Ingredients 1/3 cup pepitas 2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 3 tablespoons olive oil Coarse salt and ground pepper 1 1/2 pounds watercress, tough stems removed Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spread pepitas on a rimmed baking sheet; toast until golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes. (Store at room temperature up to 1 day.) In a large bowl, combine vinegar and cumin; whisk in oil. Season with salt and pepper....
Ingredients 4 whole eggs 1 egg yolk 3/4 cup granulated sugar 2 1/2 cups milk 2 1/2 cups whipping cream 1 tablespoon vanilla 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3 medium apples, peeled, cubed (2 cups) 12 oz French or other firm bread, cut into 1/2-inch slices, then cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces (10 cups) 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 cup butter or margarine...
Ingredients 1 cup sugar 1 cup water 1/3 cup brandy 2 tablespoons Cointreau Preparation Bring sugar and water to a boil in a small saucepan, stirring until sugar has dissolved. Let cool completely. Stir in brandy and Cointreau. Related Video
Ingredients 6 celery stalks, thinly sliced crosswise 1 English cucumber, peeled, seeded, and thinly sliced crosswise 1/3 cup coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh mint 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper Preparation Toss together celery, cucumber, parsley, mint, and oil in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Related Video
Ingredients 3 garlic cloves, roughly chopped 1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes 1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar 1 bunch parsley, stems removed 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil Preparation In a food processor, combine garlic, red-pepper flakes, vinegar, parsley, and olive oil. Process until finely chopped, 2 minutes, scraping down sides as needed. Related Video
Ingredients 1/4 cup chili sauce 2 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon soy sauce 2 chipotle chilies in adobo sauce (from 7-ounce can), chopped 2 teaspoons adobo sauce from can 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper 2 pounds chicken drummettes (20 to 24) 1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and pitted 2 tablespoons mayonnaise or salad dressing 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1 teaspoon lime juice Dash of salt Preparation Mix all ingredients except drummies and Avocado Mayonnaise in shallow dish....
Ingredients 2 cups Original Bisquick™ baking mix 1/4 cup granulated sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup buttermilk 2 eggs 1/4 cup butter 2 cups powdered sugar Pinch of salt 1/2 cup whole milk 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon vanilla Preparation In medium bowl, stir Bisquick mix, granulated sugar, baking powder and baking soda. In small bowl, mix vegetable oil, vanilla, buttermilk and eggs....
Ingredients 1 bottle (750 ml) white wine 1 1/2 cups elderflower liqueur 1 ripe medium mango, seed removed, peeled and chopped (1 cup) 1/2 lime, thinly sliced 1/2 orange, thinly sliced 1 cup berries (raspberries and blackberries) 1 bottle (1 liter) sparkling water, chilled Ice Preparation In pitcher, stir together all ingredients except sparkling water and ice. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes or until ready to serve. Just before serving, pour sparkling water into pitcher to fill....
Ingredients 2 jars (16 oz each) Old El Paso™ Thick ’n Chunky salsa 9 uncooked lasagna noodles 1 package (9 oz) frozen cooked Southwest-seasoned chicken breast strips, thawed 1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ black beans, drained, rinsed 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 3 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese (12 oz) Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. In ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish, spread 1/4 cup of the salsa. Layer with 3 noodles and 1/3 each of the chicken, beans, cilantro, salsa and cheese....
Ingredients 2 rounds Figs Pizza Dough Cornmeal, for sprinkling 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic 2 pinches salt 2 pinches freshly ground black pepper 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves 1/2 cup Fig Jam 4 ounces Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled into pea-sized pieces 3 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto 1 scallion, thinly sliced lengthwise, for garnish Preparation One hour prior to cooking, place a baking stone in the oven, and heat to 500 degrees....
Ingredients 3 cups Honey Nut Chex™ cereal 3 cups Rice Chex™ or Corn Chex™ cereal 1 cup sliced almonds 1/4 cup butter 2 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon grated orange peel 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1 1/4 cups dried cranberries Preparation Line large rimmed cookie sheet with waxed paper. In large microwavable bowl, add cereals and almonds. In small microwavable bowl, microwave butter uncovered on High 20 to 40 seconds or until melted....
Ingredients Onion Salt and pepper Olive oil Greens Eggs Chopped tender herbs (cilantro, parsley, tarragon, chives) Cheese Preparation Saute onion with salt and pepper in anonstick skillet with a little olive oil. Stir in afew handfuls of greens and wilt. Removefrom pan. Whisk a couple of eggs and an eggwhite. Stir in chopped tender herbs (cilantro,parsley, tarragon, chives). Heat a little moreoil and add eggs to the pan. Cook, stirringto form curds, until just set....
Ingredients 1 cup finely grated Swiss cheese, preferably Emmental (6 ounces) 8 slices cooked ham (8 ounces) Vegetable oil, for brushing 1 large dill pickle, cut into 1/2-inch-thick half-moons Preparation Soak 8 wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes. Heat grill to high. Sprinkle 2 or 3 tablespoons cheese down the center of each slice of ham. Fold in sides to almost fully enclose cheese, then press down, and roll up ham lengthwise....
Ingredients 3 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic 1/4 cup lemon juice 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin 4 1/2 lb chicken drumsticks 3 lemons 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley Preparation Line shallow baking pan with foil; generously spray foil with cooking spray. In small bowl, mix garlic, cumin and lemon juice. Place chicken in large resealable food-storage plastic bag. Add in lemon juice mixture; shake to evenly coat chicken. Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes to marinate....
Ingredients 3 tablespoons cornstarch 6 tablespoons light-brown sugar 3 tablespoons unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 1/2 cups skim milk 1/2 cup evaporated skim milk 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate White- and milk-chocolate shavings, for garnish Cinnamon sticks, for garnish Preparation Whisk cornstarch, sugar, cocoa powder, cinnamon, and salt in a medium saucepan. Add milks, whisking. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, whisking constantly. Cook until thickened, about 1 minute....
Ingredients 20 Almond Macaroons About 2 1/2 cups Frozen Yogurt Coarsely chopped toasted almonds, for garnish Preparation Using a 2-ounce ice cream scoop, place softened frozen yogurt on the underside of 10 cookies. Place second cookie on top of ice cream, top side facing out. Press together to adhere. Roll edges in almonds. Keep frozen until ready to serve. Related Video
Ingredients 2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes (about 6 cups) Coarse salt 3 pounds buttercup squash (about 1 small squash), peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch cubes (about 8 cups) 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for baking dish 1/2 cup heavy cream 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg Freshly ground pepper 1/2 cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese 10 Amaretti (Italian almond cookies), crushed into fine crumbs (about 3/4 cup)...
Ingredients 3 large egg yolks 1/4 cup granulated sugar 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 cup milk 1 vanilla bean, split in half lengthwise Preparation Have ready an ice bath. In a medium bowl, whisk egg yolks with 2 tablespoons sugar and flour until light and pale; set aside. Place milk and remaining 2 tablespoons sugar in a medium saucepan. Scrape in vanilla seeds; add pod. Bring mixture to a boil. Pour approximately half of just-boiling mixture over reserved egg mixture; whisk to combine....
Ingredients Mushroom Stuffing 1 whole turkey (12 pounds), thawed if frozen, rinsed and patted dry, neck reserved (giblets discarded) 4 large carrots, halved crosswise 2 large onions, cut into 8 wedges 2 bunches fresh sage, leaves separated from stems (about 1 cup), stems reserved 2 tablespoons butter, softened Coarse salt and ground pepper Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees, with rack in lowest position. Prepare and stuff the turkey. Cut turkey neck into pieces; combine in a large roasting pan with carrots, onions, and reserved sage stems....
Ingredients 1 medium-size English cucumber 1 tablespoon butter 1/4 teaspoon salt Chopped fresh dill, or parsley Preparation Peel cucumber, and cut into large chunks. In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add cucumber and salt, and cook, tossing occasionally, until tender, about 5 minutes. Serve sprinkled with dill or parsley. Related Video
