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Ingredients 1/2 cup pearl barley, rinsed and drained 1/2 cup dry white wine 1/4 teaspoon whole black peppercorns 1 teaspoon coarse salt 1 bay leaf 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 pound salmon fillet, skinned, cut into 1-inch chunks 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons coarsely chopped fresh dill, plus sprigs for garnish Freshly ground pepper 1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced 1 small cucumber, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeds removed, and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices...

Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 12 ounces hot Italian sausage, cut into small chunks 12 cipolline onions (pearl onions can be substituted), peeled 1 1/2 cups crushed tomatoes 3 cups homemade or low-sodium chicken stock, skimmed of fat One 1/2-ounce bundle of fresh herbs, such as rosemary, thyme, or oregano One 2 1/2-pound butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch chunks 3 carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces...

Ingredients 6 ears corn, husks and silk removed 3 scallions, thinly sliced crosswise (1/2 cup) 2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar 2 tablespoons olive oil Coarse salt and ground pepper Preparation Remove kernels: Cut off tip of each cob; stand in a wide shallow bowl. With a sharp knife, slice downward to remove kernels. To bowl, add scallions, vinegar, and oil. Season generously with salt and pepper; toss to combine. Serve, or cover and refrigerate up to 1 day....

Ingredients 3 pounds beef boneless chuck roast 1 cup barbecue sauce 1/2 cup peach or apricot preserves 1/3 cup chopped green bell pepper 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 2 teaspoons packed brown sugar 1 small onion, sliced 12 kaiser or hamburger buns, split Preparation Trim excess fat from beef. Cut beef into 4 pieces. Place beef in 4- to 5-quart slow cooker. Mix remaining ingredients except buns; pour over beef. Cover and cook on low heat setting 7 to 8 hours or until beef is tender....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce 2 tablespoons rice-wine vinegar (not seasoned) 1/4 teaspoon toasted sesame oil 4 medium sweet potatoes, (about 2 pounds total), peeled and cut into 3/4-inch-thick wedges 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon olive oil 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame seeds Preparation Make the dipping sauce: Stir together soy sauce, vinegar, and sesame oil in a small bowl. Set aside. Make the sweet potato wedges: Preheat oven to 500 degrees....

Ingredients 1 1/4 cups heavy cream 1 1/4 cups milk 1 vanilla bean, split, or 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 6 large egg yolks 1/2 cup sugar Preparation Heat oven to 300 degrees. Place an oven rack one-third of the way up from the bottom. Choose a small roasting pan large enough to hold four 6-ounce custard cups, and fill it with enough water to go halfway up the sides of cups....

Ingredients 1 red onion, sliced into 1/4-inch rings 2 to 3 slices whole-grain bread, cubed 1/2 pound beets (about 2 small beets) 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 small shallot, minced 1 tablespoon honey mustard 1/4 cup red-wine vinegar 2 tablespoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 12 ounces spinach, well washed, stems removed 4 ounces button mushrooms, stems trimmed, sliced Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees....

Ingredients 4 slices white bread, cubed (3 1/2 cups) 1 box (12 oz) frozen harvest apples, thawed 1 cup chopped cooked ham (about 6 oz) 3/4 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (3 oz) 4 eggs 1/4 cup half-and-half Dash white pepper Preparation Spray 9 1/2-inch deep-dish glass pie plate with cooking spray. Arrange bread cubes in bottom of pie plate. Spoon apples evenly over bread; sprinkle with ham and cheese....

Ingredients All-purpose flour, for dusting 1/2 recipe Pate Brisee for Woven Dried-Fruit Tart 1 large whole egg, lightly beaten, plus 4 large egg yolks 6 to 8 medium-ripe bananas 3 cups whole milk 2/3 cup granulated sugar 5 tablespoons cornstarch 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup heavy cream 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees. On a lightly floured work surface, roll out dough to a 12-inch round, a bit less than 1/4 inch thick....

Ingredients 4 large eggs Preparation Fill a medium bowl with iced water; set aside. Fill a large wide saucepan with about 4 inches of water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, so water is barely simmering. Break 1 egg at a time into a small heatproof bowl. Gently tip bowl into water, letting egg slide into the water. Using a spoon, cover yolk with some of the egg white; repeat with remaining 3 eggs....

Ingredients 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (one 1/4-ounce envelope) 1/2 cup warm water (110 degrees) 1 cup all-purpose flour Coarse salt 1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted, plus more for pan 1/2 teaspoon sugar 2 large eggs, separated Garnish: Creme fraiche and salmon or trout roe Preparation Sprinkle yeast over water. Let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes. Stir together flour and 1/2 teaspoon plus a pinch of salt....

Ingredients 2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon grated lime peel 3/4 cup milk 1/4 cup butter, melted 1 egg 1 cup fresh or frozen (do not thaw) blueberries 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice Additional grated lime peel, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Place paper baking cup in each of 12 regular-size muffin cups. In large bowl, stir baking mix, brown sugar and 1 teaspoon lime peel....

Ingredients 2 1/2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons milk Preparation Place 1 1/4 cups confectioners’ sugar in a medium bowl. In a small saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Remove the pan from heat; immediately pour the melted butter into the bowl with the sugar. Add 4 teaspoons milk; whisk until mixture is smooth. Working quickly, dip the top of each cupcake into the glaze, and place cupcake right-side up on a wire rack....

Ingredients 5 pounds chicken bones 1 large onion, peeled and quartered 1 large carrot, cut into thirds 2 celery stalks, cut into thirds 2 large or 4 small leeks, cut in half lengthwise and well washed 2 bay leaves 6 sprigs of fresh flat-leaf parsley 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 12 whole black peppercorns Preparation Place all the ingredients in an 8-quart stock pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil over high heat....

Ingredients 2 pitas, torn into large pieces 1/2 cup slivered almonds 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 2 tablespoons packed dark-brown sugar 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a food processor, pulse pitas and almonds until coarsely ground. Transfer to a medium bowl. Add butter, both sugars, salt, and cinnamon; toss to coat. Transfer mixture to a large parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet and bake, stirring occasionally, until golden and crisp, 10 to 12 minutes....

Ingredients 3 cups rolled oats (not quick-cooking) 1 cup raw hazelnuts 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces 1/3 cup packed dark-brown sugar 4 teaspoons instant espresso powder mixed with 3 tablespoons water 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt 1 cup dried banana chips Preparation Preheat oven to 300 degrees. In a large bowl, combine oats and hazelnuts. In a small saucepan, combine butter, sugar, espresso mix, and salt over medium. Cook, stirring occasionally, until butter melts, about 2 minutes....

Ingredients 3/4 cup Bisquick™ Original baking mix 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal 1 cup milk 1 egg 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (4 ounces) 1 can (15 to 16 ounces) chili beans in sauce, undrained 3/4 cup salsa 1/2 cup frozen whole kernel corn Sour cream, if desired Sliced green onions, if desired Preparation Spray nonstick skillet or griddle with cooking spray. Heat skillet over medium heat or griddle to 375°....

Ingredients Hollandaise Sauce for Eggs Benedict 1/4 pound Canadian bacon (8 slices) 4 large eggs 2 English muffins, split in half, toasted 2 slices white bread, for draining Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper Snipped chives, for garnish Preparation Prepare hollandaise sauce, and set aside, keeping warm. Heat a medium skillet over medium heat. Add Canadian bacon, and cook until well browned on both sides. Fill a large saucepan with about 4 inches of water; bring to a boil....

Ingredients 1 yellow onion, grated on the large holes of a box grater, or minced 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 1/4 cup matzo meal 2 pounds russet potatoes (about 4 large), peeled and grated on the large holes of a box grater Peanut oil, for frying Sour cream and applesauce, for serving Preparation In a large bowl, combine onion, salt, and pepper....

Ingredients 1/2 cup honey 1/4 cup frozen limeade concentrate, thawed 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 teaspoon grated orange peel 1/2 teaspoon poppy seed 1/4 teaspoon ground mustard 2 cups fresh blueberries 4 medium peaches, peeled, sliced 4 medium oranges, peeled, sliced 4 kiwifruit, peeled, sliced Preparation In small bowl, mix dressing ingredients with wire whisk until well blended. Arrange salad ingredients in individual salad bowls. Serve with dressing. Related Video