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Ingredients 1 medium onion, sliced 8 small red potatoes, cut into fourths 2 1/2-pound beef round steak, cut into 8 serving pieces 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 package (1.8 ounces) tomato beef flavor (oxtail) soup mix 1 can (12 ounces) beer Preparation Place onion and potatoes in 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker. Arrange beef on top. Sprinkle beef with brown sugar, nutmeg, salt, pepper and soup mix (dry)....

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™ Whipped fluffy white frosting (from 12-oz container) 4 cups white candy melts 2 tablespoons shortening 54 paper lollipop sticks Block of plastic foam 1/2 cup black candy melts, melted 54 black candy-coated chocolate candies Preparation Make and bake cake mix as directed on box for 13x9-inch pan, using water, oil and egg whites....

Ingredients 1/4 cup sun-dried tomato halves (not oil-packed) 2 eggs 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 cup sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder Dash ground red pepper (cayenne) 4 oz (half of 8-oz package) reduced-fat cream cheese (Neufchâtel), softened 2 tablespoons chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves Dash garlic powder 1/4 cup crumbled chèvre (goat) cheese (1 oz) Preparation Heat oven to 350°F....

Ingredients 1/2 cup low-fat Greek yogurt 1/4 cup chopped cornichons 1 tablespoon chopped capers 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley Pinch cayenne Coarse salt Preparation Mix ingredients in a bowl and season with salt. Related Video

Ingredients 2/3 cup orange juice 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots 2 tablespoons apricot preserves 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil 3/4 cup chopped red bell pepper 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 2 tablespoons sliced green onions 1 teaspoon grated orange peel 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 lb) 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt 6 cups bite-size pieces mixed salad greens Preparation Reserve 2 tablespoons of the orange juice; set aside....

Ingredients 1 package (12 ounces) bulk pork sausage 1 small green bell pepper, chopped (1/2 cup) 1 2/3 cups hot water 3 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 package Hamburger Helper™ cheesy hashbrowns 2/3 cup milk 3 eggs, beaten or 1 cup fat-free cholesterol-free egg product 1 tablespoon Betty Crocker™ Bac~Os® bacon flavor bits or chips, if desired Preparation Cook sausage and bell pepper in 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until sausage is no longer pink; drain....

Ingredients 1 box (15.25 oz) Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ Milk Chocolate Cake Mix Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box 3/4 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup shortening 4 cups powdered sugar 3/4 teaspoon vanilla 60 brown candy-coated chocolate candies 24 miniature marshmallows Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups or spray with cooking spray. Make and bake cake mix as directed on box for cupcakes, using water, oil and eggs....

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton) 1/2 cup diced dried fruit and raisin mixture 1 tablespoon butter or margarine 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup uncooked couscous Preparation Heat chicken broth, fruit bits, butter and salt to boiling in 1 1/2-quart saucepan. Stir in couscous. Cover; remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Stir before serving. Related Video

Ingredients 2 cups Cinnamon Toast Crunch™ cereal 1 package (3 oz) cream cheese, softened 2 tablespoons sugar 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 egg 1 1/3 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 tablespoon sugar Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. In food processor or blender, place cereal. Cover; process until cereal is finely crushed....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons purchased honey mustard* 2 English muffins, split, toasted 4 (3/4-oz.) slices American cheese 4 hard-cooked eggs, peeled, sliced 4 teaspoons real bacon pieces Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Spread honey mustard evenly on English muffin halves; place on ungreased cookie sheet. Top each with cheese, egg and bacon. Bake at 400°F. for 3 to 4 minutes or until cheese melts and sandwiches are heated through. Related Video

Ingredients 2 teaspoons chili powder 2 teaspoons packed brown sugar 2 teaspoons grated lime peel 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne) 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 lb) 2 teaspoons olive or canola oil Preparation Heat gas or charcoal grill. In small bowl, mix chili powder, brown sugar, lime peel, salt, garlic powder and ground red pepper. Rub both sides of chicken with oil, then with spice mixture....

Ingredients 10 grape tomatoes, cut in half Olive oil cooking spray 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary leaves 6 eggs 1/4 cup milk 1/4 cup Bisquick™ Gluten Free pancake & baking mix 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 small unpeeled red potatoes, cut into cubes (1 cup) 4 oz fresh spinach leaves, stems removed, chopped (about 5 cups loosely packed) 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (2 oz)...

Ingredients 1 large sweet onion, thickly sliced Extra-virgin olive oil Coarse salt and cracked black pepper 1 large head iceberg lettuce, very thinly sliced 1 1/2 pounds whole trimmed bulbs of fennel, sliced crosswise paper-thin Roasted Bell Peppers, or 4 small store-bought fire-roasted red bell peppers, cut into strips 24 cherry or grape tomatoes, halved 3/4 pound English cucumber, peeled, halved, seeded, and thickly sliced 8 scallions, thinly sliced 1 red onion, very thinly sliced...

Ingredients 6 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 2 teaspoons minced garlic 2 teaspoons coarse salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil 3/4 cup basil leaves, thinly sliced 24 (1 1/4-inch-thick) rib lamb chops, trimmed of excess fat and frenched Maple-Roasted Butternut Squash 2 cups arugula Preparation In a nonreactive bowl, combine mustard, vinegar, garlic, salt, and pepper with 2 teaspoons water. Slowly whisk in olive oil until mixture is emulsified; stir in basil....

Ingredients Unsalted butter, for dish All-purpose flour, for dish 1 1/2 cups part-skim ricotta 4 large eggs, separated 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt 2 tablespoons freshly chopped basil 2 tablespoons freshly minced chives Ground black pepper Preparation Heat oven to 375 degrees and position rack in lower third. Butter a one-quart casserole dish and dust with flour, shaking out excess. In a bowl, whisk ricotta, egg yolks, salt, and herbs. Season with pepper....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts 2 teaspoons butter 1 medium apple, peeled, cored, and cubed 1 medium pear, cored and cubed 1 teaspoon brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup 2 tablespons low-fat granola 1 1/3 cups fat-free vanilla yogurt Preparation Heat a small skillet on medium heat, add the walnuts and toast until golden, about 2-3 minutes, shaking the pan gently during the toasting so the walnuts don’t burn....

Ingredients 2 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest plus 1/4 cup lemon juice 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper 1 pound button mushrooms, trimmed and quartered 1 tablespoon sliced fresh chives 1 ounce shaved Parmesan Preparation In a small saucepan, combine garlic, lemon zest and juice, olive oil, white-wine vinegar, and salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer over medium and cook 3 minutes....

Ingredients 2 pounds ramps, cleaned, trimmed, white and green parts separated 1 cup very hot water 1/2 cup rice-wine vinegar 6 tablespoons sugar 2 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt 1 teaspoon schichimi togarashi (Japanese 7-spice powder; optional) 1 teaspoon kochukaru (optional) 1 tablespoon whole white peppercorns (optional) 2 pounds fingerling potatoes, halved lengthwise (quartered if large) 3 to 4 cloves garlic, crushed 5 to 6 sprigs fresh thyme Coarse salt 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil 1 tablespoon salted butter 3 to 4 tablespoons canola oil 4 soft-shell crabs, cleaned 1 to 2 cloves garlic, crushed 3 to 4 sprigs fresh thyme 3 to 4 slices lemon (optional) 1 tablespoon salted butter Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper Lemon Puree, for serving...

Ingredients 1/2 pound skinless salmon fillets 6 beaten eggs Heavy cream Chopped dill Toast (for serving) Preparation Cut salmon fillets into large cubes, season, and saute in an oiled nonstick skillet over medium-high until opaque throughout, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium; add eggs, a splash of cream, and dill. Season and cook, stirring, until eggs are just set; serve with toast. Related Video

Ingredients 1 tablespoon butter or margarine 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley 1 flat anchovy fillet in oil, finely chopped 1 garlic clove, finely chopped 8 uncooked jumbo shrimp in shells 4 thin slices prosciutto or fully cooked Virginia ham, cut in half 1/4 cup dry white wine 1 tablespoon lemon juice Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Heat butter and oil in square baking dish, 9x9x2 inches, in oven until butter is melted....