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Ingredients 6 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for work surface 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter 1 cup packed dark-brown sugar 4 teaspoons ground ginger 4 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cloves 1 teaspoon finely ground pepper 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt 2 large eggs 1 cup unsulfured molasses Royal Icing Brown gel-paste food coloring Preparation Whisk together flour, baking soda, and baking powder into a large bowl....

Ingredients 1/2 cup coarsely chopped arugula 1/2 cup packed mixed fresh parsley, dill, mint, basil, and chives, chopped 1/3 cup reduced-fat plain Greek yogurt 3 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 2 to 3 teaspoons fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon) Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper Preparation Pulse arugula, herbs, yogurt, mayonnaise, and oil in a food processor until smooth. Pulse in lemon juice to taste; season with salt and pepper....

Ingredients 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted 1 1/4 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup milk 1 medium nectarine, sliced (1 cup) 1 cup fresh blueberries 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Preparation Heat gas or charcoal grill. Meanwhile, in medium bowl, mix Bisquick mix, 1/2 cup of the sugar and the milk; beat 30 seconds. In 9-inch round foil cake pan, melt butter on grill over medium heat. Pour batter over butter in pan....

Ingredients Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 pound linguine 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for pasta 1/2 sweet onion, thinly sliced 1/2 head cabbage, cored and thinly sliced crosswise 1 small leek, trimmed, cleaned, and thinly sliced, white and light green parts only 2 ears corn, kernels removed 3 ribs kale, leaves only, washed well and thinly sliced Pinch crushed red-pepper flakes 1/2 head garlic, peeled and chopped...

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/3 cup yellow cornmeal 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon maple flavor 2 eggs 3/4 cup milk 4 cups (1 lb) powdered sugar 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened 2 teaspoons maple flavor 3 to 4 tablespoons milk Maple leaf candies, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Place paper baking cup in each of 18 regular-size muffin cups....

Ingredients 1 egg 1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose or whole wheat flour 3 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon granulated sugar or packed brown sugar 3/4 cup milk 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh or canned (drained) peaches Preparation Beat egg in medium bowl, using hand beater, until fluffy. Beat in other ingredients except peaches just until smooth. Stir in peaches. Heat skillet over medium heat or heat griddle to 375°F....

Ingredients 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled) 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon fine salt 2 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature 2 cups granulated sugar 1/4-1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract 1 large egg 1/2 cup mini semisweet chocolate chips 1 cup confectioners' sugar, sifted 3-5 tablespoons heavy cream 12 round peppermint candies, crushed, for decorating Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees, with racks in upper and lower thirds. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt....

Ingredients Unsalted butter, for cake pans 1 recipe Classic Yellow Cake Batter 2 cups raspberries 3 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar 2 cups cold heavy cream Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly butter two 9-inch round cake pans (2 inches deep). Line bottoms with parchment paper; butter parchment. Divide batter between pans, firmly tap on a flat surface to remove air bubbles, and smooth tops. Bake until cakes are golden and puffed and a toothpick inserted in center comes out with a few moist crumbs attached, about 30 minutes, rotating pans halfway through....

Ingredients Vegetable-oil cooking spray, for cake pans 1 pound plus 10 ounces rhubarb, trimmed and cut 1/2 inch thick on the bias 2 cups sugar, divided 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon coarse salt 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, softened 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest 3 large eggs 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/2 cup sour cream 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup light-brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt 1/2 stick unsalted butter, melted Preparation Cake: Preheat oven to 350 degrees, with rack in center position....

Ingredients 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces 1 medium pineapple, peeled, cored, and cut into 1-inch pieces 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper Coarse salt Preparation Preheat oven to 450 degrees. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss together sweet potatoes, pineapple, oil, and cayenne pepper. Season with salt. Roast until sweet potatoes and pineapple are tender and golden, 30 to 35 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes....

Ingredients 1 box premium brownie mix Water, vegetable oil and egg called for on brownie mix box 2 cups miniature marshmallows 1 1/2 cups Chex Mix® Muddy Buddies® Brownie Supreme snack mix (from 10.5-oz bag) 1 bar (1.55 oz) milk chocolate candy, broken into 1-inch squares Preparation Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Make brownies as directed on box for 9-inch square pan. After removing pan from oven, set oven control to broil....

Ingredients 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces 4 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces 1/2 cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-ounce carton) 2 tablespoons finely chopped gingerroot or 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice 1/2 teaspoon red pepper sauce 1 can (8 ounces) pineapple chunks in juice, drained and juice reserved 1 tablespoon cornstarch...

Ingredients 2 boneless New York strip steaks (3/4 inch thick; 1 1/2 pounds total), excess fat trimmed Salt and pepper 1 tablespoon olive oil 4 large shallots, thinly sliced (2 cups) 1/3 cup heavy cream 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 4 sandwich rolls, split and toasted 2 cups baby arugula Preparation Pat steaks dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat oil over high. Cook steaks until medium-rare, about 4 minutes per side....

Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box 1 1/2 cups marshmallows from Lucky Charms™ cereal Rainbow candy sprinkles, if desired 1 container Betty Crocker™ Whipped fluffy white frosting Green food color Preparation Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups. Make cake batter as directed on box....

Ingredients Vegetable oil or cooking spray, for baking sheet 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup water 1 teaspoon coarse salt, divided 2 tablespoons adobo sauce (from one 7-ounce can chipotle chiles in adobo; reserve chiles for another use) 1 cup unsalted roasted pepitas (green pumpkin seeds) 1 cup unsalted roasted peanuts 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional) Preparation Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment. Lightly brush with oil or coat with cooking spray....

Ingredients 4 cups water 3 tablespoons instant iced tea mix 3 cups raspberry-kiwi fruit juice, chilled 1/2 cup fresh raspberries Preparation In 2-quart pitcher, mix all ingredients except raspberries. Stir in raspberries. Serve tea over ice in glasses. Related Video

Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ dark chocolate cake mix Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box 1 cup Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy chocolate frosting (from 1-lb container) 4 1/2 cups black candy melts 6 teaspoons shortening 1 cup green candy melts 35 paper lollipop sticks Black string licorice, cut into 35 (2-inch) pieces Block of plastic foam Preparation Make and bake cake mix as directed on box for 13x9-inch pan, using water, oil and eggs....

Ingredients 32 Hershey's® Kisses® brand milk chocolates, unwrapped 1 package (11 1/2 ounces) fudge-striped shortbread cookies (32) 1 tube (4.25 ounces) orange or red decorating icing Preparation Attach 1 chocolate candy to chocolate bottom of each cookie, using decorating icing. Pipe decorating icing around base of milk chocolate candy. Related Video

Ingredients 1 cup white wine 1/2 cup white-wine vinegar 1 shallot, sliced 1 (1-inch) piece lemongrass, crushed 1 sprig thyme 2 tablespoons heavy cream 1 1/4 cups (2 sticks plus 4 tablespoons) cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes 2 tablespoons yuzu or lemon juice 2 tablespoons capers, drained and chopped Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper Preparation Place wine, vinegar, shallot, lemongrass, and thyme in a small saucepan; bring to a boil over medium-high heat....

Ingredients 1 ripe avocado 1 cup no-sugar-added pear nectar, plus more as needed 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 cup ice cubes Preparation Puree ingredients in a blender until smooth. If too thick, add more nectar to adjust consistency. Related Video