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Ingredients 1 pound sweet onions, such as Vidalia or Walla Walla 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for onions 3 red or yellow bell peppers Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper 3/4 pound (3 to 6) Red Bliss potatoes 1/2 pound green beans, trimmed 1/2 cup black olives, pitted 3 tablespoons small capers, drained 1/2 pound (1 or 2) ripe tomatoes, cored and cut into wedges 3/4 pound (1 or 2) heads Bibb lettuce, leaves separated, washed, and dried 3 tablespoons red-wine vinegar Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees....

Ingredients 14 tablespoons (13/4 sticks) unsalted butter, softened, plus more for pan 3 1/3 cups sifted cake flour, (not self-rising), plus more for dusting 4 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/4 cups milk 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups sugar 5 large egg whites Meringue Buttercream Gel-paste food coloring, in red, royal blue, black, lemon yellow, and orange White sanding sugar Astronaut action figure, (optional) Red licorice laces, (optional) Rocket Template Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees....

Ingredients 2 teaspoons rice vinegar 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil 1 teaspoon honey 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds 1 sliced scallion Peeled ribbons of 1 carrot 1 cup thinly sliced kale 1/2 cup thinly sliced Baked Tofu Coarse salt Preparation In a large bowl, whisk together vinegar, oil, honey, sesame seeds, and scallion. Add carrot, kale, and tofu. Season with salt. Related Video

Ingredients 1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup chopped almonds, toasted* 1/4 cup unsweetened baking cocoa 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup fat-free (skim) milk 2 tablespoons canola oil 2 teaspoons vanilla 1/4 teaspoon almond extract 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup unsweetened baking cocoa 1 3/4 cups water Vanilla reduced-fat ice cream, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray....

Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds beef boneless sirloin steak 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 3/4 cup Old El Paso™ salsa (any variety) 1/3 cup ketchup 1 to 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 6 Old El Paso™ flour tortillas (8 inches in diameter) Sour cream, if desired Shredded lettuce, if desired Chopped tomato, if desired Preparation Cut beef into beef strips. (Beef is easier to cut if partially frozen, about 1 1/2 hours....

Ingredients 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef 1 can (15 oz) sloppy joe sauce 1 pouch (4 oz) 100% carrot purée 6 burger buns, split Preparation In 10-inch skillet, cook beef over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown; drain. Stir in sloppy joe sauce and purée. Cook over medium heat until sauce is heated through, about 5 minutes. To serve, spoon mixture into buns....

Ingredients 3 1/2 cups water 1 cup uncooked wheat berries 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 bag (12 oz) frozen corn 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups baby spinach leaves 1 cup cherry tomatoes 1/4 cup chopped onion 2 tablespoons white vinegar 1 teaspoon grated orange peel 2 tablespoons orange juice 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 tablespoon honey 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne) Preparation In 2-quart saucepan, heat water, wheat berries and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a rolling boil over high heat....

Ingredients 3 large eggs 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt 1 1/2 cups whole milk 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour, sifted 1/4 cup reserved beef drippings (from Standing Rib Roast) Preparation In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs and salt until frothy. Whisk in milk, followed by flour, until well combined. Cover and refrigerate batter at least 4 hours, and up to overnight. Preheat oven to 450 degrees with rack set in center of oven....

Ingredients 1 apple, sliced 1 teaspoon finely chopped pecans 1 teaspoon packed brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon Pinch of ground nutmeg 1/2 small pita bread 2 tablespoons frozen (thawed) fat-free whipped topping Preparation Place apple slices on microwaveable plate. Coat lightly with butter-flavored cooking spray. Sprinkle with pecans, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Microwave on High about 3 to 4 minutes, tossing occasionally, or until soft. Toast pita. Spoon apple mixture onto pita and top with a dollop of whipped topping....

Ingredients 1 large sweet onion (Bermuda, Maui, Spanish, Walla Walla), sliced 1 can (14 ounces) beef broth 4-pound beef boneless rump roast, trimmed of fat 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 envelope (0.7 ounce) Italian dressing mix 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 12 hoagie buns, split 1 large green bell pepper, thinly sliced 12 slices (1 ounce each) provolone cheese, cut in half Preparation Place onion slices and broth in 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker....

Ingredients 2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (2 oz) 1/2 cup beer or apple sauce 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted 1/4 cup sesame or poppy seed 1 loaf (8 oz. box) VELVEETA™ Original Cheese, cut into cubes 1/4 cup Old El Paso™ Thick ’n Chunky salsa 1/4 cup Old El Paso™ refried beans Preparation Line cookie sheets with waxed paper. In medium bowl, stir Bisquick mix, Cheddar cheese and beer until soft dough forms; beat vigorously 20 strokes....

Ingredients 4 catfish fillets (1 1/4 pounds total) 3 tablespoons Creole seasoning 1 baguette or French bread loaf, cut into 4 pieces and split Thinly sliced iceberg lettuce, for serving Dill pickle slices, for serving 1 large tomato, thinly sliced 1/2 cup Light Tartar Sauce, for serving Preparation Heat broiler, with rack in second highest position. Place a broilerproof wire rack in a rimmed baking sheet. Arrange fish on rack and sprinkle evenly with Creole seasoning....

Ingredients 1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ oatmeal chocolate chip cookie mix 1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted 1 egg 1 cup coconut 3/4 cup dried cranberries 1 can (6 oz) honey-roasted almonds (1 1/4 cups), coarsely chopped Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. In large bowl, stir cookie mix, melted butter and egg until soft dough forms. Stir in coconut, cranberries and almonds. Using small cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop dough 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 cup packed dark brown sugar 2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 4 eggs 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup cold water 2 teaspoons clear or regular vanilla 1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons butter 1 cup powdered sugar 3/4 teaspoon clear or regular vanilla 1 to 2 tablespoons water Preparation Heat oven to 375°F....

Ingredients 1 cup navy beans, sorted and rinsed 6 cups water 2 1/2 cups water 2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth (from 32-oz carton) 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 bay leaf 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 head cabbage, coarsely chopped 1 large onion, chopped 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 lb skinned salmon fillet, cut into 1-inch pieces 2 oz (2 thick slices) Canadian bacon, coarsely chopped 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme...

Ingredients 6 small bright-red apples (such as Rome Beauty or Red Rome), 2 1/2 inches in diameter Lemon juice or lemon-lime soda pop Wire racks Waxed paper Spray varnish, if desired 6 cinnamon sticks, 10 inches long Florist wire Straw wreath, 10 inches in diameter 2 yards 3/4-inch ribbon Hot-glue gun with glue sticks 5 cinnamon sticks, 3 1/2 inches long Fresh bay leaves or silk leaves Wire hanger, if desired...

Ingredients 1 tablespoon Fennel-Mint Green Mix Preparation Pour 1 cup barely simmering water over tea mix. Steep 2 minutes, then strain. Related Video

Ingredients 1 Blazin’ Blue/Green Betty Crocker™ Fruit Roll-Ups® fruit flavored snack from the Blastin’ Berry Hot Colors® pack or Fruit Fusion™ variety pack 2 paper lollipop sticks 4 marshmallows 1 Betty Crocker™ Fruit Roll-Ups® fruit flavored snack in another color Other candy pieces, as desired Black decorating icing 4 Betty Crocker™ Candy Shop candy eyeballs (from 0.88-oz package) Preparation Unroll fruit flavored snacks; remove paper. Cut Blazin’ Blue/Green fruit flavored snack in half, separating the blue and green....

Ingredients 2 ripe pears, such as Bartlett or Anjou, cut into spears 6-ounce wedge Gorgonzola Dolce 1/2 cup toasted walnut halves Honey, for drizzling Preparation Arrange pears, cheese, walnuts, and a small bowl of honey on a serving board. To serve, smear spears of pear with cheese, walnut, and a drizzle of honey. Related Video

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil 2 medium onions, coarsely chopped (1 cup) 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped 3 teaspoons ground cumin 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne) 1 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 can (15 to 16 oz) great northern beans, drained, rinsed 1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans, drained, rinsed 2 cans (4.5 oz each) chopped green chiles 2...