Ingredients 5 dozen large marshmallows Black sprinkles, for decorating Preparation Using scissors, trim 1/3 of curved side from each marshmallow to create a flat surface. Trim a sliver from 2 sides of the bottom of each marshmallow at an angle for a tapered chin. Cut a slit above chin for a mouth. Using a toothpick, poke 2 holes halfway down each marshmallow for eyes and 1 in between for a nose....
Ingredients 1 1/4 cups sugar 1/3 cup water 3/4 cup whipping cream 1/3 cup butter, cut into pieces 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 2 cups chocolate wafer cookie crumbs (about 40 cookies) 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted, cooled 2 pints (4 cups) dulce de leche ice cream, softened 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans, toasted 1 pint (2 cups) chocolate ice cream, softened 1 can (7 oz) whipped cream topping Preparation In 3-quart heavy saucepan, cook sugar and water over medium-low heat, stirring often, until sugar is dissolved....
Ingredients 2 tablespoons instant espresso powder 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 12 large egg whites, room temperature 1 teaspoon cream of tartar 1 1/4 cups sugar 1 cup cake flour (spooned and leveled) 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt 1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips (6 ounces) 1 recipe Mocha Ganache Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a small bowl, stir together espresso powder, vanilla, and 1 tablespoon water until powder dissolves....
Ingredients 2 3/4 cups old-fashioned rolled oats 3/4 cup whole-wheat flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon allspice 2 cups packed light-brown sugar 3/4 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened 3 large eggs 2 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups walnuts (5 1/2 ounces), toasted and chopped 1 cup dates (5 ounces), pitted and chopped Vegetable-oil cooking spray Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees....
Ingredients 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled), plus more for work surface 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons buttermilk 1 tablespoon finely grated orange zest plus 1/4 cup orange juice (from 1 orange) 1 large egg yolk 1 1/2 teaspoons poppy seeds Coarse or sanding sugar, for sprinkling Butter and fruit jam (optional), for serving Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees, with racks in upper and lower thirds....
Ingredients 6 cups sliced peeled fresh peaches or frozen (thawed and drained) sliced peaches 1 cup salted caramel sauce 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/2 cup butter, melted 1 cup packed brown sugar 1 can (16.3 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Grands!™ Flaky Layers Buttermilk Biscuits (8 Count) Vanilla ice cream, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 15x10x1-inch pan with cooking spray. Place large piece of heavy-duty foil on lower oven rack to catch any juices that might bubble over....
Ingredients 1 (14-oz.) pkg. pumpkin quick bread and muffin mix 1 cup water 3 tablespoons oil 2 eggs 1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries 1/2 cup chopped pecans 1/4 cup white vanilla chips 1 1/2 teaspoons oil 2 tablespoons chopped pecans Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Generously grease bottom only of 8x4 or 9x5-inch loaf pan. In large bowl, combine quick bread mix, water, 3 tablespoons oil and eggs; beat 50 to 75 strokes with spoon until mix is moistened....
Ingredients 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 scallions, white and green parts separated and thinly sliced Coarse salt and ground pepper 3 tomatoes, chopped (about 4 cups) 2 cans (14.5 ounces each) black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained 1/4 cup water Preparation Place a large piece of foil directly over heat source on grill. Place a medium ovenproof pot on foil and heat until warm. Add oil, garlic, and scallion whites, and season with salt and pepper....
Ingredients 1 medium sugar pumpkin (about 4 pounds), peeled, seeded, and cut into 2-inch chunks 4 shallots, peeled and quartered lengthwise 3 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 cup fresh sage leaves Coarse salt and ground pepper Preparation Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Divide pumpkin, shallots, oil, and sage between two large rimmed baking sheets; season with salt and pepper, and toss. Roast until pumpkin is tender, 30 to 35 minutes, tossing once and rotating sheets halfway through....
Ingredients 2 serrano or jalapeno peppers, seeded and deveined 6 tablespoons red-wine vinegar 1 tablespoon honey 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 9 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Preparation Mince the serrano peppers. Combine half of the minced pepper, vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper in a blender. Process until serrano pepper has been fully blended. With machine running, add olive oil until combined and mixture is thick. Use the remaining minced serrano pepper as a garnish....
Ingredients 10 cloves garlic 1 three-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and coarsely chopped 1 cup Asian sesame paste 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sesame oil 1/2 cup mirin 1/2 teaspoon hot chile paste 1/4 cup honey 1/4 cup (2 limes) fresh lime juice 6 tablespoons Homemade Chicken Stock, or low-sodium canned Salt 4 ounces rice-stick noodles Sliced scallions, for garnish Chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish Preparation Place garlic, ginger, sesame paste, 1/2 cup sesame oil, mirin, chile paste, honey, lime juice, and chicken stock in the bowl of a food processor, and process until smooth....
Ingredients 1 medium head cauliflower (2 lb), separated into florets (6 cups) 2 tablespoons water 1 can (10 3/4 oz) condensed Cheddar cheese soup 1/2 cup evaporated milk 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (8 oz) Chopped fresh chives, if desired Preparation Spray bottom of 2 1/2- to 3 1/2-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Line side of slow cooker with foil; spray foil with cooking spray....
Ingredients Store-bought madeleines Strawberry ice cream Pink sanding sugar Graham crackers, crushed Preparation Trim unscalloped sides of cookies to be flat. To decorate, dip paintbrush in water and dab on each edge; roll in pink sanding sugar. Rest shells on a dune of crushed graham crackers, next to a white-chocolate starfish. Related Video
Ingredients 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup) 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 medium dark-orange sweet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1-inch cubes (4 cups) 4 cups fresh cauliflower florets 1 tablespoon finely chopped gingerroot 4 teaspoons curry powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk (not cream of coconut) 1 cup vegetable broth 2 teaspoons cornstarch 2 tablespoons cold water 1/2...
Ingredients 6 cups frozen baby sweet peas 2 teaspoons honey 1 teaspoon butter 1/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel Preparation In 3-quart saucepan or microwavable dish, cook peas as directed on bag. Drain; return to saucepan. Add honey, butter, lemon-pepper seasoning and salt; toss to coat. Sprinkle with lemon peel. Related Video
Ingredients 12 oz semisweet baking chocolate, chopped 5 oz milk chocolate, chopped 1 can (15 oz) sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated) 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream, if desired 2 tablespoons bourbon 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup raw pecans, chopped Flaky sea salt, if desired Preparation Spray 8-inch square pan with cooking spray. In 2-quart saucepan, heat chocolates, condensed milk and cream over low heat until melted and smooth....
Ingredients 1 box (16 oz) Betty Crocker™ Supreme original brownie mix 1/3 cup vegetable oil 3 tablespoons cherry cola-flavored carbonated beverage 1 egg 1/3 cup butter, softened 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa 2 2/3 cups powdered sugar 1/4 cup cherry cola-flavored carbonated beverage 16 maraschino cherries, drained, patted dry, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Grease bottom of 9-inch square pan with shortening or cooking spray....
Ingredients Half of a 10-ounce container of soft silken tofu, drained 1/3 cup fresh lime juice 1/4 cup chopped shallots 1 tablespoon grainy Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon cider vinegar 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro Coarse salt and ground pepper Preparation In a blender, combine tofu, lime juice, 1/3 cup water, shallots, mustard, vinegar, and half the cilantro; season with salt and pepper. Blend on high speed until completely smooth. Stir in remaining cilantro....
Ingredients 1 pouch (6.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ cornbread & muffin mix 1/2 cup buttermilk 2 tablespoons butter, melted 1 egg 1 teaspoon vegetable oil 1/4 cup chopped shallots 2/3 cup chopped dried figs 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1/4 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves 2 oz (half of 4-oz log) goat cheese Small fresh rosemary sprigs, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 8x4-inch loaf pan with cooking spray....
Ingredients 1 bag fresh or frozen (thawed) cranberries (12 ounces) 5 ounces dried Calimyrna figs, halved (about 1 cup) 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup dry red wine or cranberry juice Preparation In a small saucepan, combine all the ingredients; cook over low heat until most of the cranberries have burst, about 15 minutes. Transfer cranberry sauce to a small bowl. Let cool; cover, and refrigerate up to 3 days. Let stand at room temperature, 30 minutes, before serving....
