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Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds new potatoes, halved or quartered if large 1 tablespoon coarse salt, plus extra for seasoning 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon sherry vinegar 1/3 cup chopped pitted Kalamata olives 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley Ground pepper Preparation In a large saucepan, cover potatoes with 2 inches cold water. Add salt and bring to a boil over high heat; cook until potatoes are tender when pierced with a knife, about 10 minutes....

Ingredients 1 cup quinoa, rinsed 1/4 cup vegetable oil, such as safflower, plus more for pan 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for pan 3/4 cup packed dark-brown sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup raisins 3/4 cup whole milk 1 large egg 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium saucepan, bring quinoa and 1 cup water to a boil....

Ingredients 1 medium shallot, peeled, coarsely chopped 4 cloves garlic, peeled 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 4 tablespoons olive oil 1 1/2 cups fresh mint leaves, (no stems) Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 half-rack rib lamb chops, (about 1 3/4 pounds) Preparation Preheat oven to 475 degrees. In the bowl of a food processor, combine shallot, garlic, mustard, 3 tablespoons olive oil, and mint; season with salt and pepper. Pulse until a medium-textured paste forms, about 30 seconds; set aside....

Ingredients 1 Roasted Pumpkin Fresh sage leaves 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt and pepper Preparation When roasted pumpkin is tender but not completely soft, after 30 minutes, remove from oven. Turn oven to broil. Cut pumpkin into 2-inch wedges; poke sage leaves into flesh. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Broil until wedges are sizzling and sage is crisped, about 6 minutes. Serve drizzled with additional oil, if desired....

Ingredients 2 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar 7 1/2 teaspoons meringue powder 1/4 cup water Preparation Place confectioners’ sugar, meringue powder, and water into the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment; beat on low speed for 10 minutes. Use immediately, or store in an airtight container up to 2 days (icing hardens quickly when exposed to air). Beat well with a rubber spatula before using. Related Video

Ingredients 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, plus more as needed and for frying 1/2 pound ground pork 1/2 cup minced onion 1/4 cup minced celery 1/4 cup finely grated carrot 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon fish sauce 1/2 cup grated cabbage (3 ounces) 1/2 cup sugar snap peas (2 ounces), thinly sliced 1/2 pound shrimp, shelled and deveined, thinly sliced crosswise Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 10 spring-roll wrappers (8-inch square) 1 large egg yolk, lightly beaten 1 tablespoon water Rice-Vinegar Dipping Sauce...

Ingredients 3 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef 1 large onion, coarsely chopped (1 cup) 1 1/2 medium stalks celery, chopped (3/4 cup) 1 cup barbecue sauce 1 can (26 1/2 oz) sloppy joe sauce 24 sandwich buns, split Preparation In 4-quart Dutch oven, cook beef and onion over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain. Mix beef mixture and remaining ingredients except buns in 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker....

Ingredients Glazed sweet potatoes Buttered rustic bread Miniature marshmallows Preparation Layer glazed sweet potatoes on buttered rustic bread and top with miniature marshmallows.Broil until marshmallows are golden. Related Video

Ingredients 1 can (3 ounces) tuna, drained 1 tablespoon mayonnaise 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice Coarse salt and ground pepper 16 small crackers 1/4 cup shredded cheddar Preparation Stir together tuna, drained, mayonnaise, and fresh lemon juice. Season with coarse salt and ground pepper. Heat broiler of toaster oven (or oven). On a foil-lined baking sheet, arrange crackers. Top with tuna mixture and shredded cheddar. Broil until cheese has melted, 2 to 3 minutes....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 salmon steaks, about 3/4 inch thick (2 lb) 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1/4 cup mirin (sweet rice wine) or apple juice 2 tablespoons lime juice 2 tablespoons water 1 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon grated gingerroot Preparation In 10-inch skillet (preferably nonstick), heat oil over medium-high heat until shimmering and hot. Add salmon and cook 3 minutes or until brown on one side....

Ingredients 2 large egg whites 1/2 cup packed light-brown sugar 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cut into tablespoons Preparation Put egg whites and sugar into the heatproof bowl of an electric mixer set over a pan of simmering water. Cook, whisking constantly, until sugar has dissolved and mixture is warm to the touch (about 160 degrees). Attach the bowl to the mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Beat on high speed until stiff (but not dry) peaks form....

Ingredients 1 3/4 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton) 1/2 cup water 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 1 cup uncooked bulgur wheat 1 teaspoon canola or soybean oil 1 cup fresh sugar snap peas, cut into 3/4-inch pieces 1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper 1/3 cup sliced green onions (about 5 medium) Preparation In 2-quart saucepan, heat broth, water and thyme to boiling. Stir in bulgur. Cover; simmer 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until bulgur is tender and water is absorbed....

Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ chocolate fudge cake mix 1/3 cup butter or margarine, softened 2 eggs 2 cups candy-coated peanut butter pieces (from 1-lb 1.25-oz bag) 1 cup coarsely chopped salted peanuts Preparation Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick cookie sheets). Spray cookie sheets with cooking spray. In large bowl, beat cake mix, butter and eggs with electric mixer on low speed just until moistened....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 butternut squash (3 1/2 to 4 pounds), halved lengthwise and seeded 1 1/4 cups freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, plus more for garnish 2 amaretti cookies, preferably Lazzaroni, finely crushed Freshly ground black pepper Pinch of freshly ground nutmeg 1 1/4 pounds pasta sheets 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter Coarse salt 12 slices prosciutto, thinly sliced 1/4 cup hazelnuts, roasted, peeled, and finely chopped...

Ingredients 1 cup chopped peeled mango 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh mint leaves 1 teaspoon grated lime peel 2 teaspoons lime juice 1 teaspoon finely chopped jalapeño chile 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (1 1/4 lb) 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon canola oil Fresh mint leaves, if desired Preparation In small bowl, mix mango, chopped mint, lime peel, lime juice and chile. Refrigerate until serving time....

Ingredients 1 cup sugar 1 cup water 2 tablespoons fine sea salt 1/4 teaspoon ancho chile powder 1/8 teaspoon chipotle chile powder Lime wedge 3/4 oz Simple Syrup 1 1/2 oz blanco tequila 1/2 oz clear orange-flavored liqueur 1/2 oz fresh lime juice 1/2 oz fresh orange juice 1/4 oz fresh lemon juice Preparation To make Simple Syrup, mix sugar and water in 1-quart saucepan. Heat to boiling over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved....

Ingredients 1 box Tuna Helper™ creamy Parmesan 1 cup hot water 1 1/4 cups milk 2 cans (5 oz each) tuna, drained 1/4 cup creamy ranch dressing 1/4 cup sour cream 1 can (2.8 oz) French-fried onions Preparation In 10-inch skillet, stir together uncooked pasta and sauce mix (from Tuna Helper box), hot water, milk and tuna. Heat to boiling over high heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat. Cover; simmer about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender....

Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ devil’s food cake mix Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box 1 bag (14 oz) dark cocoa candy melts 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened 1 box (16 oz) powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 teaspoon red paste food color Preparation Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups....

Ingredients 14 Anjou, Bosc, or other firm pears, peeled, cored, and sliced into 1/2-inch-thick wedges 2/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 20 best-quality slices white bread Vanilla Bean Creme Anglaise Blackberry Compote Preparation Place an 11-inch, high-sided skillet or saute pan over high heat. Add half the pears and 1/3 cup sugar. Cook, stirring occasionally, until pears are soft and just beginning to turn golden, 12 to 20 minutes (cooking time will vary depending on the type of pears and their ripeness)....

Ingredients 1/4 pound (1 stick) unsalted butter 1/2 cup packed dark-brown sugar 1 large egg 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons molasses 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt Granulated sugar, for sprinkling Preparation Heat oven to 375 degrees. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper; set aside. In an electric mixer, use the paddle attachment to combine butter and brown sugar; mix on high speed until fluffy, about 2 minutes....