Posts

Ingredients 8 ounces best-quality semisweet chocolate 1 cup heavy cream Preparation On a piece of parchment, finely chop chocolate using a serrated knife; place in a large bowl. Prepare an ice bath. In a small saucepan, bring heavy cream to a simmer. Remove from heat, and pour over chopped chocolate. Using a rubber spatula, gently stir until chocolate melts. Divide mixture between two heat-proof bowls. Set one aside. Set one bowl over ice bath, and stir until mixture reaches the consistency of toothpaste....

Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ white cake mix Water, vegetable oil and whole eggs called for on cake mix box 1 1/4 teaspoons Betty Crocker™ red gel food color 1 1/4 teaspoons Betty Crocker™ blue gel food color 1/2 cup Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy vanilla frosting (from 16-oz container) 2 teaspoons Betty Crocker™ red, white and blue candy sprinkles, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Generously spray 12-cup fluted tube cake pan with baking spray with flour....

Ingredients Coarse salt and ground pepper 4 slices bacon, sliced crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces 2 shallots, halved and thinly sliced 1 box (10 ounces) frozen peas, thawed 1 cup half-and-half 18 ounces fresh angel-hair pasta Preparation Set a large pot of salted water to boil. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium until crisp, 5 to 7 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain (leave fat in skillet)....

Ingredients 8 large egg yolks 1 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt 2 cups skim milk 2-inch piece peeled fresh ginger, cut into matchsticks 2 cups heavy cream Preparation In a medium saucepan, off heat, whisk together egg yolks, sugar, and salt until blended. Gradually whisk in milk. Cook over medium, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until custard thickens slightly and evenly coats back of spoon (it should hold a line drawn by your finger), 10 to 12 minutes....

Ingredients 4 hard-cooked eggs, whites and yolks separated 2 tablespoons capers, rinsed, drained, and chopped 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley 1 head red-leaf lettuce, torn into 2-inch pieces 1/4 cup thinly sliced radishes Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper Red-Wine Vinaigrette Preparation With your fingers, press eggs through a sieve into a bowl. Mix in capers and parsley. Place lettuce and radishes in a serving bowl. Sprinkle with egg mixture and season with salt and pepper....

Ingredients 12 scallions, tops and bottoms trimmed, chopped 8 garlic cloves 4 dried bay leaves 1 habanero or 2 jalapeno chiles, chopped 1/4 cup red-wine vinegar 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, leaves 4 teaspoons ground allspice Coarse salt and ground pepper 6 pounds chicken wings, cut in half at joint Lime wedges, for serving Preparation In a food processor, pulse scallions, garlic, bay leaves, habanero, vinegar, thyme, allspice, 1 tablespoon salt, and 2 tablespoons pepper until coarsely ground....

Ingredients 6 cups romaine and iceberg lettuce mix (from 10-ounce bag) 4 cups broccoli slaw mix (from 8-ounce bag) 1 cup sliced drained roasted red bell peppers (from 12-ounce jar) 1 package (8 ounces) refrigerated imitation crabmeat chunks, large pieces cut up 4 hard-cooked eggs, sliced 1 cup 1x 1/4-inch strips Cheddar cheese 1 cup 1x 1/4-inch strips cucumber 1 cup Thousand Island dressing 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives Preparation For each salad, use a 4- to 5-cup container....

Ingredients 12 uncooked manicotti pasta shells 1 lb bulk Italian pork sausage 2 large cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves 1 jar (26 oz) tomato pasta sauce 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with Italian-style herbs, drained 1 egg 1 container (15 oz) part-skim ricotta cheese 3 cups shredded Italian cheese blend or mozzarella cheese (12 oz) 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, cut into strips Preparation Heat oven to 350°F....

Ingredients 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts (2 small whole breasts) 3/4 cup plain nonfat yogurt 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons freshly chopped chives 1 tablespoon freshly chopped tarragon 1 Granny Smith apple Juice of 1/2 lemon 1 cup finely diced fennel 1/2 cup finely diced celery 2 cups red seedless grapes, cut in half 6 slices pumpernickel bread 1 bunch watercress, tough stems removed...

Ingredients 1 box (5.2 oz) Betty Crocker™ Seasoned Skillets® hash brown potatoes Hot water and salt called for on potato box 1 small red onion, diced 1 can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (2 oz) 2 eggs, beaten 1 medium avocado, pitted, peeled and sliced 1 cup sour cream Fresh cilantro leaves, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 12 regular-size muffins cups with cooking spray....

Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box 3 containers Betty Crocker™ Whipped fluffy white frosting 12 decorative bride picks (4 1/2 inches) Betty Crocker™ candy sprinkles and decors, if desired Preparation Heat oven 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups. Make and bake cake mix as directed on box for 24 cupcakes....

Ingredients 2 cups pitted brine-cured black olives 1 cup loosely packed fresh parsley leaves 2 tablespoons rinsed capers 2 anchovy fillets, optional Finely grated zest and juice of 1 lemon 2 tablespoons olive oil Preparation In a food processor, combine black olives (such as Kalamata), parsley leaves, rinsed capers, and anchovy fillets with lemon zest and juice; process until finely chopped. With the motor running, add olive oil; process until a paste forms....

Ingredients 1/4 baguette or a hoagie roll Grainy mustard Mayonnaise 2 slices bacon 1 hard-cooked egg, sliced Small handful watercress, thick stems removed Coarse salt and ground pepper Preparation Slice baguette in half lengthwise and spread bottom half with equal parts mustard and mayonnaise. Layer with bacon, egg, and watercress. Season with salt and pepper. Related Video

Ingredients 2 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon finely grated orange zest 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened 1/2 cup sugar 1 large egg, plus 1 large egg yolk, room temperature 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 1 tablespoon heavy cream Preparation Preheat oven to 400. Whisk flour, salt, and zest in a bowl. Put butter and sugar into the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment....

Ingredients 2 pounds peaches 3 cups sugar 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice Preparation Peel, pit, and cut peaches into 1/2-inch chunks. Combine with 1/4 cup water in a large saucepan; bring to a simmer. With a potato masher, mash into a coarse puree. Simmer, stirring often, 10 minutes. Stir in sugar until dissolved. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer, stirring often, about 15 minutes. (Test doneness by spooning some jam onto a plate; when you run your finger through it, a trail should stay for a few seconds....

Ingredients 1/3 cup pine nuts Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 1 pound spinach or plain penne pasta 1 1/2 pounds baby spinach, well washed 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spread pine nuts on a rimmed baking sheet; toast in oven, tossing occasionally, until golden, 6 to 8 minutes; set aside. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil....

Ingredients 2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 3 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup shortening 1/4 cup basil pesto 1/2 cup milk Finely shredded Parmesan cheese, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 450°F. Mix flour, baking powder and salt in large bowl. Cut in shortening and pesto, using pastry blender or crisscrossing 2 knives, until mixture looks like fine crumbs. Stir in just enough milk so dough leaves side of bowl and forms a ball....

Ingredients 2 cups dried pinto beans 3 poblano chiles 3/4 pound boneless pork loin, trimmed of fat and cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes 1 1/2 teaspoons achiote paste 2 medium onions, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, smashed and peeled 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 bay leaf 1/4 cup apple-cider vinegar 3 1/2 cups Homemade Chicken Stock, or canned low-sodium chicken broth, skimmed of fat Olive-oil cooking spray Preparation Soak pinto beans in 4 cups water overnight....

Ingredients One 9-inch pie crust, store-bought or homemade, unbaked (fitted in a pie plate) 1 cup sugar 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon cornstarch 1 can (12 ounces) evaporated whole milk 3 large eggs, separated 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place pie crust in plate on a rimmed baking sheet; bake until crust is golden, about 20 minutes....

Ingredients 1/2 head radicchio, very thinly sliced (about 2 cups) 1 1/2 cups shelled fresh peas (from about 1 1/2 pounds peas in pods) or thawed frozen peas 2 tablespoons water 1 tablespoon cider vinegar 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper Preparation Place radicchio in a serving bowl. In a small saucepan, bring peas, water, vinegar, oil, sugar, salt, and pepper to a simmer over medium heat....