Ingredients 2 cups fresh or thawed frozen cranberries 1 cup pure maple syrup 2 cups dry red wine, such as Pinot Noir 1/2 cup packed light-brown sugar 1 vanilla bean, split, seeds scraped Thin strips of zest from 1/2 lemon 2 teaspoons pink peppercorns, crushed Pinch of coarse salt 2/3 cup granulated sugar 2 cups seltzer Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Put cranberries into a large, high-sided skillet; set aside....
Ingredients 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 1/2 cup honey 1 package (12 ounces) silken tofu, firm or extra-firm, drained 1 cup fresh blackberries Preparation Combine 2 1/2 teaspoons of the lemon zest, lemon juice, honey, and tofu in a blender. Puree ingredients until smooth, scraping down sides of blender with rubber spatula as necessary. Divide lemon cream evenly among four bowls or serving glasses. Garnish each portion with blackberries and reserved lemon zest....
Ingredients 8 ounces trimmed pork tenderloin, cut into 1/8-by-1 1/2-inch strips 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce 2 tablespoons sweet Marsala wine 2 teaspoons sugar 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons peanut oil 1/4 cup thin slivers fresh ginger 8 scallions, white and light-green parts only, cut into 2-inch lengths and slivered 1 small savoy cabbage, (1 pound), cored and sliced 1/8-inch thick 2 carrots, peeled and grated on the large holes of a box grater...
Ingredients 6 strips bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces 2 celery stalks, peeled to remove strings and cut into 1/4 dice 1 cup small pearl onion, peeled 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 cups unsalted clam juice 4 small Yukon Gold potatoes, (about 1 pound), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice 2 bay leaves 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 5 large sprigs fresh thyme 8 pounds quahog clams, shucked, liquid reserved, and chopped into 1/2-inch pieces (2 pounds shucked clams)...
Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds red seedless grapes 1 tablespoon confectioners’ sugar 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon minced shallot 1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest, plus 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 2 celery stalks, thinly sliced crosswise, plus 1/2 cup leaves 1 head frisee, trimmed 1 Honeycrisp apple, thinly sliced...
Ingredients 6 tablespoons butter 3 pounds (about 6) Bartlett pears, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice Coarse salt 10 to 12 slices firm white sandwich bread, crusts trimmed Confectioners’ sugar, for serving 2/3 cup chilled heavy cream, very lightly whipped with 1 tablespoon granulated sugar Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat; add pears, sugar, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt....
Ingredients 3/4 cup pineapple juice 1/2 cup gin 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 teaspoons creme de cassis 2 pineapple wedges (for garnish) Preparation In a pitcher, mix together pineapple juice, gin, and lemon juice. Divide between 2 tall (Collins) glasses. Pour 1 teaspoon creme de cassis in the center of each glass; do not stir. Carefully fill glasses with ice cubes, and garnish each with a pineapple wedge. Related Video
Ingredients 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 1 small green bell pepper, chopped (1/2 cup) 1 jar (14 oz) pepperoni-flavored or regular pizza sauce 1/2 cup sliced ripe olives, if desired 6 sandwich buns, split 1 cup shredded pizza cheese blend (4 oz) Preparation In 10-inch skillet, cook beef, onion and bell pepper over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is brown; drain....
Ingredients 1/3 cup olive oil 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons honey 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1 bag (10 oz) mixed baby salad greens 2 slices prosciutto, cut into strips 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (1 oz) 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted Preparation In small bowl, beat all vinaigrette ingredients with wire whisk until smooth. In serving bowl, toss greens, prosciutto, cheese and pine nuts. Just before serving, pour vinaigrette over salad and toss to coat....
Ingredients 2 pounds sausage (veal pictured here) 1 teaspoon olive oil 2 large red onions, cut into 1/4-inch slices 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 sprig fresh rosemary Preparation In a cast-iron skillet over medium heat, brown sausage in oil on all sides, about 20 minutes. Remove from pan, and keep warm. Do not wash pan. Cook onions in same pan over medium heat, stirring often, until tender and translucent, about 15 minutes....
Ingredients 1 tablespoon honey 3 tablespoons sherry vinegar Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 1/4 cup olive oil, preferably Spanish, plus more for skillet 1/2 red onion, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup) 1 tablespoon minced garlic, (2 medium cloves) 1/3 cup brine-cured pitted green olives, such as Picholine, cut into 1/4-inch-thick rounds 1 navel orange, peel and pith cut off, flesh cut into 1/2-inch cubes 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, plus sprigs for garnish...
Ingredients 4 cups ketchup 1 medium onion, finely chopped (1/2 cup) 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1 tablespoon celery salt 1 tablespoon ground mustard 1/2 cup water 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 2 tablespoons molasses 1 tablespoon cider vinegar 4 teaspoons paprika 1/2 teaspoon pepper Preparation Spray 3- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Place all ingredients in cooker. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 6 to 8 hours. With wire whisk, vigorously beat sauce before serving....
Ingredients 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, cubed 3 jars (5 ounces each) process sharp Cheddar cheese spread 1/2 cup milk 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 2 medium green onions, thinly sliced (2 tablespoons) 1/2 cup coarsely chopped canned smoked whole almonds 4 slices bacon, crisply cooked and crumbled Assorted raw vegetables or breadsticks, if desired Preparation Heat cream cheese, cheese spread, milk and garlic in 2-quart saucepan over medium heat, stirring frequently, until cheese is melted and smooth....
Ingredients Basic Butter Cookie Dough Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Fill cookie press, and form cookies on baking sheets according to manufacturer’s instructions. If decorating, brush with egg wash, then sprinkle with sugar or sprinkles. Bake until edges are firm (not brown), 10 to 15 minutes. Cool 1 to 2 minutes on baking sheets; cool completely on a rack. Related Video
Ingredients 2 lb plum (Roma) tomatoes, chopped (8 to 10 medium) 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/2 cup olive or vegetable oil 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves 8 oz mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (2 cups) 1 package (1 lb) rotini pasta 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese Preparation In large bowl, mix tomatoes, garlic, salt, pepper, oil, basil and mozzarella cheese. Cover; refrigerate 2 hours to blend flavors....
Ingredients 3 cups sifted cake flour (not self-rising), plus more for pans 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 1/4 teaspoons salt 8 ounces (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened, plus more for pans 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar 1 vanilla bean, split and scraped, pod reserved for another use 1 cup whole milk 8 large egg whites 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup water 1 tablespoon brandy 1 1/2 cups water 2 medium baking apples, such as Rome or Cortland, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice...
Ingredients 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons mint, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt and ground black pepper 4 artichoke hearts Preparation In a bowl, combine parsley, mint, garlic, and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Rub artichoke hearts inside and out with herb mixture. Place them stem-side up in a medium pot....
Ingredients 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons shredded sweetened coconut 2 pints vanilla ice cream, slightly softened 5 ounces best-quality bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped 2 small bananas, cut into 1/2-inch chunks Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spread coconut evenly on a rimmed baking sheet; toast in oven, tossing about halfway through, until pale golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Let cool completely. Mix ice cream, chocolate, banana, and 1/2 cup toasted coconut in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment until combined, about 1 minute....
Ingredients 1/2 lb bacon (8 slices) 1/3 cup packed brown sugar 2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 1 cup of your favorite regular or nonalcoholic beer 2 eggs Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Line cookie sheet with foil. Place wire rack on top of cookie sheet. Arrange bacon in single layer on top of rack. Bake 10 minutes. Sprinkle bacon with half the brown sugar. Bake 10 minutes longer. Turn bacon over; sprinkle with remaining brown sugar....
Ingredients 3 cups fresh raspberries (red and golden, if available) 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 2 cups fresh brioche breadcrumbs (about 6 ounces) 1/3 cup packed light-brown sugar 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg Sweetened whipped cream, for serving Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a medium bowl, mix all but 1/4 cup berries with lemon juice, and set aside to macerate....
