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Ingredients 3 strips bacon, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick pieces 4 ounces chanterelle mushrooms, sliced if large 8 small cipollini onions, peeled 2 teaspoons fresh thyme 2 cups dry red wine 4 large eggs 3/4 cup demi-glace or rich veal stock 1 tablespoon unsalted butter Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 4 large slices (3/4 inch thick) Tartine Bakery’s Country Bread Preparation Cook bacon in a medium skilletover medium-high heat, untilfat renders but bacon is not yetcrisp, about 5 minutes....

Ingredients 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon minced garlic 3 pounds ripe plum tomatoes or a combination of plum and beefsteak, coarsely chopped (about 8 cups) Coarse salt Preparation Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add garlic, and cook 20 seconds (do not let brown). Stir in tomatoes and 2 teaspoons salt. Raise heat, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer vigorously, stirring frequently, until sauce has reduced and thickened slightly, 15 to 20 minutes....

Ingredients 4 slices white sandwich bread, such as pain de mie (Pullman), about 1/2-inch thick Monterey Jack cheese, cut in 1/8-inch thick slices (about 2 ounces) Cheddar cheese, cut in 1/8-inch thick slices (about 2 ounces) Unsalted butter, room temperature Preparation Heat a large cast-iron or heavy metal skillet over medium-low heat. Place two slices of bread on a work surface, and cover each with a layer of Monterey Jack and a layer of cheddar cheese; top with the remaining slices of bread....

Ingredients 1 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup corn syrup 12 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt Preparation Place heavy cream and corn syrup in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in chocolate; whisk until melted and well combined. Stir in vanilla and salt. Transfer fudge sauce to a glass container and let cool at room temperature until thickened, about 1 hour....

Ingredients 4 cups frozen potatoes O’Brien with onions and peppers (from 28-oz bag), thawed 1 bag (12 oz) frozen sweet peas, thawed 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with green chiles, undrained 4 teaspoons curry powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon garlic salt 12 chicken drumsticks 1 tablespoon vegetable oil Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon basil pesto 1 tablespoon mayonnaise 2 slices bread 2 slices cooked oven roasted chicken 2 slices prosciutto 2 slices mozzarella cheese 2 slices roasted red pepper 1 teaspoon butter Preparation Spread pesto and mayonnaise on one slice of bread. Layer meats, cheese, and peppers to make a sandwich. Top with second slice of bread. Spread top bread slice with half of butter. Heat a grill pan over medium heat and spray with cooking spray....

Ingredients 1 cup sugar 1 cup water 12 strips lemon zest (from 2 lemons) Preparation Heat sugar, water, and lemon zest in a small saucepan over high heat, stirring occasionally, until sugar dissolves. Let stand until cool, about 20 minutes. (Syrup can be refrigerated for up to 1 week.) Related Video

Ingredients 1/4 cup unsalted macadamia nuts, roughly chopped 1 tablespoon heavy cream 1 teaspoon sugar Preparation Heat oven to 350 degrees. Toss all ingredients in small bowl; spread onto small ungreased baking pan. Bake until sugar is golden, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool. Related Video

Ingredients 3 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats 1/4 cup chopped pecans 1/4 cup chopped almonds 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt 5 teaspoons vegetable oil 5 tablespoons pure maple syrup 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Preparation Preheat oven to 325 degrees. In a large bowl, toss together oats, pecans, almonds, salt, vegetable oil, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Spread oat mixture on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake until golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes, rotating sheet halfway through....

Ingredients 4 garlic cloves, minced Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 1 first cut of beef brisket (3 1/2 to 4 pounds) 3 Meyer lemons 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons pomegranate seeds 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives 2 teaspoons finely grated Meyer lemon zest 2 garlic cloves, minced Flaked sea salt Preparation Make the brisket: Mash garlic and a pinch of salt using a mortar and pestle or the side of a knife until a paste forms....

Ingredients 4 Japanese eggplants, 6 to 8 inches long 3/4 cup sweet miso 2 teaspoons light tamari sauce Preparation In a large steamer, steam the eggplant for 10 to 12 minutes, until very tender. Turn on the broiler. Combine the miso and tamari in a small bowl. Make a 1/2-inch-deep lengthwise slit down the eggplants. Spoon 2 tablespoons of miso into each eggplant. Place on a baking sheet and slide under the broiler until slightly browned, about 2 to 3 minutes....

Ingredients 3 mandarin oranges, peeled and sectioned, sections cut in half crosswise (1 cup) 1/2 fresh pineapple, cut in chunks (2 cups) 3 kiwis, peeled, quartered lengthwise and sliced crosswise (1 cup) 1 cup sweetened coconut, plus some for garnish 1 cup plain, thick Greek yogurt 1 tablespoon honey 1/2 teaspoon vanilla Preparation Place orange sections, pineapple, kiwi, and coconut in a bowl. Toss to combine. Whisk together the yogurt, honey, and vanilla....

Ingredients 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour 2 green bell peppers, cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices 1 large onion, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices 2 celery stalks, cut into 1/2-inch-thick pieces 6 canned whole plum tomatoes (from one 28-ounce can), crushed 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) low-sodium chicken broth 2 teaspoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, plus more for garnish 1 1/2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning...

Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ white cake mix Water, vegetable oil and egg whites called for on cake mix box 2/3 cup seedless strawberry or raspberry jam 6 to 8 medium strawberries (about 6 oz), hulled 2 containers Betty Crocker™ Whipped fluffy white frosting 12 strawberries, sliced, for garnish if desired Preparation Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups....

Ingredients 1 1/4 pounds baby red potatoes 1/2 cup fresh or frozen peas 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/3 cup chopped mint leaves 3/4 teaspoon coarse salt Freshly ground pepper Preparation Cook potatoes in a pot of boiling water until easily pierced with a fork, 11 to 14 minutes; drain. Halve potatoes. Meanwhile, simmer peas in a saucepan of water until tender, about 4 minutes; drain, reserving 1/4 cup cooking liquid....

Ingredients 3 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 2 teaspoons ground ginger 1 teaspoon ground cloves 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 eggs 1 tub (12 oz) Betty Crocker™ Whipped Fluffy White Frosting 2 tablespoons red cinnamon candies Preparation In medium bowl, mix flour, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, salt and nutmeg; set aside....

Ingredients 1 teaspoon salt 1 medium head cauliflower (about 2 lb), trimmed and cut into florets 4 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 2 cups soft bread crumbs (about 3 slices bread) 2 tablespoons olive oil Preparation In 10-inch skillet, heat 1 inch water to boiling. Stir in salt. Add cauliflower and return to boiling. Boil uncovered 3 minutes or until almost tender. Drain cauliflower in colander and immediately rinse under cold water to stop cooking....

Ingredients Salt 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 head iceberg lettuce 2 red bell peppers 3 scallions 1 cucumber Quick Peanut Vinaigrette 2 tablespoons chopped unsalted peanuts Preparation In a skillet, bring 1 cup salted water to a simmer. Add chicken, cover, and cook over low heat 5 minutes. Turn off heat; let steam 5 minutes. Shred chicken with a fork. Cut lettuce and bell peppers into strips; slice scallions. Quarter cucumber lengthwise; slice thinly....

Ingredients 1 pound whole wheat linguine 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon crushed red-pepper flakes 4 garlic cloves, minced 4 medium red bell peppers, cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick strips 1 teaspoon coarse salt Preparation Bring 6 quarts water to a boil in a large pot. Add the pasta; cook according to package instructions until al dente. Meanwhile, heat oil, red-pepper flakes, and garlic in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until oil is hot but not smoking, about 2 minutes....

Ingredients 1/3 cup tomato juice 2 ounces blanco or reposado tequila 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice Ice Hot-pepper sauce, such as Tabasco Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish Preparation In a large glass, combine tomato juice, tequila, and lime juice. Add ice and several dashes hot-pepper sauce, and garnish with cilantro. Related Video