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Ingredients 2 cups uncooked rotini pasta (6 ounces) Vegetable oil 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder Preparation Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Rinse with cold water; drain very thoroughly (excess water on pasta will cause oil to spatter). Heat oil (1 inch) to 375°. Fry pasta, about 1 cup at a time, about 2 minutes or until crisp and light golden brown; stirring if necessary to separate....

Ingredients Nonstick cooking spray 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 large egg 1 large egg white 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon cake flour (not self-rising) 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1 1/4 cups packed dark-brown sugar 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature 1/4 teaspoon vanilla paste or pure vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons buttermilk 2 tablespoons cocoa nibs 1 tablespoon finely ground espresso beans Chocolate Crumb Base...

Ingredients 2 oranges 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro and 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 2 tablespoons vegetable oil Salt and pepper 5 ounces torn escarole (8 cups) 2 thinly sliced scallions Preparation With a sharp knife, cut peel and pith off oranges and discard. Working over a large bowl, cut out segments, then squeeze 1 tablespoon juice from membranes. Whisk in minced cilantro, vinegar, and oil; season with salt and pepper....

Ingredients 3/4 cup lemon juice 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 cup diced unpeeled English (seedless) cucumber 3 plum (Roma) tomatoes, diced (1 3/4 cups) 1/2 red bell pepper, diced (1/2 cup) 3 cups thinly sliced red cabbage 1/2 cup chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves 2 pita rounds, toasted and torn into 1-inch chunks...

Ingredients Poinsettia leaves or fresh flower petals Serving plate Clear plastic wrap (cling type) Sliced fruit or cheese Preparation Arrange leaves or petals on plate. Stretch plastic wrap over plate, making sure surface is tight and flat. Arrange fruit or cheese on surface of plastic wrap so leaves or petals show through. Related Video

Ingredients 1 pound green beans 1 tablespoon butter or margarine 2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano leaves or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup pitted Kalamata olive, cut in half Preparation Place beans in 1 inch of water in 2-quart saucepan. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered 6 to 8 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Heat butter, oregano, garlic and salt in same saucepan over medium heat 1 to 2 minutes....

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups Gewurztraminer wine 3/4 cup sugar 10 green cardamom pods 5 whole star anise 3 wide strips fresh lemon zest 2 cups dried apricots Preparation Bring wine, 3/4 cup water, the sugar, cardamom, star anise, and lemon zest to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring, until sugar dissolves. Add apricots, cover with a round of parchment, and simmer until fruit is softened and plump, about 45 minutes....

Ingredients 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for baking pan 2 cups granulated sugar 4 large eggs, room temperature 3 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup buttermilk 2 1/2 tablespoons freshly grated lemon zest, (3 large lemons) 2 1/2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice, (2 lemons) 1 cup fresh blueberries 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice, (4 lemons)...

Ingredients 3 medium nectarines, chopped 1/4 cup granulated sugar 2 tablespoons orange-flavored liqueur or orange juice 4 oz (half of 8-oz package) cream cheese, softened 1/3 cup powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup whipping cream 4 cinnamon graham cracker rectangles, coarsely crushed Preparation In small bowl, mix nectarines, granulated sugar and orange liqueur. Let stand 15 minutes or until syrup forms. In medium bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar and vanilla with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth....

Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ angel food cake mix 1 1/3 cups water 2 boxes (4-serving size each) vanilla instant pudding and pie filling mix 4 cups milk 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1 container (8 oz) frozen whipped topping, thawed 6 tablespoons orange-flavored liqueur or orange juice 6 large navel oranges, peeled, sectioned Toasted flaked coconut, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Make and bake cake mix as directed on box for 10-inch angel food (tube) cake pan, using water....

Ingredients 4 whole cloves 6 black peppercorns 4 allspice berries 1 fresh bay leaf 1 cup chopped red onion 1/2 cup red wine 1/2 cup red-wine vinegar 1/4 cup light-brown sugar Preparation Wrap cloves, peppercorns, allspice, and bay leaf in a small piece of cheesecloth and tie with kitchen twine to enclose. Place onion, wine, vinegar, and sugar in a small saucepan; stir to combine. Add spice sachet and cover saucepan....

Ingredients 3/4 cup sugar 1 envelope unflavored gelatin 4 cups whole milk 4 eggs, beaten 1 pound fresh dark sweet cherries, pitted and halved or 1 1/2 packages (10 oz) Cascadian Farm™ frozen sweet cherries 1 package (10 oz) Cascadian Farm™ frozen unsweetened red raspberries or 2 1/2 cups fresh red raspberries 1/4 cup Cascadian Farm™ frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed Sliced fresh strawberries and/or fresh mint leaves (optional) Preparation In a large saucepan, combine sugar and gelatin....

Ingredients 12 ounces beef flank steak 1/2 cup bottled light clear Italian salad dressing 1/2 teaspoon finely shredded lime peel 1/4 cup lime juice 2 tablespoons snipped fresh cilantro 1/4 cup finely chopped onion 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 4 cups mixed spring baby salad greens 1 medium red sweet pepper, cut into bite-size strips 1 medium avocado, halved, seeded, peeled, and thinly sliced 3 whole wheat pita bread rounds, halved...

Ingredients 3 tablespoons light mayonnaise or salad dressing 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt 1/4 teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel 2 teaspoons lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon grated fresh ginger 4 cups small broccoli and/or cauliflower florets 1/3 cup finely chopped red onion 1/4 cup dried cranberries 3 tablespoons roasted soy nuts Preparation In a large bowl, stir together mayonnaise, yogurt, lemon peel, lemon juice, and ginger. Add broccoli, red onion, and cranberries....

Ingredients 1 cup spiced rum 4 cups root beer, chilled 12 to 16 large marshmallows Preparation In each of 4 glasses, pour 1/4 cup rum. Fill each with cold root beer. Garnish top of each glass with marshmallows. Using kitchen torch, lightly toast tops of marshmallows. Serve with straws. Related Video

Ingredients 8 ounces baby spinach 3/4 cup pine nuts, toasted 2 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish 1 lemon, zest and juice 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving 1 pound fusilli pasta Preparation Place half the spinach in a food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped. Add remaining spinach and pulse to chop....

Ingredients 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (1 1/4 lb) 1 egg 1/3 cup Frank’s™ RedHot™ Buffalo Wings Sauce 1/2 cup Bisquick Heart Smart® mix 2 tablespoons cornmeal 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 tablespoons French dressing 1 cup packed fresh baby spinach 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese (1 oz) Preparation Between pieces of plastic wrap or waxed paper, place each chicken breast smooth side down; gently pound with flat side of meat mallet or rolling pin until about 1/4 inch thick....

Ingredients 3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled), plus more for rolling 3/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon fine salt 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature 1 1/4 cups sugar 4 large egg yolks 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract Very finely crushed hard candy, such as Jolly Rancher, in various colors (1 cup total) Preparation In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat butter and sugar on medium-high until light and fluffy, 3 minutes....

Ingredients 1 box (18.3 oz) Betty Crocker™ fudge brownie mix Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on brownie mix box 3/4 cup Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy chocolate frosting (from 16-oz container) 3/4 cup pretzels twists, broken 3 Snickers™ candy bars (1.86 oz each), unwrapped, chopped (about 1 cup) 1/2 cup harvest blend M&M’s® milk chocolate candies Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 12-inch rimmed pizza pan with cooking spray....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon parsley flakes 1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves 1 can (28 ounces) whole Italian-style plum tomatoes, drained 1/2 cup whipping (heavy) cream 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper Preparation Heat oil in 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook onion, garlic, parsley, basil and tomatoes in oil 10 minutes, breaking up tomatoes and stirring occasionally....