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Ingredients 7 cups water 1/2 cup loose green tea leaves 1 medium onion, roughly chopped 2 cloves garlic, smashed 1 stalk lemongrass, quartered and smashed 1 2-inch piece peeled ginger, coarsely chopped 1 dried Thai chile 2 bone-in skinless chicken breasts, 1 pound total 2 cups short-grain brown rice 2 tablespoons olive oil Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper Lemon wedge, sliced scallions, and cucumber spears, for serving Preparation Bring water to a near boil, pour over tea, and let steep 1 minute....

Ingredients 2 small butternut squash (1 1/2 lb each) 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted 2 teaspoons grated orange peel 4 tablespoons pure maple syrup 1/4 cup chopped pecans Preparation Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Cut four 18x12-inch pieces of heavy-duty foil. Cut each squash lengthwise in half; remove seeds. Place squash half, cut side up, on each piece of foil. Sprinkle with salt....

Ingredients 1 bunch asparagus, stems trimmed 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper Preparation Heat oven to 425 degrees. Arrange asparagus on a baking sheet. Drizzle evenly with oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast, flipping once, until crisp-tender, 12 to 16 minutes. Related Video

Ingredients 1 pound linguine 1 pound turkey sausage, casings removed 6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 4 yellow (or red) bell peppers, thinly sliced 4 tablespoons butter 4 tablespoons arugula, torn Coarse salt and ground pepper, for seasoning Preparation Cook linguine. Drain, reserving 1 1/2 cups pasta water; return pasta to pot. Meanwhile, cook sausage and 2 tablespoons water in a large covered nonstick skillet over medium until fat renders, 5 minutes....

Ingredients 2 1/4 cups milk 3/4 cup chocolate-flavor syrup or strawberry preserves 3 tablespoons natural- or chocolate-flavor malted milk powder 1 quart vanilla ice cream Preparation Place 3/4 cup of the milk, 1/4 cup of the chocolate-flavored syrup and 1 tablespoon malted milk powder in blender. Cover and blend on high speed 2 seconds. Add 3 scoops vanilla ice cream. Cover and blend on low speed about 5 second longer or until smooth....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon salt, plus more for seasoning 1 pound dried spaghetti, or linguine 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled 2 cans (6 ounces each) chopped clams, with their juice 1/4 cup dry white wine 1 cup milled or crushed canned Italian plum tomatoes 1/4 teaspoon hot red-pepper flakes Freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley 1 tablespoon cold unsalted butter Preparation In a large covered pot, heat a gallon of water to a boil....

Ingredients 1/4 cup whole milk 1/4 cup water 1 stick unsalted butter 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 2 large eggs Vanilla Cream for Mini Eclairs with Strawberries Macerated Berries Confectioners' sugar, for dusting Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment. Bring milk, water, butter, and salt to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Remove from heat, and stir in flour....

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon ground cloves 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup solid vegetable shortening 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 1 large egg 1/4 cup unsulfured molasses Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line baking sheets with Silpats; set aside. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cloves, ginger, cinnamon, and salt; set aside. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine shortening and 1 cup sugar....

Ingredients 1/2 cup pecan halves, plus 10 for garnish 1 cup all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons brown sugar, plus more for tops 4 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 3/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup yellow cornmeal 1 large egg, room temperature 1/2 cup milk, room temperature 1/2 cup plain yogurt, room temperature 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted, plus more for tops Vegetable cooking spray, for muffin tins Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees....

Ingredients 2 teaspoons whole black peppercorns 1 pound dried figs, stems trimmed, cut into eighths 2 cups roughly chopped shallots 2 cups dry red wine 1 cup red-wine vinegar 6 sprigs fresh thyme 1 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup sugar 2 pounds very ripe fresh figs, stems removed, cut into 1/2-inch chunks Preparation Place peppercorns on a cutting board. Using the bottom of a small saucepan, crack peppercorns. Tie the thyme in a bundle with kitchen twine....

Ingredients 1 pouch (17.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 egg 2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 cup M&M’s® red and blue mini chocolate candies 1/4 cup red, white and blue candy sprinkles 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 to 3 tablespoons milk Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 9-inch pie plate with cooking spray. In large bowl, stir sugar cookie mix, 1/2 cup softened butter, egg and flour until soft dough forms....

Ingredients 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups whole milk 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 3 large eggs 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more for pan 1 cup, fresh ricotta cheese Finely grated zest of 1 lemon 1 to 2 pint-size jars Tangerine and Lemon Marmalade, stirred or warmed slightly (2 to 4 cups) Preparation Whisk together flour, sugar, and salt....

Ingredients 1 pound brussels sprouts, trimmed and thinly sliced 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 20 large sea scallops (about 1 pound), rinsed and patted dry, tough muscles removed Hazelnut Vinaigrette Garnish: hazelnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped Preparation Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Heat a rimmed baking sheet in oven for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, toss brussels sprouts with 2 tablespoons oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper....

Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ triple chocolate fudge cake mix Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box 2 cups miniature marshmallows 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (6 oz) Graham cracker squares, if desired Preparation Spray 2- to 3 1/2-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Make cake batter as called for on box. Pour batter into slow cooker. Cover; cook on High heat setting 2 to 2 1/2 hours or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean....

Ingredients 1 Old El Paso™ flour tortillas for burritos (8 inch; from 11-oz package) 1/2 teaspoon sugar 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 tablespoons soft cream cheese 1/2 cup chopped fresh fruit, (such as strawberries, blueberries, grapes, peaches), well drained Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Place tortilla on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake about 10 minutes or until crisp. Meanwhile, mix sugar and cinnamon. Place hot tortilla on cutting board; spread cream cheese on tortilla....

Ingredients 2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced 1 cup sugar 2 oranges 1 ripe mango, peeled, pitted, and cut into 1-inch pieces 1 banana, sliced crosswise 1/4 cup sweetened flaked coconut (optional), toasted Preparation In a medium saucepan, bring ginger, sugar, and 1 cup water to a boil over medium-high and cook, stirring occasionally, until sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes. With a sharp knife, slice off ends of oranges....

Ingredients 8 oz fresh baby spinach leaves 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/2 cup milk Dash freshly grated nutmeg Salt and pepper to taste 1 1/2 teaspoons butter 1 small onion, chopped (1/4 cup) 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon white truffle oil Preparation Heat large saucepan of water to boiling. Add spinach; boil 1 minute or just until wilted. Place spinach in colander; run under cold water until cool....

Ingredients 14 ounces best-quality bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons heavy cream 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for ramekins All-purpose flour, for ramekins 5 large eggs, separated 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 3/4 cup ground almonds Confectioners' sugar, for dusting (optional) Preparation Make the ganache: Place 2 ounces chocolate in a medium heatproof bowl. Pour cream into a small saucepan, and heat until bubbles appear around the edge....

Ingredients 2 sticks butter 1/2 pound grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving Salt 1 pound fettuccine Preparation Using an electric mixer, beat butter and Parmesan until creamy. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook fettuccine according to package instructions until al dente, about 12 minutes. Reserve about 1/2 cup of cooking water; drain pasta. Return fettuccine to warm pot. Toss pasta with 1/2 teaspoon salt, cheese mixture, and 1/4 cup of the pasta water....

Ingredients Vegetable oil cooking spray Bittersweet, milk, or white chocolate, chopped, according to variation Toppings, according to variation Preparation Coat a 9-by-12 1/2-inch rimmed baking sheet withcooking spray, and line with parchment, leaving anoverhang on ends. Melt chocolate in a double boileror a heatproof bowl setover a pan of simmering water,stirring. Pour into baking sheet,and spread in an even layer. Immediately sprinkle toppingsover chocolate. Refrigerateuntil firm, about 1 hour.Peel off parchment, and breakbark into pieces....