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Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing 1/4 cup sour cream 1 teaspoon garlic salt 2 teaspoons white wine Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon dry sherry or apple juice 4 medium green onions, sliced (1/4 cup) 2 cans (6 ounces each) crabmeat, drained and cartilage removed Assorted crackers or cut-up fresh vegetables, if desired Preparation Mix cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, garlic salt and Worcestershire sauce in 1- to 3-quart slow cooker, using fork....

Ingredients 12 slices (1-inch-thick) French bread 2/3 cup pesto 2 small tomatoes, seeded and chopped (1 cup) 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 oz) Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Place bread slices on ungreased cookie sheet. Spread each slice bread with a scant tablespoon of the pesto. Top with tomatoes; sprinkle with cheese. Bake about 8 minutes or until hot and cheese is melted. Related Video

Ingredients 3 cups uncooked farfalle (bow-tie) pasta (6 ounces) 2 cups cubed cooked turkey breasts 1/2 cup basil pesto 1/2 cup coarsely chopped roasted red bell peppers Sliced ripe olives, if desired Preparation Cook and drain pasta as directed on package in 3-quart saucepan. Mix hot cooked pasta, turkey, pesto and bell peppers in same saucepan. Heat over low heat, stirring constantly, until hot. Garnish with olives. Related Video

Ingredients 4 ounces uncooked fettuccine 2 teaspoons butter or margarine 1/4 teaspoon poppy seed Preparation Cook fettuccine as directed on package; drain. Stir in butter and poppy seed. Related Video

Ingredients 3/4 pound penne 1/2 stick butter 1 pound asparagus, cut into pieces 1/4 cup dry white wine 1 1/2 cups thawed frozen peas 1/2 cup thinly sliced fresh mint Grated Parmesan Preparation Cook penne, reserving 1/4 cup pasta water. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium. Add asparagus and cook until crisp-tender, 4 minutes. Add wine, and cook until reduced by half, 30 seconds. Add peas and mint. Season, and toss with penne and pasta water....

Ingredients 2 teaspoons red-wine vinegar 1 tablespoon olive oil Coarse salt Ground pepper 2 thick slices whole-grain bread, cut into 3/4-inch cubes (about 1 1/2 cups) 1 medium tomato, cored and cut into 3/4-inch pieces 1/2 medium cucumber, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 2 ounces fontina cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 2 tablespoons halved and pitted Kalamata olives. Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional) Preparation In a large bowl, whisk together vinegar and olive oil; season with salt and pepper....

Ingredients 1 envelope (1 ounce) ranch dressing mix 16 round buttery crackers, crushed (3/4 cup) 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 pound halibut, marlin or other firm fish fillets, about 1 inch thick, skin removed 1/2 cup tartar sauce 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel Preparation Heat oven to 450°. Line rectangular pan, 13x9x2 inches, with aluminum foil; spray foil with cooking spray....

Ingredients 1 bunch kale, torn 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated ginger 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds (from 1/2 fruit) 2 tablespoons chopped red onion 1/4 cup chopped toasted walnuts Coarse salt and pepper Preparation Rub kale with olive oil, lime juice, and ginger until well coated. Add pomegranate seeds, red onion, and walnuts and toss. Season with coarse salt and pepper. Related Video

Ingredients Modeling Chocolate 3 pounds (about 9 1/2 cups) bittersweet chocolate couverture, finely chopped 1 pound, 2 ounces (about 3 1/2 cups) white chocolate, finely chopped Preparation Roll about 1/2 teaspoon modeling chocolate into a 1/2-inch ball; set aside. This is the bunny’s nose. Roll 1/2 teaspoon modeling chocolate into a 3/4-inch V shape; set aside. This is the bunny’s mouth. To make the hair, roll out 2 tablespoons modeling chocolate to a 3-by-5-inch rectangle, 3/16 inch thick....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 sliced scallion 1 cup chopped kale 1/4 cup diced roasted red pepper Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 whisked large eggs Preparation Heat oven to 350 degrees. In a small ovenproof skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add scallion and kale and cook, stirring, until just wilted, about 2 minutes. Add red pepper and cook until heated through. Season with salt and pepper....

Ingredients 12 large strawberries 1 jar (7 oz) marshmallow creme (1 1/2 cups) 1 cup graham cracker crumbs 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (6 oz) Preparation Remove stems from strawberries; carefully cut out center of each strawberry. Spoon marshmallow creme into decorating bag fitted with medium tip; squeeze bag to pipe marshmallow creme into center of each strawberry. Line plate with cooking parchment paper. Place graham cracker crumbs in small bowl....

Ingredients 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1 can (21 ounces) apple pie filling 2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 1/3 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened 3/4 cup water 1/3 cup molasses 1 teaspoon ground allspice 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 egg Preparation Heat oven to 350°. Mix melted butter, 1/2 cup brown sugar and the pie filling. Spoon into ungreased square pan, 9x9x2 inches....

Ingredients 4 bone-in smoked pork chops (about 1 3/4 lb) 1/4 cup bourbon 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne) 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1 can (15.8 oz) black-eyed peas, drained, rinsed 1/2 lb fresh green beans, ends trimmed, beans cut in half crosswise Preparation Heat oven to 450°F. Cut 4 (18x12-inch) sheets of heavy-duty foil. Place 1 pork chop on center of each sheet of foil....

Ingredients 2 cans (15 oz each) salt-free pinto beans, rinsed and drained 2 medium zucchini, cut into 3/4-inch chunks 1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic fire roasted diced tomatoes with mild green chilies 1 cup Cascadian Farm™ frozen organic sweet corn 1 cup frozen lima beans 1 cup Muir Glen™ organic medium salsa 2 teaspoons chili powder 1 tube (16 to 18 oz) refrigerated plain polenta, cut into 1/2-inch slices...

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 2 tablespoons dark rum 4 bananas, cut diagonally into 1/2-inch-thick slices 3 whole eggs 2 egg yolks 1/2 cup milk 1/4 cup whipping cream or half-and-half 1 teaspoon vanilla 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 6 slices thick-sliced bread Preparation In 10-inch skillet with lid, melt 1/2 cup butter over medium heat. Add brown sugar and pepper flakes; beat with whisk until brown sugar melts into butter....

Ingredients 10 paper cups (3-oz size) 1 box (4-serving size) vanilla instant pudding and pie filling mix 2 cups milk 1 1/2 cups frozen strawberries, thawed 3 tablespoons honey Foil 10 craft sticks (flat wooden sticks with round ends) Preparation Place paper cups in rectangular pan. Make pudding as directed on box for pudding, using milk. Spoon about 1 1/2 tablespoons pudding into each cup. In blender, place strawberries and honey....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 2-inch strips 1 lb boneless pork loin chops, thinly sliced 1 medium onion (halved lengthwise), cut into thin wedges 1 teaspoon garlic-pepper blend 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce (from 10-oz bottle) 1 can (8 oz) pineapple slices in juice, drained, reserving 1/3 cup juice 4 onion buns, split Preparation In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook bell pepper in oil 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until crisp-tender....

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups Bisquick Heart Smart™ mix 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon Truvía™ Spoonable natural sweetener 2 tablespoons cold butter, cut in pieces 1/4 cup fat-free (skim) milk 1/4 cup water 1 tablespoon Truvía™ Spoonable natural sweetener 2 cups sliced strawberries 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon Truvía™ Spoonable natural sweetener 6 tablespoons frozen (thawed) sugar-free whipped topping Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Line cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for drizzling 1 leek, white and pale green parts thinly sliced 4 cups low-sodium chicken stock or water 1 bunch broccoli, chopped (6 cups) 6 ounces baby spinach (6 cups) 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan 2 tablespoons tahini Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 slices rustic bread, toasted 2 avocados, sliced 1/4 cup radish sprouts 1 lemon, cut into wedges Preparation Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat....

Ingredients 10 cups mixed nuts such as pecans, cashews, whole skin-on almonds, Marcona almonds, and peanuts 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 3 tablespoons packed light-brown sugar 2 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 5 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves only 2 sprigs fresh rosemary, leaves only Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place nuts on a rimmed baking sheet and toast until brown and fragrant, 15 to 20 minutes....