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Ingredients 1 large garlic clove, minced 1 teaspoon coarse salt 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh chives 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon, freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened 1 loaf crusty bread Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Using a mortar and pestle, crush together garlic and salt to form a paste. Transfer to a medium bowl. Add parsley, chives, lemon juice, and butter; stir with a wooden spoon until well combined....

Ingredients 2 boxes Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix boxes 2 containers (12 oz each) Betty Crocker™ Whipped vanilla frosting Brown gel food color Orange gel food color 3 tubs (16 oz) Betty Crocker™ Hershey's™ Milk Chocolate Premium Frosting Heavy cardboard or cutting board covered with colored paper and waxed paper, or tray (21x14 inches) 3 small round chocolate-covered creamy mints...

Ingredients 1 cup dry white wine 2 tablespoons Pernod 1 medium-size onion, thinly sliced 3 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed 1/2 cup assorted fresh herbs (thyme, rosemary, tarragon) 3 dozen assorted clams (littleneck, Manila, steamer, razor, or yellow) 12 sprigs of parsley Preparation Combine the wine, Pernod, onion, and garlic in a large pot with a tight-fitting lid. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 3 or 4 minutes....

Ingredients 1 medium celery root (also called celeriac; about 14 ounces), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice 1 fresh thyme sprig, plus more for garnish 1 garlic clove, crushed Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 1 small russet potato (about 9 ounces), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice 1/4 cup whole milk 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for serving Preparation Put celery root, thyme sprig, and garlic into a small saucepan....

Ingredients 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 4 teaspoons instant espresso 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/8 teaspoon salt 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 2/3 cup packed light-brown sugar 1 large egg 4 ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, melted and cooled 1 tablespoon milk Confectioners' sugar, for coating Preparation In a medium bowl, sift together flour, cocoa, espresso, baking powder, and salt. With an electric mixer, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy....

Ingredients 3 cilantro sprigs 1/2 teaspoon superfine sugar 1 orange wedge 2 ounces Campari Ice 4 ounces club soda Preparation Muddle cilantro sprigs with sugar and orange wedge in a glass. Add Campari and ice. Add club soda. Stir. Related Video

Ingredients 1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons sugar 1 cup slivered almonds 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 egg 1/2 cup sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 tablespoon corn syrup 1/8 teaspoon almond extract 3 eggs 3 oz semisweet baking chocolate, melted, cooled 6 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted Whipped cream Additional ground cinnamon Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. In food processor or blender, place flour, 2 tablespoons sugar and the almonds....

Ingredients 1 cup sugar 1 3/4 cups fat-free (skim) milk 1 cup fat-free cholesterol-free egg product or 8 egg whites 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 cups raspberries, blackberries, blueberries or sliced strawberries Preparation Heat oven to 325°F. Heat 1/2 cup of the sugar in medium nonstick skillet over medium heat 7 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently with wooden spoon, until sugar is melted and a light caramel color (mixture will be very hot and could melt a plastic spoon)....

Ingredients 2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/4 cup sugar 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel 1 1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup firm butter or margarine, cut into 8 pieces 1/3 to 1/2 cup buttermilk 1/2 cup dried cherries About 1 tablespoon milk Preparation Heat oven to 425°F. In medium bowl, mix flour, sugar, lemon peel, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt....

Ingredients 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup water 1/4 cup chopped gingerroot 2 tablespoons candied ginger 2 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon grated orange peel 1 bottle (12 oz) ginger beer 1 1/2 cups cranberry juice 1 cup soda water 1/4 cup fresh orange juice 2 to 4 dashes aromatic bitters 1/2 to 1 cup gin 1/4 to 1/2 cup Ginger Syrup Ice Grated orange peel or slices Preparation In 1-quart saucepan, heat 1/2 cup sugar, water and chopped gingerroot over high heat to boiling....

Ingredients 1/2 pound ground pork 3/4 teaspoon dried sage, crumbled (or 1 teaspoon chopped fresh sage leaves) 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled (or 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves) 1 1/2 teaspoons pure maple syrup Ground nutmeg Coarse salt and ground pepper 1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil Preparation In a small bowl, mix together pork, sage, thyme, maple syrup, pinch of nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Divide mixture into 4 patties (about 3 tablespoons each)....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 small onion, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup dry white wine 1 can (28 ounces) whole plum tomatoes with juice, crushed by hand 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) tomato sauce 2 sprigs basil 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper, flakes Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper Basic Potato Gnocchi Thinly shaved parmesan cheese, for serving Preparation Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat until hot but not smoking....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon unsalted butter, plus more for baking dish 4 pieces (8 ounces each) grouper, skin removed Coarse salt 2 cups Marinated Black Beans 1/4 cup chopped avocado Seasoned Salt 1/2 cup thinly sliced scallions Cilantro Oil Preparation Preheat oven to 225 degrees. Brush a medium baking dish with butter. Season grouper with salt and place in baking dish. Transfer to oven and cook until fish is opaque, about 20 minutes....

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons cornstarch 2 teaspoons baking powder 4 cups peanut, canola, or olive oil, for deep-frying 36 pieces various herbs and edible flowers, such as parsley, nasturtium blossoms, basil, and shiso Sea or coarse salt (to taste) Preparation In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, and baking powder. Stir in 2 1/2 cups ice water, being careful not to overmix. Don’t worry if batter is lumpy....

Ingredients 3/4 pound french green lentils 2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar 6 anchovy fillets, minced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg 1 teaspoon salt Freshly ground pepper 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 3 scallions, thinly sliced (about 1/2 cup) 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 1 teaspoon chopped fresh tarragon Preparation Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil. Add lentils; reduce heat to medium-low. Gently simmer until lentils are just tender, 20 to 25 minutes....

Ingredients 2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 1/3 cup sour cream 2/3 cup milk 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar 2 tablespoons maple-flavored syrup 2 eggs Additional maple-flavored syrup, if desired Preparation Heat griddle or skillet over medium-high heat or electric griddle to 375°F; grease if necessary. (Surface is ready when a few drops of water sprinkled on it dance and disappear.) Stir all ingredients except additional syrup in large bowl until blended....

Ingredients All-purpose flour, for work surface Our Favorite Pie Crust 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped, plus 1/2 ounce shaved 1 cup coarsely chopped pecans, toasted 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter 4 large eggs 1 cup granulated sugar 3 tablespoons light corn syrup 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup heavy cream 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar Preparation Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. On a lightly floured work surface, roll dough out to a 12-inch round....

Ingredients 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 1/4 lb) 1/2 cup zesty Italian dressing 1/2 teaspoon garlic pepper blend 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves 4 thin slices tomato 4 slices (1/2 to 3/4 oz each) provolone cheese Preparation Place chicken in shallow dish. Pour dressing over chicken. Cover and refrigerate about 30 minutes. Heat closed medium-size contact grill for 5 minutes. Remove chicken from marinade; reserve marinade. Sprinkle chicken with garlic pepper....

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour, (spooned and leveled) 1 tablespoon pumpkin-pie spice 1 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature 1 1/4 cups sugar 1 large egg 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 cup canned pumpkin puree 1 package (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line bottom and sides of a 9-by-13-inch baking pan with foil, leaving an overhang on all sides....

Ingredients 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 3 pounds boneless short ribs, cut into 3-inch pieces Coarse salt and ground pepper 1 medium yellow onion, diced small 1 large carrot, diced small 1 can (28 ounces) whole peeled tomatoes 2 sprigs oregano or rosemary Preparation In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high. Season short ribs with salt and pepper. In batches, cook until browned on all sides, about 10 minutes total. Transfer ribs to a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker....