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Ingredients 3 ounces thinly sliced pancetta 1/2 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed and quartered lengthwise 1/4 cup olive oil Coarse salt and ground pepper 1/4 cup white-wine vinegar 1 head Boston lettuce (about 1 pound), torn into bite-size pieces 1 red Bartlett pear, halved, cored, and thinly sliced 2 ounces ricotta salata, thinly sliced Preparation Preheat oven to 425 degrees, with racks in upper and lower thirds. On a rimmed baking sheet, arrange pancetta in a single layer....

Ingredients 5 slices bacon 1/3 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes 2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened 4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (16 oz) 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves 1/4 cup diced tomatoes Toasted baguette slices or crackers, as desired Preparation Heat 6-quart slow cooker to Low or Warm heat setting. In 10-inch skillet, cook bacon over medium-high heat until crisp; remove bacon to paper towels and drain, leaving 1 teaspoon drippings in skillet....

Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds strawberries, stemmed and cut lengthwise into 6 segments 2 tablespoons Grand Marnier 1 tablespoon finely grated orange zest 1 1/2 cups freshly squeezed orange juice, strained Preparation Combine berries, Grand Marnier, and zest in a small bowl. Toss; let stand 30 minutes. Bring juice to a boil in a small saucepan over medium heat; reduce heat, and simmer until liquid is reduced to 1/4 cup, about 20 minutes....

Ingredients 1 cup Fiber One™ original bran cereal 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 3/4 lb) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/4 cup milk 4 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium zucchini, sliced (2 cups) 1 small unpeeled eggplant, cubed (2 cups) 1 jar (7 or 7.25 oz) roasted red bell peppers, drained, cut into 1/2-inch strips 1/2 large red onion, sliced, separated into rings 1 large clove garlic, finely chopped...

Ingredients 4 pounds sweet potatoes Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 4 1/2 teaspoons pure maple syrup 1/4 cup chopped toasted pecans Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Prick sweet potatoes a few times with a fork. Bake on a foil-lined baking sheet until tender, 1 hour 15 minutes. Let cool slightly. Scoop out flesh from sweet potatoes, and puree in a food processor with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt until smooth (you may need to do this in 2 batches)....

Ingredients 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup water 3 wide strips orange zest 12 ounces watermelon cubes (about 2 cups) 1/4 cup fresh lime juice 3/4 cup white or silver tequila Lime wedges Preparation In a small saucepan, bring sugar, water, and orange zest to a boil over high. Reduce to a simmer and cook until sugar dissolves, 3 minutes. Let syrup cool in a bowl. In a blender, puree watermelon cubes until smooth....

Ingredients All-purpose flour, for sprinkling 1 sheet frozen puff pastry (from 17.3-oz package), thawed 6 oz goat cheese, softened 3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves 2 teaspoons honey 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 cup diced roasted red bell peppers, patted dry 4 Progresso™ artichoke hearts (from 14-oz can), drained and coarsely chopped, patted dry 1/2 cup coarsely chopped baby arugula 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese...

Ingredients 6 slices bacon, cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces 1 medium yellow onion, diced small 4 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon honey 1 sprig rosemary 1 pound dried white beans, such as Great Northern or cannellini, picked over, soaked overnight, and drained 2 bottles Belgian-style white ale (12 ounces each), such as Blue Moon or Hoegaarden 1 3/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth Coarse salt and ground pepper...

Ingredients 1 cup pure maple syrup (any grade) 1 cup mixed berries Preparation Heat maple syrup in a saucepan over medium heat until reduced by half. Add berries. Reduce heat, and simmer until berries are softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Let steep for 20 minutes. Related Video

Ingredients 6 ounces pancetta, finely chopped 2 medium onions, thinly sliced 1 bone-in pork shoulder (6 to 7 pounds), skin on (if making potatoes), room temperature Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 head garlic, minced 2 teaspoons fennel seeds, toasted and ground 1 teaspoon crushed coriander seeds 2 cups Belgian-style ale 1 cup homemade or store-bought low-sodium chicken stock Preparation Preheat oven to 300 degrees....

Ingredients 2 to 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for work surface 2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces 3/4 cup buttermilk 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese Preparation Preheat oven to 425 degrees, with rack on lower shelf. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pepper....

Ingredients 1 1/4 cups half-and-half 3 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped 1/4 cup sugar 3 large egg yolks 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder Pinch of salt 1 tablespoon hazelnut-flavored liqueur, such as Frangelico (optional) Whipped cream, for serving (optional) Preparation Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Bring half-and-half just to a simmer in a small saucepan. Remove from heat; add chocolate and sugar. Let stand 5 minutes....

Ingredients 2 cups part-skim ricotta 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, plus more for dusting (optional) 2 large egg whites, room temperature 1/2 cup sugar Coarse salt Preparation In a food processor, pulse ricotta and cocoa powder until completely smooth. Transfer mixture to a large bowl. Place egg whites, sugar, and pinch of salt in a medium heatproof mixing bowl set over (not in) a pot of simmering water. Cook, whisking constantly, until sugar dissolves and mixture is warm to the touch, about 3 minutes....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, for baking pan 1 1/2 cups coarse yellow cornmeal 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon coarse salt 1 1/4 cup milk 1 tablespoon molasses 1 large egg Preparation Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Butter an 8-by-8-inch baking pan. In a medium bowl, sift together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside. In a small bowl, combine milk, molasses, and egg....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 tablespoon curry powder 3/4 cup sugar 1 tablespoon water 1 tablespoon honey Coarse salt 2 cups unsalted roasted cashews (9 ounces) 1/2 cup large unsweetened coconut flakes Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Melt butter in medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in curry powder, and cook until toasted, about 1 minute. Stir in sugar, water, honey, and 1 1/4 teaspoons salt. (Mixture will resemble wet sand....

Ingredients 1/2 cup whole almonds 12 1/3-inch-thick slices French bread 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for toast Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 3 pounds fresh fava beans, shelled 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 2 ounces Parmesan cheese, cut into small chunks (1/2 cup) 2 tablespoons finely shredded fresh mint 1 small head fennel, very thinly sliced, then coarsely chopped Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spread almonds on a small baking sheet....

Ingredients 2 cups Fiber One™ Complete pancake mix (from 28.3-oz box) 1 1/3 cups cold water Preparation Make pancakes as directed on box, using pancake mix and water. Related Video

Ingredients 1/2 cup whipping (heavy) cream 1 tablespoon almond-flavored liqueur or Italian syrup 2 tablespoons chocolate-flavor syrup Cocoa, if desired Preparation Beat whipping cream in chilled small bowl with electric mixer on high speed until stiff. Fold in liqueur and chocolate syrup. Spoon into 2 paper-lined foil cupcake liners. Cover and freeze at least 4 hours but no longer than 48 hours. Place in refrigerator 15 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with cocoa....

Ingredients 6 to 8 assorted onions and shallots, halved or quartered, leaving onion wedges intact 4 leeks, trimmed, leaving root ends intact, halved lengthwise, and rinsed well Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar, or red-wine vinegar Preparation Preheat grill to medium. Thread onions and shallots onto skewers. Lightly drizzle onions, shallots, and leeks with oil, and season with salt and pepper. Grill, turning often, until lightly charred and tender, about 25 minutes for the leeks and 45 minutes for the onions and shallots....

Ingredients 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary, plus twelve 10-inch stems for skewering Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper 48 2- to 2 1/2-inch-diameter (about 1 3/4 pounds) shiitake mushrooms, cleaned and stemmed Preparation Place vinegar in a small bowl; whisk in oil. Add rosemary, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. In a shallow nonreactive dish, arrange mushrooms, stem-side down, in an even layer....