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Ingredients 2 heads radicchio, cored and torn into bite-size pieces 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil Coarse salt and ground pepper 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon honey Preparation Rinse radicchio (leave some water still clinging to leaves). In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high. Add radicchio and season with salt and pepper. Cook, tossing, until tender, about 4 minutes. Add vinegar and honey and stir to combine. Related Video

Ingredients 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each) 2 red grapefruit 1/2 pound napa cabbage (about 1/2 small head), cut into 4 wedges, core intact 6 scallions, cut on the diagonal into 2-inch pieces Vegetable-oil cooking spray 1/3 cup sesame seeds 1 teaspoon coarse salt Freshly ground pepper 1/4 teaspoon toasted sesame oil 2 teaspoons olive oil 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallot 1 1/2 cups freshly squeezed red grapefruit juice (from about 3 red grapefruits)...

Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds (6 sticks) butter, softened 1 pound confectioners' sugar, sifted 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 5 tablespoons semisweet chocolate chips, melted and cooled Preparation In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, combine the butter, sugar, vanilla and salt. Begin beating on low speed, increasing to high for 2 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl occasionally. Stir in melted chocolate....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 teaspoons brown mustard seeds 1 medium yellow onion, diced small 1 cup long-grain white rice Coarse salt and ground pepper 1 tablespoon red curry paste 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk (from a 13.5-ounce can) 1 sweet potato (about 3/4 pound), peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces 1 small cauliflower, cut into florets 1 can (15.5 ounces) chickpeas, rinsed and drained Fresh cilantro, for serving...

Ingredients 3 blood oranges Juice of 1 lemon 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt Freshly ground pepper 3 slices bacon 1 bulb fennel, very thinly sliced 16 cremini mushrooms, very thinly sliced 1 red onion, very thinly sliced 6 ounces baby spinach Preparation Make the vinaigrette: Using a sharp paring knife, peel 2 oranges, following the curve of the fruit; cut between membranes to remove whole segments. Place in a small bowl; set aside....

Ingredients 1 bag (16 oz ) coleslaw mix (shredded cabbage and carrots) 1 can (11 oz) mandarin orange segments, drained 2 medium green onions, chopped (2 tablespoons), if desired 1 container (6 oz) Yoplait Original 99% Fat Free Key lime pie yogurt 1/4 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing 1 teaspoon grated lime peel 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 1/4 cup whole cashews Preparation In large bowl, mix coleslaw mix, mandarin oranges and onions....

Ingredients 1 cup sour cream 1/2 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing 1/2 cup chopped red or yellow bell pepper 4 medium green onions, chopped (1/4 cup) 1/4 cup chopped radishes 1 tablespoon sugar Dash pepper Assorted raw vegetables, if desired Whole wheat crackers, if desired Preparation In medium bowl, mix dip ingredients; cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour to blend flavors. Serve with dippers. Cover and refrigerate any remaining dip....

Ingredients 2 cups sugar 12 sprigs fresh thyme, plus more for garnish 4 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice, about 24 lemons 2 cups vodka Preparation In a small saucepan, combine 2 cups water with the sugar and thyme; bring to a boil over high heat, stirring occasionally, until sugar has dissolved. Remove from heat; let cool to room temperature. Pour mixture through a fine sieve into a large glass measuring cup; discard thyme....

Ingredients 1 1/4 cups whole wheat flour 1 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting 1/4 cup wheat bran 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 2/3 cup packed dark-brown sugar 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest 10 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 1 large egg 1/4 cup smooth unsweetened applesauce 1 cup raspberry jam Preparation Whisk together flours, bran, salt, and baking soda in a medium bowl; set aside. Put brown sugar and zest in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment; mix on medium speed until combined....

Ingredients 24 littleneck clams (about 4 pounds), scrubbed 1 cup plus 3 tablespoons dry white wine or water 1 (10-ounce) package fresh spinach, trimmed 12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter 3 tablespoons thinly sliced shallots 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 cup finely chopped celery hearts 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh tarragon 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs 2 tablespoons anise-flavored liqueur...

Ingredients 2 whole eggs 1 egg yolk 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1 1/2 cups milk 1 cup whipping cream 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 4 cups cubed banana bread (about 1 loaf) 1 tablespoon cinnamon-sugar 1 tablespoon peanut butter 1 tablespoon milk 1/4 cup powdered sugar Preparation In large bowl, beat eggs, egg yolk, granulated sugar, 1 1/2 cups milk, the whipping cream, vanilla and cinnamon with whisk. Stir in 3 cups of the banana bread cubes....

Ingredients 1 boneless beef top round steak, about 1 inch thick (1 lb) 1 can (5 1/2 oz) spicy eight-vegetable juice 2 tablespoons lime juice 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 medium orange, peeled, chopped 1/2 cup chopped peeled jicama 1/4 cup chopped tomatillas 1/4 cup chopped red onion 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or parsley 1 tablespoon lime juice 1 teaspoon honey 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 small serrano chile, seeded, finely chopped (1 tablespoon)...

Ingredients 4 1/2 lb pork spareribs 1/3 cups butter or margarine 2 tablespoons white vinegar 2 tablespoons water 1 teaspoon granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon pepper Dash of ground red pepper (cayenne) Preparation Heat oven to 325°F. Cut ribs into 6 serving pieces. Place ribs, meaty sides down, in shallow roasting pan, about 13x9 inches. Bake uncovered 1 hour. Meanwhile, in 1-quart saucepan, heat sauce ingredients over medium heat, stirring frequently, until butter is melted....

Ingredients 5 basil leaves 1 teaspoon superfine sugar 2 ounces gin 1/2 ounce lemon juice Ice 4 ounces Champagne Preparation Muddle basil leaves with sugar in a shaker. Add gin, lemon juice, and ice. Shake, and strain. Add ice and Champagne. Related Video

Ingredients 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup plus 1 teaspoon soy sauce for dipping 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil 1 teaspoon light-brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/8 teaspoon red-pepper flakes 1 pound boneless rib-eye roast, sliced against the grain into 32 3-by-1/4-inch strips 2 teaspoons canola oil 1/3 cup reduced-sodium canned vegetable broth, or water 1/4 cup smooth peanut butter 1/2 teaspoon ketchup 1/4 teaspoon rice vinegar Coarse salt and ground pepper Sesame Rice, for serving (optional)...

Ingredients 8 large eggs 1 package (0.9-oz) hollandaise sauce mix 1 cup milk 1/4 cup butter 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon dried dill weed Dash pepper 8 oz sliced cooked ham 4 English muffins, split, toasted Preparation Place eggs in single layer in large saucepan or Dutch oven; add enough cold water to cover eggs by 1 inch. Bring to a boil. Immediately remove from heat; cover and let stand 15 minutes....

Ingredients 2 limes, cut in half 8 teaspoons sugar Coarsely crushed ice 1 cup cachaca Preparation Put a lime half in each of 4 tumblers and sprinkle each with 2 teaspoons sugar. Using a wooden reamer, crush the flesh of the limes. Fill glasses with ice and pour cachaca over it. Stir well and serve. Related Video

Ingredients 1 large onion, thinly sliced crosswise 1 tablespoon olive oil Preparation In a medium skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add onions and cook, stirring occasionally, adding a little bit of water as necessary if onions begin to stick, until deep golden brown, about 30 minutes. Related Video

Ingredients 1 cup hazelnuts (filberts) 3 small or 2 large heads cauliflower (about 3 1/2 pounds) 10 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 2 tablespoons snipped chives Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place hazelnuts on a baking sheet; toast until fragrant, about 10 minutes. Transfer nuts to a kitchen towel; rub off loosened papery skins. Coarsely chop nuts; set aside. Trim stems of cauliflower so they sit flat, keeping head intact....

Ingredients 2/3 cup butter, softened 1/3 cup sugar 1 teaspoon almond extract 1 egg 2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips 1/2 cup seedless raspberry jam 1/3 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips 1 teaspoon shortening Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, combine butter and sugar; beat until light and fluffy. Add almond extract and egg; blend well. Add flour and baking powder; mix well....