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Ingredients 6 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 medium russet potatoes 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt freshly ground pepper 3 tablespoons cream cheese 3 tablespoons creme fraiche (or sour cream) 5 ounces sliced smoked salmon 2 teaspoons chopped fresh chives Preparation Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat. Remove from heat; let solids sink to bottom. Skim foam. Carefully pour off clarified butter, discarding solids. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Slice potatoes a little less than 1/8 inch thick, and lay on a kitchen towel....

Ingredients 1/2 cup packed light-brown sugar 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces 1/2 cup heavy cream Pinch of coarse salt 2 teaspoons whiskey Preparation In a small saucepan, combine light-brown sugar, unsalted butter cut into pieces, heavy cream, and pinch of coarse salt. Cook over medium-high, stirring constantly, until sugar dissolves and mixture boils. Reduce to a simmer and cook, without stirring, 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in whiskey....

Ingredients 16 (6-inch) bamboo skewers 3 tablespoons honey 4 teaspoons teriyaki sauce 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 lb uncooked deveined peeled large shrimp 16 (1-inch) cantaloupe cubes 16 (1-inch) honeydew melon cubes 16 (1-inch) fresh pineapple pieces Pineapple slices, if desired Preparation Soak skewers in water at least 30 minutes before using to prevent burning. Meanwhile in small bowl, mix sauce ingredients; set aside. Alternately thread shrimp, melon and pineapple pieces onto 16 wooden skewers....

Ingredients 1 lb small potatoes Dash kosher (coarse) salt 1 lemon, sliced into thin rounds 1 whole chicken (4 lb) 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh sage leaves 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 teaspoon kosher (coarse) salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 2 tablespoons olive oil Preparation Heat oven to 425°F. Cut potatoes into halves, or into quarters if larger; place cut side down in 10-inch cast iron skillet. Sprinkle potatoes with dash salt....

Ingredients 30 thin chocolate wafer cookies, crushed (1 1/2 cups crumbs) 6 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee (room temperature) 1/4 cup granulated sugar 2 tablespoons coffee-flavored liqueur 1 package (10.75 oz) frozen pound cake loaf, thawed 1 cup whipping cream 1/4 cup powdered sugar 1 container (8 oz) mascarpone cheese 1 tablespoon unsweetened baking cocoa Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Line 9-inch square pan with foil, leaving 1 inch of foil overhanging at 2 opposite sides of pan; spray foil with cooking spray....

Ingredients 1/4 cup olive or vegetable oil 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 medium green onions, thinly sliced (2 tablespoons) 2 large plum (Roma) tomatoes, chopped 1 beef boneless top sirloin steak (1 lb), 1 to 1 1/2 inches thick...

Ingredients 4 large egg yolks 3 tablespoons granulated sugar Pinch of coarse salt 1 1/2 cups milk 1 piece (1 inch long) vanilla bean, split lengthwise, or 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Preparation Prepare an ice-water bath; set aside. In a medium bowl, whisk together egg yolks, sugar, and salt until well combined. Pour milk into a heavy-bottomed, nonreactive saucepan. If using the vanilla bean, scrape seeds from pod halves into the milk using the tip of a knife....

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups shredded zucchini (2 medium) 1 1/2 cups shredded carrots (3 medium) 1 1/2 cups sugar 2/3 cup vegetable oil 4 eggs 1 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ whole wheat flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon salt 3/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup honey 2 teaspoons grated orange or lemon peel...

Ingredients 1 pound lean ground beef 2 1/2 cups hot water 3/4 cup baby-cut carrots, cut lengthwise in half 1 tablespoon butter or margarine 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 package (6.4 ounces) four-cheese rice and pasta blend 1 1/2 cups broccoli flowerets 1/2 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, cut in half Preparation Cook beef in 12-inch skillet over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown; drain. Stir water, carrots, butter, pepper, rice mixture and contents of seasoning packet into beef....

Ingredients 1 1/4 cups vodka 1 1/4 cups coffee liqueur 1 1/4 cups heavy cream Preparation Stir together in a pitcher, then pour into ice-filled glasses. Related Video

Ingredients 8 to 10 sprigs fresh parsley 2 sprigs fresh thyme 1 bay leaf Preparation Tie all ingredients together with cooking twine. Related Video

Ingredients 1 tablespoon walnut oil, plus more for pan 1 1/4 cups spelt flakes 1/2 cup dried cherries 1/4 cup sproated or ground flaxseeds 1/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped pistachios 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup honey 1/4 cup natural creamy peanut butter 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Preparation Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Brush an 8-by-8-inch baking dish with oil. Line bottom and two sides with parchment paper, leaving a 2-inch overhang on each side....

Ingredients 3/4 cup low-fat buttermilk 3/4 cup finely grated Pecorino Romano cheese 2 tablespoons plain yogurt 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt Preparation Shake together buttermilk, cheese, yogurt, olive oil, zest, lemon juice, pepper, and salt. Related Video

Ingredients 1/4 to 1/2 green cabbage, cored and shredded (3 cups) 3 carrots, coarsely grated (1 3/4 cups) 1 jalapeno chile, seeded and minced 1/4 cup canola oil 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper Preparation In a large bowl, combine cabbage, carrots, and jalapeno. Drizzle with oil and lime juice. Add cilantro and cumin. Season with salt and pepper....

Ingredients 4 cups cauliflower florets 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 cup chopped green onions (8 medium) 1/2 teaspoon sea salt flakes 1/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves Preparation In food processor, place 1 cup of the cauliflower. Cover, and pulse until coarsely ground to the size of grains of rice. Transfer to large bowl; repeat in three more batches with remaining cauliflower....

Ingredients 2 cups heavy cream 5 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped 2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar 26 chocolate wafers 3 bananas, thinly sliced lengthwise, plus 1/2 banana, sliced into rounds Preparation In a small saucepan, bring cream to a boil over medium-high. Remove from heat and add chocolate. Let sit 5 minutes. Add confectioners’ sugar and whisk to combine. Let cool to room temperature. Layer 13 chocolate wafers in a 2-quart baking dish....

Ingredients 1 lemon 1 cup chopped pitted green olives 1 tablespoon minced red onion 1 celery stalk, diced small 1/4 teaspoon sugar 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley Coarse salt and ground pepper Preparation With a sharp knife, slice away peel and pith of lemon. Cut flesh into segments; roughly chop and transfer to a medium bowl. Add olives, red onion, celery, sugar, olive oil, and parsley....

Ingredients 2 cups baking soda 1 cup citric acid 2 drops orange essential oil Witch hazel in spray bottle mixed with 1 tablespoon olive oil 3 tablespoons meringue powder 4 to 5 tablespoons warm water 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar 3 to 4 drops orange essential oil Preparation Place mini paper baking cup in each of 12 mini muffin cups. In large bowl, mix baking soda and citric acid; stir in 2 drops orange essential oil....

Ingredients Coarse salt and ground pepper 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 1/2 pounds chicken cutlets 2 tablespoons olive oil 8 ounces linguine 3 packed cups loose baby spinach (about 5 ounces), torn into pieces 3 tablespoons butter 3/4 cup dry white wine 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons capers, rinsed and drained Preparation Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Place flour in a shallow bowl. Season cutlets with salt and pepper, then dip into flour, turning to coat; shake off excess....

Ingredients Giblets (heart, gizzard, and liver) and neck, reserved from turkey 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 onion, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch cubes 1 rib celery with leaves, stalk cut into 1/4-inch cubes, leaves roughly chopped 1 small leek, trimmed, washed and cut into 1/4-inch cubes Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 1 dried bay leaf Preparation Trim any fat or membrane from giblets. The liver should not have the gallbladder, a small green sac, attached....