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Ingredients 4 baby beets, preferably Chioggia 1 1/2 cups water 1/2 cup sugar Preparation Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Slice beets very thinly into rounds, preferably on a mandoline. Bring water and sugar to a boil in a small saucepan, stirring constantly until sugar dissolves. Add beets. Reduce heat, and simmer until slightly translucent, about 30 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer beets in a single layer to a rimmed baking sheet lined with a nonstick baking mat....

Ingredients 1 cantaloupe, halved and seeded 3/4 pound bocconcini (bite-size fresh mozzarella balls) 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes Coarse salt and ground pepper 1/3 pound thinly sliced prosciutto 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn Preparation With a large melon baller, scoop melon flesh into a large bowl (or cut into bite-size pieces). Add bocconcini, oil, and red-pepper flakes; season with salt and pepper and stir to combine....

Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) frozen salad-style imitation crabmeat, thawed and shredded 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 ounces) 1 medium celery stalk, chopped (1/2 cup) 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onion 1/4 cup chopped bell pepper 2 cups milk 1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, cut into 1/4-inch cubes 1 cup Original Bisquick™ mix 4 eggs 1/8 teaspoon pepper Preparation Heat oven 400°F. Lightly grease square baking dish, 8x8x2 inches....

Ingredients 8 cups homemade or store-bought canned low-sodium chicken stock 1 bunch scallions, trimmed and roughly chopped 2 pieces fresh ginger (1 inch each), peeled 4 cloves garlic 3 tablespoons salt 3 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves 1/2 pound large shrimp 1/2 head green cabbage, cored and thinly sliced 4 tablespoons coarse salt 1/2 bunch cilantro stems, roughly chopped 1 red Thai chile, stemmed and minced 1 Granny Smith apple, peeled and finely chopped 12 egg roll wrappers 1 large egg yolk, lightly beaten Canola oil, for frying Egg Roll Dipping Sauce...

Ingredients 9 or 10 medium cooking apples, peeled, cored, cut into quarters (3 lb) 1/4 cup orange juice 2 teaspoons vanilla 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/4 cup low-fat sugar-free frozen yogurt, if desired Preparation In a large saucepot, combine the apples, orange juice, vanilla and cinnamon. Cover and simmer about 30 minutes or until apples are tender, stirring occasionally. Mash apples using potato ricer or masher until smooth. Top each serving with a heaping teaspoon of frozen yogurt....

Ingredients 3 dried ancho chiles (1 1/4 ounces), stemmed and seeded 2 cups boiling water 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice 1/4 cup prepared dulce de leche 1/2 cup homemade or store-bought low-sodium chicken stock 6 Muscovy duck breast halves (3/4 pound each), rinsed, patted dry, trimmed of excess fat, and scored Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro...

Ingredients 3/4 lb uncooked chicken breast tenders (not breaded) 1/2 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces (1/2 cup) 1/2 package (8-oz size) fresh whole mushrooms 2 tablespoons reduced-fat Italian dressing 1 teaspoon pizza seasoning 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup pizza sauce (from 14-oz jar) Preparation Heat gas or charcoal grill. On each of two 11-inch metal skewers, thread chicken, bell pepper and mushrooms alternately, leaving 1/2-inch space between each piece....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla 1 egg 2 1/3 cups Original Bisquick™ mix Green food color, if desired 1 package (6 ounces) white baking bars (white chocolate), cut into chunks 1 tablespoon grated lime peel Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Beat butter, sugars, vanilla and egg in large bowl with spoon until well mixed. Stir in Bisquick mix....

Ingredients 4 plastic cups (9-oz size) 5 kiwifruit, peeled 3 tablespoons honey 1 cup water 4 craft sticks (flat wooden sticks with round ends) Preparation Place plastic cups in rectangular pan. In blender, place 4 of the kiwifruit and the honey. Cover; blend on high speed about 30 seconds or until pureed. Add water. Pulse to combine. Cut remaining kiwifruit into 4 slices. Place 1 slice in bottom of each cup....

Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ milk chocolate cake mix Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box 1 package (15.25 oz) Oreo chocolate mint creme sandwich cookies 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup butter, softened 3 cups powdered sugar Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Place paper baking cup in each of 27 regular-size muffin cups. Make cake mix as directed on box, using water, oil and eggs....

Ingredients 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 lb) 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons whole grain pastry flour 1 tablespoon olive oil 3 shallots, thinly sliced 1/2 cup dry red wine or chicken broth 2 firm ripe peaches, sliced 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh basil, sliced Preparation Use hands to flatten the chicken breasts to an even thickness. Season chicken with pepper and salt....

Ingredients All-purpose flour, for work surface 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed 6 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/2 cup packed light-brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon fine salt 2 pounds ripe black plums (about 9), halved and pitted Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees. On a lightly floured surface, roll out puff pastry into an 18-inch square. Trim into a 13-inch circle and cut a small X in center to vent. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze 20 minutes....

Ingredients 2 cans (28 oz each) vegetarian beans in sauce or baked beans 1/4 teaspoon chili powder 2 tablespoons butter 1 large sweet onion, thinly sliced 8 vegetarian bratwurst 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon ground mustard 1/4 cup barbecue sauce 1/4 cup regular or nonalcoholic beer 8 hot dog buns, toasted Preparation Spray 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In slow cooker, mix beans and chili powder. In 10-inch skillet, melt butter over medium heat....

Ingredients 1/2 cup frozen (thawed) corn, broccoli and red pepper mixture 1 tablespoon sliced ripe olives 2 cooked reduced-fat pork sausage links (2 ounces), chopped 1 cup low-fat milk 1/4 cup fat-free egg product or 2 egg whites 1/3 cup Reduced Fat Bisquick™ mix 2 tablespoons yellow cornmeal 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1/4 cup reduced-sodium chunky salsa, if desired Cilantro, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 425°. Spray two 10- to 12-ounce individual casseroles or custard cups with nonstick cooking spray....

Ingredients All-purpose flour, for work surface 1 pound pizza dough, thawed if frozen, divided in half 5 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 10 ounces sirloin steak (1 inch thick) Coarse salt and ground pepper 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced 2 bell peppers (not green), stemmed, seeded, and thinly sliced lengthwise 4 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, shredded (1 cup) 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh parsley leaves Preparation Preheat oven to 500 degrees, with racks in upper and lower thirds....

Ingredients 5 lb tomatoes, coarsely chopped 2 jalapeño chiles, seeded, finely chopped 1 large onion, coarsely chopped 1 cup red wine vinegar 1/2 cup sugar 1 tablespoon grated gingerroot 2 teaspoons cumin seed 2 teaspoons curry powder 1 teaspoon salt 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped Preparation In 4-quart nonaluminum Dutch oven, mix all ingredients. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered 1 hour 45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened. Cool 2 hours....

Ingredients 3 cups cake flour, (not self-rising) 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons (2 1/4 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature 2 1/4 cups sugar 5 large whole eggs plus 3 egg yolks, room temperature 2 cups buttermilk, room temperature 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line standard muffin tins with paper liners....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 large butternut squashes, trimmed, peeled, seeded, and cut into 3/4-inch chunks 1 teaspoon coarse salt Pepper Preparation Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add squashes and salt. Cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, until partially tender, about 8 minutes (reduce heat if squash begins to brown). Add 1 cup water, cover, and simmer over medium-high heat until completely tender and water has mostly evaporated, about 15 minutes....

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups water 3/4 cup uncooked regular long-grain white rice 2 stalks celery, chopped 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 1 box (14.1 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Pie Crusts (2 Count), softened as directed on box 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained, rinsed 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with chipotle chiles, drained 1 can (6 oz) tomato paste 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning...

Ingredients 1 untreated cedar plank (about 15x6 inches) 1 small round (4 1/2 oz) Brie cheese 1/2 cup diced mango 1/2 cup fresh raspberries 1/2 teaspoon kosher (coarse) salt 2 tablespoons honey 10 slices (1/4 inch thick) baguette French bread Preparation Soak cedar plank in water at least 30 minutes. Meanwhile, heat gas or charcoal grill. Remove plank from water. Place cheese (in rind) on plank. Spoon mango and raspberries over cheese....