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Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds sirloin steak (about 1 1/4 inches thick) 24 grape tomatoes 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for grill 2 tablespoons grainy mustard 1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar 1 tablespoon dried thyme leaves, crumbled Coarse salt and ground pepper Preparation Slice beef into cubes (see Cook’s Note). Assemble 4 long skewers, alternating 5 beef cubes (threaded perpendicular to the cut) with 6 grape tomatoes on each. Arrange skewers in a nonmetallic dish....

Ingredients 1 1/4 cups (2 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, plus more for pan 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for pan 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 2 cups packed light-brown sugar 1/2 cup granulated sugar 3 large eggs 2 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 1 cup chopped walnuts (about 4 ounces) 1 cup toffee bits Confectioners' sugar, for dusting Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9-by-13-inch baking pan....

Ingredients 1/2 cup dry white wine 1/3 cup honey 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 2 cups pitted cherries, fresh or frozen, plus whole ones for garnish Preparation In a medium bowl, whisk together wine, honey, and lemon juice until combined. Set aside. Place cherries in a food processor; pulse until finely chopped. Transfer to bowl with liquid mixture; stir until combined. Pour into a shallow metal pan and place in freezer....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 cup thinly sliced leek (pale-green parts only, rinsed well) 1 medium Yukon Gold potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1/4 cup dry vermouth 2 cups low-sodium chicken stock 2 cups water 1 pound shelled fresh or thawed frozen peas (3 cups) 3/4 cup low-fat buttermilk Salt and pepper Pea tendrils, for garnish Preparation Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add leek, and cook until softened, about4 minutes....

Ingredients Vegetable oil, cooking spray 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/4 teaspoons coarse salt 8 ounces (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened 3/4 cup packed light-brown sugar 12 ounces milk chocolate, melted 1 cup creamy peanut butter Preparation Coat a 9 1/2-inch square baking pan with cooking spray. Line with parchment, leaving a 2-inch overhang on 2 sides, and coat parchment with spray. Sift flour and salt into a medium bowl. Beat butter with a mixer on medium-high speed until fluffy, 3 to 5 minutes....

Ingredients 2 Cornish hens (about 1 3/4 pounds each), room temperature, rinsed well and patted dry 1 bunch fresh thyme (about 1/2 ounce), plus more for garnish 2 lemons, halved, plus wedges for serving 1/4 cup loosely packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves 3 tablespoons unsalted butter Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper Preparation Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Place hens in a roasting pan, breast sides up. Place 2 thyme sprigs and 1 lemon half in cavity of each hen....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard Coarse salt and fresh ground pepper 1/4 cup olive oil Preparation In a medium bowl, whisk the juice, mustard, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and a pinch of pepper until combined. Whisking constantly, add the olive oil in a steady stream; whisk until thickened and creamy. Alternatively shake all ingredients in a small jar. Related Video

Ingredients 1/2 cup cherry jam 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon grated lime peel 1 tablespoon lime juice 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger Preparation In small bowl, beat all ingredients with whisk. Brush over ham the last 45 minutes of baking. Related Video

Ingredients Vegetable-oil cooking spray 1 package (7.5 ounces) hard peppermint candies, unwrapped 1 pound white chocolate, chopped (do not use chips) 2 cups puffed rice cereal Preparation Spray a 10-by-15-inch rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray; line with a piece of waxed paper. Place candy in a doubled resealable plastic bag (one inside the other); seal, and wrap in a kitchen towel (to prevent candy from piercing the bag). Use a rolling pin or skillet to crush candy into tiny pieces....

Ingredients 3 cups (two 12-ounce cans) low-fat evaporated milk 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup brewed espresso 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt Preparation Heat the evaporated milk in a 2-quart saucepan over low heat until warm. Stir together the sugar and 2 tablespoons of the espresso in a heavy saucepan. Place over high heat and cook, without stirring, about 2 minutes (the mixture will bubble), until the sugar has caramelized to a dark amber....

Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds extra-lean ground beef 1 small bell pepper, chopped (1/2 cup) 1 small onion, chopped (1/4 cup) 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish 1 tablespoon yellow mustard 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup chili sauce or ketchup 1 unsliced round loaf Italian or sourdough bread, 8 inches in diameter Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Mix all ingredients except chili sauce and bread. Press beef mixture in ungreased pie plate, 9x1 1/4 inches....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted 1/4 cup original Frank’s™ RedHot™ Original cayenne pepper sauce or red pepper sauce 1 tablespoon honey 1/2 teaspoon celery seed 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 package (1 lb) chicken breast tenders (not breaded) 1/2 cup blue cheese dressing Preparation In medium bowl, mix butter, pepper sauce, honey, celery seed and salt. Remove 2 tablespoons sauce mixture; set aside. Add chicken to remaining sauce mixture; stir to coat....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for grates 3 medium zucchini (1 1/2 pounds total), cut into 1/2-inch-wide slices on the diagonal 4 portobello mushrooms (1 pound total), stemmed 1 1/2 bunches scallions, root ends trimmed Coarse salt and ground pepper 4 flour tortillas, (10-inch or burrito-size) 3 cups store-bought fresh salsa, or Fresh Tomato Salsa 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (1 cup) 1 lime, cut lengthwise into 4 wedges (optional), for serving...

Ingredients 1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ double chocolate chunk cookie mix 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 tablespoons hazelnut-flavored syrup 2 teaspoons instant coffee granules or crystals 1 egg 1/2 cup powdered sugar 30 coffee bean chocolate pieces Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. In large bowl, stir cookie mix, oil, syrup, instant coffee and egg until soft dough forms. Roll dough into 1-inch balls; roll in powdered sugar. Place 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheet....

Ingredients 8 ounces Bucheron or other ripened goat’s-milk cheese 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced into half-moons 1 teaspoon fresh thyme 1 teaspoon fresh oregano Pinch of crushed red-pepper flakes 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper Sliced whole-grain bread Preparation Cut the cheese crosswise into 1/2-inch slices, and arrange on a serving platter. Sprinkle with onion, herbs, and red-pepper flakes. Drizzle with olive oil and vinegar....

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 1/2 cup sugar 1/3 cup milk 3 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 egg 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel 1 pint (2 cups) heavy whipping cream 1 box (4-serving size) lemon instant pudding and pie filling mix 1/4 cup milk Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Place paper baking cup in each of 12 regular-size muffin cups. In large bowl, beat all cupcake ingredients with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, scraping bowl frequently....

Ingredients 1 head fennel 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 Meyer lemon 1/4 cup coarsely chopped pitted Kalamata olives 1 whole mackerel (2 to 3 lbs., head off) Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Slice fennel into 1/2-inch wedges (reserve fronds), arrange on a rimmed baking sheet, and drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and roast, flipping fennel halfway through, until caramelized and golden, about 25 minutes....

Ingredients 1 14-pound fresh turkey, neck and giblets removed and reserved for stock Salt and freshly ground black pepper Cornbread Sourdough Stuffing 6 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger 1/4 cup pure maple syrup 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 cup Riesling wine 2 cups Homemade Turkey Stock, or low-sodium canned chicken broth, skimmed of fat 2/3 cup seedless red and green grapes, each cut in half Preparation Heat oven to 425 degrees with rack in lowest third of oven....

Ingredients 1 bag (10.5 oz) Chex Mix® Muddy Buddies® Peppermint Bark 1 cup butter, cut into pieces 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup white vanilla baking chips 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips 1 teaspoon vegetable oil 3/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted* Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Line 15x10x1-inch pan with heavy-duty foil. Spray foil with cooking spray. Spread cereal evenly in pan. Melt butter in 2-quart saucepan over medium heat. Using whisk, mix butter and sugar together until smooth....

Ingredients 3 to 6 (1/4 to 1/2 ounce) dried chiles chipotles colorados (chiles mortias), or 2 to 4 (1/4 to 1/2 ounce) dried chiles chipotles mecos, or 3 to 6 canned chiles chipotles en adobo 3 large garlic cloves, unpeeled 5 to 6 medium (8 ounces) tomatillos, husked and rinsed 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon sugar, optional Preparation Set an ungreased griddle or heavy skillet over medium heat. If using dried chiles, break off their stems....