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Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting 2 pounds Yukon Gold or russet potatoes 3 tablespoons coarse salt 2 large eggs 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Olive oil, for brushing 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing 1 tablespoon coarse salt, plus more for seasoning 1 cup heavy cream 1 cup homemade or store-bought low-sodium vegetable stock 4 ounces Gorgonzola cheese Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg...

Ingredients 1 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves 1/2 cup packed fresh parsley leaves 1/4 white onion, chopped 1 garlic clove, minced Coarse salt and ground pepper 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 cup long-grain white rice 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, plus lime wedges for serving (optional) Preparation In a blender, combine cilantro, parsley, onion, garlic, and 1 3/4 cups water. Season with salt and pepper and blend until smooth, 15 seconds....

Ingredients 1 medium tomato, chopped (3/4 cup) 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (1 ounce) 2 tablespoons chopped kalamata or ripe olives 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or oregano leaves 1/4 cup olive or vegetable oil 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 4 tuna steaks, 1 inch thick (about 2 pounds) Preparation In medium bowl, gently toss tomato, cheese, olives and 1 tablespoon of the basil. Cover and refrigerate until serving....

Ingredients 2 large garlic cloves, minced 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme 1 cup canned cannellini beans, drained and rinsed 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil Freshly ground pepper 8 large portobello mushroom caps (about 1 pound), cleaned 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar 2 large red onions (about 1 pound), sliced 1/4 inch thick 4 whole-grain hamburger buns 4 thin slices cheddar cheese (2 ounces) 1/2 small bunch arugula (about 2 1/2 ounces), washed and dried...

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups uncooked regular long-grain white rice 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef 1 small onion, chopped (1/4 cup) 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 2 tablespoons grated gingerroot (about 3 inches) 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons ground cumin 2 teaspoons chili powder 1 teaspoon garam masala 2 cans (14.5 oz each) diced tomatoes, undrained 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro Preparation Cook rice in water as directed on package....

Ingredients 4 3/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons baking soda 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger 3 sticks (3/4 pound) unsalted butter, room temperature 1 3/4 cups sugar 2 large eggs 1/2 cup molasses 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Royal Icing, for decorating Orange, yellow, and green gel food coloring, for decorating Preparation Sift together flour, baking soda, salt, baking powder, cinnamon, and ginger into a large bowl; set aside....

Ingredients Olive oil-flavored cooking spray 1 medium green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 medium onion, cut into 1/4-inch wedges 1 medium tomato, cut into 1/4-inch wedges 1 medium zucchini, cut into 1-inch pieces 1/2 teaspoon salt Salt-free lemon-pepper seasoning, if desired Preparation Set oven control to broil. Cover 15x10x1-inch pan with foil; spray with cooking spray. Place vegetables in single layer in pan. Spray vegetables with cooking spray. Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon of the salt....

Ingredients 2 cups frozen broccoli, carrots and cauliflower (from 1-lb bag) 1 cup cut-up cooked chicken breast 3/4 cup water 1 tablespoon ketchup 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1/8 teaspoon garlic salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1 can (14.5 oz) no-salt-added stewed tomatoes, undrained 1 cup Bisquick Heart Smart® mix 1/3 cup fat-free (skim) milk 1/2 teaspoon parsley flakes 1/8 teaspoon garlic salt Preparation In 2-quart saucepan, heat vegetables, chicken, water, ketchup, Italian seasoning, 1/8 teaspoon garlic salt, the pepper and tomatoes to boiling, stirring occasionally....

Ingredients 1 can (6 oz) tomato paste 1/3 cup bourbon 2 tablespoons vinegar 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar 1 tablespoon molasses 1 teaspoon kosher (coarse) salt 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder Preparation In 1-quart saucepan, mix all ingredients. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly with whisk, until mixture comes to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; continue cooking and stirring until thickened, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat....

Ingredients 1 (28-ounce) can plum tomatoes 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil 1 small onion, finely chopped 1/2 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped 1 medium clove garlic, minced 3 tablespoons packed dark-brown sugar 4 whole cloves 1/4 teaspoon ground mace 1/2 teaspoon whole cardamom seeds 1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorns 2 whole star anise 1 dried bay leaf 1 small cinnamon stick 1 tablespoon dry mustard 1 1/2 tablespoons cider vinegar 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lime juice 1/2 teaspoon salt Preparation Pass tomatoes and their juice through a food mill or large-holed strainer into a bowl....

Ingredients 1 lb cooked lobster meat or 2 packages (8 oz each) refrigerated imitation lobster chunks, cut into bite-size pieces 6 tablespoons mayonnaise 1/2 teaspoon seafood seasoning (from 6-oz container) 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon leaves Salt and pepper to taste 1 tablespoon butter, softened 4 hot dog buns, split 4 leaves Bibb or butter lettuce Preparation In medium bowl, stir together lobster, mayonnaise, seafood seasoning, tarragon, salt and pepper just until combined....

Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow or devil's food cake mix Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box 1 container Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy vanilla frosting 3 cups Lucky Charms™ cereal Green edible glitter Preparation Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups. Make and bake cake mix as directed on box for 24 cupcakes....

Ingredients 2 packages (8 oz each) feta cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 1 jar (8.5 oz) julienne-cut sun-dried tomatoes in oil and herbs, undrained 3/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup white wine vinegar 1/4 cup capers, drained 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 4 sprigs (4 inches) fresh thyme 4 strips (3 inches) lemon peel Preparation In medium bowl, mix cheese, tomatoes, oil, vinegar, capers and pepper flakes until blended. Divide mixture evenly among 4 (half-pint) jars with tight-fitting lids....

Ingredients 3 pounds small boiling potatoes 2 tablespoons plus 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/4 cup good white wine 1/4 cup good-quality chicken stock 1 cup finely diced celery (4 stalks) 1/2 cup thinly sliced scallions (4 scallions), white and green parts 1/4 cup finely diced cornichons 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon coarse mustard 3 tablespoons good-quality champagne vinegar or white-wine vinegar 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1/2 cup good-quality olive oil...

Ingredients 2 slices sourdough bread 2 tablespoons prepared olive tapenade 2 slices meatloaf 2 to 3 canned artichoke hearts, packaged in water, thinly sliced 2 small dill pickles, thinly sliced lengthwise 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced into rings Preparation Place bread on work surface. Spread each slice with 1 tablespoon tapenade. Top one slice of bread with meatloaf, artichokes, pickles, and onions. Place remaining slice of bread tapenade-side down. Using a serrated knife, slice in half, and serve....

Ingredients 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling Deep-Dish Pate Brisee 5 1/2 pounds firm tart apples (about 14), such as Empire or Granny Smith Juice of 2 lemons 1 cup sugar, plus more for sprinkling 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 3 tablespoons chilled unsalted butter, cut into small pieces 1 large egg yolk Preparation Preheat oven to 450 degrees. On a lightly floured work surface, roll out the smaller piece of pate brisee into a 15-inch round about 1/8-inch thick, dusting surface with flour to prevent sticking, as needed....

Ingredients 1 package (20 ounces) 15- or 16-dried bean soup mix, sorted and rinsed 1/2 pound smoked beef sausage ring, cut into 1/4-inch slices 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup) 10 cups water 1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme leaves 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 2 medium carrots, shredded (1 1/3 cups) 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained Preparation Mix all ingredients except carrots and tomatoes in 5- to 6-quart slow cooker....

Ingredients Coarse salt and ground pepper 3 ounces fusilli or other short pasta 2 ounces green beans, trimmed and halved 1 can (3 ounces) chunk light tuna, packed in water, drained 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon natural almonds, chopped and toasted 2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest, plus 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 small garlic clove, minced Preparation In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions, adding green beans 1 minute before end of cooking....

Ingredients 1/2 cup pecans, toasted and finely chopped 1/3 cup plain fresh breadcrumbs 1/4 cup sugar, plus more for sprinkling 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, plus more for dusting 6 sheets frozen phyllo dough (11 1/2 by 15 inches each), thawed 1 stick unsalted butter, melted 3 small firm pears, such as Forelle or Seckel 2 Granny Smith apples, peeled Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees with a rack in top position....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil 1 medium sweet onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1/2 medium red bell pepper, coarsely chopped (1/2 cup) 1/2 medium yellow bell pepper, coarsely chopped (1/2 cup) 1 can (28 oz) Muir Glen™ organic whole peeled tomatoes, undrained 2 tablespoons Muir Glen™ organic tomato paste 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1/2 cup sliced pitted kalamata olives Preparation In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat....