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Ingredients Two 8- to 10-ounce top loin boneless strip steaks, cut 1-inch thick, at room temperature Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 1 teaspoon unsalted butter Mustard Cream Sauce Red Wine-Shallot Sauce Balsamic Vinegar Sauce Preparation Heat a 10-inch cast-iron skillet over high heat until very hot. Season steaks on both sides with salt and pepper. Add 1/2 teaspoon butter to one side of pan, and immediately place steak on top; repeat with remaining butter and steak....

Ingredients 1/2 cup flour, preferably Wondra 1 teaspoon coarse salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 2 gray sole fillets (6 ounces each) 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons sliced almonds 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley Finely chopped zest and juice from 1 lemon, plus wedges for garnish Preparation Combine flour, salt, and pepper in a shallow bowl. Dredge fish fillets in flour mixture, coating both sides, and shake off excess....

Ingredients Short Crust Dough 3/4 cup creme fraiche 6 large eggs, plus 3 large egg yolks 1 tablespoon lemon zest, plus 2 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 12 lemons) 1 vanilla bean, scraped 2 cups sugar, plus more for sprinkling 4 sheets or 1/4 ounce powdered gelatin, softened in water 12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature Preparation Heat oven to 350 degrees. Remove short-crust dough from refrigerator....

Ingredients 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into bite-size strips 1 tablespoon Southwest chipotle-flavor salt-free seasoning 1 tablespoon oil 1 medium yellow sweet pepper, coarsely chopped 1 small zucchini, quartered and bias-sliced 1/2 of a medium onion, cut into thin wedges 1/2 cup salsa 1/2 cup frozen whole kernel corn 1/2 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained 4 8-inch whole wheat flour tortillas, hot cooked brown rice, or red sweet peppers with tops and ribs removed...

Ingredients 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained 2 1/2- to 3-lb boneless beef rump roast 2 slices bacon, chopped 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning 3 tablespoons cornstarch 1/4 cup water 1 package (8 oz) whole fresh mushrooms 1 cup frozen cut green beans (from 1-lb bag), thawed 1/2 cup ripe olives, if desired Preparation In 4- to 5-quart slow cooker, mix onion and tomatoes....

Ingredients 4 heads endive, a mixture of red and white, washed and dried 2 apples, cored and julienned 2 pears, cored and each cut into eight wedges Handful soft herbs, such as chervil, tarragon, or parsley, roughly chopped, plus more for serving 2 ounces strong blue cheese 1/4 cup creme fraiche 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling 4 tablespoons cider vinegar Preparation Place endive in a large bowl....

Ingredients 1/3 cup milk 1/3 cup mayonnaise 3 tablespoons sugar 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar 2 teaspoons poppy seed 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon celery salt 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard 1 box (16 oz) gemelli pasta 2 cups diced cooked chicken 1 cup sweetened dried cherries 1/2 cup sliced celery 1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted Preparation In small bowl, mix dressing ingredients with wire whisk until well blended. Cover; refrigerate until ready to use....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 10 ounces applewood-smoked slab bacon, cut into 3/4-inch cubes 2 medium onions (about 6 ounces each), finely chopped 1 large shallot, finely chopped 1 garlic clove, minced 2 quarts homemade or low-sodium store-bought chicken stock 1 pound dried white beans, soaked overnight, drained, and rinsed 3 large thyme sprigs 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 1 head escarole, cut crosswise into strips...

Ingredients 1/3 cup toasted natural almonds 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar Coarse salt and ground pepper 1 bunch arugula (1/2 pound), trimmed 1/3 cup shaved Parmesan (1 ounce), plus more for serving Preparation In a large bowl, combine almonds, oil, lemon juice, and vinegar; season with salt and pepper. Add arugula and Parmesan and toss to coat. Serve topped with more Parmesan....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons safflower oil 1 rack baby back ribs, split in half (about 3 1/2 pounds) 5 ounces fresh ginger (about 5 inches), thinly sliced 3 garlic cloves, sliced 1/4 cup finely chopped lemongrass 1 dried Thai chile 2/3 cup tamari or soy sauce 5 cups water 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon coarse salt 1/2 cup hoisin sauce 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/4 cup tamari or soy sauce 1/4 cup honey...

Ingredients 2 ripe Hass avocados, pitted and peeled 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice 8 slices peasant bread, cut 1/2 inch thick and toasted 1 small clove garlic, peeled 3/4 cup packed parsley leaves, plus more for garnish 3/4 cup packed basil leaves 5 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 1/2 teaspoons red-wine vinegar Salt and freshly ground pepper Preparation Place the garlic in a food processor, and pulse....

Ingredients 1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic diced tomatoes, undrained 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves 1 clove garlic, finely chopped Dash salt and pepper 2 eggs Shaved Parmesan cheese, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Place 9-inch glass pie plate on cookie sheet with sides. In 2-quart saucepan, stir together tomatoes, oregano, garlic, salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly heated....

Ingredients 1 cup Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix 1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 egg 4 oz (half of 8-oz package) cream cheese, softened 6 tablespoons butter, softened 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 2 tablespoons banana instant pudding and pie filling mix 1 1/3 cups powdered sugar 1/3 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. In small bowl, place 1/2 cup of the dry cake mix; set aside....

Ingredients 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed and cut into six 4 1/2-inch rounds 3/4 cup shredded white cheddar (3 ounces) 1 small apple, cored and very thinly sliced 1 small beet, scrubbed, peeled, and very thinly sliced Coarse salt and ground pepper 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place pastry rounds on a parchment-lined baking sheet and prick all over with a fork. Divide half the cheese among pastry rounds....

Ingredients 1 cup whole almonds 6 large egg whites 1 1/2 cups packed light-brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Place nuts in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet; toast until golden and aromatic, about 8 minutes. Shake the pan halfway through baking to make sure the nuts toast evenly. Remove from oven; cool. Reduce oven temperature to 200 degrees. Line two 11-by-17-inch baking sheets with parchment; set aside....

Ingredients Vegetable-oil cooking spray, for pans 3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 2 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt 10 ounces (2 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened 2 1/2 cups packed dark-brown sugar 4 large eggs, room temperature 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 1/4 teaspoons rum, preferably golden or dark 1 1/4 cups buttermilk, room temperature 12 ounces unsalted butter (3 sticks), 1 stick left whole, 2 sticks cut into small pieces, softened...

Ingredients 1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix 1/2 cup coconut 1 tablespoon grated lime peel (about 1 lime) 3 tablespoons lime juice 6 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted 1 egg 1/4 cup powdered sugar Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, stir cookie mix, coconut, lime peel, lime juice, butter and egg until soft dough forms. Drop dough by level tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets....

Ingredients 4 ounces cold cream cheese (1/2 bar) 2 ounces yellow cheddar cheese, finely grated (1 cup loosely packed) 1 carrot, finely grated (1/2 cup) Preparation In a medium bowl, with a wooden spoon, combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and carrot. With moistened hands, gently form 12 balls, each equal to 1 level tablespoon of mixture. Serve or refrigerate, covered with plastic wrap, up to 2 days. Related Video

Ingredients 1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 egg 1 tablespoon water 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 oz semisweet baking chocolate, melted Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Lightly spray 2 large cookie sheets with cooking spray. In large bowl stir cookie mix, butter, egg, water and vanilla until soft dough forms. Cover, and refrigerate until firm; about 30 minutes. Divide dough in half....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 cup half-and-half 1 cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton) 1 teaspoon curry powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 can (10 3/4 oz) condensed cream of chicken soup 2 3/4 cups chopped cooked turkey breast 1 2/3 cups frozen mixed vegetables (from 12-oz bag), thawed 1 crust from 1 box (14.1 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Pie Crusts (2 Count), softened as directed on box...