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Ingredients 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 cut-up whole chicken (3 to 3 1/2 lb) 2 medium onions, sliced 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon paprika 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1 cup orange juice 1/4 cup honey 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 cup pitted ripe olives 1 tablespoon cold water 2 teaspoons cornstarch Orange slices, if desired Preparation In deep 12-inch skillet or 5-quart Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat....

Ingredients 2 cups water 1 cup uncooked buckwheat kernels or groats (kasha) 1 1/2 cups finely chopped fresh parsley 1 1/2 cups chopped seeded tomatoes (about 2 medium) 1/3 cup chopped onion (about 1 medium) 1/4 cup chopped fresh or 2 teaspoons dried mint leaves 1 small cucumber, peeled, chopped (3/4 cup) 1 can (15 to 16 oz) garbanzo beans, drained, rinsed 1/4 cup lemon juice 1 tablespoon honey 2...

Ingredients 3 lamb shanks (3 3/4 to 4 pounds) 2 1/4 teaspoons coarse salt Freshly ground pepper 1 6-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and coarsely chopped finely julienned ginger, for serving 1 whole nutmeg, crushed 1 tablespoon mace 2 tablespoons whole fennel seeds 2 to 3 dried bay leaves, crumbled 2 medium cinnamon sticks, broken into pieces 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 cup oil, from Crisply Fried Onions 2 to 3 teaspoons cayenne pepper...

Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ white cake mix Water, oil and eggs called for on cake mix box 1/8 teaspoon green gel food color, or to desired shade of green 1 family size box (20.5 oz) Lucky Charms™ cereal 2 tubs (16 oz) Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy Vanilla Frosting Preparation Heat oven to 350° F. Spray 2 (8-inch) round cake pans with cooking spray; line bottoms with cooking parchment paper circles....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons margarine or butter 2 medium leeks, quartered, sliced, using bulb and light green portions (about 2 cups) 8 oz. fresh asparagus spears, trimmed, broken into 1-inch pieces 5 cups frozen southern-style hash-brown potatoes (from 32-oz package) 1/2 cup roasted red bell pepper strips (from 7.25-oz jar) 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon dried dill weed 8 eggs 1 pint (2 cups) half-and-half or milk 1 cup finely shredded fresh Parmesan cheese (4 oz)...

Ingredients 1 pouch Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix 1/2 cup butter, softened 3 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 egg 2 containers Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy vanilla frosting Pink, purple, yellow, green and orange food colors Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. In medium bowl, stir cookie mix, butter, flour and egg until soft dough forms. Roll dough 1/4 inch thick on floured surface. Cut out approximately 100 cookies with 1-inch heart-shaped cookie cutter, rerolling dough as necessary....

Ingredients Bacon slices 4 thick slices whole-wheat sandwich bread 8 ounces sliced cheddar cheese 1 large red apple Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place 4 slices bacon on a rimmed baking sheet (lined with parchment paper for easy cleanup); bake until crisp, 6 to 8 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels; tear each slice into quarters. Place 4 thick slices whole-wheat sandwich bread on clean baking sheet. Top with sliced cheddar cheese, red apple, quartered, cored, and sliced crosswise, and bacon....

Ingredients 6 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs, patted dry Salt and pepper 1/2 cup tamari sauce 1/3 cup sugar 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar 1/4 teaspoon dried orange peel 1/4 cup orange juice 2 teaspoons cornstarch 1 tablespoon sesame seed Green onions, cut on the diagonal, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 450°F. Season chicken with salt and pepper on both sides. Place chicken, skin side up, on broiler pan. Bake 25 minutes....

Ingredients 2 pouches (4.7 oz each) Betty Crocker™ roasted garlic and Cheddar mashed potatoes 3/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 lb) 1/4 cup butter, melted Water, butter and milk called for on potato mix pouch Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray. In shallow dish, empty 1 pouch Potatoes. Place yogurt in another shallow dish. Coat chicken with yogurt; coat with dry potatoes....

Ingredients 2 1/4 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 2/3 cup milk Preparation Heat oven to 450°F. In medium bowl, stir ingredients until soft dough forms; beat 30 seconds. If dough is sticky, gradually stir in enough Bisquick mix (up to 1/4 cup) to make dough easy to handle. Place dough on surface generously sprinkled with Bisquick mix; roll in Bisquick mix to coat. Shape into a ball; knead 10 times. Press or roll until 1/2 inch thick....

Ingredients 1 1/4 cups water 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 cup uncooked instant brown rice 2/3 cup water 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce 2 teaspoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil 2 teaspoons canola or olive oil 1 package (14 oz) uncooked chicken breast tenders (not breaded), pieces cut in half 1 bag (1 lb) frozen bell pepper and onion stir-fry, thawed, drained 1 tablespoon sesame seed...

Ingredients 1 ficelle (8 to 10 ounces), sliced 1/4 inch thick (60 slices) 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place bread slices on 2 rimmed baking sheets. Brush both sides of slices with oil, and season with salt and pepper. Bake until golden, 15 to 20 minutes, rotating sheets halfway through (if undersides are not browning, turn crostini over once during baking)....

Ingredients 8 dried manicotti shells Nonstick cooking spray 1 cup chopped fresh mushrooms 3/4 cup purchased shredded carrots 3 or 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup light ricotta cheese or low-fat cream-style cottage cheese 3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese (3 ounces) 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning, crushed 1 (14.5 ounce) can Muir Glen™ organic no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained 1 cup bottled roasted red sweet peppers, drained and chopped...

Ingredients 4 whole graham crackers 1 tablespoon butter 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese 1 egg 1 tablespoon honey 2 tablespoons strawberry jam or preserves 1/4 teaspoon salt Sliced fresh strawberries Preparation In food processor, pulse graham crackers until completely crushed. Add butter; pulse until well combined. Press cracker mixture evenly in bottom of 2 ungreased 1-cup ramekins. In same food processor, pulse cream cheese, egg, honey, jam and salt until batter is smooth, scraping down side of processor bowl as needed....

Ingredients 4 cups milk 1 package (10 oz) frozen strawberries in syrup, partially thawed 2 cups vanilla or strawberry yogurt 1/2 cup strawberry-flavored syrup Preparation In blender container, combine 2 cups of the milk and the strawberries; blend until smooth and thick. Add yogurt and syrup; blend at low speed until mixed. Pour into pitcher or container. Stir in remaining 2 cups milk; mix well. Garnish with fresh strawberries, if desired....

Ingredients 2 large ripe tomatoes, cored and sliced 1/4 inch thick 12 basil leaves, well washed and dried 2 tablespoons Greek olive oil Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper Preparation Arrange tomatoes and basil on a platter. Drizzle with oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Serve immediately. Related Video

Ingredients 40 slices (1/2 inch thick) baguette French bread Cooking spray 1 jar (6 oz) marinated artichoke hearts, drained 2 cups chopped, seeded plum (Roma) tomatoes (6 to 7 medium) 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper Preparation Heat oven to 325°F. Line cookie sheet with foil. Place bread slices on cookie sheet; lightly spray bread with cooking spray. Bake 6 to 9 minutes or until crisp....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 celery stalks, diced medium 3 carrots, cut into 1/4-inch-thick rounds 1 medium white onion, diced medium Coarse salt and ground pepper 8 cups Easy Turkey Stock 2 cups wide egg noodles 1 sprig rosemary, about 2 inches long 3/4 pound shredded cooked turkey Preparation In a 6-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium-high. Add celery, carrots, onion, and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook until onion softens, about 3 minutes....

Ingredients 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter 2 cups sugar 2 large eggs 4 2/3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup buttermilk 1/2 cup pale-pink or white sanding sugar (optional) Petal dust in pink, orange, and violet tones (optional) 2/3 cup apricot or strawberry jam, slightly warmed (optional) Preparation In bowl of electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream butter and sugar until fluffy, about 4 minutes....

Ingredients 1 teaspoon vegetable oil 1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 3/4 lb thin slices lean veal round steak or veal for scallopini 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms (3 oz) 1/3 cup dry white wine 2 teaspoons chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 12 oz asparagus spears, cut into 1-inch pieces* Preparation In 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook shallot and garlic in oil, stirring frequently, until garlic is golden; reduce heat to medium....