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Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for grill 1/3 cup buttermilk 3 tablespoons mayonnaise 2 teaspoons white-wine vinegar 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives 4 slices crusty bread 1 garlic clove, peeled 2 heads butter lettuce, such as Bibb or Boston, halved Extra-virgin olive oil Coarse salt and ground pepper Preparation Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high. Clean and lightly oil hot grill....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons soft cream cheese with roasted garlic or garlic-and-herb spreadable cheese 4 flour tortillas (8 inches in diameter) 6 ounces thinly sliced cooked ham 2 tablespoons chopped drained oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes 1/2 cup shredded Gouda cheese (2 ounces) 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil Preparation Spread cream cheese over 2 of the tortillas. Layer tortillas with ham, tomatoes, cheese and parsley. Top with remaining 2 tortillas....

Ingredients 6 1/2 tablespoons black peppercorns 1/4 cup cumin seeds 1 1/2 tablespoons green cardamom pods 1 1/2 teaspoons whole cloves 3 1/2 tablespoons ground turmeric Preparation Place peppercorns, cumin seeds, cardamom pods, and cloves in a small skillet and toast over medium heat until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a spice grinder; grind and mix with turmeric. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dark place for up to 3 months....

Ingredients 6 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups butter, softened 4 cups powdered sugar 8 eggs 1 1/3 cups milk 4 teaspoons grated lemon peel 1/4 cup lemon juice 2 cups shredded zucchini (about 1 medium), squeezed to drain 2 cups butter, softened 8 cups powdered sugar 3/4 cup honey 1/4 cup whipping cream Yellow gel food color 2 oz yellow candy melts, melted...

Ingredients 2 teaspoons honey 4 teaspoons Dijon mustard 3 tablespoons Champagne or white-wine vinegar 1/2 cup olive oil Salt and pepper 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced lengthwise 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs 1 pound boneless, skinless salmon fillet, cut into 4 pieces 1 pound green beans, trimmed Preparation Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Whisk together honey, mustard, vinegar, and oil; season with salt and pepper. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss onion with 2 tablespoons vinaigrette and bake 5 minutes....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, melted 2 cups packed light brown sugar 4 eggs 1 egg yolk 1 tablespoon vanilla 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup unsweetened baking cocoa 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/3 cup light corn syrup 3 tablespoons water 1/2 cup whipping (heavy) cream 1/2 teaspoon vanilla Preparation Butter six 8-ounce ramekins and dust with sugar; set aside. In medium bowl, beat butter, brown sugar, eggs, egg yolk and 1 tablespoon vanilla with electric mixer on medium speed 2 minutes or until smooth....

Ingredients 4 cups torn romaine lettuce 3 cups cut-up cooked chicken 1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ black beans, drained, rinsed 1 1/2 cups chopped tomatoes 2 ripe medium mangoes, seed removed, peeled and chopped 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1/3 cup lime juice 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 2 tablespoons sugar 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, if desired 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped Red pepper sauce, if desired Preparation In 3-quart glass trifle bowl, layer lettuce, chicken, black beans, tomatoes and mangoes....

Ingredients 5 ounces semisweet or bittersweet baking chocolate, chopped 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 3 eggs 3 egg yolks 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar 1/2 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour Additional powdered sugar, if desired 1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 450°F. Grease bottom and side of six 6-ounce custard cups with shortening. In 2-quart saucepan, melt chocolate and butter over low heat, stirring frequently....

Ingredients Toasted hand roll nori sheets Vinegared Sushi Rice Wasabi, freshly grated, frozen, or powdered mixed with water Vegetables, such as scallion, asparagus, avocado, and cucumbers, cut in 3-inch strips Assorted fish, such as yellow tail, tuna, salmon, smoked salmon, and shrimp, cut into 3-inch strips Crab, picked Salmon roe Cooked sausage, cut into 3-inch strips American cheese, thinly sliced and cut into 3-inch strips Boiled ham, cut into 3-inch strips Soy sauce, for serving Pickled ginger, for serving Preparation Place a sheet of nori, shiny side down, in the palm of your hand....

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups uncooked rotini pasta (3 1/2 oz) 3/4 lb fresh snow pea pods (3 cups), trimmed, cut in half crosswise 3 cups cubed cooked chicken or turkey 3/4 cup sliced green onions (12 medium) 1 can (8 oz) sliced water chestnuts, drained Lettuce leaves, if desired 1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted* 3/4 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing 2 teaspoons soy sauce 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger...

Ingredients 1/4 cup mayonnaise 2 cloves garlic, grated 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar Vegetable oil for frying 1 egg 1/4 cup milk 1/2 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon steak seasoning 1 cup Progresso™ plain bread crumbs 2 large portabella mushrooms, gills removed, sliced Preparation In small bowl, mix garlic aioli ingredients; set aside. In deep fat fryer or 12-inch skillet, heat 2 to 3 inches oil to 375°F or over medium heat....

Ingredients 1 1/2 ounces (45 ml) Bombay Sapphire gin 1/2 ounce (15 ml) Bonny Doon Framboise 2 ounces (60 ml) fresh lemon sour 1 teaspoon (5 ml) egg white 4 to 5 red raspberries Chilled seltzer water Preparation In a mixing glass, muddle red raspberries and framboise. Add Bombay Sapphire, egg white, and fresh lemon sour; shake with ice until well blended. Double strain into a Fizz glass and spritz with chilled seltzer water....

Ingredients 2 pounds sauerkraut, drained 2 pounds chicken leg quarters (about 3), split into drumsticks and thighs (see Smart Strategy note) and patted dry Coarse salt and ground pepper 1 pound kielbasa, cut into 1-inch pieces 5 medium carrots, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces 1 large yellow onion, halved and sliced 1/4 inch thick 2 cups dry white wine, such as dry Riesling or Pinot Gris 2 tablespoons sugar 2 dried bay leaves...

Ingredients 1/4 cup juniper berries 1 star anise 10 cups coarse sea salt 1 tablespoon fennel seeds 1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon zest 1 tablespoon freshly grated orange zest 1/4 cup egg whites (from about 6 large eggs), lightly beaten 1 whole pink snapper (3 pounds) or black sea bass, cleaned Extra-virgin olive oil 12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter 7 to 10 cipollini onions, sliced, or 1 large Spanish onion, sliced...

Ingredients 2 1/2- to 3-pound pork boneless shoulder roast 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 3 tablespoons Caribbean jerk seasoning 1/2 cup chili sauce 1/2 cup purchased corn relish 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 1 cup shredded lettuce 8 pita fold breads Preparation Spray 3- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Remove netting or strings from pork roast; cut pork into 2-inch pieces. Place pork and onion in cooker. Sprinkle with jerk seasoning; toss to coat....

Ingredients 2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen corn kernels 1 cup milk 1 cup corn 1 finely chopped jalapeno chile 2 tablespoons sugar coarse salt and ground pepper 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro Preparation In a medium saucepan, combine frozen corn kernels with milk. Cover; cook over medium-high heat, breaking up corn occasionally, until kernels separate, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer 1 cup corn and 1/2 cup liquid to a food processor....

Ingredients 1 bag (16 ounces) coleslaw mix 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro 2 cans (11 ounces each) whole kernel corn with red and green peppers, drained 1/4 cup vegetable oil 3 tablespoons lime or lemon juice 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon salt Preparation Toss coleslaw mix, cilantro and corn in very large (4-quart) bowl. Place oil, lime juice, cumin and salt in tightly covered container; shake well. Pour over coleslaw mixture; toss....

Ingredients 1 jar (12 oz.) marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped 1/4 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 4 ciabatta sandwich rolls 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil 12 oz oven-roasted turkey breast slices 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into rings Preparation Heat closed contact grill 5 minutes. In small bowl, mix artichoke hearts, mayonnaise, cheese and black pepper. Cut rolls in half horizontally....

Ingredients 1 lb beets, about 2-inch in diameter each, trimmed 1 cup orange juice 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 2 star anise pods 1 tablespoon sugar 1 medium bunch arugula (about 4 cups), trimmed and washed 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Preparation Heat oven to 425° F. Wrap beets in aluminum foil; place directly on oven rack....

Ingredients 1 can (14 ounces) artichoke heart quarters, drained and coarsely chopped 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed 4 medium green onions, sliced (1/4 cup) 1 cup shredded imitation crabmeat (4 ounces) 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 4 teaspoons lemon juice French baguette or cocktail rye bread slices, for serving, if desired Preparation Spray inside of 1- to 2 1/2-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Place all ingredients except bread in cooker....