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Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil 1 cup thinly sliced fresh carrots 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 stalk celery, thinly sliced 1 small zucchini or yellow summer squash, halved lengthwise, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices 3/4 cup uncooked regular long-grain white rice 1 1/2 cups water 1 (15 or 15.5-oz.) can kidney beans, drained, rinsed 1 (14.5-oz.) can diced tomatoes with basil, garlic and oregano, undrained 1/2 teaspoon salt Preparation Heat oil in large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat until hot....

Ingredients 2 1/2 cups sugar 2/3 cup light corn syrup 1/2 cup water Vegetable-oil cooking spray Preparation Place sugar, corn syrup, and 1/2 cup water in a 2-quart heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-high heat. Insert a candy thermometer, and cook the sugar mixture until it reaches 310 degrees to 320 degrees, what is known as the “hard-crack” stage. Remove pan from the heat, and carefully pour into a medium-size microwaveable glass bowl....

Ingredients 1/3 cup chilled mango nectar or juice 1/3 cup chilled dry champagne or sparkling wine 3 fresh blueberries Preparation To make cocktail, pour mango nectar then champagne into champagne flute. Garnish with blueberries. Related Video

Ingredients 1 container (5.3 oz) Greek vanilla yogurt 2/3 cup Cinnamon Toast Crunch™ cereal 2 tablespoons caramel topping Preparation Remove cover from yogurt; stir well with spoon. Recover, and place in freezer, stirring every 15 minutes until consistency of soft serve, 30 to 45 minutes. Meanwhile, reserve 1/4 cup cereal; set aside. Coarsely crush remaining cereal; place in small bowl. Stir reserved 1/4 cup cereal into frozen yogurt, forming a ball....

Ingredients 1 bag (1 lb) ready-to-eat baby-cut carrots 1/2 cup orange juice 3 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin or cinnamon 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves Preparation In 10-inch skillet, heat all ingredients except parsley to boiling over medium heat. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 7 to 9 minutes or until carrots are barely cooked through. Uncover skillet and stir carrots. Simmer about 2 minutes longer or until liquid is reduced to about 1 tablespoon and carrots have a glazed appearance....

Ingredients 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon sugar 1 cup (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces 1/4 to 1/2 cup ice water Preparation Pulse flour, salt, and sugar in a food processor (or whisk together by hand in a bowl). Add butter and pulse (or quickly cut in with a pastry blender or your fingertips) until mixture resembles coarse meal, with some larger pieces remaining....

Ingredients 3 peaches, peeled and sliced into thin wedges, or 1 bag (1 lb) frozen sliced peaches, thawed 1 container (6 oz) fresh raspberries (1 1/2 cups) 3/4 cup granulated sugar 2 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup firm butter or margarine 2/3 cup milk 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 1 egg, slightly beaten 1 tablespoon milk 1/4...

Ingredients 7 1/2 cups whole milk 1/2 cup blanched, sliced almonds 1 teaspoon saffron threads, plus 2 pinches for garnish 1 teaspoon ground cardamom 6 tablespoons honey Preparation Bring milk to a boil in a medium saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to low and add almonds, saffron, cardamom, and honey. Simmer, stirring, until all the ingredients are well combined, about 5 minutes. Serve hot, garnished with saffron. Related Video

Ingredients 2 cups dried navy beans (1 lb), sorted and rinsed 12 cups water 1 ham bone, 2 lb ham shanks or 2 lb smoked pork hocks 2 1/2 cups mashed potatoes 2 teaspoons salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup) 2 medium stalks celery, chopped (1 cup) 1 clove garlic, finely chopped Preparation In 4-quart Dutch oven, heat beans and water to boiling. Boil uncovered 2 minutes; remove from heat....

Ingredients 10 ounces dried fettuccine 5 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (about 1 1/2 pounds total) 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 medium red, green, and/or yellow sweet peppers, seeded and cut into bite-size strips 1 medium onion, sliced 3/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 teaspoon snipped fresh rosemary 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 cup maple syrup Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions; drain....

Ingredients 1 block (about 16 ounces) medium or medium-firm tofu 1 generous teaspoon Szechuan peppercorns 3 tablespoons canola oil 6 ounces ground beef or pork (not lean), roughly chopped to loosen 1 teaspoon minced peeled fresh ginger 1/2 teaspoon dried chile flakes (optional) 1 tablespoon fermented black beans 2 to 3 tablespoons Szechuan chile bean sauce 1 generous teaspoon sugar, plus more to taste 2 teaspoons light soy sauce Salt...

Ingredients 3 egg whites 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar 3/4 cup sugar 1 ounce unsweetened baking chocolate, coarsely grated 2 cups sliced strawberries 1 quart strawberry fat-free frozen yogurt Preparation Heat oven to 275°F. Line cookie sheet with heavy brown paper or aluminum foil. Beat egg whites and cream of tartar in medium bowl with electric mixer on high speed until foamy. Beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time; continue beating until stiff and glossy....

Ingredients 1 cup chopped fresh strawberries 1/2 cup chopped cucumber 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro Juice of 1 lime Salt and pepper to taste Preparation In small bowl, mix all ingredients until combined. Serve or refrigerate. Related Video

Ingredients Coarse salt 1 ripe plantain (10 ounces), peeled, deveined, and cut into 4-inch pieces 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces 1 tablespoon heavy cream, warmed Preparation Fill a small pot with water and a pinch of salt; bring to a boil. Add plantain and cook until soft, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain and immediately transfer to a ricer set over the bowl of an electric mixer and rice....

Ingredients 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup sour cream 1 to 3 tablespoons finely chopped chipotle chiles in adobo sauce (from 7-oz can) Juice of 1 lime (about 2 tablespoons) 2 cups shredded red cabbage 1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ black beans, drained, rinsed 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 8 Old El Paso™ flour tortillas for soft tacos & fajitas (6 inch; from 8....

Ingredients 2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons unsweetened baking cocoa 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1 cup milk 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules or crystals 1 egg 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips 1/2 cup chopped roasted almonds 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips 1/4 teaspoon vegetable oil Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Grease or spray bottoms only of 12 regular-size muffin cups, or place paper baking cup in each muffin cup....

Ingredients 5 cups thinly sliced peeled tart apples (about 5 medium) 1 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup water 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 3/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla 3 tablespoons butter 2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 2/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons shortening 4 to 6 tablespoons cold water Preparation In 2-quart saucepan, mix apples, brown sugar, water and lemon juice....

Ingredients 1 bag (14 oz) frozen broccoli florets 2 cups frozen stir-fry bell peppers and onions (from 1-lb bag) 1/2 cup raisins 2 tablespoons reduced-fat coleslaw dressing 2 tablespoons real bacon pieces (from 2.8-oz package) Preparation Cook broccoli and stir-fry bell peppers separately in microwave as directed on packages. Drain well. In large bowl, toss broccoli, bell peppers, raisins and coleslaw dressing. Sprinkle with bacon. Serve warm. Related Video

Ingredients 4 large cloves garlic 3 cups fresh broccoli florets 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 cup grape tomatoes 2 tablespoons butter, softened 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper Preparation Heat oven to 425°F. Fold small sheet of heavy-duty foil in half, creasing it to form double thickness. Place garlic in center of foil; drizzle with 1 teaspoon water. Fold foil tightly to seal. Bake 20 minutes or until garlic is lightly browned and tender....

Ingredients 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest (from 2 lemons) 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom 1/4 teaspoon fine salt 1 cup all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled), plus more for working 1/2 cup chopped pistachios 1 pint frozen vanilla yogurt 1 medium mango, peeled, pitted, and thinly sliced 1/4 cup chopped pistachios Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees....