Ingredients 5 cups vegetable shortening 4 large eggs 2 tablespoons milk 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 cups cornmeal 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 pound fresh okra, stems trimmed Preparation Melt shortening in a 12-inch cast-iron skillet over medium heat until a frying thermometer registers 375 degrees. Meanwhile, whisk together eggs and milk in a bowl. Place flour, cornmeal, salt, and pepper in another bowl; whisk to combine....
Ingredients 1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch pieces 1 cup frozen blueberries 1 cup white grape juice or pear juice 1/2 cup low-fat plain yogurt Preparation Blend cucumber, blueberries, juice, and yogurt. Related Video
Ingredients 2 large eggs Coarse salt and ground pepper 3/4 cup plain dried breadcrumbs Olive oil, for baking sheet 1 medium eggplant (about 1 pound), sliced into 1/2-inch-thick rounds 1 loaf (8 ounces) soft Italian bread 2 cups store-bought tomato sauce 8 ounces part-skim mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced Preparation Preheat oven to 475 degrees. In a shallow bowl, lightly beat eggs with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Spread breadcrumbs in a pie plate or shallow bowl....
Ingredients 4 cups canola oil, for frying 1 cup rice flour 2 large egg whites Coarse salt 1 cup lager beer 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 large yellow onion, trimmed and sliced 1/4 inch thick Preparation Place canola oil in a medium saucepan and heat over medium-high heat until it reaches 375 degrees on a deep-fry thermometer. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk together rice flour, egg whites, 1 teaspoon salt, beer, and cayenne pepper until smooth....
Ingredients Vegetable oil cooking spray, for pan 12 graham crackers, finely ground (1 1/2 cups) 3/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar 2 ounces (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted 1 pound cream cheese, room temperature 2 large eggs 1 large egg yolk 3/4 cup eggnog 1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon brandy 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg, plus more for dusting 1/4 teaspoon salt Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees....
Ingredients 3 cups fresh grapefruit juice (from 4 grapefruits) 2 cups club soda 1 cup Campari 1/2 cup Simple Syrup for Campari Cocktails Ice cubes Garnish: 3-inch-long grapefruit-peel twists Preparation Combine grapefruit juice, club soda, Campari, and simple syrup in a large pitcher. Pour into ice-filled glasses, and garnish each with a twist. Related Video
Ingredients 4 lettuce leaves 4 canned pear halves 2 canned prunes or plums 2 maraschino cherries 4 raisins 8 canned mandarin orange segments Preparation Place 1 lettuce leaf on each of 4 salad plates. Place 1 pear half, cut side down, on each lettuce leaf. Cut prunes lengthwise in half with scissors and remove pits. Place 1 prune half on large end of each pear half for dog ear. Cut cherries in half with scissors....
Ingredients 2 cups whole milk 3 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for bowl and baking sheets 1 envelope active dry yeast (1 scant tablespoon) 1/4 cup warm water (110 degrees) 5 to 6 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting Rosemary leaves (optional), for garnish Preparation Bring milk, sugar, salt, and 2 tablespoons butter to a simmer in a large saucepan, stirring until sugar and salt have dissolved and butter has melted....
Ingredients 1 small head cauliflower, separated into flowerets 1 cup imported Italian black olives, pitted 2 tablespoons large capers, drained 6 flat anchovy fillets in oil 4 hard-cooked eggs, cut into fourths 1/4 cup olive or vegetable oil 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation Heat 1 inch water (salted if desired) to boiling in 3-quart saucepan. Add cauliflower. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 10 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain....
Ingredients 2 (3-oz.) pkg. Jell-O™ lime-flavored gelatin 2 cups boiling water 1 cup Key lime juice 2 (14-oz.) cans sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated) 1 pint (2 cups) whipping cream 45 graham cracker squares 2 tablespoons Key lime juice 2 tablespoons water 1 (18-oz.) jar (1 1/2 cups) seedless raspberry jam 2 tablespoons water Fresh raspberries Grated lime peel or fresh mint leaves Preparation In very large bowl, combine gelatin and boiling water; stir 2 to 3 minutes or until dissolved....
Ingredients 1 leg of lamb, 5 pounds 3 garlic cloves, cut into slivers 3 teaspoons dried dill weed 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves, crushed 1/2 teaspoon pepper Preparation Heat oven to 325°F. Do not remove fell (paperlike covering) from lamb. Make 10 or 12 small slits in lamb with tip of knife. Insert slivers of garlic into slits. Mix remaining ingredients; rub over lamb. Place lamb, fat side up, on rack in shallow roasting pan....
Ingredients 5 pounds russet or Yukon gold potatoes 8 ounces bacon (about 10 slices) 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted 1 cup sour cream 1 small onion, grated on the large holes of a box grater, juice reserved 1/2 bunch fresh chives, finely chopped (about 1/4 cup) 2 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese (about 6 ounces) 2 teaspoons coarse salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper...
Ingredients 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for ramekins 1/3 cup confectioners’ sugar, plus more for ramekins and serving 2 ounces semisweet chocolate, broken into pieces 1 large egg 1 large egg yolk 1 teaspoon espresso powder Pinch salt 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Butter two 6-ounce ramekins, then dust with sugar. Place butter and chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high in 20-second increments, stirring after each, until melted....
Ingredients 2 1/2 cups sliced fresh peaches 2 cups fresh raspberries 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg 2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 1/2 cup milk 3 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Lightly butter bottom and side of 9x1 1/2-inch deep-dish pie plate or 2-quart casserole. Mix peaches, raspberries, granulated sugar, cornstarch and nutmeg in large bowl....
Ingredients 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more for pasta water 1 pound penne, or other chunky pasta 1/4 cup olive oil 2 cloves garlic, sliced thin 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional) 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/3 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and coarsely chopped 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving Preparation Bring a large pot of water to a boil....
Ingredients 1 disk Pate Sucree for Rhubarb Meringue Pie All-purpose flour, for surface 2 pounds rhubarb, trimmed and cut crosswise into 3-inch pieces 1 3/4 cups sugar 1/4 cup cornstarch Coarse salt 3 large egg yolks plus 4 large egg whites 2 tablespoons unsalted butter Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Roll out pate sucree to 1/8-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface. Fit dough into a 9-inch pie dish; trim to 1 inch, fold under, and crimp edges....
Ingredients 1/4 cup pine nuts 1/4 cup raisins Slivered zest and juice of 1 lemon 4 skinless salmon fillets (6 ounces each) Coarse salt and ground pepper 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 3 tablespoons olive oil 5 ounces baby spinach (about 5 cups, loosely packed) Preparation Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Spread pine nuts on a rimmed baking sheet; toast in oven, tossing occasionally, until lightly golden, 5 to 7 minutes....
Ingredients 1 medium eggplant, cut into 1-inch-thick slices 1 large red bell pepper, quartered 1 large green bell pepper, quartered 1 large sweet onion (Bermuda, Maui, Spanish or Walla Walla), quartered 2 medium zucchini, cut into 1-inch-thick slices 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 cans (28 oz each) diced tomatoes, undrained 3 teaspoons chili powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt Preparation Heat oven to 450°F....
Ingredients 2 6- to 8-ounce boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut in half lengthwise, pounded until thin and even Coarse salt Ground white pepper 1/4 cup finely ground all-purpose flour, preferably Wondra 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 2 tablespoons white wine, or dry vermouth 1 lemon, half juiced (2 tablespoons), half thinly sliced, crosswise Preparation Season the chicken on both sides with salt and white pepper. Lightly coat in flour....
Ingredients 1 (750 ml) bottle white wine (such as Riesling or Pinot Grigio) 1 (12-oz.) can frozen orange, peach and mango juice concentrate, thawed 3 cups white cranberry juice 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup crystallized ginger slices 6 (2 to 3-inch) cinnamon sticks 1 teaspoon nutmeg 1 seedless orange, sliced Preparation In 3 1/2 or 4-quart slow cooker, combine all ingredients; mix well. Cover; heat on Low setting for 3 to 4 hours....
