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Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds medium carrots (about 8), scrubbed well (peeled if desired) 1 1/2 pounds parsnips (about 6), scrubbed well (peeled if desired) 8 shallots, halved if large 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper Olive Relish, for serving Preparation Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Toss carrots, parsnips, and shallots with oil, and season with salt and pepper. Spread mixture onto 2 baking sheets, and roast, turning sheets twice and rotating once, until vegetables are golden brown and tender, about 35 minutes (remove shallots if cooked first)....

Ingredients 3- to 3 1/2-pound beef boneless chuck roast 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 8 small red potatoes, cut in half 3 cups baby-cut carrots 1 large onion, coarsely chopped (1 cup) 1 jar (5 ounces) prepared horseradish 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1 cup water Preparation Trim excess fat from beef. Heat oil in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook beef in oil about 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until brown on all sides....

Ingredients 8 eggs 1 cup milk 1 cup Original Bisquick™ mix 2 cups chopped fresh spinach 1 1/2 cups crumbled feta cheese (6 oz) 1/2 cup chopped roasted red bell peppers and/or sun-dried tomatoes 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic 1 package (9.6 oz) fully cooked sausage crumbles 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese for garnish, if desired Preparation Spray 4- to 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray....

Ingredients 1/4 cup mayonnaise 4 ounces cream cheese 1 tablespoon capers, rinsed and drained 1 tablespoon red onion, diced small 1 to 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon prepared horseradish 2 ounces plus 2 more ounces thinly sliced smoked salmon, coarsely chopped 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley Bagel chips, for serving Preparation In a food processor, combine mayonnaise, cream cheese, capers, red onion, lemon juice, horseradish, and 2 ounces smoked salmon....

Ingredients 1 boneless skinless, whole chicken breast (about 8 ounces), cut in 1-inch cubes 4 pearl onions, peeled and quartered 1 celery stalk, washed, strings removed, and cut into 1-inch pieces 2 small plum tomatoes (about 4 ounces), roughly chopped 1 small zucchini (about 4 ounces), cut into 1-inch dice 2 tablespoons raisins 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 2 tablespoons fresh chopped mint 1/3 cup Homemade Chicken Stock, or canned low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth, skimmed of fat...

Ingredients 4 1/2 cups water 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup steel-cut oats, cooked 1/2 cup skim milk 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds 3 tablespoons pepitas (hulled pumpkin seeds) 1 orange, segmented 1/4 cup pure maple syrup Preparation Bring water and salt to a boil. Whisk in grains.Return to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Simmer, stirring often, for 35 to 40 minutes. Top with skim milk, pomegranate seeds, pepitas, orange, and maple syrup....

Ingredients 2 cups unsalted roasted peanuts (10 ounces) 1 cup sugar 1/3 cup water Coarse salt Preparation Heat peanuts, sugar, and water in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until sugar is grainy and crystallized, 15 to 18 minutes. (Sugar should not caramelize.) Raise heat to medium-high, and continue to cook, stirring constantly, until sugar just starts to melt again. (Sugar will start to caramelize. Adjust heat if sugar begins to burn or smoke....

Ingredients 1 cup heavy cream 1 1/2 cups strong espresso, cooled 3 tablespoons brandy (optional) 8 store-bought ladyfingers (about 4 ounces) 1 pint ice cream or gelato Preparation Whisk cream in a medium bowl until stiff peaks form; cover with plastic wrap, and place in refrigerator until ready to serve. Combine espresso and brandy, if using, in a medium bowl. Break 4 ladyfingers in half; dip into espresso mixture until soaked but not falling apart, several seconds....

Ingredients 1 pink papaya 1 yellow papaya 1 pint fresh strawberries 1 lime, halved Fresh mint, as garnish Preparation Peel papayas; scoop out the seeds and discard. Wash the strawberries and remove the hulls. Slice strawberries in half, or in quarters if very large. Cut one of the papayas into 1-inch chunks and the other into long strips 1/2 inch wide. Squeeze lime halves over fruit, garnish with fresh mint leaves, and serve....

Ingredients 4 medium sweet potatoes (2 1/2 to 3 pounds) Blue cheese Pecans Sour cream Bacon Chopped chives Butter Coarse salt and ground pepper Black beans Salsa Monterey Jack Chopped cilantro Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Pierce 4 medium sweet potatoes (2 1/2 to 3 pounds) several times with a fork; place on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake until tender, 45 to 60 minutes. With a paring knife, cut an X in the top of each potato, and spread open....

Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ German chocolate cake mix Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box 1 1/2 cups whipping cream 3 bananas 1 cup butterscotch caramel topping 6 tablespoons chopped pecans, toasted Preparation Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Grease or spray two 9-inch round cake pans. Make and bake cake as directed on box for 9-inch rounds. Cool 10 minutes....

Ingredients 5 plum (Roma) tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch slices 1 jar (12 oz) roasted red bell peppers, drained, chopped 1/2 cup Italian dressing 1/2 cup Original Bisquick™ mix 1 tablespoon salt-free Cajun seasoning 1 1/4 lb uncooked large shrimp, peeled, deveined 3 tablespoons butter 2 cups shredded provolone cheese (8 oz) Chopped fresh parsley, if desired Preparation Lightly spray 4 (12-oz) individual baking dishes (ramekins) with cooking spray. In medium bowl, mix tomatoes, roasted peppers and dressing....

Ingredients 1/2 tablespoon unsalted butter 3 shallots, peeled and diced 2 teaspoons sugar Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil Preparation Melt butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add shallots and sugar; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until shallots are caramelized and tender but still retain some crunch, about 10 minutes; set aside. In a small bowl, combine mustard and vinegar; season with salt and pepper....

Ingredients 2 cups fine plain fresh breadcrumbs 1/2 cup finely grated Pecorino Romano or Parmesan cheese (1 ounce) Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 1 cup all-purpose flour 4 large eggs, lightly beaten 1 pound chicken cutlets, or veal cutlets pounded to an 1/8-inch thickness 1/4 cup vegetable oil, plus more if needed Homemade Marinara Sauce 1 1/4 cups coarsely grated mozzarella cheese (5 ounces) 1/4 cup finely grated Pecorino Romano or Parmesan cheese (1/2 ounce)...

Ingredients 2 English cucumbers 4 to 6 radishes (to equal 1 cup) 3 tablespoons cider vinegar 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 teaspoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt, plus more for seasoning Ground pepper 2 tablespoons minced red onion Preparation Peel English cucumbers. Halve lengthwise; slice cucumbers very thinly on the diagonal. Thinly slice radishes. In a large colander, toss vegetables with coarse salt. Top mixture with a plate that fits inside colander; weight with a heavy object....

Ingredients 16 (1-inch) foil candy cups (not mini paper baking cups) 1 1/4 cups white vanilla baking chips 1 1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil 2 tablespoons whipping cream 1 teaspoon instant espresso coffee powder or granules 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips 16 chocolate-covered espresso beans Unsweetened baking cocoa, if desired Preparation Place candy cups in mini muffin pans. In medium microwavable bowl, microwave baking chips and oil uncovered on High 1 minute; stir....

Ingredients 4 large russet baking potatoes (8 medium), peeled and quartered 1/2 cup olive oil 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (3 lemons) 1 tablespoon dried oregano, preferably Greek oregano, plus more for garnish 1 tablespoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Preparation Heat oven to 500 degrees. Place potatoes in a metal roasting pan large enough to fit potatoes in a single layer. Add 1 cup water, olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and pepper....

Ingredients 5 large egg yolks 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar 1/3 cup Champagne or sparkling wine 2 tablespoons peach liqueur (optional) 3/4 cup heavy cream, chilled 2 peaches, halved and pitted 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 2 tablespoons light-brown sugar Preparation Heat grill or grill pan. Prepare an ice bath; set aside. Make the sabayon: Combine yolks, sugar, champagne, and liqueur, if using, in a large metal bowl set over a large pan of simmering water....

Ingredients 1 pound mixed chiles, such as habanero, finger, and at least 1 jalapeno 6 plum tomatoes, halved lengthwise 3 to 4 pounds linked (sweet and/or hot) or coiled Italian sausages 1 garlic clove, minced 1 1/2 teaspoons red-wine vinegar 1 teaspoon sugar Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper Preparation Grill chiles and tomatoes directly on grates set over a campfire or on a medium-high grill, turning, until charred and softened, about 10 minutes....

Ingredients 6 pounds pork spareribs, cut into serving pieces 1 cup ketchup 1/2 cup chili sauce 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 2 tablespoons cider vinegar 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon liquid smoke 1 can (6 ounces) frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed Preparation Place pork in 4-quart Dutch oven. Add enough water to cover pork. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer about 1 hour 30 minutes or until tender....