Ingredients 1/2 baguette 6 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 3 ounces feta 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice Coarse salt and ground pepper 1 small English cucumber, thinly sliced crosswise Preparation Preheat oven or toaster oven to 450 degrees. Split baguette lengthwise and lightly brush cut sides with 2 teaspoons olive oil. Bake until golden around edges, 5 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mash together feta, 4 teaspoons oil, and lemon juice with a fork....
Ingredients 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting 1 teaspoon coarse salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup packed light-brown sugar 2 large eggs 1 3/4 cups dried figs, stemmed (about 8 ounces) 1 cup golden raisins (about 4 ounces) 1 cup apple juice 1 cup orange juice Preparation Make dough: Sift together flour, salt, and baking soda into a large bowl, set aside....
Ingredients 3 yellow onions (about 1 1/2 pounds) 1 whitefish (2 pounds), filleted and skinned, bones and head reserved 1 yellow pike (2 pounds), filleted and skinned, bones and head reserved 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon coarse salt 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon sugar 2 tablespoons matzo meal 3 large eggs, lightly beaten 1/4 cup water 9 medium carrots (about 3/4 pound), peeled 2 celery stalks 2 whole cloves 1 bunch fresh dill (at least 12 sprigs), for stock and garnish...
Ingredients 1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ oatmeal cookie mix 3/4 cup cold butter or margarine 1 cup chopped walnuts 6 medium pears, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 7 cups) 1 bag (5.5 oz) dried cherries 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 2 teaspoons ground ginger Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom only of 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In large bowl, place cookie mix....
Ingredients 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup molasses 1 egg 1 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/2 cup Gold Medal™ whole wheat flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 2/3 cup buttermilk 2 teaspoons grated orange peel 2 cups powdered sugar 1 tablespoon butter, softened 1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel 2 to 4 tablespoons orange juice Preparation Heat oven to 350°. Spray jelly roll pan, 15 1/2x10 1/2x1 inch, with cooking spray....
Ingredients 4 slices bacon 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning 4 slices sourdough or Vienna bread, toasted 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 2 lettuce leaves 1 small tomato, sliced Preparation Heat closed contact grill 5 minutes. When grill is heated, place bacon on bottom grill surface. Close grill; cook 4 to 6 minutes, turning once, until crisp. Drain on paper towels. Meanwhile, place 1 chicken breast, boned side up, between 2 sheets of plastic wrap or waxed paper....
Ingredients 8 large egg yolks Finely grated zest of 2 lemons 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 3 lemons) 1 cup sugar 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 1/4 sticks (10 tablespoons) unsalted butter, cold, cut into pieces Preparation Combine yolks, lemon zest, lemon juice, and sugar in a heavy-bottom saucepan; whisk to combine. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon (be sure to scrape the sides of the pan), until the mixture is thick enough to coat the back of the spoon, 8 to 10 minutes, and registers 160 degrees on an instant-read thermometer....
Ingredients 2 cups pomegranate juice 1 cup orange juice 1 teaspoon dried rosemary 3 garlic cloves, smashed Coarse salt and ground pepper 2 teaspoons red-wine vinegar 4 bone-in chicken breast halves (12 to 14 ounces each) Preparation Preheat oven to 425 degrees, with rack in top third. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil; set aside. Make glaze: In a large skillet, combine juices, rosemary, garlic, and a pinch each of salt and pepper....
Ingredients 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled 3/4 teaspoon ground coriander 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 2 pork tenderloins (3/4 pound each) 2/3 cup balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons packed light-brown sugar 8 rolls (3-inches in diameter) 4 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1 medium red onion, cut into thin rounds Preparation Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Lightly oil a 9-by-13-inch roasting pan. On a sheet of parchment paper, combine salt, oregano, coriander, and pepper....
Ingredients 2 slices whole-grain bread 1 teaspoon salted butter 1 oz Brie cheese, rind removed 2 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese 1 teaspoon raspberry preserves Preparation Spread 1 side of each bread slice with butter. Place 1 slice, buttered side down, in small skillet. On same bread slice, carefully spread Brie (it helps to slice it a bit). Sprinkle with blue cheese. Spread raspberry preserves on unbuttered side of second bread slice....
Ingredients One 6-inch corn tortilla 1/3 cup fresh tomato salsa 1/4 cup torn romaine lettuce 1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons nonfat Greek yogurt 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro Preparation Char tortilla over an open flame or under a broiler. Fill with salsa, lettuce, and yogurt. Garnish with cilantro. Related Video
Ingredients 2/3 cup pecan halves 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting 1/3 cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Process pecans, flour, cocoa, and salt in a food processor until finely ground, about 30 seconds. Put butter and sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment; mix on medium-high until light and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes....
Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix 1 cup vanilla ice cream, melted 1/4 cup water 1/2 cup vegetable oil 3 eggs 1 box (4-serving size) banana cream instant pudding and pie filling mix 24 large maraschino cherries 1/2 cup pecan pieces 1/2 gallon vanilla ice cream 1 cup hot fudge Preparation Spray 4 1/2-quart slow cooker with baking spray with flour. In large bowl, stir together cake mix, melted ice cream, water, oil, eggs and pudding mix....
Ingredients 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 small yellow onion, diced medium (3/4 cup) 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 1/3 cups snow peas, sliced 1/2 inch thick 1 celery stalk, diced medium (1/2 cup) 1 3/4 teaspoons minced peeled fresh ginger 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil coarse salt and ground pepper 1 1/2 pounds ground pork or turkey 6 scallion greens, sliced (1 cup) 1 to 2 slices white sandwich bread, diced medium (1 cup)...
Ingredients 1 ciabatta roll 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 2 1/4 ounces sliced fresh buffalo mozzarella 3/4 ounce shaved Parmesan cheese 1 ounce thinly sliced prosciutto di Parma 8 basil leaves Preparation Halve the roll. Drizzle cut sides with olive oil. Sprinkle with coarse salt and freshly ground pepper. Layer mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, prosciutto di Parma, and basil leaves on bottom half....
Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 garlic clove, minced 1 pound mustard greens, washed, rinsed, trimmed, and stems removed Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper Preparation In a small pan over low heat, combine the oil and garlic and cook until the garlic turns brown and crisp. Do not overcook. Add the mustard greens and cook until wilted and tender, about 3 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and serve....
Ingredients 1 cup sugar 1 tablespoon white creme de menthe, or Campari (optional) 3 cups ripe watermelon flesh Preparation Place sugar and 3/4 cup water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. When sugar has dissolved, remove pan from heat, and stir in creme de menthe, if using. Chill the syrup. Remove seeds from watermelon flesh. Place flesh in the bowl of a food processor; process until liquefied, about 2 minutes....
Ingredients 1 pouch Betty Crocker™ Pumpkin Spice Cookie Mix 1/2 cup unsalted hulled pumpkin seeds (pepitas) 1/2 cup chocolate chips 1/2 cup white vanilla baking chips 1/2 cup butter, softened 2 tablespoons water 1 egg Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Stir together Dry Mix from jar with Wet Mix ingredients until well mixed. Spread dough in greased ramekins. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until set. Related Video
Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla 1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar 1 whole egg 3 teaspoons grated lime peel 3 oz white chocolate baking bars or squares, melted 4 egg yolks 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1 tablespoon cornstarch 3/4 cup water 1/4 cup Key lime juice 2 tablespoons butter Lime slices, if desired...
Ingredients 1 cup sugar 3 cups half-and-half 8 large egg yolks 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon salt Chopped toffee candy, for garnish Preparation Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Set a kettle of water to boil. Make caramel: In a medium saucepan, combine 1/2 cup sugar and 1 cup water. Cook over medium-high, stirring, until sugar has dissolved. Continue to cook, without stirring, until syrup turns golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes....
