Ingredients 2 1/2 cups pecan halves 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup sugar 3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 egg 1 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/4 cup unsweetened baking cocoa 48 round milk chocolate-covered chewy caramels (from 13-oz bag), unwrapped Preparation Heat oven to 375°F (if using dark or nonstick cookie sheet, heat oven to 350°F). In medium bowl, soak pecans in water while making dough; drain well....
Ingredients 1/3 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing 1 large egg 1 1/4 cups soft bread crumbs (about 2 slices bread) 1 teaspoon ground mustard 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne), if desired 1/8 teaspoon pepper 2 medium green onions, chopped (2 tablespoons) 3 cans (6 oz each) crabmeat, well drained, cartilage removed and flaked 1/4 cup Progresso™ plain bread crumbs 2 tablespoons vegetable oil Preparation In medium bowl, mix mayonnaise and egg with wire whisk....
Ingredients 4 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto, torn into 3-inch pieces Extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing 1 medium baguette, sliced into 1/4-inch-thick rounds 2 garlic cloves 2 firm, ripe Hass avocados, halved, pitted, and peeled Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 3 ounces manchego cheese, thinly sliced Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Arrange prosciutto in a single layer on 2 rimmed baking sheets. Brush with oil, and bake, rotating halfway through, until crisp and deep golden brown, about 9 minutes; transfer to a plate....
Ingredients 1/3 cup light mayonnaise 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce Coarse salt and ground pepper 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 2 large eggs, beaten 1/2 cup cornmeal 1 1/2 teaspoons seafood seasoning 2 medium green tomatoes (both ends sliced off), each cut crosswise into 4 slices 1/2 cup vegetable oil, such as safflower Preparation In a small bowl, stir together mayonnaise, lemon juice, and hot sauce. Season with salt and pepper, and set sauce aside....
Ingredients 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cup light-brown sugar 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1 1/2 sticks chilled unsalted butter, cut into pieces Preparation In a bowl, mix 1 1/2 cups flour, 3/4 cup light-brown sugar, 1/3 cup granulated sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and cinnamon. Cut 1 1/2 sticks chilled unsalted butter into pieces. With your hands, work in butter pieces, until large clumps form....
Ingredients 4 Bartlett pears, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/4-inch dice Juice of 2 lemons 2 1/2 cups dried cherries 1 pound red pearl onions, roots trimmed, peeled, and cut in half lengthwise 1 1/2 cups red-wine vinegar 1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon coarse salt 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves Preparation In a large bowl, toss pears with lemon juice. Place cherries, pearl onions, half of the pears, the vinegar, sugar, salt, cloves, and 2 cups water in a low-sided, 6-quart saucepan....
Ingredients 6 ounces buffalo mozzarella 12 squash blossoms 6 salt-cured anchovies, rinsed and torn in half 1 cup cake flour (not self-rising) 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1 tablespoon baking powder Coarse salt 1 cup sparkling water, plus more if needed 3 cups olive oil Preparation Divide mozzarella into 12 equal pieces. Carefully open 1 blossom, and insert 1 anchovy half and 1 mozzarella piece. Twist shut; transfer to a plate, and cover with a damp towel....
Ingredients 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef 1 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 2 2/3 cups water 1/4 cup butter or margarine 1 teaspoon salt, if desired 2 tablespoons instant minced onion 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves 2/3 cup milk 2 cups Betty Crocker™ mashed potatoes 3 to 4 medium tomatoes, sliced 4 oz mozzarella cheese, shredded or sliced Preparation Heat oven to 350°F....
Ingredients 1/3 cup soy sauce 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 tablespoons lime juice 1 tablespoon fish sauce 1 teaspoon chopped fresh gingerroot 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1 lb beef flank steak 3.5 oz uncooked rice stick noodles 2 tablespoons peanut butter 1 1/2 cups shredded carrots 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch strips 1/2 cup chopped green onions (8 medium) 1/4...
Ingredients 4 cups dried black beans 1 carrot, peeled, plus 1/2 cup finely chopped 2 ribs celery, plus 1/2 cup finely chopped 1 onion 5 sticks cinnamon, crushed 1 teaspoon whole cloves 1 teaspoon whole crushed allspice 1/2 cup plus 2 teaspoons coarse salt 1 bunch fresh thyme 8 sprigs fresh rosemary Grapeseed oil 2 tablespoons plus 1 1/2 teaspoons very finely chopped ginger 1/2 cup finely chopped shallots 1 cup sake 1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce 1 1/2 cups rice-wine vinegar 1/4 cup black truffle juice Preparation Place beans in a large bowl with enough water to cover; let soak overnight....
Ingredients 2 cups plus 2 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger 1 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt 2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, room temperature 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 1 large egg, plus 1 large egg yolk 2 tablespoons finely chopped crystallized ginger 1 teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger 1/3 cup unsulfured molasses 1 cup coarse sanding sugar Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, ground ginger, baking soda, and salt....
Ingredients 1 whole roaster chicken, about 4 pounds, cut into 8 pieces Coarse salt 1 medium onion, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/8 teaspoon crumbled saffron 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, plus more for sprinkling 1 cup coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro 1/4 cup unsalted butter, plus 1/2 cup melted (1 1/2 sticks total) 6 large eggs, lightly beaten...
Ingredients 1 package (12 oz) orecchiette (tiny disk) pasta (about 4 cups) 1 bag (12 oz) Fresh broccoli florets 1/2 cup olive oil 8 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley Preparation In 4- to 5-quart Dutch oven, cook pasta as directed on package, adding broccoli during last 3 minutes of cooking time. Drain and return to Dutch oven....
Ingredients 24 cherry tomatoes 8 to 10 plum tomatoes, cut in half 8 to 10 yellow, orange, red, or green tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch-thick or thicker slices 1 tablespoon sugar Herbs, such as basil, oregano, or rosemary, to taste Salt and freshly ground black pepper Preparation Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Line a pan with parchment; for thinnest chips, use a Silpat baking mat. Arrange tomatoes, cut sides up, on pan, spaced 1/2 to 1 inch apart....
Ingredients 1 sheet frozen puff pastry (from 17.3-oz package), thawed as directed on package 1 ripe pear 1/4 cup peach preserves Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Cut pastry into 4 squares. On ungreased cookie sheet, place pastry squares. Peel pear, and cut into quarters; remove seeds. Slice each pear quarter into very thin slices. Arrange pear slices over pastry squares, leaving 1/2-inch border. Bake about 20 minutes or until pastry is puffed and browned....
Ingredients Assorted sliced raw vegetables, such as carrots, celery, endives, and Little Gem lettuce 1/2 lemon Kosher salt or flaky sea salt, such as Jacobsen 1/2 cup whole-milk ricotta Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling Balsamic vinegar, for serving Preparation Toss sliced vegetables with a squeeze of lemon juice; season with salt. Place ricotta in a bowl and drizzle generously with olive oil. Top with a few drops of vinegar and a sprinkle of salt....
Ingredients 2 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon water 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne) 2 cups walnut halves, toasted Preparation Line cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper. In 10-inch skillet, stir together all ingredients except walnuts. Cook over medium heat, stirring until honey is dissolved. Add walnuts. Increase heat; cook about 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until liquid boils. Walnuts should be completely coated....
Ingredients 1/2 pound rigatoni 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium-size onion, coarsely chopped 1/4 cup brown sugar 1 small sugar pumpkin, peeled, seeded, and cut into chunks 2 cups Homemade Chicken Stock or low-sodium canned chicken stock, skimmed of fat 1 teaspoon cinnamon 2 teaspoons lemon juice 2 teaspoons thyme Salt and freshly ground black pepper Preparation In a large pot of boiling salted water, add the rigatoni and cook until al dente....
Ingredients 1 pound wax beans, trimmed 1 tablespoon vegetable oil Coarse salt and ground pepper 2 teaspoons soy sauce 1/4 teaspoon finely grated peeled fresh ginger 3/4 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon light-brown sugar 1/4 cup unsalted peanuts 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves Preparation Preheat oven to 450 degrees. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss wax beans with oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast until browned in spots and tender, about 15 minutes, tossing halfway through....
Ingredients 1/4 cup coarse or sea salt 2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons dried dill 2 tablespoons roughly ground fennel seeds Preparation Combine all ingredients in a small bowl. Store seasoned salt in an airtight container. Related Video
