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Ingredients 1 bag (3.5 oz) microwave popcorn (any variety), popped 1 cup coarsely crushed peanut brittle (6 oz) 1 bag (14 oz) caramels 1 tablespoon water 1/4 teaspoon vanilla Preparation Butter bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan. Remove and discard unpopped kernels from popped popcorn. In large bowl, mix popcorn and peanut brittle. In 4-cup microwavable measuring cup, microwave caramels and water uncovered on High 2 to 4 minutes, stirring every minute, until smooth....

Ingredients 4 cups (20 ounces) cooked chicken, shredded or chopped 1/2 cup Red Delicious apple, peeled and chopped 1 cup red seedless grapes, chopped 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped 1/2 cup low-fat Nayonnaise or low-fat natural mayonnaise 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/2 teaspoon sea salt Whole wheat bread, for serving (optional) Preparation Place chicken, apple, and grapes in a medium bowl; toss to combine. Let stand for 3 minutes. Add onion, Nayonnaise, cayenne, and salt to chicken mixture and toss until well combined....

Ingredients 4 to 5 firm-ripe bananas, cut into 2-inch pieces 6 ounces semisweet chocolate chips (1 cup) 1 tablespoon sprinkles Preparation Insert a toothpick into each banana piece. Arrange bananas, toothpick side up, on a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze until firm, 2 hours. In a medium microwave-safe bowl, heat chocolate chips in 10-second increments, stirring between each, until melted and smooth. Working quickly, dip each banana piece in chocolate, shake off excess, and cover with sprinkles....

Ingredients 8 slices white or whole wheat sandwich bread 3 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 tablespoon ketchup, if desired 8 slices bologna 8 slices (3/4 oz each) process Swiss or American cheese Preparation Spread each slice of bread with butter and ketchup. Top each with slice of bologna. With knife or ghost-shaped cookie cutter, cut each slice of cheese into ghost shape. With end of drinking straw, make holes to resemble eyes and mouth....

Ingredients 1/4 cup sugar 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar Zest of 1 orange (2 teaspoons), 1 cup fresh orange juice, plus 1 orange, supremed 3/4 cup chicken broth 1 shallot, minced (3 tablespoons) 2 boneless duck breast halves (8-10 ounces each) 1 teaspoon coarse salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper Preparation Place sugar in a medium saucepan and set over medium-high heat. As sugar begins to melt, use a fork to gently stir sugar from edges to center of pan....

Ingredients 1 can (15 to 16 oz) great northern beans, rinsed, drained 1 can (15 to 16 oz) kidney beans, rinsed, drained 1 can (15 to 16 oz) garbanzo beans, rinsed, drained 1 large cucumber, chopped (1 1/2 cups) 1 large tomato, chopped (1 cup) 1/2 medium red onion, chopped (1 cup) 3 tablespoons basil pesto 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 1 teaspoon salt Preparation In large bowl, toss beans, cucumber, tomato and onion....

Ingredients 1 1/2 large pink grapefruits 3/4 cup torn flat-leaf parsley 1/4 medium red onion, very thinly sliced 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon heavy cream 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into 8 pieces, plus 1 tablespoon for fish Dash of hot sauce 1/2 cup grapeseed oil 10 ounces shiitake mushrooms, caps only, thinly sliced (about 2 cups) 4 skinless halibut fillets (6 ounces each)...

Ingredients 1 1/3 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ cannellini beans, drained, rinsed and mashed 1/3 cup Italian dressing 1 1/2 cups diced cooked ham 1 box (9 oz) frozen cut broccoli, thawed, drained 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz) 1 cup milk 2 tablespoons Original Bisquick™ mix 3 eggs, slightly beaten Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. In small bowl, stir together 1 1/3 cups Bisquick mix, the beans and dressing....

Ingredients 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 shallot, thinly sliced 1 bunch (8 oz) fresh kale, ribs removed, torn into bite-size pieces (6 cups) 1/8 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons water 8 slices whole wheat artisan bread, 1/2 inch thick 4 tablespoons hot pepper jelly 4 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced, torn into small pieces Cooking spray Preparation In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat until hot. Cook shallot in oil about 3 minutes or until softened....

Ingredients 6 lemons, washed 2 liters best-quality vodka Preparation Using a vegetable peeler, remove peel from lemons in large strips, making sure not to remove any of the white pith. Reserve lemons for another use. Place lemon peel in a large jar with a lid; add vodka. Cover and let stand at room temperature at least 3 days and up to 1 month. Strain before using. Related Video

Ingredients 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar 3/4 cup butter, softened 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 eggs 2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 cup whipping cream 2 tablespoons powdered sugar Preparation Heat oven to 325°F. Grease bottom and sides of 9x5-inch loaf pan with shortening; lightly flour. In large bowl, beat granulated sugar, butter, rosemary, lemon peel, vanilla and eggs with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly....

Ingredients 1 head garlic Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling 4 tablespoons butter 4 sprigs fresh thyme 2 cups fruity red wine, such as Gamay or Barbera Coarse salt 4 pounds fresh mussels, scrubbed thoroughly 1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped Preparation Heat oven to 375 degrees. On parchment-lined foil, drizzle garlic with oil; tightly seal. Bake until tender, about 1 hour. Once cool, remove cloves from papery skin and set aside....

Ingredients 6 cups Cinnamon Chex™ cereal 2 cups pecan halves 1/4 cup butter 1/3 cup packed brown sugar 2 tablespoons light corn syrup 2 packages (1.2 oz each) freeze-dried peach slices Preparation In large microwavable bowl, place cereal and pecans. In 2-cup microwavable measuring cup, microwave butter, brown sugar and corn syrup uncovered on High 1 minute 30 seconds, stirring after 1 minute, until mixture is boiling; stir. Pour over cereal mixture, stirring until evenly coated....

Ingredients 2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/2 cup powdered sugar 2/3 cup firm butter or margarine 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 eggs 1 package (10 ounces) frozen strawberries or raspberries in light syrup, thawed and undrained Fresh mint leaves 20 strawberries, each cut into 5 wedges Preparation Heat oven to 350° F. In medium bowl, mix flour and powdered sugar. Cut in butter, using fork, until mixture looks like fine crumbs....

Ingredients 1 red bell pepper, quartered and seeds removed 1/2 head cauliflower, cut into florets 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup Kalamata olives 1/4 cup toasted slivered almonds 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves Preparation Heat oven to 425 degrees. On a rimmed baking sheet, drizzle red pepper slices and cauliflower florets with 2 tablespoons oil and season with salt and pepper....

Ingredients 1 cup cut-up cooked turkey 2 tablespoons sour cream 2 tablespoons mayonnaise or salad dressing 2 tablespoons chopped onion 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro 1 tablespoon lime juice 1 tablespoon capers 1 tablespoon diced pimientos 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon chopped fresh or 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves Lettuce leaves 1/4 avocado, cut into wedges Paprika, if desired Preparation Toss all ingredients except lettuce, avocado and paprika....

Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ white angel food cake mix Water called for on cake mix box Red food color 1 container (8 oz) Cool Whip lite frozen whipped topping, thawed 1 large marshmallow, cut in half 2 cups shredded coconut 2 strawberry or cherry stretchy and tangy taffy candies (from 6-oz bag) Construction paper Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Line 1 1/2-quart ovenproof bowl (8 inches across top) with cooking parchment paper....

Ingredients 1/2 cup fresh raspberries 1/2 cup fresh blueberries 1/2 cup fresh blackberries 1 envelope unflavored gelatin 3 tablespoons granulated sugar 1/4 cup boiling water 3/4 cup chilled ginger ale 1/2 cup whipping cream 1 tablespoon granulated or powdered sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, if desired 4 sprigs fresh mint Preparation Spray 4 (1/2-cup) custard cups or ramekins with cooking spray. Place cups on cookie sheet. In small bowl, gently toss the berries....

Ingredients 8 ounces pad thai noodles (flat rice noodles) 3/4 cup tamarind juice 1/4 cup soy sauce 1/3 cup chopped Thai palm sugar 6 tablespoons Thai fish sauce 1 teaspoon Sriracha 1/2 cup safflower oil 3 shallots, thinly sliced 5 scallions, cut lengthwise into 2-inch pieces, bulbs halved lengthwise 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined 4 ounces fried tofu, thinly sliced 4 large eggs, lightly beaten Lime wedges Cilantro sprigs...

Ingredients 24 small white potatoes (1 1/2 pounds) 6 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted Salt and pepper to taste 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup Progresso™ dry bread crumbs (any flavor) Paprika Preparation Heat oven to 325°F. Grease rectangular baking dish, 13x9x2 inches. Cut potatoes crosswise into 1/8-inch slices, cutting only three-fourths of the way through to bottom. Place cut sides up in dish. Brush with butter. Sprinkle with salt and pepper....