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Ingredients 6 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened 2 tablespoons shortening 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar 1/4 cup granulated sugar 2 tablespoons fat-free egg product 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs 3/4 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips 1 bag (8 oz) toffee bits 30 paper lollipop sticks 6 oz chocolate-flavored candy coating (1 cup), chopped, melted 1 large block white plastic foam Preparation In large bowl, beat butter, shortening, brown sugar and granulated sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy....

Ingredients 4 large (4 to 5 inches) portabella mushroom caps, stems removed 1 box (9 oz) frozen chopped spinach 1 teaspoon vegetable oil 1/4 cup chopped onion 1 1/4 cups vegetable broth 1 teaspoon curry powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup uncooked instant brown rice 1/4 cup shredded carrot 1/4 cup plain yogurt, if desired Sliced green onion, if desired Preparation Heat gas or charcoal grill. With small metal spoon, scrape underside of mushroom caps to remove dark gills....

Ingredients Cutout Cookie Dough Preparation On a large sheet of parchment paper, lightly flour both sides of 1 disk green dough, cover with more parchment, and roll out to about 1/8 inch thick. Repeat with second disk. Remove top sheets of parchment. On a lightly floured work surface, roll pieces of red dough into thin snakes. Arrange on top of green dough in desired pattern. (If dough gets too soft to work with, refrigerate 10 minutes before continuing....

Ingredients 4 boxes (10 oz each) frozen raspberries, thawed, undrained 1 can (6 oz) frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed 1 bottle (2 liters) ginger ale, chilled Preparation In 4-quart Dutch oven, cook raspberries over medium heat 10 minutes, stirring frequently; cool slightly. Push through strainer with large spoon to remove seeds. Refrigerate raspberry juice at least 2 hours. In large pitcher, mix raspberry juice and lemonade concentrate. Stir in ginger ale. Serve immediately over ice....

Ingredients 1 medium banana 3 tubes (2.25 oz each) Yoplait® Go-Gurt® yogurt or Yoplait® Go-Gurt® Protein yogurt, any flavor (from 1 lb 2 oz box) 1 cup frozen unsweetened whole strawberries 1/2 cup orange juice Preparation In blender, place all ingredients. Cover; blend on high speed about 30 seconds or until smooth. Pour about 1 tablespoon into each of 36 sections of ice cube trays or shaped molds. Freeze at least 2 hours until firm....

Ingredients 1 medium peeled or unpeeled cucumber 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (from 6-oz container) 2 tablespoons chopped onion 2 teaspoons chopped fresh mint 1 lb lean ground chicken 1 cup chopped fresh spinach 1/4 cup chopped pitted kalamata olives 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano leaves 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 2 whole-grain pita breads (6 inch), cut in half to form pockets...

Ingredients 6 very thin slices white onion Coarse salt 1 pound haricots verts, trimmed 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar Freshly ground pepper 1/2 pound cherry or grape tomatoes, halved 2 ounces shaved ricotta salata or crumbled feta cheese Preparation Place the onion in a small bowl. Cover with cold water and let stand for 30 minutes. Drain and pat dry with clean kitchen towels; set aside....

Ingredients 1 cup whole milk 1 1/2 cups skim milk 1 cup canned unsweetened coconut milk 1 cinnamon stick 1 vanilla bean, halved lengthwise, seeds scraped out, seeds and pod reserved or 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 1 teaspoon salt 1 1/4 cups uncooked jasmine rice, rinsed and drained 3/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup raisins, soaked in rum or water and drained 1 1/4 cups heavy whipping cream 1 teaspoon freshly grated lime zest...

Ingredients 3/4 cup water 1 cup chopped onions 2 small unpeeled red potatoes, cubed (1 cup) 1/2 cup chopped carrot 1/2 cup chopped celery 1/3 cup chopped green bell pepper 2 large cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 box (9 oz) frozen spinach 1/4 cup uncooked rosamarina or orzo pasta (1 1/2 oz) or 1/4 cup broken spaghetti (1 oz) 2 cans (14 oz each) chicken broth 1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans, drained, rinsed...

Ingredients 4 medium tomatoes 2 cups cold cooked brown rice 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (2 ounces) 1/4 cup sour cream 1/4 cup salsa 2 teaspoons lime or lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 medium green onions, sliced (1/4 cup) Shredded iceberg lettuce Preparation Cut 1/2-inch slice from top of each tomato. Scoop out tomato pulp and seeds. Discard seeds, and chop pulp. Mix tomato pulp and remaining ingredients except lettuce....

Ingredients 4 cups Turkey Gravy 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 tablespoon olive oil 3 tablespoons shallots, finely chopped 6 ounces assorted mushrooms, such as white button, crimini, chanterelle, and oyster, coarsely chopped 3 tablespoons Madeira 1 teaspoon thyme leaves Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper Preparation In a medium saucepan, bring turkey gravy to a boil over medium-high heat; immediately reduce to a simmer. Meanwhile, heat butter and olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat....

Ingredients 1/2 cup white vanilla baking chips 1/2 cup chopped nuts 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar 2/3 cup hot water 1/2 cup cut-up dates 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup white vanilla baking chips 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1 egg Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. In small bowl, mix all topping ingredients until well blended; set aside....

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ whole wheat flour 3/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 3 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup fat-free (skim) milk 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/3 cup canola or vegetable oil 2 teaspoons grated orange peel 1 egg 1/2 cup chopped dates Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Grease bottoms only of 12 regular-size muffin cups with shortening or cooking spray (do not use paper baking cups)....

Ingredients 8 frozen vegetable and grain protein breakfast patties 2 medium cooking apples, chopped (2 cups) 1 cup maple-flavored syrup 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 8 packaged frozen pancakes Preparation Prepare patties as directed on package. While patties are cooking, mix apples, syrup and cinnamon in 12-inch nonstick skillet. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to medium. Cook about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until apples are tender. Prepare pancakes as directed on package....

Ingredients 2/3 cup dried Scritti Grossi beans or cranberry beans 3 1/4 tablespoons chopped red onion 2 3/4 tablespoons chopped celery 1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped carrot 1 (1/4-pound) piece of prosciutto 1 sprig fresh sage 1 sprig fresh parsley 1/4 teaspoon whole black peppercorns 1 cup peeled, chopped potato Coarse salt 1/3 cup chopped proscuitto 1/4 cup chopped red onion 2 tablespoons chopped celery 2 tablespoons chopped carrot...

Ingredients 3 cups extra-virgin olive oil 2 habanero chiles, halved lengthwise 1 teaspoon lemon zest 2 dried bay leaves Preparation Place all ingredients in a clean jar and close tightly. Transfer to refrigerator and let stand at least 2 weeks, until desired level of heat is reached, stirring every 2 to 3 days. Remove chiles and keep refrigerated until ready to use. Related Video

Ingredients 4 hoagie buns 9 oz smoked sausage, cut diagonally into 1/2-inch-thick planks 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 cups sliced (1/4 inch) onions 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 red bell pepper, seeded, cut into 1/4-inch-thick strips 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese (4 oz) Preparation Line cookie sheet with foil. Cut buns in half horizontally, cutting almost but not completely through; place opened on cookie sheet. Set aside. Heat 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat....

Ingredients 1 lb parsnips, peeled and shredded 1 medium sweet potato (8 oz), peeled and shredded 1/3 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons chopped green onions (2 medium) 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne) 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 2 eggs, slightly beaten 6 tablespoons canola oil 3/4 cup sour cream Additional chopped green onions, if desired Preparation In medium bowl, mix all ingredients except oil, sour cream and additional green onions until blended....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 2 medium stalks celery, sliced (1 cup) 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried sage leaves 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram leaves 3/4 teaspoon chopped fresh or 1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon leaves 1/2 teaspoon salt 7 cups soft bread cubes (about 10 slices bread) 2 medium carrots, shredded (1 1/2 cups)...

Ingredients 3 pink grapefruits, peel and pith removed, cut into segments 1 pomegranate, seeded 2 Asian pears, quartered, cored, cut into thin wedges 1 1/2 tablespoons raw honey 6 to 8 fresh mint leaves Flaky sea salt Preparation In a medium bowl, toss grapefruit, pomegranate seeds, pears, and honey. Top with mint and salt. Related Video