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Ingredients 4 oz vanilla-flavored candy coating (almond bark), coarsely chopped 1 1/2 cups Cheerios™ cereal or Honey Nut Cheerios™ cereal 2 tablespoons rainbow nonpareils 1 1/2 cups Trix™ cereal 3 packages (0.8 oz each) Trolls fruit-flavored snacks (from 8-oz box) Preparation In medium microwavable bowl, microwave candy coating uncovered on High 60 to 90 seconds, stirring after 1 minute, until almost melted. Stir until smooth. Add Cheerios™ cereal to melted candy coating; mix well....

Ingredients Small watermelon (6 cups) 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt 2 small jalapeno chiles Thinly sliced jalapeno (optional) Preparation Cut watermelon into large chunks (you should have 6 cups). Puree half the watermelon, lemon juice, and salt in a blender until combined. Cut ribs and remove seeds from chiles, and cut into 1-inch pieces. Add to blender with remaining watermelon; pulse until chunky, 2 or 3 times....

Ingredients 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar 1 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt 3 Granny Smith apples 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots 1/2 cup dried fine breadcrumbs 6 sheets phyllo dough (roughly 13 by 16 inches), thawed if frozen 1 stick unsalted butter, melted Lightly sweetened whipped cream, for serving Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Combine sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl; set aside 3 tablespoons mixture....

Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds rib-eye steak, trimmed of excess fat 1/4 cup soy sauce 1 tablespoon hot chili sesame oil 2 tablespoons dark-brown sugar 6 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon finely grated fresh peeled ginger 2 medium red onions, halved and cut lengthwise into 1-inch wedges 1 green bell pepper, seeds and ribs removed, sliced into 1/2-inch strips 4 teaspoons vegetable oil 1 small head Boston lettuce, separated into leaves...

Ingredients 4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/4 cup sugar 2 tablespoons baking powder 2 teaspoons salt 2/3 cup shortening 1 1/2 cups milk 2 packages (4-serving size each) vanilla instant pudding and pie filling mix 4 cups milk 4 cups raspberries 1 cup blueberries Preparation Heat oven to 450°F. Mix flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in medium bowl. Cut in shortening, using pastry blender or crisscrossing 2 knives, until mixture looks like fine crumbs....

Ingredients 1 lb bulk Italian sausage 3 cups hot water 1 box Hamburger Helper™ spaghetti 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1/4 teaspoon Frank’s™ RedHot™ Original cayenne pepper sauce 3 tablespoons vodka Pimiento or garlic-stuffed olives Tiny gherkins Celery sticks with leaves Tiny hot peppers Lime wedges Preparation In 10-inch skillet, cook sausage until no longer pink; drain. Stir in hot water, sauce mix and uncooked pasta (from Hamburger Helper box), Worcestershire sauce and pepper sauce....

Ingredients 1/4 pound extra-lean ground beef 1 small stalk celery, chopped (1/4 cup) 1 small onion, chopped (1/4 cup) 1 teaspoon Cajun seasonings blend 1 cup uncooked instant rice 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper 1/2 cup water 4 medium fresh or 1/2 cup frozen (thawed) okra, sliced 1 medium tomato, chopped (1/2 cup) 1 can (11 1/2 ounces) lightly tangy eight-vegetable juice Preparation Heat 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat....

Ingredients 4 1/2 cups fresh orange juice (from 14 oranges) 3/4 cup superfine sugar Elderflower liqueur, such as St-Germain 2 bottles (750 mL each) Champagne Preparation Combine orange juice and sugar, and stir until sugar dissolves. Transfer to an 8-inch square baking dish. Freeze, scraping around sides and breaking any lumps with a fork every 30 minutes, until evenly frozen, 2 1/2 to 3 hours. Cover with plastic wrap. Granita can be made 1 day ahead and kept in freezer until ready to serve....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 stalks celery, diced small 2 medium carrots, diced medium 1 medium yellow onion, diced small Salt and pepper 4 cups chicken broth 1 1/4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts 6 ounces vermicelli or angel-hair pasta, broken into 1 1/2-inch pieces 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill Preparation In a large pot, heat oil over medium-high. Add celery, carrots, and onion and cook until celery and carrots are crisp-tender, about 5 minutes; season with salt and pepper....

Ingredients 1 pound lean ground beef 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 2 cups from 1 bottle (9 oz) Old El Paso™ Mild Taco Sauce 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 ounces) 1 cup Original Bisquick™ mix 1/2 cup milk 1 egg Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Cook beef and onion in ovenproof 10-inch skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until beef is brown; drain. Stir in taco sauce. Sprinkle with cheese....

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, chilled, cut into small pieces 3/4 cup sugar 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 3 cups plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting Pinch of salt Royal Icing for Sugar Cookies Red and blue paste food colorings Preparation Cut a 3-by-5-inch template out of lightweight cardboard, or create a template by stacking several index cards together, then wrapping them in plastic wrap, leaving one side smooth; set aside....

Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ white cake mix 1 cup sour cream 1/2 cup milk 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel 2 eggs Red food color 1 cup butter, softened 3 to 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons vanilla Up to 4 tablespoons milk or whipping cream Strawberries and blueberries Preparation Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Place paper baking cup in each of 18 regular-size muffin cups....

Ingredients 8 uncooked lasagna noodles 1 1/2 cups tomato pasta sauce 1 cup ricotta cheese 1 cup shredded Italian cheese blend or mozzarella cheese (4 oz) Fresh basil leaves, if desired Preparation Cook and drain noodles as directed on package. Meanwhile, in small saucepan, heat pasta sauce over medium-low heat until bubbly. In small microwavable bowl, microwave ricotta cheese uncovered on High 1 to 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated....

Ingredients 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2/3 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil or lemon basil leaves 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 pint red cherry tomatoes 1 pint yellow cherry tomatoes 2 medium zucchini or yellow squash, cubed 1 lb fresh mozzarella cheese, cubed 34 (6-inch) bamboo skewers Fresh basil leaves, if desired Preparation In large bowl, mix oil, lemon juice, basil, salt and pepper, using wire whisk....

Ingredients 2 cups Frosted Toast Crunch™ cereal, crushed 1/4 cup butter, melted 2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, room temperature 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 eggs 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon vanilla Whipped cream topping (from aerosol can) Fresh raspberries Powdered sugar Preparation Heat oven to 325°F. Place paper baking cup in each of 12 regular-size muffin cups; lightly spray paper cups with cooking spray....

Ingredients 1 cup old-fashioned oats 1 cup vanilla soymilk 2 tablespoons raisins or sweetened dried cranberries 1/2 medium banana, chopped 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed or flaxseed meal Preparation Place oats in medium bowl. Pour 1/2 cup of the soymilk over oats. Cover; refrigerate at least 8 hours but no longer than 12 hours. Just before serving, stir in raisins and banana. Spoon into individual serving bowls; sprinkle with flaxseed. Serve with remaining soymilk to be poured over muesli....

Ingredients Cooking spray 1/4 cup light corn syrup 1 3/4 cups heavy cream, divided 1/2 stick unsalted butter 2/3 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, plus more for serving Salt 3 pints vanilla ice cream 18 graham crackers 1 tablespoon confectioners’ sugar Preparation Lightly coat an 8-inch square cake pan with cooking spray; line pan with plastic wrap, leaving a 6-inch overhang on two sides. Freeze pan at least 10 minutes....

Ingredients 2 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pans 3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for pans 1 1/2 cups boiling water 1 tablespoon baking soda 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 tablespoon ground ginger 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 3/4 teaspoon ground cloves 3/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg Salt 1 cup packed light-brown sugar 1 1/3 cups unsulfured molasses 1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated peeled fresh ginger...

Ingredients 1/4 cup butter, softened 1 tablespoon finely chopped green onions 1/8 teaspoon dried tarragon leaves 1 (1 1/2-lb.) boneless beef sirloin steak (1 to 1 1/2 inches thick) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon black and red pepper blend 1/4 teaspoon salt Preparation Heat grill. In small bowl, combine all butter ingredients; mix well. Place butter mixture on sheet of plastic wrap; shape into log. Wrap; refrigerate while preparing steak....

Ingredients 3 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 2/3 cup very warm water (120°F to 130°F) 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 cup marinara sauce 8 slices deli ham 1/2 cup canned pineapple tidbits, drained 1/2 cup finely shredded mozzarella cheese (2 oz) Preparation Heat oven to 450°F. Line cookie sheet with foil; spray foil with cooking spray. In medium bowl, stir together Bisquick mix, very warm water and olive oil until Bisquick mix is moistened....