Ingredients 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon mint extract 4 drops green food color 1 cup butter or margarine 4 oz unsweetened baking chocolate, cut into pieces 2 cups granulated sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla 4 eggs 1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 2 tablespoons corn syrup 2 tablespoons water 2 oz unsweetened baking chocolate, cut into pieces...
Ingredients 8 pork breakfast sausages 4 pieces of bacon, cut in half crosswise Preparation Preheat oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. Place rack in upper third of oven. Place a small baking sheet in the oven to preheat for 2-3 minutes. Wrap bacon around middle of the sausages. Add wrapped sausages to heated baking sheet and cook for 20 minutes. Drain on paper towel and serve. Related Video
Ingredients 3 slices white sandwich bread, torn into large pieces 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 3 tablespoons butter 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 2 cups milk 1 head cauliflower (about 2 pounds), cored and cut into small florets Coarse salt and ground pepper 4 ounces Gruyere cheese, grated (1 cup) Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a food processor, combine bread and Parmesan. Pulse until coarse crumbs form, about 3 to 4 times; set aside....
Ingredients 1/3 cup (about 4 limes) freshly squeezed lime juice 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 scallions (about 1/3 cup), thinly sliced 2 tablespoons minced, peeled fresh ginger 1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes 1 1/2 pounds flank steak Vegetable oil, for grates Coarse salt and ground black pepper Preparation In a resealable plastic bag, combine lime juice, soy sauce, scallions, ginger, and red-pepper flakes. Add steak, and seal bag (place in a dish to catch any leaks); marinate in the refrigerator, turning occasionally, up to 1 hour....
Ingredients 8 small (or 4 large) fresh, ripe figs, stems trimmed, halved lengthwise 1/3 cup mascarpone, softened 1/3 cup mild honey 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice 4 sprigs fresh mint Preparation Arrange the figs cut-side up among four plates. Use the back of a teaspoon to gently press into the center of the flesh and create a small indentation. Add a dollop of mascarpone to the center of each fig half and set plates aside....
Ingredients 1 medium tomato, finely chopped (3/4 cup) 5 medium green onions, sliced (1/3 cup) 1 medium jalapeño chile, seeded and finely chopped 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 2 tablespoons lime juice 1 pound yellowfin tuna or other lean fish steaks, about 3/4 inch thick 8 fat-free flour tortillas (8 inch), warmed 1/4 small head lettuce, shredded (3/4 cup) 1 small red bell pepper, finely chopped...
Ingredients Sugar 1 orange slice 2 quarter-inch-thick slices peeled fresh ginger 1 one-inch piece orange zest 2 ounces brandy 1 ounce Cointreau 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 teaspoons pure maple syrup Ice Preparation Place sugar on a plate. Run orange slice around the rim of a glass; rotate rim in sugar. Muddle ginger in a cocktail shaker. Add orange zest, brandy, Cointreau, lemon juice, maple syrup, and ice; shake. Strain into glass....
Ingredients 3 cups vegetable oil 6 large shallots, cut into very thin rounds, rings separated 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour Coarse salt and ground pepper 2 pounds green beans, trimmed and halved 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter 1 pound button mushrooms, trimmed and coarsely chopped 14.5 ounces low-sodium chicken broth 1 cup whole milk Preparation Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium. Line a baking sheet with paper towels....
Ingredients 1 1/2 lb fish steaks or 1 lb fish fillets (halibut, lake trout, mahimahi, marlin, red snapper, salmon, swordfish or tuna), about 3/4 inch thick 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 lemon, cut into 4 wedges Preparation Brush grill rack with vegetable oil or spray with cooking spray. Prepare the coals or a gas grill for direct heat. Heat to medium heat, which will take about 40 minutes for charcoal or about 10 minutes for a gas grill....
Ingredients 3 sweet potatoes 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper Salt and black pepper 2 tablespoons butter 2 scallions, thinly sliced Preparation Heat grill to medium. Peel sweet potatoes, and cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Toss potatoes in a large bowl with oil, thyme, and cayenne pepper; season with salt and black pepper. Grill potatoes, turning frequently, until tender when pierced with the tip of a paring knife, 20 to 30 minutes....
Ingredients 4 large sweet potatoes (red-fleshed) 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar 1 tablespoon lime juice 1 1/2 teaspoons dark rum 2 teaspoons finely chopped gingerroot 1 tablespoon finely chopped seeded jalapeño chile 1/4 cup diced red onion 1 cup diced mango 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 2 cups oven-roasted pulled pork 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 1/2 teaspoons jerk seasoning 1/4 cup crumbled queso fresco cheese (1 oz)...
Ingredients 1 pound strawberries, hulled (halved or quartered if large) 2 tablespoons sugar Preparation Stir together strawberries and sugar in a medium bowl. Let stand at room temperature until juices are released, at least 30 minutes. Related Video
Ingredients 2 ripe mangoes Zest and juice of 2 limes 1/3 cup superfine sugar Preparation Peel mangoes using a vegetable peeler; carefully cut the flesh away from each mango’s pit, and roughly chop the flesh. Add the chopped mangoes, lime zest, and lime juice to the jar of a blender. Add the sugar and 1/4 cup cold water, and puree until the mixture is smooth. Pour the blended mixture into four serving glasses, and place in freezer for 1 hour....
Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ devil’s food cake mix 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 1/4 cups milk 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1 teaspoon vanilla 3 eggs 1 container Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy vanilla frosting Additional ground cinnamon for garnish Preparation Heat oven as directed on box. Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups. In large bowl, beat cake mix, 2 teaspoons cinnamon, the milk, oil, vanilla and eggs with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds....
Ingredients 3 cups lightly packed fresh mint 1/4 cup sliced almonds 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil Salt Preparation In a food processor, combine mint and almonds; process until finely chopped. With motor running, gradually pour oil through the feed tube. Season with salt. Keep at room temperature until ready to serve. Related Video
Ingredients 1 1/3 cups uncooked regular long-grain white rice 2 2/3 cups water 1 tablespoon peanut or vegetable oil 1 large onion, sliced 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1 cup diced acorn or butternut squash 1/4 cup raisins 1 cup vegetable broth 1 teaspoon ground turmeric 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1 can (15 to 16 oz) garbanzo beans, drained, rinsed...
Ingredients 5 to 6 oranges 1/2 cup red-wine vinegar 1/4 cup molasses 4 bone-in skinless chicken breast halves (8 ounces each) Coarse salt and ground pepper Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Squeeze oranges to yield 3 cups of juice. In a large skillet, combine juice, vinegar, and molasses. Boil over high heat, skimming foam occasionally, until mixture is reduced to 1/2 cup, 10 to 15 minutes. Reserve half the glaze for serving....
Ingredients 1 cup Mountain High™ lowfat vanilla yoghurt 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter Sliced apples and bananas, as desired Preparation In small bowl, mix yoghurt and peanut butter. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Serve with sliced apples and bananas. Related Video
Ingredients 1 whole turkey (about 12 pounds), thawed if frozen, neck and giblets removed, and rinsed and patted dry 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary leaves, minced 1 garlic clove, minced 7 wide strips lemon zest (from 1 large lemon) Coarse salt and ground pepper 4 cups Mushroom and Walnut Stuffing 1 large yellow onion, cut into 8 wedges Preparation Let turkey sit at room temperature 30 minutes....
Ingredients 4 1/2 pounds red and yellow beets, scrubbed 4 pounds medium potatoes, peeled and halved crosswise Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 cloves garlic, unpeeled Small bunches fresh thyme 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 3 tablespoons olive oil Preparation Place beets in a large pot filled with salted water. Bring to a boil, and immediately reduce to a simmer, cook about 50 minutes. Meanwhile, fill another large pot with water and bring to a boil....
