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Ingredients 1 1/2 cups sugar 3 tablespoons cornstarch Salt 2 cups warm water 1 stick unsalted butter, cut into small pieces 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest plus 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (from 2 lemons) 1/4 cup blood-orange and lime juice (mixed, or one or the other) Preparation Combine sugar, cornstarch, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a medium saucepan. Whisk in water. Bring to a boil, whisking. Continue to boil, whisking, until clear and thick, about 6 minutes more....

Ingredients 1/3 cup unbleached all-purpose flour 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 4 teaspoons instant espresso 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 2/3 cup packed light-brown sugar 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 large egg 4 ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, melted and cooled 1/4 cup finely ground blanched almonds 1 tablespoon milk Confectioners' sugar, for coating Preparation In a medium bowl, sift together flour, cocoa, espresso, baking powder, and salt....

Ingredients 4 medium beets, scrubbed well Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 4 dried mushrooms (morels and porcini; about 1/2 ounce) 1/2 cup hot water Homemade Vegetable Stock 1/3 cup coarsely chopped celery leaves 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 1 garlic clove, finely chopped 1 teaspoon sugar Freshly squeezed lemon juice or citric acid, to taste 1/2 cup sour cream 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1/4 cup coarsely chopped dill Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees....

Ingredients 1 cup cranberries, fresh or frozen 2 oranges, peeled and segmented 2 cups apple juice 1 cup cracked wheat 1/2 cup soy flakes 1/2 cup buckwheat kasha 1/4 cup toasted hazelnuts Preparation Heat a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add cranberries and 2 tablespoons water. Cook until cranberries soften and release their juices, about 2 minutes. Stir in orange segments. Remove from heat, and set aside. Bring apple juice and 3 cups water to a boil in a large saucepan....

Ingredients 1/2 small head green cabbage (about 1 pound), shredded 1 bunch radishes, thinly sliced 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (from about 3 limes) Coarse salt and ground pepper 1/3 cup Cotija cheese (2 ounces) Preparation In a medium bowl, combine cabbage, radishes, and lime juice. Season with salt and pepper and toss well. Let sit 10 minutes. Top with cheese just before serving. Related Video

Ingredients 2 tablespoons dark miso 1 1/2 tablespoons toasted white or black sesame seeds 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil 1/2 cup rice or soy milk 4 cups broccoli florets, (cut from about 2 pounds of whole broccoli heads) 2 tablespoons minced red bell pepper Preparation In a small bowl, mix miso, sesame seeds, lemon juice, and oil. Slowly add the milk, stirring well. For a thinner sauce, add more liquid....

Ingredients 1/3 cup butter (do not use margarine) 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ butter recipe yellow cake mix 1 cup water 3 eggs 1/2 cup strawberry jam or preserves 1/2 cup butter 1 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup milk 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar Preparation In heavy 1-quart saucepan, heat 1/3 cup butter over medium heat, moving and turning pan occasionally, just until butter is light brown. (Watch carefully; butter can brown and then burn quickly....

Ingredients 1 bag (12 oz.) white chocolate chips or white vanilla baking chips 2/3 cup 25% less-sugar instant strawberry milk mix 6 oz white chocolate melting wafers or white candy melts Red and pink candy sprinkles Preparation In small microwavable bowl, place white chocolate chips. Microwave chips uncovered on High in 30-second increments, stirring well between each, until chips can be stirred smooth. Add strawberry milk mix; beat with hand mixer on low speed just until incorporated....

Ingredients 1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix 2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 egg 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 cup Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy vanilla frosting (from 16 oz container) 2 tablespoons Betty Crocker™ candy sprinkles Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. In medium bowl, stir cookie mix and flour until well blended. Add butter, egg and almond extract; stir until soft dough forms....

Ingredients 3 3/4 cups milk 1 tablespoon coarse salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 4 1/2 teaspoons unsalted butter 2 small cloves garlic 3/4 cup finely ground white cornmeal Preparation In a medium saucepan, combine milk, salt, pepper, butter, and garlic. Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce heat to low, and whisk in the cornmeal. The resulting mixture will look very loose. Cook, stirring frequently, for 12 to 15 minutes....

Ingredients 2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 1/2 cup hot water 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted 1/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (1 oz) 1/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (1 oz) 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 450°F. In medium bowl, stir Bisquick mix and water until stiff dough forms. Let stand 10 minutes. Place dough on surface sprinkled with Bisquick mix; gently roll in Bisquick mix to coat....

Ingredients 2 green-tea bags 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon fresh turmeric, minced, or 1 teaspoon turmeric powder 1 1/2 cups couscous 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice 3 garlic cloves, minced 1/3 cup light olive oil 1 cup small seedless red grapes, halved 1 small cucumber, peeled, seeded, and diced 3/4 cup toasted pine nuts 1/4 cup fresh basil shredded Preparation In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil....

Ingredients 10 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, room temperature, plus more for pans 1 1/2 cups unblanched, whole almonds 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1/4 cup cornstarch 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 6 large eggs 1/4 cup orange-flavored liqueur 1 cup seedless raspberry jam 1/3 cup confectioners’ sugar, for sprinkling Marzipan holly leaf and berries, for decoration (optional) Vegetable oil cooking spray Preparation Heat oven to 375 degrees....

Ingredients 10 hard-boiled eggs 1 avocado, peeled and pitted 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 1/4 cup Homemade Mayonnaise Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper Preparation Peel eggs and cut in half, either lengthwise or crosswise. Carefully scoop out yolks, and arrange whites on a platter or tray. In the bowl of a food processor, process egg yolks, avocado, lemon juice, and mayonnaise until smooth. Season with salt and pepper....

Ingredients 1 can (11 oz) whole kernel corn with red and green peppers, drained 2 medium stalks celery, sliced (1 cup) 12 cherry tomatoes, cut into fourths 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 1/2 lb ground turkey breast 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 1 cup soft bread crumbs (about 1 1/2 slices bread) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/3 cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton) Preparation In medium bowl, mix all relish ingredients; set aside....

Ingredients 3 ancho chiles (dried poblano chiles) 1 to 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 4 ounces pork (such as shoulder or chops), finely chopped 2 pounds boneless chuck steak, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 1 large white onion, chopped (2 cups) 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 bay leaf Coarse salt 28 ounces whole peeled tomatoes, briefly pulsed in a blender 2 cans or bottles of beer (12 ounces each)...

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 teaspoon salt 3 teaspoons sugar 2 large eggs, separated, whites beaten to soft peaks 3 cups buttermilk 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus 1/2 teaspoon for griddle Preparation Preheat electric griddle to 375 degrees. Whisk flour, cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar in a bowl. Add egg yolks, buttermilk, and 4 tablespoons butter; whisk to combine....

Ingredients 1 large egg 1 can (13 1/2 ounces) coconut milk 1 1/2 cups milk 1/2 cup sugar 3 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/3 cup sweetened shredded coconut 1/2 cup small pieces of fresh pineapple, or 1 can (5 1/2 ounces) pineapple chunks, drained and cut into smaller pieces Preparation In a medium saucepan, lightly beat egg. Add coconut milk, milk, sugar, and tapioca; whisk to combine. Set aside, at least 5 minutes, until tapioca is slightly softened....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons milk Food coloring 2 cups sifted confectioner's sugar 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter Preparation Pour milk into a small bowl, and stir in food coloring until the desired shade is reached; set aside. Place 1 cup confectioners’ sugar in a medium bowl, and set aside. In a small bowl, melt 4 tablespoons of the butter over medium heat. Remove pan from heat, and immediately pour butter into the bowl with sugar....

Ingredients 1/4 cup sliced almonds 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 lb) 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons whole grain pastry flour 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 2 bell peppers, chopped 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 tablespoon curry powder 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 1 can (14.5 oz) organic diced tomatoes 1/4 cup dry red wine or chicken broth (from 32-oz carton) 3 tablespoons dried currants...