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Ingredients 5 cups milk 1 cup coarse grain polenta 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons heavy cream 1 tablespoon unsalted butter Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper Preparation In a large, deep saucepan bring milk to a boil over medium-high heat. While whisking constantly, add polenta in a slow, steady stream. Reduce heat to medium, cook until thickened, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon, about 15 minutes. Remove pan from heat and stir in cheese, heavy cream, and butter....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, room temperature 2 1/2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes 2 1/2 cups heavy cream 1 1/2 cups whole milk 1 garlic clove, smashed 1 teaspoon coarse salt 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper 4 ounces Gruyere cheese 1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees with rack in middle position. Spread butter across bottom and sides of a 2-quart baking dish. Peel potatoes and slice 1/8 inch thick....

Ingredients 1 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/2 cup butter, softened 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar 1 egg, slightly beaten 3/4 cup granulated sugar 2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup whipping cream 2 tablespoons orange-flavored liqueur 3 eggs, slightly beaten 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced 1 cup fresh blueberries 1 cup fresh raspberries 2 tablespoons apple jelly Preparation Heat oven to 450°F. In medium bowl, stir crust ingredients until soft dough forms....

Ingredients 6 cups bite-size pieces assorted fresh fruit (pineapple, watermelon and cantaloupe) 1 cup green grapes 1 cup blueberries or red grapes 3 small star fruit, cut into 24 slices 2 large mangoes, peeled, seeds removed and cut into large pieces 1/4 cup pineapple preserves Preparation Thread 4 to 6 pieces of fruits (except mangoes) on each of twenty-four 6-inch skewers. Place skewers on large serving platter; set aside. In food processor, place mango pieces and pineapple preserves....

Ingredients 2 navel oranges 1 cup sugar Preparation Leaving peel on, cut oranges into 1/4-inch rounds, then cut each round into a half-moon. Bring sugar and 2 cups water to a boil in a large pot, stirring occasionally, until sugar dissolves. Wash down sides of pot with a wet pastry brush to prevent sugar crystals from forming. Add orange slices to boiling syrup; reduce heat. Cover with parchment, and gently simmer until orange slices are soft and glazed, about 1 hour and 45 minutes....

Ingredients 1/4 cup soy sauce 2 tablespoons water 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon canola or olive oil 1 teaspoon packed brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 1/2 lbs) Preparation In shallow glass or plastic dish or resealable plastic food-storage bag, mix all ingredients except chicken. Cut and discard any fat from chicken with kitchen scissors or knife....

Ingredients 8 ounces baby spinach, stems removed (8 cups) 1 cup ricotta cheese 3/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled (4 ounces) Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 7 large eggs 1 stick unsalted butter 6 sheets phyllo dough (12 by 17 inches each), thawed if frozen Preparation Preheat oven to 500 degrees. Wash spinach, leaving some water clinging to leaves. Cook in a large saucepan over medium-high heat, covered, stirring occasionally, until wilted, about 3 minutes....

Ingredients 2 grapefruits, peel and pith removed 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar 1 teaspoon honey Coarse salt and pepper 1 1/2 pounds parsnips, peeled 1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves Preparation Working over a large bowl, cut out grapefruit segments, then squeeze 1/4 cup juice from membranes. Whisk in oil, vinegar, honey, and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. With a vegetable peeler, shave parsnips on the diagonal into strips....

Ingredients 1 small butternut squash 3 large unpeeled cooking apples 4 pork loin chops, 3/4 inch thick (about 1 1/4 lb) 3/4 cup sugar 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt Preparation Peel squash. Cut squash in half; remove seeds. Cut squash into 1/2-inch slices. Cut apples into quarters; remove cores. Cut apple pieces in half crosswise. Remove excess fat from pork. In 3 1/2- to 6-quart slow cooker, layer squash and apples....

Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ fudge brownie mix Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on brownie mix box 1 container Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy chocolate frosting Betty Crocker™ Decorating Decors multicolored candy sprinkles or colored sugar Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Line bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with foil. Grease foil on bottom only of pan with shortening or cooking spray. Make and bake brownie mix as directed on box....

Ingredients 1 pound dried cannellini beans 4 cups chicken broth 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes Salt 1 large bunch escarole, roughly chopped Vegetable oil, for grill 8 chicken-apple sausages (about 1 pound) Grated Parmesan, for serving Preparation In a 6-quart pressure cooker, cover beans by 2 inches water, bring to a boil, and remove from heat. Let soak 30 minutes. Drain beans and return to pressure cooker. Add broth, garlic, and red-pepper flakes; season with salt....

Ingredients 2 containers (5.3 oz each) Liberté® Greek plain yogurt 1/4 teaspoon coarse sea salt 3/4 cup lightly packed fresh cilantro sprigs 1 medium jalapeño chile, seeded, chopped 1 to 2 cloves garlic 2 tablespoons Spanish peanuts 2 tablespoons olive oil Crackers Olives Preparation In small bowl, mix yogurt and salt until well blended. Line mesh strainer with double layer of cheesecloth. Spoon yogurt mixture into cheesecloth; bring edges of cheesecloth up and over yogurt....

Ingredients 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 4 large cloves garlic, crushed 6 anchovy fillets, finely chopped 2 1/2 pounds small zucchini, trimmed and sliced into 1/4-inch-thick rounds 1 teaspoon coarse salt 1/4 cup drained small capers Preparation Heat olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until it begins to sizzle, about 1 minute. Add chopped anchovies and cook, stirring, until anchovies melt into oil, about 2 minutes....

Ingredients 16 pieces giardiniera (Italian pickled vegetables) 16 pimento-stuffed green olives 16 pieces bocconcino (bite-size fresh mozzarella ball) 16 small pieces thinly sliced prosciutto Preparation Onto each of 16 4-inch skewers, thread 1 piece giardiniera, 1 olive, 1 bocconcino, and 1 piece prosciutto. Related Video

Ingredients 6 large baking potatoes 6 large yams 1/3 to 1/2 cup milk 1/3 cup butter or margarine, softened 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/3 cup maple-flavored syrup 1/3 cup butter or margarine, softened Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Pierce baking potatoes and yams several times with fork to allow steam to escape. Bake 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours or until tender. Cut baking potatoes lengthwise in half; scoop out insides, leaving a thin shell....

Ingredients 1/2 cup Italian dressing 3/4 lb sliced fresh portabella mushrooms 4 cups bite-size pieces mixed salad greens 1/2 cup crumbled herbed or plain chèvre (goat) cheese (2 oz) 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (2 oz) 4 slices French bread, toasted and cut in half 4 roma (plum) tomatoes, sliced Preparation Set oven control to broil. Spray broiler pan rack with cooking spray. Brush dressing on both sides of mushrooms; reserve remaining dressing....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons finely chopped sliced almonds 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 tablespoons firm butter or margarine 1 jar (10 oz) maraschino cherries, drained, 1/4 cup juice reserved 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour 2/3 cup granulated sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1 teaspoon almond extract 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 2 eggs 3 tablespoons sliced almonds...

Ingredients 1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ peanut butter cookie mix 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 tablespoon water 1 egg 1 cup crushed plain potato chips 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips 3/4 cup peanut butter chips 1 cup finely chopped salted mixed nuts Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. In large bowl, stir cookie mix, oil, water, egg and potato chips until soft dough forms. Shape dough into 1-inch balls....

Ingredients 2 1/2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup firm butter or margarine 1/2 cup flaked coconut 1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts 1/4 cup whipping (heavy) cream 1 egg 1 can (8 ounces) pineapple, tidbits, well drained Preparation Heat oven to 425°F. Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray. Stir together Bisquick mix and sugar in large bowl. Cut in butter, using pastry blender or crisscrossing 2 knives, until crumbly....

Ingredients 1 pouch (17.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix Butter and egg called for on cookie mix pouch for drop cookies 3/4 cup Nutella® hazelnut spread 1 1/2 cups sliced fresh strawberries 1 cup fresh raspberries Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 12-inch pizza pan with cooking spray. In medium bowl, stir Cookie Tart ingredients until soft dough forms. Press dough evenly in pan. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until edges are golden brown....