Ingredients 1/2 cup dried chickpeas 3 garlic cloves, minced 1/4 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup tomato paste Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper Ground cloves 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 lamb shanks 1 small onion, thinly sliced 1 celery stalk, cut into 1/4-inch dice 5 cups water 1/2 cinnamon stick 1/4 cup chopped dates...
Ingredients 1/2 cup unsalted butter, (1 stick), softened 2/3 cup packed dark-brown sugar 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 2 large eggs 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, sifted 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips 1 cup raisins 1 cup pecans, coarsely chopped Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Put butter and sugars in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment; mix on medium speed until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes....
Ingredients 4 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon baking powder 3/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon coarse salt 6 large eggs, separated 3 cups whole milk 3/4 cup (12 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted, plus 2 teaspoons unmelted for cooking 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 2 1/2 cups blueberries or sliced bananas and 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional) 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar or cinnamon sugar for dusting (optional) Maple Butter for Neil’s Pancakes...
Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened 2 2/3 cups powdered sugar 1 1/4 teaspoons peppermint extract 1/8 teaspoon salt 2 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 2 1/2 tablespoons milk Coarsely crushed peppermint candies Preparation In large bowl, beat butter with electric mixer on medium speed until creamy. Add 2/3 cup of the powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon of the peppermint extract and the salt; beat well. Gradually add flour, beating on low speed just until blended after each addition....
Ingredients 18 tablespoon (2 sticks plus 2 tablespoon) unsalted butter, plus more for pan 12 ounces best-quality bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 3 large eggs 1 1/4 cups packed light-brown sugar 1 3/4 cups pecan halves, coarsely chopped Preparation Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Butter a 7-by-11 1/2-by-2-inch baking pan. Line pan with parchment paper; set aside. Combine butter and chocolate in a heat-proof bowl set over a pan of simmering water, and melt....
Ingredients 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted, plus more for greasing tin 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 large eggs 1 1/4 cups milk Preparation Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Lightly grease and flour a popover tin. In a large bowl, whisk together flour and salt. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, and 1 tablespoon melted butter. Pour over flour mixture, and fold until just blended....
Ingredients One 20- to 21-pound fresh whole turkey, giblets and neck removed from cavity and reserved 1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, melted, plus 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature One 750-ml bottle dry white wine 2 teaspoons salt 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper Classic Stuffing 1 cup dry red or white wine, for gravy (optional) Giblet Stock Preparation Rinse turkey with cool water, and dry with paper towels....
Ingredients 1/2 pint (6 ounces) strawberries, hulled and cut into quarters 1 lemon, sliced into 1/8-inch rounds 1 lime, sliced into 1/8-inch rounds 1 orange (blood orange if possible), sliced into 1-inch wedges 3 cups Pimm's No.1 Cup 48 ounces lemon-lime soda, or ginger ale 2 cucumbers, cut into 1/4-inch lengths Preparation In large pitcher, place strawberries, lemons, limes, and oranges. Add Pimm’s, and mash down lightly with a large spoon....
Ingredients 7 or 8 sprigs fresh red basil 1 ounce Simple Syrup for Mixed Drinks 1 lime, cut into wedges Ice cubes 2 1/2 ounces silver rum Preparation Add red basil and simple syrup to a highball glass; muddle well with a muddler or wooden spoon. Add limes and continue to muddle until well combined. Fill glass three-quarters full with ice. Add rum and serve immediately. Related Video
Ingredients 3 large garlic cloves, unpeeled 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil One 19-ounce can chickpeas, drained 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice 3 tablespoons sesame tahini 3 tablespoons water 1 teaspoon coarse salt 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/4 cup fresh chives, minced Assorted crudites, for serving Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place garlic cloves on a small piece of foil, and lightly drizzle with 1 teaspoon olive oil....
Ingredients 1 Granny Smith apple, peeled, chopped 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 8 oz Italian bread, cut into 1-inch cubes 3 eggs 1 1/2 cups milk 1 cup apple cider 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla Caramel topping, if desired Preparation Spray 10-inch skillet with cooking spray. Add apple and 1/4 teaspoon of the cinnamon; cook over medium-high heat 2 minutes or until apple is tender. Spray 11x7-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray....
Ingredients 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced 1 or 2 serrano chiles, seeded for less heat, if desired, and very thinly sliced 1 small garlic clove, minced 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice (about 2 oranges) 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice (about 1 lime) 1 pineapple, peeled and chopped into 1/2-inch pieces 1 1/2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves Preparation In a medium bowl, combine the onion, chiles, garlic, orange and lime juices, and pineapple....
Ingredients 1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise 2 tablespoons chili sauce 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 2 tablespoons grainy mustard 2 tablespoons chopped gherkins or pickles Hot sauce, such as Tabasco Preparation In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, chili sauce, parsley, mustard, and chopped gherkins (or pickles). Season with hot sauce, as desired. Related Video
Ingredients 1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 egg 1 cup white vanilla baking chips (6 oz) 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened 4 cups sliced fresh strawberries 1/2 cup sugar 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1/3 cup water 10 to 12 drops red food color, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom only of 15x10x1- or 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray....
Ingredients 2 pouches Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix 1 cup butter, softened 2 eggs 1 1/2 cups caramel sauce 1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 cup chocolate chips 3/4 cup chopped pecans Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Lightly spray 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray; set aside. In large bowl, stir together 1 pouch of the cookie mix, 1/2 cup of the butter and 1 egg until a dough forms. Press dough evenly in bottom of pan to form crust....
Ingredients 8 3/4-inch-thick slices baguette, cut on the diagonal 1 tablespoon olive oil coarse salt and ground pepper 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, from 2 lemons 4 tablespoons Dijon mustard 2 cans (6 ounces each) tuna in olive oil, drained, reserving 1 tablespoon oil 1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained 1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped 1 shallot, finely chopped 2 celery stalks, thinly sliced crosswise Preparation Preheat oven to 450 degrees....
Ingredients 1 1/2 ounces bourbon 1/2 ounce creme de cassis 1/2 ounce dry vermouth 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice Lemon slice Preparation Combine bourbon, creme de cassis, vermouth, and lemon juice in a cocktail shaker. Add ice, and shake. Strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a lemon slice. Related Video
Ingredients 1/2 pound French green lentils, picked over and rinsed One 14 1/2-ounce can low-sodium chicken broth, or homemade, skimmed of fat 1 cup water 4 sprigs thyme, plus 1/2 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves 2 red bell peppers 2 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt, plus more for seasoning 6 ounces baby arugula (about 6 cups) 6 ounces smoked skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into matchsticks...
Ingredients 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, (about 2 lemons) 5 1/2 pounds Seckel pears, (about 20) 1 1/2 cups sugar 2 cinnamon sticks 3 cups brandy Preparation Fill a large bowl halfway with cold water, and add lemon juice. Peel pears as carefully and smoothly as possible, leaving stems attached. Place pears in water as they are peeled. Combine sugar, cinnamon sticks, and 3 quarts water in a large stockpot. Drain pears, and add to pot....
Ingredients 1 3/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1 teaspoon grated orange peel 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1 egg 1/4 cup finely chopped pecans 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips 1 teaspoon shortening Preparation In large bowl, beat all ingredients except pecans, chocolate chips and shortening with electric mixer on medium speed until well mixed. Stir in pecans....
