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Ingredients 1/4 cup whole almonds 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon granulated sugar 1 stick unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces Salt 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 5 large eggs 2 tablespoons coarse sanding sugar (optional) 1 cup chilled heavy cream 2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar Orange-Rum Pastry Cream Thinly sliced candied orange peel Mint sprigs, for garnish Preparation Make the pastry wreath: Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Trace an 8-inch circle onto a sheet of parchment....

Ingredients 1 cup maple-flavored syrup 3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter Preparation Heat ingredients to boiling over medium heat, stirring frequently. Boil and stir 3 minutes. Related Video

Ingredients 3/4 cup quick-cooking oats 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted 2 tablespoons dried cherries 4 medium pears, peeled, cored and sliced (4 cups) 1 cup frozen pitted tart cherries 1/3 cup granulated sugar 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 2 containers (4 oz each) refrigerated vanilla fat-free pudding 1/4 cup fat-free half-and-half 1/4 teaspoon almond extract Preparation Heat oven to 375°F....

Ingredients 1 cup packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 3 cups fat-free (skim) milk 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla 1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix) 3/4 cup fat-free cholesterol-free egg product 6 cups bread cubes 1/2 cup currants 1/2 cup chopped pecans Cream or ice cream, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom and side of springform pan, 10x3 inches. Mix all ingredients except bread, currants and pecans in large bowl until well blended....

Ingredients 3 cups sliced fresh or frozen (do not thaw) rhubarb 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3/4 cup sugar 3/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 6 tablespoons cold butter Vanilla ice cream, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 450°F. Spray 4 (8-oz) individual baking dishes (ramekins) with cooking spray. Place baking dishes on cookie sheet. Divide rhubarb among baking dishes; sprinkle evenly with cinnamon. In small bowl, mix sugar and flour. Cut in butter, using pastry blender or fork, until mixture looks like coarse meal....

Ingredients 1 1/4 cups sugar 1/3 cup butter or margarine, softened 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 eggs 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 cup unsweetened baking cocoa 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 cup buttermilk 2 cups shredded zucchini (1 medium) 1/3 to 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips (2 to 3 oz) 1/2 cup chopped nuts, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 13x9-inch pan with shortening or cooking spray; lightly flour....

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/2 cup Gold Medal™ whole wheat flour 3 tablespoons sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon ground ginger or cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup butter 1/2 cup refrigerated or frozen egg product, thawed 1/3 cup buttermilk or sour milk* 3/4 cup dried cranberries or dried currants Buttermilk or milk 3 tablespoons rolled oats Preparation Preheat oven to 400°F....

Ingredients 2 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 8) Coarse salt and pepper 1 clove garlic, minced and crushed into a paste with the flat side of a chef’s knife 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon sweet paprika 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/2 teaspoon fine salt 1/3 cup peanut oil, plus more if needed Preparation Season chicken with coarse salt and pepper, then rub with garlic. Let sit 15 minutes....

Ingredients 2 pounds extra-lean ground beef 1 envelope about 1 1/2 ounces onion soup mix 1 cup reduced-fat sour cream 1/2 cup Progresso™ dry bread crumbs (any flavor) 1/8 teaspoon pepper Preparation Set oven control to broil. Place patties on rack in broiler pan. Mix all ingredients. Shape mixture into 8 patties, about 3/4 inch thick. Broil with tops 4 to 6 inches from heat 10 to 15 minutes, turning once, until no longer pink in center and juice is clear....

Ingredients 1 pound plum tomatoes, finely chopped 1 small green bell pepper, finely chopped 1/2 large white onion, finely chopped 1 cup white vinegar 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons coarse salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 teaspoon granulated sugar Preparation Place all ingredients in a medium bowl and stir to combine. Let stand at room temperature for at least 2 hours and up to 8 hours, stirring occasionally....

Ingredients Vanilla beans Vodka Preparation Slice vanilla beans lengthwise and cover with vodka (use 1 cup for every 2 beans). Seal and store in a cool place, shaking occasionally, for 2 months before using. Related Video

Ingredients 2 cups fresh basil, plus more for garnish 1 1/2 cups extra-virgin olive oil 6 cups cold cubed watermelon (from about 4 1/2 pounds watermelon), rind removed 3 heirloom tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch wedges 1 Kirby cucumber, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices on the bias 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 1/2 cup crumbled soft goat cheese (4 ounces) Sea salt and freshly ground pepper...

Ingredients 6 large tomatoes 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Coarse salt and ground black pepper 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 6 large eggs Preparation Heat oven to 400 degrees. Slice the top third off tomatoes and use a small spoon to remove core and seeds. Arrange in a baking dish, drizzle with oil, and season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with thyme and garlic. Roast until tomatoes are tender and caramelized, about 30 minutes....

Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 box (16.9 oz) Betty Crocker™ Wild Blueberry Muffin & Quick Bread Mix 1 cup water 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 egg 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 425°F. Grease bottom and sides of square pan, 8x8x2 inches. Beat cream cheese and sugar in medium bowl with electric mixer on medium speed; beat in 1 egg and lemon juice until smooth....

Ingredients 1 cup ketchup 4 teaspoons prepared horseradish 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 2 or 3 drops red pepper sauce 1 lb uncooked medium shrimp in shells, thawed if frozen Preparation In small bowl, mix all ingredients except shrimp. Stir in 1 to 2 teaspoons additional horseradish, if desired, until sauce has desired flavor. Cover and refrigerate until serving. In 3-quart saucepan, heat 4 cups water to boiling. Add shrimp. Cover and heat to boiling; reduce heat....

Ingredients 3/4 cup butter (do not use margarine) 1 pouch Betty Crocker™ chocolate chip cookie mix 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 whole eggs 3/4 cup dark chocolate chips 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 tablespoon water 1 bag (7 oz) sweetened coconut (about 2 3/4 cups lightly packed) 3/4 cup finely shredded unsweetened coconut 2 oz cream cheese, softened 1 egg white, slightly beaten Preparation Heat oven to 350°F....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons cappuccino-flavored instant coffee mix 1 tablespoon water 3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened 1/2 cup powdered sugar 2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/2 cup chopped pistachio nuts 1 ounce semisweet baking chocolate or white baking bar (white chocolate) 1 teaspoon shortening Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Dissolve coffee mix in water in medium bowl. Add butter and powdered sugar. Beat with electric mixer on medium speed until creamy, or mix with spoon....

Ingredients 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, plus more for baking pan 43 chocolate wafers, such as Famous 1 cup confectioners' sugar 1/2 teaspoon fine salt 1 1/4 cups natural peanut butter 1 cup halved chocolate peanut-nougat candy bars, such as Snickers "minis" (about 12) 1 cup chocolate wafer candy bars, such as Kit Kat "snack size" (about 8), cut into 3/4-inch pieces 1 bag (11.5 ounces) chocolate crisped-rice candy bars, such as Nestle Crunch "fun size" Preparation Lightly butter a 9-inch square metal baking pan and line with parchment paper, leaving a 2-inch overhang on all sides....

Ingredients 4 cups popped popcorn 4 cups caramel corn 3 cups Trix™ cereal 1 cup honey-roasted peanuts 1 bag (13 oz) frosted animal cookies Preparation In very large bowl, mix all ingredients. If desired, spoon mixture into snack-size food-storage plastic bags or paper popcorn bags to serve. Related Video

Ingredients 2 packages Tuna Helper™ creamy pasta 3 cups hot water 3 cups cut-up cooked turkey 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese Buttered Crumbs Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Heat Pasta, Sauce Mix and hot water to boiling in 3-quart saucepan, stirring constantly; remove from heat. Stir in turkey and cheese. Pour into ungreased 3-quart casserole. Sprinkle with Buttered Crumbs. Bake uncovered about 30 minutes. Related Video