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Ingredients 6 organic rose petals (unsprayed and pesticide free) Johnny Iuzzini’s Simple Syrup Sugar Preparation Dip rose petals in simple syrup. Let excess drip off and transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate. Lightly dust rose petals with sugar to coat. Transfer rose petals to a baking sheet lined with a nonstick baking mat or parchment paper. Transfer baking sheet to a cold oven and let dry overnight. Rose petals may be kept in an airtight container for up to 1 week....

Ingredients 1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix 1/3 cup butter, softened 1 egg 1 cup Sugar Cookie Toast Crunch™ or Cinnamon Toast Crunch™ cereal, finely crushed 1 bag (12 oz) semisweet chocolate chips (2 cups) Holiday candy sprinkles 1/3 cup Sugar Cookie Toast Crunch™ or Cinnamon Toast Crunch™ cereal, finely crushed Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Line large cookie sheet with foil. Spray foil with cooking spray....

Ingredients 1 beef flank steak (1 1/2 lb) 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 1 cup vegetable oil 1/2 cup white wine vinegar 1/2 cup lemon juice 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped Preparation Make cuts about 1/2 inch apart and 1/8 inch deep in diamond pattern in both sides of beef. Place beef in shallow glass or plastic dish or resealable food-storage plastic bag. To make sauce, in tightly covered container, shake all remaining ingredients....

Ingredients 1 box (14.1 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Pie Crusts (2 Count), softened as directed on box 2 containers (6 oz each) Yoplait® Original plain yogurt Fat-free 2 packages (3 oz each) cream cheese, softened 3 cups sliced fresh strawberries 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries 1 1/2 cups fresh raspberries 1 cup strawberry glaze Preparation Heat oven to 450°F. Unroll pie crusts and stack one on top of the other on lightly floured surface....

Ingredients 1 medium fresh coconut Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Test each of the three eyes at stem end of coconut to see which is the softest. Then use an ice pick (or a screwdriver) and a hammer to pierce two of the eyes. Strain milk through a fine sieve into a bowl; reserve for another use or discard. Place coconut on a rimmed baking sheet; bake for 30 minutes, or until coconut shell begins to crack....

Ingredients 1 pouch Betty Crocker™ peanut butter cookie mix Oil, water and egg called for on cookie pouch mix 1 container Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy chocolate frosting 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter 1 tube Betty Crocker™ white decorating cookie icing Preparation Make cookie dough as directed on package. Shape dough into 1 1/2–inch balls. Place on ungreased cookie sheets; press each ball into ovals, 1/4–inch thick. Bake at 375° F 8 to 10 minutes or until light golden brown around edges....

Ingredients 1 package (10.75 oz) frozen pound cake loaf, partially thawed 3/4 cup thick fudge ice cream topping 1 quart (4 cups) cherry nut ice cream, slightly softened Preparation Cut 20x18-inch sheet of heavy-duty foil. Cut frozen cake horizontally into 4 thin slices; place bottom layer lengthwise on foil. Spread 1/4 cup of the ice cream topping over bottom layer. Spoon 1/3 of the ice cream over topping; smooth top. Repeat layers twice and top with remaining cake slice, pressing cake firmly....

Ingredients 1/2 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 2 eggs, beaten 1 1/2 cups Progresso™ Italian style panko crispy bread crumbs 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese Fresh asparagus spears, carrot sticks or fresh green beans Ranch dressing, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 300°F. Line large cookie sheets with cooking parchment paper. Place flour and beaten eggs in separate shallow bowls. In another shallow bowl, stir bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese until well mixed....

Ingredients 1 lb beef tenderloin, cut into 48 (about 1-inch) cubes 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil 2 cloves garlic, pressed 1/3 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing 3 tablespoons sour cream 1/4 cup finely chopped drained sun-dried tomatoes in oil 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley Preparation Sprinkle beef cubes with salt and pepper. In 10-inch skillet, heat oil and garlic over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until garlic is toasted (be careful not to burn garlic)....

Ingredients Coarse salt and ground pepper 3/4 pound gemelli or other short pasta 5 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 medium onions, diced small 1 garlic clove, minced 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into florets 2 tablespoons fresh sage leaves, chopped 2 teaspoons red-wine vinegar Preparation In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water; drain pasta and return to pot....

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups raspberries 1 1/4 cups fat-free (skim) milk 1 1/3 cups Yoplait® Original yogurt red raspberry (from two 6-ounce containers) 1/2 cup fat-free chocolate-flavor syrup Preparation Place all ingredients in blender. Cover and blend on high speed about 30 seconds or until smooth. Serve immediately. Related Video

Ingredients 1 egg 2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 1 cup granola 1/3 cup raisins 2/3 cup milk 2 tablespoons honey Additional honey, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Grease bottoms only of 12 regular-size muffin cups, or place paper baking cup in each muffin cup. Beat egg slightly in medium bowl. Stir in Bisquick, granola, raisins, milk and 2 tablespoons honey just until moistened. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups....

Ingredients 6 rectangular whole-grain crackers (3 by 2 inches) 2 teaspoons whole-grain mustard 2 hard-cooked eggs, sliced 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh chives Flaky sea salt and freshly ground pepper Preparation Spread crackers with mustard and top with sliced eggs and chives. Season with salt and pepper. Slice each cracker in half with a serrated knife. Related Video

Ingredients 1 cup butter or margarine, softened 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1 teaspoon lime juice 2 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons grated lime peel 1 cup powdered sugar 1 teaspoon grated lime peel Preparation Heat oven to 400°F (if using dark or nonstick cookie sheet, heat oven to 375°F). In medium bowl, beat butter, 1/2 cup powdered sugar and the lime juice with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth....

Ingredients 2 cans (10-oz.) frozen margarita concentrate 1 cup tequila 1/3 cup fresh lime juice (2 to 3 medium limes) 1 medium lime, cut into 6 slices Margarita salt for glass rims, if desired 1 can (12-oz.) lemon-lime carbonated beverage Preparation In medium bowl, combine margarita concentrate, tequila and lime juice; mix well. Spread mixture in 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish. Freeze at least 5 hours or until set....

Ingredients 1/2 cup olive oil 2 lb red onions, thinly sliced 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar 1/2 cup red wine 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 cans (11 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Thin Crust Pizza Crust 1 chunk (4 oz) blue cheese 3 sprigs fresh thyme leaves 2 cups baby arugula 1 wedge (2 oz) Parmesan cheese 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt...

Ingredients 3 cups uncooked mostaccioli pasta (9 oz) 1/3 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained 1/4 cup firmly packed fresh mint leaves or 4 teaspoons dried mint leaves 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1 clove garlic 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese Preparation Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Meanwhile, in food processor or blender, place remaining ingredients except cheese....

Ingredients 6 cups cookies and cream ice cream or other favorite flavor, slightly softened 10 chocolate chip cookies (from 13-oz package), crumbled 1 bag (10.5 oz) Chex Mix® Muddy Buddies® Brownie Supreme snack mix 2/3 cup chocolate-flavor syrup Preparation In large bowl, mix ice cream, crumbled cookies and 2 cups of the snack mix. Freeze at least 1 hour until firm. For sundaes, scoop generous 1/2 cup ice cream mixture into each serving bowl....

Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ white cake mix Water, vegetable oil and egg whites called for on cake mix box 1 cup Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy cream cheese frosting (from 1-lb container) 6 cups purple candy melts 3 tablespoons shortening 54 paper lollipop sticks Block of plastic foam 54 candy eyes Preparation Make and bake cake mix as directed on box for 13x9-inch pan, using water, oil and egg whites....

Ingredients 1 jar (16 oz) dry-roasted peanuts 2 bags (16 oz each) candy-coated chocolate-covered almonds or 2 bags (12 oz each) candy-coated milk chocolate eggs 2 bags (7.5 oz each) white fudge-covered chocolate grahams 1 bag (16 oz) milk chocolate-covered raisins Preparation In 3 1/2- to 4-quart container with cover, mix all ingredients. Store covered at room temperature. Related Video