Ingredients 1/4 cup sour cream, room temperature 1 (2 1/4 teaspoons) package active dry yeast 1 large egg, lightly beaten 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting 1 cup fruit preserves Easy Sugar Glaze Preparation Heat oven to 400 degrees. Combine sour cream and yeast in a small bowl. Set aside until slightly bubbly, about 10 minutes. Using a wooden spoon, stir in egg until smooth....
Ingredients 1/2 baguette, cut into 3/4-inch cubes (about 3 cups) 4 tablespoons olive oil Coarse salt and ground pepper 1 small garlic clove 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1 head Boston lettuce (about 10 ounces), torn into pieces 2 plum tomatoes, cored, halved lengthwise, and sliced 1/2 inch thick 1 English cucumber, halved lengthwise, seeded, and thinly sliced 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives, halved 2 cans (6 ounces each) tuna packed in olive oil, drained...
Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ white cake mix 1 cup unflavored carbonated water 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1/4 cup rum or 1 teaspoon rum extract plus 1/4 cup water 3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves 2 teaspoons grated lime peel 3 egg whites 1/2 cup butter or margarine 1/4 cup water 1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup rum or 2 teaspoons rum extract plus 1/2 cup water 1...
Ingredients 4 tablespoons plus 1/2 teaspoon unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for muffin tins 1/3 cup granulated sugar, plus more for muffin tins 3 large eggs 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, melted Confectioners’ sugar, for dusting (optional) Whipped cream, for serving (optional) Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Generously butter 4 cups of a standard muffin tin. Sprinkle with granulated sugar, and tap out excess....
Ingredients 1 shallot, minced (about 2 tablespoons) 3/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper 1/2 cup red-wine vinegar 1/4 cup champagne vinegar 1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin (from one 1/4 ounce envelope) 1/4 cup water 36 oysters, scrubbed well and shucked, top shells removed Prepared horseradish, for serving Lemon wedges, for serving Preparation Mix shallot, pepper, and vinegars in a small bowl. Sprinkle gelatin over 1 tablespoon water in another bowl, and let soften, about 5 minutes....
Ingredients 4 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons baking powder 2 tablespoons caraway seeds 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold 2 cups golden or dark raisins 1 1/2 scant cups buttermilk 1 large egg 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 large egg yolk 1 tablespoon heavy cream Preparation Heat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and caraway seeds until well combined....
Ingredients Unsalted butter, for pans 1 1/2 cups unsweetened cocoa powder, plus more for pans 3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour 3 cups sugar 1 tablespoon baking soda 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt 3 large eggs 1 1/2 cups buttermilk 3/4 cup vegetable oil 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 2 1/4 cups sugar 3 tablespoons light corn syrup 8 large egg whites 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract Blue food coloring Fish Cookies, for decorating...
Ingredients 8 small red new potatoes (about 3/4 pound), scrubbed and sliced 1/4 inch thick 1 can (14 ounces) artichoke hearts in water, drained and halved 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves 1 teaspoon olive oil Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 1 skinless salmon fillet (1 1/2 pounds), cut crosswise into four 6-ounce pieces 1/2 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar Preparation Preheat oven to 475 degrees....
Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 clove garlic, smashed 1/2 large tomato, roughly chopped 1 medium zucchini, quartered lengthwise and cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices Salt and freshly ground black pepper Preparation In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil. Add garlic and tomato, and cook until heated through. Add zucchini, and season with salt and pepper. Cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Related Video
Ingredients 2 packages (4 ounces each) frozen cooked salad shrimp, thawed and drained 2 pints (4 cups) deli potato salad 4 medium green onions, chopped (1/4 cup) 1 tablespoon chopped fresh lemon thyme or regular thyme leaves Preparation In large bowl, mix all ingredients. Garnish with additional fresh lemon thyme if desired. Related Video
Ingredients 4 red Bartlett pears 1/3 cup granulated sugar Preparation Halve pears lengthwise; remove cores. (A melon baller removes cores easily, but a small spoon works, too.) Place sugar on a plate. Heat a large skillet over medium. Press cut side of each halved pear in sugar. Pressing the cut sides of pears in sugar before cooking helps them caramelize. Place cut side down in skillet (fit will be snug). Cook until beginning to brown, 7 to 8 minutes....
Ingredients 5 pork loin chops, 1/2 inch thick (4 oz each) 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 package (8 oz) sliced mushrooms (3 cups) 1 3/4 cups milk 1 box Ultimate Hamburger Helper™ creamy stroganoff Fresh parsley, if desired Preparation Heat 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add pork chops; cook about 2 minutes on each side or until slightly browned. Remove pork chops from skillet; set aside....
Ingredients 6 oz. (2 cups) uncooked rainbow rotini (spiral pasta) 1 (9-oz.) pkg. frozen southwestern-flavored cooked chicken breast strips, thawed, diced 1 medium avocado, pitted, peeled and diced 1 large tomato, chopped 1 (11-oz.) can whole kernel sweet corn, drained 1/2 cup sliced green onions 4 oz. (1 cup) finely shredded Mexican cheese blend 3/4 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup Old El Paso™ Thick ’n Chunky salsa 1 (11-oz.) pkg. torn romaine and iceberg lettuce blend (6 cups)...
Ingredients 6 medium carrots, thinly sliced 1/2 small garlic clove, chopped 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon finely grated peeled fresh ginger 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon Pinch of cayenne pepper 1 tablespoon tahini 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice Coarse salt and ground pepper Preparation Set a steamer basket in a saucepan with 2 inches simmering water. Add carrots. Cover and steam until tender, about 12 minutes. Transfer to a food processor, along with garlic, cumin, ginger, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, tahini, and lemon juice....
Ingredients 4 large egg whites 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar 1/2 cup sugar 2 pounds strawberries (to yield about 6 cups) 1/2 cup sugar Preparation Preheat oven to 200 degrees with rack in lower third. Coat two baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray; line with parchment paper. With an electric mixer, beat egg whites with salt and cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Very gradually beat in sugar, adding 1 tablespoon at a time; beat until stiff and glossy....
Ingredients 1 pound lean ground beef 1/2 medium celery stalk, chopped (1/4 cup) 1 small onion, chopped (1/4 cup) 1/2 jar (16-ounce size) Old El Paso™ salsa (any variety) 1 can (11 ounces) vacuum-packed whole kernel corn 5 Old El Paso™ taco shells Shredded lettuce, if desired Preparation Cook beef in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat about 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown; drain. Stir in celery, onion, salsa and corn....
Ingredients 1/2 cup light mayonnaise 1 to 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon tahini (sesame-seed paste) Coarse salt and ground pepper Preparation In a small bowl, whisk together light mayonnaise, fresh lemon juice, and tahini; season with coarse salt and ground pepper. Related Video
Ingredients 1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic diced tomatoes, drained 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 16 slices (1/2 inch thick) baguette (about 6 oz), toasted Preparation In medium bowl, mix tomatoes, basil, olive oil and garlic. Spoon mixture onto toasted bread slices. Serve immediately. Related Video
Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for baking sheet 1 cup cherry tomatoes 1 clove garlic, coarsely chopped Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper Whole-wheat flour, for work surface 1 pound whole-wheat pizza dough, thawed if frozen 1 cup (4 ounces) grated halloumi cheese 2 tablespoons pine nuts 2 cups baby arugula 1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar 1/4 cup pitted Kalamata olives, coarsely chopped Preparation Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Turn a large baking sheet upside down; rub with oil....
Ingredients 5 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon sugar 4 center-cut pork chops, 1-inch-thick, well trimmed Preparation In a baking dish, stir together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, garlic, honey, and sugar. Add pork chops, turning to coat. Cover with plastic wrap, and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour and up to 24 hours. Preheat broiler. Remove pork chops from marinade and arrange on a baking sheet; reserve marinade....
