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Ingredients 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into pieces, plus more for baking sheets 8 ounces best-quality bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder 4 large eggs, room temperature 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup firmly packed dark-brown sugar 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt 1 cup all-purpose flour, sifted Ganache for Mocha Fudge Brownies Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly coat with butter two 8 1/2-by-12-inch rimmed baking sheets, and line with parchment paper; set aside....

Ingredients 1 cup pretzels 1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ peanut butter cookie mix Water, vegetable oil and egg called for on cookie mix pouch 1 bar (7 oz) milk chocolate candy, unwrapped, separated into 32 pieces (reserve remaining chocolate for another use) Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. In food processor, place pretzels. Cover; process to fine crumbs. Place in bowl; set aside. In large bowl, make cookie dough as directed on pouch....

Ingredients 4 whole eggs 6 egg whites 3/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1/4 teaspoon salt Dash pepper 2 teaspoons canola or olive oil 2 cups frozen Italian-blend vegetables, thawed (from 1-lb bag) 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese Preparation In medium bowl, beat whole eggs, egg whites, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper until well mixed. In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Pour egg mixture into skillet; top with vegetables. Reduce heat to medium-low....

Ingredients 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature 12 radishes, trimmed and halved 5 stalks celery, cut crosswise into 1 1/2-inch pieces 1/3 cup fig jam Preparation Place cream cheese in a pastry bag fitted with a 1/4-inch fluted tip. Pipe cream cheese onto radishes and celery, and top each with fig jam (about 1/8 teaspoon each). Related Video

Ingredients 2 boxes Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ white cake mix 2 1/2 cups water 2/3 cup vegetable oil 6 egg whites Red and blue food color 2 containers (1 lb each) Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy vanilla frosting Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Place jumbo paper baking cup in each of 12 jumbo muffin cups. In large bowl, beat cake mixes, water, oil and egg whites with electric mixer on low speed 1 minute, then on medium speed 2 to 3 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally, until well blended....

Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ chocolate fudge cake mix Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box 1 cup Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy milk chocolate frosting (from 1-lb container) 1/4 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips 4 cups light blue candy melts or coating wafers (24 oz) 2 tablespoons shortening 40 paper lollipop sticks Block of plastic foam Preparation Make and bake cake mix as directed on box for 13x9-inch pan, using water, oil and eggs....

Ingredients 1/4 cup seafood seasoning 3 lb uncooked medium shrimp in shells 3/4 cup finely chopped celery 1/2 cup finely chopped onion 1/3 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons capers, drained 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel 2 tablespoons lemon juice 3/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning Chopped avocado, if desired Chopped fresh cilantro, if desired Preparation In Dutch oven, heat 12 cups water and seafood seasoning to boiling. Add shrimp. Cook uncovered 3 to 5 minutes or until shrimp are pink; drain....

Ingredients 1 slice turkey bacon, cut into small slices 2 tablespoons finely chopped green bell pepper 1 can (8.3 oz) baked beans 1/4 cup chopped tomato 1 tablespoon thick-and-spicy hickory-smoked barbecue sauce Preparation In 1-quart saucepan, cook bacon over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp. Remove bacon from saucepan, leaving drippings in pan. Cook bell pepper in bacon drippings, stirring occasionally, until tender. Reduce heat to medium-low. Stir in beans, tomato, barbecue sauce and bacon....

Ingredients 1/4 cup mayonnaise 3 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon white vinegar 2 teaspoons poppy seed 2 cups fresh strawberry halves 2 cups fresh blueberries 1 orange, peeled, chopped Toasted sliced almonds, if desired Preparation In small bowl, mix mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar and poppy seed with wire whisk until well blended. In medium bowl, mix strawberries, blueberries and orange. Just before serving, pour dressing over fruit; toss to combine. Sprinkle with almonds....

Ingredients 1 container (6 oz) Yoplait® Original yogurt strawberry 2 tablespoons Cheerios™ cereal 3 teaspoons diced fresh strawberries Preparation Remove 1 tablespoon yogurt from yogurt container. Stir in 1 tablespoon of the cereal and 2 teaspoons of the diced strawberries. Top with remaining cereal and strawberries. Related Video

Ingredients 1 cup long-grain white rice 1/3 cup rice vinegar 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce 4 teaspoons sugar 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated 2 teaspoons vegetable oil, plus more for brushing 1 pound sirloin, fat trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces 4 heads baby bok choy, halved 2 bunch scallions, white and light green parts cut into 2-inch pieces Preparation Cook rice according to package instructions. In a medium bowl, whisk together vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, and ginger until sugar is dissolved....

Ingredients 1/2 pound fully cooked smoked turkey sausage ring, cut into 1/2-inch slices 2/3 cup shredded carrot 1/4 cup chopped onion 2 cans (15 1/2 ounces each) great northern beans, drained and 3/4 cup liquid reserved 1 teaspoon dried marjoram leaves 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation Mix all ingredients including reserved bean liquid in 2- to 3 1/2-quart slow cooker. Cover and cook on low heat setting 6 to 8 hours, or until hot and bubbly, to blend and develop flavors....

Ingredients 1/2 loaf Pugliese, sliced lengthwise, and again into 1 1/2-inch strips; cross-cut into 2-inch bread chunks, about 4 cups 1 red pepper, quartered and thinly sliced crosswise 1 seedless cucumber, chopped 1 tomato, chopped 1/3 red onion, thinly sliced 2/3 cup olive oil 1/3 cup red-wine vinegar Pinch of sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 6 ounces Greek feta, cut in chunks Preparation Spread bread on pan to dry out for a couple hours or overnight....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons butter 8 oz regular marshmallows (4 cups) 4 cups Wheaties™ cereal 1/2 cup coarsely chopped nuts 1/2 cup shredded coconut 1/2 teaspoon salt 4 oz sweet or semisweet baking chocolate, melted Preparation Butter 8- or 9-inch square pan. In double boiler over hot water or in 3-quart saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and marshmallows, stirring occasionally, until completely melted. Remove from heat. Fold in cereal, nuts, coconut and salt....

Ingredients 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/8 teaspoon baking soda 2 teaspoons salt 1 cup (8 ounces) Plugra European-style unsalted butter 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons light-brown sugar 1/4 cup glucose 1 large egg 3/4 cup dried blueberries 1/2 cup plus 1/3 cup Milk Crumbs Preparation Line two baking sheets with parchment paper; set aside. In a large bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside....

Ingredients 1/4 cup cider vinegar 1 teaspoon granulated sugar 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1 medium cucumber 1 small red onion, cut in half, sliced (1/2 cup) 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 2/3 cup chicken broth 3 tablespoons rice vinegar 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 teaspoon finely chopped gingerroot 2...

Ingredients 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 tablespoons water 2 cups whipping (heavy) cream 1 teaspoon vanilla 3/4 cup water 6 tablespoons butter 2 teaspoons granulated sugar 1/8 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 eggs 1 egg white 3 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon light corn syrup 1/2 cup whipping (heavy) cream 2 oz bittersweet baking chocolate, chopped 1 oz unsweetened baking chocolate, chopped 2...

Ingredients 1 tablespoon butter or margarine 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast halves or thighs, cut into 1/2-inch strips 1 package Hamburger Helper™ four cheese lasagna 2 1/2 cups hot water 1 cup milk 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed to drain 1 tomato, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1/4 cup milk Preparation Melt butter in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in butter 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden brown....

Ingredients 4 lb russet potatoes, peeled 1 large onion 2 cups small-curd cottage cheese 2 cups shredded mild Cheddar cheese 6 tablespoons chopped fresh chives 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg 4 eggs, beaten Salt and pepper to taste Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Shred potatoes by rubbing them across the larger holes of a box grater. In large bowl, place shredded potatoes; cover with cold water....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil 2 medium onions, chopped (1 cup) 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped (1 cup) 2 medium carrots, chopped (1 cup) 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 cans (14 1/2 ounces each) ready-to-serve chicken broth 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained 1 can (15 to 16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained 1 cup diced cooked chicken 2 teaspoons chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves...