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Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 (1/2-pound) packages traditional-flavored seitan, broken into bite-size pieces 4 shallots, minced 2 large carrots, peeled and sliced crosswise into 1-inch pieces 3 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1/2 (750 mL) bottle pinot noir 1 cup homemade or store-bought low-sodium vegetable stock 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, plus more for garnish 1 large bay leaf 1 teaspoon dried thyme 15 pearl onions, fresh or frozen, peeled...

Ingredients 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced 2 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled 1 first cut of beef brisket (4 pounds), trimmed of excess fat Coarse salt and ground pepper 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves, for serving Preparation In a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker, combine onion and garlic. Season brisket with salt and pepper and place, fat side up, in slow cooker. Add broth....

Ingredients 2 lb boneless beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup) 1 to 2 chipotle chiles in adobo sauce (from 7-oz can), chopped 1 ancho chile, cut into small pieces 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 2 cans (14.5 oz each) diced tomatoes with green chiles, undrained 1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ black beans, drained, rinsed...

Ingredients 1 pouch (6.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ cornbread & muffin mix 2/3 cup milk 1/4 cup butter, melted 3 eggs 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chile pepper powder 1 can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles, drained, patted dry 1 package (7 oz) cooked chorizo sausage links 4 oz chipotle or habañero Cheddar cheese, shredded (1 cup) Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 36 mini muffin cups with cooking spray....

Ingredients 2 pounds unshelled fava beans (about 24 pods) 1 lemon 6 inner stalks celery, plus hearts, peeled and cut into 4-by-1/2-inch sticks 2 sprigs flat-leaf parsley, coarsely chopped, plus 2 more sprigs for garnish 8 ounces ricotta salata, sliced 1/2 inch thick 2 heads Belgian endive, leaves separated 1/2 cup picholine or other green olives (about 3 ounces) Preparation Split fava-bean pods lengthwise with your fingers and remove beans. Bring a small saucepan of water to a boil and add beans....

Ingredients 4 ounces (1 stick) unsalted butter, plus more for baking dish 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 7 large eggs, separated 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup sugar 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 cups whole milk 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk 1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons dark rum 1/4 cup sugar 2 tablespoons water 2 cups sliced or diced fresh fruit, such as mangoes and strawberries...

Ingredients 2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter Preparation Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat, swirling occasionally, until dark golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Related Video

Ingredients 2 1/4 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup baking cocoa 1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt or low-fat buttermilk 1 teaspoon almond extract 1 egg Preparation Heat oven to 425°F. Mix Bisquick, sugar and cocoa in medium bowl. Stir in yogurt, almond extract and egg until soft dough forms. Turn dough onto surface dusted with Bisquick; roll in Bisquick to coat. Shape into ball; knead 10 times....

Ingredients 1 bag (10 to 13 oz) tortilla chips 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese or Mexican cheese blend (8 oz) 1 tomato, diced 1 red onion, diced 2 jalapeño chiles, seeded, diced 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 red bell pepper, diced 1 lb chorizo, removed from casing 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (2 oz) 1 1/2 cups chopped fresh pineapple Cilantro, as desired Fresh lime juice, as desired Sour cream, as desired...

Ingredients 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup water 2 tablespoons lemon juice 6 fresh pears 1 package (10 ounces) frozen raspberries in syrup, thawed Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Mix sugar, water and lemon juice in ungreased 2-quart casserole until sugar is dissolved. Peel pears (do not core or remove stems). Cut slice from bottom of each pear so it will stand upright when served. Arrange pears in casserole, turning pears to coat with sugar mixture....

Ingredients 1 cup water 1 cucumber (peeled and seeded) 1/4 cup torn basil Pinch of coarse salt Preparation Combine water, cucumber, basil, and salt in a blender and freeze in an ice-cube tray. Related Video

Ingredients 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter 1 cup sugar 1 large egg, lightly beaten 2 tablespoons brandy or milk 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Royal Icing for Sugar Cookies, optional Preparation Whisk together flour, salt, and baking powder in a medium bowl; set aside. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream butter and sugar; mix until light and fluffy....

Ingredients 2 cups uncooked fine egg noodles (3 ounces) 1 tablespoon canola or vegetable oil 1 1/4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 envelope (7/8 ounce) hot and spicy kung pao chicken Oriental seasoning mix 3/4 cup water 1 tablespoon sugar 1 tablespoon soy sauce 6 medium green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces 1/2 cup dry-roasted peanuts Crushed red pepper, if desired Preparation Cook and drain noodles as directed on package; keep warm....

Ingredients 2 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 4 teaspoons instant espresso coffee powder or granules 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 3/4 cup real maple syrup 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or vanilla 3 eggs 1 1/4 cups sour cream 4 oz white chocolate baking squares, melted, cooled 3 tablespoons coffee beans, chopped, if desired...

Ingredients 24 Padron peppers 24 1-inch-thick pieces hot dried chorizo Sea salt Preparation Soak 12 wooden skewers for 30 minutes. Heat grill to medium-high. Thread 2 peppers and two pieces chorizo onto each skewer. Grill, turning often, until blistered, about 3 minutes. Sprinkle with sea salt. Related Video

Ingredients Coarse salt and ground pepper 3/4 pound short pasta, such as rigatoni or penne 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling 1 large shallot, minced 1/3 cup dry white wine, such as Pinot Grigio 1 bunch collard greens, center ribs removed, leaves sliced crosswise Reserved roasted cauliflower, from Chicken with Cauliflower and Apples 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest Preparation In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons margarine 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 1 medium carrot, finely shredded (3/4 cup) 2 1/2 cups water 1 box (about 6 oz) potato pancake mix 2 tablespoons matzo meal 1 teaspoon parsley flakes 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/8 teaspoon pepper 2 egg whites Preparation Heat oven to 425°F. Grease 1 large or 2 medium cookie sheets with shortening or cooking spray. In 1 1/2-quart saucepan, heat margarine, onion, carrot and water to boiling....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 small green cabbage, halved, cored, and cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch wedges 1/2 cup water Coarse salt and ground pepper 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved 2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar 1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh parsley Preparation In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-high. Add cabbage and cook, stirring occasionally, until it begins to soften and brown around edges, 4 minutes. Add water, cover, and cook until cabbage is crisp-tender, 5 minutes....

Ingredients Wide strips zest and fresh juice from 2 lemons 1 head garlic, cloves smashed and peeled 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary leaves 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 4 pounds boneless leg of lamb roast, tied at 1-inch intervals Coarse salt and ground pepper 4 pounds small Yukon gold potatoes, peeled Preparation Roughly chop strips of lemon zest. In a medium bowl, combine lemon zest and juice, garlic, and rosemary; whisk in oil....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for grill 4 bell peppers halved lengthwise, ribs and seeds removed 4 thick slices whole-wheat country bread 1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar 2 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (1/2 cup) 1/4 cup fresh basil, torn into pieces Coarse salt and ground pepper Preparation Heat grill to high; lightly oil grates. Place peppers on grill skin side down; cover. Cook, moving peppers on grill as they char (keep skin side down), until skin is charred all over and peppers are crisp-tender, about 15 minutes....