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Ingredients 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 12 ounces cremini mushrooms, stems trimmed Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 2 teaspoons thyme leaves 1/3 cup dry white wine Garnish: 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley Preparation Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook mushrooms, cap sides down, without stirring, until caps are caramelized, 4 to 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium....

Ingredients 1 bottle (12 oz) stout beer 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 1/2 cups packed dark brown sugar 1 cup whipping cream 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/8 teaspoon salt 6 scoops vanilla ice cream 1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts Whipped cream topping (from aerosol can) Preparation In large saucepan, simmer beer over medium heat 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in butter and brown sugar. Cook about 12 minutes, without stirring, to 234-235°F on candy thermometer (mixture will look syrupy)....

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups Yoplait® Grande! 99% fat free creamy strawberry yogurt 1 Tbsp packed brown sugar 1 tsp grated lemon peel 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice Fresh fruit for dipping Preparation In medium bowl, stir together yogurt, brown sugar, lemon peel and lemon juice. Serve with fresh fruit. Related Video

Ingredients 3 cups uncooked gemelli (twist) pasta (12 ounces) 2 medium bell peppers, chopped (2 cups) 1/2 pound green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces (1 cup) 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with Italian herbs, undrained 1/2 cup fat-free vegetable or chicken broth 1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves, crumbled 2 cups lightly packed chopped escarole or spinach leaves...

Ingredients 3 cups sliced bananas (4 medium) 1/3 cup packed brown sugar 2 tablespoons butter, melted 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 tablespoon dark rum 3/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup butter, softened 1/3 cup chopped pecans Sweetened whipped cream, if desired Fresh mint leaves, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 4 (8- to 10-oz) individual baking dishes (ramekins) or custard cups with cooking spray....

Ingredients 4 pork boneless loin chops, 1 inch thick (about 3/4 pound), trimmed of fat 4 slices onion 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 3/4 cup barbecue sauce 1 tablespoon water 2 teaspoons cornstarch Preparation Place pork chops in 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker. Top each chop with onion slice and sprinkle with garlic. Pour barbecue sauce over chops. Cover and cook on low heat setting 5 to 6 hours....

Ingredients 1 3/4 cups Irish stone-ground coarse wholemeal or Irish-style wholemeal flour 1/4 cup quick-cooking oats 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 3/4 cups buttermilk Clarified Butter Preparation In a large bowl, whisk together both flours, oatmeal, salt, and baking soda. Add buttermilk and stir until mixture is the consistency of a thick batter. Preheat a griddle or cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add enough clarified butter to lightly coat....

Ingredients 2 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 3/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 2/3 cups packed dark brown sugar 1 cup butter, softened 3 eggs 3 teaspoons vanilla 3/4 cup buttermilk 3 cups powdered sugar 3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened 2 tablespoons dark rum 1 cup coarsely chopped pecans, toasted Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with shortening; lightly flour....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon plus 1 cup yellow cornmeal 3/4 cup water 3 1/4 cups boiling water 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoons butter 1 large sweet onion (Maui or Walla Walla), cut in half, thinly sliced (3 cups) 1 tablespoon sugar 1 cup refrigerated homestyle sliced potatoes (from 20-oz bag) 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1/2 cup pizza sauce 1 cup shredded fontina cheese (4 oz)...

Ingredients 1/4 cup lime juice 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil 1 tablespoon honey 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 to 3 drops red pepper sauce 2 cups cut-up cooked chicken 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1 large tomato, chopped (1 cup) 1 medium avocado, peeled and chopped 1 small yellow summer squash, chopped 1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ black beans, drained, rinsed Leaf lettuce...

Ingredients 2 medium red, green or yellow bell peppers, each cut into 8 pieces 1 medium onion, cut into 8 wedges 1 large zucchini, cut into 2-inch pieces (2 cups) 6 small red potatoes, cut into fourths 1 package (8 ounces) whole mushrooms, cut in half 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil 1/2 teaspoon peppered seasoned salt 2 teaspoons chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves 9 uncooked lasagna noodles (9 ounces)...

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups chopped cooked chicken 1/2 cup chopped lettuce 1/4 cup diced red onion 1 medium cucumber, finely chopped (1 cup) 4 flour tortillas (8 to 10 inches in diameter) 8 tablespoons cucumber ranch dressing Preparation Mix chicken, lettuce, onion and cucumber. Divide chicken mixture among tortillas, spreading to within 2 inches of bottom of each tortilla. Top each with 2 tablespoons dressing. Fold one end of tortilla up about 1 inch over filling; fold right and left sides over folded end, overlapping....

Ingredients 2 large red bell peppers 2 1/2 pounds tomatoes (about 6 large) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium onion, finely chopped 2 cups homemade or canned low-sodium chicken stock 2/3 cup freshly squeezed orange juice (2 oranges) 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper Plain yogurt, for garnish Chopped fresh herbs, for garnish Preparation Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Place the peppers and tomatoes on a baking sheet, and roast until they are slightly charred, about 30 minutes....

Ingredients 24 ounces milk chocolate, semisweet chocolate chips or sweet baking chocolate 1 cup sour cream 1/2 cup half-and-half 1 tablespoon instant coffee (dry) or 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 4 cups cut-up fresh fruit 4 cups cubed angel food cake or pound cake Preparation Heat chocolate, sour cream, half-and-half and coffee in heavy 2-quart saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly, until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth; remove from heat....

Ingredients 1/2 cup shredded English (hothouse) cucumber 1 cup Mountain High™ whole milk plain yoghurt 1 1/4 teaspoons dried dill weed 1/4 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel 1/4 teaspoon onion powder 1/4 teaspoon salt Fresh vegetables, as desired Preparation Thoroughly remove excess liquid from shredded cucumbers by pressing through a fine mesh sieve with paper towels. In small bowl, mix yoghurt, cucumber, dill weed, lemon peel, onion powder and salt. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour before serving....

Ingredients 1 can (13.5 to 14 oz) coconut milk (not light; not cream of coconut) 1 1/2 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton) 1 teaspoon red curry paste 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice 2 cups small fresh broccoli florets 1 cup chopped green bell pepper 1 cup chopped red bell pepper 1 cup chopped red onion 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves 4...

Ingredients 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 lb uncooked chicken breast tenders (not breaded), cut in half crosswise 2 eggs, beaten 2 cups water 2 packages (3 oz each) chili-flavor ramen noodles 1/4 cup lime juice 4 medium green onions, sliced (1/4 cup) 1/2 cup chopped salted peanuts 4 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro Preparation In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in oil 4 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until browned....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 25 regular marshmallows 1 bag (8.75 oz) Chex Mix® honey nut snack mix 1/4 cup small green gumdrops, cut in half 1/4 cup small red gumdrops, cut in half Preparation Spray large cookie sheet with cooking spray. In 4-quart saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Add marshmallows; cook, stirring constantly, until completely melted. Stir in snack mix and red and green gumdrops until well mixed; pour onto cookie sheet....

Ingredients 2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed to drain 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms (6 ounces) 2 cups milk 1 teaspoon ground mustard 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 4 eggs 8 frozen (thawed) phyllo sheets (18 x 14 inches) 4 teaspoons butter or margarine, melted 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (2 ounces) Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 10- or 12-inch skillet with cooking spray....

Ingredients 2 pounds freshly ground bison meat 3 teaspoons Ted’s Special Spice Mixture Ted’s Special Spice Mixture 4 cornmeal-dusted kaiser rolls, split 1 cup grated cheddar cheese 1/2 cup store-bought barbecue sauce 12 pieces of bacon, cooked Preparation Preheat a griddle to medium. Make 4 equal-size patties from the ground bison meat, taking care not to overwork the patties. Season each patty with 1/4 teaspoon of Ted’s Special Spice Mixture on each side, and place on griddle....