Ingredients 2 teaspoons olive or vegetable oil 1 cup finely chopped red bell pepper (1 medium) 1/2 cup finely chopped onion (1 medium) 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 can (14 oz) quartered artichoke hearts, drained, coarsely chopped (1 1/2 cups) 1 box (9 oz) frozen spinach, thawed, squeezed to drain 8 cups cubed (1 inch) rustic round bread (about 1 lb) 1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese (6 oz)...
Ingredients 4 tablespoons butter, melted, plus more for souffle dish 1/3 cup plus 3 tablespoons light-brown sugar 1 1/2 cups blueberries, picked over and cleaned 3/4 cup cake flour (not self-rising) 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 large egg 1/4 cup milk, room temperature Preparation Heat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 1-quart, 5 1/2-inch-diameter souffle dish. Pour 2 tablespoons melted butter into the souffle dish. Sprinkle 3 tablespoons brown sugar over butter....
Ingredients 1/2 cup soft cream cheese with onions and garlic or with herbs and garlic (from 8-oz. container) 16 Belgian endive leaves 2 tablespoons finely chopped sweet red onion 3 hard-cooked eggs, coarsely chopped 2 tablespoons caviar Preparation Pipe or spoon cream cheese onto endive leaves. Top with onion, egg and caviar. Serve immediately or refrigerate until serving time. Related Video
Ingredients Pastry Puffs 1 1/2 cups heavy cream 1/4 cup raspberry jam 1 tablespoon brandy (optional) 4 ounces semisweet or bittersweet chocolate 1 tablespoon light corn syrup 4 ounces semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped 1 tablespoon light corn syrup Preparation Make 1 recipe large Pastry Puffs. Use a toothpick or skewer to make a 1/4-inch-wide hole in bottom of each puff. In a medium bowl, whip 1 cup heavy cream to firm peaks; fold in raspberry jam and brandy (if using)....
Ingredients 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for work surface 1/4 cup cocoa powder 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter 1 cup sugar 1 large egg 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/2 cup heavy cream 12 ounces white chocolate, finely chopped Preparation In a large bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt. Set aside. Cream the butter and sugar until soft and creamy in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment....
Ingredients 1 can (14 oz) Progresso™ artichoke hearts 1 jar (4.5 oz) sliced mushrooms 2 cans (18.5 oz each) Progresso™ Traditional New England clam chowder 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper 1/2 cup water Dash salt Dash pepper Preparation Drain and quarter artichokes. Drain mushrooms. In 3-quart saucepan, mix all ingredients except salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly heated. Stir in salt and pepper to taste....
Ingredients 1 box (19.9 oz) Betty Crocker™ brownie mix dark chocolate Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on brownie mix box 1 jar (7 oz) marshmallow creme Rainbow candy sprinkles Preparation Heat oven to 325°F. Spray 8x8-inch pan with cooking spray; line with cooking parchment paper so a few inches overhang on two of the sides. Make brownies as directed on box for 8x8-inch pan. Remove from oven; cool 10 minutes before removing from pan by parchment paper edges....
Ingredients 1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/3 cup butter, melted 3 cups coarsely chopped strawberries (about 1 lb) 2 tablespoons powdered sugar 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray....
Ingredients 4 lean ground beef patties (4 to 6 ounces each) 2 tablespoons steak sauce 1 envelope (1 ounce) onion soup mix (from 2-ounce package) 2 large Bermuda or other sweet onions, cut in half, then thinly sliced and separated (6 cups) 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar Preparation Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Spray two 18x12-inch sheets of heavy-duty foil with cooking spray....
Ingredients 1 pound (4 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for bowl 3 cups cake flour (not self-rising), plus more for bowl 4 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt, plus a pinch 2 cups plus 1 tablespoon sugar 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise and seeds scraped 1 cup milk 8 large egg whites Amaretto Simple Syrup John’s Almond Swiss Meringue Buttercream 1/2 cup apricot jam John’s Almond Swiss Meringue...
Ingredients 1 box (4.7 oz) Betty Crocker™ au gratin potatoes 2 cups boiling water 1/2 cup milk 1/2 package (5.2-oz size) soft cheese with garlic and herbs 2 tablespoons butter 2/3 cup Progresso™ plain panko crispy bread crumbs 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 1 1/2-quart glass baking dish with cooking spray. Make potatoes as directed on box for stove-top directions, reserving butter for topping....
Ingredients 1 cup uncooked orzo or rosamarina pasta (6 oz) 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 tablespoon dried oregano leaves 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 8 lamb loin chops (about 2 lb), trimmed of fat 1/3 cup crumbled tomato-basil feta cheese 2 tablespoons finely chopped drained sun-dried tomatoes in oil 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 2 teaspoons olive oil Preparation Set oven control to broil. Spray broiler pan with cooking spray....
Ingredients 6 cups Honey Nut Chex™ cereal 1 cup roasted salted almonds 1 cup dried cranberries 1/4 cup light corn syrup 1/4 cup dark maple syrup 1/2 teaspoon imitation maple flavor Preparation In large microwavable bowl, mix cereal, almonds and cranberries. In 4-cup glass measuring cup, mix corn syrup and maple syrup. Microwave uncovered on High about 1 minute or until boiling; stir in maple flavoring. Pour over cereal mixture, stirring until evenly coated....
Ingredients 1 pouch (17.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix 1/2 cup butter, melted 3 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 egg 3/4 cup butter, softened 3 tablespoons caramel topping 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar 3 medium apples, peeled, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons caramel topping M&M’s® Minis™ chocolate candies, crushed mini pretzel twists, chopped nuts, chopped candy bars, candy sprinkles, as desired Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. In large bowl, stir Cookie ingredients with spoon until soft dough forms....
Ingredients 2/3 cup all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 6 ounces unsweetened chocolate, coarsely chopped 1 pound semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped 6 tablespoons unsalted butter 5 large eggs 1 3/4 cups sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 1 pound milk chocolate, coarsely chopped Preparation Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line baking sheets with Silpats or parchment paper; set aside. In a small bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside....
Ingredients 1/2 head cauliflower, stemmed and separated into tiny florets (about 4 cups) Coarse salt 1/2 cup dry unseasoned coarse breadcrumbs, preferably panko 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh mint leaves 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh parsley leaves 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper, flakes 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 cup (heaping) thinly sliced shallots (about 6 shallots) 3/4 pound orecchiette pasta Preparation Prepare an ice-water bath; set aside. Fill a large pot with water, and bring to a boil....
Ingredients 1 cup sugar 2 cups water 1 cup passion fruit puree Preparation In a small saucepan, combine sugar and water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Let cool, and stir in passion fruit puree. Transfer to an ice-cream maker, and freeze according to manufacturer’s instructions. The sorbet can be stored in the freezer in an airtight plastic container for up to a week. Related Video
Ingredients 1 onion, peeled, cut into 8 wedges 1 rib celery, cut into 4 pieces 1 carrot, cut into 4 pieces 3 sprigs fresh flat-leaf parsley 2 bay leaves 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns Zest of 1 orange 1/2 cup white wine 2 one-pound monkfish fillets, skin and black membranes removed 2 oranges, segmented, juice reserved 2 ounces Kalamata olives (about 1/2 cup), cut into quarters lengthwise 1 medium red onion, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch-wide slivers...
Ingredients Fig Spread 1 baguette or Italian bread 8 slices prosciutto 8 thin slices Asiago cheese 8 to 12 arugula leaves Preparation Cut 1 baguette or Italian bread into four 5-to-6-inch pieces; split each piece horizontally. Spread 1 to 2 tablespoons Fig Spread on all 8 halves; layer 4 halves with 2 slices prosciutto, 2 thin slices Asiago cheese, and 2 or 3 leaves of arugula. Top with remaining bread halves....
Ingredients 1 bunch radishes (halved if large) and their greens 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper Preparation Heat oven to 375 degrees. Separate radishes and their greens and arrange on 2 rimmed baking sheets. Drizzle each with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss to combine. Bake, until radishes are tender and caramelized and greens are crisp, 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool....
