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Ingredients 1 cup low-fat milk 1/2 cup heavy cream 1/3 cup plain low-fat yogurt or buttermilk 1 teaspoon coarse salt 2 tablespoons honey 2 1/2 ounces blue cheese, preferably Point Reyes or Wisconson 1/2 teaspoon guar gum, preferably Bob’s Red Mill Pinch of freshly ground black pepper Dash of hot sauce, such as Cholula or Tabasco Preparation Place all ingredients in the jar of a blender and puree until smooth. Transfer mixture to an ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturer’s instructions....

Ingredients 3 orange slices 2 ounces Cherry-Orange Bourbon Ginger ale Maraschino cherries Preparation In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, add orange slices and bourbon. Shake well, pour into a highball glass, and top with ginger ale and cherries. Related Video

Ingredients 1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ cannellini beans, drained, rinsed 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon basil pesto Salt and black pepper 16 slices multigrain or whole grain bread 1 cup White Bean and Pesto Spread 4 cooked boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced 16 romaine lettuce leaves, torn in half Preparation In food processor, process cannellini beans, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil and basil pesto with on-and-off pulses until mixture is smooth....

Ingredients 2/3 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup half-and-half 1 tablespoon honey 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter Pieces of assorted cakes, candies and fruit, if desired (see Holiday Hints, below) Preparation Heat brown sugar, half-and-half and honey to boiling in 2-quart saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Stir in peanut butter until smooth. Pour into fondue pot or individual serving bowls. Dip assorted cakes, candies and fruit into fondue. Related Video

Ingredients 3 tablespoons brandy 1 tablespoon orange-flavored liqueur Crushed ice 1 lemon wedge 1/2 cup champagne or sparkling wine 1 lemon twist Preparation In cocktail shaker, shake brandy, liqueur and ice until thoroughly chilled. Pour into chilled martini glass, straining out ice. Squeeze juice from lemon wedge into glass. Add champagne. Garnish with lemon twist. Related Video

Ingredients 1/2 cup Italian herb dressing 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 pork tenderloins (about 1 pound each) 3 small onions, cut into fourths 2 medium zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch slices 1 cup baby carrots, cut lengthwise into fourths 1 large red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces 2 cups whole mushrooms 2 tablespoons Italian herb dressing Grated Parmesan cheese, if desired Preparation Mix 1/2 cup dressing and the garlic in shallow glass or plastic dish or resealable plastic food-storage bag....

Ingredients 2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted 3/4 cup milk 1 can (14.5 oz) stewed tomatoes, undrained 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules 20 frozen cooked meatballs (from 16-oz bag) 1 bag (12 oz) frozen mixed vegetables Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 9-inch glass pie plate with cooking spray. In medium bowl, stir Bisquick mix, butter and milk until soft dough forms. On surface well dusted with Bisquick mix, gently roll dough in Bisquick mix to coat....

Ingredients 1 cup graham cracker crumbs (about 15 squares) 1/3 cup packed brown sugar 3 tablespoons butter, melted 3 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup butter, softened 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 4 eggs 3/4 cup whipping cream 4 teaspoons grated lime peel 1/4 cup Key lime juice 1 cup flaked coconut 1 cup powdered sugar 1/2 teaspoon grated lime peel...

Ingredients Coarse salt and ground pepper 3/4 pound short pasta, such as gemelli 3 garlic cloves, halved 8 ounces snap peas, halved 10 ounces baby spinach 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves 1/3 cup heavy cream 3 ounces Parmesan, grated (3/4 cup) Preparation In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta and garlic 1 minute less than package instructions. Add snap peas and cook 30 seconds. Add spinach and basil and stir once to wilt....

Ingredients 3/4 pound fingerling potatoes, halved lengthwise 1 medium yellow onion, diced medium 2 carrots, cut into 1/2-inch rounds 1 large beet, scrubbed, peeled, and cut into 1/2-inch wedges 1 large sprig rosemary 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided Salt and pepper 4 large eggs 1 head red leaf lettuce, trimmed and leaves torn into bite-size pieces 1 tablespoon lemon juice plus wedges for serving Preparation Preheat oven to 425 degrees. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss potatoes, onion, carrots, beet, and rosemary with 2 tablespoons oil; season with salt and pepper....

Ingredients 1/4 cup butter or margarine 4 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary leaves 1 teaspoon garlic salt 2 cups Corn Chex™ cereal 2 cups Rice Chex™ cereal 2 cups Wheat Chex™ cereal 1 cup unblanched whole almonds, toasted 1 cup bite-size Parmesan-and-Cheddar-flavored cheese crackers Preparation In large microwavable bowl, microwave butter on High about 45 seconds or until melted. Stir in rosemary and garlic salt. Add cereals, almonds and crackers; mix well....

Ingredients 2 1/2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 2/3 cup milk 1/2 cup shredded American-Cheddar cheese blend (2 oz) 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce 36 cocktail-size smoked sausages (from 14-oz package) Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Spray cookie sheets with cooking spray. In large bowl, stir Bisquick mix, milk and cheese until soft dough forms. Divide dough in half. On surface lightly sprinkled with Bisquick mix, roll 1 half into 9x6-inch rectangle. Brush 1 tablespoon of the barbecue sauce over dough rectangle....

Ingredients Nonstick cooking spray 1 cup chopped onion 1 leek, cleaned and chopped 5 cups frozen corn 3 1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth 1 medium red sweet pepper, chopped 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper 3 threads saffron (optional) Snipped fresh chives and/or ground black pepper (optional) Preparation Coat a 4- to 5-quart Dutch oven with nonstick cooking spray. Heat over medium heat about 1 minute. Add onion and leek; cook about 5 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally....

Ingredients 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice 2 cups water 1 cup chicken broth 1 tablespoon oyster sauce 1/2 teaspoon sugar 3 teaspoons cornstarch 3/4 lb. chicken breast strips for stir-frying 1/2 teaspoon ginger 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon oil 1 cup fresh snow pea pods 1 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced 1/2 medium red bell pepper, cut into 2x1/4-inch strips 1 garlic clove, minced Preparation Cook rice in water as directed on package....

Ingredients 1 cup chopped fresh rhubarb 1/2 cup water Juice of 2 limes 2 cups cubed seedless watermelon (rind removed) 1 cup fresh strawberries 1/2 cup agave nectar 4 tablespoons Greek honey vanilla yogurt (from 6-oz container) Preparation In small microwavable bowl, place rhubarb, water and lime juice. Cover with sheet of plastic wrap. Microwave on High 5 minutes. With slotted spoon, remove rhubarb from bowl. Pour remaining juices into blender....

Ingredients 1 large bulb fennel, julienned, stalks and fronds reserved 1/4 cup olive oil 1 shallot, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 1 whole red snapper (5 to 7 pound), backbone removed, scaled, head and tail intact Juice of 1/2 lime 1/2 cup dry white wine, or vermouth Fresh watercress, for garnish 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees with rack in center....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided 1 1/2 ounces chickweed or spinach, stems removed (2 cups) 1 ounce deadnettle or henbit tops, including flowers, or spinach, stems removed (1 1/2 cups) 1 ounce wild garlic greens or chives, cut into 1/2- to 1-inch lengths (3/4 cup), plus more for garnish Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 2 ounces ricotta cheese (1/4 cup) 2 ounces freshly grated Parmesan (1/2 cup), plus more for sprinkling...

Ingredients 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup) 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 tablespoon Muir Glen™ organic tomato paste 1 lb lean ground turkey 1 box (9 oz) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, squeezed to drain 1 slice uncooked bacon, chopped 1/4 cup fat-free (skim) milk 1/2 cup Progresso™ panko crispy bread crumbs 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 egg 1 egg white 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar 1 tablespoon lemon juice...

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups sugar 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons orange juice 1 sprig fresh thyme 1/2 cinnamon stick 1 whole allspice 2 black peppercorns 1 star anise (optional) 8 ounces dried figs, such as Black Mission, halved lengthwise Preparation In a small saucepan, heat sugarand 1/2 cup water until sugar dissolves.Add vinegar, orange juice,thyme, and spices and bring toa boil. Reduce until slightly thickened,about 5 minutes. Transferto a medium heat-proof bowl andadd figs....

Ingredients 1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix Butter, egg and flour called for on cookie mix pouch for cutout cookies 1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour or whole wheat flour 2 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (6 oz) 4 teaspoons shortening 1 cup white vanilla baking chips...