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Ingredients 2 medium russet potatoes, peeled and grated by hand 3 medium zucchini, seeded and grated by hand 2 shallots, peeled and minced 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 2 tablespoons flour 1/4 cup beer Vegetable oil, for frying Preparation Wrap vegetables in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out excess liquid. Mix with salt, pepper, eggs, flour, and beer. In a large saute pan over medium heat, heat 1/8 inch oil for 1 minute....

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour Pinch of salt 1 1/2 cups (3 sticks), plus 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar, plus more for sprinkling 2 large egg yolks 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons superfine sugar 1 1/2 cups whole blanched almonds 3 large eggs 1 pint large strawberries, tops removed and cut into quarters Preparation Heat oven to 350 degrees. In the bowl of a food processor, combine flour and salt....

Ingredients 1/2 pint (about 1 cup) raspberries 1/2 pint (about 1 cup) blackberries 1/2 pint (about 1 cup) blueberries 8 large strawberries, stems removed, sliced lengthwise 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar, or to taste 3 tablespoons kirsch 3 fresh mint Preparation Combine fruit in a small mixing bowl, and toss with sugar and kirsch. Refrigerate until needed, at least 1 hour, tossing occasionally. Transfer to a serving bowl, and garnish with torn mint leaves....

Ingredients 1 rotisserie chicken, meat removed and shredded 3 stalks celery, thinly sliced 1/2 cup chopped pickles or cornichons 1 shallot, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon Mustard Vinaigrette 2 tablespoons mayonnaise (optional) Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper Preparation In a medium bowl, mix together chicken, celery, pickles, shallot, and tarragon. Toss with vinaigrette and mayonnaise, if desired. Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately, or refrigerate in an airtight container up to 2 days....

Ingredients 2 1/2 cups uncooked bow-tie (farfalle) pasta (5 oz) 3/4 lb mild Italian sausage links, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes and mild green chiles, undrained 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce 1 can (15 to 16 oz) pinto beans, drained, rinsed Chopped fresh cilantro or parsley, if desired Preparation Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Meanwhile, in 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook sausage over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 teaspoon minced, peeled fresh ginger 1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds, coarsely crushed 2 large (8 to 9 ounces each) red bell peppers, stems, seeds, and ribs removed, cut into 1/4-inch dice 1 large beet (about 8 ounces without greens), peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice 1 3/4 cups homemade or low-sodium store-bought chicken stock 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt Freshly ground pepper...

Ingredients 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 1/2 cups grape tomatoes, quartered lengthwise 2 tablespoons capers, rinsed, drained, and coarsely chopped 3 anchovy fillets, minced 1/3 cup pitted Kalamata or other brined black olives, coarsely chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 1/2 cups tomato puree (from a 15-ounce can) Coarse salt and ground pepper 1 pound spaghetti Preparation In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high. Add grape tomatoes, capers, anchovies, olives, and garlic; cook until fragrant and tomatoes soften, about 5 minutes....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar 1 tablespoon margarine or butter, melted 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil 1 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 clove garlic, finely chopped Preparation Mix all ingredients. Related Video

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups baby-cut carrots 1 1/2 cups snow (Chinese) pea pods (about 5 oz), strings removed 1 tablespoon butter or margarine 2 teaspoons chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed 1/8 teaspoon salt Preparation In 2-quart saucepan, heat 1 inch water to boiling. Add carrots. Cover and heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cook covered about 4 minutes or until carrots are crisp-tender. Do not drain water. Add pea pods to carrots in saucepan....

Ingredients 2 ounces silver tequila 1 1/4 ounces elderflower liqueur, preferably St-Germain 4 dashes grapefruit bitters Ice 1 slice of grapefruit Preparation Combine tequila, elderflower liqueur, and bitters in an ice-filled cocktail shaker. Stir until chilled, and strain into a coupe. Garnish with grapefruit. Related Video

Ingredients 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes (not in oil) 8 ounces uncooked fettuccine 1 teaspoon olive or canola oil 1 pound thin asparagus, broken into 2-inch pieces 1 pound mushrooms, sliced (6 cups) 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 cup dry white wine or chicken broth 1 cup chicken broth 1/4...

Ingredients 6 scallions, chopped 1 cup packed fresh cilantro 1/2 cup packed fresh mint 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon finely chopped peeled fresh ginger (from one 3/4-inch piece) 3/4 teaspoon ground coriander (optional) Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 1 zucchini, cut into 3/4-inch-thick spears 4 skinless fillets firm white fish (5 ounces each), such as hake or black cod 1 cup dry whole-wheat couscous Preparation Preheat oven to 425 degrees....

Ingredients 8 cups torn washed fresh spinach leaves (from 10-ounce bag), stems removed 4 medium seedless oranges Orange juice 1/3 cup honey 3 tablespoons raspberry vinegar 2 tablespoons canola or soybean oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 medium red onion, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices Preparation Arrange spinach on serving platter or individual serving plates. Peel off eight 2 1/2x2-inch strips of orange peel with vegetable peeler, being careful to remove only orange part....

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups sugar 3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened 2/3 cup honey 3 egg whites 4 cups quick-cooking or old-fashioned oats 2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt Red and green decorating icings (from 4.25-ounce tubes), if desired Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Grease cookie sheet. Beat sugar, butter, honey and egg whites in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed, or mix with spoon....

Ingredients 1 box (16.25 oz) Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ White Cake Mix Water, vegetable oil and egg whites called for on cake mix box Tray or cardboard, 18x16 inches, covered with wrapping paper and plastic food wrap or foil 1 1/2 tubs (16 oz) Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy Creamy White Frosting Betty Crocker™ pink gel food color Decorating bag with tips 12 white candy-coated chewing gum squares 1 package (3....

Ingredients 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon olive oil 3 russet potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces Coarse salt 2 onions, sliced into rings 1/2 teaspoon pimenton 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley Preparation Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook potatoes, covered, for 5 minutes. Season with salt. Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil and the onions; stir. Reduce heat to medium, and cook, covered, for 5 minutes more....

Ingredients 4 ripe peaches, pitted and sliced 1/4 cup sugar 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 4 bottles (750 mL each) Prosecco or Champagne 1/4 cup elderflower liqueur, preferably St-Germain Preparation Puree peaches, sugar, and lemon juice in a blender until smooth. Pass mixture through a fine sieve into a metal bowl. Freeze until firm, at least 6 hours. Scrape granita with a fork until fluffy. Freeze until ready to use....

Ingredients 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 medium onions, thinly sliced 3 pounds green cabbage (about 1 head), cored and thinly sliced 1 large, tart green apple, such as ‘Granny Smith,’ peeled, cored, and chopped 1 cup apple cider 1/3 cup cider vinegar 2 tablespoons packed light-brown sugar 1 tablespoon coarse salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 9 knockwurst (about 2 pounds) Whole-grain mustard, for serving Preparation Melt butter in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium-low heat....

Ingredients 1 cup butter or margarine, softened 1/3 cup powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 2/3 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon powdered sugar 2/3 cup granulated sugar 2 to 3 teaspoons grated lemon peel 3 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon butter or margarine 1 teaspoon cornstarch 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 egg, beaten Preparation In large bowl, beat butter, 1/3 cup powdered sugar and the vanilla with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended....

Ingredients 6 cups finely diced mixed dried fruit, such as dried apples, pears, apricots, and golden raisins 1 1/2 cups chopped walnuts (5 1/2 ounces) 1 3/4 cups brandy 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature 3/4 cup packed light-brown sugar 3 large eggs, lightly beaten 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, (spooned and leveled) 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1/2 cup apricot jam, warmed, for topping Preparation In a large nonreactive bowl, combine dried fruit, walnuts, and 1 1/4 cups brandy....