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Ingredients 6 1/2 cups water 2 bags (12 ounces each) fresh cranberries, plus more for skewers 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1 ounce whipping-quality pasteurized egg white, lightly beaten 1/4 cup superfine sugar 1 liter club soda 1 1/4 cups vodka, chilled (optional) 2 pints orange sherbet, softened slightly Preparation Bring water and cranberries to a boil in a large pot. Reduce heat, and simmer for 15 minutes. Strain into a large punch bowl, pressing gently on solids....

Ingredients 6 red onions, finely chopped 6 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 tablespoon minced fresh peeled ginger 2 cups Clarified Butter for Doro We’t Clarified Butter for Doro We’t 1 cup mild chili powder 1/2 cup red wine 1 (3 to 4 pound) chicken, cut into 12 pieces Coarse salt 4 hard-boiled large eggs, peeled Preparation In a large Dutch oven, combine onion, garlic, and ginger. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring, until dry and browned, and beginning to stick to the pot about 10 minutes....

Ingredients 4 ounces fresh goat cheese, softened 3 tablespoons heavy cream 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling 1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill, plus sprigs for garnish 2 heads Belgian endive, leaves separated (about 24 leaves) Cracked black pepper Preparation Stir together goat cheese, cream, and oil in a small bowl untilsmooth. Stir in chopped dill. Spoon the cheese mixture onto stem ends of endive leaves, dividing evenly. Transfer to a serving platter....

Ingredients 2 oz crumbled garlic-and-herb feta cheese 2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh chives 2 medium green onions, sliced (2 tablespoons) 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel Flour for dusting 1 sheet frozen puff pastry (from 17.3-oz package), thawed Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. In medium bowl, mash cheese with fork. Stir in chives, onions and lemon peel until well mixed. On lightly floured surface, unfold pastry sheet; sprinkle lightly with flour. Roll pastry into 12-inch square....

Ingredients 1/3 cup boiling water 1 tablespoon powdered green tea, plus more for dusting 1/2 cup sugar 5 large egg yolks 1 1/4 cups cold heavy cream 1 tablespoon creme de menthe Preparation Wrap six 2-ounce ramekins with parchment, extending 1-inch above rim. Secure with tape; set aside. Stir boiling water and tea in a bowl. Refrigerate 30 minutes. Put sugar, egg yolks, and tea mixture into the bowl of an electric mixer set over a pan of simmering water....

Ingredients 2 plum (Roma) tomatoes, chopped 2 avocados, peeled, chopped 1/4 cup finely chopped onion 1 serrano chile, seeded, finely chopped 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1 tablespoon lime juice 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons lime juice 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each) 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 10 corn or flour tortillas (6 inch) 2 cups finely shredded red cabbage Lime wedges...

Ingredients 1 large cucumber, coarsely chopped (1 1/2 cups) 1 package (16 ounces) rotini pasta 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce 1 cup Italian dressing 1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves 1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves 1 pint (2 cups) cherry tomatoes, cut in half 1/2 medium red onion, cut into thin wedges and separated (1/2 cup) 1 cup sliced mushrooms (3 ounces)...

Ingredients Unsalted butter, room temperature, for baking pan 1 pound semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped 6 large eggs, room temperature 2 tablespoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons dark rum 1/2 cup heavy cream, whipped to soft peaks, plus more for serving (optional) Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Assemble a 9-inch springform pan with the raised side of the bottom part facing down; secure side. Butter pan; line side with a long strip of waxed or parchment paper....

Ingredients 1 teaspoon unsalted butter, room temperature 3 cups cooked long-grain white rice 4 cups whole milk, room temperature 3/4 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 4 large eggs, separated 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 1/3 cup raisins 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Butter a shallow 2-quart baking dish; set aside. In a medium-size heavy-bottom saucepan, combine rice, 3 cups milk, 1/4 cup sugar, and salt....

Ingredients 1/2 cup crushed gingersnap cookies 1 tablespoon margarine or butter, melted 4 oz (half of 8-oz package) 1/3-less-fat cream cheese (Neufchâtel), softened 1/2 cup pumpkin pie mix (not plain pumpkin) 1/2 teaspoon unflavored gelatin 2 tablespoons hot water 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1 container (6 oz) Yoplait® Light pumpkin pie yogurt 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Place mini foil baking cup in each of 12 mini muffin cups....

Ingredients 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (3/4 stick), room temperature 3/4 cup fresh basil leaves, packed (about 2 ounces), rinsed well, and dried 1/2 garlic clove 3 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan cheese 1 tablespoon pine nuts 8 ounces sliced prosciutto 1 pound fresh mozzarella cheese 2 loaves rustic bread (about 2 pounds), cut into 48 1/4-inch-thick slices Preparation Make the pesto butter: Combine butter, basil, garlic, Parmesan, and pine nuts in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the metal blade; process until blended....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 pints grape tomatoes Coarse salt and ground pepper 2 cups ricotta cheese Balsamic vinegar Preparation Preheat oven to 300 degrees. On a rimmed baking sheet, drizzle olive oil over tomatoes and season with salt and pepper. Bake until tomatoes are very soft and skins have burst, 1 hour. (Refrigerate roasted tomatoes in an airtight container, up to 3 days.) Divide cheese among crostini and top with roasted tomatoes....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 3 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon balsamic or rice vinegar 1 tablespoon sesame oil 4 1/2 teaspoons sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons grated gingerroot 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne) 8 to 9 oz uncooked soba (buckwheat) noodles or angel hair pasta 2 medium carrots, shredded (1 cup) 1 small cucumber, cut lengthwise in half, then cut crosswise into thin slices (1 cup)...

Ingredients 2 cups shredded deli rotisserie chicken (from 2- to 2 1/2-lb chicken) 1 cup julienne (matchstick-cut) carrots 1 cup broccoli slaw mix 1 large green onion, chopped 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 tablespoon honey 4 teaspoons soy sauce 1/8 teaspoon red pepper sauce Fresh cilantro, if desired Preparation In large bowl, toss salad ingredients. In small bowl, beat dressing ingredients with wire whisk....

Ingredients 1 can (11 oz) mandarin orange segments 3 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar 1 tablespoon honey 1 teaspoon sesame oil 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon 5 cups bite-size pieces lettuce 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms (3 oz) 1 cup canned bean sprouts, rinsed and drained 1/3 cup sliced red onion 2 teaspoons sesame seed, toasted Preparation Drain orange segments, reserving 2 tablespoons liquid for dressing. Place orange segments in shallow glass or plastic dish....

Ingredients Simple Crostini 1 can (15 ounces) canellini beans, rinsed and drained 1/4 small red onion, minced 1 tablespoon capers, rinsed 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon white-wine vinegar Coarse salt and ground pepper Preparation In a bowl, combine cannellini beans, onion, capers, olive oil, and white-wine vinegar. Mix, mashing beans slightly; season with salt and pepper. Top crostini with topping. Related Video

Ingredients 1 striped bass (2 pounds), cleaned 1/2 ounce ginger, peeled and julienned, about 2 tablespoons 2 scallions, cut into thin strips 1 serrano or jalapeno pepper, cut into thin strips 1 clove garlic, thinly sliced 4 sprigs fresh mint plus 1 cup fresh mint leaves Kosher salt and ground pepper 1/2 teaspoon fresh lime juice 1 teaspoon vegetable oil 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, torn if large Preparation Place a wire rack in the bottom of a roasting pan and add an inch of water to the pan....

Ingredients 1 teaspoon vegetable oil, for baking sheet 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup sliced blanched almonds 1 pint vanilla frozen yogurt, or ice cream 4 teaspoons amaretto (optional) Preparation Oil a 9-by-13-inch baking sheet, and set aside. Combine sugar and 2 tablespoons water in a heavy-bottomed saucepan. Cook over low heat until sugar is dissolved. Cover pan, and bring to a boil. Leave cover on until condensation washes down insides of pan....

Ingredients 2 1/2 cups half-and-half 2 tablespoons almond paste 1 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons cornstarch 4 large egg yolks 1/8 teaspoon almond extract 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened, cut into small pieces 1 cup heavy cream Preparation Bring 2 cups half-and-half, the almond paste, sugar, salt, and cornstarch to a simmer in a saucepan over medium heat. Prepare an ice-water bath; set aside. Whisk egg yolks, extract, and remaining 1/2 cup half-and-half in a medium bowl; add one-third of the hot half-and-half mixture in a slow, steady stream, whisking constantly....

Ingredients 1 Fiber One™ 90 calorie cinnamon coffee cake 1 teaspoon apple butter 1 pecan, chopped Preparation With a spoon, make a one-inch impression in the top of your coffee cake and fill it in with apple butter. Sprinkle chopped pecan on top and voila, you’ve got a thumbprint cookie. Related Video