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Ingredients 5 cups granola 1 cup dried cherries, coarsely chopped 2 tablespoons finely chopped candied ginger 6 cups low-fat Greek yogurt (three 17.6-ounce containers) 1 1/2 cups raspberries Honey Preparation Mix together granola, cherries, and candied ginger. Place yogurt in a large resealable bag, and snip off end. Pipe a 1-inch-thick layer of yogurt into the bottom of a 4-quart trifle dish (7 1/2 inches in diameter, 5 inches deep). Scatter 1 1/2 cups raspberries over yogurt, and drizzle with honey....

Ingredients 3 ounces frozen kataifi (shredded phyllo), thawed (1 cup packed) 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 5 baking apples, such as Pink Lady, peeled, cored, and sliced into 1/2-inch wedges 1/4 cup sugar 3/4 cup sugar 1 cup heavy cream 1 large egg, plus 1 large egg yolk 2 cups whole milk 1/2 cup sugar Salt 1/2 cup semolina flour Preparation Make the crust: Preheat oven to 325 degrees....

Ingredients Vegetable oil for parchment 2 large sweet potatoes (about 2 pounds), skins on, scrubbed and cut into 4-inch sticks, each 1/2 inch thick 3 large egg whites (a scant 1/2 cup) Mediterranean Spice Preparation Preheat oven to 450 degrees with racks in the upper and middle positions. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and rub with oil. Put sweet potatoes in a microwave-safe container, cover, and microwave 2 minutes....

Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds beef boneless sirloin steak, about 1 inch thick 1 tablespoon olive oil 4 ounces sliced imported pancetta or lean bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped (1 cup) 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley 1 cup sweet red wine or beef broth 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper...

Ingredients 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large clove garlic, minced 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 can (15 1/2 ounces) black beans 2 tablespoons tomato puree 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 cup canned green chiles, cut into 1/4-inch dice 1 cup fresh corn kernels Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped parsley leaves, for garnish Preparation Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat....

Ingredients 1 fresh beef brisket (not corned beef), 3 lb 1 1/2 cups white wine vinegar 1 bottle (12 oz) chili sauce 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 medium onions, thinly sliced Chopped parsley, if desired Preparation Place beef in resealable food-storage plastic bag or 3-quart casserole, cutting beef in half if necessary to fit. In medium bowl, stir vinegar, chili sauce, brown sugar, basil and salt until well blended....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/2 medium head cauliflower, cored and cut into florets 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1/4 cup orange juice 2 tablespoons honey Coarse salt and ground pepper 1 bunch broccoli rabe (about 1 pound), trimmed, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces Preparation In a large pot, melt butter over medium-high. Add cauliflower and cook, stirring occasionally, until it begins to brown, 4 minutes. Addgarlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute....

Ingredients 1/2 cup sugar 2 cups whipping cream 1 cup milk 3 egg yolks, slightly beaten 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons vanilla Preparation In 2-quart saucepan, heat sugar over medium heat until sugar begins to melt. Stir until sugar is completely dissolved and becomes deep golden brown to amber in color. Remove from heat; gradually stir in 1 cup of the whipping cream (mixture will boil and splatter at first). Heat over low heat, stirring frequently, until any hardened sugar bits dissolve; remove from heat....

Ingredients 2 1/4 sheets gelatin 1/2 cup egg whites (from 5 to 6 large eggs) 1 1/2 cups sugar Preparation Fill a medium bowl with water and add ice. Add gelatin to ice water and let stand until soft. Drain, squeezing excess water from gelatin, and set aside. Meanwhile, in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat egg whites on medium speed. Place sugar in a medium saucepan along with 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon water....

Ingredients 5 oz cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup orange marmalade 16 diagonally cut slices (1/2 inch thick) French bread 1 cup Original Bisquick™ mix 2/3 cup milk 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1 egg 1 tablespoon powdered sugar Maple-flavored syrup, if desired Preparation In small bowl, mix cream cheese and marmalade until blended. Spread 8 slices of the bread with cream cheese mixture. Top each with 1 of the remaining bread slices, making 8 sandwiches....

Ingredients 1/3 cup pine nuts 10 uncooked lasagna noodles (about 8 oz), broken into 2-inch pieces 1 bunch asparagus (about 1 lb), trimmed, cut diagonally into 1 1/2-inch pieces 1 jar (15 oz) Alfredo pasta sauce 1/3 cup refrigerated basil pesto (from 7-oz container) 2 cups shredded cooked chicken 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese 1 small tomato, chopped (1/2 cup) Preparation To toast pine nuts, sprinkle in ungreased heavy skillet....

Ingredients 1/4 cup light sour cream 1/2 teaspoon prepared horseradish 1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard, if desired 24 garlic Melba rounds or other low-fat garlic crackers 4 slices (about 1/4 lb.) cooked roast beef (from deli), each cut into 6 strips 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley Preparation In small bowl, combine sour cream, horseradish and mustard; blend well. Place 1 roast beef strip on each Melba round. Top each with about 1/2 teaspoon sour cream mixture....

Ingredients 2 small garlic cloves Coarse salt 2 large egg yolks, room temperature 1 1/2 teaspoons grainy Dijon mustard 1/2 cup canola oil 3 tablespoons water, plus about 3 teaspoons, room temperature 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice Preparation Using the side of a chef’s knife, mash garlic and 1/8 teaspoon salt into a paste. Pulse egg yolks and mustard in a food processor. With machine running, add enough canola oil, drop by drop, until mixture begins to emulsify (about 1/3 of the canola oil)....

Ingredients 1/2 cup Concord grape juice, such as Welch’s 3 1/2 cups white grape juice 2 packets powdered unflavored gelatin 1/4 cup sugar Preparation Combine grape juices. Pour 1 cup combined juice into another bowl; sprinkle gelatin over. Let stand to soften, 5 minutes. Bring sugar and 1 cup juice to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring to dissolve. Add to gelatin mixture; whisk to dissolve gelatin. Stir remaining 2 cups juice into gelatin mixture....

Ingredients 1 box (7.5 oz) frozen green beans & almonds 1 bunch (8 oz) fresh kale; ribs removed, leaves thinly sliced (6 cups) 1/4 cup water 2 tablespoons harissa sauce Preparation Cook beans as directed on box for minimum time. Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, place kale and water. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, 3 to 4 minutes or until kale is crisp-tender, adding more water if necessary. Stir in harissa; toss to coat....

Ingredients 8 ounces uncooked linguine 3/4 cup reduced-calorie Italian dressing 1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon peel 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 3/4 pound fresh or frozen (thawed) uncooked medium shrimp, peeled an deveined 3 cups broccoli flowerets 1 medium yellow summer squash, cut lengthwise in half, then cut crosswise into slices (1 1/2 cups) 2 tablespoons water 8 cherry tomatoes, cut in half 12 extra-large pitted ripe olives, cut in half...

Ingredients 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, (spooned and leveled) 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature 1 cup packed light-brown sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons light corn syrup 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract 2 large eggs 1 cup semisweet chocolate chunks 1/2 cup raisins 1/2 cup chopped pecans 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats (not quick-cooking) Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees....

Ingredients 1/2 cup blanched slivered almonds 3/4 teaspoon anise or fennel seed 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter 1/4 cup sugar 3 tablespoons honey 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled) 1 tablespoon finely grated orange zest Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees, with racks in middle and lower thirds. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. In a food processor, pulse almonds and anise seed until coarsely ground....

Ingredients 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil Zest of 2 lemons Preparation Combine oil and lemon zest in a small saucepan. Set over low heat, and cook very gently to infuse oil with lemon, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat; let cool. Related Video

Ingredients 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pot de creme pots 2/3 cup granulated sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 3 large eggs, separated 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 cup milk 6 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 2 tablespoons finely grated lemon zest Confectioners’ sugar, for dusting Preparation Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Butter seven 4 1/2-ounce pots de creme pots, or six 6-ounce ramekins; set aside. In a large bowl, stir together butter, granulated sugar and salt....