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Ingredients Grated Parmesan cheese for coating muffin cups 1 package (11 oz) Old El Paso™ Flour Tortillas for Burritos (8 Count) 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, grilled, shredded 3 tablespoons Caesar dressing 1/2 cup finely chopped romaine lettuce 1/4 cup canned whole kernel corn 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 to 4 grape tomatoes, quartered Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 16 mini muffin cups with cooking spray. Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese evenly around side and in bottom of cups....

Ingredients 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup butter or margarine, softened 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 1 egg 2 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons red colored sugars 2 tablespoons blue colored sugars Preparation Beat granulated sugar, butter, almond extract and egg in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed 2 minutes. Stir in flour. Divide dough in half; cover half and set aside. Place remaining half on waxed paper or plastic wrap; press into 8-inch square....

Ingredients 3 pounds boneless pork loin, tied 2 teaspoons coarse salt, plus more for vegetables 2 teaspoons whole fennel seeds 2 teaspoons whole coriander seeds 1 teaspoon black peppercorns, plus freshly ground pepper Extra-virgin olive oil 2 large fennel bulbs, halved through core and cut into 1/2-inch wedges 8 fresh medium-hot chiles, such as Italian cherry peppers, halved or whole 1 cup mixed olives (with pits) Preparation Rub pork all over with salt....

Ingredients 1 3/4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth 1 1/4 cups whole wheat couscous 1/2 cup mango chutney, large pieces cut up 1/4 cup bottled fat-free vinaigrette 1 package (6 oz) refrigerated cooked seasoned chicken breast strips, cut into bite-size pieces (about 1 1/2 cups) 1/2 cup golden raisins or raisins 1 cup coarsely chopped seeded cucumber or radishes 1 small cucumber, cut into spears Preparation In a medium saucepan, bring chicken broth to boiling....

Ingredients 1/4 cup dried tomatoes (not oil-pack) 2 tablespoons boiling water 1/4 cup drained bottled roasted red peppers 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1/2 teaspoon snipped fresh oregano or 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed 1 clove garlic, minced Dash ground black pepper Olive oil nonstick cooking spray 2 small skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (about 8 ounces total) 4 multigrain ciabatta rolls or whole wheat bagel flat breads, split 1 small zucchini...

Ingredients 12 ounces boneless veal leg round steak or veal leg sirloin steak, cut 1/4 inch thick and trimmed of fat 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 medium onion, chopped 1/4 cup water 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 can (14.5 oz) no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained 3 tablespoons dry white wine or reduced-sodium chicken broth 1 tablespoon snipped fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed 1 tablespoon capers, rinsed and drained (optional)...

Ingredients 2 pounds sweet potatoes 1 disk Test-Kitchen Piecrust All-purpose flour, for surface 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 1/2 cup whole milk 1/2 cup heavy cream 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup light-brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 3 large egg whites Pinch of salt 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar 1/2 cup granulated sugar Preparation Sweet-Potato Pie: Preheat oven to 425°F. Pierce sweet potatoes in a few places with a fork, and bake until very soft, about 1 hour 15 minutes, depending on size of potatoes....

Ingredients 48 small to medium oysters, such as Wellfleet or Beau Soleil, scrubbed 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch slices 6 medium shallots, peeled and thinly sliced Coarse salt 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup Herbsaint 4 cloves garlic, finely grated 1 tablespoon finely chopped oil-packed anchovy fillets, in their oil 1 1/2 cups heavy cream 1 pound baby spinach, stemmed, washed, and chopped 1 pound fresh watercress, stemmed, washed, and chopped...

Ingredients 4 pounds Irish boiling bacon 1 Savoy cabbage, trimmed, quartered, and cored 4 tablespoons unsalted butter Freshly ground black pepper Parsley Sauce Boiled Yukon gold potatoes, for serving Preparation Place bacon in a large pot and add enough water to cover. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. If bacon is very salty, a white froth will form on surface of water. In this case, discard water and start again....

Ingredients 3 cups mixed olives 2 sprigs fresh rosemary 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel 1 teaspoon olive oil Lemon twists, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. On large sheet of foil, place olives, rosemary, pepper flakes and grated lemon peel; drizzle with oil. Fold foil over olive mixture; pinch edges tightly to seal. Bake 30 minutes. Transfer mixture to serving dish. Garnish with lemon twists....

Ingredients 1 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 2 eggs 1 package (8 ounces) almond paste (not marzipan), cut into 1/4-inch pieces 2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup fresh raspberries 1 cup fresh blueberries Powdered sugar, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 325°. Grease bottom and sides of rectangular pan, 13x9x2 inches, with shortening....

Ingredients 1 stick salted butter, melted and cooled, plus more for dish 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup sugar 1 large egg 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 2 large firm-sweet apples (about 1 pound total), peeled, cored, and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (2 3/4 cups) Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees with rack in center position. Generously butter an 8-by-11-inch baking dish....

Ingredients 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 cups buttermilk 4 teaspoons vegetable oil, plus 2 cups for frying 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled) 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon fine salt 4 medium tart apples, such as Granny Smith, cored, peeled, and cut into 1/2-inch-thick rings Preparation In a medium bowl, combine 1/2 cup sugar and cinnamon. In another medium bowl, whisk buttermilk, 4 teaspoons oil, and eggs....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/2 pound smoked pork sausage, cut into 1/2-inch slices 2 cups frozen cut okra 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup) 1 large green bell pepper, chopped (1 1/2 cups) 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne) 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained 1 1/2 cups uncooked regular long-grain white rice 3 cups water...

Ingredients 1 package (4.9 ounces) Betty Crocker™ scalloped potatoes 2 cups hot water 2/3 cup milk 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (4 ounces) 1/3 cup Old El Paso™ salsa (any variety) 2 cups Progresso™ black beans or red kidney beans (from 19-oz can), drained, rinsed Preparation Heat Potatoes, Sauce Mix, hot water and milk to boiling in 3-quart saucepan or high heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 17 to 18 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender....

Ingredients 4 pounds boneless short ribs, cut into 2-inch pieces Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons safflower oil 1 medium yellow onion, halved and thinly sliced 5 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 2 bottles (12 ounces) stout, preferably Guinness (3 cups) 2 rosemary sprigs 1 pound cipollini onions, peeled 6 medium russet potatoes (3 1/2 pounds) Extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper...

Ingredients 2/3 cup water 3 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened 2 cups Gold Medal™ Better for Bread™ flour 3 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 teaspoons bread machine or quick active dry yeast 1 cup canned apple pie filling Powdered sugar, if desired Preparation Measure carefully, placing all ingredients except pie filling and powdered sugar in bread machine pan in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Select Dough/Manual cycle....

Ingredients 2 sticks unsalted butter A few tablespoons parsley, chopped A few tablespoons oregano, chopped 1 baguette Preparation Combine unsalted butter, parsley, and oregano to make the herb butter. Make a slit in the baguette 3/4 of the way through, making sure not to cut all the way through. Spread some herb butter into each of the openings between the slices. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Wrap the baguette in aluminum foil and bake it for 15 to 20 minutes....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving 1 medium yellow onion, diced large 1 small butternut squash (about 2 pounds), peeled, seeded, and diced large 2 pears, peeled and diced large Salt and pepper 1/4 cup low-fat plain Greek yogurt Chopped fresh chives, for serving Preparation In a medium pot, heat oil over medium-high. Add onion and cook until translucent, 6 minutes. Add squash, pears, and 4 cups water; season with salt and pepper....

Ingredients 1/2 cup diced candied orange peel 1/2 cup golden raisins 1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest 1/4 cup Grand Marnier or other orange-flavored liqueur 2 cups cake flour (not self-rising), sifted 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling 1 stick cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons baking powder Coarse salt 1 cup cold heavy cream 1 large whole egg plus 1 large egg, separated Fine sanding sugar, for sprinkling Preparation Stir together candied orange peel, raisins, orange zest, and liqueur in a small bowl....