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Ingredients 1 cup uncooked long-grain brown rice 2 3/4 cups water 2 tablespoons orange juice 1 small onion, finely chopped (1/4 cup) 3 tablespoons finely chopped crystallized ginger 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or 2 teaspoons parsley flakes 3/4 teaspoon chopped fresh or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 lb) 3 tablespoons orange marmalade 1 tablespoon canola oil Preparation Cook brown rice in water as directed on package, drain if necessary....

Ingredients Large serving bowl Sugar Christmas ball ornaments with removable tops Small funnel Florist glue Fresh flowers Fresh evergreen sprigs, if desired Preparation Fill bowl about 1/3 full with sugar. Arrange 1 layer of ornaments in bowl, pressing lightly into sugar to position. Remove tops from additional ornaments; fill ornaments about 1/2 full with water, using funnel (water may cause outside surface of ornament to crack). Apply small amount of florist glue to bottoms and sides of water-filled ornaments....

Ingredients 1 bag (7 oz) Chex Mix® Chocolate dark chocolate snack mix 1 cup yogurt-covered pretzel twists 1/2 cup cocktail peanuts 2 tablespoons grated orange peel Preparation In medium bowl, mix snack mix, pretzels and peanuts. Just before serving, add orange peel; toss to evenly distribute. Serve immediately. Related Video

Ingredients 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 cups thinly sliced leeks, white and light-green parts only, well washed and patted dry (from 2) 3/4 cup thinly sliced shallot Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 1 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces (about 2 cups) 3 to 4 cups ( homemade or low-sodium store-bought) Crème fraîche, for serving Preparation In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add leeks and shallot; season with salt and pepper....

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups "00" flour, plus more as needed 1/2 cup semolina flour 2 large eggs plus 6 large egg yolks, room temperature 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil Preparation On a clean work surface or in a large bowl, combine both flours. Make a well in center; add eggs and yolks, 1 tablespoon warm water, and oil. Using a fork and whisking outward from the center of well, gradually incorporate flour mixture into egg mixture until a ragged dough forms....

Ingredients 2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 1/2 cup shredded peeled all-purpose apple (1 small) 1/4 cup shredded carrot 1/4 cup chopped nuts, if desired 1 1/3 cups milk 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 egg Maple syrup or honey, if desired Preparation Heat waffle iron; grease if necessary. Stir all ingredients except syrup until blended. Pour batter by slightly less than 1 cupfuls onto center of hot waffle iron....

Ingredients 1 package Hamburger Helper™ lasagna 3 tablespoons instant minced onion 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with basil, garlic and oregano 1 can (7 ounces) whole kernel corn Preparation Pour contents of sauce mix (from lasagne mix) into 3 1/2-cup jar or quart-size plastic bag. Layer instant minced onion over dry sauce mix. Top with pasta (from lasagne mix). Place lid on jar, or seal plastic bag with colorful ribbon or raffia....

Ingredients 5 cups water 3/4 ounce kombu (four 5-inch pieces) 1/3 cup bonito flakes 2 tablespoons soy sauce, plus more for seasoning 1 pound kabocha or buttercup squash, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces 3 1/2 ounces White Beech (Bunapi), enoki, or shiitake mushrooms, trimmed 8 ounces soba noodles, preferably 100 percent buckwheat Silken tofu (optional), for serving Thinly sliced scallions, for garnish Preparation Bring water and kombu to a boil in a large saucepan....

Ingredients 1 large or 2 small leeks, light-and dark-green parts only 1 large carrot, scrubbed and cut into 2-inch pieces 1 celery stalk, cut into 2-inch pieces 1 cup good-quality vegetable broth, such as Aneto, or water Preparation Combine all ingredients with 4 cups water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to low and simmer, partially covered, 30 minutes. Strain and discard solids; let cool completely....

Ingredients 1 package (16 ounces) cocktail sausages 1 package (18 ounces) frozen cooked meatballs 1 bottle (18 ounces) barbecue sauce 1 cup maple-flavored syrup 3 tablespoons spicy brown mustard Preparation Mix all ingredients in 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker. Cover and cook on high heat setting about 3 hours, gently stirring after 2 hours, until hot. Turn to low heat setting to serve. Serve with large serving spoon. Appetizers will hold on low heat setting up to 2 hours....

Ingredients 1 package Betty Crocker™ Sunkist® lemon bar mix 1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, softened 3 eggs 1/3 cup water Powdered sugar, if desired Lemon or raspberry pie filling, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Place miniature paper baking cup in each of 36 to 48 miniature muffin cups. Divide Ready-Mixed Crust (dry) evenly among muffin cups (1 to 2 teaspoons each); press in bottoms of cups, using back of measuring spoon....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more as needed 1 pound top round steak, thinly sliced across the grain and cut into 1-inch pieces Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 10 ounces cremini mushrooms, wiped clean and sliced 1 large yellow onion, halved and thinly sliced 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 cups homemade or store-bought low-sodium beef broth 1 cup sour cream 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 8 cups cooked warm egg noodles, for serving Chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, for serving (optional) Preparation Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat....

Ingredients 1 package (8 oz) fat-free cream cheese, softened 1 container (6 oz) Greek Fat Free honey-vanilla or plain yogurt 1/3 cup sugar 3 (8-inch) round slices seedless watermelon, rind removed (each 1 inch thick) 3 cups blue and red berries (choose from blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, strawberries) Preparation In medium bowl, beat cream cheese, yogurt and sugar with electric mixer on medium speed about 30 seconds or until smooth. Just before serving, place 1 watermelon round on serving platter; top with one-third of the cream cheese mixture....

Ingredients 2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 1/2 cup boiling water 1/2 cup sauerkraut, drained 2 tablespoons Thousand Island dressing 8 thin slices cooked corned beef (about 8 oz) 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese (4 oz) 1 egg, beaten 1 teaspoon caraway seed Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. In medium bowl, stir Bisquick mix and boiling water until dough forms. Divide dough into fourths. In small bowl, mix sauerkraut and dressing....

Ingredients 8 oz dark chocolate (70 percent cocoa), chopped 1/4 cup coconut oil 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Pinch sea salt 1/4 cup cocoa powder, for rolling Assorted toppings: cocoa powder (for an ombre effect, use a few different brands), finely chopped nuts (pistachios, Marcona almonds, hazelnuts), and toasted unsweetened shredded coconut Preparation Heat chocolate, oil, and 3 tablespoons water in a double boiler, stirring, until just melted. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and sea salt....

Ingredients 2/3 cup orange juice 1/3 cup honey 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 egg 1 1/2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 1 cup Fiber One™ cereal, crushed 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons salted sunflower nuts, toasted 3 oz 1/3-less-fat cream cheese (Neufchâtel), softened 2 tablespoons orange marmalade Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Spray bottoms only of 12 regular-size muffin cups with cooking spray or line with paper baking cups....

Ingredients 1 package (16 oz) uncooked mostaccioli pasta 1/2 cup red bell pepper strips 1/2 cup green bell pepper strips 1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic diced tomatoes, undrained 1 package (12 oz) frozen shelled deveined cooked small shrimp, thawed 1 can (8 oz) Muir Glen™ organic tomato sauce 1 jar (4.5 oz) sliced mushrooms, drained 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese...

Ingredients 1 container (6 oz) Greek plain yogurt 1/4 cup coarsely shredded unpeeled cucumber 1 tablespoon finely chopped red onion 1 tablespoon snipped fresh mint 1/4 teaspoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 1 pound boneless beef sirloin steak, cut 1 inch thick and trimmed of fat 1/2 teaspoon Greek seasoning Preparation For sauce: In a small bowl, combine yogurt, cucumber, red onion, mint, sugar, salt, and pepper; set aside....

Ingredients 2 jalapeño chiles (about 3 inches long), seeded, chopped 1/3 cup light Boursin® cheese with garlic and herbs (from 6.5-oz container) 4 slices packaged precooked bacon (from 2.1-oz package), chopped 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Reduced Fat Crescent Rolls (8 Count) Pineapple or fruit salsa, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. In small bowl, mix chiles, cheese and bacon. On work surface, unroll dough; separate into 8 triangles....

Ingredients 1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 egg 1 3/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/3 cup finely chopped almonds 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup powdered sugar 2 tablespoons water 3 tablespoons edible glitter (any color) or Betty Crocker™ candy sprinkles Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Mix granulated sugar, butter and egg in medium bowl. Stir in flour, almonds, baking soda and salt....