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Ingredients 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 1 small yellow onion, minced 1 1/2 cups basmati rice, rinsed and drained Coarse salt and ground pepper Preparation In a medium pot, heat oil over medium. Add onion and cook, stirring frequently, until soft, 5 minutes. Add rice; cook, stirring, until rice is translucent at edges, 2 minutes. Add 2 1/2 cups water and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil over high; cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, 15 minutes....

Ingredients 1 package (10 oz) prebaked Italian whole wheat thin pizza crust 1/2 lb extra-lean (at least 90%) ground beef 1 package (8 oz) sliced fresh mushrooms Olive oil cooking spray 3/4 cup marinara sauce 1/4 cup sliced turkey pepperoni (about 15 slices) 2/3 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes Preparation Heat oven to 450°F. Place pizza crust on rack in oven while oven preheats; heat 5 minutes....

Ingredients 2/3 cup water 1/2 stick unsalted butter 2/3 cup all-purpose flour 1/8 teaspoon salt 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 1/3 cup heavy cream 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 cup confectioners' sugar 2 tablespoons milk 1/2 teaspoon liquid coffee extract (preferably Trablit) or 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder Preparation Puffs:Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Heat water and butter in a saucepan over high heat until butter is melted and water is boiling....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 large head broccoli (1 1/4 pounds), trimmed and cut lengthwise through stalk into long spears (4 to 6 inches long) 1 garlic clove, coarsely chopped 6 anchovy fillets, coarsely chopped Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 1/4 cup water 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar Preparation Heat oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium until hot but not smoking. Add broccoli (in a single layer, if possible), and cook, without turning, until bottom sides are nicely browned, 3 to 4 minutes....

Ingredients 6 cups cut-up cooked chicken 1 1/4 cups chopped onions 1 1/4 cups chopped celery stalks 1 bag (12 oz) frozen mixed vegetables 3 1/2 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton) 1/3 cup cornstarch 3/4 cup cold water 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 3 1/3 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 1 cup milk Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Heat chicken, onions, celery, mixed vegetables and chicken broth to boiling in 5-quart Dutch oven....

Ingredients 1 container (12 oz) refrigerated jalapeño-pimiento cheese spread 8 oz Mexican prepared cheese product with jalapeño peppers (from 16-oz loaf), cut into cubes 4 oz (half of 8-oz package) cream cheese, softened, cut into cubes 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chiles, undrained 1/4 cup pickled sliced jalapeño chiles, drained, chopped 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 1 jalapeño chile, cut crosswise into slices, if desired Restaurant-style tortilla chips...

Ingredients 3/4 cup granulated sugar 3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter 1/4 cup fat-free sour cream 1 egg 1 egg white 1 cup Gold Medal™ flour 1/4 cup baking cocoa 1/2 cup hot water 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips Powdered sugar, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Line 12 regular-size muffin cups with paper baking cups. In large bowl, beat granulated sugar, peanut butter, sour cream, egg and egg white with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended....

Ingredients 4 cups torn arugula 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, cut in half 6 oz fontina cheese, cubed 2 small zucchini, cut in half lengthwise, then sliced 2 ears fresh sweet corn, cooked, corn cut off, ears discarded 1 small cucumber, peeled, seeded, diced 1/2 cup walnut halves, toasted 1/4 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper...

Ingredients 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 2 tablespoons shortening 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1 egg yolk 1 1/2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 1/3 cup Cascadian Farm® organic apricot fruit spread 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1 to 2 teaspoons milk Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. In medium bowl, stir brown sugar, shortening, butter, vanilla and egg yolk until blended. Stir in Bisquick mix until well blended....

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups green olives in brine, drained and rinsed 1 tablespoon capers, rinsed 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted 2 tablespoons fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 1/3 cup olive oil Food Should Taste Good™ roasted red pepper brown rice crackers, as desired Preparation In food processor, place all ingredients except crackers. Pulse just until roughly chopped. Serve with crackers. Related Video

Ingredients 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon fine salt 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 1 3/4 cups buttermilk, room temperature 1/3 cup pure maple syrup 1 cup confectioners’ sugar Nonstick cooking spray 1/2 cup pecans, toasted and coarsely chopped Preparation In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt....

Ingredients 2 (8-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breast halves Vegetable oil All-purpose flour, for dredging 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 2 cups panko breadcrumbs Juice and zest of 1/2 lemon 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 1 cup whole milk Zest and juice of 1/2 lemon 5 tablespoons mayonnaise 1/2 small shallot, finely minced 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 bunch watercress, trimmed 1 bunch fresh flat-leaf parsley, leaves only 1 bunch radishes, thinly sliced Preparation Make the dressing and salad: In a medium bowl, whisk together milk and lemon juice; let stand until milk thickens, about 5 minutes....

Ingredients 1 2/3 cups uncooked farfalle (bow-tie) pasta or 2 oz uncooked soba (buckwheat) noodles 1/2 lb beef boneless sirloin, about 1/2 inch thick, cut into 2 pieces 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper 3 tablespoons tomato sauce 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 1 teaspoon chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 1/4 teaspoon sugar 1 small onion, chopped (1/4 cup) 1 medium bell pepper, chopped (3/4 cup) Preparation Cook and drain pasta as directed on package, omitting salt....

Ingredients Ham bone Carrot, cut into pieces Celery stalk, cut into pieces Quartered onion A few parsley sprigs 2 bay leaves 12 black peppercorns 3 quarts water Preparation Gently simmer ham bone with carrot, celery, onion, parsley, bay leaves, peppercorns, and water in a large pot for 2 hours. Let cool and strain, discarding the solids. Related Video

Ingredients 2 1/2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 1/4 cup chopped drained roasted red bell peppers (from 7-ounce jar) 2/3 cup milk 2 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese Preparation Heat oven to 450°. Stir all ingredients until soft dough forms. Place dough on surface sprinkled with Bisquick mix; roll in Bisquick mix to coat. Shape into a ball; knead 10 times. Roll dough 1/2 inch thick. Cut with 3-inch star-shaped cookie cutter dipped in Bisquick mix....

Ingredients 1 cup cake flour (not self-rising) 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling and cutting 1/2 cup sugar, plus more for sprinkling 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda Salt 1 1/2 sticks cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces 1 1/4 cups cold heavy cream, plus more for brushing 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Sift together flours, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and 3/4 teaspoon salt in a large bowl....

Ingredients 1 pouch Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix 2/3 cup yellow cornmeal 2/3 cup cold butter or margarine 4 ripe pears (2 1/2 lb), peeled, thinly sliced 1/3 cup packed brown sugar 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves 2 tablespoons apple jelly Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Line bottom and sides of 15x10x1-inch pan with cooking parchment paper. In medium bowl, stir together cookie mix and cornmeal....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 pork tenderloin (1 1/4 lb) 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 12 mini hamburger buns (about 3 inches in diameter) 1 cup watercress Preparation Heat oven to 425°F. In small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon of the oil, the rosemary, garlic, salt and pepper....

Ingredients 10 slices white bread 1/4 pound whipped cream cheese, room temperature 1/2 bunch watercress, leaves only 1/2 pound thinly sliced salami Preparation Spread one side of each slice of bread with cream cheese. Top with watercress. Cover with salami. Using a 2 1/2-to-3-inch flower cookie cutter, cut out sandwiches, avoiding the crusts. If not serving immediately, cover with a damp paper towel or plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve....

Ingredients 50 to 60 tender young snow peas 1/2 pound St. Andre cheese, or Boursin or Boursalt Fresh mint (optional) Preparation Remove stem end from snow peas, string them, and blanch in a large pot of rapidly boiling water for 30 seconds. Plunge them immediately into cool water to stop the cooking and preserve their beautiful green color. With a small sharp knife, slit open the straight seam of each snow pea and pipe softened cheese into each one, using a small-tipped pastry tube, or spread with a small spatula....