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Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour 6 tablespoons unsweetened baking cocoa 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar 1/2 cup milk, room temperature 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar 1 1/2 cups boiling water Frozen (thawed) whipped topping or ice cream, if desired Fresh raspberries, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease 8-inch square pan with shortening or cooking spray....

Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups milk 2 eggs 1 tablespoon cooking oil 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 beaten eggs 2/3 cup milk 1/4 cup of mayo or salad dressing 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 cup cooked beef, chicken, pork lamb or ham cut in 1/4 inch cubes 1 10 ounce package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained 1 cup monterey jack, mozzarella or swiss cheese shredded (4 ounces)...

Ingredients 5 cups chopped tomatillos or green tomatoes 3/4 cups seeded, chopped long green chiles 3/4 cup seeded, chopped bell peppers 1/2 cup seeded finely chopped jalapeños 4 cups chopped onions 1 cup bottled lemon juice (or lime juice) 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 Tbsp ground cumin* 3 Tbsp oregano leaves* 1 Tbsp salt 1 tsp black pepper Preparation Combine all ingredients in a large saucepan and stir frequently over high heat until mixture begins to boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally....

Ingredients 6 medium tomatoes, halved and cored Coarse salt 2 medium eggplants, trimmed and sliced lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for brushing vegetables Freshly ground black pepper 4 medium zucchini, trimmed and sliced lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices 2 small red onions, halved through the root and thinly sliced 1 red bell pepper, ribs and seeds removed, thinly sliced 1 yellow bell pepper, ribs and seeds removed, thinly sliced...

Ingredients 1/4 cup(s) low-fat or nonfat plain yogurt 1/4 cup(s) chopped fresh parsley 1/4 cup(s) chopped fresh cilantro 2 tablespoon(s) lemon juice 1 tablespoon(s) extra-virgin olive oil 3 clove(s) garlic, minced 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) paprika 1 teaspoon(s) ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt, or to taste Freshly ground pepper , to taste 1 pound(s) center-cut salmon fillet, cut into 4 portions (see Tip) 1 lemon, cut into wedges Preparation Stir together yogurt, parsley, cilantro, lemon juice, oil, garlic, paprika, cumin, salt and pepper in a small bowl....

Ingredients 2 medium tuna steaks 1/2 cup olive oil 6 tbsp. soy sauce 1/2 cup Sherry 2 tsp. dill relish freshly grated ginger 1 tsp. grated orange peel 1 lb. elbow macaroni 1 cucumber, chopped 1 small onion, chopped freshly ground pepper 1 cup mayonnaise Preparation Place the tuna into a medium bowl. In a small bowl mix the olive oil, 4 tbsp. of soy sauce, Sherry, dill relish, ginger and orange peel and pour over the tuna....

Ingredients Zucchini, summer squash, sweet peppers, bok choy, tomatoes, egg plant, fennel, celery, broccoli (steam first) are all excellent. Slice the hard stuff into strips or rounds and baste with olive oil. Try any of these for a flavorful treat: Garlic Onion, and/or Thyme Preparation Vegetables need to be basted with an oil. I use olive oil and not extra virgin unless I am looking for that particular flavor. Baste before you put veggies on the grill, during cooking and before and after each turn....

Ingredients 1/2 cup white chocolate candy melts for candy making 1/2 cup extra-crunchy or creamy peanut butter 1 cup Progresso™ Plain Bread Crumbs 1 cup light or dark chocolate candy melts for candy making 1/4 cup dry-roasted peanuts, finely chopped Preparation Line large cookie sheet with waxed paper. In small microwave-safe bowl, combine white chocolate candy melts and peanut butter. Microwave on MEDIUM for 2 minutes. Stir until smooth. Add bread crumbs; mix well....

Ingredients 1 cup shelled hazelnuts 1 cup butter, softened [2 sticks] 1 cup sugar 1 egg 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 cups sifted flour 1 tablespoon finely chopped rosemary good quality jam [see Kitchen Notes] Special equipment: Parchment paper [seriously] Preparation Toast and grind hazelnuts. Preheat oven to 350ºF. Spread hazelnuts in single layer on a baking sheet. Toast in oven until fragrant, about 5 to 10 minutes When nuts are totally cooled, grind in a food processor, using short bursts; Leave ground hazelnuts in processor bowl....

Ingredients Unsalted butter, for pan and serving 1 cup hot water 1 cup honey, plus more for serving 1 pinch coarse salt 1/4 cup sugar 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 cup dark rum 1 teaspoon fennel seeds 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 tablespoon chopped crystallized ginger 2 cups rye flour 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon grated orange zest (about 1/2 orange) 1 cup golden raisins, roughly chopped 2/3 cup chopped almonds Applesauce, for serving...

Ingredients 3 1/4 cup white flour 1 cup rolled oats 1/4 cup honey 2 tbsp butter 2 tbsp Dijon mustard 1 package dry yeast 1 tsp salt 1 cup water 1 egg Preparation Mix 1 cup of the flour, the oats, butter, mustard, yeast, and salt in a large mixing bowl or mixer. Meanwhile, heat the water in a small saucepan over medium heat until it’s at 120-130 F. Add the water to the mixed ingredients and mix for a couple minutes....

Ingredients 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk 12 oz. cauliflower florets, cut into bite-size pieces (about 3 cups) 1 large carrot, sliced 1/4 inch thick on the diagonal 1 medium yellow onion, halved and thinly sliced lengthwise 1 Tbs. minced fresh ginger 2 tsp. minced garlic 2 tsp. hot curry powder, such as Madras Kosher salt 3 oz. baby spinach (about 3 lightly packed cups) 1 15-oz. can chickpeas, drained and rinsed...

Ingredients 3 (12-oz.) bottles of Guinness Stout 16-oz. water Zest of 1 lime Zest of 1 lemon Zest of 1 orange 1 tbsp. fennel seed 2 tbsp. black peppercorns 1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup kosher salt Preparation Mix all ingredients in a heavy bottom sauce pan. Bring to a boil to dissolve salt and sugar. Turn off heat and let steep for 20 minutes. Cool down marinade and pour over pork chops....

Ingredients 3/4 cup barbecue sauce 1/4 cup honey 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 (3 to 3 1/2-lb.) cut-up frying chickens Preparation GRILL DIRECTIONS: Heat grill. In medium saucepan, combine barbecue sauce, honey, garlic and salt; blend well. Bring to a boil; cover and simmer 5 minutes. When ready to grill, place chicken on gas grill over medium heat or on charcoal grill 4 to 6 inches from medium coals; cover grill....

Ingredients 2 1- to 1 1/4-lb. skirt steaks, trimmed of membrane and excess fat 1 12-oz. bottle or can beer 1/4 cup fresh orange juice 1/4 cup fresh lime juice 2 to 3 tbsp. chipotle hot sauce, such as Tabasco Chipotle Pepper Sauce, plus more for serving 2 tablespoons minced garlic 1 1/2 tablespoons coarse kosher salt 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin 3 large red onions, cut into 1/2-in.-thick slices...

Ingredients 1 medium eggplant, cut in 3/4-inch thick slices 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 pre-baked, whole-wheat pizza crust (10 ounces) or 4 whole-wheat pitas 1 can (8 ounces) diced tomatoes with garlic and basil, drained 1 can (2 1/4 ounces) chopped black olives with jalapeños 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella or crumbled feta cheese, or a combination of both 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves...

Ingredients 6 potatoes, boiled, peeled and sliced 1 lb. ground beef, browned 1 can vegetable soup 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1 onion, diced salt and pepper to taste 1 c. grated cheddar cheese Preparation Layer potatoes in bottom of a greased 9x13x2" pan. Crumble hamburger over potatoes. Mix soups and cheese together and spread over hamburger. Sprinkle onions on top. Cover and bake at 350 deg. for 45 minutes to 1 hour or until heated through

Ingredients 1 cup Chex Mix® snack mix (any flavor) 1/2 cup frosted animal cookies 1/4 cup candy-coated chocolate-covered peanut candies 1/4 cup raisins Flat-bottom ice cream cones, if desired Preparation In 1-quart resealable food-storage plastic bag, combine all ingredients; shake to mix.

Ingredients ½ head cauliflower (about 2 cups riced) 1 clove garlic, minced 1 cup part-skim shredded mozzarella cheese 1 egg, beaten 1 teaspoon basil 1 teaspoon oregano Preparation Pre-heat oven to 400° F. Prep a cookie sheet or pizza stone. You can grease the cookie sheet or use parchment paper. (I used a Pampered Chef baking stone, which doesn’t require any prep if it’s seasoned.) Remove the stems and leaves from your cauliflower and chop the florets into chunks....

Ingredients 1 pound Colby Cheese-grated 1 8oz box Philly Cream Cheese 4 slices of quality thick bacon-cooked well and fine ground (Reserve 3 tbs of the bacon grease) 1/2 cup ground pepper crackers 1 pair disposable plastic gloves Wax paper and/or plastic wrap Preparation Cook the bacon well,finely grind,and reserve 3 tbs of bacon grease. Grind the crackers and stir 1/2 of them into the reserved bacon grease to lightly brown then add back to the other 1/2....