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Ingredients 6 tablespoons granulated sugar 1/4 cup dark-brown sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 2/3 cups cake flour (not self-rising) 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 stick unsalted butter, softened 2/3 cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 3/4 cup sour cream 6 ounces blueberries (1 1/4 cups) 1 1/4 sticks unsalted butter, softened 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 2 2/3 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted 1/4 cup high-quality blueberry jam, such as Hero, strained (3 tablespoons) Preparation Make the topping: Mix together granulated and brown sugars and cinnamon....

Ingredients 24 cherry tomatoes, washed and dried Preparation Using a serrated knife, slice about 1/8 inch from the top of each tomato. If tomatoes do not sit upright, trim a tiny piece from the uncut side to create a flat bottom. (Do not cut off too much or filling will leak out.) With the tip of a small knife, gently loosen the flesh around the inside of each tomato. Scoop out seeds with a small melon baller....

Ingredients 2 cups uncooked rotini pasta (6 ounces) 1 package (6 ounces) frozen Chinese pea pods, thawed and drained 1/3 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing 1/4 cup French dressing 2 cups cut-up cooked chicken or turkey 1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half Preparation Cook pasta as directed on package—except add pea pods about 2 minutes before pasta is done; drain. Rinse pasta and pea pods with cold water; drain....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter or margarine 1 cup water 1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 4 eggs 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened 3 cups milk 2 packages (4-serving size each) pistachio instant pudding and pie filling mix 1 container (8 oz) frozen whipped topping, thawed (3 1/2 cups) 1/4 cup chocolate-flavor syrup Chopped pistachio nuts, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Grease 15x10x1-inch pan. In 2 1/2-quart saucepan, heat butter and water to rolling boil....

Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Gluten Free devil's food cake mix Water, butter and eggs called for on cake mix box 1 cup Betty Crocker™ Whipped fluffy white frosting (from 12-oz container) 3 rolls Betty Crocker™ Fruit by the Foot™ strawberry chewy fruit snack (from 4.5-oz box) 1 roll Betty Crocker™ Fruit Roll-Ups® green chewy fruit snack (from 5-oz box Blastin' Berry Hot Colors ) Red colored sugar Preparation Heat oven to 350°F....

Ingredients 10 cups day-old challah or brioche, cut into 1-inch cubes (from 1 or 2 loaves) 1/2 cup packed fresh parsley, coarsely chopped 1/4 cup packed fresh sage, coarsely chopped 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, coarsely chopped 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for dish 4 stalks celery, chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 2 bunches scallions, thinly sliced 8 large eggs, lightly beaten 2 cups chicken stock...

Ingredients 1 bag (1 pound 4 ounces) refrigerated Southwest- or home-style shredded hash brown potatoes 1 medium bell pepper, finely chopped (1 cup) 1 medium onion, finely chopped (1/2 cup) 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted 1 tablespoon vegetable oil Additional grated Parmesan cheese, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 325°. Toss potatoes, bell pepper, onion, 2 tablespoons cheese, the salt and pepper....

Ingredients Swiss Meringue Buttercream, plus 1/2 recipe chocolate variation Gel-paste food color, optional Melted chocolate Chopped roasted salted peanuts Maraschino cherries Assorted candy sprinkles 12 sugar cones 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature 1 cup sugar 3 large eggs 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 3/4 cup milk Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Remove center of a 12-inch tube pan and cover pan with a double layer of heavy-duty foil....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 1 small green bell pepper, chopped (1/2 cup) 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 1/2 cups milk 3 cups diced cooked potatoes 1 cup frozen whole kernel corn (from 1-lb bag) 1 to 2 tablespoons fresh or canned chopped jalapeño chiles 3/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon fresh or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese (2 oz), if desired...

Ingredients 1 tablespoon butter 1 cup chopped mushrooms 1 1/4 cups hot water 2 cups milk 1 box Hamburger Helper™ ultimate beef stroganoff 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts 1 1/2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend (6 oz) Chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. In 10-inch nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Cook mushrooms in butter 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are tender....

Ingredients 1/2 (750 mL) bottle vodka 6 6-inch sprigs lemon verbena, bruised Preparation Place lemon verbena in vodka bottle; cover and shake to evenly distribute. Let stand at least 3 days before using. Related Video

Ingredients 2 cups diced cantaloupe 4 sprigs mint 500 ml vodka Preparation Combine ingredients in a clean one-liter jar with a lid. Store in the refrigerator and shake daily for 4 days until infused, then strain and discard the solids. Related Video

Ingredients 2 cups sugar 1 cup shortening 3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened 2 teaspoons vanilla 1 egg 3 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 tubs (16 oz) Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy Chocolate Frosting 4 cups assorted candies 4 oz vanilla-flavored candy coating (almond bark), shredded Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. In large bowl, beat sugar, shortening, butter, vanilla and egg with electric mixer on medium speed, or mix with spoon....

Ingredients 1 orange 1 grapefruit 3 cups trimmed curly parsley sprigs 3 cups trimmed flat-leaf parsley sprigs 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper Preparation Cut away peel and pith from orange and grapefruit. Cut segments from membranes; squeeze membranes and reserve juices. Combine parsley sprigs with citrus segments. Whisk together 1/4 cup reserved citrus juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Drizzle over salad, and toss to coat....

Ingredients 1 piece skinless yellowfin tuna fillet (4 ounces, 1 1/2 inches thick) Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 1 small carrot 1/2 very small, narrow zucchini 1 beet, scrubbed, trimmed, and peeled 1/2 small head Boston or red-leaf lettuce, trimmed, leaves separated, and large leaves torn 1 scallion, trimmed and julienned 1/4 cup Matsuhisa Dressing Preparation Season tuna all over with salt and pepper. Heat a nonstick skillet to high....

Ingredients 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chile pepper powder 24 large sea scallops (2 lb) 12 slices prosciutto (about 6 oz) 1 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup coarsely chopped drained chipotle chiles in adobo sauce (from 7-oz can) 1 tablespoon lime juice Preparation Heat oven to 425°F. Line 15x10x1-inch pan with foil. In medium bowl, mix 3/4 teaspoon of the salt, 3/4 teaspoon of the pepper and the chipotle chile pepper powder....

Ingredients 1 pound radishes (about 25), julienned, plus whole radishes, for serving 1 1/4 cups sour cream 3 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (3/4 cup) 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest, plus 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from 2 lemons) 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt 1/3 cup chopped fresh dill Preparation Combine julienned radishes, sour cream, feta, lemon zest and juice, salt, and dill. Serve with toasts and whole radishes. Related Video

Ingredients 1 cup shelled pumpkin seeds 2 tablespoons lime juice 1 teaspoons chili powder Coarse salt Preparation Heat oven to 350 degrees. On a baking sheet, toss pumpkin seeds, lime juice, and chili powder. Season with salt. Bake, stirring once, until golden, 18 to 20 minutes. Related Video

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...

Ingredients Pencil Colorful paper plate Scissors Glue Cheerios™ cereal Preparation Draw a starfish shape on the paper plate. Cut out the shape. Fold each leg in half, starting at the tip and moving toward the center. Make a crease between each leg, folding in the opposite direction, to the center to create a 3-D starfish. Spread glue all over the starfish and cover with the cereal. Let stand until dry....