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Ingredients 3 cups heavy whipping cream 1 1/4 cups packed dark brown sugar 3 tablespoons light or dark corn syrup 1/2 cup chopped pitted dates 1/2 cup water 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup whipping cream, whipped, sweetened (optional) Preparation Heat oven to 325°F. Spray 10 (4-oz) custard cups or individual baking dishes (ramekins) with cooking spray....

Ingredients 1 cup uncooked rosamarina (orzo) pasta (6 ounces) 1 package (16 ounces) frozen stir-fry vegetables 1 can (14 ounces) baby corn nuggets, drained 1 1/2 cups cubed fully cooked ham 3/4 cup sweet-and-sour sauce Preparation Cook pasta as directed on package, but do not drain. Place frozen vegetables in colander. To drain pasta, pour over frozen vegetables in colander. Let stand until vegetables are thawed. Place vegetables and pasta in large bowl....

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for work surface 1 teaspoon sugar 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces and chilled 1 egg, lightly beaten 2-3 tablespoons cold water 6-7 pounds (about 24) vine-ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeds and juice removed Olive oil 8-10 sprigs thyme, reserving some for garnish Salt and pepper 2 heads garlic 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons garlic confit puree 1 1/4 cups grated Comte cheese Preparation Into the bowl of a food processor, add flour, sugar, salt, and butter....

Ingredients 3 slices chilled Hass avocado 3 slices chilled papaya 3 slices chilled cantaloupe 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice Basil Preparation Arrange avocado, papaya, and cantaloupe on a plate. Drizzle with lemon juice. Garnish with basil. Related Video

Ingredients 1 box (7.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ Suddenly Salad® ranch and bacon salad mix 1/2 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing 1 1/2 cups cubed (1/2 inch) cooked turkey breast 1 cup sliced celery 1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries 4 oz provolone cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (1 cup) 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted Preparation Fill 3-quart saucepan 2/3 full of water; heat to boiling. Add Pasta. Gently boil, uncovered, 12 minutes, stirring occasionally; drain....

Ingredients 1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted 1 egg 2 teaspoons water 1/2 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups fresh vegetables, such as broccoli flowerets or cauliflowerets, 1/4-inch carrot slices, 1/2-inch zucchini slices, 1/2-inch strips green or red bell pepper Grated Parmesan cheese, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 450°F. Brush bottom of rectangular pan, 13x9x2 inches, with about 1 tablespoon of melted butter. Beat egg and water with fork in shallow dish....

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 6 large eggs 2 1/2 cups milk Pan drippings from Prime Rib Preparation Sift together flour and salt; set aside. In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs and milk. Add flour mixture, and whisk until combined. Cover with plastic; chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or overnight. When prime rib has finished cooking, raise oven temperature to 425 degrees. After roasting pan has been deglazed, pour 1/4 cup reserved pan drippings back into pan....

Ingredients Nonstick spray 3 large eggs, separated, plus 3 large yolks 2/3 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt 3 cups grated Granny Smith apples (from 6 peeled apples), squeezed dry 1 cup matzo meal 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest 1 tablespoon plum brandy, such as Slivovitz, or regular brandy 2 tablespoons honey 1/4 cup finely chopped pecans Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly coat an 8-inch springform pan with nonstick spray....

Ingredients 2 cups chopped cooked chicken 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with garlic, onion and oregano, drained 1/4 cup sliced green onions (4 medium) 1 package (5 oz) Italian-seasoned croutons 1/4 cup Italian dressing 3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup sliced fresh basil leaves Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. In ungreased 11x7-inch (2-quart) baking dish, layer chicken, tomatoes, green onions and croutons. Drizzle with Italian dressing. Cover with foil....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 4 teaspoons coarsely chopped fresh thyme leaves 2 teaspoons coarsely chopped fresh oregano 1/8 teaspoon red-pepper flakes 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling 2 teaspoons champagne vinegar 2 dozen shucked fresh oysters 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper Preparation Preheat broiler. Stir herbs, red-pepper flakes, oil, and vinegar in a large bowl. Add oysters, and toss to coat....

Ingredients 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 3/4 cup pepitas (green hulled pumpkin seeds) 1 cup loosely packed cilantro leaves, chopped Juice of 1 lime (about 2 tablespoons) Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 8 corn tortillas (6-inch), softened by moistening and lightly toasting over a gas burner (turn with tongs) 2 cups (6 ounces) grated Monterey Jack cheese 1/4 cup peanut oil Preparation Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a saute pan over medium-low....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons Cranberry Simple Syrup 2 tablespoons vodka 1/2 cup seltzer 1 tablespoon Cranberry Simple Syrup 1/2 cup dry white or sparkling wine Preparation For the vodka cocktail, stir together cranberry simple syrup, vodka, and seltzer. Add ice and garnish with lemon. For the wine cocktail, add cranberry simple syrup to wine. Related Video

Ingredients 4 cups heavy cream 3/4 cups sugar 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise 7 large egg yolks 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt 3/4 cup sugar Preparation Prepare oven and baking dishes: Heat oven to 300 degrees. Bring a kettle or pot of water to a boil. Place eight 5-ounce baking dishes in a large roasting pan. Gently heat cream: In a medium saucepan, combine cream and half the sugar (1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons)....

Ingredients Classic Crepes Salted butter Freshly ground pepper Smoked ham Preparation Spread salted butter on a small crepe,preferably buckwheat. Sprinkle withfreshly ground pepper. Arrange a thinslice of smoked ham on top. Fold crepein half, then in half again. Repeat tomake more crepes. Serve immediately. Related Video

Ingredients 1/4 cup white-wine vinegar 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard Coarse salt and ground pepper 1/2 cup olive oil 1 pound frisee, trimmed and roughly torn 1 bunch fresh chives, cut into 1-inch lengths Preparation In a blender (or screw-top jar), combine vinegar and mustard. Season with salt and pepper, and blend well to combine. Add oil, and blend until combined and thickened. Place frisee and chives in a large serving bowl; toss with vinaigrette, and serve....

Ingredients 2 ounces slab bacon, chopped 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling 5 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1 onion, finely chopped 1 cup dry white wine 2 1/2 pounds littleneck clams, scrubbed well 1 cup heavy cream 1/4 teaspoon crushed red-pepper flakes 3 Grilled Pizza Dough crusts 2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley Preparation Cook bacon in a large pot over medium-low heat until fat is rendered and bacon is crisp, about 10 minutes....

Ingredients 3 Rock Cornish hens (about 1 pound each) Salt and pepper to taste 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram leaves 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 1/4 teaspoon paprika Preparation Heat oven to 350°. Rub cavities of hens with salt and pepper. Place hens, breast sides up, on rack in shallow roasting pan. Mix remaining ingredients; brush hens with part of mixture. Insert meat thermometer so tip is in thickest part of inside thigh muscle and does not touch bone....

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature 1 cup packed light-brown sugar 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract 3 tablespoons milk 2 large eggs 3 cups old-fashioned oats 1 cup raisins Preparation In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, salt, cinnamon, baking powder, and baking soda. Set aside....

Ingredients 1/4 cup light corn syrup 1/4 cup packed light-brown sugar 1/4 cup unsalted butter 1 tablespoon Cointreau 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon orange zest, finely chopped (about 1 orange) 1/8 teaspoon fine salt Melon with Orange-Ginger Syrup Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place a Silpat (a nonstick baking mat), or parchment paper, on a baking sheet; set aside. Combine corn syrup, sugar, butter, and Cointreau in a small saucepan set over low heat; stir until butter melts....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons corn syrup 1/4 teaspoons red food coloring 20 ounces pineapple juice 1 can (15 ounces) cream of coconut 1/2 cup heavy cream 1 cup orange juice 10 ounces good-quality rum Preparation Pour the corn syrup in a shallow bowl. Dip a toothpick into the food coloring, and stir a very small amount into the syrup to combine. Hold a glass by the stem, dip rim into the syrup mixture, and turn glass slowly, coating entire rim....