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Ingredients 3 sprigs of mint 2 inch piece English cucumber, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise 2 ounces gin Tonic water 1 thin wedge cucumber, for garnish Preparation Strip leaves from two sprigs of mint and place in the bottom of a highball glass along with cucumber. Muddle with a muddling stick or the handle of a wooden spoon. Fill a glass with ice. Pour gin over ice, top off glass with tonic, stirring once, and garnish with remaining mint sprig and thin cucumber wedge....

Ingredients 2 teaspoons safflower oil 3 tablespoons finely chopped peeled ginger (from a 2-inch piece) 6 garlic cloves, finely chopped (2 tablespoons) 1 large shallot, finely chopped (4 tablespoons) 2 carrots, finely diced (about 1 cup) 2 teaspoons curry powder Coarse salt 3/4 cup unsweetened coconut milk 1 cup red lentils 1/3 cup chopped dried cherries 3 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro stems, plus 3 tablespoons cilantro leaves for garnish Preparation Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat....

Ingredients Scant teaspoon Dijon mustard Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper Pinch of sugar 1 1/2 tablespoons rice vinegar 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 ounces blue cheese, crumbled 5 heads Belgian endive, separated into leaves Seeds from 1/2 medium pomegranate Preparation In a small bowl, whisk together mustard, large pinch of salt, large pinch of pepper, and the sugar. Add vinegar, and whisk to combine. While whisking, drizzle in oil....

Ingredients 1 black licorice wheel 1/4 cup (2 oz) melon-flavored liqueur 1/4 cup (2 oz) lemon-lime carbonated beverage Ice Preparation Place licorice wheel in bottom of martini glass. In chilled cocktail shaker, pour liqueur and carbonated beverage; add ice. Shake; pour into glass. Serve immediately. Related Video

Ingredients 3 tablespoons dark-brown sugar 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter 2 1/2 pounds baby carrots, peeled and trimmed 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped Coarse salt and ground pepper Preparation In a large straight-sided skillet, bring 1 1/3 cups water, brown sugar, and butter to a boil over high. Add carrots and reduce heat. Partially cover and simmer until slightly tender, 10 minutes. Uncover and cook, gently tossing often, until carrots are tender and glazed, about 6 minutes....

Ingredients 2 1/4 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 2/3 cup milk 1/2 cup raisins 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Vanilla Icing Preparation Heat oven to 425°F. Stir all ingredients except Vanilla Icing until soft dough forms. Drop dough by 8 spoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 12 to 14 minutes or until golden brown. Spread Vanilla Icing over warm biscuits. Serve warm. Related Video

Ingredients 3 cups Holiday Sprinkles Cookie Crisp™ or Cookie Crisp™ cereal 1/2 cup cookie butter spread 1/2 cup marshmallow creme 4 oz cream cheese, softened (from 8-oz package) Additional Holiday Sprinkles Cookie Crisp™ cereal 12 oz semisweet baking chocolate, melted Preparation Line cookie sheet with waxed paper. In food processor, place 3 cups cereal. Cover; process with on-and-off pulses until finely ground. In medium bowl, stir together cookie butter spread, marshmallow creme and cream cheese until smooth....

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups uncooked orzo or rosamarina pasta (10 oz) 2 pouches (5 oz each) zesty lemon pepper-flavored marinated chunk light tuna 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped (1 cup) 1 cup diced dilled Havarti cheese (4 oz) 1 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise or salad dressing 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon salt Lemon slice, if desired Dill weed sprig, if desired Preparation Cook and drain pasta as directed on package....

Ingredients 1 can (15 ounces) Progresso™ black beans, drained and 3 tablespoons liquid reserved 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne) 4 white or whole wheat pita breads (6 inches in diameter) 1 small bell pepper, chopped (1/2 cup) 2 medium green onions, sliced (2 tablespoons) 1 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese (4 ounces) 1/2 cup shredded lettuce 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro...

Ingredients 3/4-pound beef boneless sirloin steak (about 3/4 inch thick) Salt and pepper to taste, if desired 2 cups uncooked mostaccioli pasta (6 ounces) 1 cup cherry tomato halves 5 thin slices red onion 1 can (14 to 15 ounces) baby corn nuggets 4 ounces soft cream cheese with chives and onion 3 tablespoons milk 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard Preparation Prepare Creamy Herb Cheese Dressing. Sprinkle beef with salt and pepper....

Ingredients 1 medium onion, cut into thick slices 1 green bell pepper, cut into eighths 2 cloves garlic 1 can (28 oz) Muir Glen™ organic fire roasted crushed tomatoes, undrained 1 jalapeño chile, seeded, chopped 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon lime juice 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon salt Preparation Heat gas or charcoal grill. Place onion, bell pepper and garlic in grill basket (grill “wok”)....

Ingredients 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil 2 pieces skin-on salmon fillet (each 6 ounces, 1 1/4 inches thick) Coarse salt, for sprinkling 1/4 cup grated peeled daikon radish 1/2 teaspoon Japanese soy sauce, divided 1/2 lemon, cut into 2 wedges Preparation Heat a large nonstick skillet over high heat until hot, and swirl oil in. Place salmon, skin side down, in skillet; cook, undisturbed, for 2 minutes. Cook remaining 3 sides of fish until 70 percent cooked (it should be opaque on the outside yet slightly rare inside), 1 minute each side; fish should cook 5 minutes total....

Ingredients 6 oranges Olive oil Balsamic vinegar Salt Parsley leaves Sliced green olives Feta cheese Toasted chopped almonds Preparation Remove peel and pith from oranges. Working over a bowl to catch the juice, cut segments from 1 orange. Cut remaining oranges into rounds and arrange on a platter. Top with segments and juice and drizzle with olive oil and a dash of vinegar. Season with a bit of salt. Sprinkle with parsley, olives, feta, and almonds....

Ingredients 2 large russet potatoes, sliced into 1/4-inch-thick lengthwise strips 1 egg white, lightly beaten 1/4 teaspoon paprika 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Coat baking sheet with cooking spray. Brush potatoes with egg white. Sprinkle with paprika. Bake about 20 minutes, or until fries are nicely browned. Season with salt and pepper. Related Video

Ingredients 1 cup I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter!® spread 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 egg 2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups chopped pecans, toasted and cooled completely 1 cup white baking chips 1 bag (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips (2 cups) Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Beat spread and sugars in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed 4 minutes....

Ingredients 5 pounds chicken parts (wings, backs, legs, and necks), rinsed 10 cups water 2 large carrots, scrubbed or peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces 2 large ribs celery, cut into 1-inch pieces 2 large onions, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces 1 dried bay leaf 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns Preparation Place chicken and water in an 8 1/2-quart stove-top pressure cooker and bring to a boil over medium-high. Using a ladle, skim impurities and fat that rise to the top....

Ingredients 1 small head red cabbage (about 1 1/2 pounds) 1 tablespoon olive oil 3 tablespoons red-wine vinegar coarse salt and ground pepper 2 tablespoons light-brown sugar Preparation Halve, core, and thinly slice red cabbage. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add cabbage and red-wine vinegar; season with coarse salt and ground pepper. Cook, tossing frequently, until cabbage is crisp-tender, about 15 minutes (add a splash of water if pan becomes dry)....

Ingredients 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon smoked paprika 2 teaspoons sherry vinegar Coarse salt and ground pepper 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 1/2 pounds rock shrimp, or other small shrimp, peeled, deveined, and patted dry 12 butter lettuce leaves 6 hot dog buns Sliced red onion, for serving Preparation In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, 2 teaspoons paprika, and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper and mix to combine. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high....

Ingredients 1/2 pound beef boneless sirloin steak 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 bag (1 pound) fresh stir-fry vegetables 1 package (about 7 ounces) fresh stir-fry noodles with soy sauce-flavored sauce 1 3/4 cups Progresso™ beef flavored broth (from 32-ounce carton) 3 cups water Preparation Remove fat from beef. Cut beef with grain into 2-inch strips; cut strips across grain into 1/8-inch slices. Heat oil in 4-quart Dutch oven over medium-high heat....

Ingredients 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for surface 3/4 teaspoon baking powder Salt 2 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature 1 cup granulated sugar 1 large egg 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 2 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted 2 pasteurized egg whites Edible silver dust, for sifting Preparation Make the cookies: Sift flour, baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt into a large bowl. Beat butter and granulated sugar with a mixer on medium-high speed until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes....