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Ingredients 7 ounces gianduja, coarsely chopped 5 2/3 ounces heavy cream 1 ounce granulated sugar 1 1/3 ounces (40 grams) unsalted butter, room temperature Confectioners' sugar, for work surface and serving 1 pound marzipan 7 ounces chopped pistachios Marzipan Holly, for decorating (optional) Meringue Mushrooms, for decorating (optional) Preparation Make the ganache: Place the gianduja in a medium heatproof bowl; set aside. In a small saucepan, combine cream and sugar over medium-high heat; bring to a boil....

Ingredients 2 cups chestnuts, 12 ounces in the shells, 8 ounces shelled 1 loaf rustic Italian or French bread (about 1 pound) 2 cups prunes, coarsely chopped (12 ounces) 1 cup apple cider 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for baking dish 1 large red onion, finely chopped 2 celery stalks, cut into 1/4-inch dice 2 green apples, cored, cut into 1/4-inch dice 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 1/2 cup heavy cream...

Ingredients 8 slices bacon, cut into thirds 24 prunes, pitted Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil. Wrap bacon pieces around prunes and secure with toothpicks. Bake on sheet until bacon is browned, about 15 minutes, flipping halfway through. Serve warm. Related Video

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cup light-brown sugar 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces 1 teaspoon coarse salt 2 3/4 pounds fresh blackberries (5 pints) 2 tablespoons instant tapioca 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1 tablespoon grated orange zest, plus 1/4 cup orange juice Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a food processor, pulse flour, brown sugar, butter, and salt until combined. In a large bowl, toss together blackberries, tapioca, granulated sugar, and orange zest and juice....

Ingredients 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1 tablespoon instant espresso coffee (dry) 2/3 cup sweetened condensed milk 12 ounces vanilla-flavored candy coating (almond bark), chopped 12 vanilla or chocolate caramels 1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips 1 tablespoon whipping (heavy) cream 72 large pecan halves (1 1/2 cups) 10 to 12 ounces milk or semisweet baking chocolate, chopped 3 tablespoons shortening Instant espresso coffee (dry) Preparation Line square pan, 8x8x2 or 9x9x2 inches, with aluminum foil, leaving 1 inch of foil overhanging at 2 opposite sides of pan; spray with cooking spray....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 2 tablespoons honey 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices 2 tablespoons canola oil 1 1/2 pounds broccoli, stems peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick, florets separated 1 small lemon, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise, seeds removed 2 teaspoons cornstarch, dissolved in 1 tablespoon water...

Ingredients 6 cups Chocolate Chex™ cereal 2 cups tiny pretzel twists or tiny pretzel fish-shaped crackers 1 jar (7 oz) marshmallow creme 1/2 cup candy-coated chocolate candies Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray large roasting pan with cooking spray, or lightly grease with butter. In very large bowl, mix cereal and pretzels; set aside. In medium microwavable bowl, microwave marshmallow creme uncovered on High about 1 minute, stirring after 30 seconds, until creme is melted and can be stirred smooth....

Ingredients 1 box (16 oz) Betty Crocker™ Cinnamon Toast Crunch™ Cake Mix Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box 2 tubs (16 oz) Betty Crocker™ Cinnamon Toast Crunch™ Frosting 1 cup Cinnamon Toast Crunch™ Cereal Multicolored candy sprinkles, as desired Preparation Heat oven to 375°F (350°F for dark or nonstick pans). Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups. In large bowl, beat cake mix, water, oil and eggs with electric mixer on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally....

Ingredients 1/2 cup granular or quick-cooking tapioca 2 1/2 cups milk 1/2 vanilla bean, split, seeds scraped, or 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Pinch of salt 2 large eggs 2 tablespoons sugar 1/2 cup cream of coconut 2 cups sliced grapes Zest of 1 lime Preparation Combine tapioca, milk, vanilla bean and seeds, and salt in a medium saucepan, and place over medium heat until steaming, about 3 minutes. Remove and discard vanilla bean....

Ingredients 1 pita, split and torn into bite-size pieces Za’atar Spice Blend 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil Coarse salt and ground pepper 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 garlic clove, minced 1 head romaine lettuce, torn 1 English cucumber, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved 1 1/2 cups fresh parsley leaves 1/3 cup fresh mint leaves, torn 2 scallions, sliced Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees....

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting 4 large eggs Preparation To make the dough by hand, mound flour in the center of a work surface, and make a well in the middle. Crack eggs into the well. Beat eggs with a fork until smooth, then begin to work flour into eggs with the fork. Use a bench scraper to work in the rest of the flour, a bit at a time....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more if needed 8 pieces set polenta (about 1/3 batch) Basic Polenta (Soft or Set) 8 fresh sage leaves 4 large eggs Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste Preparation Heat half the oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add half the polenta, and cook, without flipping, until bottom is golden brown and polenta can be moved without tearing, 9 to 10 minutes....

Ingredients 1 head cauliflower, separated into florets 3 cloves garlic 1/3 cup low-fat milk 3 tablespoons light butter 5 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 to 2 teaspoons chopped fresh chives Preparation In large saucepan or skillet, place steamer basket in 1/2 inch water (water should not touch bottom of basket). Place cauliflower and garlic in basket. Cover tightly; heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; steam 8 to 12 minutes or until tender....

Ingredients 3/4 cup process Cheddar cheese sauce (from 15-oz jar) 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (2 oz) 2 cups frozen bell pepper and onion stir-fry (from 1-lb bag) 2 cups refrigerated cooked diced potatoes with onions (from 20-oz bag) 1 lb fully cooked smoked beef sausage, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces Preparation Heat gas or charcoal grill. Cut 4 (18x12-inch) sheets of heavy-duty foil; spray with cooking spray. In medium bowl, mix cheese sauce and cheese....

Ingredients 2 seedless cucumbers 3/4 cup ham salad 4 lemon slices, if desired Preparation Cut tapered ends from cucumbers. Peel lengthwise strips of peel every half inch with citrus stripper. Cut cucumbers into 5/8- to 3/4-inch slices. Make indentation in center of each slice, without going all the way through, by scooping with small melon ball cutter. Fill each indentation with about 1 teaspoon ham salad. Cut each lemon slice into 6 wedges....

Ingredients 1/2 cup hazelnuts (filberts), toasted, skins removed 1 cup packed brown sugar 3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened 2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 cup chopped hazelnuts (filberts) 2/3 cup butter or margarine 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Line 13x9-inch pan with foil, leaving 1 inch of foil overhanging at 2 opposite sides of pan; spray foil with cooking spray....

Ingredients Lime wedges Salt 1 1/2 cups sugar-free lemonade 2 oz (1/4 cup) gold tequila 2 oz (1/4 cup) melon-flavored liqueur Splash pineapple juice 2 cups honeydew melon balls Lemon slices Preparation Rub rims of 2 margarita glasses with lime wedges; dip rims in salt to coat. In cocktail shaker, place lemonade, tequila, liqueur and pineapple juice; shake well. Strain into glasses. Add melon balls to each glass. Garnish with lime and lemon slices....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons safflower oil 5 pounds short ribs (5 to 6 pieces) Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 9 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped 4 shallots, coarsely chopped 1 large onion, coarsely chopped 2 dried red chiles, seeded and chopped 2 scallions, coarsely chopped 1 Asian pear, coarsely chopped 5 whole star anise 1 cup soy sauce 2 cups Gewurztraminer or Riesling wine 1 1/3 cups champagne vinegar 1/2 cup honey...

Ingredients 1 cup sugar 1 cup water Preparation Prepare an ice-water bath. In a large saucepan, combine sugar and water; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook until sugar has completely dissolved, about 10 minutes. Transfer the syrup to a bowl, and set the bowl over the ice-water bath. Let stand, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly chilled before using or storing. Related Video

Ingredients 1 cup light corn syrup 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup light brown sugar 1 1/2 cups salted peanut butter 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 4 cups Rice Krispies Preparation Line a 9 x 13-inch baking pan with wax paper or baking parchment. Place the corn syrup and sugars in a large saucepan over medium heat and stir to combine. Bring to a boil. Remove from the heat. Stir in the peanut butter and mix well to combine....