Ingredients 1 package (6 oz) smoked salmon lox 1/3 cup refrigerated basil pesto (from 7-oz container) 1/2 cup drained roasted red bell peppers (from 7-oz jar), cut into thin strips 28 roasted-garlic bagel chips (from 5.5-oz bag) Preparation Cut each salmon piece in half lengthwise so that it is about 3/4 inch wide. Spread each with about 1/2 teaspoon of the pesto; top with roasted bell pepper strip. Carefully roll up....
Ingredients 1 cup couscous 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 red bell peppers, seeded and cut into 1-inch strips 1 bunch asparagus (about 1 pound), trimmed Coarse salt and ground pepper 8 small pork cutlets (about 1 1/2 pounds total) 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh parsley leaves, coarsely chopped Preparation Cook couscous according to package instructions. Meanwhile, in a large cast-iron or heavy skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high. Add bell peppers and asparagus; season with salt and pepper....
Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, coarsely chopped Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 2 pounds broccoli, cut into florets, stalks peeled and cut into 1/2-inch chunks 1 baking potato, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth 1 to 3 teaspoons fresh lemon juice Preparation In a large Dutch oven or pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion. Season with salt; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 5 to 7 minutes....
Ingredients 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 4 medium onions 3 tablespoons Cognac 1/2 cup white wine 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 7 cups low-sodium beef stock 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves Salt and pepper 4 ounces thinly sliced Gruyere 8 slices of whole-grain rustic bread Preparation Melt butter in a heavy-bottomed Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onions, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/4-inch slices. Cook, stirring occasionally, until caramelized and very soft, about 45 minutes....
Ingredients 2 1-pound spaghetti squash, cut in half lengthwise and seeded 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for baking pan 4 leeks, white and light-green parts only, thinly sliced lengthwise 2 medium shallots, peeled and thinly sliced lengthwise 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 10 large sea scallops, muscles removed, sliced in half Salt and freshly ground pepper 3/4 cup dry white wine (optional) 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces...
Ingredients 1 1/4 lb. boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1/2-inch strips 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 medium carrots, sliced (about 3/4 cup) 1 (8-oz.) can sliced water chestnuts, drained 1 (8-oz.) can pineapple chunks in unsweetened juice, drained, reserving juice 2 cups uncooked regular long-grain white rice 4 cups water 1/2 cup purchased sweet-and-sour sauce 2 teaspoons cornstarch 1 teaspoon grated gingerroot 1 1/2 cups fresh snow pea pods (about 6 oz....
Ingredients 1 boneless beef round steak (3 lb), cut into 12 serving pieces 1 jar (16 oz) Old El Paso™ Thick ’n Chunky salsa 1 envelope (about 1 oz) brown gravy mix 1 bag (16 oz) frozen home-style egg noodles Preparation In 3- to 4-quart slow cooker, place beef pieces. In small bowl, mix salsa and gravy mix; pour over beef. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 10 hours....
Ingredients 1 tablespoon chili or vegetable oil 1 pound cut-up beef for stir-fry 1 medium bell pepper, cut into 3/4-inch squares 1 medium onion, sliced 1/4 cup hoisin sauce Hot cooked noodles or rice, if desired Preparation Heat wok or 12-inch skillet over high heat. Add oil; rotate wok to coat side. Add beef to wok; stir-fry about 2 minutes or until brown. Add bell pepper and onion; stir-fry about 1 minute or until vegetables are crisp-tender....
Ingredients 3 oz good quality dark chocolate, chopped 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream 1 purchased graham cracker or vanilla cracker pie crust 4 cups small strawberries 1/3 cup turbinado sugar* or brown sugar 4 teaspoons cornstarch Preparation Place chocolate in small mixing bowl. In 1-quart saucepan, heat cream to boiling over medium-high heat. Pour cream over chocolate in bowl. Let stand one minute; stir until smooth. The chocolate will melt as you stir....
Ingredients 4 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature 2 cups confectioners' sugar Salt 5 cups all-purpose flour (4 3/4 cups for chocolate variation), plus more for surface 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (for chocolate variation) White Icing for Striped Butter Cookies (optional) Preparation Beat butter and sugar with a mixer on medium-high speed until smooth. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt and the flour, 1 cup at a time. (For chocolate variation: Add cocoa with last cup of flour....
Ingredients 1 box (1 lb 2.3 oz) Betty Crocker™ fudge brownie mix Water, vegetable oil and egg called for on brownie mix box 1/2 cup crushed pretzels 1/2 cup caramel bits 1/2 cup honey-roasted peanuts Preparation Line 9-inch square pan with cooking parchment paper, leaving paper hanging over 2 opposite sides of pan. Spray paper with cooking spray. Make brownie batter as directed on box using water, oil and eggs. Stir in pretzels, caramel bits and peanuts....
Ingredients 8 ounces walnut halves (2 1/2 cups), toasted and finely ground (2 cups) 1 cup superfine sugar 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar Pinch of salt 8 large egg whites, room temperature Preparation Preheat oven to 200 degrees. Line 3 baking sheets with parchment. Using a cake pan or a ruler, trace a 9-inch square on each piece of parchment. Whisk walnuts, 3/4 cup superfine sugar, the confectioners’ sugar, and salt....
Ingredients 1 1/2 cups chopped cooked ham (1/2 lb) 1 lb fresh asparagus spears, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 bag (30 oz) frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (8 oz) 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 12 eggs 1 1/4 cups milk 1 container (8 oz) sour cream 2 teaspoons lemon-pepper seasoning salt 2 teaspoons ground mustard 1 cup cornflake crumbs...
Ingredients Unsalted butter, for dish 2 large eggs 1 large egg yolk 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 3/4 cup creme fraiche, plus more for serving 3/4 cup whole milk 1/2 cup granulated sugar, plus more for dish 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon salt 12 ounces cherries, halved and pitted Confectioners’ sugar, for dusting Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Butter a 9-inch baking dish, 1 1/4 inches deep. Coat with granulated sugar; tap out excess....
Ingredients 2 cups milk 1 cup hot water 1/4 cup coarsely chopped red onion 1 box Hamburger Helper™ three cheese 2 1/2 cups fresh baby spinach, cut up 1 1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken breasts 1 large tomato, seeded, coarsely chopped 2 tablespoons dry white wine or chicken broth 2 tablespoons sliced fresh basil leaves Preparation In 10-inch skillet, mix milk, hot water, onion, uncooked pasta and sauce mix (from Hamburger Helper box)....
Ingredients 1/2 cup sour cream 1/4 cup canned whole berry cranberry sauce 8 slices whole-grain bread, crusts removed 4 teaspoons mustard 8 teaspoons canned whole berry cranberry sauce 2 ounces thinly sliced cooked turkey 2 ounces thinly sliced Swiss cheese 3 cups cornflakes cereal, crushed 2 eggs 1/4 cup milk 2 teaspoons sugar 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup margarine or butter, melted Preparation Heat oven to 425°. Spray jelly roll pan, 15 1/2x10 1/2x1 inch, with cooking spray....
Ingredients 8 ears corn, husks and silk removed 1 tablespoon butter 1 small onion, finely chopped (1/2 cup) 1/2 cup heavy cream 1 teaspoon sugar Coarse salt and ground pepper Preparation Remove kernels: Cut off tip of each cob; stand in a wide shallow bowl. With a sharp knife, slice downward to remove kernels. Stand each cob over another wide shallow bowl. With the edge of a soup spoon, scrape downward to remove pulp....
Ingredients 1 pound spaghetti 8 ounces snow peas, slivered lengthwise 1 red bell pepper, cut into long, thin strips 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter 2 cloves garlic 1 jalapeno pepper (seeds removed, if desired) 1/4 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup rice vinegar 1/3 cup warm water 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil 1/4 teaspoon salt Preparation In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook spaghetti until al dente, according to package instructions....
Ingredients 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1 bag (10 oz) ready-to-eat romaine lettuce 3/4 cup chopped seeded peeled cucumber 1/2 cup sliced red onion 1/4 cup sliced Kalamata olives 2 medium tomatoes, seeded, chopped (1 1/2 cups) 1/4 cup reduced-fat feta cheese...
Ingredients 1 cup gin 4 teaspoons sugar 1/4 cup fresh grapefruit juice 1 bottle dry sparkling white wine or Champagne Ice 6 thin lemon slices Preparation In a punch bowl or large pitcher, combine gin and sugar. Stir until sugar dissolves, 1 minute. Add grapefruit juice and bottle of sparkling wine; stir to combine. To serve, fill 6 glasses with ice and wine mixture, then garnish with thin lemon slices....
