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Ingredients 1 tablespoon safflower oil 1/4 large head cauliflower, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices 1/2 large head bok choy, trimmed and sliced into 1-inch strips (about 8 ounces) 1/2 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined 3 large garlic cloves, finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon sambal oelek or other Asian chili sauce, or to taste 1 tablespoon agave syrup 2 teaspoons fish sauce 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, plus more for garnish 3 tablespoons unsweetened flaked coconut, toasted...

Ingredients 1 cup water 1 medium orange, washed and dried 1 lemon, washed and dried 3 cups fresh cranberries (1 12-ounce package) 2 cups sugar 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves Preparation Place 1/2 cup of the water in a blender jar. Cut the orange and lemon into eighths, keeping the peel but removing all seeds. Blend half the orange and lemon pieces for 10 seconds. Add half the cranberries and blend just until the mixture is a coarse chop....

Ingredients 1 medium yellow onion, cut into thin wedges 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 6 cups thinly sliced cabbage 1 cup dried cherries 1 tart apple, cored and sliced into matchsticks 2 tablespoons coarse Dijon style mustard 2 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 2 tablespoons apple juice Salt and pepper to taste Preparation In a large skillet, over medium heat, sauté the onion for about 3 minutes or until just soft....

Ingredients 1 package (20 oz) ground turkey 2 chipotle chiles in adobo sauce (from 7-oz can), finely chopped 3 sticks (1 oz each) Cheddar cheese, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (1/2 cup) 1/2 teaspoon salt 4 slices Cheddar cheese 4 hamburger buns, split 4 leaves leaf lettuce, if desired 1/4 cup Old El Paso™ salsa Preparation Heat gas or charcoal grill. In large bowl, mix turkey, chiles, cheese pieces and salt. Shape mixture into 4 patties, about 3/4 inch thick....

Ingredients 2 pounds ripe plums, pitted and quartered Preparation Simmer plums, covered, in a large saucepan with 1/4 cup water until tender, about 10 minutes. Transfer plums to a blender. Working in small batches, blend until smooth. Add up to 1/3 cup boiled and cooled water if needed. Pass mixture through a fine sieve for the smoothest texture. Fill 1/4-cup plastic containers or ice-cube trays with puree. Use same method for peaches, apricots, and other stone fruits....

Ingredients Swiss-chard, beet, turnip, or radish leaves Extra-virgin olive oil Salt Preparation Tear large leaves into 2-inch pieces, then toss with oil just to coat. Season with salt and spread in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees until the leaves flatten, darken slightly, and become crisp, about 8 minutes; let cool on a wire rack. Related Video

Ingredients 1 tablespoon sugar 1 tablespoon water 10 blackberries Juice of 1 lemon 2 tablespoons gin or blackberry-flavored vodka, if desired 4 fresh basil leaves Ice 1 cup club soda (8 oz) Preparation In cocktail shaker, place sugar and water; stir until sugar is dissolved. Cut 8 of the blackberries into quarters; add to shaker. Add lemon juice, gin and 2 of the basil leaves. Fill shaker with ice. Cover tightly with shaker lid; shake vigorously....

Ingredients Salt and pepper 1 pound brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/4 cup fresh dill, roughly chopped Lemon wedges, for serving Preparation In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook brussels sprouts until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain thoroughly, toss with butter and dill, and season with salt and pepper. Serve with lemon wedges. Related Video

Ingredients 3/4 cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 3/4 teaspoon baking powder Salt 2 large eggs 3/4 cup low-fat buttermilk 3/4 cup warm water 3 tablespoons safflower oil 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 2 batches Whipped Ganache Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line 18 to 20 cups of 2 standard (12-cup) muffin pans with baking cups. Sift cocoa, flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and 3/4 teaspoon salt into the bowl of a mixer....

Ingredients 2 cups Corn Chex™ cereal 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 envelope (1 oz) ranch dressing and seasoning mix (milk recipe) 2 eggs 2 lb chicken wings (12) Bottled or additional prepared ranch dressing for dipping Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Line cookie sheet with foil. Crush cereal; place in large bowl. Add cheese and dressing mix; mix well. In separate bowl, beat eggs with fork or whisk. Dip each chicken wing in eggs; coat evenly with cereal mixture....

Ingredients 4 slices bacon (preferably double-smoked), cut crosswise into 1/8-inch-thick slices 1/2 cup Homemade Chicken Stock 4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces Fine sea salt and freshly ground white pepper 1 pair shad roe (preferably jumbo) Wondra flour, for dusting 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1/4 teaspoon chopped garlic 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 head frisee Preparation Make the sauce: Place bacon in a medium skillet, and cook over high heat until bacon is golden and just crisp....

Ingredients 4 medium tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch slices 1/4 cup olive or canola oil 1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon water 1/8 teaspoon salt 3 drops red pepper sauce 2 large cloves garlic, finely chopped 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced Salad greens, if desired Preparation Place tomatoes in glass or plastic dish. Shake remaining ingredients except cheese and salad greens in tightly covered container; pour over tomatoes....

Ingredients 4 1/2 cups reduced-sodium vegetable broth 1 1/2 cups uncooked teff 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 pints grape tomatoes Cooking spray 6 oz baby arugula 1 clove garlic 1/3 cup unsalted toasted cashews 1/4 cup lemon juice 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium vegetable broth 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Line 13x9-inch baking dish with foil. In 2-quart saucepan, heat 4 1/2 cups broth to boiling....

Ingredients 1 lb boneless beef sirloin steak 3/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette dressing 6 cups baby spinach leaves 2 cups halved fresh strawberries 1/4 cup sliced green onions (4 medium) 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted Preparation In large nonmetal dish or resealable food-storage plastic bag, place steak. Add 1/4 cup of the vinaigrette dressing; turn to coat. Cover dish or seal bag; refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight to marinate....

Ingredients 3/4 lb tuna steaks (1 inch thick), cut into 2 serving pieces 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons bourbon or apple juice 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 2 medium green onions, sliced (2 tablespoons) Preparation In 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish, place fish. In small bowl, mix brown sugar, salt, bourbon, mustard and onions; pour over fish. Cover; refrigerate 1 hour to marinate. Heat gas or charcoal grill....

Ingredients 1/3 cup sun-dried tomato pesto 4 beef tenderloin steaks, 1 1/4 inches thick and about 3 inches in diameter 1/8 teaspoon pepper Preparation If pesto is not refrigerated, freeze 15 minutes to firm. Heat gas or charcoal grill. Make a horizontal cut into side of each steak, cutting to but not through opposite side and leaving about 1/2 inch uncut at each side, to form a pocket. Spoon firm pesto evenly into pockets....

Ingredients 1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ double chocolate chunk cookie mix 1/4 cup vegetable oil 2 tablespoons water 1 egg 1/2 cup marshmallow creme (from 7-oz jar) 1 bag (10 oz) peanut butter chips (1 2/3 cups) 2 tablespoons shortening Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Make cookie dough, using oil, water and egg, and bake as directed on package. Cool completely. Spoon about 1 teaspoon of marshmallow creme on the bottom of half of the cookies....

Ingredients 1 cup unsweetened almond milk 1 cup packed chopped kale 1/2 cup pineapple juice 1/2 cup diced pineapple 1 banana Preparation Puree ingredients in a blender until smooth. Related Video

Ingredients 1/4 cup unsalted butter 1 bag (10.5 oz) miniature marshmallows 1 teaspoon salt 4 cups Rice Chex™ cereal 4 cups Corn Chex™ cereal Preparation Grease 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish or pan with shortening, or spray with cooking spray. In 6- to 8-quart Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Add marshmallows and salt; cook 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until marshmallows are completely melted and bubbly. Remove from heat....

Ingredients 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature 1 cup sugar 1 large egg 4 teaspoons freshly grated lime zest, plus 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice (about 6 limes total) 2 teaspoons freshly grated orange zest (2 medium oranges) 1/2 teaspoon pure almond extract 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup yellow cornmeal, plus more for coating glass Lime Glaze Preparation In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes....