Ingredients 1 box (12 ounces) jumbo pasta shells 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling 4 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto, chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 red onion, chopped 1 head radicchio, cored and shredded (4 cups) 1 teaspoon red-wine vinegar 12 ounces fresh ricotta cheese (1 1/4 cups) 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, chilled and cut into small cubes (1 cup) Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper...
Ingredients 2 cups store-bought tangerine-orange juice blend 3 cups finely ground store-bought shortbread cookies (about 12 ounces) 5 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest, plus 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted 2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin 4 large eggs, separated, room temperature 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Boil juice in a small saucepan over medium-high heat until it has reduced to about 1 cup, 18 to 20 minutes....
Ingredients 2 sprigs fresh rosemary 4 sprigs fresh flat-leaf parsley 3 sprigs fresh thyme 1 dried bay leaf 1 1/2 teaspoons whole black peppercorns 1/2 pound veal-stew meat, cubed 3 1/2 pounds veal bones, such as necks, shanks, and knuckles, sawed or broken into 2-inch pieces 1 large onion, unpeeled and quartered 2 large carrots, halved crosswise 2 stalks celery, halved crosswise 4 ounces mixed mushrooms, wiped clean, stems attached 1/2 head garlic 3 tablespoons tomato paste 1 cup drained and quartered plum tomatoes 1 cup dry red wine 4 quarts cold water Preparation Preheat oven to 425 degrees....
Ingredients 1 1/4 lb lean (at least 90%) ground turkey 1/4 cup chopped water chestnuts (from 8-oz can), drained 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1 tablespoon cornstarch 2 tablespoons fish sauce 1/2 teaspoon pepper 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1/4 cup water 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives or green onions 2 tablespoons lime juice 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1/2...
Ingredients 1 1/4 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup water 1/2 lb bacon, cooked, crumbled 1/2 large onion, thinly sliced 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or parsley 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne), if desired 1 large tomato, cut into about 6 slices 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz) Additional chopped fresh cilantro or parsley, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Generously grease bottom and sides of 9-inch square pan with shortening....
Ingredients 2 ripe bananas, peeled, cut up 1 (12-oz.) can frozen limeade concentrate, thawed 1 1/2 cups light rum 4 cups lemon-lime flavored carbonated beverage, chilled Preparation In blender container, combine bananas and limeade concentrate. Cover; blend until smooth. In large nonmetal freezer container, combine banana mixture, rum and 2 cups of the carbonated beverage; mix well. Cover container; freeze at least 5 hours or until frozen. Twenty to 30 minutes before serving time, remove mixture from freezer....
Ingredients 1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pans 4 cups sifted cake flour, plus more for pans 1 teaspoon salt 4 teaspoons baking powder 2 3/4 cups sugar 8 eggs, room temperature 1 cup milk, room temperature 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract Preparation Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Butter and flour two 9-by-5-by-3-inch (or larger) loaf pans and set aside. Sift the flour with the salt and baking powder two times and set aside....
Ingredients 3/4 cup pecans 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature 1/3 cup sugar, plus more for coating 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 cup all-purpose flour Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. On a baking sheet, toast pecans until fragrant, about 6 minutes. Let cool completely; finely chop. With an electric mixer, cream butter and 1/3 cup sugar until light, about 1 minute. Beat in vanilla, salt, and flour, scraping down sides of bowl, just until dough comes together....
Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds new potatoes (4 medium), peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks Coarse salt and ground pepper 1/4 to 1/2 cup buttermilk 2 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces Snipped chives for garnish (optional) Preparation Place potatoes in a large saucepan; add enough cold water to cover by 2 inches. Bring to a boil; add 1 tablespoon salt, and cook until potatoes are very tender when pierced with the tip of a paring knife, 20 to 25 minutes....
Ingredients 2 cups frozen sliced carrots 2 tablespoons water 1 1/2 teaspoons unsalted butter 2 tablespoons chopped shallot (1 medium) 2 cups vegetable broth Crème fraîche or sour cream, if desired Preparation In medium microwavable bowl, place carrots and water. Cover tightly with microwavable plastic wrap. Microwave on High 5 minutes or until carrots are tender. Cool slightly. Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium-high heat. Cook shallot in butter 3 minutes, stirring frequently, just until tender....
Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes 1 tablespoon cornstarch Coarse salt and ground pepper 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, such as safflower 6 cloves garlic, minced 8 scallions, white and green parts separated, each cut into 1-inch pieces 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce 3/4 cup raw cashews (4 ounces), toasted White rice, for serving (optional) Preparation In a medium bowl, toss chicken with cornstarch until chicken is coated; season with 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper....
Ingredients 5 ounces bacon (6 to 7 slices; we like Smithfield), cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick strips 2 tablespoon red wine vinegar 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 4 ounces mild blue cheese, such as Danish, crumbled (about 3/4 cup) 2 tablespoons minced fresh chives, plus more for serving Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 1 cup golden cherry or Sungold tomatoes 1 head romaine lettuce (or 2 to 3 heads Little Gem), thinly sliced (about 5 1/2 cups)...
Ingredients 3 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and sliced 1/4-inch thick 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 4 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 4 teaspoons granulated sugar 2 cups fresh breadcrumbs 1/4 cup firmly packed light-brown sugar 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1/8 teaspoon ground mace 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon Cognac Preparation Heat oven to 375 degrees. In a large bowl, toss apples with lemon juice. Brush four 6-ounce ramekins with 1/2 tablespoon melted butter, and sprinkle with the granulated sugar to coat....
Ingredients 2 ounces blue cheese, crumbled (1/2 cup) 2 tablespoons sour cream 1 tablespoon mayonnaise 1/4 cup buttermilk Coarse salt and ground pepper 8 slices crusty white bread 1 avocado, pitted, peeled, and thinly sliced 8 slices cooked bacon 1 large tomato, thinly sliced 1 cup shredded cooked chicken, reserved from Cobb Salad 2 hard-cooked large eggs, finely chopped, reserved from Cobb Salad Preparation In a small bowl, whisk together blue cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, and buttermilk until smooth....
Ingredients 4 large hard-boiled eggs 1/4 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon white-wine vinegar 1/8 teaspoon coarse salt, plus more for cooking water 1 bunch (about 1 pound) asparagus, tough ends removed 16 slices thin white bread Preparation Peel eggs, and remove yolks; reserve whites for another use. With a wooden spoon, mash yolks in a small bowl. Add mayonnaise, butter, mustard, vinegar, and salt; stir until smooth....
Ingredients 1 loaf (8 ounces) or 1/2 loaf (1-pound size) unsliced French bread 1/3 cup sun-dried tomato pesto or basil pesto 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 ounces) Preparation Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Spray 18-inch piece of heavy-duty foil with cooking spray. Cut bread loaf diagonally into 12 slices to within 1/2 inch of bottom of loaf. Spread pesto on both sides of slices. Sprinkle slices with cheese....
Ingredients 1/4 cup cumin seeds 1/4 cup coriander seeds 4 small dried chile peppers 2 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped Salt 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil Preparation Place the seeds in a saute pan over medium heat, and dry-roast, shaking pan often, until they give off an aroma, about 5 minutes. Pound seeds in a mortar to a rough powder. Add peppers and pound until flaky. Stir in garlic and salt to taste....
Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 bunch asparagus (about 12 ounces), trimmed and sliced on the bias into 1/2-inch pieces 8 baby artichokes, trimmed and slice lengthwise into 1/4-inch slices 4 ounces ramps, bulbs chopped into 1/4-inch pieces, leaves chopped into 1/2-inch pieces Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper Preparation Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add asparagus and artichokes. Cook, stirring, until lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes....
Ingredients 1 loaf best-quality white bread (1 pound), crust on, cut into 3/4-inch cubes 1 celery root (about 2 pounds), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 6 ounces (11/2 sticks) unsalted butter, plus more for baking dish 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 3 large leeks, white and pale-green parts only, thinly sliced and rinsed well 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh sage...
Ingredients 12 ounces assorted berries, such as strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries 2 tablespoons superfine sugar 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar One 8-ounce container creme fraiche Amaretti biscuits Preparation Combine berries in a medium bowl. Sprinkle with sugar and vinegar. Let sit, stirring occasionally, until berries soften and start to release juices, about 30 minutes. Layer berries with creme fraiche in parfait glasses. Serve immediately or refrigerate up to 3 hours. Just before serving, sprinkle with crumbled amaretti biscuits....
