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Ingredients 1 cup powdered sugar 4 to 5 teaspoons orange juice 1 pouch (8.4 oz) Nature Valley™ protein soft baked honey almond granola bites Orange nonpareils, if desired 1/4 cup mini pretzel twists, cut to make stems 1 roll Betty Crocker™ Fruit Roll-Ups™ chewy fruit snack (from 5-oz box), cut for leaves (green variety) Betty Crocker™ black decorating gel (from 0.68-oz tube) Preparation Line work surface with cooking parchment paper. In small bowl, mix powdered sugar and 4 to 5 teaspoons orange juice, mixing to desired dipping consistency....

Ingredients 1 package (10 ounces) ready-to-serve Italian pizza crusts (7 inches in diameter) 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil 1 medium celery stalk, chopped (1/2 cup) 1 cup cut-up cooked chicken 1/3 cup basil pesto 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup shredded lettuce Preparation Heat pizza crusts as directed on package if desired. Meanwhile, heat oil in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook celery in oil 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender; reduce heat....

Ingredients 1 pouch Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 egg 1/4 cup chopped shelled pistachios 1/4 cup chopped sweetened dried cranberries 1/4 cup chopped crystallized ginger 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon sugar Preparation Heat oven to 375°F (350°F for dark or nonstick pans). In medium bowl, stir together cookie mix, butter and egg until soft dough forms. Press dough in bottom of ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish....

Ingredients Store-bought marzipan Black gel food coloring 8 1/2-by-11-inch sheets of rice paper Butterfly template Black fine-tip edible marker Luster dust, in desired colors Clear piping gel Clear edible glitter 1/4-inch long floral stamen wires (not edible) Toothpicks, cut in half Preparation Place marzipan in a small bowl. Add a few drops of black food coloring and knead into marzipan until it reaches desired color; cover and set aside. Place rice paper over butterfly template and trace butterfly design onto rice paper using edible marker....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon Asian sesame oil 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 1 red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, ribs removed, and julienned 1/2 cup small oyster or maitake mushrooms, cleaned 1 bunch medium asparagus tips (about 2 inches long), halved lengthwise Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 1 cup packed baby spinach, washed and dried 1 tablespoon black sesame seeds, toasted and ground Lime wedges, for garnish...

Ingredients 4 dried cherries 1 1/2 ounces pear liqueur, such as Poire William Ice cubes 5 slices ripe but firm red Bosc pear Splash of freshly squeezed lemon juice 2 ounces bourbon, preferably Michter's 1/2 ounce Danny Meyer's Simple Syrup Dash of Angostura bitters Preparation Place 3 of the dried cherries and 1/2 ounce of pear liqueur in a small bowl; let stand until cherries are plump. Thread cherries onto a small skewer; set aside....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon safflower or other neutral-tasting oil 5 ounces andouille sausage, one-quarter cut into small dice, the rest into 1/4-inch-thick half-moons 1/2 red bell pepper, ribs and seeds removed, minced 1/2 yellow onion, minced 2 celery stalks, minced 1 garlic clove, thinly sliced 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, leaves 1 cup canned whole peeled tomatoes, pureed 4 cups chicken stock, homemade or low-sodium, store-bought 1/2 cup long-grain white rice 1/2 teaspoon apple cider or distilled white vinegar...

Ingredients 2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 1 cup milk 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 eggs 1/2 to 1 teaspoon green food color 1/2 cup marshmallows from Lucky Charms™ cereal Whipped cream topping (from aerosol can), if desired Additional marshmallows from Lucky Charms™ cereal, if desired Preparation In large bowl, stir together Bisquick mix, milk, vanilla, eggs and food color with whisk just until blended. Stir in 1/2 cup marshmallows. Heat griddle or skillet over medium-high heat (375°F)....

Ingredients 1 cup peach nectar 1/2 cup amaretto 1 bottle (1 liter) ginger ale (4 cups) 1 bottle (750 ml) white Zinfandel wine 2 fresh peaches, pitted, cut into thin wedges 1/2 cup fresh or frozen raspberries 1 handful fresh basil leaves, torn Preparation In punch bowl or very large pitcher, mix nectar, amaretto, ginger ale and wine. Add peaches, raspberries and basil. Refrigerate until serving time. Serve cold. Related Video

Ingredients 1 box (15.25 oz) Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ devil's food cake mix Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box 1 container (1 lb) chocolate ready-to-spread frosting 1 cup finely crushed Oreo chocolate creme sandwich cookies (8 cookies) 1 cup cream cheese whipped ready-to-spread frosting (from 12-oz container) 1 teaspoon orange paste food color 12 green apple sour candy straws (from two 2-oz packages), cut into 1-inch pieces...

Ingredients 2 medium carrots, sliced (1 cup) 4 medium zucchini, cut into julienne strips 1 tablespoon margarine or butter 1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried sage leaves 1 teaspoon chopped fresh or 1/4 teaspoon dried dill weed 2 teaspoons lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation Place steamer basket in 1/2 inch water in saucepan (water should not touch bottom of basket). Place carrots in basket. Cover tightly and heat to boiling; reduce heat....

Ingredients 4 medium beets, trimmed, peeled, and cut into 2-inch chunks 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups sugar 1/2 cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda Salt 2 large eggs 3/4 cup warm water 1/4 cup safflower oil 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Vegetable oil cooking spray Chocolate Glaze for Chocolate Beet Cake Candied Beet Chips for Chocolate Beet Cake, for garnish Preparation Cover beets with 2 inches water in a pot....

Ingredients 2 Busy-Day Dump Cake, baked in 2 8-inch round cake pans 2 pints heavy whipping cream 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 quart fresh strawberries, washed, trimmed and thinly sliced Preparation Bake cakes and cool completely. Whip the cream to soft peaks, add the sugar and vanilla, and whip again until just stiffened. Do not over mix! Slice the top off 1 cake round to make a flat surface....

Ingredients 1 whole fresh or thawed frozen goose (about 10 pounds), neck and heart reserved Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 4 thyme sprigs 4 basil sprigs 4 flat-leaf parsley sprigs 6 cups Dried Cherry-Sourdough Stuffing 1 onion, cut into 8 wedges 1 carrot, sliced crosswise 1 fennel bulb, cut into wedges 6 Lady apples 1/2 cup Marsala wine 2 tablespoons cornstarch Preparation Trim wing tips from goose using a sharp knife, and transfer to a medium saucepan with reserved neck and heart....

Ingredients 5 cups blanched whole almonds 1 cup sugar 1 tablespoon grated gingerroot 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic salt 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 2 egg whites 1/3 cup butter or margarine, cut into pieces Preparation Heat oven to 325°F. In 15x10x1-inch pan, spread almonds. Bake 25 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly toasted. Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix remaining ingredients except egg whites and butter; set aside....

Ingredients 1/2 teaspoon grated lime peel 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 tablespoon honey 1 medium Italian plum tomato, chopped 1/4 cup chopped green onions 1 jalapeño chile, seeded, chopped 1 (11-oz.) can whole kernel corn, red and green peppers, drained 2 lb. salmon fillets, cut into 6 pieces 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 teaspoon seasoned salt Preparation Heat grill. To make salsa in medium bowl, mix lime peel, lime juice and honey with wire whisk....

Ingredients 2 cups uncooked rotini pasta (6 ounces) 1/4 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing 3 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 2 cups cubed fully cooked ham 2 medium stalks celery, sliced ( 3/4 cup) 1 cup cubed smoked Gouda cheese (5 ounces) Preparation Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Rinse with cold water; drain. Mix mayonnaise, honey and mustard in small bowl. Place pasta, ham, celery and cheese 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 1/2 teaspoons instant espresso coffee powder or granules 2 eggs 1 cup chopped hazelnuts (filberts) 1 cup powdered sugar 1/2 cup hazelnut spread with cocoa 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened 2 to 3 tablespoons milk Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom only of 13x9-inch pan with shortening or cooking spray....

Ingredients 1 lb uncooked turkey breast slices, about 1/4 inch thick 1/2 cup Dijon and honey poultry and meat marinade 1 cup ready-to-eat baby-cut carrots, cut lengthwise in half 2 cups frozen sugar snap peas Preparation Place turkey in shallow glass or plastic dish. Pour marinade over turkey; turn slices to coat evenly. Cover dish and let stand 10 minutes at room temperature. Spray 10-inch skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium heat....

Ingredients 1 beef bone-in sirloin or round steak, 3/4 pound, 1 inch thick 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup water 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano leaves or 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh marjoram leaves or 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram leaves 1 teaspoon sugar Preparation Remove fat from beef. Cut beef into 1-inch pieces. Mix remaining ingredients in medium glass or plastic bowl....