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Ingredients Zest of 1 lemon Zest of 1 orange 8 to 10 ounces assorted olives (about 2 cups), such as nicoise, Nyon, Picholine, kalamata, or Bella di Cerignola 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 small shallot, minced 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary, or 1 teaspoon crumbled dried rosemary Preparation In a medium bowl, combine lemon and orange zests with olives, garlic, shallot, olive oil, and rosemary. Let olives marinate for 2 to 4 hours at room temperature, stirring occasionally....

Ingredients 2 acorn squash (1 pound each), halved lengthwise, seeded, and bottoms trimmed to lie flat if necessary Salt and pepper 1/4 cup heavy cream 8 sprigs thyme 1/2 cup grated Parmesan (2 ounces) Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place squash halves cut side up on a rimmed baking sheet and season with salt and pepper. Divide cream and thyme among halves. Bake until squash is tender when pierced with the tip of a sharp knife, 35 to 40 minutes....

Ingredients 1 pound bulk pork sausage 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 1/4 cup pistachio nuts, chopped 1/2 teaspoon curry powder 1 garlic clove, finely chopped 2 1/4 cups water 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups uncooked couscous Preparation Cook pork, onion, nuts, curry powder and garlic in 10-inch skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until pork is no longer pink; drain....

Ingredients 1 whole chicken (a 3 1/2 to 4 pound bird will serve 4) Coarse salt Olive oil (optional) Preparation Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Season chicken generously with salt. If the bird is small, rub with olive oil for color, but this isn’t necessary for one larger than 3 1/2 pounds. Tie legs together and tuck wing tips beneath body. Roast on a small rimmed baking sheet until an instant-read thermometer inserted in a thigh reads 165 degrees, about 12 minutes per pound....

Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix Vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box 1 cup cold strong brewed green tea 1 cup unsalted butter, softened 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 cups powdered sugar 2 to 3 tablespoons whipping cream 1 1/2 teaspoons five-spice powder 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup flaked coconut Preparation Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups....

Ingredients 1 cup frozen sugar snap peas 1/2 cup frozen corn 1/2 teaspoon garlic-pepper blend 2 (4 to 6-oz.) salmon steaks 1/4 cup purchased Dijon and honey marinade with lemon juice Preparation Heat gas or charcoal grill. Cut two 18x12-inch sheets of heavy-duty foil; spray foil with nonstick cooking spray. For each packet, place 1/2 cup sugar snap peas and 1/4 cup corn onto center of foil sheet. Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon garlic-pepper blend....

Ingredients 1 package Betty Crocker™ Sunkist® lemon bar mix 1/3 cup water 3 eggs 1/2 package (8-ounce size) cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup raspberry preserves Powdered sugar Preparation Heat oven to 350°F whether using metal or glass pan. Stir Filling Mix, water and eggs, using fork (a few lumps will remain); set aside. Press Ready-Mixed Crust (dry) in bottom of 8- or 9-inch square pan. Bake 12 minutes. Drop cream cheese by spoonfuls onto hot crust and return pan to oven about 2 minutes to further soften cream cheese....

Ingredients 2 cups mango chunks 1 cup halved strawberries, stems removed 3/4 cup tequila 1/3 cup fresh lime juice 2 tablespoons orange-flavored liqueur 1/4 cup sugar 4 cups ice cubes 4 lime wedges Coarse sea salt, if desired Preparation In blender, place all ingredients except lime wedges and salt. Cover; blend on medium speed until smooth and thick. Rub rims of 4 margarita glasses with lime wedge; dip rims of glasses into salt....

Ingredients 3/4 cup Bisquick Heart Smart® mix 1/4 cup cornmeal 1/2 cup fat-free (skim) milk 2 egg whites 1 cup Old El Paso™ Thick ’n Chunky salsa 1/4 cup frozen corn, cooked, drained 1 tablespoon chopped ripe olives 1/2 cup Old El Paso™ fat-free refried beans 1/4 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese (1 oz) Fat-free sour cream, if desired Preparation Heat nonstick griddle to 375°F or heat skillet over medium heat; grease with shortening if necessary....

Ingredients 1/4 cup drippings from roasted turkey 2 1/4 cups milk, heated 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup cold milk Salt and pepper to taste Preparation After removing turkey from roasting pan, leave drippings (turkey juices and fat) in roasting pan or add to 10-inch skillet. Stir heated milk into drippings. Mix flour and cold milk in small bowl until smooth. Stir flour mixture into hot milk mixture. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly and scraping up brown bits in pan, until boiling and thickened....

Ingredients 6 oranges 1 750ml bottle bourbon Preparation Zest oranges in large strips and combine with bourbon in sealed jar. Let stand for 3 days, discard zest and reserve bourbon. Related Video

Ingredients 2 tablespoon vegetable or olive oil 3 dried guajillo chiles (about 3/4 ounce), stemmed, seeded, and torn into large pieces 15 ounces diced tomatoes, preferably fire-roasted 1 large white onion, cut into 1/4-inch pieces 2 cloves garlic, peeled 6 cups homemade or store-bought low-sodium chicken, or fish broth 4 medium red-skin boiling potatoes, or Yukon Gold potatoes (about 1 pound), cut into 8 pieces 2 large sprigs fresh epazote, optional...

Ingredients 1 pound tuna, halibut or other firm fish fillets, about 3/4 inch thick 1 teaspoon olive or vegetable oil 2 medium green onions, sliced (2 tablespoons) 1/2 cup basil pesto 2 tablespoons lemon juice Preparation If fish fillets are large, cut into 4 serving pieces. Heat oil in 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook onions in oil 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender. Stir in pesto and lemon juice....

Ingredients Sugar Ice cubes or crushed ice 2 tablespoons cognac or brandy (1 oz) 2 tablespoons orange-flavored liqueur (1 oz) 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice (3/4 oz) Preparation Rub rim of chilled martini glass with water; dip rim of glass in sugar. In martini shaker with ice, shake cognac, liqueur and lemon juice until blended. Pour into glass, straining out ice. Related Video

Ingredients 4 large eggs 4 thick slices nutty whole-wheat bread, toasted 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil Green Mayonnaise 1/2 bunch arugula, trimmed and large leaves torn Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper Sweet or smoked paprika (optional), for sprinkling Preparation Place eggs in a small saucepan and cover with 2 inches of water. Bring to a boil and cook 2 minutes. Remove from heat and rinse under cold water. Peel eggs....

Ingredients 1/3 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 5 1/2 cups Lambrusco or other sparkling red wine 24 ounces sparkling orange beverage 4 ounces Bourbon or other American whiskey Orange wedge and slices Ice Preparation Mix together sugar and cinnamon and spread on a small plate. In a large pitcher, combine red wine, orange beverage, and Bourbon. Rub an orange wedge around rims of 8 rocks glasses, then dip glasses in cinnamon-sugar mixture to coat....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon ground coriander 1 tablespoon light-brown sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin Coarse salt and pepper 4 bone-in pork loin chops (3 pounds total) 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided, plus more for grilling 6 medium zucchini, thinly sliced lengthwise 2 limes 1/2 cup crumbled feta (2 ounces) Preparation In a large zip-top bag, combine coriander, brown sugar, cumin, and 1 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Add pork and 1 tablespoon oil and toss to coat....

Ingredients 1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth 3 tablespoons rice vinegar 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce 2 teaspoons hoisin sauce 1 teaspoon cornstarch 1 teaspoon packed dark brown sugar 1 teaspoon chili paste 1 lb uncooked chicken breast tenders (not breaded) 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1/4 teaspoon pepper 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 bunch fresh broccoli, broken into florets (about 3 cups) 1 teaspoon grated gingerroot 5 dried Thai chiles, seeds removed...

Ingredients 2/3 cup whole fresh or frozen strawberries, thawed 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt 1/4 cup whole milk, room temperature 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature 1 cup sugar 1 large egg, room temperature 2 large egg whites, room temperature Sprinkles’ Strawberry Frosting Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners; set aside....

Ingredients 1 Fiber One™ 90 calorie chocolate fudge brownie 1 tbsp. vanilla fat-free frozen yogurt, slightly softened 3 slices fresh strawberry 1/2 tsp. light chocolate-flavor syrup Preparation Rip open a brownie pouch. Place brownie in serving bowl. Spoon frozen yogurt on top; top with strawberry slices. Drizzle with chocolate syrup. Related Video