Ingredients 1 lb ground breakfast sausage, any flavor 1 red bell pepper, chopped 2 cups cremini or white mushrooms, sliced 2 teaspoons salt pepper to taste 1 loaf (8 cups, 1-inch cubes) Italian bread, Ciabatta or Baguette (crusty bread) 1 1/2 dozen (18) large eggs 1 cup whole milk 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Brown the sausage in a saute pan over medium heat for 3 minutes, breaking it into bite size pieces....
Ingredients 3 cups peeled and cubed (1/2 inch) English cucumber 3 cups cubed (1/2 inch) seedless watermelon 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice Coarse salt and ground pepper Preparation In a large bowl, toss cucumber and watermelon with lime juice, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Serve immediately. Related Video
Ingredients 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, slightly softened 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 large egg yolks 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/3 cup yellow cornmeal, preferably stone-ground 1/2 teaspoon salt Nonstick cooking spray 4 ounces cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup creme fraiche 1 1/2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar 1 pint black or purple figs, stemmed and quartered 1/4 cup fig or red-currant jam 2 tablespoons dry red wine Preparation Cream together butter and granulated sugar in bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, about 2 minutes....
Ingredients 4 pounds ripe tomatoes, preferably beefsteak, cut into chunks 1 tablespoon coarse salt 12 ounces (about 18) large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails on, shells reserved 4 cups cold water 1 teaspoon red-wine vinegar 1/2 teaspoon sherry vinegar 1/2 cup Madeira or dry sherry 18 mussels, scrubbed well and debearded 3 garlic cloves, smashed Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling 1 tablespoon very thinly sliced fresh flat-leaf parsley, for garnish...
Ingredients 1/4 cup limoncello 1/2 cup Make-Ahead Simple Syrup Genoise(12-by-16-inch cake), rolled Lemon-Blackberry Semifreddo Confectioners’ sugar, for dusting Preparation Stir limoncello and simple syrup in a small bowl. Unroll cake, remove towel, and place on parchment on the back of a rimmed baking sheet. Brush with limoncello syrup. Spread with semifreddo, leaving a 2-inch border on 1 short side and a 1/2-inch border on the long sides. Freeze until semifreddo is firm but not hard, about 25 minutes....
Ingredients 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice, strained (about 4 oranges), plus zest of 2 oranges 1 cup sugar 1/2 ounce ginger, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons Cointreau 1 small honeydew melon, cut in half, seeded 1 small canary melon, cut in half, seeded 1 cantaloupe, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch wedges Mint sprigs, for garnish Orange Lace Cookies, for serving Preparation Fill a large bowl with ice and water; set aside....
Ingredients 1 1/2 cups walnut halves 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ French vanilla cake mix Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box 2 tablespoons instant espresso coffee powder or granules 1 cup butter or margarine, softened 3 cups powdered sugar 4 oz semisweet baking chocolate, melted, cooled 2 tablespoons whipping cream 2 teaspoons vanilla 24 walnut halves Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups....
Ingredients 1 pound gemelli, or other short pasta 2 tablespoons grainy mustard 2 tablespoons white-wine or sherry vinegar 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 1 sweet onion, halved lengthwise, then cut crosswise 1/4 inch thick 2 small zucchinis, halved lengthwise, then cut crosswise 1/4 inch thick 8 ounces snap peas, tough strings removed 3 ounces baby spinach, (or 1 bunch regular spinach, stems trimmed and leaves coarsely chopped)...
Ingredients 1 pound sirloin steak, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 pound cremini or button mushrooms, stems trimmed and caps halved 2 shallots, coarsely chopped 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Coarse salt and ground pepper 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth or water 1/2 cup quick-cooking barley Chopped fresh parsley (optional) Preparation Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a roasting pan or rimmed baking sheet, toss together steak, mushrooms, shallots, and olive oil; season with salt and pepper....
Ingredients About 3 tablespoons marshmallow creme 16 fudge-covered graham cookies (1 1/2x1 3/4 inches each) 1/2 cup chocolate chip ice cream Preparation Spoon about 1 teaspoon marshmallow creme on 1 cookie. Top with about 1/2 tablespoon ice cream. Top with another cookie, pressing gently. Place in shallow pan; immediately place in freezer. Repeat for remaining sandwiches, placing each in freezer as made. Freeze at least 3 hours until firm. Wrap individually in plastic wrap or waxed paper....
Ingredients 1 can (16 oz) Old El Paso™ refried beans 1/4 cup Old El Paso™ Thick ’n Chunky salsa 1/4 cup sour cream 1 tablespoon lime juice 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1 medium clove garlic, finely chopped 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup finely chopped seeded tomato 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 30 tortilla chips Preparation In medium bowl, stir together beans, salsa, 2 tablespoons of the sour cream, the lime juice, cumin, garlic and salt until well blended....
Ingredients 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 3 medium leeks, white and light-green parts only, washed well and sliced into 1/2-inch rounds (about 1 1/2 cups) 1/3 cup dry white wine 1/3 cup heavy cream 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 1/4 cup Homemade Chicken Stock 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 4 six-ounce salmon fillets Arugula, washed well and dried, for garnish Lemon wedges, for garnish...
Ingredients 4 slices thick-sliced bacon 3 1/2 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton) 1 1/4 cups uncooked quick-cooking grits 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese 3/4 lb uncooked medium shrimp, peeled, deveined and chopped 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with basil, garlic and oregano, drained 4 medium green onions, chopped (1/4 cup) Preparation In 10-inch skillet, cook bacon until crisp; drain on paper towels....
Ingredients 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped (1 cup) 1 garlic clove, crushed Shrimp shells from 1/2 pound small shrimp (from Rice Noodles with Chicken, Pork, and Shrimp) 1 bay leaf 1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes 3 tablespoons fish sauce 2 cups homemade or low-sodium store-bought chicken stock 1 cup water Preparation Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, and cook until softened, about 4 minutes....
Ingredients 1 loaf (1 lb) soft French bread (about 18 inches long) 4 oz (half 8-oz package) 1/3-less-fat cream cheese (Neufchâtel), softened 1/2 cup raspberry preserves 1 cup fat-free egg product 1 cup fat-free (skim) milk 1 tablespoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 bag (10 oz) Cascadian Farm® frozen organic raspberries, thawed 1/4 cup sugar 2 teaspoons cornstarch Preparation Spray bottom and sides of 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray....
Ingredients 4 skinless salmon fillets, (6 ounces each) 1 1/4 teaspoons coarse salt Freshly ground pepper 1 small shallot, finely chopped 2 tablespoons capers, drained and rinsed Grated zest and juice of 1 lemon, preferably organic 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 cup loosely packed fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped 2/3 cup chopped mixed fresh herbs, such as tarragon, chervil, dill, and mint 1 bunch pencil-thin asparagus, tough ends snapped off...
Ingredients 1 pound tomatillos, hulled and washed 3 garlic cloves 1 serrano chile 1 cup cucumber, peeled, seeded, and roughly chopped 1/4 cup roughly chopped onion 1/4 cup roughly chopped cilantro 1/2 cup homemade or low-sodium canned chicken stock, skimmed of fat 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt 1/2 cup plain nonfat yogurt 1/2 cup water 1 small avocado, peeled, pitted, and cut into 1-inch cubes, for garnish Preparation Heat broiler....
Ingredients 2/3 cup Caesar dressing 1 teaspoon ground cumin 2 bags (10 oz each) classic romaine lettuce salad or hearts of romaine lettuce 1 pint (2 cups) grape tomatoes or cherry tomatoes 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz) 2 cups coarsely broken lime-flavored or regular tortilla chips Preparation In small bowl, mix dressing and cumin. In large bowl, toss remaining ingredients with dressing mixture. Sprinkle with additional cheese and chips if desired....
Ingredients 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced (1 cup) 2 cups grape tomatoes Coarse salt and ground pepper 8 large eggs, lightly beaten 1/2 cup grated cheddar (1 1/2 ounces) Preparation Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a 10-inch ovenproof nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high. Add scallions and tomatoes, season with salt and pepper, and cook about 5 minutes. Add eggs and cheese, season with salt and pepper, and stir to combine....
Ingredients 1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix 1/2 cup sugar 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries 2 cups fresh blackberries 2 cups fresh blueberries 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 6 tablespoons cold butter or margarine, cut into pieces Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 9-inch round (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In small bowl, mix 1/2 cup cookie mix and 1/2 cup sugar. In large bowl, toss together strawberries, blackberries and blueberries....
