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Ingredients 4 cups raspberries or sliced strawberries 1/4 cup sugar 2 1/3 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 1/2 cup milk 3 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted 2 ounces white baking bars (white chocolate), finely chopped Preparation Heat oven to 425°F. Toss raspberries and 1/4 cup sugar. Let stand 10 minutes. Meanwhile, stir together remaining ingredients until soft dough forms. Turn dough onto surface dusted with Bisquick. Knead 10 times....

Ingredients Supplies: 2 cups fresh cranberries 10 to 12 fresh small bay leaves 2 1/2 yards (1/8-inch-wide) gold ribbon or gold wire Large yarn needle 2 bunches asparagus (about 2 1/2 pounds) 1/2 pound thinly sliced prosciutto, cut into 6x1-inch strips 1/2 cup spreadable cheese Food-safe flowerpot (4 to 5 inches in diameter) Caesar dressing Preparation Thread cranberries and bay leaves onto ribbon or wire, using needle, to make a garland....

Ingredients 2 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup cold butter, cut into pieces 1/2 cup ice water 1 1/3 cups finely chopped fresh strawberries 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 teaspoon grated orange peel 2 tablespoons orange juice 1 egg, beaten 1 tablespoon turbinado sugar (raw sugar) Preparation In food processor, place flour and salt. Cover; process until combined. Add butter. Cover; process with on-and-off pulses until crumbly....

Ingredients Supplies: 1 each large lemon, lime and orange 1 cup each sun-dried tomato dip, pesto and ripe olive caponata 10 to 12 green onions, trimmed at both ends 12 to 18 assorted thin breadsticks Food-safe urn or vase (7 or 8 inches in diameter) 1 yard 1-inch-wide ribbon or raffia Tray or platter 4-inch twig bird nests, if desired Preparation Cut each fruit in half; hollow out halves. Cut thin slice from bottom of each half to keep from rolling....

Ingredients 1 large celery root (about 1 3/4 pounds), peeled and cut into large wedges 2 Granny Smith apples, peeled, quartered, and cored 1/2 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1/4 cup whole milk 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1/3 cup toasted walnuts, roughly chopped 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley Preparation Using the large holes on a box grater or the grating disk of a food processor, shred celery root and apples and transfer to a large bowl....

Ingredients 3 cups uncooked fusilli (corkscrew) pasta (9 ounces) 3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 medium yellow bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces 1/2 pound asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 tablespoon water 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1 container (10 ounces) refrigerated reduced-fat Alfredo pasta sauce Preparation Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. While pasta is cooking, spray 12-inch skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat....

Ingredients 2 teaspoons olive oil 4 bone-in chicken leg quarters (2 lb), skinned 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 cups seedless red grapes 1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 4 large shallots, peeled, quartered Fresh thyme sprigs, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 425°F. In 12-inch ovenproof skillet, heat 1 teaspoon of the oil over medium-high heat. Sprinkle chicken with pepper and salt. Add chicken to skillet; cook 8 minutes, turning once, until browned....

Ingredients 4 egg whites 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar 1 cup sugar Almond Praline 1 1/2 cups whipping (heavy) cream 1 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon instant espresso coffee (dry) 1/4 teaspoon almond extract Preparation Heat oven to 225°F. Cover 3 cookie sheets with cooking parchment paper or heavy brown paper. Beat egg whites and cream of tartar in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until foamy. Beat in 1 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high speed; continue beating until stiff and glossy....

Ingredients 1/4 cup butter, softened 1 tablespoon finely chopped green onion (1 medium) 1 teaspoon grated orange peel 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 teaspoon celery salt 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper 4 tuna steaks, 1 inch thick (about 1 1/4 lb) 4 green onions, trimmed Preparation Heat gas or charcoal grill. In small bowl, mix butter, 1 tablespoon chopped green onion and the orange peel; set aside. In another small bowl, mix oil, celery salt and pepper....

Ingredients 4 cups Multi-Bran Chex™ cereal 4 cups Honey Nut Chex™ cereal 1/2 cup coarsely chopped hazelnuts (filberts) or walnuts 1/2 cup sunflower nuts 1/4 cup butter or margarine 1/4 cup honey 1 cup shredded coconut 1/2 cup raisins Preparation In large microwavable bowl, mix cereals, hazelnuts and sunflower nuts. In 2-cup microwavable measuring cup, microwave butter and honey uncovered on High 1 to 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds, until mixture comes to a full boil and butter is melted....

Ingredients 1 bunch fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, finely chopped 1/4 large bunch fresh cilantro leaves, finely chopped 1 shallot, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, chopped 3 pepperoncini peppers, finely chopped, plus 1/2 cup brine 1/2 red bell pepper, finely chopped 1/2 red onion, finely chopped 2 cups extra-virgin olive oil Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar Preparation In a medium bowl, combine parsley, cilantro, shallot, garlic, pepperoncini peppers and brine, red pepper, onion, and oil....

Ingredients 6 large apples, such as Granny Smith, Fuji, or Jonathan, cored and quartered 1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans 1/4 cup sweet red Kosher wine, such as Manischewitz 2 tablespoons sugar, or to taste 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, or to taste Preparation Combine apples, pecans, wine, sugar, and cinnamon in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the blade attachment. Pulse until coarsely chopped. Taste and adjust for seasoning....

Ingredients Tomato-Mint Sauce 2 pounds ground lamb 3 cups cubed crusty white Italian bread, crusts removed, dipped in water 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 large egg 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint, plus 1/4 cup for garnish 2 tablespoons coarse salt 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano Pinch of freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup heavy cream 2 tablespoons creme fraiche...

Ingredients 6 egg whites Pinch of salt 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 1/2 cups superfine sugar Preparation Preheat oven to 225 degrees. Line 2 large baking sheets with aluminum foil. Beat the egg whites until foamy. Add the salt, cream of tartar, and vanilla and continue beating. Add the sugar 1 teaspoon at a time, beating about 30 seconds between additions. When all the sugar has been added, beat an additional 6 minutes....

Ingredients 8 slices bacon 4 slices crusty bread, toasted 1 garlic clove, peeled 4 cups sliced mixed mushrooms 8 eggs 1/4 cup ricotta Chopped fresh tarragon Preparation Cook bacon until crisp. Rub toast slices with garlic clove. Saute mushrooms in 2 teaspoons bacon fat, season, and divide among toasts. Lightly scramble eggs in 1 tablespoon bacon fat; when set but still wet, fold in ricotta and tarragon; season. Top mushrooms with eggs and crumbled bacon....

Ingredients 6 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1/2 yellow onion, diced small 1 can (28 ounces) whole peeled tomatoes, pureed 2 teaspoons smoked paprika Coarse salt and ground pepper 3/4 pound short, twisted pasta, such as cavatappi or fusilli 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley Preparation In a medium saucepan, cook bacon over medium-high, stirring occasionally, until fat is rendered and bacon is crisp, 8 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer bacon to a plate....

Ingredients 1/2 pound bulk Italian sausage 1 package (4.9 ounces) Betty Crocker™ au gratin potatoes 2 1/4 cups hot water 2/3 cup milk 1 package (10 ounces) frozen Italian green beans 1 can (4 ounces) mushroom pieces and stems, drained 1/3 cup pizza or spaghetti sauce 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (2 ounces) Grated Parmesan cheese, if desired Preparation Cook sausage in 10-inch skillet until no longer pink; drain. Stir in Potatoes, Sauce Mix, hot water and milk; stir in green beans and mushrooms....

Ingredients 2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup cold butter 1/4 cup cold water 1 1/4 cups fresh raspberries 1/4 cup granulated sugar 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1 egg, beaten 1 cup powdered sugar 2 tablespoons lemon juice Preparation In medium bowl, mix flour, lemon peel and salt. Cut in butter, using pastry blender (or pulling 2 table knives through ingredients in opposite directions), until particles are size of small peas....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil 3 medium green, red or yellow bell peppers, cut into 1/4-inch strips (3 cups) 1 medium onion, thinly sliced 1/4 cup golden raisins 2 tablespoons salted sunflower nuts 2 teaspoons lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon salt Preparation Heat 10-inch skillet or wok over medium heat. Add oil; rotate skillet to coat side. Add bell peppers, onion and raisins; stir-fry 2 to 4 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender....

Ingredients Nonstick cooking spray 1 egg, lightly beaten 3 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons fat-free milk Dash salt 2 tablespoons sugar-free orange marmalade 2/3 cup sliced fresh fruit (such as strawberries, peeled kiwifruit, nectarines, pears, and/or peaches) Preparation Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly coat two 4 1/2 inch individual pie plates, 10-ounce custard cups, or 10-ounce au gratin dishes with nonstick cooking spray; set aside. In a small bowl, combine egg, flour, milk, and salt....