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Ingredients Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 3/4 pound orecchiette or other small pasta shapes 1 bunch broccoli rabe (about 1 pound), trimmed, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes 1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves, for serving 2 to 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, for serving Preparation In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions, adding broccoli rabe 4 minutes before end of cooking....

Ingredients 6 heads garlic 4 cups white-wine vinegar 4 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns 4 whole cloves 2 small dried chile peppers 1 dried bay leaf Rind of 1 lemon Preparation Trim garlic heads, leaving stem intact and peeling off all but one layer of papery skin. Set aside. Combine vinegar, sugar, peppercorns, cloves, peppers, bay leaf, and lemon rind in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat; boil 2 minutes more....

Ingredients Unsalted butter, room temperature, for ramekins 6 tablespoons dark-brown sugar 1 cup raisins 1/3 cup bourbon 1/3 cup hot water One 15-ounce can pumpkin puree 4 large eggs 1 cup granulated sugar 1 1/2 cups milk 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice Pinch of salt One 12-ounce, day-old loaf brioche or challah bread, cut into 3/4-inch cubes Confectioners’ sugar, for dusting...

Ingredients 1 1/2 tablespoons unflavored gelatin (about 1 1/2 envelopes) 2 cups plus 1 tablespoon rose wine 3/4 cup plus 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar 2 cups blackberries 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, strained Preparation In a large bowl, sprinkle the gelatin over 2 cups of cold water and let stand for 5 minutes to soften. In a saucepan, bring 2 cups of wine, 3/4 cup of sugar, and 1 cup of blackberries to a boil....

Ingredients 4 ounces smoked salmon, flaked 1/4 cup cream cheese 1 tablespoon horseradish sauce 2 small heads endive 1 teaspoon capers for garnish Preparation In small bowl, mash together salmon, cream cheese and horseradish sauce with the back of a fork. Separate the endive heads into leaves. Spoon the salmon pate into the ends of the endive leaves and arrange on a platter. Garnish with the capers. Related Video

Ingredients 3 tablespoons low-sodium chicken broth 2 tablespoons tahini 1 tablespoon honey 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon ground allspice 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 lb ground chicken breast 1 cup plain fat-free yogurt 1/2 cup finely diced onion 1/4 teaspoon salt 4 cups shredded lettuce 4 whole wheat pita (pocket) breads (6 inch), halved, toasted 2 tomatoes, diced 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro Preparation Heat oven to 375° F....

Ingredients 2 cups ricotta cheese 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 cans or jars (24 oz each) garlic-and-herb tomato pasta sauce 9 no-boil lasagna noodles 2 cups cooked crumbled Italian turkey sausage 1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ black beans, drained, rinsed 1 cup frozen corn (from 12-oz bag), thawed 1 zucchini, thinly sliced Salt and pepper to taste 2 cups shredded Mexican or Italian cheese blend (8 oz)...

Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 large onion, cut into 1/2-inch dice 4 cloves garlic, minced 4 red bell peppers (about 2 pounds), seeded and cut into 1/2-inch dice 1/3 cup dry white wine One 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes, with juice One 14 1/2-ounce can low sodium chicken stock, skimmed of fat One 15-ounce can tomato sauce 2 cups water 1/2 teaspoon crushed red-pepper flakes, or more to taste 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Few dashes hot-pepper sauce (optional) Preparation Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat....

Ingredients 5 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon unsalted butter, softened, plus more for pan 1 pint strawberries, rinsed, hulled, quartered, and mashed with a fork 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup sugar 2 large eggs Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter an 8-by-4-inch loaf pan. In a small saucepan, bring strawberries to a boil over medium heat....

Ingredients 1 package (7 oz) small pasta shells 1 package (8 oz) sliced fresh mushrooms (about 3 cups) 1 small onion, finely chopped (1/4 cup) 2 boxes (9 oz each) frozen spinach, thawed, squeezed to drain 1 cup Original Bisquick™ mix 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 oz) 1 package (4 oz) crumbled tomato-basil feta cheese (1 cup) 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1 3/4...

Ingredients 3 slices applewood-smoked bacon 1/2 ounce (1 tablespoon) unsalted butter, softened, plus more for roll or bun 1 brioche roll or hamburger bun, split 1/4 ripe avocado 1 teaspoon crumbled blue cheese, such as Roquefort 2 thin slices tomato 1 medium egg 4 thin slices cooked turkey Preparation Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain, and wipe skillet clean....

Ingredients Citrus Cookie Dough 2/3 cup apricot jam 1 cup ground pistachios Preparation Shape dough into 2 disks. Wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour. Roll out each disk to a 1/8-inch thickness on a floured piece of parchment. Cut into 2-by-9-inch strips. Spread 2 teaspoons jam onto 1 strip; sprinkle with 2 tablespoons ground nut filling. Repeat, layering 3 to 5 more strips, ending with a plain strip....

Ingredients 2 cups water 2 tablespoons kosher (coarse) salt 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar 2 cans or bottles (12 oz each) beer or nonalcoholic beer, chilled 24 chicken wing drummettes (3 lb) 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar 3 teaspoons salt 2 teaspoons garlic powder 3/4 teaspoon pepper 2 tablespoons vegetable oil Preparation In 1-gallon resealable food-storage plastic bag, mix water, 2 tablespoons kosher salt, 2 tablespoons brown sugar and the beer....

Ingredients 1 box (15.25 oz) Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ Milk Chocolate Cake Mix Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box 1 cup from 1 tub (12 oz) Betty Crocker™ Whipped Whipped Cream Frosting 16 packages (0.55 oz each) blue raspberry taffy candies 1/2 oz neon orange fondant (from 17.6-oz box assorted neon colors) 3 cups medium blue candy melts or coating wafers (18 oz) 4 1/2...

Ingredients 3/4 cup shredded unsweetened coconut 3/4 cup fresh cilantro 1 small seeded fresh green chile (such as serrano) 1/2 cup light coconut milk or water 1/2 lime Preparation Pulse coconut, cilantro, chile, and coconut milk or water in a food processor to desired consistency. Squeeze lime over chutney. Related Video

Ingredients 4 slices bacon 4 small yellow onions, halved crosswise Coarse salt and ground pepper 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth 4 thick slices crusty bread, toasted 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 4 hard-cooked eggs, thinly sliced 1 garlic clove, thinly sliced 2 bags (10 ounces each) baby spinach Preparation Preheat oven to 450 degrees. In a large ovenproof skillet, cook bacon over medium until crisp and browned on both sides, 7 minutes; drain on paper towels....

Ingredients 12 ounces fettuccine Coarse salt and ground pepper 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving (optional) 2 tablespoons pine nuts, plus more for serving (optional) 1 garlic clove 1 teaspoon grated zest plus 2 tablespoons juice from 1 lemon 1/4 cup olive oil Preparation Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente, according to package instructions....

Ingredients 2 1/2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons milk 2 tablespoons molasses 1/4 cup chopped walnuts 3 tablespoons chopped crystallized ginger 1 tablespoon butter, melted 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 6 Bosc pears, peeled, sliced 2 tablespoons lemon juice 3 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar 3 teaspoons vanilla 1/8 teaspoon salt Sweetened whipped cream, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 375°F....

Ingredients 2 pork tenderloins (3/4 lb each) 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons grated lime peel 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice 1/2 teaspoon honey 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Preparation Heat gas or charcoal grill. Cut small, 1/4- to 1/2-inch-deep slits in top of each pork tenderloin. Insert garlic slices into slits. In small bowl, mix lime peel, oil, lime juice, honey, salt and pepper until well blended....

Ingredients 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 teaspoons sugar 8 shallots, cut in half lengthwise 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1/2 cup Homemade Chicken Stock, or canned low-sodium chicken broth, skimmed of fat 2 tablespoons dried cranberries 18 bite-size prunes, or 6 large pitted prunes, quartered 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary, plus sprigs for garnish Salt and freshly ground black pepper 8 rib lamb chops, 3/4 inch thick 1 tablespoon olive oil...