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Ingredients 1 can (16 ounces) black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained 3 tablespoons minced roasted red peppers 1 small tomato, diced 1 diced jalapeno (seeded, if desired, for less heat) 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar, plus more for serving Hot sauce Coarse salt and ground pepper Preparation In a large bowl, toss together peas, red peppers, tomato, jalapeno, parsley, oil, Worcestershire sauce, oregano, vinegar, and a dash of hot sauce....

Ingredients 12 eggs 1/2 cup finely chopped celery 5 tablespoons ranch dressing 1 teaspoon yellow mustard 1/4 teaspoon salt Chopped fresh plum (Roma) tomatoes, if desired Chopped green onions, if desired Preparation In 4-quart saucepan, place eggs in single layer. Add enough water to cover eggs by 1 inch. Heat to boiling. Immediately remove from heat; cover and let stand 15 minutes. Drain water from eggs; rinse eggs with cold water....

Ingredients Ice cubes 2 tablespoons (1 oz) gin or citrus vodka 1 tablespoon (1/2 oz) elderflower liqueur or clear orange liqueur 3 tablespoons fresh-squeezed clementine juice, fresh-squeezed pink grapefruit juice or pomegranate juice 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 2 tablespoons club soda Clementine slice, pink grapefruit peel twist or fresh lime slice for garnish Preparation In cocktail shaker filled with ice, add gin, liqueur and juices. Cover; shake until well mixed....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon cumin seed 1 teaspoon cardamom seeds (removed from pods) 1/2 teaspoon whole cloves 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns 2 dried bay leaves 2 three-inch cinnamon sticks, broken 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/2 cup golden raisins 1 small to medium red onion, cut in half, thinly sliced 5 medium cloves garlic, coarsely chopped 1 bag (12 oz) washed fresh spinach 1/2 teaspoon salt Preparation Heat ungreased 6-inch skillet over medium-high heat....

Ingredients 2 cups fresh pumpkin seeds 2 teaspoons fennel seeds 1 teaspoon dried oregano 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Pinch of kosher salt 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano Preparation Preheat oven to 300°. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss together the first five ingredients, then spread seeds out in a thin, even layer. Bake, stirring a few times, until crunchy and golden brown, 35 to 45 minutes. Stir in cheese and bake 5 minutes more....

Ingredients 2 cans (14.5 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper 8 ounces fresh shiitake mushrooms (about 4 cups), stemmed, caps thinly sliced 3 to 4 tablespoons rice vinegar 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1 large egg, lightly beaten 1/2 package (7 ounces) soft or firm tofu, cut into 1/4-inch cubes, drained 2 tablespoons finely grated fresh ginger 3 scallions, thinly sliced Preparation In a large (5-quart) pot, combine broth, soy sauce, crushed red pepper, and 2 cups water....

Ingredients 3/4 cup cake flour (not self-rising) 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 3 large eggs, separated 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice 2 tablespoons grated lemon zest, (about 4 lemons) 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar Confectioners' sugar, for dusting Preparation Heat oven to 325 degrees and have ready an ungreased 7-inch tube pan....

Ingredients 2 cups chilled dry white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc Ice 1 1/2 cups chilled sparkling lemonade Lemon wedges Preparation Divide wine among 4 ice-filled wine glasses. Top with lemonade. Garnish each with a lemon wedge. Related Video

Ingredients 4 lobsters, 1 1/4 pounds each 2 ruby-red or pink grapefruits 1 tablespoon finely minced shallots 1 1/4 teaspoons Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar 1 tablespoon chopped fresh lemon basil or regular basil, plus leaves for garnish Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 avocados, peeled and pitted 4 hearts of palm, cut in 1/2-inch-thick rounds 1 large head Boston lettuce (8 ounces), well washed and dried...

Ingredients 6 bone-in pork chops (loin or shoulder), cut 3/4 inch thick Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil or vegetable oil 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 large white onion, sliced 2 to 3 apples, cored and sliced (about 3 cups) 1 cup beer, white wine, cider, or chicken broth Preparation Trim the chops of excess fat. Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper on both sides....

Ingredients Clarified Butter for Cote de Boeuf Rossini 8 cipollini onions, peeled 20 purple pearl onions, peeled 8 baby carrots, peeled and trimmed 8 small new potatoes, peeled 1/4 cup diced raw marrow Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 4 tablespoons foie gras fat 1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a medium stockpot, heat clarified butter over medium-high. Add onions, carrots, and potatoes. Season with salt and pepper; toss to combine....

Ingredients 8 ounces spinach fettuccine pasta 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 cup red onion, finely diced 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 salmon fillet (8 ounces) 1/4 teaspoon dried dill weed 1 pound Roma tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped 1/4 cup dry white wine Salt and pepper, to taste 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese Preparation Cook pasta in boiling water according to the package directions....

Ingredients 3 fresh small beets, (about 10 ounces), trimmed and scrubbed Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup dried lentils, rinsed 1 cup low-sodium canned or Homemade Chicken Stock, skimmed of fat 1 clove garlic 2 fresh sprigs thyme 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander 4 six-ounce salmon fillets, skin on 1 large shallot, finely chopped 1/3 cup dry white wine 1 1/2 pounds fresh spinach, washed and stemmed...

Ingredients 3 ounces cooked sweet Italian sausage 1/4 cup pitted black and green olives 1 1/2 ounces shredded part-skim mozzarella 1/2 teaspoon fresh rosemary leaves Herb Oil Basic Grilled Pizza Dough Coarse salt and ground pepper Preparation Heat it up:Set up a grill with heat source, coals or gas, on one side over medium-high. Clean and lightly oil hot grill. Stretch it:On a lightly floured work surface, stretch or roll 1 piece Basic Grilled Pizza Dough or 4 ounces store-bought dough into a 10-inch-long oval or other desired shape....

Ingredients 12 fresh sardines, (about 1 1/2 pounds), cleaned, rinsed, and patted dry 1/3 cup olive oil 1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh herbs, such as parsley, chervil, thyme, tarragon, or basil Juice of 1 lemon Freshly ground pepper 1 tablespoon sherry-wine vinegar Olive oil cooking spray, for grill pan Preparation Place sardines in a shallow dish. Top with olive oil, 1 1/2 tablespoons herbs, and lemon juice. Turn to coat....

Ingredients 1 loaf (16 oz. box) VELVEETA™ Original Cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes (3 cups) 1 cup Old El Paso™ Thick ’n Chunky salsa 1/4 cup barbecue sauce 2 tablespoons chopped green onions (2 medium) 2 packages (6 oz each) refrigerated cooked southwestern-seasoned chicken breast strips, cut into bite-size pieces 10 oz gold tortilla chips (extra thick) 3 medium plum (Roma) tomatoes, chopped (about 1 cup) 3 cups shredded lettuce...

Ingredients 4 cups baby spinach leaves 4 cups bite-size pieces romaine lettuce 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks 2 cups chopped deli rotisserie chicken breast (from 2- to 2 1/2-lb chicken) 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped (1 cup) 3 medium green onions, chopped (3 tablespoons) 1/3 cup Italian dressing 3 tablespoons orange marmalade 1/4 cup salted cashews Preparation On large serving platter or in large bowl, toss spinach and romaine. Top with pineapple, chicken, bell pepper and onions....

Ingredients 1 1/3 cups plus 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar 1/2 cup whole blanched almonds 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 vanilla bean 12 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces, very cold Preparation Heat oven to 325 degrees. Line a baking sheet with a Silpat or parchment paper. In the bowl of a food processor fitted with the metal blade, combine 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon confectioners’ sugar and the almonds....

Ingredients 3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs (12 squares) 1/2 cup Original Bisquick™ mix 2 tablespoons sugar 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted 2 medium bananas 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 1/3 cups milk 1 package (4-serving size) vanilla or chocolate instant pudding and pie filling mix 3/4 cup miniature marshmallows 1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips Preparation In small bowl, mix cracker crumbs, Bisquick mix and sugar. Stir in butter until moistened....

Ingredients 1 box (19.5 oz) chocolate fudge brownie mix Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on brownie mix box 3 cups halved pitted dark sweet cherries (from two 12-oz bags) 1/4 cup kirsch or fruit juice 1/2 cup hot fudge topping 2 containers (8 oz each) frozen whipped topping, thawed 1 oz bittersweet chocolate Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Make and bake brownie mix as directed on box for 9-inch square pan, using water, oil and eggs....