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Ingredients Ice cubes 6 tablespoons gin (3 oz) 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons tonic water (5 oz) 1 lime slice Preparation In highball or tall glass over ice, mix gin and tonic water. Garnish with lime slice. Related Video

Ingredients All-purpose flour, for dusting 1/2 recipe Molasses-Gingerbread Cookie Dough 4 cups heavy cream 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar, sifted 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Syrupy Blood Oranges Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees, with racks in upper and lower positions. On generously floured pieces of parchment paper, roll out dough to about 1/16 inch thick. Brush off excess flour. Slide dough and parchment onto baking sheets, and freeze 10 minutes....

Ingredients Safflower oil, for grill 2 bunches scallions, trimmed 4 plum tomatoes, cut in half 8 Cubanelle peppers 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 2 teaspoons sugar Preparation Preheat a grill to medium-high, and brush grates with safflower oil. Soak 4 pieces of kitchen twine in water. Separate scallions into 4 smaller bunches; secure with twine. Brush scallions, tomatoes, and peppers with olive oil, and season generously with salt and pepper....

Ingredients 1 pound shallots (about 12), unpeeled 1 1/4 pounds russet potatoes (about 3 medium), cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Coarse salt and ground pepper Vegetable oil, for grill 2 1/4 pounds bone-in porterhouse or sirloin steak Preparation Heat a grill to medium-high. Place shallots and potatoes separately on 2 large double layers of foil lined with parchment paper; drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper....

Ingredients Vegetable-oil cooking spray 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon cake flour (not self-rising), plus more for pan 1/3 cup skinned whole hazelnuts, deeply toasted 1/4 teaspoon salt 3 large eggs plus 2 large egg yolks 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 stick unsalted butter, melted but not very hot 3 to 4 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar for dusting, plus more for towel 1 cup plus 3 tablespoons high-quality raspberry preserves or jam, such as Bonne Maman (one 13-ounce jar)...

Ingredients 17 tablespoons (2 sticks plus 1 tablespoon) unsalted butter 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar 1 teaspoon white peppercorns, crushed 4 large egg yolks Coarse salt Juice of 1/2 lemon 1 tablespoon English mustard powder 1 tablespoon cold water 1 tablespoon freshly grated horseradish Preparation Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat; slowly bring to a boil, skimming froth from surface. Carefully pour melted butter into a small bowl, holding back the milky sediment in the bottom of the pan....

Ingredients 2 grilled chicken breasts reserved from Grilled Honey-Mustard Chicken with Onions and Spinach Salad 1/2 cup grilled onions reserved from Grilled Honey-Mustard Chicken with Onions and Spinach Salad 2 tablespoons honey mustard reserved from Grilled Honey-Mustard Chicken with Onions and Spinach Salad 1 tablespoon mayonnaise 1 baguette 2 ounces sliced Swiss cheese 2 cups baby spinach Preparation Thinly slice chicken breasts. Finely chop onions and combine with honey mustard and mayonnaise....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup) 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) ready-to-serve vegetable broth 1 can (15 to 16 ounces) garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained 1 cup frozen baby lima beans 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves 1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning salt 1 cup uncooked couscous 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel Preparation Heat oil in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat....

Ingredients 4 large baking potatoes (about 8 oz each) 1 lb extra-lean (at least 90%) ground beef 1/2 cup Old El Paso™ Thick ’n Chunky salsa 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz) Sour cream, if desired Additional Old El Paso™ Thick ’n Chunky salsa, if desired Preparation Pierce potatoes several times with fork. Place on microwavable paper towel in microwave oven. Microwave on High 10 to 13 minutes or until tender, turning potatoes over and rearranging halfway through cooking....

Ingredients Glue 3 sheets of felt (12x9 inch) 8 pipe cleaners (10 inch) Scissors Clean, empty soup can Cheerios™ cereal 2 googly eyes Preparation Spread glue over 1 sheet of the felt. Arrange the pipe cleaners crosswise, equally spaced, on the felt with 1 end of the pipe cleaners touching 1 long side of the felt (the pipe cleaners should hang over the other long side by about 1 inch). Spread a line of glue over each pipe cleaner....

Ingredients 1 Fiber One™ oatmeal raisin soft-baked cookie 1/4 pear, thinly sliced 1 tsp. fat-free caramel ice cream topping 1 tsp. chopped pecans Preparation Microwave pear slices for 45 seconds or until tender. Arrange pears on cookie and drizzle with caramel and nuts. Related Video

Ingredients 3 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup margarine or butter 1/2 to 3/4 cup milk 2 eggs, separated (reserve egg whites for brushing crust) 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel 2 cans (21 ounces each) raspberry pie filling 1/2 cup chopped hazelnuts (filberts) 1 tablespoon water 1 tablespoon sugar Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. In medium bowl, mix flour, 2 tablespoons sugar and the salt....

Ingredients 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice 1 teaspoon honey 3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce 1/2 teaspoon plus a pinch of salt 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined One 5-ounce bag prewashed mixed greens (about 8 cups) 2 oranges, peeled and segmented 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion 1 ripe avocado, halved, seeded, and thinly sliced...

Ingredients 4 ounces Neufchatel cheese, room temperature 3 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh chives 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish Coarse salt and ground pepper 24 butter crackers 6 thinly sliced radishes 4 ounces thinly sliced smoked salmon Preparation Stir together cheese, chives, and horseradish; season with salt and pepper. Just before serving, spread cheese mixture on crackers and top with radishes and smoked salmon. Related Video

Ingredients 1 cup ricotta cheese 1/2 cup golden raisins 1 tablespoon honey 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg 8 wonton wrappers 3 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried sage leaves 1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper Preparation Mix cheese, raisins, honey, cinnamon and nutmeg. Spoon about 1 tablespoon ricotta mixture onto center of each wonton. Moisten edges of wrappers lightly with water. Fold diagonally in half over filling forming a triangle; press gently around filling to seal....

Ingredients 1 box (7.75 oz) Betty Crocker™ Suddenly Salad® classic salad mix 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 tablespoon sesame oil 1 tablespoon water 2 teaspoons sugar 1 teaspoon soy sauce 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1/2 lb cooked medium (31 to 35 count) shrimp, peeled, deveined and tail shells removed 1/2 medium orange or red bell pepper, seeded, cut into bite-size pieces 1 medium mango, seed removed, peeled and cut into bite-size pieces...

Ingredients 4 beefsteak tomatoes 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 3/4 cup corn kernels (from 1 large ear) 2 scallions, white and green parts separated and thinly sliced 1/2 to 1 small jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped 1 cup drained, rinsed black beans 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar (2 ounces), divided 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs, divided 1 tablespoon lime juice Salt and pepper Preparation Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Slice top 1/2 inch from tomatoes and scoop out flesh (reserve for another use; see below)....

Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ white cake mix 1 can (15 oz) sliced pears in light syrup, drained, 1/3 cup syrup reserved 1/3 cup vegetable oil 3 egg whites 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 3 tablespoons shortening 1 teaspoon vanilla 4 cups powdered sugar 3 to 4 tablespoons milk 1 drop each of yellow and green food colors Betty Crocker™ candy sprinkles and decors, if desired 8...

Ingredients 12 oz fresh halibut fillets, cut into 2 pieces 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste 1 cup coarsely chopped zucchini or yellow summer squash 1/4 cup pitted kalamata olives, halved 1/4 cup drained Muir Glen™ organic no-salt-added diced tomatoes (from 14.5-oz can) 2 tablespoons chicken stock 4 orange slices 2 to 4 sprigs fresh thyme leaves Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Cut 2 (16-inch) squares cooking parchment paper or foil....

Ingredients 2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 3 tablespoons unsweetened baking cocoa 3 tablespoons granulated sugar 2/3 cup milk 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 cup powdered sugar 2 tablespoons unsweetened baking cocoa 1 tablespoon milk 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 2 graham cracker rectangles, crumbled 1/4 cup mallow bits Preparation Heat oven to 425°F. Spray mini doughnut pan with cooking spray. In medium bowl, mix all doughnut ingredients with spoon until blended. Spoon batter into pan, using about 1 tablespoon for each doughnut....