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Ingredients 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef 1 cup chopped onion 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained 1 bag (5 oz) fresh baby spinach 1 box Hamburger Helper™ lasagna 2 cups hot water 1/2 cup milk 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (8 oz) Preparation In 12-inch skillet, brown beef and onion over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in garlic, tomatoes and spinach; cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally....

Ingredients 1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ peanut butter cookie mix 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter 1 banana, sliced 1 cup sliced fresh strawberries or favorite berries Miniature chocolate chips, if desired Powdered sugar, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Using pencil, trace 9-inch circle onto sheet of cooking parchment paper. Place paper pencil side down on cookie sheet. Make cookie mix dough as directed on pouch. Spread dough on parchment paper in even layer, keeping dough within shape of traced circle as best as possible....

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar 1 cup graham cracker crumbs (about 12 squares) 1/2 cup butter or margarine 1/2 cup peanut butter 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips or white baking chips Candy decorations, if desired Preparation Mix powdered sugar and cracker crumbs in medium bowl. Heat butter and peanut butter in 1-quart saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally, until melted. Stir into crumb mixture. Press in ungreased square pan, 8x8x2 inches....

Ingredients 4 pork loin or rib chops, about 1/2 inch thick (1 pound) 3 medium parsnips, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch slices 1 medium onion, sliced 1/2 cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-ounce carton) 1 teaspoon ground mustard 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1 medium apple, cut into 1/4-inch wedges 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley Preparation Trim fat from pork. Cook pork in 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat, turning once, until brown; drain....

Ingredients 8 ounces baby spinach (8 cups) 1 tablespoon grated orange zest, plus 3 oranges, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch-thick rounds 4 skinless salmon fillets (1 1/2 pounds total) 2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and cut into thin strips (1/4 cup) 1 shallot, thinly sliced Coarse salt and ground pepper 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Divide spinach among four 16-inch-long pieces of parchment paper. Top with orange zest and slices, salmon, ginger, and shallot; season with salt and pepper and drizzle with oil....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons reduced-calorie margarine 3 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 2 cups skim milk 3 medium potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced (3 cups) l cup diced fully cooked smoked extra-lean ham (about 6 ounces) 1 small onion, finely chopped (1/4 cup) Preparation Heat oven to 350°. Spray 1 1/2-quart casserole with nonstick cooking spray. Melt margarine in 1 1/2-quart saucepan over medium heat....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon salt 1 tablespoon chili powder 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 beef brisket (2 1/2 lb) 4 slices thick-sliced bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces 2 medium onions, chopped (2 cups) 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained 2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves 6 sprigs fresh parsley 4 sprigs fresh thyme 3 dried bay leaves 1 can (14 oz) low-sodium beef broth 1/4 lb ripe plum (Roma) tomatoes, chopped...

Ingredients 1 cup Bisquick Heart Smart® mix 1/2 cup cornmeal 1 1/2 cups reduced-fat shredded Cheddar cheese (6 oz) 1 can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles, drained 1/3 cup condensed beef broth 1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ black beans, drained, rinsed 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro 2 small tomatoes, seeded, chopped Old El Paso™ Thick ’n Chunky salsa (any variety), if desired Reduced-fat sour cream, if desired...

Ingredients 1 cup uncooked regular long-grain rice 1 cup water 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 1 small green bell pepper, chopped (1/2 cup) 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained Preparation Spray 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Mix all ingredients except tomatoes in cooker. Top with tomatoes. Cover and cook on low heat setting 2 to 3 hours or until rice and vegetables are tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed....

Ingredients 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated) 1 bag (12 oz) bittersweet chocolate chips (2 cups) 1/4 cup butter, cut into pieces 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup coarsely chopped chocolate-covered malted milk balls 1 cup coarsely chopped pretzel twists 3/4 cup candy corn Preparation Line 8-inch square pan with foil, leaving foil overhanging at 2 opposite sides of pan; spray foil with cooking spray. In 2-quart saucepan, heat condensed milk, chocolate chips and butter over medium heat 6 minutes, stirring frequently, until smooth....

Ingredients 1 cup orange juice 1/2 cup uncooked bulgur 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 large tomato, chopped 1/2 cantaloupe, peeled, seeded and cubed 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced 1/2 pint fresh blueberries 1/2 pint fresh raspberries 1/2 small red onion, chopped 2 tablespoons chopped Italian flat-leaf parsley 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint...

Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds beef sirloin, very thinly sliced against the grain 1 bunch scallions, trimmed, 1 scallion thinly sliced, remaining cut crosswise into thirds 3 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger (from a 2-inch piece) 1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes 2 wide strips tangerine zest, plus 3 tablespoons tangerine juice (from 2 tangerines) 2 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 2 teaspoons sugar...

Ingredients 2 containers (6 oz each) strawberry, raspberry, key lime or banana-cream pie fat-free yogurt 3/4 cup blueberries, raspberries or sliced strawberries 6 tablespoons granola 2 mint leaves, if desired Preparation In each of 2 clear 8-ounce dishes (or use 2 martini glasses or wine goblets for a more elegant touch), spoon one-third of the yogurt from 1 container, 2 tablespoons of the berries and 1 tablespoon of the granola; repeat layers 2 more times....

Ingredients 4 large egg whites, at room temperature 1 cup sugar 1 pinch cream of tartar 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Black gel food coloring Preparation Fill a medium saucepan 1/4 full with water. Set the saucepan over medium heat, and bring water to a simmer. Combine egg whites, sugar, and cream of tartar in the heatproof bowl of electric mixer; place over saucepan. Whisk constantly until sugar is dissolved and whites are warm to the touch, 3 to 4 minutes....

Ingredients Fine sea salt 5 stalks broccoli rabe, tough ends trimmed, coarsely chopped All-purpose flour 1 ball Quick Basic Pizza Dough 1/4 cup Jim Lahey's Bechamel Sauce 1 medium clove garlic, chopped 1 ounce provolone cheese, shredded 1 1/2 ounces fresh mozzarella, torn into 5 clumps 1/4 teaspoon chopped fresh Thai pepper, stemmed; seeds removed for less heat, if desired Preparation Place a pizza stone in a gas oven on a rack about 8 inches from the broiler....

Ingredients 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup Frank’s™ RedHot™ Buffalo Wings Sauce 3 cups cubed cooked chicken breast 1/3 cup blue cheese crumbles 2 stalks celery, diced large Preparation In small bowl, beat mayonnaise and Buffalo wing sauce with whisk; set aside. In medium bowl, toss chicken, blue cheese and celery. Drizzle with sauce mixture. Toss to evenly distribute. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until ready to eat. Related Video

Ingredients 1 1/3 lb small red potatoes (8 to 12 potatoes) 3 tablespoons cider vinegar 1/2 teaspoon salt 4 eggs 8 medium green onions, sliced (1/2 cup) 1 medium stalk celery, sliced (1/2 cup) 1 small red bell pepper, coarsely chopped 3/4 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing 1/4 cup sour cream 1 teaspoon sugar 2 teaspoons prepared horseradish 2 teaspoons yellow mustard 1/4 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper Preparation In 4-quart saucepan or Dutch oven, place potatoes; add enough water to cover....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 1 head escarole, well washed, spun dry, and torn into 1-inch pieces 2 avocados, peeled and sliced lengthwise, for garnish 6 radishes, very thinly sliced, for garnish Preparation In a large bowl, combine lemon juice, oil, and salt and pepper. Add escarole, and toss to combine. Transfer to serving plates, and garnish with avocado and radish....

Ingredients 1 cup panko breadcrumbs 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 10 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 pound orzo pasta 1 small butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch wedges 2 small bulbs fennel, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 small red onion, julienned 5 large tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped into 1-inch pieces 2 cloves garlic, chopped 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper...

Ingredients 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 pounds baby carrots, trimmed 1 1/2 cups fresh orange juice (from 4 to 5 oranges) 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper Preparation Melt butter in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add carrots, orange juice, and thyme; cook, stirring occasionally, until carrots are tender, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Serve warm. Related Video