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Ingredients 4 cups uncooked egg noodles (8 ounces) 1 tablespoon margarine or butter 2 packages (8 ounces each) sliced mushrooms 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 4 teaspoons paprika 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1 cup sour cream 1/4 cup milk 2 teaspoons chopped fresh or 1/4 teaspoon dried dill weed 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (2 ounces) Preparation Cook and drain noodles as directed on package. While noodles are cooking, melt margarine in 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil 1 tablespoon lemon juice 2 teaspoons sugar 2 teaspoons soy sauce 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 6 cups bite-size pieces mixed salad greens 2 large or 3 medium unpeeled ripe pears, sliced 1/3 cup dry-roasted peanuts 1/3 cup golden raisins Preparation In tightly covered container, shake vinaigrette ingredients. Divide salad greens among 6 plates. Top each with pears, peanuts and raisins. Drizzle with vinaigrette. Serve immediately....

Ingredients 1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 egg 2 tablespoons holiday sprinkles (confetti, nonpareils, candy sprinkles) 1 container (12 oz) Betty Crocker™ Whipped vanilla frosting 18 PEEPS® brand marshmallow trees Additional holiday sprinkles and sparkling sugar, as desired Powdered sugar, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Line 13x9-inch pan with foil; spray bottom only with cooking spray. In large bowl, mix cookie mix, softened butter and egg with spoon until soft dough forms....

Ingredients 1 cup diced fresh pineapple 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion 1/2 cup chopped roasted red bell pepper (from a jar) 1 chipotle chile in adobo sauce, finely chopped 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 1 tablespoon honey 1 teaspoon freshly grated gingerroot 1/4 teaspoon salt Food Should Taste Good pumpkin chips, as desired Preparation In large bowl, mix all ingredients except chips. Cover and refrigerate until needed; serve with chips....

Ingredients 3 pounds small new potatoes 3 tablespoons olive oil Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper Assorted fresh herbs, such as rosemary, thyme, and marjoram Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a large roasting pan, toss potatoes with oil, and season with salt and pepper. Roast in oven until potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork, about 50 minutes. Line a serving bowl or platter with the herbs. Transfer hot potatoes to bowl on top of herbs, and serve....

Ingredients 1 large egg white 1/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon coarse salt 1/2 teaspoon chile powder 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 2 1/2 cups raw pepitas (hulled green pumpkin seeds) Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium bowl, beat egg white until soft and foamy. In a small bowl mix together sugar, salt, chile, allspice, cumin, and cayenne pepper. Whisk sugar mixture into egg whites....

Ingredients 1 medium yellow onion, diced small 3 garlic cloves, minced 6 tablespoons tomato paste 3 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano leaves (or 3 teaspoons dried) 1 beef chuck roast (4 pounds), halved Coarse salt and ground pepper 1 to 2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar Preparation In a 5-to-6-quart slow cooker, combine onion, garlic, tomato paste, and oregano. Season roast with salt and pepper and place on top of onion mixture. Add 2 cups water, cover, and cook on high until meat is tender and can easily be pulled apart with a fork, 4 1/2 hours (or 9 hours on low)....

Ingredients 2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained 1/2 cup water 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped (1 cup) 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, drained Preparation Mix all ingredients in 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker. Cover and cook on low heat setting 5 to 6 hours to blend and develop flavors....

Ingredients 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pans 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for pans 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup sugar, plus 1/2 cup for topping 2 large eggs 1 cup sour cream Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Make the topping: In a small bowl combine 1/2 cup sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, and walnuts; set aside....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 teaspoon mustard seed 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup) 1/2 cup vegetable or chicken broth 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves 2 cans (15 to 16 ounces each) garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained 2 tablespoons chopped parsley, if desired Preparation Heat oil in 2-quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook mustard seed and onion in oil, stirring occasionally, until onion is tender....

Ingredients 3/4 pound beef boneless sirloin steak 1/2 cup Progresso™ beef flavored broth (from 32-ounce carton) 2 tablespoons fish sauce 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 tablespoon white vinegar 2 teaspoons packed brown sugar 2 teaspoons finely chopped gingerroot or 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 7 medium carrots, thinly sliced (3 1/2 cups) 6 green onions, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained...

Ingredients 1 skinless tilapia fillet (6 ounces) 4 teaspoons mayonnaise 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest 2 plum tomatoes thinly sliced 1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon olive oil Ground pepper Coarse salt 3 kalamata olives pitted and coarsely chopped (2 tablespoons) Preparation Preheat oven to 450 degrees. In a small ovenproof skillet or baking dish, arrange tomatoes in overlapping circles. Scatter olives and lemon zest over the tomatoes....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 5 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 3 medium zucchini, cut into thin half-moons Coarse salt and pepper 1 1/2 pounds skirt steak, trimmed and cut into 4 pieces 3/4 cup balsamic vinegar Preparation In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high. Add garlic and zucchini, season with salt and pepper, and saute until zucchini is tender and browned in spots, about 6 minutes. Transfer to a bowl....

Ingredients 2 envelopes unflavored gelatin 1/2 cup cold Concord grape juice 1/2 cup fresh blueberries 2 containers (6 oz each) Yoplait® 99% Fat Free French vanilla yogurt 3/4 cup Concord grape juice, heated to boiling Preparation Lightly spray 9x5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray, then blot with paper towel; set aside. In large bowl, sprinkle gelatin on 1/2 cup cold grape juice to soften; let stand 1 minute. Meanwhile, in blender, place blueberries and yogurt....

Ingredients 1/2 cup Old El Paso™ Thick ’n Chunky salsa 1/2 cup Progresso™ black beans, drained, rinsed (from 15- or 19-oz can) 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onions 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 1 tablespoon lime juice 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder 4 beef boneless New York strip steaks (1 1/2 pounds) 2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano leaves or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves Preparation Mix salsa, beans, onion, cilantro, lime juice and 1/2 teaspoon of the chili powder....

Ingredients 3 3/4 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 3/4 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (3 oz) 1 1/2 cups milk 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne) 7 eggs 1/4 cup whipping cream or milk 2 teaspoons butter 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 8 slices (3/4 oz each) Cheddar cheese Olive oil cooking spray 1 cup loosely packed fresh baby spinach leaves Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 8x4- inch loaf pan with cooking spray....

Ingredients 1/2 cup granular sweetener for ice cream or granulated sugar 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1/8 teaspoon salt 2 cups milk 1 cup half-and-half 1 egg yolk 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste or vanilla 1/2 cup coarsely chopped drained pitted cherries in heavy syrup (from 15-oz can) 3 tablespoons bourbon Preparation In 3-quart heavy saucepan, stir together sweetener, cornstarch and salt with whisk. Gradually stir in milk and half-and-half. Cook over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens slightly....

Ingredients 3 large skinless, boneless chicken breasts, (about 3 pounds total), split and trimmed of fat 2 cups milk 4 cups all-purpose flour, sifted 6 large eggs, beaten 6 cups unseasoned dry breadcrumbs Pinch of salt 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 cups Mark Strausman’s Tomato Sauce Mark Strausman’s Tomato Sauce, warmed 1/2 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced Preparation Using a meat tenderizer or a heavy skillet, pound chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic until flat, about 1/4 inch in thickness....

Ingredients 6 cups strawberries 3/4 cup plus 2 to 3 tablespoons sugar 2 cups sweet white wine 1 1/2 tablespoons powdered unflavored gelatin 1 cup heavy cream 8 large egg yolks Freshly grated zest of 1 orange Preparation Place a medium bowl in the freezer to chill. Cut 4 strips of parchment paper about 1 inch longer than the circumference and at least 1 1/2 inches taller than a 6-ounce ramekin....

Ingredients 1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon 2 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed 3 ounces bittersweet chocolate, melted Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a small bowl, combine sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle a work surface with 1/2 cup cinnamon-sugar mixture on it and roll out puff pastry into two 9-by-11-inch rectangles. Sprinkle each rectangle with 3 tablespoons cinnamon-sugar mixture and gently roll over dough to adhere. Working with 1 rectangle at a time and starting from a long edge, quickly but gently fold dough toward center 3 times in 1-inch increments....