Ingredients 1 cup brandy 1 orange (ends cut off), thinly sliced 1 red apple, halved and thinly sliced 2 bottles well-chilled dry red wine, such as Rioja or red Zinfandel 1 cup club soda 3/4 cup fresh orange juice Preparation In a large pitcher, stir together brandy, orange and apple slices. Let stand 15 minutes. Add wine, club soda, and orange juice. Serve over ice. Related Video
Ingredients 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 3 large shallots 1 cup ruby port 2 dried bay leaves 4 whole black peppercorns 1 long strip orange peel 16 black or purple figs, quartered Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh thyme, leaves, plus 8 sprigs for garnish 8 1/2-inch-thick slices whole-grain walnut bread Olive oil for brushing 10 ounces smooth pate, such as foie gras or chicken liver Preparation Melt butter in a small skillet over medium heat....
Ingredients 1 lb. lean ground turkey 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 1/2 teaspoon onion salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/2 cup purchased reduced-fat creamy Caesar salad dressing 1 1/2 cups shredded romaine lettuce 1 oz. (1/4 cup) shredded fresh Parmesan cheese 4 kaiser or whole grain buns, split 4 thin slices tomato Preparation Heat closed contact grill for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, in large bowl, combine ground turkey, parsley, onion salt, pepper and 2 tablespoons of the salad dressing; mix well....
Ingredients 2 pounds ground beef 1 envelope (about 1 1/2 ounces) onion soup mix 8 ounces French onion dip (1 cup) 1/2 cup Progresso™ plain bread crumbs 1/8 teaspoon pepper Lettuce leaves 8 slices tomato 8 kaiser rolls, split and toasted Ketchup, if desired Pickle planks, if desired Preparation Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Mix beef, soup mix (dry), onion dip, bread crumbs and pepper. Shape mixture into 8 patties about 3/4 inch thick....
Ingredients 2 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef 1 package (1 oz) onion soup mix 1 cup sour cream 1/2 cup Progresso™ plain bread crumbs 1/8 teaspoon pepper 8 sandwich buns, split, or 1 round focaccia bread (about 10 inches in diameter), cut horizontally in half, then cut into 8 wedges Leaf lettuce, if desired Preparation Heat gas or charcoal grill. In large bowl, mix all ingredients except buns and lettuce....
Ingredients 1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 egg 1 tablespoon grated lime peel 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup white vanilla baking chips 1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil Shredded lime peel, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. In medium bowl, stir cookie mix, butter, egg, lime peel and 1/2 teaspoon of the ginger until soft dough forms....
Ingredients 1 tablespoon butter or margarine 1/3 cup chopped green onions (about 5 medium) 1/3 cup chopped celery 1/3 cup chopped red bell pepper 1 cup soft white bread crumbs (about 1 1/2 slices bread) 1/2 cup Original Bisquick™ mix 1 teaspoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne) 2 eggs, slightly beaten 1 can (11 oz) whole kernel corn, drained 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/2 cup chive-and-onion sour cream...
Ingredients 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 boneless rib-eye or New York strip (shell) steak, 1 1/2 to 2 pounds and 2 1/2 inches thick, room temperature Coarse salt and cracked (butcher-grind) pepper Steak Butter Preparation Preheat oven to 400. Heat oil in a large cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet (not a nonstick) over medium-high until it begins to smoke. Pat steak dry with paper towels. Season each side with 1 teaspoon coarse salt and 1 teaspoon cracked pepper....
Ingredients 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon sugar 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces 1/4 to 1/2 cup ice water Preparation In the bowl of a food processor, combine flour, salt, and sugar. Add butter, and process until the mixture resembles coarse meal, 8 to 10 seconds. With machine running, add ice water in a slow, steady stream through feed tube....
Ingredients 1/4 pound (1 stick) unsalted butter 4 eggs 1/4 teaspoon salt 2/3 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup sifted flour Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Butter and flour madeleine pans carefully. Melt butter and let it cool. Beat eggs, salt, and sugar together until thick, about 8 minutes. Add vanilla. Fold in flour, rapidly but gently. Fold in butter gently, but make sure it does not settle to bottom....
Ingredients 4 pita breads (6 inches each) 1/4 cup olive oil Coarse salt and ground pepper Spinach Dip with Pita Crisps, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Split pita breads in half horizontally; brush cut sides with olive oil. Cut each round into eight wedges. Arrange, cut sides up, on two rimmed baking sheets. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake until golden and crisp, 10 to 12 minutes. Related Video
Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 large yellow onion, sliced 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon fennel seeds 1/2 cup dry white wine 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour 3 cups Easy Pork Shoulder 1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth Polenta, grits, or mashed potatoes, for serving Chopped fresh parsley (optional), for serving Preparation In a large skillet, heat oil over medium. Add onion and garlic and cook until soft, 20 minutes....
Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix 1 1/4 cups water 1/3 cup vegetable oil 3 eggs Betty Crocker™ gel food colors or paste food colors (orange, red, blue and green) 3 oz white chocolate baking bars or squares, chopped 3 tablespoons whipping cream 1/2 cup butter, softened 3 cups powdered sugar Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom only of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray. In large bowl, beat cake mix, water, oil and eggs with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds....
Ingredients 2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1/4 cup walnut oil or extra-virgin olive oil 2 heads radicchio, preferably Treviso (about 1 1/4 pounds total), leaves separated 1/3 cup walnut halves Preparation Whisk together vinegar, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Add oil in a slow, steady stream, whisking until emulsified. (If using olive oil, you may want to warm the oil and walnuts first over low heat in a small pan for a few minutes....
Ingredients All-purpose flour, for work surface Pate Sucree for Rice Pudding Tarts with Blood Oranges 4 blood oranges 1 cup Arborio rice 4 cups milk 1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise and scraped Pinch of salt 1/2 cup sugar 1 cup heavy cream 2 large egg yolks Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place six 4-inch tart rings on a baking sheet lined with a Silpat (a French nonstick baking mat) or parchment paper....
Ingredients 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon mustard seeds 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 3/4 teaspoon curry powder 3/4 teaspoon coarse salt 1 large head cauliflower (about 2 pounds), cut into large florets Nonstick olive-oil cooking spray Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Coat a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray. In a large bowl, stir together oil, mustard seeds, cumin seeds, curry powder, and salt. Add the cauliflower, tossing to coat thoroughly with spice mixture....
Ingredients 1/2 cup soy sauce 5 tablespoons white vinegar 4 teaspoons Sriracha sauce 2 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon grated peeled fresh ginger 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil Scallion greens (optional), for garnish 2 scallions, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 medium carrot, diced medium 1 large egg white 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined 36 wonton wrappers Nonstick cooking spray Preparation In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, vinegar, Sriracha, sugar, ginger, and sesame oil; set dipping sauce aside....
Ingredients 3 eight-ounce packages cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion 2 tablespoons capers, drained and chopped 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped, plus more for garnish 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 2 loaves pumpernickel bread, cut into 16 half-inch slices, with crusts 1 pound smoked salmon, thinly sliced 1 1/2 seedless cucumbers, thinly sliced into 1/8-inch slices, patted dry, plus more for decorating sides of cake...
Ingredients 16 tablespoons unsalted butter (2 sticks) 1 cup heavy cream 1 cup packed light-brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt Preparation In a medium saucepan, combine butter, heavy cream, light-brown sugar, and salt. Heat over low, stirring, until sugar has dissolved, about 2 minutes. Simmer mixture over medium heat until reduced to about 2 1/2 cups, 8 to 12 minutes. If desired, reheat sauce over low before serving. Related Video
Ingredients 4 oz (half of 8-oz package) cream cheese, softened 4 Old El Paso™ flour tortillas for soft tacos and fajitas (6 inch) 1/4 cup Old El Paso™ Thick ’n Chunky salsa (any variety) 4 lettuce leaves 4 oz smoked cooked turkey or ham, cut into strips 4 oz Cheddar cheese, cut into strips 1 small red bell pepper, cut into strips Preparation Spread cream cheese evenly on top 2/3 of each tortilla....
