Ingredients 4 slices bacon (1/4 pound), cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces 3 1/2 pounds boneless beef chuck roast, large pieces of fat trimmed, cut into 2-inch chunks, patted dry Coarse salt and ground pepper 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1 large onion, chopped 3 large cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 tablespoons tomato paste 6 medium carrots, cut diagonally into 3/4-inch slices 1 bottle dry red wine (3 cups) 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme...
Ingredients 1 pound chickpeas Water 1 tablespoon baking soda Preparation Soak the chickpeas in water with baking soda for 8 hours. Drain and rinse. Place chickpeas in a pot, cover with water, bring to a boil, simmer, and cook until softened (about 2 hours). Rinse the chickpeas and use as desired. Related Video
Ingredients 1/3 cup yellow cornmeal 2 teaspoons paprika Coarse salt and ground pepper 4 (6 to 8 ounces each) skinless tilapia fillets 3 tablespoons olive oil Spicy Black Beans, (optional) 1/2 cup prepared tomato salsa Preparation In a shallow dish, combine cornmeal and paprika; season generously with salt and pepper. Separate fillets into thick and thin sides. Dredge each piece in cornmeal mixture, patting it on to coat completely. In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high....
Ingredients 6 whole cloves 6 whole allspice 1 bottle (48 oz) cranberry juice cocktail (6 cups) 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 bottle (750 ml) dry red wine Orange slices, if desired Cinnamon sticks, if desired Preparation Tie whole spices in 2 layers of cheesecloth or place in tea ball. In large saucepan or Dutch oven, mix cranberry juice cocktail, brown sugar and nutmeg; add spices. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until sugar is dissolved....
Ingredients 6 ounces best-quality bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped 3 1/2 cups heavy cream 6 large egg yolks 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon salt Boiling water, for roasting pan Preparation Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Put chocolate into a medium bowl. Bring 2 1/2 cups cream to a simmer in a small saucepan. Pour over chocolate in bowl. Let stand 5 minutes; stir until smooth. Whisk together egg yolks, vanilla, and salt in a large bowl....
Ingredients 1 fennel bulb, trimmed, with 1 to 2 tablespoons fronds reserved 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1/2 cup parsley leaves 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Coarse salt and ground pepper 1/3 cup shaved Parmesan Preparation Halve, core, and thinly slice fennel bulb (preferably on a mandoline). In a bowl, toss fennel with fresh lemon juice. Add parsley leaves, reserved fennel fronds, and olive oil to bowl with fennel and toss....
Ingredients 1/2 cup chopped cantaloupe 1/2 cup sliced strawberries 1/2 cup sliced kiwifruit or honeydew melon 1/2 banana, sliced 1 cup vanilla artificially sweetened low-fat yogurt 2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted* Preparation Alternate layers of fruit and yogurt in 2 goblets or parfait glasses, beginning and ending with fruit. Top with almonds. Related Video
Ingredients 2/3 cup whipping cream 12 oz white chocolate baking bars or squares, chopped 1/4 cup Kahlúa 1/4 teaspoon Betty Crocker™ green gel food color Large marshmallows, pretzel twists and/or whole fresh strawberries, as desired Preparation In 2-quart saucepan, heat whipping cream over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, to simmering (do not boil). Add white chocolate, Kahlúa and food color; remove from heat. Stir with wire whisk until chocolate is melted and can be stirred smooth....
Ingredients 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 jalapeno peppers, 1 thinly sliced, 1 diced 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, trimmed of fat Coarse salt, to taste Freshly ground pepper, to taste 2 dashes tequila (optional) 1 navel orange, peeled, sectioned and cut into 1/4-inch pieces 1 small pink grapefruit, peeled, sectioned and cut into 1/4-inch pieces 4 scallions, thinly sliced...
Ingredients 1 whole chicken (3 1/2 to 4 1/2 lb) 1/3 cup butter, softened 3 tablespoons chopped fresh or 1 tablespoon dried herb leaves (basil, chives, oregano, tarragon or thyme or combination) 5 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Line 15 x 10 x 1-inch pan with foil. Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Place chicken, breast side down, on cutting board....
Ingredients 4 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 1 small bell pepper (any color), chopped (1/2 cup) 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups water 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained 1 can (2.25 oz) sliced ripe olives, drained 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning 2 cups uncooked instant white rice 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 oz)...
Ingredients 1 teaspoon canola or soybean oil 1 cup uncooked quinoa 1 small onion, cut into fourths and sliced 1 medium carrot, shredded (2/3 cup) 1 small green bell pepper, chopped (1/2 cup) 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms (about 2 1/2 ounces) 1 teaspoon chopped fresh or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 can (14 ounces) fat-free vegetable broth Preparation Heat oil in 2-quart saucepan over medium heat....
Ingredients 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced 3 tablespoons red-wine vinegar Coarse salt and ground pepper 1 pound ground beef chuck (85% lean) 1 tablespoon ketchup 1/2 red onion, grated 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon mayonnaise 8 slices sandwich bread 1 cup grated cheddar 1 head iceberg lettuce, chopped 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano Preparation In a large bowl, combine red onion slices with vinegar. Season with salt and pepper and toss to coat; set aside....
Ingredients 3 cups fresh pineapple chunks, (or one 14.5-ounce can chunks packed in juice, drained) 1/3 cup milk 1/4 cup sugar Preparation In a food processor, combine pineapple chunks, milk, and sugar; pulse until almost smooth, with some chunks of pineapple remaining. Pour half the mixture into a medium bowl (or a glass measuring cup for easy pouring). Pulse remaining mixture until completely smooth; add to mixture in bowl. Divide evenly among eight 3-ounce molds or paper cups, and insert wooden sticks....
Ingredients 4 sprigs fresh flat-leaf parsley 4 sprigs fresh thyme 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns 2 bay leaves 4 cloves 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 carrot, cut into 4 pieces 1 stalk celery, cut into 4 pieces 1 onion, peeled and quartered 1/4 cup dry white wine 2 fifteen-ounce cans low-sodium chicken stock, or homemade, skimmed of fat 3 sixteen-ounce chicken breasts on the bone, split, skin removed 4 ounces button mushrooms, cut in half...
Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup finely ground graham cracker crumbs (16 cracker squares) 1/8 teaspoon salt 120 miniature marshmallows (about 1 1/4 cups) 60 rectangles milk chocolate (from four 1.55-oz bars) Preparation Heat oven to 325°F. In large bowl, beat butter and brown sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy....
Ingredients 1 medium bulb garlic (2 oz) 3 Old El Paso™ flour tortillas for burritos (8 inch; from 11.5-oz package) Cooking spray 2 medium avocados, peeled, pitted 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon black pepper Dash ground red pepper (cayenne) or few drops red pepper sauce, if desired 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion 3 plum (Roma) tomatoes, seeds removed, chopped 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro...
Ingredients 1/2 cup peach preserves 1/4 cup lime juice 1 chipotle chile in adobo sauce (from 7-oz can), seeded, chopped 1 teaspoon adobo sauce (from can of chiles) 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 8 boneless beef strip steaks, 1 inch thick (about 3 lb) 1 teaspoon garlic-pepper blend 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon salt 4 peaches, halved, pitted, if desired Cilantro sprigs, if desired Preparation Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat....
Ingredients 1 whole chicken (about 4 pounds), cut into pieces (including back) 8 cups water Coarse salt 4 garlic cloves, smashed 4 thin slices fresh ginger, plus 1 tablespoon thin matchsticks 3 shallots, thinly sliced 1/2 bunch fresh cilantro (2 cups packed) 2 large lemongrass stalks, yellow and pale-green parts only, sliced crosswise (1/2 cup), plus 1 tablespoon very thinly sliced 3 strips (2 inches each) lime zest plus 2 tablespoons juice (from 2 limes)...
Ingredients 3/4 cup quick-cooking oats 1/2 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup butter or margarine, cut into pieces 1/4 cup chopped pecans 1 can (21 oz) blueberry pie filling 2 cups Cascadian Farm® frozen organic raspberries 3 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 tablespoon Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Spray bottom and sides of 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray....
