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Ingredients 1 1/2 cups uncooked regular long-grain white rice 3 cups water 1 lb uncooked deveined peeled large shrimp, thawed if frozen, tail shells removed 1 lb sea scallops, thawed if frozen 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with garlic and onions, undrained 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped (1 cup) 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 3 to 4 teaspoons Cajun seasoning Preparation Heat gas or charcoal grill. Cut 6 (18x12-inch) sheets of heavy-duty foil....

Ingredients 1 cup uncooked orzo or rosamarina pasta (6 oz) 4 frozen soy-protein burgers 3 cups frozen bell pepper and onion stir-fry (from 1-lb bag) 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with basil, garlic and oregano, undrained 1 container (7 or 8 oz) plain hummus (3/4 cup) 1 cup crumbled tomato-basil feta cheese (4 oz) 1/3 cup pitted Kalamata olives, coarsely chopped Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray....

Ingredients 1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ chocolate chip cookie mix 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 egg 14 round chewy caramels in milk chocolate (from 12-oz bag), unwrapped and coarsely chopped 4 cups potato chips, coarsely crushed (about 2 cups crushed) 4 waffle cones, coarsely crushed (about 1 1/2 cups crushed) Preparation Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick cookie sheet). Line cookie sheets with cooking parchment paper....

Ingredients 1/4 cup orange juice 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon orange peel 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne) 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 bag (10 oz) julienne (matchstick-cut) carrots (5 cups) 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained, rinsed 1/4 cup golden raisins 3 tablespoons salted roasted whole almonds, coarsely chopped 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro or parsley...

Ingredients 1 roll (16.5 oz) refrigerated Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough 1 cup crisp rice cereal 1 cup miniature marshmallows 1/2 cup peanut butter chips 1/2 cup coarsely chopped salted peanuts Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. In ungreased 13x9-inch pan, break up cookie dough. With floured fingers, press dough evenly in bottom of pan to form crust. Sprinkle with remaining ingredients; lightly press into dough. Bake 16 to 25 minutes or until golden brown....

Ingredients 1/2 pound pork boneless loin, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 pound fully cooked kielbasa sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes, undrained 1/4 cup chili sauce or ketchup 1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 1 cup frozen cut green beans 1 can (15 to 16 ounces) great northern beans, drained...

Ingredients 2 medium white potatoes, peeled, cubed 1 medium onion, finely chopped (1/2 cup) 1 small red bell pepper, chopped (1/2 cup) 2 cups fat-free cholesterol-free egg product or 8 large eggs, beaten 2 tablespoons chopped fresh or 2 teaspoons dried basil leaves 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne) Preparation In 2-quart saucepan, place potatoes. Add enough water just to cover potatoes. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low....

Ingredients 1 whole chicken (3 1/2 to 4 pounds), cut into 10 pieces 1 recipe Herb Rub or Chimichurri Rub Coarse salt and ground pepper 1 1/3 cups whole-wheat couscous Preparation Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Arrange chicken pieces in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet and coat all over with Herb Rub. Season with salt and pepper. Roast, skin side up, until chicken is cooked through, 35 minutes....

Ingredients 8 cups safflower oil, plus more as needed, for frying 1 quart low-fat buttermilk 4 large eggs, lightly beaten 4 teaspoons baking powder 2 teaspoons baking soda 4 cups all-purpose flour 4 teaspoons coarse salt 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper 2 whole chickens (3 1/2 to 4 pounds each), cut into 10 pieces each Flaky sea salt (preferably Maldon), for sprinkling Preparation Fill a medium heavy-bottomed pot halfway with oil. Heat until a deep-fat thermometer reaches 340 degrees....

Ingredients Old-Fashioned Vanilla Cake 10 cups Swiss Meringue Buttercream One 11 1/2-ounce package milk chocolate morsels 40 chocolate wafer cookies Two 2-ounce packages pretzel sticks, at least 4-inches long (about 100) 1 cup candy pebbles Marzipan Flowers 1 teaspoon vegetable oil Preparation Place cake on a clean work surface. Using a serrated knife, trim top to make level, and split cake horizontally to form 2 layers. Place a dab of buttercream in the center of a 9-by-13-inch cardboard rectangle....

Ingredients 4 ounces uncooked linguine 1 teaspoon vegetable oil 1 medium Japanese eggplant, chopped (about 1 1/2 cups) 3/4 cup chunky garlic and onion spaghetti sauce 1 to 2 teaspoons Sichuan (Szechuan) hot and spicy sauce or Chinese chili sauce 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated gingerroot, if desired Preparation Cook linguine as directed on package. While linguine is cooking, heat oil in 1-quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Sauté eggplant in oil. Stir in spaghetti and Sichuan (Szechuan) sauces; reduce heat to medium....

Ingredients 12 ounces fresh raspberries (about 2 1/4 cups) 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar 1 1/8 teaspoons fresh lemon juice Pinch of coarse salt 1/2 teaspoon finely grated orange zest, divided Preparation Place a few small plates in the freezer. Stir berries, sugar, lemon juice, salt, and half the orange zest in a large, heavy pot. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar and mashing lightly with a potato masher....

Ingredients 1/2 cup fat-free sour cream or plain yogurt 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 2 tablespoons lime juice 2 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 pork tenderloin (3/4 lb) 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 8 cups bite-size pieces mixed salad greens or 1 package (4 oz) mixed salad greens 1 medium yellow bell pepper, sliced 1 package (8 oz) fresh whole mushrooms, sliced (3 cups) 1...

Ingredients 4 flatiron steaks (5 ounces each) or hanger or skirt steaks Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 1 tablespoon vegetable oil Fleur de sel, for serving (optional) 9 baby beets, preferably golden, scrubbed well and trimmed 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 1 small head cauliflower, cut into small florets (4 cups) 12 ounces yellow Romano beans or yellow wax beans, trimmed and halved...

Ingredients 1 head butter lettuce, such as Bibb or Boston, trimmed 1 head crisp, long-leaved lettuce, such as romaine, trimmed 1 head loose-leaved lettuce, such as red leaf, trimmed 2 cups baby arugula 1 English cucumber, thinly sliced 1 large carrot, shredded 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 garlic clove, minced Coarse salt and ground pepper Preparation Make salad mix: Wash and dry lettuces and arugula....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons pesto sauce 2 flatbreads or pitas, each about 7 inches across 1 tomato, thinly sliced 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese Preparation Heat oven to 425°F. Spread pesto on bread. Add a layer of tomato and a layer of basil. Sprinkle cheese over top. Bake for 7 minutes, or until cheese is golden and melted. Related Video

Ingredients 1 cup uncooked wild rice 2 1/2 cups water 1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted 1 cup orange juice 1 medium tart cooking apple, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks 1 cup dry bread crumbs 1/2 cup raisins 1/2 cup chopped walnuts Preparation Heat oven to 325°. Heat wild rice and water to boiling in 2-quart saucepan, stirring occasionally; reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 45 minutes or until wild rice is tender; drain....

Ingredients 1 can (15.5 ounces) great northern beans 1 can (4.5 ounces) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles, undrained 2 medium green onions, chopped 1 cup Progresso™ plain bread crumbs 1 egg, beaten 1/4 cup yellow cornmeal 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 5 slices (1 ounce each) Monterey Jack cheese 5 whole wheat hamburger buns, toasted 1 1/4 cups shredded lettuce 1/3 cup guacamole 5 tablespoons Old El Paso™ Thick ’n Chunky salsa...

Ingredients 2 containers (4-oz each from 1-lb package) Annie’s™ organic whole milk very vanilla yogurt 1 Annie’s™ organic Grabbits™ chocolate sandwich cookie (from 8.06-oz package), crushed 1 pouch (0.8 oz) Annie’s™ organic Bunny Fruit™ snacks Preparation Top yogurt with crushed cookie and snacks. Serve immediately. Related Video

Ingredients All-purpose flour, for work surface 1 pound pizza dough, thawed if frozen 1/2 pound fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced 1/2 white onion, thinly sliced 6 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled Coarse salt and ground pepper 3 cups torn escarole (from 1 head) Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling Grated Parmesan, for serving Preparation Preheat oven to 500 degrees, with rack in upper third. On a floured work surface, roll out dough to a 17-inch-long rectangle....