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Ingredients 1 can (15.5 ounces) chickpeas, rinsed and drained 1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander 3/4 teaspoon coarse salt 3/4 teaspoon ground pepper 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled), plus more for surface 5 tablespoons cold unsalted butter 1/2 cup grated Parmesan (1 ounce) 1 large egg white 2 tablespoons white sesame seeds Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees, with racks in middle and lower third. In a food processor, pulse chickpeas until coarsely chopped....

Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ triple chocolate fudge cake mix Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box 1 bag (8 oz) unwrapped Reese’s peanut butter cups miniatures 2 cups powdered sugar 2 cups creamy peanut butter 3/4 cup butter, softened 1 teaspoon vanilla 2/3 cup whipping cream Preparation Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups....

Ingredients 1 red onion, diced 2 medium-size tomatoes, diced 1/2 hothouse cucumber, halved lengthwise and diced 1/4 cup pitted Kalamata olives, quartered 1 large head romaine lettuce, leaves stacked and sliced into 1/4-inch strips, strips halved crosswise 1/2 cup Easy Tarragon Vinaigrette Preparation In a large bowl, combine all of the ingredients and toss with your hands until evenly distributed. To serve, gather a handful of salad and gently drop it onto a salad plate, forming a pyramid....

Ingredients 6 ounces goat cheese (3/4 cup) 1/4 cup ricotta cheese 1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt Freshly ground pepper 1/4 teaspoon sugar 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 endive, leaves separated 1 bunch radishes, halved if large Preparation Blend goat cheese, ricotta, vinegar, salt, a pinch of pepper, the sugar, and oil in a food processor or blender until smooth. Transfer dip to a serving bowl; season with pepper....

Ingredients All-purpose flour, for rolling 1 pound Puff Pastry (Pate Feuilletee) Water, for sprinkling 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup Applesauce for Easy Apple Tart 4 red apples, such as Braeburn or Cortland 2 tablespoons heavy cream 1/4 cup apple jelly Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees. On a lightly floured surface, roll the puff pastry into a large rectangle approximately 1/8 inch thick. Sprinkle a baking sheet with a little water....

Ingredients 6 oz (from 8-oz package) cream cheese, softened, cut into cubes 2 tablespoons refrigerated sun-dried tomato pesto 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne) 16 stalks celery, cut into 2 1/2-inch pieces 2 tablespoons finely chopped red bell pepper Preparation In food processor, place cream cheese, pesto, lemon juice, salt, black pepper and red pepper. Cover; process until smooth....

Ingredients 3 1/2 cups low-fat milk 1/2 cup sugar One 3-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt Candied ginger, for garnish (optional) Preparation Combine the milk and sugar in a 2-quart saucepan over medium heat. Heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture is hot. Add the fresh ginger and reduce the heat to low. Heat, barely simmering, for 15 minutes....

Ingredients 1/4 pound green grapes 1/4 pound red grapes 1/4 pound purple grapes 1/4 cup Beaumes de Venise, or other dessert wine Preparation Thoroughly wash and pat dry each bunch of grapes. Divide among 4 dessert plates and serve each with 1 tablespoon of the dessert wine. Related Video

Ingredients 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley 1 tablespoon grated orange peel 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened 1 teaspoon olive or vegetable oil 4 pork boneless loin chops, 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram leaves 1/4 teaspoon coarse ground pepper Preparation Heat closed medium-size contact grill for 5 minutes. In small bowl, mix parsley, orange peel, garlic and butter; set aside....

Ingredients 8 eggs 2 tablespoons milk 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt 2 tablespoons margarine or butter 1/2 cup finely chopped cooked ham 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper 1/4 cup chopped onion 2 oz. (1/2 cup) shredded Cheddar cheese Preparation In medium bowl, combine eggs, milk and garlic salt; beat well. Set aside. Melt margarine in large skillet over medium heat. Add ham, bell pepper and onion; cook and stir 2 to 4 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon butter or margarine 4 medium green onions, sliced 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed to drain 1/2 cup small curd creamed cottage cheese 1/2 cup Original Bisquick™ mix 1 cup milk 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon pepper 3 eggs 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 9-inch pie plate. Melt butter in 10-inch skillet over medium heat....

Ingredients 1/2 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon creme fraiche Scant 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar 1 vanilla bean, split and scraped Preparation Place the bowl of an electric mixer in the freezer until chilled. Return to mixer fitted with the whisk attachment and add cream, creme fraiche, sugar, and vanilla seeds; beat until stiff peaks form. Use immediately or transfer to an airtight container and keep refrigerated until ready to use; rewhisk before using....

Ingredients 1 lemon wedge 1/2 cup superfine sugar, plus more for rims 1 3/4 cups whiskey 3/4 cup kirsch 1 cup fresh lemon juice (from 4 to 5 lemons) 4 dashes bitters 6 cups small ice cubes, plus more for glasses 8 cherries, for garnish 8 thin strips lemon zest Preparation Rub lemon wedge on rims of 8 glasses, then dip rims in sugar. Combine whiskey, kirsch, lemon juice, sugar, bitters, and ice in a pitcher, stirring until sugar dissolves....

Ingredients 1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ chocolate chip cookie mix 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 egg 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips 1/2 cup milk Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. In large bowl, stir cookie mix, softened butter and egg until soft dough forms. Shape dough into 36 (1 1/4-inch) balls (about 1 tablespoon each); place 1 ball in each of 36 ungreased mini muffin cups. Bake 11 to 14 minutes or until edges are light golden brown....

Ingredients 1 pound mixed fresh beans, such as string beans, wax beans, haricots verts, and shelled fava beans 1 shallot, peeled and finely diced 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Salt and freshly ground pepper Red-wine vinegar Chopped fresh herbs, such as tarragon, basil, or parsley (optional) 8 leaves red-leaf lettuce Preparation Trim stem ends of beans. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Blanch each type of bean separately until crisp-tender....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter 1/4 cup light corn syrup 3/4 cup chunky peanut butter 1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ oatmeal cookie mix 1 bag (12 oz) semisweet chocolate chips (2 cups) 1 cup butterscotch chips 1 cup dry-roasted peanuts Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray. In 2 quart saucepan melt butter, corn syrup and 1/4 cup of the peanut butter over medium heat stirring frequently until melted....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled, plus more for pan 3 tablespoons light corn syrup 1 cup granulated sugar 3/4 cup packed light-brown sugar 3/4 cup milk 1 pinch baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 6 tablespoons creamy peanut butter 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 2 tablespoons red-currant or Concord grape jelly Preparation Lightly butter an 8-inch-square baking pan and set aside. Combine corn syrup, both sugars, milk, baking soda, and salt in a medium-heavy saucepan....

Ingredients 12 to 16 unsprayed scented geranium leaves, wiped clean 1 pound (4 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature 1 pound sugar 1 pound all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 pound large eggs, separated 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 1/2 cup heavy cream Vegetable-oil cooking spray Preparation Preheat the oven to 325 degrees with rack in center. Spray two 9-by-4 1/2-by-2 3/4-inch loaf pans with cooking spray; line with parchment. Arrange geranium leaves, with tops facing down, along bottom and around sides of pan....

Ingredients 2 medium tomatoes, finely chopped (1 1/2 cups) 8 medium green onions, sliced (1/2 cup) 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 small fresh jalapeño chile, finely chopped 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 2 tablespoons lime juice 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 2 tablespoons lime juice 1 teaspoon vegetable oil 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper 1 lb swordfish or other firm texture fish steaks 6 Old El Paso™ flour tortillas (8 inches in diameter), warmed...

Ingredients Coarse salt and ground pepper 3/4 cup yellow cornmeal 3 tablespoons butter Preparation In a large saucepan over high heat, bring 4 cups water with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper to a boil. Very gradually, add cornmeal in a thin stream, whisking constantly until smooth. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer, whisking often, until thickened, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in butter until smooth....