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Ingredients 10 tablespoons (1 1/4 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces, room temperature, plus more for pans All-purpose flour, for pans 1 3/4 cups cake flour (not self-rising) 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3/4 cups granulated sugar 1/2 cup firmly packed light-brown sugar 3 large eggs 1 cup sour cream 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 5 ounces cream cheese, softened 2 to 2 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 ounces dark chocolate, melted and cooled Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees....

Ingredients 6 figs, washed and peeled 6 bacon slices Fine sea salt Freshly ground pepper Preparation Heat toaster oven to broil and line the toaster oven tray with foil. Wrap each fig in a strip of bacon, trimming the bacon as necessary, and secure with a toothpick. Season with salt and pepper and place on the toaster oven tray. Bake for about 8 to 10 minutes until the bacon is crisp and the figs are tender....

Ingredients 5 cups French Toast Crunch™ cereal 3 cups Rice Chex™ cereal 1 cup small pretzel sticks 1 cup pecans 1/4 cup butter 2 tablespoons real maple syrup 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Preparation In large bowl, stir together cereals, pretzels and pecans; set aside. In small microwavable bowl, microwave butter, syrup, brown sugar and cinnamon uncovered on High 2 minutes, stirring after 1 minute. Pour syrup mixture over cereal mixture; stir to coat evenly....

Ingredients 1 container (6 oz) Yoplait® Original yogurt pineapple 3/4 cup SpongeBob SquarePants Fruity Splash™ cereal 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen pineapple chunks 1 cup milk 1/2 cup ice, if desired Pineapple slices and additional cereal, if desired Preparation In blender, place first 5 ingredients. Cover; blend on high speed about 30 seconds or until smooth. To serve, wet the rims of 2 glasses with a pineapple slice, and divide smoothie between glasses....

Ingredients 2 teaspoons olive or vegetable oil 8 medium green onions, sliced ( 1/2 cup) 2 teaspoons finely chopped gingerroot 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1/2 cup peanut butter 1/2 cup chicken broth 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne) 1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, softened Assorted raw vegetables and crackers, if desired Preparation Heat oil in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook onions, gingerroot and garlic in oil about 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender....

Ingredients 1 box Honey Nut Cheerios™ Medley Crunch 3/4 cup sweetened coconut 1/2 cup slivered almonds 6 tablespoons butter 1 cup sugar 1 cup light corn syrup Preparation In large bowl, combine cereal, coconut and almonds. In 2-quart saucepan, heat butter, sugar and corn syrup to boiling. Boil 2 minutes or until sugar is dissolved. Pour syrup mixture over cereal mixture. Stir with rubber spatula until thoroughly coated. Related Video

Ingredients 1 container (8 oz) garden vegetable cream cheese spread 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives 1 small garlic clove, minced 1 loaf (16 oz) French bread, split lengthwise Preparation Heat gas or charcoal grill. In small bowl, mix cream cheese spread, chives and garlic. When grill is heated, place bread halves, cut side down, on gas grill over medium heat or on charcoal grill over medium coals. Cook 1 to 2 minutes or until light golden brown....

Ingredients 4 cups coleslaw mix or shredded cabbage 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar 1 tablespoon cider vinegar 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup) 1 large green cooking apple, sliced 1 pound fully cooked ham slice, about 1/2 inch thick Preparation Spray 10-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium heat. Cook all ingredients except ham in skillet about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until apple is crisp-tender....

Ingredients 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) margarine or butter 8 slices bread 2 teaspoons mustard 4 slices process American cheese 8 hot dogs Mustard or ketchup, if you like Preparation Heat the oven to 375°. Put the margarine in the saucepan. Heat over low heat for about 1 minute, stirring a few times with the wooden spoon, until margarine is melted. Take saucepan off hot burner. (Or put margarine in the microwavable bowl....

Ingredients 1 1/4 cups sugar 1 1/2 tablespoons light corn syrup 5 large egg whites, room temperature Preparation Bring 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, the corn syrup, and 3 tablespoons water to a boil, stirring. Wash down side of pan with a wet pastry brush, and cook sugar syrup, without stirring, until a candy thermometer registers 230 degrees. Meanwhile, beat egg whites with a mixer until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in remaining 2 tablespoons sugar....

Ingredients 1 box (18.3 oz) Betty Crocker™ fudge brownie mix Water, oil and egg called for on brownie mix box 1 container Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy rainbow chip frosting 1/4 teaspoon mint or peppermint extract 1 to 2 drops green food color Preparation Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Make brownies as directed on box for 13x9-inch pan. Cool completely, about 1 hour. In small bowl, stir together frosting, extract and food color until smooth....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons finely chopped red bell pepper 1/4 teaspoon chicken-flavor instant bouillon 3/4 cup water 1/2 cup uncooked couscous 2 tablespoons sliced green onions (2 medium) 1/4 cup pineapple preserves 2 teaspoons sweet hot mustard 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 1/2 lb) 2 teaspoons water Preparation In 1-quart saucepan, heat bell pepper, bouillon and water to boiling over high heat. Remove from heat; stir in couscous. Cover; let stand 5 minutes....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil 1 medium onion, sliced 1 large red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 large green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 cups water 2 cans (14.5 oz each) diced tomatoes in olive oil, garlic and spices (or other variety), undrained 1 can (6 oz) tomato paste 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms (3 oz) 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, crumbled...

Ingredients 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 sliced clove garlic Pinch red pepper flakes 2 cups chopped kale 1/2 cup thawed frozen edamame beans Coarse salt 3/4 cup cooked brown rice 1/4 cup shredded red cabbage 1 large egg Preparation In a medium skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add kale and cook, stirring, until wilted, about 2 minutes....

Ingredients 1/4 cup warm water 2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 package regular active dry yeast 1 lb Betty Crocker™ fresh russet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 3 cups) 2 eggs 1/2 cup olive oil 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh sage leaves 2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour Vegetable oil for frying 2/3 cup mayonnaise 2...

Ingredients 1 can (13.8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Classic Crust Pizza Crust 2 cups frozen potato wedges with skins, thawed (about 32 pieces) 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 3 medium roma (plum) tomatoes, coarsely chopped (1 1/2 cups) 1 medium zucchini, cut lengthwise in half, then cut crosswise into slices 1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper 1 cup shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese (4 ounces) Preparation Heat oven to 425°F....

Ingredients 1/2 pound imported prosciutto, thinly sliced 1 dried bay leaf 5 black peppercorns 4 large eggs, preferably pullet eggs 1 tablespoon rendered bacon fat Coarse salt 8 ounces small shrimp, preferably Maine, peeled and deveined 1/4 cup thinly sliced scallions, green parts only Preparation Preheat oven to 200 degrees. Place prosciutto slices in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet and transfer to oven. Let prosciutto cook until crisp, about 1 hour....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon active dry yeast 1 tablespoon sugar 3 cups warm (110 degrees) water 8 cups bread flour, plus more for work surface 3 tablespoons whole wheat flour 3 tablespoons coarse salt Preparation Stir together yeast, sugar, and warm water in the bowl of an electric mixer; let stand until foamy, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a mixer fitted with the dough hook attachment. In a large bowl, whisk together both flours and salt....

Ingredients Coarse salt 1/2 pound spaghetti 3/4 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined, roughly chopped 1/2 cup plain dried breadcrumbs 1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes 1/2 cup whole milk 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest, divided, plus wedges for serving 1/4 pound ground white-meat chicken 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 4 cups chicken broth 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley Preparation In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain....

Ingredients 6 tablespoons sugar Preparation Bring sugar and 6 tablespoons water to a boil in a small saucepan, stirring to dissolve sugar. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature before using. Related Video