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Ingredients 13 bacon slices 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 teaspoons finely grated peeled fresh ginger 1 teaspoon packed light-brown sugar Preparation Preheat oven to 475 degrees, with rack in upper third. Cut bacon slices in half crosswise and wrap each piece around a shrimp; secure with a toothpick. In a large bowl, whisk together soy sauce, ginger, and sugar. Add bacon-wrapped shrimp to soy sauce mixture and toss to coat....

Ingredients 1 egg 2/3 cup vegetable oil 2/3 cup buttermilk 1 1/2 cups mashed very ripe bananas (4 medium) 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 1/2 cups cake flour 1 cup quick-cooking or old-fashioned oats 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 2/3 cup chopped nuts 2/3 cup raisins Powdered sugar, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray rectangular pan, 13x9x2 inches, with cooking spray....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 5 large beets, trimmed, peeled, and cut into 3/4-inch chunks 2 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and quartered 1 teaspoon coarse salt Pepper Preparation Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add beets, apples, and salt. Cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, until partially tender, about 16 minutes. Uncover, and cook until liquid has mostly evaporated, about 4 minutes. Add 2 cups water, cover, and simmer over medium-high heat until completely tender and water has mostly evaporated, 20 to 25 minutes....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup) 1/2 cup chopped red or green bell pepper 2 cans (15 oz each) Progresso™ black beans, undrained 2 cups cubed fully cooked ham 2 teaspoons chili powder 1 1/2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 1/3 cup cornmeal 2/3 cup milk 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (2 ounces) Preparation Heat oil in 4-quart Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook onion and bell pepper in oil, stirring occasionally, until tender....

Ingredients 6 chicken sausage links* 3/4 cup ranch dressing 6 hot dog buns, split 1/2 cup Frank’s™ RedHot™ Buffalo Wings Sauce 1/2 cup shredded carrots (from 10-oz bag) 2 stalks celery, chopped Preparation Heat gas or charcoal grill. Place sausages on grill over medium heat. Cook uncovered about 10 minutes, turning frequently, until hot. Spread ranch dressing on cut sides of each bun. Place grilled sausages in buns; top with Buffalo wing sauce, carrots and celery....

Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist® yellow cake mix 1 cup mashed very ripe bananas (2 medium) 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1/4 cup water 3 eggs 2 1/2 bags (14 oz each) yellow candy melts 60 paper lollipop sticks 3 1/2 cup Chocolate Cheerios™ cereal 3 1/2 cup Peanut Butter Cheerios™ cereal Block of white plastic craft foam Preparation Heat oven to 325°F. Spray nonstick cake pop baking pan with baking spray with flour....

Ingredients 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled and cut into pieces 3 large egg yolks, lightly beaten 1/3 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Preparation In a large bowl, sift together flour and cocoa powder. Set aside. In a small bowl, using a fork, combine remaining ingredients; add to cocoa mixture. Rub mixture with your fingers until it holds together without large clumps of butter remaining....

Ingredients 1 dried chile 1 cup plus 5 teaspoons heavy cream 1 cup plus 5 teaspoons glucose 4 1/2 ounces bittersweet chocolate 1 tablespoon hot paprika 1/2 tablespoon Chinese red pepper Preparation In a small saucepan, bring 2 cups water to a boil. Turn off heat, and add dried chile; let stand until softened, about 10 minutes. Drain liquid; cut chili into small pieces. Combine cream and glucose in a small saucepan set over medium heat; bring to a simmer....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 4 cups of 3/4-inch-square bread cubes from a raisin-nut loaf Pinch of salt Preparation Stir together sugar and cinnamon. Then melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add bread cubes and salt. Cook, stirring, until crisp and golden, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle them with the cinnamon sugar. Continue to cook, stirring constantly, until the croutons become glossy, about 30 seconds....

Ingredients 1/4 cup sugar 1 star anise pod or cinnamon stick 1/2 cup fresh or frozen cranberries 1/2 cup water 3 pounds mixed citrus, such as oranges and pink and red grapefruit, peel and pith removed and flesh sliced into rounds Preparation Bring sugar, anise or cinnamon, cranberries, and water to a simmer, stirring until sugar just dissolves. Remove from heat, and let cool to room temperature. Place citrus in a medium glass bowl, and pour cranberry mixture over top....

Ingredients 1 small bunch Tuscan kale (also called cavolo nero), stems and center ribs discarded 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper Finely grated zest of 1/2 lemon Red-pepper flakes 4 large eggs Preparation Preheat oven to 275 degrees. Cut kale lengthwise into strips about 3/4 inch wide. Toss with oil, 1/8 teaspoon salt, the lemon zest, and a pinch of red-pepper flakes, and spread onto a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet....

Ingredients 1/4 cup white-wine vinegar 2 teaspoons sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 English cucumbers, peeled and cut in half lengthwise, sliced into half moons 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill Preparation In the bottom of a large bowl, whisk together the vinegar, sugar, and salt. Toss in the cucumbers, red onions, and fresh dill. Cover and chill for at least 15 minutes. Related Video

Ingredients 4 containers (8 ounces each) plain fat-free yogurt* 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill weed or 1 tablespoon dried dill weed 1 teaspoon salt 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped Crackers, bagel chips or French bread slices, if desired Preparation Line 6-inch strainer with coffee filter or double-thickness cheesecloth. Place strainer in bowl. Mix all ingredients; pour into strainer. Cover strainer and bowl; refrigerate at least 12 hours. Unmold onto plate. Garnish with freshly ground pepper and additional chopped fresh dill weed if desired....

Ingredients 2 bags (10 oz each) mixed salad greens 1 can (6 oz) pitted ripe olives, drained 1/4 cup Italian vinaigrette dressing 1 jar (6 to 7 oz) marinated artichoke hearts, undrained 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese 1 small zucchini, thinly sliced Preparation In large bowl, toss greens and olives. Add dressing and artichoke hearts with marinade; toss to mix. Sprinkle cheese over salad. Top with zucchini. Related Video

Ingredients 4 5-oz wild salmon fillets, skin on 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 carrot, sliced 2 sprigs fresh thyme 1 bay leaf 3 black peppercorns 1/2 cup white wine Coarse salt Preparation In a small pan, arrange fillets in a single layer. Cover with water until fillets are just submerged. Remove fillets and set aside. Add garlic, carrot, herbs, peppercorns, and wine. Bring to a boil, season with salt, then turn off heat; add fillets skin-side down, and cook, covered, until slightly underdone in the center, about 10 minutes per inch of thickness....

Ingredients 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup butter or margarine 1/4 cup water 1 egg, well beaten 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel 3 tablespoons lemon juice 2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 1 1/3 cups milk 1/4 cup light molasses 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 1 egg 1 package (3 oz) cream cheese, cut into 8 cubes Preparation In 2-quart saucepan, heat all sauce ingredients to boiling over medium heat, stirring constantly....

Ingredients 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar Coarse salt and ground pepper 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1 1/2 pounds total), cut into 1-inch pieces 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest, plus 4 teaspoons lemon juice (from 2 lemons) 2 teaspoons dried oregano 1/2 English cucumber, halved crosswise and thinly sliced 2/3 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil...

Ingredients 2 pounds chicken wings, separated at joints 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 teaspoons coarse salt 1/4 cup Dijon mustard 1/4 cup honey 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees, with oven rack in center position. Toss wings with oil and salt and transfer to a baking sheet. Bake for 30 minutes. In a small bowl, combine Dijon mustard, honey, and white pepper. Brush wings with glaze....

Ingredients 1 package (3 ounces) sun-dried tomatoes (not oil-packed), cut into julienne strips (about 1 cup) 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (about 1 pound) 1/3 cup coarsely chopped fresh or 1 tablespoon dried basil leaves 1 package (8 ounces) sliced mushrooms (3 cups) 1 can (2 1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, rinsed and drained Preparation Place all ingredients in 2- to 4 1/2-quart slow cooker. Cover and cook on low heat setting 8 to 9 hours or until juice of chicken is no longer pink when centers of thickest pieces are cut....

Ingredients 1 1/2 teaspoons whole cumin seeds 1 teaspoon whole coriander seeds 2 teaspoons whole fennel seeds Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 1 3/4 pounds salmon fillet, skin removed, cut into 3/4-inch squares Moroccan Salmon Skewers Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a mortar and pestle, combine cumin, coriander, and fennel seeds. Grind until coriander seed is just broken. Alternatively, seeds may be placed in a spice grinder, and pulsed until coriander is just broken; do not overprocess....