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Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 cup minced sweet onion, such as Vidalia Kosher salt 1 tablespoon minced garlic (from 2 to 3 cloves) 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes 2 cans (each 28 ounces) whole peeled tomatoes in juice, puréed 2 tablespoons unsalted butter Preparation Heat oil in a pot over medium-high. When it shimmers, add onion; season with 1 tablespoon salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and golden in places, 8 to 10 minutes (if onion colors too quickly, reduce heat to medium)....

Ingredients 4 large sweet potatoes 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 teaspoon coarse salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees with rack in center position. Scrub and pat potatoes dry. Pierce potatoes all over with the tines of a fork and bake in oven, directly on rack, until soft and caramelizing, 1 1/2 hours. Slash the tops of potatoes open with the tip of a sharp knife and push ends of each potato toward each other to open....

Ingredients 1 cup plus 2 teaspoons coarse salt, plus more as needed 1 cup sugar 10 whole black peppercorns 4 (2-inch) pieces orange zest 4 (1 1/2-inch-thick) bone-in center cut pork chops 1 1/2 cups panko bread crumbs 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more as needed 1 cup all-purpose flour 2 large eggs, beaten 1 cup safflower oil Preparation Fill a large saucepan with 6 cups water....

Ingredients 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup) 1 medium stalk celery, chopped (1/2 cup) 1/2 cup uncooked quick-cooking barley 5 cups tomato juice 1 to 2 teaspoons Cajun or Creole seasoning 2 cans (15 to 16 oz each) great northern or navy beans, drained, rinsed 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley Preparation In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and celery; cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender....

Ingredients 4 slices bacon 2 slices red onion (1/4 inch thick) 2 slices (3/4 oz each) mozzarella cheese 4 slices sourdough or Vienna bread (1/2 inch thick) Preparation Heat closed medium-size contact grill for 5 to 10 minutes. Place bacon on grill. Close grill. Grill 3 to 4 minutes or until browned. Removed bacon from grill; drain on paper towels. Cut bacon slices crosswise in half. Carefully scrape most of drippings from grill into drip tray, using rubber scraper....

Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Gluten Free chocolate chip cookie mix 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 teaspoon gluten-free vanilla 1 egg, beaten 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter 1/3 cup whipping cream 2/3 cup powdered sugar Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. In medium bowl, stir cookie mix, butter, vanilla and egg until soft dough forms (dough will be crumbly). In small bowl, place granulated sugar....

Ingredients 2 teaspoons instant coffee granules 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 lb beef tenderloin (center cut) 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1/2 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing 1/2 teaspoon salt 4 large leaf lettuce leaves, torn into 24 small pieces 2 whole-grain French dinner rolls, cut into 24 (1/4-inch) slices 24 small thyme sprigs Preparation Heat oven to 450°F. In small bowl, mix coffee granules, pepper and 1/4 teaspoon salt....

Ingredients 1 pound kumquats, halved and seeded, seeds reserved 2 whole cloves 1 green cardamom pod (optional) 4 cups orange juice 2 1/2 cups sugar 2 tablespoons minced ginger 2 star anise 1/2 cinnamon stick 1/4 teaspoon dried Aleppo pepper flakes 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt 1 1/2 pounds cranberries Preparation Wrap kumquat seeds, cloves, and cardamom pods, if using, in a piece of cheesecloth; tie with kitchen twine to enclose. Place cheesecloth package in a large saucepan along with kumquats, orange juice, sugar, ginger, star anise, cinnamon stick, Aleppo pepper, and salt....

Ingredients 1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 2 pints (4 cups) orange sherbet 1 pint (2 cups) vanilla ice cream Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. In medium bowl, stir cookie mix and butter until well mixed (mixture will be crumbly). Reserve 1 1/2 cups crumb mixture; set aside. In ungreased 9-inch glass pie plate, press remaining mixture over bottom and up side of plate; prick with fork....

Ingredients 3 bags (16 oz each) frozen tropical fruit 1 container (2 lb) Yoplait® 99% Fat Free creamy vanilla yogurt 2 cans (12 oz each) frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed Preparation Divide frozen fruit evenly among 8 quart-size resealable freezer plastic bags. Add 1/2 cup yogurt and 1/4 cup orange juice concentrate to each bag. (Save remaining orange juice concentrate for another use.) Seal bags; freeze up to 3 months....

Ingredients 1 1/4 cups Mountain High™ lowfat vanilla yoghurt 2 cups peeled and sliced frozen (thawed) peaches 3 tablespoons sugar Preparation In blender, add all ingredients. Cover and blend on medium speed until smooth. If necessary, stop blender and scrape down sides. Divide mixture among 6 (5-oz) paper cups. Cover cups with foil; insert craft sticks into center of each pop. (Or fill ice pop molds according to manufacturer’s directions.) Freeze about 6 hours or until frozen....

Ingredients 2 1/3 cups Gold Medal™ flour 2 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 1/4 cups sugar 3 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 container (6 oz) harvest peach low-fat yogurt 1 large peach, peeled, chopped (about 1 cup) 1 tablespoon Gold Medal™ flour 4 1/2 cups powdered sugar 1 container (6 oz) harvest peach low-fat yogurt 1 jar (2 oz) crystallized ginger, chopped...

Ingredients 1 cup uncooked farro or pearled barley 2 1/2 cups water 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into 6 pieces 1 red bell pepper, cut into 6 pieces 1/2 lb fresh asparagus spears, cut in half 6 cherry tomatoes 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon lemon juice 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1/4 teaspoon salt Dash fresh ground black pepper...

Ingredients 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for molds Cocoa powder, for molds 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate 2 large eggs 2 large egg yolks 1/4 cup sugar 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour Confectioners' sugar, for serving Preparation Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Butter four 4-ounce ramekins and lightly dust the inside of each ramekin with cocoa powder, tilting to coat; tap out any excess and set aside....

Ingredients 1 cup ice 1 1/2 cups mango, chopped 1/4 cup milk 1 cup plain yogurt 4 teaspoons sugar, to taste Pinch of ground cardamom Preparation Put ice, mango, milk, yogurt, sugar, and cardamom into a blender and blend for 2 minutes, then pour into individual glasses and serve. Related Video

Ingredients 6 ears of fresh corn 1 package of cream cheese 3/4 cups sugar 1 1/2 cups butter 1 tablespoon baking powder 6 large eggs or 8 medium eggs Pinch of salt Preparation Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Bring cream cheese to room temperature or soften in microwave on low setting for a few minutes. Do not overheat. Remove all of the corn from the ears and be sure to scrape down the sides so that you get all of the juice from the cob....

Ingredients 4 eggs 1/4 cup half-and-half 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese with jalapeño peppers (2 ounces) 1/4 cup from 1 can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso™ Chopped Green Chiles Chopped tomatoes, if desired Sour cream, if desired Chopped fresh cilantro, if desired Preparation Mix eggs, half-and-half, oregano, salt and pepper with fork just until whites and yolks are blended....

Ingredients 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon Old El Paso™ taco seasoning mix (from 1-oz package) 1 1/2 lb fresh asparagus spears Preparation Heat oven to 425°F. Line two 15x10x1-inch pans with foil. Set lemon peel aside. In small bowl, mix lemon juice, oil and 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon taco seasoning mix; set aside. Wash asparagus; break off tough ends where stalks snap easily....

Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box Yellow food color, if desired 3/4 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips Preparation Heat oven to 325°F. Grease and lightly flour cups of sunflower mini pan, or spray pan with baking spray with flour. Make cake batter as directed on box, adding food color to batter. Pour batter into pan, filling each cup about three-fourths full....

Ingredients 1 teaspoon grated lime peel 2 tablespoons lime juice 3 tablespoons honey 3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint 1/2 small honeydew melon, cubed 1/2 cantaloupe, cubed 1 pint fresh strawberries, halved and hulled 2 cups fresh pineapple or mango cubes Preparation In large bowl, stir together lime peel, juice, honey and mint. Add honeydew, cantaloupe, strawberries and pineapple. Toss to combine. Related Video