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Ingredients 4 firm, medium-size pears, such as Anjou, Bartlett, or Bosc 1 bottle robust red wine, such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, or Merlot 1/2 cup sugar 1 vanilla bean, cut in half lengthwise 1 whole cinnamon stick 1 orange peel 1 lemon peel 2 whole cloves 1 star anise 1 whole bay leaf Preparation Peel the pears, and place in medium saucepan. Add wine, sugar, vanilla bean, cinnamon stick, orange peel, lemon peel, cloves, star anise, bay leaf, and just enough water to cover pears....

Ingredients 1/2 pound all-purpose flour 1/2 pound (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup heavy cream Preparation In the bowl of a food processor or using the paddle of an electric mixer, mix 1/2 cup flour with the butter until combined and very smooth. Transfer to plastic wrap and shape into a flat square 1-inch-thick, wrap well, and chill for at least 30 minutes....

Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix 1/2 cup canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix) 1 cup brown ale or pumpkin ale beer 1/3 cup vegetable oil 4 eggs 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice 2 cups whole pecans 2 tablespoons real maple syrup 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 1/4 teaspoon salt 4 oz cream cheese, softened (from 8-oz package) 1/2 cup butter, softened 1/8 teaspoon salt 3...

Ingredients 8 to 10 corn tortillas (plus a few extra, in case some break) 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt, plus more for blanching 6 cups loosely packed sliced green or red chard leaves (one 12-ounce bunch) 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil 1 medium white onion, sliced 1/4 inch thick 4 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped 1/4 cup finely crumbled Mexican queso fresco; queso anejo; dry feta; pressed, salted farmer's cheese; or Parmesan cheese 3/4 cup Rick's Essential Roasted Tomatillo Chipotle Salsa Rick's Essential Roasted Tomatillo-Chipotle Salsa Cilantro sprigs, for garnish Preparation Warm the tortillas: Place a vegetable steamer in a large saucepan filled with 1/2 inch of water....

Ingredients Coarse salt 8 slices bacon, coarsely chopped 1 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced 1 sugar pumpkin (about 3 pounds), peeled and halved, seeds removed, and flesh cut into 3/4-inch cubes 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh sage 1/4 teaspoon allspice 1 1/2 cups homemade or low-sodium store-bought chicken stock 3 tablespoons heavy cream Freshly ground pepper 1 pound rigatoni 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving...

Ingredients 2 chickens, (3 pounds each) Coarse salt and ground black pepper 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 32 whole peeled chestnuts 4 bay leaves 4 shallots, thinly sliced 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup sherry 4 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme 2 tablespoons ground coriander seed 2 oranges, squeezed for juice Preparation Thoroughly wash and dry the chickens. Season the inside and outside of both birds with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat 4 tablespoons oil over medium heat....

Ingredients 3 cups Bisquick™ Heart Smart™ pancake & baking mix 1 cup sugar 2 tablespoons canola oil or 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce 1 cup fat-free (skim) milk 2 teaspoons vanilla 1 whole egg 1 egg white 6 cups sliced fresh strawberries 2 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons water 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 container (8 oz) Cool Whip lite frozen whipped topping or Cool Whip fat-free frozen whipped topping, thawed Preparation Heat oven to 350°F....

Ingredients Fresh crawdads Preparation On a steamer rack in a saucepan, steam crawdads, covered, until tender, 2 to 5 minutes; they will turn red. Remove from steamer and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking; serve immediately. Related Video

Ingredients 1/3 cup pineapple juice 1/4 cup pink grapefruit juice 2 ounces gin Fresh mint leaves Ice Seltzer Preparation In a large glass, combine pineapple juice, grapefruit juice, gin, and several mint leaves. Add ice and top with seltzer. Related Video

Ingredients 4 cups pistachios, walnuts, or pecans, finely chopped 3 1/2 cups granulated sugar 2 tablespoons rose water 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 pound frozen phyllo dough, thawed 2 cups Thomas Joseph's Clarified Butter Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a medium bowl, mix together nuts, 1 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon rose water, and 1 tablespoon cinnamon; set aside. Place remaining 2 1/2 cups sugar, 1 1/4 cups water, and lemon juice in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat....

Ingredients 1 lb lean (at least 93%) ground turkey 1/2 cup chopped onion 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 1/2 cups milk 1 cup hot water 1 box Hamburger Helper™ four cheese lasagna 1 cup matchstick-cut carrots 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, drained 1 cup shredded Italian cheese blend (4 oz) Preparation In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook turkey, onion and garlic over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until turkey is no longer pink....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 pound pancetta, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 1 cup) 1/2 small red onion, diced 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1 dried chile, crumbled 3/4 teaspoon fennel seed 1 pound dried cannellini beans, soaked overnight and drained 9 cups homemade or low-sodium store-bought chicken stock 1 large bunch cavolo nero (Tuscan kale), cleaned, stemmed, and roughly chopped (8 cups) Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper...

Ingredients 8 oz uncooked penne pasta 1 1/2 cups whipping cream 4 slices bacon, chopped 2 cups sliced onions 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 package (8 oz) sliced fresh mushrooms (about 3 cups) 1 box (9 oz) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, squeezed to drain 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (2 oz) 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 oz) Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray....

Ingredients 1/4 cup turkey drippings 1 cup dry sherry or red wine 1/2 cup flour 8 cups water Coarse salt and ground pepper Preparation Place roasting pan on stove across two burners. Bring pan liquids to a boil over high heat; cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are very brown, 5 to 15 minutes. Pour off (and discard) all but 1/4 cup fat from pan. Add wine; cook, stirring constantly, until syrupy, 1 to 2 minutes....

Ingredients 3 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla 2 eggs 1 cup plain fat-free yogurt 2 cups fresh or Cascadian Farm® frozen organic blueberries 1/2 cup finely chopped almonds, if desired 1/4 cup orange-flavored liqueur or orange juice 3/4 cup dried cherries 1 cup powdered sugar 4 teaspoons orange juice 1/2 teaspoon vanilla Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Generously grease 12-cup fluted tube cake pan with shortening; lightly flour....

Ingredients 1 large head cauliflower, cored and cut into florets 1 cup heavy cream 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1 cup grated Parmesan Coarse salt and ground pepper 1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, cut into small pieces Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a large bowl, combine cauliflower, heavy cream, flour, and 3/4 cup grated Parmesan. Season with salt and pepper and toss to combine. Transfer mixture to a 2-quart baking dish, cover tightly with foil, and bake 30 minutes....

Ingredients 2 celery stalks, plus leaves for garnish 2 Belgian endives 1 1/2 ounces blue cheese (preferably Maytag), crumbled, plus more for garnish 2 tablespoon sherry vinegar Coarse salt Freshly ground pepper, to taste 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Preparation Cut celery into 3-inch pieces, then slice each piece lengthwise into 1/8-inch-thick strips. Halve each endive lengthwise, cut out core, and slice each half lengthwise into 1/8-inch-thick strips. Whisk together blue cheese, vinegar, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and pepper in a large bowl....

Ingredients 3 cups uncooked bow-tie (farfalle) pasta 2 cups fresh broccoli florets 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces 1/2 teaspoon garlic-pepper blend 1 cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton) 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 teaspoon sugar 1 small red bell pepper, chopped 3/4 cup Yoplait® All Natural Fat Free plain yogurt (from 2-lb container) 3 to 4 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves or 1 teaspoon dried basil...

Ingredients 2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened 1 cup sugar 2 large eggs 1 1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas 1/3 cup plain low-fat yogurt 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 cup Nutella® hazelnut spread with cocoa Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 9×5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray. In medium bowl, mix flour, baking soda and salt; set aside. In large bowl, beat butter and sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended....

Ingredients 4 medium unpeeled cooking apples, coarsely chopped (4 cups) 1/2 cup water 2 tablespoons finely chopped crystallized ginger 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, if desired Preparation In 3-quart saucepan, mix all ingredients except cinnamon. Cover and heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer covered 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until apples are soft. With spoon, crush apples to desired consistency. Sprinkle with cinnamon. Serve warm or cold....