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Ingredients 3/4 cup sugar 1 tablespoon corn syrup 1/4 cup water 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/4 cup whipping cream 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1/4 teaspoon coarse sea salt 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 4 cups miniature marshmallows 5 cups Rice Chex™ cereal 4 cups plain popcorn 1 cup unsalted peanuts 1/4 teaspoon coarse sea salt Additional coarse sea salt for garnish Preparation To make the Caramel Layer, in 1- to 2-quart saucepan, stir together sugar, corn syrup and water....

Ingredients 1 dried one-quarter-ounce package porcini mushrooms 1 large clove garlic 1 small onion, (about 5 ounces), peeled and cut into quarters 2 small carrots, peeled and cut into chunks 1 large rib celery, strings removed, cut into chunks 1 pound veal shoulder, trimmed of all fat and cut into 1/4-inch dice 1/2 cup dry red wine 1/4 cup Low-Fat Tomato Sauce 3 1/2 cups Homemade Chicken Stock, or canned low-sodium chicken broth, skimmed of fat...

Ingredients 3 cups Rice Chex™ cereal 3 cups Corn Chex™ cereal 2 cups bite-size cheese crackers 2 cups bite-size pretzel twists 1 cup salted peanuts 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 tablespoons water 1 packet (1 oz) Old El Paso™ Original Taco Seasoning Mix Preparation In large microwavable bowl, mix cereals, crackers, pretzels and peanuts. In small bowl, stir together oil, water and taco seasoning mix. Pour over cereal mixture, stirring until evenly coated....

Ingredients 3 cups water 8 to 10 thin, tender thyme sprigs 1/2 teaspoon whole coriander seeds, lightly crushed 1/2 teaspoon whole fennel seeds, lightly crushed Preparation Bring water to a boil. Steep thyme and the coriander and fennel seeds for 10 minutes. Strain through a fine sieve. Serve warm or chilled. Strained tea can be refrigerated up to 1 day. Related Video

Ingredients 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup butter or margarine 1/4 cup maple syrup 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder 1/2 cup chopped pecans 10 slices (1/2 inch thick) French bread 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup chopped pecans 10 slices (1/2 inch thick) French bread 6 eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla 3/4 cup whipping cream 3/4 cup milk 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup whipping cream...

Ingredients 2 ripe Hass avocados 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, or to taste 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 1 lemon) Sea salt and freshly ground pepper Preparation Halve avocados lengthwise. Twist halves to separate them, and remove pits. Run a large spoon between the flesh and skin, scooping out the flesh in one piece; discard skins. Slice into wedges, and place avocados on a serving platter. Drizzle with oil and lemon juice....

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups oat flour 2 1/2 cups quinoa flour 3/4 cup flax meal 1/2 cup frozen, organic, unsweetened blueberries 1/4 cup olive oil 1 large egg Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with a nonstick baking mat or parchment paper; set aside. In a large bowl, mix together all ingredients with 1 cup water to form a dough. Roll out mixture between two sheets of plastic wrap to 1/4-inch thick; remove plastic wrap and cut out biscuits with a 3 1/2-inch bone-shaped cookie cutter....

Ingredients 1/2 cup sugar 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, (1 stick) 1/3 cup molasses 1 teaspoon grated orange zest 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/3 cup flour 2 tablespoons Cognac Preparation Heat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium saucepan combine sugar, butter, molasses, zest, ginger, and cinnamon over medium heat. Bring to a boil; remove from heat. Whisk in flour. Add cognac, and whisk until smooth. Drop batter, 1 heaping tablespoon at a time, onto a baking sheet lined with a Silpat baking mat....

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour, (spooned and leveled) 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil Coarse salt and ground pepper 2 bunches Broccolini (1 pound total) 1/4 cup grated Parmesan 2/3 cup crumbled feta (3 ounces) 1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes 1 large egg, lightly beaten Preparation In a medium bowl, combine flour, oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/3 cup cold water. With a fork, stir to combine. Knead dough 1 minute. Cover with plastic wrap and let rest 30 minutes....

Ingredients 4 (10 inch) flour tortillas, heated as directed on package 8 to 12 leaves leaf lettuce 12 oz oven-roasted turkey breast slices 12 slices bacon, crisply cooked 1 large tomato, cut into thin wedges 1 avocado, pitted, peeled and cut into thin wedges 1 cup torn arugula 1/2 cup ranch dressing Preparation Lay tortillas on work surface. Fan lettuce on top three-fourths of each tortilla; top evenly with turkey, bacon, tomato, avocado, arugula and dressing....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 red onion, cut into wedges (about 1 1/2 cups) 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and coarsely chopped (about 1 3/4 cups) 4 oz fresh sugar snap peas (about 1 cup) 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1/2 cup chicken broth 2 tablespoons cider vinegar 1...

Ingredients 10 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for pan 1 cup hazelnuts All-purpose flour, for pan 3/4 cup firmly packed light-brown sugar 6 large whole eggs, separated 4 large egg whites 12 ounces bittersweet chocolate, melted and cooled, plus 4 ounces roughly chopped 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract 1 tablespoon rum, optional Pinch of salt 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar 1 cup superfine sugar Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees....

Ingredients 1/2 butternut squash, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes (about 8 ounces) 1 small head celeriac, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes 2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into thick matchsticks 1/2 cup white cauliflower florets 1/2 cup green cauliflower florets 8 ounces brussels sprouts, cleaned and trimmed, sliced lengthwise if large 1 medium beet, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch pieces 1 small turnip, or 2 parsnips, peeled and cut into thick, 1-inch-long matchsticks...

Ingredients 4 shucked ears of corn 1 sliced Hass avocado 1/4 cup fresh cilantro 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt Preparation Heat grill to medium-high. Grill corn, rotating often, until lightly charred, about 15 minutes. Let cool slightly. Carefully cut kernels from cob. Gently toss with avocado, cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, and salt. Related Video

Ingredients 3 sprigs fresh rosemary 1 garlic clove, thinly sliced 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 (34- to 36-ounce) full porterhouse steak, 2 inches thick and well trimmed Freshly ground pepper 1 tablespoon unsalted butter Coarse salt 1/2 cup pinot noir wine, or another robust red wine Compound Butter for Franck’s Porterhouse Steak Preparation Prepare marinade: Combine rosemary sprigs, garlic, and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a shallow dish or plastic storage bag large enough to hold the steak....

Ingredients 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for work surface 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup packed dark-brown sugar 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened 1/2 cup unsulfured molasses 2 large egg yolks, plus 1 large egg white 1 1/4 cups Raspberry Jam for Gingerbread Linzertorte, or best-quality store-bought jam...

Ingredients 1/2 cup shredded sweetened coconut 1/2 cup crushed gingersnap cookies 1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk 2 tablespoons dark rum 1 large ripe pineapple, leaves intact, quartered lengthwise Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Stir together coconut, cookie crumbs, and nuts; set aside. Whisk together sweetened condensed milk and rum; set aside. Cut core from each pineapple quarter; discard. Cut between skin and flesh of each quarter to separate....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons grated lime peel 1 tablespoon cumin seed 1 tablespoon cracked black pepper 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 4 boneless pork loin or rib chops, about 1 inch thick (about 2 pounds) Mango slices, if desired Preparation Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Remove excess fat from pork. In small bowl, mix all Cuban Rub ingredients; rub evenly on both sides of pork....

Ingredients 1 can (15.5 ounces) chickpeas, rinsed and drained 3 cups fresh cilantro leaves 1 garlic clove, chopped 1 ripe avocado, roughly chopped 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice Coarse salt and ground pepper Lemon wedges Tortilla chips Preparation In a food processor, combine chickpeas, cilantro, garlic, and avocado. Process until finely chopped. With machine running, add olive oil in a slow, steady stream, then add lemon juice, and then add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until mixture is smooth....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 3 tablespoons champagne or white-wine vinegar 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, plus more to taste 1/2 cup olive oil 4 ounces good-quality blue cheese, crumbled 1 head iceberg lettuce, cut into 4 wedges Preparation Combine mustard, vinegar, and half of the blue cheese in a bowl. Slowly drizzle in oil, whisking until the mixture becomes thick. Season with salt and pepper....