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Ingredients 1 package (6 oz) original long-grain and wild rice mix 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 1 small red bell pepper, chopped (1/2 cup) 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil 6 cloves garlic, peeled 1 3/4 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton) 3 1/2 lb bone-in chicken pieces, skin removed Preparation Spray 3- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In slow cooker, mix rice, contents of seasoning packet, onion, bell pepper, oil, garlic and broth....

Ingredients 1 1/4 pounds boiling potatoes, peeled (about 4 medium) 2 tablespoons finely chopped onions 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley 2 garlic cloves, crushed 4 tablespoons butter or margarine 1/2 cup shredded Gruyère cheese (2 ounces) Preparation Cover potatoes with cold water in 3-quart saucepan. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered 25 to 30 minutes or just until tender. Drain and let cool until easy enough to handle....

Ingredients 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne) 1 lb uncooked large shrimp, peeled, deveined, tail shells removed 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/4 cup minced shallots 2 cans (15 oz each) chick peas or garbanzo beans, drained, rinsed 2 tablespoons harissa 1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth 5 oz baby spinach leaves (about 3 cups) 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro...

Ingredients 1 container (6 oz) Yoplait® Original yogurt Key lime pie 4 teaspoons honey 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 jicama, peeled, cut into 1/4-inch slices 1 bag (10 oz) chopped or hearts of romaine lettuce (6 cups) 2 1/2 cups cubes (3/4 inch) seedless watermelon 1 cup fresh blueberries Preparation In small bowl, mix yogurt, honey and salt; set aside. Cut jicama slices into star shapes using a small (1-inch) star-shaped canapé cutter....

Ingredients 3 1/2 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and chopped 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons Ridiculously Simple Syrup Preparation Place all ingredients in the jar of a blender; blend until pureed. Transfer mixture to an ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturer’s instructions. Transfer sorbet to freezer until firm or up to 3 days. Related Video

Ingredients 12 sprigs rosemary (6 inches long) 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 3 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 24 fresh large basil leaves 24 deveined peeled large shrimp (1 1/2 lb) 12 small pattypan squash, cut in half 24 cherry tomatoes 24 large cloves garlic Preparation Strip leaves from rosemary sprigs, leaving 1 inch of leaves at top; set aside. Measure 1 tablespoon rosemary leaves; chop....

Ingredients 1/4 cup hummus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon lemon juice Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper Bitter greens, such as escarole Preparation Whisk together hummus, olive oil, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper. Serve on greens. Related Video

Ingredients 6 containers (6 oz each) Yoplait® Lactose Free peach yogurt 1/3 cup honey 3/4 cup frozen unsweetened raspberries, thawed (from 12 oz bag) 2 tablespoons sugar 1 pint fresh raspberries 6 mint leaves Preparation Spoon yogurt into 1-quart ice cream freezer. Spoon honey over yogurt. Freeze according to manufacturer’s directions. Yogurt will be the consistency of soft-serve ice cream in about 20 minutes. Meanwhile, place raspberries in blender container. Add sugar; blend until smooth....

Ingredients 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, sifted 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, room temperature 1 1/2 cups sugar 3 large eggs 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 cup milk 1 1/2 cups (5 1/2 ounces) walnuts, chopped medium-fine Maple Buttercream Candied walnuts, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line two standard 12-cup muffin pans with paper liners. Into a large bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon; set aside....

Ingredients 2 cups whole milk 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar 1 vanilla bean, halved lengthwise, split and scraped, pod reserved 6 large egg yolks 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour or rice flour 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1/2 tablespoon unsalted butter 2 teaspoons golden rum 1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest Preparation Heat milk, 1/2 cup sugar, and vanilla seeds and pod in a small saucepan over high heat until steaming (do not simmer)....

Ingredients 1 fresh passion fruit (optional) 1 1/4 cups fresh or canned pineapple juice 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice 2 ounces light rum 2 ounces dark rum 1 ounce orange-flavored liqueur, such as Triple Sec or Cointreau 1 small pineapple, thinly sliced, for garnish (optional) Preparation Halve passion fruit crosswise, if using. Press flesh through a sieve set over a small bowl to extract juice; discard solids....

Ingredients 1/4 cup butter or margarine 1 cup packed brown sugar 3 cans (8 ounces each) sliced pineapple in juice, drained and juice reserved 1 package Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix 1/3 cup vegetable oil 3 eggs Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray cups of angelette pan with cooking spray. Melt butter in 1-quart saucepan over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar. Spoon 1 generous tablespoonful sugar mixture into each of 6 angelette cups....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 3 to 3 pounds cut-up broiler-fryer chicken 1 garlic clove, finely chopped 3/4 cup salsa 1/4 cup sliced green onion (2 to 3 medium) 1 jar (9 ounces) chutney (3/4 cup) Preparation Heat oil in 12-inch skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook chicken in oil about 15 mintues, turning occasionally, until brown on all sides. Remove chicken from skillet using tongs. Drain all but 1 teaspoon drippings from skillet....

Ingredients 1 box (16.25 oz) Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ White Cake Mix 1/2 cup applesauce 1 cup water 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 vanilla bean, seeds scraped from bean 1 container (8 oz) Cool Whip fat-free frozen whipped topping, thawed 3 cups powdered sugar 1 pint (2 cups) fresh blueberries, if desired 24 fresh mint leaves, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Place paper cupcake wrapper or baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups....

Ingredients 2 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes (about 5), peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces Coarse salt 3/4 cup coconut milk 1/2 teaspoon grated lime zest plus 2 teaspoons juice 1 1/4 cups miniature marshmallows 2 tablespoons sweetened shredded coconut Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a large pot, cover sweet potatoes with cold salted water by 1 inch and bring to a boil. Reduce to a rapid simmer and cook until tender, 10 to 12 minutes....

Ingredients 3 lb homemade pizza dough or store-bought dough for 3 pizzas 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 small red bell pepper, finely chopped 1 small zucchini, thinly sliced 1 package (8 oz) sliced fresh mushrooms (about 3 cups) 2 cups fresh spinach leaves 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 cup basil pesto 2 cups shredded Gouda cheese (8 oz) Preparation Heat oven to 450°F. Divide pizza dough into 8 pieces....

Ingredients 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon honey 2 to 3 teaspoons grated lemon peel (1 medium) 1 cup whole milk 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1 cup whipping cream 2 cups fresh strawberries, chopped 1/2 cup sugar 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 2 cups fresh blueberries 1/2 cup sugar 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice Soda water Whipped cream Candy sprinkles Preparation In 2-quart saucepan, heat 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup lemon juice, the honey and lemon peel over medium-high heat until sugar and honey are dissolved and mixture comes to a boil....

Ingredients 2 cups fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped 1 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped 1/4 cup fresh oregano leaves, chopped 1 shallot, finely chopped 1 red jalapeno, stem removed, finely chopped 1 teaspoon coarse salt 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 cup red-wine vinegar Preparation Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Related Video

Ingredients 2 tablespoons Chocolate Fudge Sauce, plus more for glass 4 scoops premium vanilla ice cream 1/4 cup whole milk 1 1/2 tablespoons toasted blanched almonds, plus more for garnish 2 tablespoons toasted sweetened coconut, plus more for garnish Preparation Drizzle inside of two glasses with fudge sauce; set aside. Place ice cream, milk, fudge sauce, almonds, and coconut in the jar of a blender; blend until smooth. Pour into prepared glasses; garnish with almonds and coconut....

Ingredients 3 large egg yolks 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature, cut into tablespoons 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt Pinch of cayenne pepper Pinch of freshly ground black pepper Preparation Fill a medium saucepan with 2 inches water and bring to a boil, then reduce heat so water is barely simmering. Off the heat, whisk egg yolks in a heatproof bowl or on top of a double boiler until they become pale....