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Ingredients 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni (7 ounces) 2 tablespoons margarine 1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/4 teaspoon ground mustard 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 2 cups fat-free (skim) milk 1 1/2 cups reduced-fat shredded or cubed sharp Cheddar cheese (6 ounces) Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Cook macaroni as directed on package. While macaroni is cooking, melt margarine in 3-quart saucepan over low heat....

Ingredients 1 1/2 ounces Irish whiskey 1 ounce fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon sugar 1/2 ounce sloe gin 1/2 ounce light rum Preparation Shake ingredients over ice and strain into a rocks glass filled with crushed ice. Top with two thin slices of fresh peach. Related Video

Ingredients 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 12 small figs, halved 1/2 tablespoon sugar 2 tablespoons port Vanilla Ice Cream Vanilla Ice Cream Preparation In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add figs and sugar. Cook one minute. Add port, and ignite. Cook until flames disappear and the mixture is reduced and syrupy, about one minute. Spoon mixture over ice cream, and serve immediately. Related Video

Ingredients 2 1/3 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 1/4 cups sugar 3 eggs 2 tablespoons grated lemon peel 1 teaspoon vanilla 2/3 cup milk Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups, grease bottoms and sides of muffin cups with shortening and lightly flour, or spray with baking spray with flour....

Ingredients 1 box (15.25 oz) Betty Crocker™ Delights Super Moist™ Lemon Cake Mix Water, oil and eggs called for on cake mix box 1 cup butter, softened 6 cups powdered sugar 4 to 6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 to 4 tablespoons milk Yellow coarse decorating sugar 24 PEEPS® sweet lemonade flavored marshmallow chicks 24 straws Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups....

Ingredients 1/2 cup coriander seeds 1/3 cup cumin seeds 2 tablespoons turmeric 2 tablespoons cardamom pods 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper 1 tablespoon cloves 8 black peppercorns 1 tablespoon dried fenugreek leaves Preparation Mix all ingredients together in a small bowl. Working in batches, transfer mixture to a spice grinder; grind to form a very fine powder. Related Video

Ingredients 1 cup crushed strawberries (1 pint whole berries) 1 cup crushed raspberries (1 pint whole berries) 4 cups sugar 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 pouch (3 ounces) liquid fruit pectin Preparation Mix berries and sugar in large glass or plastic bowl. Let stand at room temperature about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sugar is dissolved. Mix in lemon peel, lemon juice and pectin. Stir 3 to 5 minutes or until slightly thickened....

Ingredients 1 package (1 lb) bacon, cut into 1/4-inch pieces 1 package (8 oz) sliced mushrooms, chopped 1 large onion, finely chopped (1 cup) 2 2/3 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz) 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces 10 oz cream cheese, cut into pieces 3 egg yolks 2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 egg, beaten 1 teaspoon sesame seeds...

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups white miso 3/4 cup sugar 3/4 cup sake 3/4 cup mirin Preparation Combine miso and sugar in a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan. Add sake and mirin, whisking to combine. Bring to a simmer over low heat and cook, stirring frequently, until sugar is dissolved and color begins to darken, 30 to 45 minutes. Remove from heat. Related Video

Ingredients 1 pound castellane, or medium shell pasta Coarse salt 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 clove garlic, thinly sliced 1 pint chanterelle mushrooms, cleaned, halved if large Freshly ground pepper 1/3 cup roughly chopped fresh flat leaf parsley Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for serving Preparation Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add pasta and 1 tablespoon salt, and cook until al dente according to package directions....

Ingredients 1 can (19 oz) Progresso™ chickpeas, drained, rinsed 1 package (1 oz) fresh basil leaves, stems removed (about 1 cup) 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup olive oil Food Should Taste Good™ roasted red pepper brown rice crackers, as desired Preparation In food processor, place all ingredients except olive oil and crackers. With food processor running, slowly drizzle oil through feed tube. Stop processor once to scrape down sides with spatula....

Ingredients 3 large green (unripe) plantains, peeled and very thinly sliced Vegetable oil Salt Preparation Cover plantain slices with iced water. Let stand 30 minutes; drain and pat dry. Heat oil (1 to 1 1/2 inches) in 3-qt saucepan to 375°F. Fry 12 to 14 plantain slices at a time in oil about 2 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown. Remove with slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with salt....

Ingredients 40 to 50 large lemons (about 10 pounds), washed and dried 1 box (about 10 cups) kosher salt Preparation Sterilize two 1.5-liter canning jars and two 1-liter canning jars with clamp-top lids (we used Fido brand) by boiling them and their rubber seals in water 10 minutes. Remove with tongs, and let cool. Cut stem end off each of 24 to 30 lemons. Make 5 or 6 slits (a little less than 1/2 inch deep) down the length of each lemon with a sharp paring knife, cutting to within 1/2 inch of bottom of lemon but not all the way through....

Ingredients 1 package Betty Crocker™ Suddenly Salad® roasted garlic Parmesan pasta salad mix 1/4 cup cold water 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 cups frozen broccoli, red peppers, onions and mushrooms, thawed and drained 1 package (3 1/4 ounces) sliced pepperoni, cut in half (1 cup) Preparation Empty Pasta mix into large pan 2/3 full of boiling water. Gently boil uncovered 12 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir together Seasoning mix, oil and cold water in large bowl; set aside....

Ingredients 1 generous handful fresh thyme sprigs (about 3/4 ounces) 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest, plus 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 2 baby zucchini (3 ounces total), thinly shaved on a mandoline 4 baby pattypan squashes (a mixture of yellow and green; 3 ounces total), thinly shaved on a mandoline 4 ounces mixed teardrop or cherry small tomatoes, cut in half crosswise (1 cup)...

Ingredients 2 cups water 1 dried Anaheim chile or 1 tablespoon canned chopped green chilies 2 tablespoons margarine, butter or spread 1/4 cup sliced green onions (3 medium) 2 tablespoons lime juice 2 pounds sea scallops 2 cups cubed fresh pineapple 1 cup Chinese pea pod halves (3 ounces) 3 cups hot cooked fettuccine Preparation Heat water to boiling in 1-quart saucepan. Add chili. Boil 5 minutes; drain. Remove stem and seeds; finely chop chili....

Ingredients 3/4 cup warm water 1 teaspoon sugar 1 package active dry yeast 3 to 3 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon kosher (coarse) salt 3 eggs 1/3 cup canola oil 2 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons Sriracha sauce (or more) 2 to 3 tablespoons finely chopped onion Preparation In small bowl, stir together water, sugar and yeast; let stand 5 minutes. Meanwhile, mix 3 cups flour and the salt in large bowl....

Ingredients 1 box (1 lb 2.3 oz) Betty Crocker™ fudge brownie mix 1/4 cup water 2/3 cup vegetable oil 2 eggs 1 cup frozen strawberries, thawed, drained 1/2 cup chopped pecans 1/2 cup chopped almonds 1/2 cup flaked coconut 1/2 cup Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy chocolate frosting (from 1-lb container) Preparation Heat oven to 325°F. Grease bottom only of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray or shortening. In medium bowl, beat brownie mix, water, oil and eggs with electric mixer on low speed 1 minute, scraping bowl occasionally....

Ingredients 1/4 cup olive oil 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 2 teaspoons honey 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1 bag (5 oz) mixed spring greens 1/2 cup shaved Asiago cheese 1 medium ripe pear, thinly sliced 1/2 cup cashew halves and pieces Preparation In small jar with tight-fitting lid, shake dressing ingredients. In medium bowl, toss greens with dressing; arrange on serving platter. Top with remaining salad ingredients....

Ingredients 1 medium papaya, peeled, seeded and chopped (1 1/2 cups) 1 small cucumber, peeled and chopped (1 cup) 1 small carrot, shredded (1/3 cup) 1 small jalapeño chili, seeded and finely chopped 1 tablespoon lime juice 1 tablespoon white vinegar 1/2 teaspoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt Preparation Mix all ingredients in glass or plastic bowl. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours to blend flavors but no longer than 2 days....