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Ingredients 1 cup hot water 1/3 cup sugar 1 cup chilled white wine such as Pinot Grigio 1 tablespoon orange-flavored liqueur 4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 1 cup fresh berries, such as blueberries and thinly sliced strawberries Preparation In medium bowl, stir hot water and sugar until dissolved. Stir in wine, orange liqueur and lemon juice. Divide fruit among 7 (5-oz) paper cups. Pour wine mixture into cups. Cover cups with foil; insert craft stick into center of each pop....

Ingredients 1/2 small butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and diced (3 cups) 3/4 cup superfine brown rice flour 1/2 cup millet flour 1/2 cup hazelnut flour 1/2 teaspoon fine-grain sea salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger 3 large eggs 1/2 cup light brown sugar 1/4 cup cane sugar 1/3 cup coconut oil, melted 1 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest 1 sweet apple, such as Gala, peeled, cored, and grated (1 cup) 2 tablespoons chopped hazelnuts Preparation Heat oven to 350 degrees and line a muffin pan with 12 baking cups....

Ingredients Chicken Soup Base (10 cups broth and 4 cups shredded chicken) 4 medium carrots, cut into 1/4-inch rounds 3 medium celery stalks, cut into 1/4-inch slices 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces Coarse salt and ground pepper Preparation Prepare Chicken Soup Base following recipe. (This can be made ahead.) In a large pot, bring broth to a boil over high. Add carrots, celery, and potatoes....

Ingredients 12 ounces rye 1/2 cup ice 2 tablespoons water 1 tablespoon Simple Syrup 1 tablespoon Peychaud’s bitters Dash of Pernod 6 twists of lemon peel, for garnish Preparation Combine all ingredients except lemon twists in a cocktail shaker. Stir until chilled, then strain into a pitcher or divide among 6 glasses. Garnish with lemon twists. Related Video

Ingredients Coarse salt 1 pound (dry) spaghetti 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, preferably a fruity variety 1 tablespoon shredded lime rind 2 medium cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 red mild chile pepper, seeded and finely chopped 2 tablespoons salt-packed capers, rinsed 8 thin slices prosciutto, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces 5 ounces arugula, shredded 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice 5 ounces soft marinated feta cheese in oil Freshly cracked pepper...

Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ white cake mix 1 1/4 cups water 1/3 cup vegetable oil 3 egg whites 1 container (12 oz) Betty Crocker™ whipped vanilla frosting 3/4 lb purchased pure white rolled fondant Powdered sugar if needed Edible color markers Preparation Heat oven as directed on box. Make cake batter as directed on box, using water, oil and egg whites. Fill 4 mini (4 inch) springform pans half full with cake batter....

Ingredients 1 box (15.25 oz) Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ Yellow Cake Mix 3/4 cup cold butter 1 egg, slightly beaten 1 cup flaked coconut 1/2 cup sliced almonds 2/3 cup cherry preserves (from 12-oz jar) 1/3 cup dried cherries, coarsely chopped 1 teaspoon almond extract Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom only of 8-inch square pan with cooking spray. In large bowl, place cake mix. Cut in butter, using pastry blender (or pulling 2 table knives through mix in opposite directions), until mixture looks like coarse crumbs....

Ingredients 1 1/3 cups milk 1 bag (12 oz) semisweet chocolate chips (2 cups) 1/2 cup fat-free egg product 1/4 cup brewed espresso (room temperature) 1/4 cup sugar 1/8 teaspoon salt Sweetened whipped cream Fresh berries, if desired Fresh mint leaves, if desired Preparation In heavy non-aluminum saucepan, cook milk over medium- high heat 2 to 3 minutes or until tiny bubbles begin to appear around edges of pan. Remove from heat....

Ingredients 2 large ripe tomatoes, cut into 1/3-inch dice 1 small white onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice 4 serrano chiles or 2 jalapenos, finely chopped 2 to 3 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh cilantro 1 tablespoon coarse salt 1 cup water Preparation In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients. Cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to overnight. Related Video

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups fine soft bread crumbs (about 3 slices bread) 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint leaves 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 4 center-cut beef filet mignons, 1 3/4 inch thick (8 oz each) Salt and pepper, if desired 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon butter 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard* Preparation In small bowl, mix bread crumbs, 1/4 cup oil, the parsley, mint, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper; set aside....

Ingredients 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon salt 12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/4-inch pieces 5 tablespoons cold solid vegetable shortening, cut into pieces Ice water Preparation In the bowl of a food processor, combine the flour, sugar, and salt. Pulse to combine. Add the butter and shortening, and pulse until the mixture forms little balls, and no chunks of butter or shortening remain, 5 to 10 times....

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups frozen cut green beans 1 (1 lb. 4-oz.) pkg. refrigerated new potato wedges 1/2 cup purchased French vinaigrette or oil and vinegar salad dressing 1/2 cup red onion slivers 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley Preparation Heat grill. Place green beans in medium microwave-safe bowl with 1 tablespoon water. Microwave on HIGH for 4 to 6 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Set aside. Place potatoes in large bowl....

Ingredients 2 1/3 cups ketchup 1 1/4 cups cider vinegar 1/2 cup unsulfured molasses 1 to 2 tablespoons harissa (North African chili sauce) 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon mustard powder 1 tablespoon onion powder Preparation Combine all ingredients in a saucepan, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens, 20 to 30 minutes. Sauce can be refrigerated 1 day. Related Video

Ingredients 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled), plus more for work surface 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 teaspoon fine salt 2 sticks cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces 1/4 to 1/2 cup ice water 1 1/4 cups light-brown sugar 3/4 teaspoon fine salt 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 4 large eggs, lightly beaten 1 can (29 ounces) pure pumpkin puree 1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk...

Ingredients 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 3/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 6 tablespoons buttermilk 1 large egg, plus 1 large egg white Vanilla Cream-Cheese Frosting Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line three 12-cup mini muffin trays with paper liners. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside....

Ingredients 8 ounces pork tenderloin, cut into 1/8-by-1 1/2-inch strips 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce 2 tablespoons sweet Marsala wine 2 teaspoons sugar 1 tablespoon dark sesame oil Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste 2 tablespoons peanut oil 1/4 cup thin slivers fresh ginger 8 scallions, white and light-green parts only, cut into 2-inch lengths and slivered 1 small savoy cabbage, (1 pound), cored and sliced 1/8-inch thick 2 carrots, peeled and grated on large holes of a box grater 10 shiitake mushroom caps, sliced 1/8-inch thick (2 1/4 cups) Preparation Place pork, soy sauce, Marsala, sugar, sesame oil, and salt and pepper in a small bowl; toss and set aside....

Ingredients 1 box (4-serving size) white chocolate or vanilla instant pudding and pie filling mix 1 cup milk 1 cup Cool Whip frozen whipped topping, thawed 1 can (11 oz) mandarin orange segments, well drained 1 1/2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 1/2 cup sugar 1/3 cup milk 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened 1 teaspoon grated orange peel 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 2 eggs 1/2 cup grated white chocolate baking bars...

Ingredients 1 orange, peeled and segmented into supremes 1 pink grapefruit, peeled and segmented into supremes 1 celery stalk, peeled and thinly sliced on the bias 1 tablespoon fresh mint, finely sliced, plus more for garnish 2 teaspoons chives, chopped Coarse salt and ground white pepper 2 teaspoons safflower or canola oil 2 red snapper fillets, skin-on, about 1 1/2 pounds Preparation Remove the fish 15 minutes before cooking to “temper....

Ingredients 1 (750 mL) bottle dry Gewurztraminer 3/4 cup orange liqueur, preferably Gran Gala 6 tablespoons Simple Syrup for Passion Fruit Sangria 7 tablespoons passion fruit puree 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice 1 orange, quartered and thinly sliced 1 lime, quartered and thinly sliced 1 cup blackberries, halved 1/4 pineapple, peeled, cored, and cut into 1-inch-long, 1/4-inch thick pieces 15 thin slices peeled fresh ginger Preparation In a large pitcher or punch bowl, combine Gewurztraminer, orange liqueur, simple syrup, passion fruit puree, orange, lime, blackberries, pineapple, and ginger; stir to combine....

Ingredients 1 mango, peeled, pitted, flesh thinly sliced lengthwise 1 cup raspberries 3 tablespoons raspberry liqueur 1 bottle (750 ml) rose wine 4 cups (32 ounces) chilled lemon-lime soda Ice Preparation In a pitcher or large bowl, combine mango, raspberries, raspberry liqueur, and rose wine. Stir to combine and refrigerate 1 hour (or up to overnight). To serve, add lemon-lime soda and ice. Related Video