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Ingredients 2 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting 1/4 cup granulated sugar 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt 2 sticks (1 cup) cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces 1 large egg yolk 1/4 cup ice water 3/4 pound Concord grapes, stems removed 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon water 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 large egg, lightly beaten Coarse sanding sugar, for sprinkling Creme fraiche, for serving Preparation Pate Brisee Extra: Pulse flour, granulated sugar, and salt in a food processor to combine....

Ingredients 1 pound carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Coarse salt and ground pepper 3/4 pound ground beef chuck (85 percent lean) 1 1/2 teaspoons reserved spice mix from Spicy Potatoes and Peas with Chicken 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves 1 bunch scallions, white and green parts separated, half of each minced and remaining thinly sliced 1 large egg, lightly beaten...

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup finely chopped crystallized ginger 1/4 cup finely chopped sweetened dried cranberries 2 teaspoons grated gingerroot 2 tablespoons white sparkling sugar Preparation In medium bowl, beat butter with electric mixer on medium speed until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating well. On low speed, beat in flour and salt until blended. Add crystallized ginger, cranberries and gingerroot; beat just until blended....

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium red onion, chopped 1 garlic clove, minced 1 red bell pepper (ribs and seeds removed), chopped 2 cans (19 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained 1 can (14.5 ounces) vegetable broth 1 tablespoon cider vinegar 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano Coarse salt and ground pepper Garnishes (optional): lime wedges, fresh cilantro, and sliced radishes Preparation Prepare rice according to package instructions....

Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ white cake mix Water, vegetable oil and egg whites called for on cake mix box 1/4 teaspoon each Betty Crocker™ gel food colors (neon pink, neon purple, neon orange, neon green, classic blue) 1 1/2 cups marshmallow creme 3/4 cup butter, softened 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar Betty Crocker™ gel food colors (neon pink, neon purple, neon orange, neon green, classic blue) Preparation Heat oven to 350°F (for all pans)....

Ingredients 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon fine sea salt 2 pinches freshly ground white pepper 3 tablespoons red-wine vinegar 3 tablespoons sherry vinegar 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon corn oil Preparation In a small mixing bowl, whisk together mustard, salt, pepper, and vinegars. Whisking constantly, slowly drizzle in olive oil, then corn oil. Store, tightly covered, in the refrigerator for up to 1 week....

Ingredients Greens such as curly endive, mustard, napa cabbage, leaf lettuce, radicchio 1/2 medium jicama, peeled and cut into sticks 4 carrots, peeled and cut into sticks 4 celery stalks, cut into sticks 1 bunch radishes, trimmed 1 cup cauliflowerets 1 cup broccoli flowerets 1 1/2 cups spinach dip Preparation Choose new clay flowerpots and saucers in a variety of sizes. Line pots with plastic wrap, and loosely fill with greens....

Ingredients 1/4 cup ricotta 1/2 bunch asparagus, grilled 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest 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 8 soft sub or hoagie buns (about 6 to 7 inch), split 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil 1 medium onion, halved, thinly sliced 1 medium red bell pepper, coarsely chopped 4 cups small broccoli florets 3 cups sliced fresh mushrooms (8 oz) 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt 1 tablespoon water 1/4 cup Italian dressing 8 slices (3/4 oz each) Havarti cheese 8 slices (3/4 oz each) Cheddar cheese...

Ingredients 1 1/3 cup water 1 teaspoon sugar 1 package yeast 3 cups flour plus 1 tablespoon 1/4 cup cornmeal 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup olive oil plus more for coating Preparation In a medium-sized mixing bowl, place water, sugar, and yeast, letting dissolve 3-4 minutes. In a separate bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, and salt. Slowly add the flour mixture to the water/yeast mixture in thirds. Before the last addition, add 1/4 cup olive oil....

Ingredients 3/4 cup heavy cream 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped 3 large matzo crackers 1 pint mint chip ice cream 1 pint chocolate ice cream 1/3 cup coarsely chopped natural almonds, toasted Preparation In a small saucepan, bring cream to a boil over medium-high. Immediately remove from heat and add chocolate. Let sit 5 minutes, then whisk until chocolate is melted and smooth, 1 minute. Place 1 matzo cracker on a parchment-lined baking sheet....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 crust from 1 box (14.1 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Pie Crusts (2 Count), softened as directed on box 1 tablespoon butter, melted 1/4 cup white vanilla baking chips (from 11-oz bag) 6 cups Cinnamon Chex™ cereal 1/4 cup butter 2 tablespoons sugar Preparation Heat oven to 425°F. Line large cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper. In small bowl, mix 3 tablespoons sugar and the cinnamon....

Ingredients 4 cups frozen DOLE® Mixed Berries (from two 12-oz packages) 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup cornstarch 1 crust from 1 package (12 oz) frozen Pillsbury™ Deep Dish Pie Crusts (2 Count) 1 tablespoon cold water 1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin 1 cup heavy whipping cream 1/2 cup white vanilla baking chips (from 12-oz bag) Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Place cookie sheet on oven rack. In medium bowl, toss Filling ingredients until well mixed....

Ingredients 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup fine yellow cornmeal 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt 1/4 cup granulated sugar 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature 1 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup 1 large egg 1/2 cup milk 1 1/4 cups fresh or thawed, frozen sweet corn kernels (from about 1 1/2 ears) 2 teaspoons turbinado sugar Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter 20 (1/4-cup) muffin cups; set aside....

Ingredients 1 package (4.7 oz) Old El Paso™ Stand ‘N Stuff™ taco shells 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 lb ground turkey 1 medium chopped onion (1/2 cup) 1 package (0.85 oz) Old El Paso™ chicken taco seasoning mix 1/3 cup water 1 can (16 oz) Progresso™ black beans, drained, rinsed 1 can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles, drained 2 cups shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese (8 oz) 1...

Ingredients 1 cup rice-wine vinegar 1/2 cup superfine sugar 8 small (2-inch) beets 8 ounces pitted Ligurian olives 1 1/2 cups extra-virgin olive oil 4 slices sourdough bread (crusts removed) Sea salt 64 very small radishes, such as French breakfast or cherry bell, trimmed and quartered 16 very small red pearl onions 1/2 cup creme fraiche 1 1/4 cups fresh goat cheese 1/3 cup aged balsamic vinegar 1 cup baby watercress...

Ingredients Yellow Butter Cupcakes Yellow gel-paste food coloring Swiss Meringue Buttercream for Cupcake Decorating Pastry bag Coupler Drop-flower tip Small plain tip Preparation Using a serrated knife, trim tops of cupcakes to make level. Add 1 drop gel-paste food coloring to 3 cups buttercream. Stir well to combine. Add more food coloring, a drop at a time, stirring constantly, until desired color is reached. Transfer remaining buttercream to a pastry bag fitted with a coupler....

Ingredients Vegetable-oil cooking spray 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting 1 1/4 cups (2 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature 3/4 cup (6 ounces) cream cheese, room temperature 1 cup salted shelled pistachios, ground to a paste in a food processor 3 cups sugar 6 large eggs, room temperature 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 1 tablespoon coarse salt 3/4 cup coarsely chopped salted pistachios Drippy Icing 1 1/2 cups unsalted pistachio slivers...

Ingredients 2 dried bay leaves 6 sprigs fresh rosemary, or 2 teaspoons crushed dried rosemary 4 sprigs fresh flat-leaf parsley 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns 3 tablespoons olive oil 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 4 stalks celery, cut into 1/4-inch dice 6 leeks, white parts only, washed well, thinly sliced 4 shallots, diced 6 cloves garlic, minced 2 1/2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces 8 cups Homemade Chicken Stock, or canned low-sodium chicken broth, skimmed of fat...

Ingredients 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 medium sweet onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 1/2 lb butternut squash, peeled, seeded, cut into 1-inch cubes 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon salt 1 carton (32 oz) reduced-sodium vegetable broth (4 cups) 1 can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles 3 soft corn tortillas (6 inch), torn into small pieces 1/2 cup half-and-half Thinly sliced root vegetable chips, if desired...