Ingredients 4 large egg whites 1 cup packed light-brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature, cut into tablespoons Preparation In a heatproof bowl set over (not in) a pan of simmering water, whisk together egg whites, sugar, and salt. Cook, whisking constantly, until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture is warm to the touch. Transfer to the clean bowl of an electric mixer....
Ingredients 1 1/4 cups sugar 1/3 cup heavy cream 6 large egg whites Pinch of kosher salt 1 pound (4 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature, cut into tablespoon-sized pieces 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Preparation Make caramel: Pour 1/4 cup water into a medium heavy-bottom saucepan. Add 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until sugar is dissolved and syrup is clear. Continue to cook, without stirring, until syrup comes to a boil, washing down sides of pan with a wet pastry brush 2 or 3 times to prevent crystals from forming....
Ingredients Rustic bread Extra-virgin olive oil Beefsteak tomatoes Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper Oregano Preparation Brush rustic bread slices with extra-virgin olive oil. Toast in a heavy skillet (preferably cast-iron) over medium-high heat until golden, about 30 seconds per side; transfer to a platter. Halve ripe beefsteak tomatoes; brush cut sides with oil. Sear facedown in skillet, without moving, until charred, 4 to 5 minutes. Use a metal spatula to loosen tomatoes from pan....
Ingredients 2 cans (18.5 oz each) Progresso™ Traditional potato with broccoli & cheese chowder 1 cup cubed cooked chicken breast 1 cup diced cooked ham 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz) Preparation In 3-quart saucepan, heat soup, chicken and ham over medium-high heat 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Slowly stir in cheese. Cook about 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until cheese is melted. Related Video
Ingredients 1/2 cup store-bought passion-fruit puree 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1/2 cup granulated sugar Pinch of salt 2 tablespoons cornstarch 2 large egg yolks, lightly beaten 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut in small pieces 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for work surface 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1 large egg 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 3 1/2 ounces unsweetened medium-flake coconut (about 1 1/2 cups) Confectioners' sugar, for dusting Preparation Make the curd: Bring passion-fruit puree, lemon juice, sugar, salt, and cornstarch to a simmer in a medium saucepan over medium heat....
Ingredients 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pans 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled), plus more for pans 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup sour cream 1 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 2 large eggs Confectioners' sugar (optional) 1 cup packed dark-brown sugar 1 cup all-purpose flour, (spooned and leveled) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 cup (1 stick) chilled unsalted butter, cut into small pieces Preparation Prepare streusel topping: In a medium bowl, stir together brown sugar, flour, and salt....
Ingredients 1/3 cup water 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 2 teaspoons cornstarch 2 tablespoons honey 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel 1 cup uncooked instant white rice 1 cup water 1 teaspoon olive or vegetable oil 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 small orange bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces Preparation In 2-cup measuring cup, stir 1/3 cup water, the lemon juice, cornstarch, honey and lemon peel until cornstarch is dissolved; set aside....
Ingredients 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 pound frozen pearl onions, thawed and patted dry 2 teaspoons sugar Coarse salt and ground pepper 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh thyme (or 1/4 teaspoon dried) Preparation Heat oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Add onions. Cook, tossing occasionally, until beginning to brown, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with sugar; season with salt and pepper. Add 2/3 cup water and thyme; cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are tender and liquid has evaporated, about 20 minutes....
Ingredients Nonstick cooking spray 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled) 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt 3/4 cup rolled oats (not quick-cooking) 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (6 ounces) 1 cup walnut pieces, toasted 1/2 cup raisins 1 can (14 ounces) condensed milk 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut (7 ounces) Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees....
Ingredients 1 cup canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced Coarse salt and ground pepper 3 ounces crumbled feta 8 slices rustic bread or olive bread 1/2 medium cucumber, thinly sliced 1 tomato, thinly sliced Preparation In a food processor, pulse chickpeas, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and parsley until finely chopped....
Ingredients 1/2 lb pork tenderloin, cut crosswise into 4 slices 3 tablespoons olive oil-and-vinegar dressing 2 teaspoons grated lime peel 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves 4 slices (1 oz each) provolone cheese (from deli) 4 soft kaiser rolls, split 8 thin slices (1 oz each) baked ham (from deli) 3 tablespoons yellow mustard 3 tablespoons dill pickle relish Preparation Between pieces of plastic wrap, gently pound pork with flat side of meat mallet until very thin....
Ingredients 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup water Juice of 1 lime 1/2 cantaloupe, peeled and seeded 1 pound piece of watermelon, without the rind 1 tablespoon small fresh mint leaves, for garnish Preparation In a small saucepan, combine sugar and 1/2 cup water; place over medium-high heat. Bring just to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer, and cook until syrup has thickened slightly, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in lime juice, and chill in an ice-water bath....
Ingredients 4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for work surface 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon baking powder 10 tablespoons (1 1/4 sticks) cold unsalted butter, diced 2/3 cup cold vegetable shortening Preparation Combine the flour, salt, and baking powder in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade. Add the butter and vegetable shortening, and pulse until the fat is the size of peas. Pulsing the processor, add 3/4 cup iced water; pulse just until the dough starts to form a ball....
Ingredients Toasts Thin slices of prosciutto Melon, such as cantaloupe Aged balsamic vinegar Preparation Top toasts (do not rub with garlic or drizzle with oil) with thin slices of prosciutto and melon, such as cantaloupe. (Use a vegetable peeler or a mandoline for the fruit.) Drizzle with aged balsamic vinegar. Related Video
Ingredients 3/4 cup sugar 12 ounces raspberries, fresh or frozen Preparation In a small saucepan over medium heat, boil raspberries and sugar 10 minutes, or until mixture thickens. Strain through a fine sieve, add water, a tablespoon at a time, until mixture resembles a sauce. Refrigerate until ready to use. Related Video
Ingredients 1 large eggplant 4 garlic cloves (skin on) 1/4 cup olive oil, plus more for serving 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 3 tablespoons tahini (sesame paste) 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt Paprika, for garnish (optional) Preparation Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Place eggplant and garlic on a rimmed baking sheet and rub with 2 tablespoons oil. Roast until garlic is soft and golden, 20 minutes. Remove garlic and set aside....
Ingredients 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, (6 ounces each) 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 cup dry white wine, or chicken broth 1/2 cup heavy cream 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon dried tarragon (or 1 tablespoon chopped fresh) Preparation Sprinkle chicken breasts with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken; saute until cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes, turning once....
Ingredients 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon finely grated peeled fresh ginger 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 4 cups thinly sliced shiitake mushrooms (8 ounces) 4 boneless, skinless salmon fillets, preferably wild sockeye (5 ounces each; 1 inch thick) Coarse salt 2 teaspoons toasted-sesame oil 1 teaspoon black sesame seeds 1 1/3 cups fresh pea shoots (2 ounces) Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees....
Ingredients 2 cups uncooked instant white rice 2 cups water 2 tablespoons light sesame or vegetable oil 1 lb. shelled deveined uncooked medium shrimp (about 30 shrimp), tails removed 1 (1-lb.) pkg. precut stir-fry vegetables 2 tablespoons water 2/3 cup purchased stir-fry sauce Preparation Cook rice in 2 cups water as directed on package. Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in wok or 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until hot....
Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ white cake mix 1 box (4-serving size) white chocolate instant pudding and pie filling mix 1/2 cup butter, melted 2 whole eggs 1 egg, separated 1/2 cup water 1 1/2 cups frozen raspberries 1 box (8 oz) cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup sugar Preparation Spray 4 1/2-quart slow cooker with baking spray with flour. In large bowl, dump cake mix, removing and setting aside 1/2 cup of the dry mix....
