Ingredients 1 cup packed light-brown sugar 1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature 2 large eggs, room temperature 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 3 cups rolled oats 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 cup wheat germ 12 ounces good-quality chocolate, chopped into chunks, or 1 1/2 cups golden raisins, or 10 ounces toffee pieces Preparation Heat oven to 350 degrees....
Ingredients 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar 1/4 cup packed light-brown sugar 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest, plus 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 cup unsalted butter, (2 sticks), softened 2 large eggs Sanding sugar, for sprinkling Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Sift flour, baking soda, and salt into a bowl; set aside. Put sugars and lemon zest in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment....
Ingredients 5 cups uncooked rotini pasta (16 oz) 4 cups cubed cooked chicken 1 cup thinly sliced celery 1/2 cup chopped green onions 12 oz fresh snow pea pods, trimmed, halved crosswise 2 cups seedless red and/or green grapes, halved 1 can (8 oz) pineapple tidbits in unsweetened juice, drained, reserving liquid 1 cup slivered almonds, toasted if desired 6 to 8 leaves leaf lettuce 1 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing...
Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds peaches 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes 1/4 cup cider vinegar 1/4 cup sugar 1/3 cup dried cherries Coarse salt and ground pepper Preparation Peel, pit, and cut peaches into 1/2-inch chunks; set aside. Heat oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook onion until soft, 5 minutes. Add garlic and red-pepper flakes; cook 1 minute....
Ingredients 4 cups Golden Grahams™ cereal 2 cups Chocolate Cheerios™ cereal 3 cups miniature marshmallows 1 cup milk chocolate chips (6 oz) Preparation In large bowl, combine cereals. Add marshmallows; toss to mix. Spread mixture on sheet of waxed paper. In small microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips on Medium (50%) 1 minute. Stir until chips are melted and mixture is smooth. If needed, microwave 15 to 30 seconds longer on Medium....
Ingredients 1/4 pound (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature 1 cup granulated sugar 1 large whole egg 1 large egg yolk 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest 2 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon table salt 1 large egg white 1 teaspoon water Sliced almonds, for decoration Cinnamon sugar, for sprinkling Preparation In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream butter on medium speed until fluffy....
Ingredients Coarse salt 1 pound thin spaghetti 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter, preferably natural 1 to 2 garlic cloves 1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes 1/3 cup soy sauce 1/3 cup rice vinegar 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil 1 English cucumber, peeled and halved lengthwise 2 medium carrots, peeled and shredded Preparation In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente, according to package instructions. Drain, and transfer to a large bowl....
Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box 3 containers Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy or Whipped vanilla frosting Neon orange food color 2 rolls Betty Crocker™ Blastin' Berry Fruit Roll-Ups® chewy fruit snack (from 5-oz box) 3 to 4 pieces black string licorice Small black gumdrop 2 sugar-style ice cream cones with pointed ends 2 wooden skewers (4 inch)...
Ingredients 1 pound frozen shelled edamame (soy beans) 8 ounces silken tofu 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest, plus 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon Chinese hot mustard 2 teaspoons wasabi paste 1 teaspoon coarse salt Preparation Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add edamame; cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain. Rinse under cold running water to stop the cooking. Drain. Puree edamame, tofu, lemon zest and juice, mustard, wasabi, and salt in a food processor....
Ingredients 2 1/2 cups bourbon, preferably Maker’s Mark 1 cup packed fresh spearmint, plus 4 sprigs for garnish 2 to 3 tablespoons superfine sugar Ice cubes, for serving Preparation Combine bourbon and mint in a large pitcher, cover, and refrigerate 12 hours or up to 1 day. Strain, discarding mint. Add sugar, stirring to dissolve. Divide julep mixture among 4 ice-filled glasses. Garnish each with a mint sprig. Related Video
Ingredients 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds 1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds, crushed 1/2 teaspoon yellow mustard seeds 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric 4 fresh curry leaves 1 piece (2 inches) peeled fresh ginger, julienned 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 small hot chile (such as Thai bird chile), finely chopped (seeded for less heat, if desired) 3 canned whole plum tomatoes, crushed 3 1/2 cups homemade or low-sodium store-bought chicken stock...
Ingredients 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 3 fennel bulbs, trimmed and cut into 1-inch wedges 4 garlic cloves, slightly crushed Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan cheese Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Heat oil in a large heavy ovenproof skillet (preferably cast-iron) over medium-high heat until shimmering; add fennel, pressing down so that most of it fits snugly in a single layer....
Ingredients 8 cups chopped seedless watermelon (about 6 pounds) 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (about 4 limes) 2 tablespoons sugar, plus 2 tablespoons more, if needed 1/2 cup vodka (optional) Mint leaves Preparation Working in batches, puree in blender watermelon with lime juice and sugar until smooth. Add more sugar, if needed. Transfer puree to a pitcher; add vodka, if desired. Cover; chill until ready to serve. Stir; pour into tumblers, over ice....
Ingredients 1 pound yellow or red tomatoes 1/2 medium white onion 1 jalapeno chile 1 garlic clove (skin on) 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves 1 teaspoon coarse salt 1/8 teaspoon ground pepper 2 teaspoons white vinegar Preparation Heat a large skillet over high. Add tomatoes, onion, jalapeno, and garlic; cook, turning occasionally, until vegetables are charred on all sides, 20 to 30 minutes (garlic will be done after 10 minutes)....
Ingredients 1 cup low-fat plain yogurt Preparation Set a colander over a bowl and line the colander with a layer of paper towels or coffee filters. Pour the yogurt into the colander and chill, covered, for about 2 hours, or until thick. Related Video
Ingredients 6 large sweet potatoes 3 tablespoons packed light-brown sugar 3 tablespoons packed dark-brown sugar 2 large eggs, beaten 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, slightly softened 1/4 cup packed light-brown sugar 1/4 cup packed dark-brown sugar 3/4 cup chopped pecans Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Make the sweet potatoes: Place sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and roast until very tender, about 1 hour and 20 minutes....
Ingredients 1 lb skinless salmon fillet, cut into large cubes 2 tablespoons grated gingerroot 4 green onions, thinly sliced (4 medium) 1/3 cup plain panko crispy bread crumbs 4 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon wasabi powder 1 teaspoon honey 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 4 large leaves red leaf or Bibb lettuce 1 avocado, thinly sliced Preparation Heat oven to 400°F....
Ingredients 1 bag (7 oz) Chex Mix® Chocolate dark chocolate snack mix 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips 1/4 cup candied pecans 1/4 cup milk chocolate-coated toffee bits 12 round chewy caramels in milk chocolate, unwrapped Preparation In medium bowl, mix all ingredients. Related Video
Ingredients 1 whole chicken (about 4 1/2 pounds) 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened Coarse salt 1 can stout, such as Guinness 1 small bunch fresh thyme 1/4 cup water 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons fig jam Preparation Preheat oven to 450 degrees, with rack in lowest position. Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Rub skin with butter, and season with salt. Pour out 1/2 cup stout from can; reserve. Poke holes in top of can using a church key....
Ingredients 1/2 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups milk 1/4 cup sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla 6 eggs 1 loaf (1 lb) soft French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes (8 cups) 1 1/2 cups Cascadian Farm® frozen organic harvest berries or blueberries (from two 10-oz bags) 1/2 cup sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch 2 tablespoons orange juice 1 cup Cascadian Farm® frozen organic harvest berries or blueberries 1 1/2...
