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Ingredients 2 cups cold water 2 cups jasmine rice Preparation Combine water and rice in a rice cooker. Cover and cook according to manufacturer’s instructions. Fluff with a fork and serve. Related Video

Ingredients 1 1/2 lb white potatoes (4 medium), each cut in half 1/3 cup olive or vegetable oil 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne) 1/2 medium cucumber, seeded, coarsely chopped 1/2 medium green bell pepper, coarsely chopped 4 medium green onions, sliced (1/4 cup) 1 medium tomato, seeded, coarsely chopped (3/4 cup) Chopped fresh cilantro, if desired...

Ingredients 1/4 cup currants or raisins (optional) 2 tablespoons golden rum (optional) 3 cups half-and-half or whole milk 1/2 cup rice, preferably jasmine or basmati 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 2 plums, sliced Preparation If using the currants, soak them in the rum in a small bowl. Place the half-and-half, rice, sugar, salt, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a medium saucepan....

Ingredients 1 bone-in leg of lamb, aitchbone removed by butcher (7 to 8 pounds) 2 tablespoons coarse salt 2 teaspoons freshly ground pepper 2 tablespoons minced garlic 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary leaves, plus sprigs for garnish 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 cup chicken broth or water 2/3 cup dry red wine 1 1/2 cups chicken broth, divided 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour...

Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 3/4 teaspoon lemon pepper 1 1/2 lb uncooked peeled deveined large shrimp, thawed if frozen and tails peeled 1/2 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing 2 tablespoons chopped drained roasted red bell peppers (from 7-oz jar) 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel Preparation Heat closed medium-size contact grill for 5 to 10 minutes....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 small yellow onion, chopped (1 cup) 1 teaspoon coarse salt 1/8 teaspoon red-pepper flakes 2 pounds mustard greens, thick stems trimmed, leaves washed and cut into 2-inch pieces 1/2 cup chicken broth Preparation Heat oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. When oil shimmers, add onions and salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions become soft and golden in places, about 5 minutes....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 3 shallots, minced 2 small jalapenos, seeded and minced 3 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin 3/4 teaspoon ground coriander Coarse salt and ground pepper 3 cups Simple Roasted Spaghetti Squash, patted dry 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled) Nonstick cooking spray Preparation Preheat oven to 275 degrees. In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons reduced-fat creamy peanut butter 1 tablespoon grated gingerroot 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 1 tablespoon orange marmalade 1 1/2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon chili garlic sauce 3 cups broccoli slaw mix (from 10-oz bag) 1/2 cup bite-size thin strips red bell pepper 1/2 cup julienne (matchstick-cut) carrots 1/2 cup shredded red cabbage 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro Preparation In small bowl, combine all dressing ingredients....

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ whole wheat flour 3 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 eggs 2/3 cup Yoplait® 99% Fat Free creamy vanilla or creamy strawberry yogurt (from 2-lb container) 3/4 cup water 3 tablespoons canola oil 1 3/4 cups sliced fresh strawberries 2/3 cup Yoplait® 99% Fat Free creamy strawberry yogurt (from 2-lb container) Preparation Heat griddle 12-inch skillet to 375°F or over medium-high heat....

Ingredients 1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ oatmeal cookie mix 1/4 cup toasted wheat germ 3 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened 3 tablespoons canola oil 3 tablespoons water 1 egg white 1/2 cup dried blueberries 1/4 cup whole almonds, chopped 2 oz bittersweet baking chocolate, chopped Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, stir cookie mix, wheat germ, butter, oil, water and egg white until soft dough forms....

Ingredients 1 pound jumbo shrimp, preferably head-on 1 tablespoon black peppercorns 2 teaspoons white peppercorns 1 1/2 tablespoons Maldon sea salt 3 tablespoons safflower oil Vietnamese Dipping Sauce for Pepper Shrimp 8 sprigs fresh cilantro, for garnish Preparation Place six to eight 10-inch wooden skewers in cold water for 10 minutes to soak. This will prevent them from burning on the grill. Starting with the tail end of each shrimp, gently push a skewer under the shell along the back of the shrimp until it just comes to the head....

Ingredients 5 pounds unpeeled red bliss potatoes, or other thin-skinned potatoes, quartered Coarse salt 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened 1 1/2 to 2 cups buttermilk 6 cloves Roasted Garlic 8 slices cooked bacon, crumbled 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves 1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced Freshly ground pepper Preparation Place potatoes in a large saucepan, cover with cold water (about 8 cups), and add 2 tablespoons of salt....

Ingredients 10 sun-dried tomatoes 1/2 teaspoon sherry vinegar 1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves 2 teaspoons salted small capers, rinsed 1 peeled, grated whole medium garlic clove 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil 6 to 8 ounces Stracchino cheese Toasted or grilled country bread Preparation Make the pomodorini: Soak sun-dried tomatoes in warm water for 1 hour. Drain, and cut into 1/2-inch pieces. Mix tomatoes with sherry vinegar, oregano, capers, garlic, and olive oil....

Ingredients 1 box (18.3 oz) Betty Crocker™ fudge brownie mix Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on brownie mix box 1 1/4 cups Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy vanilla frosting (from 16-oz container) 3/4 teaspoon Great Value™ neon orange gel food color 8 (7-inch) green licorice twists (from two 12.4-oz bags of rainbow-colored licorice twists) 1/4 teaspoon unsweetened baking cocoa, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan)....

Ingredients 1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper Half of a leftover chicken from Easy Thyme-Roasted Chicken with Potatoes 2 peeled and thinly sliced Golden Delicious apples 3 to 4 thinly sliced celery stalks 1/2 cup coarsely chopped toasted walnuts Preparation In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Remove skin from half of a leftover thyme-roasted chicken....

Ingredients 1/4 cup butter or margarine 1 medium onion, finely chopped (1/2 cup) 1 medium carrot, finely chopped (1/2 cup) 1 bay leaf 1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon white pepper 2 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton) 1 1/2 cups half-and-half 1 1/2 cups crumbled Stilton cheese (6 oz) Chopped fresh parsley, if desired Preparation Melt butter in 3-quart saucepan over medium heat. Cook onion, carrot and bay leaf in butter about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onion and carrot are tender....

Ingredients 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled), plus more for work surface 1 teaspoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon fine salt 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 3 to 5 tablespoons ice water 5 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 medium yellow onion, diced small (1 1/2 cups) 1/2 head cauliflower, cut into florets 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 tablespoons curry powder 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)...

Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ Cake Mix Yellow 1 cup milk 1/2 cup butter, melted 3 eggs 1/4 cup Betty Crocker™ assorted pastel candy sprinkles 2 1/4 cups butter, softened 3 to 5 tablespoons milk 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla 4 1/2 cups powdered sugar Betty Crocker™ Food Color Gel pink, blue and yellow Assorted CADBURY™ Crème Egg candies, Cadbury™ mini eggs, M&M’s® chocolate candies, PEEPS® marshmallow bunnies Preparation Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans)....

Ingredients 1 pound extra-lean ground beef 1 cup water 1 jar (16 ounces) Old El Paso™ Thick ’n Chunky salsa 2 cups uncooked wagon wheel pasta (4 ounces) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup fat-free sour cream Preparation Cook beef in 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat about 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown; drain. Stir in water, salsa, pasta and salt. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender....

Ingredients 2 (6-oz.) containers Yoplait® Original yogurt French vanilla 1 teaspoon rum extract or dark rum 3 tablespoons flaked coconut, toasted 2 tablespoons finely chopped pineapple 15 fresh strawberries, halved 30 (1-inch) chunks fresh pineapple 30 chunks kiwi fruit (about 5 medium) Preparation In small bowl, combine yogurt, rum extract and 2 tablespoons of the coconut; blend well. Stir in pineapple. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until serving time....