Ingredients 3 pounds eggplant, cut into 1/2-inch slices 3 tablespoons coarse salt, plus more for serving 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil Freshly ground pepper Preparation Sprinkle eggplant slices with salt on both sides. Place in a colander set over a bowl; let stand 1 hour to drain. Discard liquid; rinse eggplant slices under cold running water. Place on several layers of paper towels, and press out water. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat....
Ingredients Vegetable oil, for grates or pan 1 pineapple, peeled, cut crosswise into 4 thick slices, and cored 2 tablespoons honey 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 cup coconut sorbet 1/4 cup torn fresh mint leaves, for garnish Preparation Heat grill or a grill pan to medium; lightly oil grates or pan. In a bowl, toss pineapple with honey and cayenne. Grill until light-brown grill marks appear, 10 to 15 minutes, turning once....
Ingredients 1/2 loaf (1-pound size) Italian or French bread 1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Cut bread diagonally into 1-inch slices. Mix remaining ingredients. Spread butter mixture over one side of cut surfaces of bread; reassemble loaf. Wrap loaf securely in heavy-duty aluminum foil. Bake 10 to 15 minutes or until hot. Related Video
Ingredients 2 navel oranges 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon canola, grapeseed, or other neutral-flavored oil Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Using a vegetable peeler, peel oranges, yielding 8 to 10 broad strips from each fruit. Using a paring knife, scrape white pith from inside the peels. Place the peels in a small saucepan with 1 cup water and sugar. Set over high heat, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, and simmer until the liquid becomes syrupy, 10 to 15 minutes....
Ingredients 1 box (3 oz) Jell-O™ lemon-flavored gelatin 3/4 cup boiling water 2 cups ice cubes 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 cups Cool Whip lite frozen whipped topping, thawed 1 package (10 oz) frozen raspberries in syrup, thawed 1 tablespoon powdered sugar Fresh raspberries, if desired Fresh mint leaves, if desired Preparation In medium bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Add ice cubes; stir about 2 minutes or until gelatin begins to thicken....
Ingredients 3 slices fresh ginger 1 1/2 teaspoons superfine sugar 5 mint sprigs 4 ounces vodka Ice Preparation Muddle ginger with sugar in a glass. Add mint sprigs. Muddle until fragrant. Add vodka and ice. Garnish with mint. Stir. Related Video
Ingredients 4 cups water 1 package (6 to 8 oz) linguine-style stir-fry rice noodles (rice stick noodles)* 1/3 cup fresh lime juice 1/3 cup water 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar 3 tablespoons fish sauce or soy sauce 3 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or white vinegar 3/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne) 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 medium shallot, finely chopped, or 1/4 cup finely chopped onion...
Ingredients 1 package regular active dry yeast 1 cup warm water (105°F to 115°F) 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon salt 3 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour Cooking spray 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese Preparation In large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add oil, salt and 2 1/2 cups of the flour; mix until soft dough forms. Place dough on lightly floured work surface; knead in enough remaining 1/2 cup flour until dough is no longer sticky....
Ingredients 3 large egg yolks 2 large eggs 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 cups plus 3 tablespoons '00', flour plus more for work surface Preparation In a large bowl, whisk together egg yolks and eggs; add olive oil and whisk until slightly emulsified. Transfer to the bowl of a food processor and pulse for 5 seconds. Add flour and pulse until a cohesive ball of dough forms, about 30 seconds....
Ingredients 1 small head red cabbage (about 2 1/4 pounds) 1/2 cup red-wine vinegar 1 tablespoon sugar Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons poppy seeds Preparation Quarter cabbage, and discard core. Shred cabbage as finely as possible with a sharp knife. Transfer to a large bowl. In a small bowl, stir together vinegar and sugar until the sugar has dissolved. Season with salt and pepper....
Ingredients 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 3 whole black peppercorns 1 dried bay leaf 1 large rosemary sprig 1 piece (1 inch) cinnamon stick 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces 2 pounds parsnips, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg Preparation Bring olive oil, peppercorns, bay leaf, rosemary, and cinnamon stick to a gentle simmer in a saucepan over low heat....
Ingredients 1 pound small red potatoes, cut into fourths 1 bag (16 ounces) baby-cut carrots 15 cloves garlic (about 1 bulb), peeled and cut in half 2 1/2 pounds bone-in chicken pieces (breast halves, legs, thighs), skin removed 1 cup chicken broth 1/2 cup dry sherry or chicken broth 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves, crumbled 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 jar (6 ounces) marinated artichoke hearts...
Ingredients 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped (about 1 tablespoon) 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh sage 1 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 pork tenderloin (about 1 1/4 pounds), tied with kitchen twine 1 tablespoon vegetable oil Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Stir together garlic, sage, salt, pepper, and olive oil in a small bowl. Rub mixture all over pork. Heat a large, heavy saute pan over medium-high heat....
Ingredients 1 pouch Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix Butter, egg and flour called for on cookie mix pouch for cutout cookies 10 oz vanilla-flavored candy coating (almond bark), melted 1/2 cup red candy sprinkles or red sugar 24 miniature marshmallows Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Make cookie dough as directed on pouch for cutout cookies. On work surface sprinkled lightly with flour, roll dough 1/4 inch thick. Use 2-inch round cutter to cut out 24 cookies....
Ingredients 2 teaspoons small capers, rinsed and drained 2 tablespoons olive oil French bread, sliced (about 2 ounces) 1 medium garlic clove, peeled and halved Coarse salt 1/2 cup fresh orange juice 1 medium shallot, minced 14 medium shrimp, peeled and deveined Preparation Heat broiler with rack 4 inches from heat. Brush both sides of 2 slices French bread with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Broil until golden brown, about 1 1/2 minutes per side....
Ingredients 1 package (10 ounces) rotini pasta 1 cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32 oz carton) 2 cups broccoli flowerets 1/4 pound mushrooms, cut in half 6 ounces feta cheese, crumbled 1 cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced 4 roma (plum) tomatoes, coarsely chopped 3/4 pound cooked, peeled, deveined large shrimp or 1 package (12 ounces) frozen cooked, peeled, deveined shrimp, thawed and drained Preparation Cook and drain pasta as directed on package....
Ingredients 2 teaspoons canola or olive oil 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 small onion, sliced into thin wedges 1 cup Progresso™ reduced-sodium chicken broth (from 32-oz carton) 1 can (8 oz) pineapple chunks in unsweetened juice, drained and liquid reserved 1/4 cup rice vinegar 1/4...
Ingredients 2 tablespoons unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder, sifted 2 tablespoons plus 1 1/2 teaspoons boiling water 1 large egg, room temperature 1 large egg yolk, room temperature 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons cake flour (not self-rising), sifted 7 tablespoons sugar 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt 7 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened, plus more for pans 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate (preferably 61 percent), finely chopped 1 cup heavy cream 1 tablespoon light corn syrup Marshmallow Skulls...
Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds frozen meatballs (from two 1-pound packages), thawed 1 jar (7.25 ounces) roasted red bell peppers, drained 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup Italian dressing 1 jar (26 ounces) marinara sauce Preparation Place meatballs in 3- to 4-quart slow cooker. Place bell peppers in blender; cover and blend until smooth. Add cheese and Italian dressing; cover and blend until mixed. Add marinara sauce; pulse until just blended....
Ingredients 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 shallot, minced 3/4 pound spinach, stems removed Pinch of coarse salt Freshly ground pepper 1 large lemon, washed 1 tablespoon finely chopped almonds 1 tablespoon mixed finely chopped fresh herbs, such as chervil, parsley, chives, and tarragon 4 fillets (4 ounces each) gray sole, lemon sole, or flounder 1/4 cup dry white wine Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees with rack in center. In a large saute pan, heat oil over low heat....
