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Ingredients 1 tablespoon diced shallots 4 tablespoons unsalted butter Salt and freshly ground white pepper, to taste Pinch of nutmeg Pinch of cayenne pepper 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 quart whole milk, scalded 1 bay leaf 1 cup grated Gruyere Preparation In a large saucepan, saute shallots in butter over medium heat until translucent, without browning, 3 to 5 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, nutmeg, and cayenne. Mix; reduce heat as much as possible....

Ingredients 1 cup brown (or white) rice 1 cooked chicken (about 2 1/2 pounds), shredded (about 4 cups) 1 can (15 1/2 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed 6 plum tomatoes, quartered lengthwise, seeded, and thinly sliced 1 jalapeno chile (seeds and ribs removed for less heat, if desired), minced 1/4 cup white-wine vinegar 3 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin Coarse salt and ground pepper 4 scallions, thinly sliced...

Ingredients 6 chicken legs with thighs Brine 1 1/4 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground fresh black pepper 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, preferably Sicilian, on the branch 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 links fresh hot Italian sausage (about 1/4 pound), sliced into 1/2-inch pieces 1 onion, thinly sliced 1 small bulb fennel, thinly sliced 1 clove garlic, very thinly sliced 1/4 cup white wine 3 Roasted Peppers for Chicken Leg Cacciatore, yellow or red, cut into strips...

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder 2 teaspoons coarse salt 8 ounces (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened 1 1/3 cups sugar, plus more for rolling 2 large egg yolks 2 tablespoons heavy cream 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract Chocolate and Vanilla-Bean Ganache Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Sift flour, cocoa powder, and salt into a small bowl. Cream butter and sugar with a mixer until pale and fluffy....

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature 1 1/2 cups Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce Preparation Combine butter and cranberry sauce in the bowl of a food processor. Process until smooth. Related Video

Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled) 1/2 cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa (spooned and leveled) 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature 1 1/2 cups sugar 2 large eggs, room temperature 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, 4 ounces melted and 4 ounces coarsely chopped Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees, with racks in upper and lower thirds....

Ingredients 2 pounds Kirby cucumbers 3 tablespoons coarse salt 3 cups water 2 cups distilled white vinegar 1 tablespoon dill seed 4 cloves garlic 2 bunches fresh dill, coarsely chopped Preparation Cut the cucumbers into 1/2-inch-thick rounds, and transfer to a colander set in a bowl. Toss well with salt. Refrigerate cucumber rounds 1 hour. Rinse cucumber rounds well; drain. Pat dry between paper towels. Transfer cucumber slices to a large bowl....

Ingredients 1/2 cup bulgur 1 can (15.5 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained 1/2 cup grated Swiss cheese 1/2 cup finely grated carrots (from 2 medium carrots) 1 scallion, thinly sliced 1 large egg, lightly beaten Coarse salt and ground pepper 1 tablespoon olive oil 4 buns Sprouts, for serving Avocado slices, for serving Preparation In a large bowl, combine bulgur and 1 cup boiling water. Cover tightly and let sit until bulgur is tender, 30 minutes....

Ingredients Ice 3/4 cup fresh-squeezed red or pink grapefruit juice 3/4 cup cold ginger beer Grapefruit wedge Preparation Fill glass with ice. Add grapefruit juice and ginger beer; stir. Garnish with grapefruit wedge. Related Video

Ingredients 4 large chicken cutlets or 8 small (about 1 pound total) 2 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled 2 sprigs plus 2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano 1/2 lemon, quartered, plus 1 tablespoon lemon juice, plus wedges for serving (optional) Coarse salt and ground pepper 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for grill 1 cup orzo 1/4 cup toasted hazelnuts, chopped Preparation In a medium bowl, combine chicken, garlic, and oregano sprigs....

Ingredients 1 pound skinless swordfish 1 pound skinless salmon 24 cherry tomatoes 1 cup lightly packed fresh basil 1/2 cup olive oil 1 clove garlic Salt and pepper Preparation Heat grill to high. Cut swordfish and salmon into 24 cubes (about 1 1/2 inches each); thread against the grain on 8 skewers, alternating with tomatoes. In a blender, puree basil, oil, and garlic until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Reserve half....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 large sweet onion, chopped 12 ounces boneless, skinless halibut fillets, cut into chunks 12 ounces boneless, skinless wild salmon fillets, cut into chunks 2 large eggs 3/4 cup cold water, plus boiling water for pan 3 tablespoons matzo meal 1 tablespoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 1/2 large carrot, peeled and grated 1/2 large parsnip, peeled and grated...

Ingredients Turkey neck and giblets, (heart, gizzard, and liver), reserved from turkey 1 medium onion, cut into large chunks 2 stalks celery, cut into large chunks 2 carrots, scrubbed and cut into chunks 6 sprigs fresh flat-leaf parsley 1 whole bay leaf 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns Preparation Rinse neck and giblets well. Combine all ingredients and 7 cups water in a medium stockpot. Place over high heat; bring to a boil....

Ingredients 3 cups Rice Chex™ cereal 3 cups Corn Chex™ cereal 3 cups Wheat Chex™ cereal 1 cup cashews 1/2 cup pistachios (shelled) 1/2 cup almonds 1 1/2 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons light corn syrup 3 tablespoons honey 3/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 teaspoon ground cardamom 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger Dash cayenne pepper Preparation In large microwavable bowl, mix cereals, cashews, pistachios, and almonds. In small microwavable bowl, microwave butter uncovered on High about 30 seconds or until melted....

Ingredients 3 fresh Scotch bonnet, or habanero chiles, seeded and finely chopped 1 small yellow onion, coarsely chopped 8 scallions, coarsely chopped 4 cloves garlic, crushed with the flat side of a large knife 3 tablespoons (about 1 bunch) fresh thyme, finely chopped 1/4 cup packed dark-brown sugar 2 tablespoons ground allspice 1 tablespoon coarse salt 1 1/4 teaspoons ground nutmeg 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 cup distilled white vinegar...

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for work surface 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt 1 cup boiling water 2 tablespoons sesame oil Preparation Whisk flour and salt together in a large bowl. Gradually stir in boiling water until a dough forms. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth, about 5 minutes. Return dough to bowl and cover with a damp towel; let stand 30 minutes....

Ingredients 2 cans (15 oz each) Progresso™ black beans, drained, rinsed 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth 1/2 cup refrigerated fresh salsa 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 1 teaspoon chopped chipotle chile in adobo sauce (from 7-oz can) 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 1/3 cup crumbled queso fresco cheese 4 lime wedges Preparation In 2-quart saucepan, mash beans slightly with potato masher. Stir in broth, salsa, lime juice, chile and cumin....

Ingredients 1 1/4 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened 2 tablespoons boiling water 1/2 cup half-and-half 1 egg 1/3 cup finely shredded carrot 1/3 cup drained sliced water chestnuts (from 8-ounce can), chopped 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon five-spice powder 1 medium green onion, thinly sliced (1 tablespoon) 1 can (5 ounces) chunk chicken, drained Preparation Heat oven to 375°....

Ingredients 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup water 1/4 cup salted butter 1 cup whipping cream 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt 2 apples, peeled, diced (about 2 cups) 3 tablespoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 cup unsalted butter 1 cup water 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 3 whole eggs 1 egg yolk Canola oil 3/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2...

Ingredients 8 medium radishes (about 1 bunch), cleaned, root ends trimmed 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature One 8-ounce baguette Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Grate radishes on the large holes of a box grater; place on paper towels, and squeeze out excess liquid. Combine radishes and butter in a small bowl; mix well. Slice baguette in half lengthwise, and place in oven; toast until crisp and browned....