Ingredients 1 can (7 ounces) chiles in adobo sauce 1/2 cup water 4 chicken cutlets (4 ounces each) 1 small red onion, thinly sliced 2 jalapeno chiles, stems removed, thinly sliced crosswise 1 cup rice vinegar (not seasoned) 1/4 cup sugar 8 eight-inch flour tortillas 5 ounces low-fat Monterey Jack cheese, shredded (1 1/3 cups) Preparation Puree chiles in adobo sauce and water in a blender until smooth. Pour mixture over chicken to coat....
Ingredients 12 slices prosciutto or thinly sliced fully cooked ham (about 6 oz), cut in half 12 slices provolone cheese (about 3/4 lb), cut in half 24 thin slices Genoa salami (about 3/4 lb) 24 marinated mushrooms 24 marinated artichoke hearts 24 kalamata olives, pitted 1/3 cup olive or vegetable oil 1/4 cup lemon juice 1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves 12 slices hard-crusted round Italian bread or 24 slices French bread (1/2 inch thick)...
Ingredients Basic Vanilla Cookie Dough 3/4 cup chopped dried apricots 3/4 cup pistachios Preparation Once the flour is incorporated according to dough recipe, beat in dried apricots and pistachios. Divide dough into 2 pieces. Shape each into a 10-inch-long triangular log. Wrap in parchment. Refrigerate until very firm, about 2 hours. Slice dough crosswise slightly thicker than 1/8 inch. Reshape if needed. Bake at 350 degrees on parchment-lined baking sheets until firm, 12 to 14 minutes....
Ingredients 6 large eggs 2 cups milk 1/3 cup heavy cream 1/3 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt 10 slices day-old brioche (about 3/4 inch thick) 1 cup pecans (coarsely chopped or crushed) Rum-Raisin Maple Syrup, for serving Preparation Beat eggs in a bowl. Whisk in milk, heavy cream, 1/3 cup sugar, vanilla extract, nutmeg, and salt....
Ingredients 2 cups masa harina 2 teaspoons salt 1/4 teaspoon baking powder All-purpose flour, for dusting 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 small onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice 1 pound ground beef 2 large tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch dice 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1/2 tablespoon dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Pico de Gallo for Beef Tacos Preparation Combine masa harina, 1 teaspoon salt, and baking powder. Add 1 cup plus 3 tablespoons warm water (100 to 110 degrees), and quickly knead together by hand to form a smooth dough....
Ingredients 1 cup butter or margarine, softened 1/2 cup granulated sugar 4 oz bittersweet baking chocolate, melted, cooled 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract 2 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/3 cup unsweetened baking cocoa 1/2 cup powdered sugar 2 tablespoons unsweetened baking cocoa 1 to 2 tablespoons milk 2 tablespoons chopped miniature peppermint candy canes Preparation Heat oven to 325°F. Spray 2 (9-inch) glass pie plates with cooking spray. In large bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, chocolate and peppermint extract with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy....
Ingredients 1 head Belgian endive, trimmed, separated into leaves 1 head red Belgian endive, trimmed, separated into leaves 3/4 cup prepared crabmeat or shrimp salad (from deli) Preparation Wash and dry endive leaves. Place 1 rounded teaspoon salad onto base of each leaf; arrange in wreath shape on serving platter. Related Video
Ingredients 5 slices bacon, thinly sliced 3 medium tomatoes, cored and diced medium 2 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled 1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes Coarse salt and ground pepper 1/2 batch Simple Potato Gnocchi Fresh parsley, chopped Parmesan, shaved Preparation In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium-high until crisp. Drain on paper towels; pour out all but 2 teaspoons fat from skillet. Add tomatoes, garlic, and red-pepper flakes; season with salt and pepper....
Ingredients Nature Valley™ oats ’n honey crunchy granola bar Deli sliced ham Swiss cheese, sliced Dijon mustard Preparation Top 1 granola bar with 1 oz deli sliced ham and 1/2 slice Swiss cheese; top with 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard. Related Video
Ingredients 4 (8-inch) flour tortillas 3 tablespoons canola oil 10 large eggs 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper Sauce Rancheros 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese Diced avocado, sour cream, and chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Brush tortillas on both sides with 2 tablespoons canola oil; lay on a baking sheet. Bake until crisp and brown around edges, 7 to 10 minutes....
Ingredients 1/3 cup whole milk 1/2 teaspoon dried lavender 3 cups confectioners' sugar Violet gel-paste food coloring Preparation Bring milk and lavender just to a boil in a small saucepan. Remove from heat, and let steep 10 minutes. Strain, and discard lavender. Whisk in sugar until smooth. Strain again. Add food coloring until desired shade. Use immediately. Related Video
Ingredients 6 leeks (about 2 1/2 pounds), roots and all but 1 inch of green tops trimmed, halved lengthwise and washed well 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper Preparation Bring a large pot of water to a boil. With kitchen twine, tie leeks into two bundles, with green tops at the same ends....
Ingredients 3/4 cup packaged croutons or 3 slices stale bread 6 1/2 tablespoons butter 1 medium cauliflower (2 1/2 pounds), cut into florets Coarse salt and ground pepper 1 pound linguine 10 fresh sage leaves or 1/2 teaspoon dried sage 1 shallot, minced 3/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan, plus more for serving Preparation Place croutons in a plastic bag, and crush to coarse crumbs with a rolling pin....
Ingredients 2 lobsters (1 1/2 pounds each) 4 1/2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 small yellow onion, peeled and chopped 1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and diced 2 links linguica (about 1/2 pound), skinned and chopped; or chopped cured Spanish-style chorizo or other cured sausage 2 cups white rice 3 cups fish or chicken broth, heated 1 pinch of crushed saffron Kosher salt (depends on saltiness of linguica and clams) 1 dozen littleneck clams, well cleaned 1 1/2 pounds codfish or any firm-fleshed white fish, cut into 2-inch pieces Parsley sprigs, coarsely chopped, for garnish Preparation Bring 1 1/2 inches of water to a boil in a large stockpot....
Ingredients 1 1/2 cups corn flakes cereal, crushed (1/2 cup) 1/2 cup Bisquick Heart Smart® mix 3/4 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, trimmed of fat, cut into 1-inch pieces Cooking spray 1/2 cup plain fat-free yogurt 1/4 cup peanut butter 1/2 cup fat-free (skim) milk 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne), if desired Preparation Heat oven to 400°F....
Ingredients 1 large egg 2 tablespoons sour cream 1 cup milk 1 cup water 4 1/2 to 5 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting 5 pounds (about 10 medium) baking potatoes, peeled and quartered 12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted 2 ounces cheddar cheese, (about 1/2 cup), grated 4 ounces cream cheese Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 2 tablespoons cornmeal Preparation Make the dough: In a medium bowl, whisk egg....
Ingredients 1 (about 2 pounds, 10 ounces) sea bass, cleaned, scaled, and gutted 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing Salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 small fresh red chiles 20 sprigs fresh thyme 1 lime, thinly sliced crosswise 1 large beefsteak tomato, sliced 1/4 inch thick 1 large onion, sliced crosswise 1/8 inch thick 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sweet white wine, such as a sweet Riesling...
Ingredients 2 bulbs fennel with stalks and fronds 1 cup dry white wine 1 3/4 pounds wild striped bass fillets (each about 1 to 1 1/2 inches thick) 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper Preparation Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Remove stalks from fennel bulbs; reserve bulbs for another use. Remove feathery fronds from stalks; and reserve for garnish. Using a sharp knife, halve stalks lengthwise....
Ingredients 1 box confectioners' sugar (1 pound) 5 tablespoons meringue powder, or 2 large egg whites Preparation In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine sugar and meringue powder. Mixing on low speed, add a scant 1/2 cup water. For a thinner consistency, usually used for flooding, add more water. A thicker consistency is generally used for outlining and adding details. Mix until icing holds a ribbonlike trail on the surface of the mixture for 5 seconds when you raise the paddle....
Ingredients 3 teaspoons vegetable oil, plus more for cooking if needed 1 1/2 cups bulgur Coarse salt and ground pepper 1 scallion, thinly sliced (about 1/2 cup) 6 skinless salmon fillets (4 ounces each) Lemon wedges (optional), for serving Preparation In a medium pot, heat 1 teaspoon oil over medium-high. Add bulgur and stir to coat. Cook, stirring constantly, 2 minutes. Add 2 1/4 cups water and season with salt and pepper....
