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Ingredients 4 cups brussels sprouts 3 tablespoons sherry-wine vinegar 3 tablespoons maple syrup or honey 1 tablespoon very finely chopped shallots 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1/3 cup walnut oil Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper 3/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans Preparation Trim any damaged leaves from brussels sprouts and trim stem ends. Using a sharp paring knife, make an “X” in the bottom of each sprout. Fill a saucepan fitted with a steamer basket with 1/2 inch water and bring to a boil over high heat....

Ingredients 1 bag (12 oz) frozen broccoli cuts 1 cup frozen unsweetened mango chunks 1/2 cup carrot juice 1/2 cup orange juice 1 tablespoon sugar Preparation Cook broccoli as directed on package. Rinse with cold water until cooled. Drain. In blender, place 1/4 cup of the cooked broccoli and remaining ingredients. (Cover and refrigerate remaining broccoli for another use.) Cover; blend on high speed about 30 seconds or until smooth....

Ingredients 1 1/4 cups dry white wine 6 cloves garlic, peeled 2 large shallots, quartered and peeled (root end left intact) 1 1/2 pounds small red potatoes Red-pepper flakes (optional) 6 ears corn, shucked and halved 5 dozen clams, scrubbed 2 lemons, quartered 1 pound shell-on extra-jumbo shrimp (16 to 20) 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano leaves Preparation In a 12-quart stockpot, bring wine and 3/4 cup water to a boil....

Ingredients 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour, plus more for parchment 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt 1 stick unsalted butter, softened 1 cup sugar 1 large egg 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Red and pink gel-paste food coloring Cream Filling Preparation Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Beat together butter and sugar with a mixer on medium speed until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Beat in egg and vanilla....

Ingredients 1 box (15.25 oz) Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ Butter Recipe Yellow Cake Mix 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 2 tablespoons baking cocoa 1 tub (15.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy Coconut Pecan Frosting 1/3 cup milk 1 cup raisins, if desired 2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 egg, slightly beaten Caramel topping, if desired Sweetened whipped cream, if desired Pecan halves, if desired Toasted coconut, if desired...

Ingredients 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1 package (1 oz) unflavored gelatin (about 2 teaspoons) 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix) (from 15-oz. can) 2 pasteurized eggs, separated 1/3 cup milk 1 package (6 oz) ready-to-use graham cracker pie crust 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar 1/3 cup granulated sugar 3/4 cup whipping cream Preparation In 1-quart saucepan, stir brown sugar, gelatin, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and salt....

Ingredients 1 box (18.3 oz) Betty Crocker™ fudge brownie mix Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on brownie mix box for cakelike brownies 2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 cups fresh raspberries 1/8 teaspoon Betty Crocker™ red gel food color 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream Preparation Heat oven to 325°F. Grease bottom of 13x9-inch pan with shortening or cooking spray....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 red onions, thinly sliced 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup red-wine vinegar 1/2 cup dry red wine, preferably Syrah or Zinfandel Preparation Place oil in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Add onions, and cook until they begin to soften and become translucent, 8 to 10 minutes. Add sugar and continue cooking for 1 minute. Carefully add vinegar and wine. Increase the heat and bring to a boil, and immediately reduce to a simmer....

Ingredients 2 1/4 teaspoons Spicy Paprika Rub 4 salmon steaks (7 to 8 ounces each) Preparation Heat grill to medium. Rub Spicy Paprika Rub on both sides of salmon steaks. Lightly oil grates. Place salmon on grill; cover grill, and cook until fish just flakes with a fork, about 4 minutes per side. Related Video

Ingredients 1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ salted caramel cookie mix 2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/3 cup butter, melted 1 egg 1/2 cup white candy sprinkles (about 3 oz) 3 cups toasted pecans 1 cup Hershey’ssemi-sweet chocolate chips 40 Hershey'sKisses™ Brand milk chocolates, unwrapped 40 Hershey’s™ Hugs™ Brand candies, unwrapped Preparation In medium bowl, stir cookie mix, flour, melted butter and egg until soft dough forms....

Ingredients 1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper 2 teaspoons finely chopped seeded jalapeño chilies 1 teaspoon finely chopped or grated gingerroot or 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 cup peach preserves 1 tablespoon lime juice 1 small mango, chopped (1 cup) 4 beef boneless New York strip steaks (about 1 1/2 pounds) 1 to 2 teaspoons Caribbean jerk seasoning Preparation Mix bell pepper, chilies and gingerroot in medium bowl. Stir in preserves, lime juice and mango....

Ingredients 4 medium unpeeled sweet potatoes (1 1/2 lb) 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation Heat oven to 450°F. Spray 15x10x1-inch pan with cooking spray. Cut sweet potatoes into 1/2-inch wedges. In large bowl, toss potatoes and oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place potatoes in single layer in pan. Bake uncovered 25 to 30 minutes, turning occasionally, until potatoes are golden brown and tender when pierced with fork....

Ingredients 1 teaspoon salt-free southwest chipotle seasoning 2 large dark-orange sweet potatoes (1 lb), peeled, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices Olive oil cooking spray 1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro Preparation Heat oven to 425°F. Spray large cookie sheet with cooking spray. Place 3/4 teaspoon of the seasoning in 1-gallon resealable food-storage plastic bag; add potatoes. Seal bag; shake until potatoes are evenly coated....

Ingredients 18 wonton skins (about 3 1/4-inch square) 1 package (20 oz) refrigerated macaroni and cheese 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper 1 package (1 oz) Old El Paso™ taco seasoning mix 1/4 cup water 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend (4 oz) 1/2 cup sour cream 1/2 cup sliced green onions (8 medium) 1/2 cup sliced ripe olives...

Ingredients 1/2 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef 1/3 cup water 2 teaspoons taco seasoning mix (from 1.25-oz package) 2 1/4 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 2 cups taco sauce Preparation In 8-inch skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in water and taco seasoning mix. Cook uncovered over medium heat 2 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until most of liquid is absorbed....

Ingredients 1/4 cup fat-free mayonnaise or salad dressing 1/4 cup plain fat-free yogurt 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon fat-free (skim) milk 2 medium unpeeled red eating apples, coarsely chopped (2 cups) 2 medium celery stalks, chopped (1 cup) 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped nuts Salad greens, if desired Preparation Mix mayonnaise, yogurt, lemon juice and milk in medium bowl. Stir in apples, celery and nuts. Serve on salad greens. Cover and refrigerate any remaining salad....

Ingredients 1 small honeydew melon 1 pound watermelon 1 small cantaloupe 20 ounces dry white table wine 20 ounces sweet Riesling wine 32 ounces Moscato d’Asti wine 12 red grape, sliced in half Preparation Using three different size melon ballers, measuring from 1/3 to 7/8 inch in diameter, scoop the melons into balls. Place the melon balls onto a baking pan, spreading them so that they don’t touch one another. Freeze until solid, 2 to 3 hours or overnight....

Ingredients 2 cups vanilla fat-free frozen yogurt, slightly softened 1/4 cup fat-free (skim) milk 1/12 cooled slice angel food cake, torn into pieces (from 12-inch cake) Fat-free whipped topping, thawed, if desired Fresh berries, if desired Reduced-calorie chocolate-flavor syrup, if desired Preparation In blender, place yogurt and milk. Cover and blend on high speed until smooth and creamy. Add cake pieces; cover and blend until smooth, stopping blender to scrape down sides if necessary....

Ingredients 8 ounces uncooked capellini (angel hair) pasta 2 tablespoons olive or canola oil 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 3/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves 1 small avocado, peeled, pitted and cut into small cubes 4 medium tomatoes, cut into small cubes 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. While pasta is cooking, heat oil in 3-quart saucepan over medium heat. Cook garlic in oil about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until garlic is tender but not brown; remove from heat....

Ingredients All-purpose flour, for rolling 1 homemade or store-bought single-crust pie dough 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 2 cups medium diced yellow onion (from 1 large onion) Coarse salt and ground pepper 6 large eggs 3/4 cup heavy cream 3/4 pound broccoli florets, steamed until crisp-tender 1 cup grated sharp cheddar (4 ounces) Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Lightly flour a rolling pin and work surface and roll out dough to a 12-inch round....