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Ingredients 2 dozen cupcakes Swiss Meringue Buttercream Orange round candy sprinkles Preparation Place orange round candy sprinkles (nonpareils) in a small bowl. Using an offset spatula, spread a smooth layer of untinted buttercream over each cupcake. Dip each frosted cupcake in sprinkles, rolling it around to coat completely. Cut 96 lengths (each about 3 inches) from licorice laces. Arrange three laces parallel to each other on each cupcake, one straight across the middle and the outer laces curved toward the edge....

Ingredients 1 1/4 cups crushed pretzels 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted 1 pint mango sorbet, softened slightly 2 boxes (10 oz each) frozen strawberries in syrup, thawed 1/2 cup frozen (thawed) margarita mix concentrate 1 cup whipping cream, whipped 10 fresh strawberry halves 1 small ripe mango, cut into cubes Coarse sugar, if desired Fresh strawberry slices, if desired Preparation In small bowl, mix crust ingredients. Press firmly in bottom of ungreased 9- or 8-inch springform pan; refrigerate 10 minutes....

Ingredients 2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup cold butter or margarine 1/2 cup milk 1 teaspoon almond extract 1 egg, slightly beaten 1 cup whipping cream 2 packages (3 oz each) cream cheese, softened 1/3 cup powdered sugar 1 lb fresh strawberries, sliced (3 cups) Preparation Heat oven to 450°F. In medium bowl, mix flour, granulated sugar, baking powder and salt....

Ingredients 3 jars (26 to 30 ounces each) tomato pasta sauce (any variety) 1 tablespoon garlic salt 4 1/2 pounds chicken breast tenders (not breaded) 3 packages (8 ounces each) manicotti shells 3 cans (2 1/4 ounces each) sliced ripe olives, drained 6 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, (24 ounces) Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spread about one-third of each jar of pasta sauce in each of 3 ungreased rectangular baking dishes, 13x9x2 inches....

Ingredients 1 small seedless watermelon 3 medium tomatoes 20 fresh basil leaves 3 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese 2 tablespoons olive oil Salt and pepper Preparation Cut watermelon into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Use 2 1/2-inch round cookie cutter to cut 24 rounds. Cut tomatoes into 1/2-inch-thick slices. For each salad, starting with 1 watermelon round, alternately stack 2 tomato slices, 2 basil leaves and 3 watermelon slices. Top each with about 1 teaspoon feta cheese....

Ingredients 3/4 lb ground turkey breast 1 small onion, chopped (1/4 cup) 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper 2 jalapeño chilies, seeded and finely chopped 1 garlic clove, finely chopped 1 tablespoon plum preserves 2 teaspoons chili powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 oz unsweetened baking chocolate, chopped 1 can (28 oz) diced tomatoes with Italian-style herbs, undrained 1 can (19 oz) red kidney beans, drained...

Ingredients 2 pounds ground pork 1 1/4 pounds ground turkey, 2 tablespoons chili powder 1 tablespoon coarse salt 2 teaspoons dried oregano 2 teaspoons ground cumin Chipotle Mayonnaise, for serving (optional) Pickled Zucchini and Onions, for serving (optional) Preparation Gently mix ground pork, ground turkey, chili powder, coarse salt, and dried oregano and ground cumin. Divide into eight equal portions; shape into 4 1/2-inch-diameter patties. Heat grill to high. Lightly oil grates....

Ingredients 4 firm ripe pears 2 cups water 3 tea bags red zesty herbal tea flavored with hibiscus, rosehips and lemongrass 2 cups cranberry-raspberry juice 2 tablespoons red cinnamon candies Preparation Peel pears, leaving stems intact; set aside. Heat water to boiling in 3-quart saucepan; remove from heat. Add tea bags; let steep 10 minutes. Squeeze tea from tea bags; discard bags. Stir juice and candies into tea. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until candies are melted....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon butter or margarine 1 cup soft whole wheat bread crumbs (about 1 1/2 slices bread) 6 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 3/4 pounds) 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 jar (17 ounces) Alfredo pasta sauce 1 1/2 cups sliced mushrooms (4 ounces) 4 medium green onions, sliced (1/4 cup) 2 tablespoons chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves Additional chopped fresh basil, if desired Preparation Melt butter in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat....

Ingredients 4 cups Banana Nut Cheerios™ cereal 1 cup sweetened dried cranberries 1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted 1/3 cup roasted unsalted sunflower nuts 1/2 cup light corn syrup 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter 1 teaspoon vanilla Preparation Spray 9-inch square pan with cooking spray. In large bowl, mix cereal, cranberries, almonds and sunflower nuts. In 2-quart saucepan, heat corn syrup, brown sugar and peanut butter to boiling over medium-high heat, stirring constantly....

Ingredients 3-pound beef boneless chuck pot roast 2 dried bay leaves 2 medium stalks celery, cut into 3-inch pieces 6 small red potatoes, cut into fourths 1 cup baby-cut carrots 1 jar (4.5 ounces) whole mushrooms, drained 1 can (10 3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup 2 tablespoons chili sauce 1/2 package (2.2-ounce size) beefy onion soup mix (1 envelope) Preparation Place beef in 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker....

Ingredients 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons granulated sugar 1/2 cup butter, softened 2 cups light sour cream 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup fresh blueberries 3 lemons 2 eggs 1 cup granulated sugar 4 tablespoons butter Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Mix all the dry ingredients together. Cut in softened butter. Gently fold in the sour cream and vanilla. Fold in blueberries. Do not overwork the dough....

Ingredients 3 cups brussels sprouts, trimmed, halved if large 2 red onions, unpeeled, halved lengthwise Extra-virgin olive oil Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 1 apple, such as Gala or Golden Delicious, cored 1/2 tablespoon unsalted butter 6 ounces thick-cut bacon (about 4 slices), cut into 1/2-inch pieces Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Toss brussels sprouts and onions with just enough oil to coat; season with salt and pepper. Spread vegetables in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet....

Ingredients 1/4 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 small zucchini, cut lengthwise into 4 thin slices 2 portabella mushroom caps (about 6 oz) 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1/2 loaf (1-lb size) French bread, cut in half horizontally, then cut crosswise into 4 sections 1/4 lb thinly sliced cooked chicken (from deli) 1...

Ingredients 12 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more for pan 1 cup all-purpose flour 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt 1/2 cup milk 1/2 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 3 large eggs Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 10-inch bundt pan. Sift together flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder onto a piece of parchment paper or into a bowl....

Ingredients 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (1 cup) 2 avocados, diced small 1 scallion (white and light-green parts only), thinly sliced 1 small red bell pepper, diced small 1/4 cup packed fresh dill leaves, roughly chopped 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice Coarse salt and ground pepper Preparation In a medium bowl, stir together feta cheese, avocados, scallion, bell pepper, dill, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper. Related Video

Ingredients 1 package (16 oz) fusilli pasta 1/4 cup olive or vegetable oil 1 tablespoon capers 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 cans (28 oz each) Muir Glen™ organic whole peeled tomatoes with basil, drained, chopped 1 small red chile, seeded, chopped 1/2 cup sliced imported Italian black olives 1/2 cup sliced green olives 1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves 1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves...

Ingredients 1 can (15 oz) pear halves in juice 2 cups old-fashioned or quick-cooking oats 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup chopped walnuts, toasted* 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1 cup fat-free (skim) milk Preparation Drain pears, reserving juice in 4-cup measuring cup. Add enough water to juice to measure 3 1/2 cups liquid. Chop pears; set aside. In 2-quart saucepan, heat juice mixture to boiling. Stir in oats, cinnamon and salt....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon peanut oil 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, julienned 5 large (mild) red chile peppers, seeded and julienned 2 kaffir lime leaves, julienned 10 ounces large shrimp, peeled and deveined 4 scallions, white and pale-green parts, julienned 2 seedless English cucumbers, julienned 1/3 cup shredded fresh mint 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice 1 tablespoon Asian fish sauce 12 medium rice-paper wrappers Soy sauce, for dipping Sweet chili sauce, for dipping...

Ingredients 1/3 cup fresh lime juice (from 4 limes) 1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated peeled fresh ginger 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 1 pound mixed carrots, such as Nantes and purple 1 fennel bulb, trimmed and cored 1 watermelon radish (3 ounces) or regular radishes, peeled 1/2 rutabaga, peeled 1 bunch baby Tokyo or regular turnips, peeled if needed 1 jalapeno chile, halved, seeded, and thinly sliced...