Ingredients 1 box (4.6 oz) Old El Paso™ taco shells (12 shells) 1 lb ground beef (at least 80% lean) 1 package (1 oz) Old El Paso™ taco seasoning mix 1 can (16 oz) Old El Paso™ traditional refried beans 3 cups shredded lettuce 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz) 1 medium tomato, diced 1 cup Old El Paso™ Thick ’n Chunky salsa Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Break taco shells in half; arrange in single layer on ungreased cookie sheet....
Ingredients 2 medium tomatoes, peeled and coarsely chopped 2 small shallots, coarsely chopped Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 3 tablespoons olive oil, plus more if necessary 2 eight-inch flour tortillas 2 large eggs Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped, for garnish Preparation Combine tomatoes and shallots with 1/2 teaspoon salt in a blender, and puree. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat....
Ingredients 2 boxes yellow cake mix with pudding Water, oil and eggs called for on cake mix box 3 containers fluffy white whipped ready-to-spread frosting Yellow, neon blue and neon green gel food color 4 chocolate doughnuts 2 pretzel rods Fruit-flavored snack rolls, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Generously grease bottom only of 13x9-inch pan. Generously grease bottom only of 1 (9-inch) round pan....
Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/3 cup sliced leek (1 medium) 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 3/4 cups Progresso™ beef broth 3/4 cup water 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional) 5 cups coarsely chopped broccoli rabe, fresh broccoli florets, or frozen broccoli florets 1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ stewed tomatoes, undrained 1 package (9 oz) refrigerated cheese-filled ravioli or reduced-fat cheese filled ravioli 1 tablespoon snipped fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed...
Ingredients 10 chicken thighs (about 3 lb), skin removed 1 medium onion, sliced 3 tablespoons Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton) 2 tablespoons paprika 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 cups uncooked egg noodles 3 tablespoons cornstarch 3 tablespoons cold water 1 container (8 oz) sour cream-and-chive potato topper Preparation In 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker, place chicken and onion. In small bowl, mix broth and paprika; pour over chicken. Sprinkle with salt....
Ingredients 1 bag (10 ounces) frozen raspberries, thawed 1/4 cup granulated sugar Coarse salt 2 1/2 cups cold heavy cream 1/3 cup confectioners’ sugar 4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice Preparation In a blender, combine raspberries, granulated sugar, and pinch of salt and puree until sugar dissolves, about 1 minute. Pour mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a medium bowl, pressing on solids (discard seeds). In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat cream and confectioners’ sugar on high until stiff peaks form, about 3 minutes....
Ingredients 6 cups water 1/2 cup mixed dried mushrooms, such as porcini, shiitake, oyster, or wood ear 1 whole chicken breast (about 10 ounces) 1 carrot, roughly chopped 1 tablespoon roughly chopped jalapeno pepper 1 1/2 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh ginger 3 garlic cloves, crushed 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns 1 tablespoon sugar 1/2 cup firm tofu, cut into 1/4-inch dice Juice of 1 lime (about 3 tablespoons) 1 1/2 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh mint 1 1/2 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh basil 1 1/2 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh cilantro 1 teaspoon soy sauce Preparation Bring the water to a boil in a medium saucepan....
Ingredients 1 package (12 oz) Canadian bacon 2 packages (8 oz each) dried whole Calimyrna figs, stems removed 30 pistachio nuts 30 small fresh basil leaves Preparation Heat oven to 425°F. Spray 15x10x1- inch pan with cooking spray. Cut each bacon slice in half. Cut slit in each fig; stuff with nut. Place basil leaf on bacon piece; wrap around fig. Place seam side down in pan. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until bacon is brown....
Ingredients 1 country-cured ham (16 pounds) Beaten Biscuits Preparation The afternoon before you plan to serve the ham, fill a very large kettle or pot or your sink with water. Soak ham 4 to 8 hours to lose some of the saltiness; change the water 2 or 3 times, if possible. Rinse well, and scrape off any mold or green rind. Wrap ham well in aluminum foil. Place on a baking sheet....
Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds flank steak 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 1 teaspoon ground cumin Coarse salt and ground pepper 2 tablespoons canola oil 2 medium red onions, cut into 1/2-inch wedges 2 yellow bell peppers, ribs and seeds removed, cut into 1/2-inch strips 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 8 (8-inch) flour tortillas Sour cream, lime wedges, fresh cilantro sprigs, and salsa, for serving (optional) Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees....
Ingredients 2 garlic cloves 1/8 teaspoon coarse salt 1/4 pound rustic bread (half a small loaf ), crusts removed, cut into 3/4-inch cubes 1 anchovy fillet (optional) 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 2 heads romaine lettuce (about 10 ounces each), outer leaves discarded, inner leaves cut into 1-inch-wide strips 1/2 ounce Parmesan cheese, shaved...
Ingredients 2 cups sugar 1/4 cup light corn syrup 1 1/4 cups heavy cream Preparation In a small heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine 1/2 cup water with sugar and corn syrup. Place over high heat and cook, brushing down sides of pan with a wet pastry brush, until mixture is amber in color. Immediately remove from heat and slowly stir in cream. Let cool to room temperature before using. Related Video
Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ white cake mix Water, vegetable oil and egg whites called for on cake mix box 3/4 cup caramel topping 1 container Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy chocolate frosting 2 small red apples, cut into total of 12 wedges 2 tablespoons orange juice 1/4 cup caramel topping 1/4 cup chopped nuts, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan)....
Ingredients 1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup butter, cut into pieces 1/2 cup crunchy peanut butter 1 cup packed brown sugar 1 egg yolk 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 bag (12 oz) dark chocolate chips (2 cups) 1/2 cup salted dry-roasted peanuts, coarsely chopped Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch pan with baking spray with flour. In small bowl, stir flour, baking powder and salt; set aside....
Ingredients 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 cup chanterelle mushrooms (4 to 5 ounces), trimmed and cleaned 1 teaspoon fresh thyme Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 4 large eggs, preferably farm-fresh 1/2 cup heavy cream 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives 1/4 cup creme fraiche Garnish: thyme sprigs Preparation Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon oil; heat until hot but not smoking. Cook mushrooms with thyme, stirring halfway through, until caramelized and tender, 4 to 5 minutes; season with salt and pepper....
Ingredients 3 ounces white chocolate, melted 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped Preparation Cut a thin piece of acetate into a 13 1/2-by-16-inch rectangle, and place on a clean work surface, with a long side facing you. Coat surface of faux-bois tool well with a thick layer of white chocolate. Starting at the left side and working from top to bottom of acetate sheet, rock coated tool back and forth while dragging it in one swift motion to make vertical striation....
Ingredients 1 cucumber, peeled and very thinly sliced (2 cups) 5 radishes, very thinly sliced (1 cup) 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Coarse salt and ground pepper 18 toasted baguette slices Shaved Parmesan Preparation In a medium bowl, toss together cucumber, radishes, lemon juice, and olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Spoon onto baguette slices and top with Parmesan. Related Video
Ingredients Butter 2 slices rye bread (with seeds) 1/2 cup sauerkraut Corned beef, sliced Swiss cheese, sliced Spicy brown mustard Pickles, for serving Preparation Preheat oven or toaster oven to 450 degrees. Toast and butter bread. Drain sauerkraut. On a small rimmed baking sheet, pile several slices corned beef on unbuttered side of 1 slice bread and warm in oven, 5 minutes. Remove from oven and top with sauerkraut and a few slices of Swiss cheese....
Ingredients 1 to 2 grapefruits 1 medium shallot, finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon champagne vinegar 1 teaspoon pink peppercorns 1/2 teaspoon sea salt or coarse salt 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 Belgian endives 4 celery stalks, thinly sliced on the diagonal (2 tablespoons leaves reserved for sprinkling) 2 ounces chevre (soft goat cheese; about 1/2 small log), cut into four 1/2-inch rounds Preparation Cut peel and pith from each grapefruit. Holding over a bowl, carve out flesh between the membranes, letting segments drop into the bowl....
Ingredients 8 cups heavy cream 8 cups chicken stock 3 large eggs Coarse salt and freshly ground white pepper Preparation Combine cream and chicken stock in a large saucepan, bring to a boil over medium-high heat and immediately reduce to a simmer. Let simmer until liquid has reduced to 4 cups. Working in batches, transfer cream mixture to the jar of a blender. Start by blending on low speed and increasing to medium speed....
