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Ingredients 2 pounds baby spinach, stems trimmed 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper Lemon wedges, for garnish Preparation Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Meanwhile, wash the spinach in cold running water. Place the spinach in a steamer and plunge into the boiling water for 1 minute, or until the spinach wilts. Transfer to a colander to drain. Arrange the spinach on a serving platter and season with the lemon juice and salt and pepper....

Ingredients 1 pound sugar snap peas, ends trimmed, and halved crosswise if desired 4 radishes, sliced paper-thin 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste Preparation Place sugar snap peas, radishes, lemon zest, lemon juice, and oil in a serving bowl. Toss well. Season with salt and pepper, and serve immediately. Related Video

Ingredients 3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt 12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature 1 1/2 cups sugar 4 large eggs 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 1 1/4 cups milk Swiss Meringue Buttercream for Cupcakes Mini uncoated gumdrops, cinnamon candy, and chocolate and multicolored sprinkles, for decorating Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line cupcake pans with liners; set aside. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt....

Ingredients 6 large beets, about 2 pounds, scrubbed and stems removed 6 navel oranges 1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 1/2 tablespoons canola oil 1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, coarsely chopped 3 heads Bibb lettuce (1/2 pound), or 1 head Boston lettuce, cut into 1/2-inch strips 2 heads Belgian endive (about 1/2 pound), cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1/4 pound ricotta salata, or feta cheese, crumbled...

Ingredients 1 bunch medium red beets (about 1 1/2 pounds), scrubbed, peeled, and cut into 1/2-inch wedges 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil Coarse salt and ground pepper 1 teaspoon red-wine vinegar 1 bunch arugula (1/2 pound), trimmed 2 oranges, peel and pith removed, cut into 1/4-inch-thick rounds 2 tablespoons toasted pistachios, roughly chopped Preparation Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Place beets on a large piece of foil on a baking sheet....

Ingredients 1 3/4 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice, about 12 lemons 1 cup sugar 3 quarts cold water 1 pound fresh cherries, pitted Preparation In a gallon container, combine lemon juice and sugar, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Stir in 3 quarts cold water and cherries until combined. Fill glasses with ice, pour in cherry lemonade, and serve. Related Video

Ingredients 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 skinless bone-in chicken breast half Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1 cup grape tomatoes 3 to 4 ounces green beans, trimmed and halved crosswise 3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint Lemon-Parmesan rice Preparation In a small nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Dredge chicken in flour; shake off any excess....

Ingredients 1 pound (3 1/4 cups) all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon coarse salt 4 sticks softened unsalted butter, plus more for pans 2 cups sugar 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 9 large eggs, room-temperature 2 cups semisweet or bittersweet chocolate chips 6 ounces chopped semisweet chocolate 5 tablespoons coffee liqueur, preferably Kahlua 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract 1 tablespoon light corn syrup Vanilla ice cream, for serving Preparation Preheat oven to 325 degrees....

Ingredients Chocolate Creme Brulee Sugar Tuiles Preparation Follow steps 1 and 2 to makechocolate creme brulee. Pourmixture into an 8-inch bakingdish. Transfer dish to a roastingpan, and fill pan with enoughboiling water to reach halfwayup the sides of dish. Bakeuntil custard is just set, 1 hourto 1 hour 10 minutes. Let cool. Freeze custard for at least4 hours. Cut out circles using a2-inch round cookie cutter.Place between 2 tuile cookies....

Ingredients 8 ounces semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped 1 teaspoon vegetable shortening Preparation Melt chocolate with the shortening in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water, stirring occasionally. Divide chocolate mixture between two 11-by-17-inch rimmed baking sheets; smooth with an offset spatula. Refrigerate until chocolate is set but not brittle. Holding a sturdy metal spatula or a bench scraper at a 45-degree angle, scrape chocolate away from you to form curls....

Ingredients 3 medium scoops vanilla ice cream 1 cup ice 1 cup chilled brewed coffee 1/2 cup milk 2 tablespoons Simple Syrup for Iced Coffee Drinks Whipped cream Cocoa powder Preparation Blend ice cream, ice, coffee, milk, and simple syrup in a blender until smooth. Pour into a tall glass. Top with whipped cream, and dust with cocoa powder. Related Video

Ingredients 2 tablespoons tahini 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice Coarse salt 1 pound dandelion greens, stemmed, washed, and cut into 1-inch pieces 1 tablespoon olive oil 3 medium garlic cloves, thinly sliced Preparation In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, soy sauce, lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons water until thoroughly blended and creamy; set aside. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook dandelion greens until wilted, 2 to 4 minutes....

Ingredients 7 cups coleslaw mix 1 small zucchini, shredded (about 1 cup) 1 cup shredded carrots (1 1/2 medium) 1/2 cup finely chopped green bell pepper (1/2 medium) 3/4 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing 2 tablespoons sugar 2 teaspoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon celery seed 1/2 teaspoon salt Preparation In large bowl, gently mix ingredients. Refrigerate 15 to 20 minutes before serving. Related Video

Ingredients 3 1/2 cups uncooked farfalle (bow-tie) pasta, (9 ounces) 2 cups snow (Chinese) pea pods, strings removed (12 ounces) 2 large red bell peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces (2 cups) 2 medium carrots (1 cup) 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (2 ounces) 1 cup light creamy Caesar dressing 2 tablespoons milk Preparation Cook and drain pasta as directed on package, adding pea pods for last minute of cooking....

Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Suddenly Salad® classic pasta salad mix 1/3 cup olive oil 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 2 teaspoons all purpose Greek seasoning 1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped cucumber 1 cup coarsely chopped romaine lettuce 1 cup crumbled feta cheese (4 oz) 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved 1/2 cup thinly sliced zucchini, cut slices into quarters 1/3 cup thinly sliced radishes 1/3 cup chopped red onion 1/3...

Ingredients 1 lb extra-lean (at least 90%) ground beef 1/4 cup Progresso™ plain bread crumbs 3 tablespoons ketchup 1 teaspoon onion salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1 egg 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (2 oz) 4 slices center-cut bacon (about 3 1/2 oz), cut crosswise in half Preparation Heat gas or charcoal grill for indirect cooking as directed by manufacturer. Meanwhile, in large bowl, mix all ingredients except bacon. On work surface, pat mixture into 7-inch square....

Ingredients 4 1 1/2-inch thick (2 pounds) filet mignon steak 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 shallot, minced 2 cloves garlic, finely minced 1 cup balsamic vinegar 2 teaspoons sugar 1/4 cup Progresso™ beef flavored broth (from 32-ounce carton) 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon mirin (sweet rice wine) Preparation Preheat the oven to 450°F. Season the filets with salt and pepper on both sides....

Ingredients Unsalted butter, softened, for pan 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting 3/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon coarse salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 large eggs 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup packed light-brown sugar 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons best-quality honey 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest Caramelized Pears Freshly whipped cream, or nondairy whipped topping, for serving (optional) Preparation Preheat oven to 325 degrees....

Ingredients 1/2 recipe All-in-One Cookie Dough Preparation On a large piece of parchment or waxed paper, gently form 1/2 recipe all-in-one cookie dough into an 8-inch log. Fold one short end of paper over log; wedge a baking sheet against log. Holding other end of paper at an angle, push baking sheet against log while pulling on paper, creating a smooth, compact log. Gently roll log in desired topping to coat; wrap in parchment....

Ingredients 1 container (8 ounces) sharp Cheddar cold-pack cheese spread 1/2 cup chopped fresh mushrooms 1 container (8 ounces) soft cream cheese with garden vegetables 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves 1 container (8 ounces) Swiss-almond cold-pack cheese spread 1/4 cup chopped red and/or yellow bell peppers 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 48 crackers Preparation Spread Cheddar cheese into 5-inch round, about 1/2 inch thick, on serving platter; smooth side and top with small metal spatula....