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Ingredients 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into half-moons 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided Salt and pepper 3/4 pound frozen breaded chicken tenders 4 teaspoons white-wine vinegar 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 bunch Tuscan kale, tough stems and ribs removed, thinly sliced (about 6 cups) 1/2 cup toasted almonds, chopped Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss sweet potatoes with 1 tablespoon oil, season with salt and pepper, and move to one half of sheet....

Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix 3/4 cup nonalcoholic margarita mix 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1/4 cup water 2 teaspoons grated lime peel 4 eggs 1 jar (1 lb 4 oz) sliced mango in extra-light syrup, well drained, diced Remaining diced mango 1 container (8 oz) frozen whipped topping (thawed) 3 containers (6 oz each) Yoplait® Original yogurt mango Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom only of 13x9-inch pan with baking spray with flour (do not use dark or nonstick pan)....

Ingredients 2 cups matzo farfel 1/2 cup raisins 4 egg whites Dash salt 1/4 cup sugar 1 large tart apple, peeled, finely chopped (1 1/3 cups) 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted 2 teaspoons sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Place paper baking cup in each of 12 regular-size muffin cups. Place matzo farfel in plastic bag; crush lightly with rolling pin. Place in large strainer or colander; moisten well under hot running water until soft....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar Ice 1 cup pineapple juice 1/2 cup vanilla rum 1 teaspoon grenadine syrup Preparation Place brown sugar in wide, shallow bowl. Wet each martini glass rim with water; dip rim into brown sugar to coat. Fill shaker with ice. Pour pineapple juice, rum and grenadine syrup over ice; shake well. Pour chilled martini into martini glasses. Related Video

Ingredients 2 pounds pork loin, tied Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 1 pound persimmons, tops trimmed, cut into 1 1/2-inch wedges 6 garlic cloves, peeled 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 bunch (14 ounces) mustard greens, large stems removed 1/2 cup Marsala wine Preparation Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Season pork with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Place pork in a 12-inch cast-iron or other heavy ovenproof skillet....

Ingredients 3 large egg whites, room temperature 1/2 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/2 cup superfine sugar 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 pint raspberry sorbet Blueberry Sauce, for serving Preparation Using a 3-inch bowl or cookie cutter, draw 8 circles on a sheet of parchment paper. Turn the paper over, and place on a baking sheet; set aside. Preheat oven to 200 degrees. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, combine whites, lemon juice, and vanilla....

Ingredients 4 ounces soft goat cheese 1/4 cup chopped fresh herbs (parsley, dill, chives, thyme) Freshly ground black pepper 8 slices Seeded Bread, toasted 4 ounces smoked salmon 1 cup bitter greens, such as watercress or arugula 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced 1/2 cup caper berries, for serving Preparation Mix together goat cheese and herbs and season with pepper. Spread mixture on toast and top with salmon, greens, and onion. Serve with caper berries....

Ingredients 6 oz uncooked spaghetti 3 cups chopped zucchini (2 medium) 1/3 cup water 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1/4 teaspoon kosher (coarse) salt 1/8 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper 1 can (15.5 oz) great northern beans, drained, rinsed 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with basil, garlic and oregano, undrained 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (2 oz) Preparation Cook spaghetti as directed on package, omitting salt and oil; drain. Meanwhile, spray 12-inch skillet with olive oil cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat....

Ingredients 3 medium potatoes (1 1/2 pounds) 1/3 cup butter or margarine 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne) 1/8 teaspoon garam masala, if desired 1 large garlic clove, finely chopped Preparation Place potatoes in enough water to cover (salted if desired) in 3-quart saucepan. Cover and heat to boiling. Boil about 15 minutes or until almost tender; drain. Cool slightly. Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat....

Ingredients 1 package (12 oz) cheese or garlic focaccia bread (8 to 10 inch) 3 cups torn romaine lettuce 9 oz cooked turkey, cut into bite-size strips (2 cups) 1/3 cup creamy Caesar dressing 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper Preparation Cut focaccia bread in half horizontally; set aside. In large bowl, mix remaining ingredients. Spoon turkey mixture evenly onto bottom half of bread. Cover with top half of bread....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 cup slivered almonds 1 cup whipping (heavy) cream 1 package (12 ounces) white baking chips (2 cups) 1 tablespoon amaretto or 1/4 teaspoon almond extract Dash of salt Preparation Heat butter and almonds in 3-quart saucepan over medium heat 6 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently, until almonds are medium brown; remove from heat. Stir in whipping cream until well blended (mixture will spatter). Stir in white baking chips....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 medium yellow onion, diced small 1 medium head cauliflower, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth, plus more if desired 5 1/2 ounces sharp white cheddar, grated (1 1/2 cups) Coarse salt and ground pepper 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper Preparation In a large pot, melt butter over medium. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 8 minutes. Add cauliflower and cook until just beginning to brown, 12 minutes....

Ingredients 1 medium head cauliflower, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces 5 garlic cloves, unpeeled 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving Coarse salt and ground pepper 1 can (15.5 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained 1 teaspoon lemon zest, plus 1 tablespoon lemon juice Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss cauliflower and garlic with 2 tablespoons oil; season with salt and pepper....

Ingredients 2 pounds tomatillos, husks removed, rinsed, and patted dry 1/2 large sweet onion, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 1 cup) 1 large jalapeno, coarsely chopped 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt Preparation Preheat broiler with rack set in upper position. Place tomatillos on a rimmed baking sheet and broil, turning once, until skins are blistered and charred, about 10 minutes....

Ingredients 4 cups water 4 cups sugar 20 elderflower heads Skin and juice of 2 lemons 1 cup sifted cake flour 1 1/2 cups superfine sugar 14 large egg whites (1 3/4 cups), room temperature 1 tablespoon warm water 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract Whipped cream Berries Preparation Make the elderflower syrup: In a heavy saucepan, combine water and sugar and bring to a simmer over high heat, stirring occasionally until simple syrup is dissolved....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, room temperature, for dish 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour Pinch of salt 2 large eggs 1 cup chilled heavy cream 3/4 cup whole milk 2 teaspoons finely grated orange zest 1 1/2 cups fresh or thawed frozen cranberries, coarsely chopped Confectioners’ sugar, for garnish Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Butter a 1-quart baking dish (not metal) using a pastry brush; sprinkle 2 tablespoons granulated sugar over bottom....

Ingredients 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest 2 tablespoons plus 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Preparation Combine mustard, lemon zest, and juice in a jar; season with salt and pepper. Add some of the oil, then cover and shake to combine. Continue adding more oil and shaking until all the oil is incorporated and mixture is thickened and uniform in color....

Ingredients 2 egg whites 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup light corn syrup 2 tablespoons water 1 teaspoon vanilla Preparation Let egg whites stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Room temperature egg whites will have more volume when beaten than cold egg whites. In medium bowl, beat egg whites with electric mixer on high speed just until stiff peaks form. In 1-quart saucepan, stir sugar, corn syrup and water until well mixed....

Ingredients 3 pounds uncooked clams in shells 6 cups water 1/3 cup white vinegar 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup) 1 cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-ounce carton) 1/2 cup dry white wine or Progresso™ chicken broth 1 tablespoon tomato paste 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano leaves or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves 1 teaspoon fennel seed 1/8 teaspoon saffron threads, if desired 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne) 2...

Ingredients 24 Betty Crocker™ Fruit Gushers® Fruit Snacks (about 3 packs) 24 white yogurt covered pretzels rounds 1/4 cup white chocolate Preparation Lay out a sheet of wax paper. Melt chocolate in a microwave safe bowl at 30 second intervals, stirring after each, until smooth. Dip one side of a Gushers Fruit Snack into melted chocolate, attach to pretzel and lay on wax paper. Let set completely, about 5 minutes....