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Ingredients 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan 1 1/4 cups plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled), sifted, plus more for pan 1/2 cup fine-ground yellow cornmeal 1 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 5 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt 2 cups mixed berries, such as blueberries and raspberries Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly butter and flour a 4 1/2-by-8 1/2-inch loaf pan....

Ingredients 1 pint kumquats 1 1/2 cups sugar Preparation Cut kumquats in half crosswise, and remove pits. Place in a medium saucepan with enough water to cover, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Drain in a sieve, and repeat process three more times. Place sugar and 1 cup water in a medium saucepan, and bring to a boil. When all sugar has dissolved, reduce heat to low, and add kumquats....

Ingredients 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for surface 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 1/4 teaspoons coarse salt 2/3 cup granulated sugar 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest 8 ounces (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature 3 large eggs 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 3 cups confectioners' sugar 7 to 8 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from 4 lemons) 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons white nonpareils, for sprinkling Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees....

Ingredients All-purpose flour, for dusting 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature 1/2 cup granulated sugar 7 to 9 Gala or Braeburn apples (3 to 4 pounds), peeled, quartered, and cored Creme fraiche, for serving Preparation Preheat oven to 425 degrees. On a lightly floured surface and using a floured rolling pin, roll puff pastry into a 10 1/2-inch square. Brush off excess flour. Using a plate as a guide, cut out a 10-inch round....

Ingredients 1 young green coconut Preparation Remove husk from coconut, cut a circle around the top, and pryopen. Then jazz it up by adding chilled green tea and mango juiceor a drizzle of honey. Related Video

Ingredients 6 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 medium onion, finely chopped 1 large garlic clove, finely chopped 3 to 4 large bunches Swiss chard, stems cut into 1/4-inch pieces (2 cups), and leaves cut into 3/4-inch strips, then halved (18 cups) 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 3/4 cups whole milk 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 1 3/4 teaspoons coarse salt Freshly ground pepper 3/4 cup heavy cream Preparation Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large saute; pan over medium heat....

Ingredients 1 small red onion, sliced crosswise 1/8 inch thick 1/4 cup Villa Manodori balsamic vinegar 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Celtic sea salt and freshly ground pepper Preparation Separate onion slices into rings. In a small bowl, combine onion, vinegar and oil; toss to mix. Season with salt and pepper. Marinate at room temperature for 2 hours. Remove onion rings and place them in a single layer on a nonstick drying sheet....

Ingredients 1 1/3 cups water 1 tablespoon butter 1/3 cup milk 1 cup Betty Crocker™ Mashed Potatoes 1 1/2 teaspoons garam masala 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons cornstarch 3/4 cup frozen sweet peas, cooked, cooled 2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro 1 tablespoon finely chopped jalapeño chile 1/2 cup plain yogurt 3 tablespoons vegetable oil...

Ingredients 1 coat hanger Wire cutters Cloth tape (duct tape) Embroidery floss or thin all-purpose string, about 3 1/2 yards 2 pounds butterscotch or gold-foil wrapped hard candies String of small battery-powered lights Gold ribbon, if desired Gold pearl beads or charms, if desired Preparation Snip coat hanger at base of hook, using wire cutters, leaving approximately 3 feet of wire. Shape wire into 8-inch circle, twisting ends of wire back around circle....

Ingredients 2 cups freshly squeezed orange juice (about 6 oranges) 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon raw honey 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice 2 teaspoons finely grated fresh ginger 2 ripe bananas Preparation In a blender, puree all ingredients until smooth. Serve immediately. Related Video

Ingredients Pesto Cooked grains (brown rice, farro, or wheat berries) Salt and pepper Vinegar Halved cherry tomatoes Grated Parmesan Basil, shredded Preparation Stir pesto into cooked grains. Season with salt, pepper, and vinegar. Toss in cherry tomatoes, Parmesan, and basil. Related Video

Ingredients 1/2 cup warm water (110 degrees) 1/2 teaspoon active dry yeast 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for bowl and brushing 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting 3/4 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste Preparation Heat a grill or grill pan until hot. Place water in a medium bowl, and sprinkle yeast on top; stir to dissolve. Let sit until foamy, about 5 minutes. Add olive oil, flour, and salt; combine....

Ingredients 25 chocolate wafer cookies (about half a 9-ounce package) 1/2 cup pecan halves, plus more for garnish 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus 2 tablespoons, cold, cut into small pieces 2/3 cup plus 1 teaspoon sugar 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1/3 cup cornstarch 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 1/2 cups milk 4 large egg yolks 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/2 cup heavy cream Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees....

Ingredients 3 medium carrots, scrubbed and cut into chunks 3 medium ribs celery, scrubbed and cut into chunks 1 medium onion, cut into chunks 1 medium leek, well washed and cut into chunks 1 medium tomato, cut into chunks 1 small head fennel, cut into chunks 15 whole black peppercorns 2 medium garlic cloves 3 sprigs parsley 2 sprigs fresh thyme 10 cups water Preparation Combine the carrots, celery, onion, leek, tomato, fennel, peppercorns, garlic, parsley, thyme, and water in a medium stockpot....

Ingredients 2 quarts apple cider (8 cups) 4 strips lemon zest 2 cinnamon sticks 2 whole star anise (optional) 1 teaspoon whole allspice berries 1 teaspoon whole cloves Preparation In a large saucepan, bring cider, lemon zest, and spices to a boil; cover, and remove from heat. Let steep at least 20 minutes (or up to 4 hours). Ladle carefully into mugs, leaving most of the solids behind. Related Video

Ingredients 3 large ripe pears, peeled, sliced 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon vanilla 2/3 cup butter 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super-Moist™ butter recipe yellow cake mix Water, butter and eggs called for on cake mix box Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. In medium bowl, toss pears with lemon juice and vanilla. In 13x9-inch pan, melt 2/3 cup butter in oven....

Ingredients 1 jar (16 oz) Alfredo pasta sauce 1 1/2 cups water 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 package (1 1/4 lb) uncooked chicken breast tenders (not breaded) (14 tenders) 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 14 uncooked manicotti pasta shells (8 oz) 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (8 oz) 1 large tomato, chopped (1 cup) 1/3 cup basil pesto Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. In medium bowl, mix pasta sauce, water and garlic powder....

Ingredients Cornmeal, if desired 12 balls frozen white dinner roll dough (from 3-lb package), thawed 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil 3 or 4 long fresh rosemary sprigs 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese Preparation Brush 2 cookie sheets with olive oil; sprinkle with cornmeal. Roll each ball of dough into 9-inch rope. Place ropes about 1/2 inch apart on cookie sheets. Brush 2 tablespoons oil over dough. Break 36 small clusters of rosemary leaves off rosemary sprigs....

Ingredients 1 large russet potato, peeled and grated (1 1/2 cups) 1 small leek, white and pale-green parts only, thinly sliced crosswise and rinsed well 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 pinch of freshly grated nutmeg Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper Extra-virgin olive oil 1 cup watercress, trimmed 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice Preparation Place potato in a bowl of cold water, and let soak for 10 minutes. Drain well in a salad spinner or squeeze in a clean kitchen towel to remove excess water....

Ingredients 3/4 cup milk 1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 1 egg 1 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 3/4 cup Gold Medal™ whole wheat flour 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup fresh raspberries 1/4 cup sliced almonds 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1 tablespoon butter or margarine, softened 3 to 4 teaspoons milk 1/4 teaspoon almond extract...