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Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil 2 teaspoons dried thyme leaves 1 1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 4 medium unpeeled russet potatoes, cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch square pieces 2 cups ready-to-eat baby-cut carrots 4 parsnips, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch slices (1 to 1 1/2 cups) 1 onion, cut into 3/4-inch wedges Preparation Heat oven to 450°F. In large bowl, mix oil, thyme, seasoned salt and pepper....

Ingredients 2 cups chopped broccoli flowerets (12 ounces) 2 cups chopped cauliflowerets (12 ounces) 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup) 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel 1 cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-ounce carton) 2 cups cooked soba (buckwheat) noodles or vermicelli 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves or 2 teaspoons dried basil leaves 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon olive or vegetable oil 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 large zucchini, chopped (2 cups)...

Ingredients 1 lb thick-cut bacon (about 12 slices) 1/2 cup real maple syrup 2 tablespoons apple jelly Freshly ground pepper Preparation Adjust oven rack to middle position. Heat oven to 375°F. Line cookie sheet with sides with foil. Place bacon on cookie sheet in single layer. Bake 10 minutes. Drain off fat. Meanwhile, in 1-quart saucepan, heat syrup and jelly, stirring occasionally, until jelly melts and syrup is warm. Remove from heat....

Ingredients 3 cups popcorn 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 tablespoon cocoa powder 2 teaspoons confectioners' sugar 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon coarse salt Preparation Drizzle popcorn with olive oil, then toss with remaining ingredients. Related Video

Ingredients 1/2 cup shelled fresh peas 2 oranges 1 tablespoon finely chopped red onion 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives 1 large lobster tail, cooked, removed from shell, and chopped 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 tablespoon mint flowers (optional) Minted English Pea Soup Preparation Prepare an ice-water bath. Bring a medium saucepan filled with water to a boil over high heat. Add peas and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain, and immediately transfer to ice-water bath....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 cup warm water (110 degrees to 115 degrees) 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (one 1/4-ounce packet) 3 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled), divided 1 1/2 teaspoons fine salt 1 large egg 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled, plus more for brushing Cooking spray Coarse salt Preparation In a large bowl, combine sugar and water. Sprinkle yeast on top and let sit until foamy, 5 minutes....

Ingredients 4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt, plus more to taste 1 1/2 cups warm water 1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing 2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar, or freshly squeezed lemon juice 2 scallions, thinly sliced 2 large onions, finely chopped 2 pounds mixed greens, such as sorrel, chard, or dandelion, washed and trimmed 1/2 cup chopped fresh dill...

Ingredients 1 cup hot water 6 dried shiitake mushrooms (1/2 ounce) 2 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-ounce carton) 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 3 tablespoons uncooked orzo (rosamarina) pasta 1/2-pound salmon fillet, skinned and cut into 2 pieces 1/4 cup sliced drained roasted red bell peppers 1 cup thinly sliced spinach leaves 3 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil leaves 2 medium green onions, sliced diagonally Shredded Parmesan cheese, if desired...

Ingredients 4 large plum (Roma) tomatoes 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh basil 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 3/4 cup leftover cooked white rice 1 to 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 9x5-inch ovenproof loaf pan with cooking spray; set aside. Carefully cut tops off tomatoes. Scoop out tomato flesh; place in medium bowl. Invert tomato shells and tops onto kitchen towel to drain while making filling....

Ingredients 3 ears corn 4 medium green onions 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped (1 cup) 2 tablespoons finely chopped Anaheim chilies 3 tablespoons lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon salt Preparation Brush grill rack with vegetable oil. Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Husk corn and remove silk. Brush corn and onions with oil. Cover and grill corn and onions 4 to 6 inches from medium-hot heat 5 minutes....

Ingredients 20 medium jalapenos (about 1 1/4 pounds) 1/2 cup olive oil 2 medium white onions, cut into 2-inch chunks 2 large carrots, cut into 1/2-inch rounds 24 cloves garlic, peeled 3 cups cider vinegar 3 tablespoons coarse salt 3 bay leaves 4 sprigs fresh thyme 4 sprigs fresh marjoram 1/2 lime, cut into 1/2-inch slices 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar 2 teaspoons yellow or Dijon mustard 12 allspice berries, crushed 1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorns, coarsely crushed Preparation With a paring knife, cut two slits on opposite sides of each jalapeno, starting about 1/2 inch from the stem end and ending about 1 inch from the tapered end....

Ingredients 1 box (1 lb 2.25 oz) Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ devil's food cake mix 1 cup buttermilk 1/3 cup vegetable oil 3 eggs 1 bag (14 oz) caramels, unwrapped 1/4 cup whipping cream 3 containers (1 lb each) dark chocolate creamy ready-to-spread frosting 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted 1 tablespoon coarse sea salt Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Place baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups. In large bowl, beat cake mix, buttermilk, oil and eggs with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds....

Ingredients 1 sea bass or walleye fillet (1/2 pound) 1 teaspoon cornstarch 1 teaspoon sesame oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped gingerroot 1/8 teaspoon white pepper 10 ounces green beans 1 green onion 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 tablespoon water 1 teaspoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic clove 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-ounce carton) Preparation Pat fish dry with paper towels....

Ingredients 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Rolls (8 Count) 1 cup shredded coconut, toasted 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 to 1 lb uncooked medium shrimp, peeled (tail shells removed), deveined 1/2 teaspoon salt Dash pepper 1/2 teaspoon garam masala 1 bag (12 oz) frozen buttery rice & vegetables 1 cup diced fresh pineapple 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1/2 cup roasted salted cashews 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro...

Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 6 garlic cloves, minced 3 cups halved grape tomatoes (about 1 pound) Coarse salt and ground pepper 3/4 pound orzo 3 1/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 cup fresh basil leaves, torn Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees, with rack in top position. In a large broilerproof skillet, heat 5 teaspoons oil over medium. Add garlic and cook until just beginning to brown, 1 minute....

Ingredients 2 limes 2 oranges 1 lemon 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup water 2 bottles (25.4 oz each) white Catawba grape juice 2 tablespoons orange-flavored liqueur or orange juice 2 cups sparkling water, chilled Preparation Cut ends off fruit. In 2-quart saucepan, mix sugar and water; add ends of fruit. Heat to boiling; boil 3 minutes. Cool; discard ends. Cut remaining limes, oranges and lemon into thin slices. In 3-quart non-metal container, mix sugar-water mixture, grape juice and liqueur....

Ingredients 8 tablespoons unsalted butter (1 stick), at room temperature 4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature 1/4 cup heavy cream 1 1/2 cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling 3 teaspoons coarse salt 3 (10-ounce) packages fresh spinach, stemmed and washed well, with water still clinging to the leaves 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 1 pound fresh ricotta cheese 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese...

Ingredients 1 teaspoon smooth or whole-grain Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon) 6 tablespoons best-quality extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 4 cups packed mixed baby greens such as mustard, kale, swiss chard, spinach, baby arugula, mache, and purslane 1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves 1/2 cup fresh chervil leaves 2 tablespoons finely sliced fresh chives Preparation Whisk together mustard and lemon juice in a bowl....

Ingredients 2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 1 cup milk 2 eggs Food colors Squeeze dispenser bottles Preparation In large bowl, stir together Bisquick mix, milk and eggs until well combined. Divide batter evenly among up to 6 small bowls (1 for each color you want to use). Place a few drops food color in each bowl, and stir to combine. Carefully pour each batter into separate squeeze dispenser bottle; cover with tops....

Ingredients 2 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger 2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 1 small sweet potato, peeled and finely julienned (2 cups) 1 tart apple, cored and finely julienned 1 stalk celery, thinly sliced 2 scallions, thinly sliced 3 radishes, finely julienned 3 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds 1/4 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves Preparation In a small bowl, whisk lemon juice, ginger, and oil....