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Ingredients 1 can (5 1/2 ounces) apricot nectar 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots 1 tablespoon chopped shallot 3 medium roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped (3/4 cup) 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary leaves or 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves, crumbled 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley Preparation Mix apricot nectar, apricots and shallots in 2-quart saucepan. Heat to boiling over medium heat; reduce heat....

Ingredients 2/3 cup sweetened condensed milk (half of a 14-oz can) 1/4 cup cold brown ale beer 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla 1 cup whipping cream 2/3 cup sweetened condensed milk (half of a 14-oz can) 1/4 cup cold stout beer 2 tablespoons chocolate-flavor syrup 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla 1 cup whipping cream Preparation To make tan layer, in medium bowl, stir together 2/3 cup condensed milk, the brown ale beer and 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla until well mixed....

Ingredients 1 1/2 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce 1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ dark red kidney beans, drained 2 boxes (6.8 oz each) rice and vermicelli mix with Spanish seasonings 1/4 cup butter or margarine 4 cups water 2 cans (14.5 oz each) diced tomatoes, undrained...

Ingredients 1 package regular active or fast-acting dry yeast 3/4 cup warm water (105°F to 115°F) 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 2 eggs 4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour or Better for Bread™ flour 1/3 cup dried cranberries 1/3 cup dried blueberries 1/3 cup dried cherries 1 egg 2 tablespoons cold water 1...

Ingredients 1/4 cup coarse salt 2 sprigs fresh thyme 2 sprigs fresh rosemary 2 bay leaves 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast 8 slices sourdough bread 1/4 cup Spinach-Basil Pesto 1/2 cup Roasted Peppers, chopped 8 ounces fresh mozzarella or buffalo mozzarella, sliced Preparation In a large saucepan, bring 8 cups water to a gentle simmer. Generously salt water. Add thyme, rosemary, bay leaves, and pepper....

Ingredients 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (1 1/2 lb) 1 egg white 2 teaspoons water 1/2 cup Progresso™ Italian style bread crumbs 2 teaspoons olive oil 1/2 cup Progresso™ reduced-sodium chicken broth (from 32-oz carton) 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice Preparation Between pieces of plastic wrap or waxed paper, place each chicken breast smooth side down; gently pound with flat side of meat mallet or rolling pin until 1/4 inch thick....

Ingredients 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature 1 1/2 cups packed light-brown sugar 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 large egg, room temperature 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 12 ounces semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped, or one 12-ounce bag semisweet chocolate chips Preparation Heat oven to 375 degrees. Line several baking sheets with parchment paper, and set aside. Combine butter and both sugars in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, and beat until light and fluffy....

Ingredients 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for surface 1 1/4 cups unsweetened cocoa powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 3 sticks unsalted butter, softened 3 cups sifted confectioners' sugar 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Martha’s Favorite Royal Icing Fine sanding sugar Preparation Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Beat together butter and sugar with a mixer until pale and fluffy. Beat in eggs, 1 at a time, and vanilla....

Ingredients 3 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled), plus more for rolling 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 tablespoon ground ginger 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 1/2 teaspoon fine salt 3/4 cup packed dark-brown sugar 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature 1 large egg 2/3 cup unsulfured molasses 6 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted 1/2 cup pasteurized egg whites 3/4 teaspoon cream of tartar Desired food coloring Preparation In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt....

Ingredients 1 box (1 lb 2.25 oz) white cake mix with pudding 1 1/4 cups water 1/3 cup vegetable oil 3 egg whites 1 can (1 lb) creamy vanilla ready-to-spread frosting 1 tablespoon Betty Crocker™ Decor Selects candy sprinkles, nonpareils or colored sugars 1/3 cup round candy-coated chocolate candies, if desired 1/2 cup small conversation heart candies Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom only of 8-inch round cake pan and 8-inch square pan with cooking spray or grease with shortening....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 3 carrots, thinly sliced 3 celery stalks, thinly sliced 1 medium yellow onion, diced medium Coarse salt and ground pepper 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1 can (28 ounces) whole peeled tomatoes 1 bunch kale, stems removed, leaves torn into bite-size pieces 1 can (15.5 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained 2 sprigs thyme Preparation In a large Dutch oven or other heavy pot, heat oil over medium....

Ingredients 3- to 3 1/2-pound cut-up broiler-fryer chicken 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 1/3 cup peanut butter 1/4 cup chili sauce 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne) 1 cup water 1/4 cup chopped salted peanuts 1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper Preparation Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Heat oil in 12-inch skillet or 4-quart Dutch oven over medium heat....

Ingredients Swiss Meringue Buttercream for March Cupcakes Pink food coloring 2 1/2 tablespoons chocolate chips, melted Vanilla Cupcakes with Buttercream Icing 2 ounces mini marshmallows, halved crosswise 6 full-sized marshmallows, halved lengthwise, then diagonally to create lamb ears 24 brown mini candy-coated chocolates 3 pieces pink bubblegum, cut into 12 small triangles Toasted Coconut 12 white gumdrops, halved 1 bag licorice laces, cut into 1-to 1/2-inch lengths Preparation Measure 1/2 cup buttercream, and tint with pink food coloring to desired shade; transfer to a pastry bag fitted with a small round tip; set aside....

Ingredients 2 limes 1 1/2 lb assorted melons, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 5 cups) 1/3 cup sugar 1/3 cup dark rum, if desired 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint leaves 12 bamboo skewers (5 or 6 inch) Preparation Grate 2 tablespoons peel from limes. Cut each lime in half crosswise; squeeze halves over small bowl to remove 6 tablespoons juice. Place melon cubes in 1-gallon resealable food-storage plastic bag. Sprinkle lime peel and pour lime juice over melon....

Ingredients 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 1/4 pounds mixed mushrooms, trimmed and sliced if necessary Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 1 shallot, minced 3 tablespoons sherry vinegar, divided 1/2 cup creme fraiche 3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives 3 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves 2 small heads Bibb lettuce, separated, leaves quartered if large 1 1/2 cups cooked barley (from 1/2 cup uncooked) 1/2 cup toasted chopped hazelnuts 1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves...

Ingredients 1/4 cup sliced celery 2 cans (15 1/2 ounces each) red kidney beans, drained 1 small green bell pepper, chopped (1/2 cup) 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce Red pepper sauce, if desired Preparation Place celery in 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker. Layer remaining ingredients except pepper sauce over celery....

Ingredients 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled) 1 cup sugar 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature 1/2 teaspoon fine salt 1 large egg, lightly beaten 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 jar (12 ounces) grape jelly 3/4 cup chopped roasted salted peanuts 1/2 cup peanut butter chips Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Brush a 9-inch square baking pan with butter and line with parchment paper, leaving a 2-inch overhang on two sides....

Ingredients 1/2 cup water 1/4 cup hoisin sauce 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 2 tablespoons grated gingerroot 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon seasoned rice vinegar 2 teaspoons cornstarch 1 pound halibut fillet, 1 inch thick 1 teaspoon cornstarch 2 teaspoons dry sherry or water 1 teaspoon chili or vegetable oil 1 pound broccoli, cut into flowerets and 2x1/2-inch pieces (4 cups) 3 small carrots, sliced 1 medium yellow or red bell pepper...

Ingredients 8 slices rustic bread (1/2 inch thick) 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 4 teaspoons Dijon mustard 4 ounces Gruyere cheese, very thinly sliced 4 ounces thinly sliced deli ham 2 cups baby arugula 1 pear, such as Anjou or Bosc, cored and thinly sliced Ground pepper Preparation Brush one side of each bread slice with oil; spread mustard on other side. Layer half the cheese on mustard side of 4 bread slices and top with ham, arugula, pear, a sprinkle of pepper, and remaining cheese....

Ingredients 2 cups diced mango 1 tablespoon grated gingerroot 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped 1 tablespoon chopped fresh jalapeño chile 2 tablespoons lime juice 1/4 teaspoon salt 12 oz skin-on salmon (2 or 3 fillets) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups shredded cabbage 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion 8 large romaine lettuce leaves, rib ends removed to create lettuce leaf taco shells...