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Ingredients 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 4 ounces dried, hot chorizo sausage, thinly sliced into rounds 1/4 cup ( 1/2 stick) unsalted butter 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper Pinch of cayenne pepper Coarse salt 2 tablespoons sherry 1 1/4 cups heavy cream 2 dozen shucked fresh oysters 8 ounces angel-hair pasta 1/4 teaspoon finely grated orange zest 2/3 cup strained oyster liquor...

Ingredients Coarse salt and ground pepper 1 medium zucchini, thinly sliced lengthwise 1 red bell pepper 1 loaf crusty bread (about 1 pound), sliced in half lengthwise 1 can (15.5 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained 1 garlic clove, roughly chopped 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 pound mortadella, prosciutto, or thinly sliced deli ham 1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves 1 cup marinated artichoke hearts, drained and quartered or sliced...

Ingredients 2 cups chopped cooked chicken 1/4 cup finely chopped celery 1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves 3 tablespoons mayonnaise or salad dressing 1/4 teaspoon onion powder 1/8 teaspoon salt Dash pepper Preparation In small bowl, mix all ingredients. Cover; refrigerate until ready to serve. Related Video

Ingredients 1 box (9 oz) frozen chopped spinach 3/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise or salad dressing 1 1/2 cups fat free plain yogurt 1 can (8 oz) water chestnuts, drained, chopped 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves or 1 tablespoons dried basil 2 tablespoons chopped green onions 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt Preparation Cook spinach as directed on box. Cool slightly; squeeze to drain well. In large bowl, mix all ingredients. Serve with pita chips or raw vegetables for dipping....

Ingredients 1 cup uncooked regular long-grain white rice 2 cups water 1 egg, beaten 1 lb. lean (at least 80%) ground beef 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms 1/2 cup sliced celery 1/3 cup soy sauce 1 tablespoon sesame oil 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce 1 1/2 cups fresh snow pea pods, halved diagonally 1/2 cup chopped green onions (8 medium) Preparation Cook rice in water as directed on package. Meanwhile, spray 12-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray....

Ingredients 2 cups sour cream 3/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar 1/2 vanilla bean, halved lengthwise Cornmeal Shortbread Dough 2 cups blackberries (about 1 pint) 1/4 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves, plus sprigs for garnish 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon Preparation Stir together sour cream and 3/4 cup sugar. Scrape in vanilla bean seeds; stir to combine. Discard pod. Refrigerate filling, covered, until firm, about 3 hours or up to 2 days, before using....

Ingredients 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting 3 tablespoons sugar, plus more for sprinkling 1 tablespoon baking powder 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries, rinsed and dried 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest 1/3 cup heavy cream, plus more for brushing 2 large eggs Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Sift flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt into a large bowl....

Ingredients 4 tablespoons melted butter, plus more for pan 2 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal 1 1/4 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon sugar 4 teaspoons baking powder 3 large eggs 1 1/4 cups buttermilk, room temperature Preparation Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Butter an 8-inch square baking pan, and set aside. Whisk together cornmeal, salt, sugar, and baking powder in a medium bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, and melted butter....

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled) 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried) 1 tablespoon baking powder 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces 1 cup buttermilk, plus more if needed Preparation Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a large bowl, combine flour, thyme, baking powder, salt, and baking soda. Using a fork, pastry blender, or your fingers, incorporate butter into flour mixture until mixture resembles coarse meal....

Ingredients 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 lb) 4 hard rolls (about 5x3 inches), split 4 slices red onion 1 large tomato, sliced 1/3 cup Caesar dressing 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (1 oz) 4 leaves romaine lettuce Preparation Between pieces of plastic wrap or waxed paper, place each chicken breast smooth side down; gently pound with flat side of meat mallet or rolling pin until about 1/4 inch thick....

Ingredients 6 large carrots 1 medium Chioggia or golden beet 1-inch piece of fresh ginger 1/2 celery stalk Preparation Place all ingredients in an electric juicer and juice. Divide between 2 glasses and serve. Related Video

Ingredients 1 cup Chocolate Cheerios™ cereal 1 1/2 cups Frosted Cheerios™ cereal 1/4 cup butter 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar 1/4 cup honey 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 cup dried strawberries, finely chopped Powdered sugar, if desired Preparation Line large cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper. In large bowl, measure cereals; set aside. In 1-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add brown sugar and honey; stir until well combined. Cook over medium heat 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved....

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup Dutch cocoa powder 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter 1/2 cup pure vegetable shortening 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 1/4 cups light-brown sugar, firmly packed 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips 1/2 cup peanut butter Preparation Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and baking soda. Set aside....

Ingredients 1 pouch (6.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ cornbread & muffin mix 2 tablespoons butter, melted 1/2 cup canned cream-style sweet corn 1/4 cup from 1 can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso™ Chopped Green Chiles 1 egg 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (2 oz) 1/4 cup butter, softened 1 1/2 tablespoons real maple syrup 2 1/2 teaspoons coarse (kosher or sea) salt Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Place foil baking cup in each of 10 regular-size muffin cups....

Ingredients 7 tablespoons unsalted butter 3 shallots, finely chopped 1 pound shiitake mushrooms, stems removed, roughly chopped 1 pound white button mushrooms, sliced 1/2 cup cognac 2 cups heavy cream 1 teaspoon English-style mustard Salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 pounds beef tenderloin, cut into strips 1/8-inch thick 1 cup (about 4 ounces) pear tomatoes, halved 1 pound pappardelle pasta, cooked 1 tablespoon creme fraiche...

Ingredients 1 large egg 2 teaspoons unsalted butter, or bacon drippings Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper Preparation Heat an 8-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat; add butter. When butter begins to sizzle, add egg; season with salt and pepper. Cook until egg whites are just set and bottom is lightly golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Serve immediately. Related Video

Ingredients 8 large eggs 16 slices brioche, toasted 1/2 cup Martha's Lemony Mayonnaise or best-quality store-bought mayonnaise 2 cups watercress, trimmed Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper Preparation Cover eggs with water in a saucepan by 1 inch. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat. Let stand, covered, for 13 minutes. Drain, and run under cold water. Peel, and slice into rounds. Spread brioche slices generously with mayonnaise. Top each of 8 slices with 1 sliced egg and 1/4 cup watercress....

Ingredients 3/4 cup ketchup 1/4 cup apple-cider vinegar 2 tablespoons light-brown sugar 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 2 teaspoons smoked paprika (pimentón) Preparation Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 10 minutes. Sauce can be refrigerated in an airtight container up to 1 week. Related Video

Ingredients 3 egg whites 1 1/4 cups blanched whole almonds (about 7 oz) 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon Betty Crocker™ red gel food color 3 tablespoons granulated sugar 1/4 cup whipping cream 1 teaspoon light corn syrup 2 oz bittersweet or semisweet baking chocolate, finely chopped 1 tablespoon butter, softened Preparation Fill small bowl half full with hot water. Place egg whites in custard cup or another small bowl; place in bowl of water, making sure water doesn’t get into the egg whites....

Ingredients 1 large head cauliflower, cut into 1/2- to 1-inch florets Cooking spray Salt and pepper 6 slices bacon, chopped 1/2 cup finely chopped sweet onion 1/2 cup olive oil 1/4 cup white vinegar 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon paprika Preparation Heat oven to 425°F. Spread cauliflower in single layer on nonstick cookie sheet; spray cauliflower with cooking spray. Sprinkle with salt and pepper; toss well. Roast 15 minutes....