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Ingredients 10 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces, plus more for pan 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 8 ounces semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, chopped 4 ounces cream cheese, room-temperature 1 1/2 cups sugar 4 large eggs Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Brush a 9-inch square baking pan with butter. Line bottom and two sides with a strip of parchment paper, leaving a 2-inch overhang on the two sides....

Ingredients 5 medium fennel bulbs (about 2 1/2 lb), trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch wedges, fronds reserved (6 cups) 2 tablespoons butter, melted 3 tablespoons butter 2 cups thinly sliced onions 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton) 1 cup heavy whipping cream 1 cup Progresso™ plain panko crispy bread crumbs 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (4 oz)...

Ingredients 60 littleneck clams (scrubbed well) Preparation Heat grill to medium-high. Place clams directly on grill grates. Close lid, and cook until clams open, 5 to 6 minutes. Discard any unopened clams. Related Video

Ingredients One 10-ounce head radicchio 3/4 cup (3 ounces) finely grated Fontina 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar Salt and freshly ground pepper 2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil Lemon wedges for serving Preparation Keeping base intact, quarter radicchio so head opens out into four wedges. Combine vinegar, salt, pepper, and 1 1/2 teaspoons oregano. Whisk in oil. Brush half the vinaigrette over and into cut radicchio. Place a grill pan over medium heat....

Ingredients 9 to 10 graham crackers (each 2 1/2 by 5 inches) 2 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup sugar 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk 3/4 cup fresh lime juice (from 4 to 6 limes), or fresh or bottled key-lime juice 4 large egg yolks Pinch salt Slivered lime zest, for garnish (optional) Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Process graham crackers and 2 tablespoons sugar in a food processor until fine crumbs form; add butter....

Ingredients 1/2 cup uncooked elbow macaroni (2 oz) 1 box (10 oz) frozen broccoli & cheese sauce Preparation In 2-quart saucepan, cook macaroni as directed on package. Drain; return to saucepan. Meanwhile, cook broccoli as directed on box. Stir broccoli with cheese sauce into macaroni. Related Video

Ingredients 3 pounds ripe mangoes, peeled 1 cup plain whole-milk yogurt 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice Preparation Cut the flesh away from each mango pit. Transfer the flesh to a blender. Blend until pureed; mixture should yield about 3 1/2 cups. Add yogurt and lime juice to the processor, and process until combined. Working in batches if necessary, add 2 cups ice; blend until combined. Serve cold....

Ingredients One 4-inch square dried kombu, cleaned with a damp cloth 2/3 cup bonito flakes (fish flakes) 1/3 pound (1 package) enoki mushrooms, a few reserved for garnish 2 tablespoons miso 2 scallions, finely sliced Preparation In a pot, combine the kombu and water to cover and bring to a boil. Remove the kelp and discard. Add the bonito flakes, stir well, and remove from the heat. Let the flakes settle to the bottom of the pot....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon Clarified Butter 3 large eggs Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese 1/2 cup tomato salsa Several sprigs cilantro 1 12-inch flour tortilla Avocado slices, optional Preparation Heat butter in a 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Whisk eggs, and season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Pour into pan; cook, whisking constantly and shaking pan vigorously until eggs begin to set but are still quite loose....

Ingredients 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter 1/4 cup olive oil 2 teaspoons minced garlic 4 cups finely chopped onions 3 cups finely chopped celery 2 cups finely chopped carrots 1 tablespoon freshly chopped thyme 1 tablespoon freshly chopped sage 10 cups 1/2-inch cubes day-old baguette or ciabatta bread 4 cups (about 120) shucked oysters, liquid reserved 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 1 1/2 cups Chris Hastings’s Turkey Stock...

Ingredients 1 package (14 ounces) thawed frozen puff pastry (preferably Dufour), chilled All-purpose flour, for baking sheet 1 large egg white, lightly beaten, for egg wash Coarse and fine sanding sugar, for sprinkling (optional) 1 pound 4 ounces black plums, pitted and cut into 3/4-inch-thick wedges (about 4 cups) 6 ounces blackberries (1 1/4 cups) 1/2 cup granulated sugar 3 tablespoons cornstarch 1/8 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder Coarse salt Freshly ground pepper (optional)...

Ingredients 1/3 cup freshly made strong espresso or coffee, hot 1/2 cup sugar 1 cup fresh ricotta cheese 1 tablespoon amaretto 1/2 tablespoon grated lemon zest Pinch of salt 3 large eggs, at room temperature, yolks and whites separated 6 crisp amaretti cookies 1/4 cup kirsch (cherry liqueur) 1/4 cup sugar Zest of 1/4 lemon, in strips 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper 2 cups (1/2 pound) dried cherries...

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails removed Coarse salt and ground pepper 6 plum tomatoes, chopped (about 3 cups) 1/2 small red onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, chopped 1/2 cucumber, peeled and chopped 1/2 cup finely chopped, jarred roasted bell peppers (we used both red and yellow peppers) 1 1/2 cups tomato juice 2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar Preparation In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over high heat, swirling to coat bottom of pan....

Ingredients 1 3/4 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 lb turkey Italian sausages, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 large red bell pepper, chopped (1 1/2 cups) 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup) 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves 1/2 to 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1 can (28 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained 1 can (6 oz) tomato paste 1 can (14 oz) artichoke heart quarters, drained...

Ingredients 2 quarts apple cider 9 McIntosh apples, coarsely chopped 5 Gala apples, coarsely chopped 2 tablespoons peeled and chopped fresh ginger 1 1/2 tablespoons black peppercorns, cracked 1 1/4 tablespoons mace 1 tablespoon whole cloves, cracked 2 cinnamon sticks or 1 tablespoon Saigon cinnamon 5 star anise, cracked 2 medium or 1 large sweet potatoes 2 teaspoons coarse salt, plus more, for roasting 2/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour...

Ingredients 1 box (15.25 oz) Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ Yellow Cake Mix (or your favorite flavor) Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box Tray or cardboard (15x12 inches), covered with wrapping paper and plastic food wrap or foil 1 1/2 containers Betty Crocker™ Whipped fluffy white frosting Food colors Preparation Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Spray bottom only of 13x9-inch pan with baking spray with flour....

Ingredients 2 cups packed brown sugar 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 2 teaspoons vanilla 1/2 teaspoon rum extract 2 eggs 2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 bag (12 oz) white chocolate chunks 1 cup chopped walnuts 1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chunks (from 12-oz bag) 1 teaspoon vegetable oil Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, beat brown sugar, butter, vanilla, rum extract and eggs with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy....

Ingredients 1 pound large fresh cepes, or porcini, mushrooms, or a mix of chanterelles, cremini, portobello, or white button mushrooms, wiped clean, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch slices 3 tablespoons fresh mint, preferably wild, or oregano 4 large cloves garlic, halved lengthwise, green germ removed, and thinly sliced crosswise 1 tablespoon walnut oil or extra-virgin olive oil Fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Preparation Preheat oven to 425 degrees....

Ingredients 1 box (15.25 oz) Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ Yellow Cake Mix (or your favorite flavor) Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box 1 tub (12 oz) Betty Crocker™ Whipped Fluffy White Frosting or 1 tub (16 oz) Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy Vanilla Frosting Yellow and red food colors Blue and green neon food colors 3 packages (2.17 oz each) tropical flavor candy-coated fruit-flavored chewy candies or 1 bag (8 oz) M&M’s® chocolate candies...

Ingredients 1 cup small pieces white bread (torn from day-old rustic bread, crust removed) 1 small clove garlic, minced 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1/2 English cucumber, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces, plus 8 very thin rounds for garnish 1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped (about 1 1/2 peppers) jarred roasted red bell peppers 2 pounds beefsteak tomatoes, cut into quarters 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt...