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Ingredients 1 tablespoon butter 1 scallion, white and green parts separated, thinly sliced 1 medium carrot, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano Coarse salt and ground pepper 1 baking potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 package (10 ounces) frozen corn kernels 1 can (14.5 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth 1 cup milk Preparation In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add white part of scallion, carrot, chili powder, and oregano; season with salt and pepper....

Ingredients 1/2 cup champagne vinegar or white wine vinegar 1/4 cup olive or vegetable oil 2 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram leaves Dash of salt 6 cups mixed baby greens 2 cups sliced strawberries 2 peaches, pitted and thinly sliced 1 cup diced Gouda cheese (4 ounces) 1/2 cup hazelnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped Preparation Mix vinegar, oil, honey, marjoram and salt. In large serving bowl, mix baby greens, strawberries, peaches and cheese....

Ingredients 1/3 cup boiling water 2 tablespoons uncooked bulgur 1/3 cup frozen (thawed) whole kernel corn 1/3 cup shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh jalapeño pepper 1 teaspoon chopped fresh or 1/4 teaspoon marjoram leaves 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 2 cans (4 ounces each) roasted whole chile peppers or 4 fresh Anaheim chilies, roasted and peeled* 1/4 cup reduced-sodium salsa 1/4 cup plain fat-free yogurt Preparation Heat oven to 350°....

Ingredients 2 large leeks, white and light-green parts 1 medium zucchini, sliced diagonally 1/4 inch thick 1 medium yellow squash, sliced diagonally 1/4 inch thick 3 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for coating dish Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste 2 tablespoons plain bread crumbs 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan 1 medium clove garlic, minced 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves Preparation Heat oven to 425 degrees. Brush a 9-inch Pyrex pie plate or gratin dish with oil....

Ingredients 1 package (12 oz) fully cooked smoked chicken and apple sausages (4 per package) 3 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 cup refrigerated basil pesto (from 7-oz container) 2 tablespoons mayonnaise or salad dressing 8 slices (1/2 inch thick) Italian bread 4 slices (3/4 oz each) provolone cheese 1 large tomato, cut into 8 thin slices 16 fresh basil leaves Preparation Cut sausages almost in half crosswise, then in half lengthwise. In 12-inch skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat....

Ingredients 4 medium tomatoes (red, yellow, or a mixture), cut into eighths 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium clove garlic, minced 5 anchovy fillets, coarsely chopped Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste 2 tablespoons roughly chopped flat-leaf parsley Preparation Heat the olive oil and garlic in a small skillet over low heat. Stir in the anchovies, and cook about 1 minute. Place the tomato wedges in a serving dish, and sprinkle lightly with the salt and pepper....

Ingredients 1 navel orange 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil Coarse salt and ground pepper 2 bunches watercress (about 5 ounces each), thick ends trimmed 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted 2 ounces Manchego cheese, cut into 8 wedges Preparation Using a sharp knife, cut off top and bottom of orange and slice away peel. Working over a medium bowl, cut out orange segments. Squeeze 2 teaspoons juice from membranes into a large bowl....

Ingredients 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1/2 cup original-flavor malted milk powder 2 tablespoons unsweetened baking cocoa 4 cups Rice Chex™ or Corn Chex™ cereal 4 cups Chocolate Chex™ cereal 1/4 cup butter 3 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 1/2 cups chocolate-covered malted milk balls 1/2 cup white vanilla baking chips Preparation Line large rimmed baking pan with waxed paper. In small bowl, mix powdered sugar, malted milk powder and baking cocoa; set aside....

Ingredients 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 large cloves garlic, minced 10 flat anchovy fillets, finely minced Preparation Combine oil and butter in a small saucepan, and place pan over medium-low heat. Cook until butter has melted and is foamy, about 8 minutes. Reduce heat to low. Add garlic, and simmer 1 minute more, being careful garlic doesn’t brown. Add anchovies, and whisk until they have melted, about 5 minutes....

Ingredients 1/3 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting 1/2 recipe Pate Brisee (Pie Dough) 2 1/2 pounds plums, washed, pitted and quartered 1/2 cup granulated sugar, plus more for sprinkling 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg Juice of 1/2 lemon 2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces 2 tablespoons heavy cream Confectioners' sugar, for dusting Creme fraiche, for serving Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a 14-inch round that is 1/8 inch thick....

Ingredients 2 pints strawberries (4 cups) 2/3 cup plain yogurt 2/3 cup loosely packed brown sugar Preparation Rinse and dry strawberries, but do not hull. Place strawberries in serving bowl. Place yogurt and brown sugar in 2 separate bowls. To eat, dip strawberries into yogurt, then into brown sugar. Related Video

Ingredients 12 slices white bread, crusts removed 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 small onion, diced into 1/4-inch pieces 1 rib celery, diced into 1/4-inch pieces 5 chicken livers 10 chestnuts, blanched and peeled if fresh, roughly chopped 1/2 teaspoon coarsely chopped fresh rosemary 1 1/2 teaspoons salt Freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup heavy cream 2 tablespoons Cognac 1 bunch watercress, large stems removed, finely chopped 1/3 cup Homemade Chicken Stock, or canned low-sodium chicken broth, skimmed of fat Preparation Heat oven to 350 degrees....

Ingredients 1 navel orange 8 ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped 2/3 cup hazelnuts, skins removed, coarsely chopped 1/8 teaspoon coarse salt Preparation Line a small (9-by-13-inch) baking sheet with aluminum foil; refrigerate. With a vegetable peeler, remove zest from half the orange. With a sharp knife, cut zest into very thin strips, each about an inch long. Place chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over (not in) a pan of simmering water....

Ingredients 1 pound shiitake mushrooms, stems removed 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place mushroom caps on a baking sheet, gill-side up. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil, turn mushrooms, and drizzle with remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil; season with salt and pepper and toss to coat. Transfer to oven and roast for 25 minutes. Turn mushrooms and continue to roast until larger mushrooms are crisp on the edges and smaller ones are crisp throughout, 10 to 15 minutes more....

Ingredients 1 bag (8.75 oz) Chex Mix® Cheddar snack mix 1 cup caramel-coated popcorn 1/2 cup bite-size cheese crackers 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips 16 round chewy caramels in milk chocolate, unwrapped Preparation In medium bowl, mix all ingredients. Related Video

Ingredients 2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes Coarse salt 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cubed 1 1/2 cups buttermilk Freshly ground white pepper Preparation Place potatoes in a pot of salted water and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook until potatoes are easily pierced with the tines of a fork, 12 to 15 minutes. Add butter to potatoes and, using a handheld masher, mash butter into potatoes....

Ingredients 8 thin slices whole-grain bread 1 cup mascarpone cheese, or cream cheese 8 ripe green figs, stemmed 8 thin slices prosciutto (about 9 ounces), trimmed of fat and torn into quarters 32 fresh mint leaves Preparation Remove crusts from bread, and cut each slice into four squares. Spread mascarpone or cream cheese on each square. Cut each fig lengthwise into four slices. Place a folded prosciutto slice on each square....

Ingredients Pie Dough for Mini Lemon-Meringue Pies 6 tablespoons cornstarch 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice plus 2 tablespoons grated lemon zest (about 4 lemons) 5 large eggs, separated Pinch plus 1/4 teaspoon of salt 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces 2 large egg whites Preparation Heat oven to 400 degrees. On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to an 1/8-inch thickness. Cut into six 7-inch-diameter circles; place in six 4 1/2-inch pie pans....

Ingredients FOR THE SEMIFREDDO: 1 1/4 cups whole milk 1 cup sugar 9 large egg yolks plus 3 large egg whites, room temperature 5 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped (1 cup) 1 3/4 cups heavy cream 1 tablespoon coffee extract, such as Trablit FOR THE HOT MILK FOAM: 3 cups whole milk or heavy cream 1 tablespoon unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder, for dusting Preparation Make the semifreddo: Heatmilk and 1/4 cup sugar in a mediumsaucepan over mediumheat until it just begins to boil....

Ingredients 1/4 cup dry mustard Tabasco sauce, to taste Preparation In a small bowl, stir together mustard, 1/4 cup water, and Tabasco. Related Video