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Ingredients 6 (10-inch) bamboo skewers 18 tiny frozen cream puffs (from 13.2-oz box), thawed 12 fresh medium strawberries (about 2/3 lb), stems removed if desired 2 tablespoons semisweet chocolate chips 1 tablespoon butter or margarine Preparation Line cookie sheet with waxed paper. On each skewer, alternately thread 3 cream puffs and 2 strawberries. In small resealable freezer plastic bag, place chocolate chips and butter. Seal bag. Microwave on High about 30 seconds or until melted....

Ingredients 12 slices French bread, 1/2 inch thick 6 tablespoons fat-free soft cream cheese 1/4 cup preserves or jam (any flavor) 4 egg whites, 2 eggs or 1/2 cup fat-free cholesterol-free egg product, slightly beaten 1/2 cup fat-free (skim) milk 2 tablespoons sugar Preparation Spread one side of 6 slices bread with 1 tablespoon of the cream cheese. Spread one side of remaining slices with 2 teaspoons of the preserves. Place bread with cream cheese and bread with preserves together in pairs....

Ingredients Club-Style Filling, Mediterranean Filling or Western Barbecue Filling (below) 3 cups shredded roasted chicken (from a deli rotisserie chicken) 6 soft hoagie or crusty submarine sandwich rolls (about 6 inch), split Preparation Choose one or more of the fillings and layer with chicken on rolls. Club-Style Filling: Spread 1/2 cup honey mustard on cut sides of rolls. Layer with 4 ounces thinly sliced cooked roast beef or fully cooked ham....

Ingredients 1 container (6 oz) Liberté® Méditerranée lemon yogurt 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (1 oz) 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 cup plain hummus (from 7-oz container) 3 medium plum (Roma) tomatoes, seeded, chopped (1/2 cup) 1/2 cup finely chopped seeded cucumber 1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives, coarsely chopped 2 tablespoons chopped green onions (2 medium) Pita chips, as desired Sliced cucumbers and bell pepper strips, as desired...

Ingredients 1 pan cornbread (8-inch square), cut into 1/2-inch cubes 8 slices white sandwich bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 4 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 small yellow onion, diced small 2 stalks celery, diced medium 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh sage leaves 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 2 3/4 cups chicken broth 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley Coarse salt and pepper Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees....

Ingredients 1 package (6.6 ounces) polenta 3 1/2 cups water 1 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil 2 medium zucchini, coarsely chopped (3 cups) 1 container (12 ounces) refrigerated marinara sauce 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 ounces) Preparation Heat oven to 375°. Grease rectangular baking dish, 11x7x1 1/2 inches. Cook polenta in salted water as directed on package; stir in oregano....

Ingredients 1 cup packed brown sugar 1 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla 1 egg 2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 bag (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips (2 cups) 1/2 cup light corn syrup 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 can (12 ounces) salted mixed nuts Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Mix brown sugar, 1 cup butter, the vanilla and egg in large bowl. Stir in flour....

Ingredients 1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest 1 teaspoon freshly grated lime zest 1 teaspoon freshly grated grapefruit zest 1 teaspoon freshly grated orange zest 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar Preparation Mix all ingredients together in a small bowl. Transfer to an airtight container and cover; let stand at room temperature for at least 4 hours and up to overnight. Sugar may be kept, covered and refrigerated, for up to 2 weeks....

Ingredients 1 box (1 lb 2.3 oz) Betty Crocker™ fudge brownie mix Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on brownie mix box 1 cup Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy milk chocolate frosting (from 1-lb container) 64 bone-shaped candy sprinkles 8 candy skulls 1 pouch (7 oz) Betty Crocker™ Cookie Icing white icing 4 creme-filled chocolate sandwich cookies, crushed Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Line 13x9-inch pan with foil, leaving foil overhanging at 2 opposite sides of pan....

Ingredients 1 can (18 ounces) vacuum-pack sweet potatoes 1/2 cup vanilla fat-free yogurt 1 tablespoon molasses 1 tablespoon butter or margarine 1/8 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons chopped pecans Preparation Mash sweet potatoes in 2-quart saucepan until no lumps remain. Stir in remaining ingredients except pecans. Heat over medium heat 6 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until heated through. Sprinkle with pecans. Related Video

Ingredients Vegetable oil Corn tortillas Preparation In a heavy-bottomed, straight-sided skillet, heat 1 inch vegetable oil over medium until it registers 350 degrees on a deep-fry thermometer. Add a corn tortilla and fry 15 seconds per side. Fold tortilla in half, pressing one side to bottom of skillet and holding other side up with tongs. Cook until crisp and golden, 15 to 30 seconds. Flip and repeat, pressing other side into oil....

Ingredients 1 pouch Betty Crocker™ chocolate chip cookie mix 1/2 cup margarine or butter, softened 1 egg 1/3 cup chopped nuts, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Stir cookie mix, margarine and egg in medium bowl with spoon (mixture will be crumbly until soft dough forms). Stir in nuts. Spread dough in ungreased square pan, 8x8x2 inches. Bake 25 to 28 minutes or until light golden brown; cool. For 18 bars, cut into 6 rows by 3 rows....

Ingredients 1 bag (1 pound) frozen cut green beans 1 teaspoon grated orange peel 1/2 cup dried cranberries 2 tablespoons honey 1/4 cup bacon flavor bits or chips Preparation Cook beans as directed on bag, adding orange peel before cooking; drain. Stir in cranberries and honey. Top with bacon bits. Related Video

Ingredients 8 oz vanilla-flavored candy coating, cut into pieces 8 oz chocolate-flavored candy coating, cut into pieces 1 package (1 lb) peanut-shaped peanut butter-filled sandwich cookies 32 miniature semisweet chocolate chips (about 2 teaspoons) 16 regular-size semisweet chocolate chips 32 small pretzel twists 32 miniature candy-coated chocolate baking bits Preparation Line cookie sheets with waxed paper. In 2 (1-quart) saucepans, separately melt vanilla candy coating and chocolate candy coating over low heat, stirring each constantly, until smooth....

Ingredients Vegetable oil cooking spray 1 1/2 cups blackberries (6 ounces) 1 1/4 cups blueberries (6 ounces) 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from 4 to 5 lemons) 10 large egg whites, room temperature Salt 2 3/4 cups plus 1 tablespoon sugar 3/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons water 2 ripe papayas, peeled and seeded 3 kiwifruits, peeled 1 cup strawberries (6 ounces), hulled 1 1/4 cups raspberries (6 ounces)...

Ingredients 3 tablespoons butter or margarine 9 cups Corn Chex™, Rice Chex™ or Wheat Chex™ cereal (or combination) 2 cups tiny pretzel fish-shaped crackers 2 cups bite-size cheese crackers 1 package (1 oz) ranch dressing and seasoning mix 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese Preparation In large microwavable bowl, microwave butter uncovered on High about 30 seconds or until melted. Stir in cereal and crackers until evenly coated. Stir in dressing mix and cheese until evenly coated....

Ingredients 8 thick slices country bread 1 clove garlic, halved Extra-virgin olive oil 1 hanger steak (2 pounds), trimmed, center nerve removed, and halved lengthwise Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/2 cup finely sliced shallots 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 1/2 cup red wine Preparation Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Rub bread with cut side of garlic. Brush lightly with olive oil. Transfer to grill pan and cook until toasted, turn, and toast remaining side....

Ingredients 1 (5- to 6-pound) brisket Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 to 3 medium onions, cut into large dice 2 to 3 large carrots, scrubbed and cut into 1-inch pieces 5 cans (ten-and-a-half-ounce) Campbell’s French onion soup, or beef broth 1 1/2 cups Sankaty barbecue sauce, plus more for sandwiches 1/2 cup Jack Daniel’s whiskey 8 to 10 crusty rolls Cole slaw, for serving (optional)...

Ingredients 1/2 teaspoon salt (for cooking pasta), if desired 2 cups uncooked rotini or rotelle (spiral) pasta (6 oz) 10 asparagus stalks (about 8 oz) 1 clove garlic or 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder 5 oz cooked chicken or turkey 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (2 oz) 1/4 cup olive or vegetable oil 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel Preparation Fill a 4-quart Dutch oven about half full of water....

Ingredients 1/4 cup chocolate-covered malt balls 1 cup milk 1/4 cup malted-milk powder 1 1/2 pints low-fat vanilla frozen yogurt 1 tablespoon reserved chopped malt balls (for garnish) Preparation Coarsely chop chocolate-covered malt balls; set aside. In a blender, combine milk, malted-milk powder, and low-fat vanilla frozen yogurt; puree until smooth. Pour into four glasses; garnish each drink with reserved chopped malt balls. Serve immediately. Related Video