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Ingredients Salt and pepper 3/4 pound penne or other short tubular pasta 1/3 pound green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 small yellow onion, minced 1 stalk celery, thinly sliced 2 carrots, diced medium 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 cups chicken broth 2 cups diced cooked chicken Preparation In large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta 3 minutes less than package instructions. Add green beans and cook 3 minutes, then drain....

Ingredients 2 eggs 1/4 cup sugar 1 cup half-and-half 1 package (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips (1 cup) 3 cups frozen (thawed) reduced-fat whipped topping Preparation Beat eggs in small bowl with electric mixer on high speed about 3 minutes or until thick and lemon colored. Gradually beat in sugar. Heat half-and-half in 2-quart saucepan over medium heat just until hot. Gradually stir at least half of the hot half-and-half into egg yolk mixture; stir back into hot half-and-half in saucepan....

Ingredients 4 fat-free flour tortillas (8 to 10 inches in diameter) 2 teaspoons margarine or butter, softened 1 can (15 to 16 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped (1 cup) 1 small jicama, peeled and diced (2 cups) 1/2 cup fat-free Italian dressing 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper Red leaf lettuce 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted...

Ingredients 4 slices bread, each 1-inch thick 1 large apple, cored and cut into 8 rings 1 large ripe pear, sliced 4 ounces Cheddar cheese, sliced 4 ounces Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled Preparation Set oven control to broil. Place bread on ungreased cookie sheet. Broil with tops about 4 inches from heat 1 to 2 minutes or until golden brown; turn. Divide apple rings and pear slices among bread slices. Top with cheeses....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons butter, softened 8 slices whole-grain bread 6 tablespoons mango chutney 8 oz extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, sliced 12 oz thinly sliced smoked ham Preparation Heat griddle or 12- inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Spread butter on one side of each bread slice. Spread a heaping tablespoon of the chutney on unbuttered side of 4 of the bread slices. Top each with one-fourth of the cheese and ham. Top with remaining bread slices, buttered side up....

Ingredients 8 medium Yukon Gold potatoes (about 2 pounds) 6 shallots, thinly sliced crosswise Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 1/2 stick unsalted butter, room temperature, divided 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh sage leaves Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Make deep cuts into each potato, 1/4 inch apart, without completely cutting through. Place shallots in each cut (using about half the shallots) and season with salt and pepper. Arrange potatoes, cut sides down, in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish; dot with 2 tablespoons butter....

Ingredients 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 4 oz each) 3/4 cup Wheaties™ cereal, finely crushed 1/4 cup Bisquick Heart Smart® mix 3/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 cup fat-free egg product 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 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 about 1/4 inch thick....

Ingredients 6 ounces cremini mushrooms, halved lengthwise 4 ounces portobello mushrooms, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces 2 ounces chanterelle mushrooms, cut into 2-inch pieces 2 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and halved 1 1/2 teaspoons Mushroom Seasoning 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice 1/2 small clove garlic, minced 1/8 teaspoon coarse salt 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme, plus 1 sprig for garnish...

Ingredients Ice cubes 1 1/2 ounces light rum 1 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice 2 teaspoons curacao 4 fresh mint leaves 2 teaspoons guarapo or Jose’s Simple Syrup Preparation Fill a shaker with ice cubes. Add rum, lime juice, curacao, mint, and guarapo. Shake to combine. Pour into a glass and serve immediately. Related Video

Ingredients 6 large egg yolks 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (from 4 lemons) Grated zest of 2 lemons 8 tablespoons (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces Preparation Combine egg yolks, sugar, lemon juice, and zest in a small saucepan. Whisk to combine. Cook, stirring constantly, for 10 to 12 minutes, until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a wooden spoon. Do not allow the mixture to boil....

Ingredients 1 cup fat-free (skim) milk 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 2 egg whites or 1 egg 2 cups Gold Medal™ whole wheat flour 1/3 cup sugar 3 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup fresh or canned (drained) blueberries Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Grease bottoms only of 12 regular-size muffin cups, or place paper baking cup in each muffin cup. Mix milk, applesauce, oil, vanilla and egg whites in large bowl, using fork or wire whisk....

Ingredients 1 frozen acai smoothie pack (or 1 tablespoon acai powder) 1/3 cup Cascadian Farm™ frozen organic harvest berries (or 1 cup frozen berries if using acai powder) 1 banana 1/2 cup coconut milk (not cream of coconut) or almond milk 3 tablespoons orange juice 1 tablespoon chia seed 1/2 cup Nature Valley™ Oats ’n Honey Protein Granola (from 11-oz bag) 1/2 banana, sliced 1 or 2 fresh raspberries 2...

Ingredients 1 cup crushed Nature Valley™ crunchy granola bars, any flavor (about 3 individual packages) 1 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats 1/3 cup chopped almonds 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 cup milk 2 eggs 1/4 cup real maple syrup 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup fresh or frozen mixed berries Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Place paper baking cup in each of 12 regular-size muffin cups. In medium bowl, mix crushed granola bars, oats, almonds, baking powder and cinnamon....

Ingredients 1 box (15.25 oz) Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ Yellow Cake Mix (or your favorite flavor) Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box 1/2 cup green candy sprinkles 1 container Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy vanilla frosting 1 cup marshmallows from Lucky Charms™ cereal Preparation Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups....

Ingredients 4 potatoes, preferably Yukon Gold or russet 2 tablespoons olive oil 6 sprigs fresh thyme, or 2 teaspoons dried Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper Mushroom Gravy Preparation Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Cut potatoes lengthwise into thick slices, then into 1/2-inch by-1/2-inch-thick strips. Place in a bowl of cold water until ready to use. Drain, and dry well on paper towels. Toss potatoes with oil and spread out on a dark roasting pan or baking sheet....

Ingredients 4 containers (6 oz each) Yoplait® Light Thick ’n Creamy French vanilla yogurt 1 cup pumpkin pie mix (not plain pumpkin) 1 envelope (1/4 oz) unflavored gelatin (about 1 tablespoon) 1/2 cup fat-free (skim) milk 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Preparation In large bowl, mix yogurt and pumpkin pie mix; set aside. In small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over 1/4 cup of the milk; let stand 1 minute to soften. In 1-quart saucepan, heat remaining 1/4 cup milk to boiling; remove from heat....

Ingredients 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce 2 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar 2 teaspoons minced garlic 2 teaspoons minced ginger 1 teaspoon Sriracha sauce 4 red bell peppers, halved vertically, seeds and membranes removed 4 oz uncooked soba (buckwheat) noodles 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil 1 cup thinly sliced onion 1 cup julienned carrot 1 cup thinly sliced baby bok choy 1 cup sugar snap peas, thinly sliced diagonally...

Ingredients 3 cups uncooked multigrain or whole-grain rotini pasta (9 oz) 1 1/2 cups cubed (about 3/4 inch) peeled butternut squash 3/4 cup Progresso™ low sodium chicken broth 1/2 cup evaporated low-fat milk (from 12-oz can) 4 teaspoons taco seasoning mix (from 1-oz package) 1 1/4 cups shredded reduced-fat taco-flavored Mexican cheese blend (5 oz) 2 plum (Roma) tomatoes, sliced 1/4 cup low-sodium refrigerated salsa 1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream...

Ingredients 2 tablespoons canola oil 1 1/2 cups julienne carrots (from 10-oz bag) 1 medium sweet potato, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (2 cups) 1 medium onion, halved lengthwise, thinly sliced 3 tablespoons red curry paste 1 tablespoon grated gingerroot 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1 1/2 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton) 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk (not cream of coconut) 1 1/2 cups uncooked instant white rice...

Ingredients 1 head garlic 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 1 bunch chicory (about 12 ounces) trimmed, and cut crosswise into 2-inch pieces 1 cup Cooked Dried Beans 8 Crostini Crostini Lemon wedges, for serving Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cut off the top one-quarter of the head of garlic, and discard. Place head of garlic on a small piece of parchment paper-lined foil....