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Ingredients 8 ounces mascarpone cheese 3 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature 1 pound cream cheese, room temperature 2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest Preparation Let mascarpone stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Beat butter and cream cheese with a mixer on medium-high speed until pale and fluffy. Beat in confectioners’ sugar, vanilla, and orange zest until combined. Beat in mascarpone until just combined....

Ingredients Coarse salt 4 shallots, peeled 3 cups extra-virgin olive oil 8 cloves garlic, trimmed 2 tablespoons milk 1 pound small wild mushrooms, such as chanterelles, morels, or trumpets, cleaned, stems and caps reserved separately 2 strips (3 inches long) lemon zest 1 pound cod fillet, cut into 4 pieces, skin and bones removed, and reserved 8 pencil asparagus, trimmed, tough stems peeled, and halved lengthwise Fresh chives, for garnish...

Ingredients 1 box (15.25 oz) Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ Chocolate Fudge Cake Mix Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box 1 cup from 1 tub (16 oz) Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy Vanilla Frosting 1/2 teaspoon orange paste food color 1 cup from 1 tub (16 oz) Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy Chocolate Frosting 1/2 teaspoon black paste food color 1/2 cup black candy-coated chocolate candies...

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups reduced-fat shredded Cheddar cheese (6 ounces) 1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise or salad dressing 1/4 cup fat-free sour cream 1 can (11 ounces) vacuum-packed whole kernel corn or whole kernel corn with red and green peppers, drained 10 fat-free flour tortillas (6 to 8 inches in diameter) 10 slices (1 ounce each) deli fully cooked ham Cilantro sprig, if desired Preparation Mix cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream and corn....

Ingredients 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for pan 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted and cooled 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 2 cups sugar 3 large eggs 2 cups mashed ripe banana (about 3 large) 1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans 1 cup unsweetened desiccated coconut Easy Cream Cheese Frosting...

Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 8 extra-large or jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined with the tail section left on Salt and freshly ground pepper 1 tablespoon very thinly sliced basil 1/4 Scotch bonnet chile pepper, seeded and julienned 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1/2 small onion, chopped 1/4 cup dry white wine 2 tablespoons James’s Curry Sauce James’s Curry Sauce 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut milk 1 1/2 cups cooked white rice...

Ingredients 6 oz. uncooked linguine or fettuccine 1 lb. chicken breast strips for stir-frying 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms 1 cup fresh baby carrots, quartered lengthwise 1/2 medium red bell pepper, cut into thin bite-sized strips 1 (9-oz.) pkg. frozen sugar snap peas 1 (16-oz.) jar Alfredo pasta sauce 1/4 cup dry white wine or milk 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil Preparation Cook linguine as directed on package. Drain; cover to keep warm....

Ingredients 4 (2-ounce) containers strawberry ice cream or raspberry sorbet, softened 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup cocoa powder 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 2 large eggs 1 tablespoon milk Preparation Evenly spread ice cream or sorbet in a 9-by-13-inch rimmed baking sheet; transfer to freezer and freeze until solid....

Ingredients 1 large butternut squash, peeled and cut into 2-inch cubes 1/4 pound freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted 8 sheets gelatin Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 1 package wonton wrappers 1 white truffle, shaved, for garnish Fresh chives, snipped, for garnish Preparation Feed squash through an electric juicer. Pour juice through a fine sieve into a small bowl; discard solids. You will need 2 cups juice....

Ingredients 1 package (14 oz) prebaked original Italian pizza crust (12 inch) 1/2 cup chive-and-onion sour cream potato topper (from 12-oz container) 1 cup refrigerated homestyle potato slices (from 20-oz bag) 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil 1/4 teaspoon pepper 8 slices bacon, crisply cooked, coarsely chopped 1 small tomato, seeded, chopped (1/2 cup) 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz) 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives Preparation Heat oven to 400°F....

Ingredients 2 bulbs garlic (about 2 ounces each) 4 teaspoons olive oil 3 cups uncooked mafalda (mini-lasagna noodle) pasta (6 ounces) 1/2 cup half-and-half 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 small red bell pepper, chopped (1/2 cup) 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley Preparation Heat oven to 350° F. Cut 1/4- inch slice from top of each garlic bulb to expose cloves. Place cut side up on piece of foil....

Ingredients 1 pouch Betty Crocker™ peanut butter cookie mix 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 tablespoon water 1 egg 1/3 cup coarsely chopped peanuts 1/3 cup powdered sugar 2 tablespoons real maple or maple-flavored syrup Preparation Heat oven to 375°F (or 350°F for dark or nonstick cookie sheet). In medium bowl, stir together cookie mix, oil, water, egg and peanuts until dough forms. Shape dough into 24 (1 1/2-inch) balls (or drop by level tablespoonfuls)....

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups Betty Crocker™ mashed potatoes 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz) 1 cup chopped pecans or cashews 1 cup chopped onion (1 large) 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves 4 eggs, beaten Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Grease or spray 15x10x1-inch pan. In large bowl, mix all ingredients. Shape mixture into 24 (1 1/2-inch) balls. Place in pan. Bake uncovered 20 to 25 minutes or until brown....

Ingredients 1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds 3 ounces sashimi-quality fluke fillet, thinly sliced crosswise on the diagonal 1 small clove garlic, minced Ginger, peeled and finely julienned, to taste Chives, cut into 1 1/2-inch lengths, to taste 2 teaspoons soy sauce 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons sesame oil Preparation In a small skillet over medium heat, cook sesame seeds until fragrant and golden. Remove to a small bowl....

Ingredients 3 cups sliced peeled peaches 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 2 1/2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 1/4 cup granulated sugar 3 tablespoons chopped crystallized ginger 1/2 cup half-and-half 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted 3/4 cup whipping cream 4 1/2 teaspoons granulated sugar 3/4 teaspoon vanilla Preparation In medium bowl, gently toss peaches, brown sugar and ground ginger until coated. Let stand 30 minutes or until syrupy....

Ingredients 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 1/2 cup peanut butter 2 tablespoons milk 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 egg 1 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ whole wheat flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (6 oz) 1/2 cup chopped honey-roasted peanuts Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray. In large bowl, beat sugar, butter and peanut butter until light and fluffy....

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 1/2 cup milk 1 egg 1 stick (6 oz) pepperoni, diced 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 oz) 3/4 cup tomato pasta sauce, heated Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Spray cookie sheets with cooking spray. In medium bowl, stir Bisquick mix, milk and egg until blended. Stir in pepperoni and cheese. Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls about 2 inches apart on cookie sheets....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 garlic clove, sliced 5 ounces spinach, rinsed Coarse salt 1 carrot, peeled and julienned 2 large eggs 1 1/2 cups cooked quinoa 1/4 cucumber, thinly sliced 1 teaspoon white-wine vinegar Red chile flakes 1 teaspoon minced chives Preparation Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook, about 1 minute. Add spinach and steam, covered, until wilted, about 1 minute....

Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box 3 containers Betty Crocker™ Whipped fluffy white frosting Purple, blue, green, yellow, orange and red food colors 24 gumballs 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 mix as directed on box, using water, oil and eggs....

Ingredients 1 1/2 pound cherry tomatoes 2 cloves garlic, sliced 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons fresh thyme Fine-grain sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 5 large eggs 1/4 cup cornstarch 3/4 cup unsweetened coconut milk 1 ounce grated Manchego cheese 5 basil leaves, torn into pieces 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley Preparation Heat oven to 400 degrees. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss tomatoes and garlic with oil and thyme and season with salt and pepper....