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Ingredients 1 1/2 cups uncooked fusilli pasta (4 1/2 ounces) 1 tablespoon butter or margarine 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 small red onion, sliced 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1 medium yellow bell pepper, cut into strips 1 bag (12 oz) frozen sweet peas 2 packages (3 ounces each) cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32 oz carton) 2 tablespoons dry white wine (or nonalcoholic) or apple juice...

Ingredients Coarse salt and ground pepper 3/4 pound fusilli or other short twisted pasta 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 3 small shallots, thinly sliced 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 pound shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and thinly sliced 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves 1/2 cup dry white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc 3/4 cup heavy cream Grated Parmesan, for serving Preparation In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions....

Ingredients 1/4 cup hazelnuts (filberts) 1/4 cup powdered sugar 2 egg whites 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar 1/4 cup superfine sugar 1/8 teaspoon almond extract Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Place hazelnuts in single layer on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350°F. for 10 minutes or until skins begin to loosen and hazelnuts turn golden brown. Remove hazelnuts from oven; place on towel. Wrap towel around hazelnuts; let stand 10 minutes....

Ingredients 3 quarts water 1 teaspoon salt 2 cans (6 1/2 ounces each) minced clams, drained and liquor reserved 1 package (8 ounces) linguine or spaghetti 1/4 cup butter or margarine 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil leaves 3/4 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 1/8 teaspoon pepper 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1/2...

Ingredients 1 package Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ cake mix (any flavor) 30 to 36 flat-bottomed waffle ice-cream cones 1 tub Betty Crocker™ Soft Whipped ready-to-spread frosting (any flavor) Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Prepare cake mix as directed on package. Spoon 2 to 3 tablespoons batter into each ice-cream cone, filling each about 1/2 full. Place cones in 13x9-inch rectangular pans. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until tops spring back when touched lightly in center; cool....

Ingredients 1 pouch (14 oz) Betty Crocker™ White Chip Macadamia Nut Cookie Mix 1/3 cup butter, softened 4 eggs 1 box (16.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ Delights Supreme Lemon Bars Mix 1/4 cup powdered sugar Preparation Heat oven to 375°F (350°F for dark or nonstick pans). In medium bowl, stir together cookie mix, butter and 1 of the eggs until soft dough forms. Add lemon bar crust from mix; stir to combine....

Ingredients 8 tablespoons (1 stick) room-temperature unsalted butter, chopped, plus more for buttering tart pan 1 pinch of salt 2 tablespoons sugar 1/4 cup half-and-half 1 1/4 cups pastry flour Preparation In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream butter. Beat in salt and sugar. Stir in half-and-half and 1/4 cup flour. Add the remaining flour, mixing with your fingertips or a fork until the ingredients are combined....

Ingredients 3 cups water 1 cup sugar 3/4 cup fresh lime juice (from about 5 limes) 3/4 cup light rum 1/2 cup lightly packed fresh mint leaves 1 1/2 cups ginger ale Preparation In 1 1/2-quart saucepan, heat water and sugar over medium heat about 2 minutes or until sugar is dissolved. Cool completely, about 30 minutes. In 8-cup blender, place sugar water, lime juice, rum and mint leaves (if smaller blender, do in batches)....

Ingredients 1 cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-ounce carton) 1/2 cup sherry wine vinegar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon curry powder 1/4 teaspoon crushed saffron threads or ground turmeric 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 pound uncooked medium shrimp in shells 1/2 pound chorizo sausage, cut into 1-inch pieces 8 plum (Roma) tomatoes, cut into fourths 1 can (about 14 ounces) artichoke hearts, drained and cut in half...

Ingredients 2 teaspoons olive oil 2 onions, chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 carton (32 oz) reduced-sodium chicken broth (4 cups) 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes 2 cans (15 oz each) cannellini (white kidney) beans, drained, rinsed 1/2 cup ditalini or other small pasta 4 cups chopped Swiss chard or spinach Preparation Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes, or until the onions are soft....

Ingredients 1 square plate, 10 inches in diameter 1 square plate, 8 inches in diameter 7 artificial calla lily flower stems Wire cutter Rubber band 52 inches decorative ribbon, 1 3/8 inches wide 2 sprigs artificial pine Dried princess pine 6 small pinecones Preparation Stack square plates. Gather lilies to make a bouquet. Cut stems to same length (about 15 inches), using wire cutter; bind with rubber band. Wrap flower stems with ribbon; tie in a bow, leaving trailing ribbon....

Ingredients 2 (16-oz.) pkg. polenta, cut into 32 round slices 2 tablespoons purchased Italian salad dressing 2 teaspoons butter 1/3 cup chopped onion 1/3 cup diced green bell pepper 1/3 cup diced red bell pepper 1 tablespoon brown sugar 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh oregano 1/4 teaspoon salt 4 oz. (1 cup) finely shredded white Cheddar cheese Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Line cookie sheet with parchment paper. Place polenta rounds on parchment-lined cookie sheet....

Ingredients 1/3 cup water 1 can (10 3/4 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup 1 cup Betty Crocker™ mashed potatoes 1/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (1 oz) 2 tablespoons chopped pimiento-stuffed olives 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 1 teaspoon instant minced onion 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder 1 can (5 oz) tuna, drained 4 ripe avocados, cut lengthwise into halves Paprika, if desired Preparation In 2-quart saucepan, heat water and soup to boiling over medium heat, stirring occasionally....

Ingredients 8 cups hot water 3/4 cup butter or margarine 3 cups milk 4 pouches (4.7 ounces each) Betty Crocker™ roasted garlic mashed potatoes Assorted toppings (shredded cheese; cooked bacon pieces; chopped bell peppers, broccoli, avocado, green onions; sliced ripe olives; sour cream) Preparation Heat water and butter to boiling in 5-quart Dutch oven; remove from heat. Stir in milk and 4 pouches potatoes just until moistened. Let stand about 1 minute or until liquid is absorbed....

Ingredients Nonstick cooking spray 1 cup sugar 1/3 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 container (6 oz) fat-free Greek yogurt 1/4 cup refrigerated or frozen egg product, thawed 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/8 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder Preparation Lightly spray a cookie sheet with nonstick spray; set aside....

Ingredients 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth 1/2 cup quinoa, well rinsed 1 cup chopped green, yellow, and/or orange sweet pepper 2 tomatoes, chopped 1 can (15 oz) Chick Peas, rinsed and drained 1/2 cup chopped green onions 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Preparation In a small saucepan, combine broth and quinoa. Bring to boiling; reduce heat....

Ingredients Nonstick cooking spray 1 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 cup Fiber One™ original cereal 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 1 tablespoon sugar 1 tablespoon snipped fresh basil, dill, rosemary, thyme, sage, or chives 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup fat-free milk 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/4 cup refrigerated or frozen fat-free egg product, thawed 1/4 cup canola oil Preparation Preheat oven to 400°F. Coat twelve 2 1/2-inch muffin cups with nonstick cooking spray; set aside....

Ingredients 30 chicken wing drummettes (about 4 1/2 lb) 1/2 cup soy sauce 1/2 cup rice vinegar 1/2 cup molasses 1/3 cup orange juice 1/3 cup chili paste 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 2 medium green onions, sliced (2 tablespoons) 1 tablespoon sesame seed, toasted Preparation Spray 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Set oven control to broil. Spray broiler pan rack with cooking spray. Place half of the drummettes on rack in pan....

Ingredients 1 1/4 cups water 1 cup uncooked sushi rice 1/4 cup seasoned rice vinegar 2 tablespoons less-sodium soy sauce 1 1/2 teaspoons seasoned rice vinegar 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon wasabi paste 2 tablespoons sesame seed, toasted* 1 avocado, peeled and cut lengthwise into 16 slices 1 package (3 oz) thinly sliced salmon lox 4 teaspoons chopped pickled ginger slices (from 6-oz jar) Preparation In 2-quart saucepan, heat 1 1/4 cups water and the rice to boiling....

Ingredients 1/2 cup pineapple preserves 1/4 cup purchased teriyaki baste and glaze 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 4 (1-lb.) beef T-bone or 4 (1-inch-thick) beef porterhouse steaks 3 teaspoons Caribbean jerk seasoning Preparation Heat gas or charcoal grill. In small saucepan, combine all glaze ingredients; mix well. Cook over low heat until preserves are melted, stirring frequently. Rub both sides of each steak with jerk seasoning. When grill is heated, place steaks on gas grill over medium heat or on charcoal grill 4 to 6 inches from medium coals....