Ingredients 1 teaspoon olive or vegetable oil 4 oz fresh asparagus, cut into 2-inch pieces (about 1 cup) 3/4 cup thinly sliced fresh mushrooms 1/2 cup chopped imitation crabmeat 3/4 cup cheese-and-chive egg product 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (1 oz) Preparation Brush oil over bottom and up side of 10-inch nonstick skillet; heat over medium-low heat. Cook asparagus and mushrooms in skillet 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until asparagus is crisp-tender....
Ingredients 3 lemons, halved 4 globe artichokes (about 3/4 pound each) 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 medium cloves garlic, peeled 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorns 1 medium bunch fresh tarragon Preparation Fill a medium bowl with cold water. Squeeze the juice of two lemons into the water and add the lemon halves. Trim the artichoke stems to 1 inch, and peel off dark-green outer layer. Trim 2 1/2 to 3 inches from top of each artichoke, and pull off tough outer leaves until tender yellow ones appear....
Ingredients 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 1 medium bell pepper (any color), chopped (1 cup) 2 medium carrots, chopped (1 cup) 1 lb beef stew meat, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 jar (14 oz) tomato pasta sauce 1 package (24 oz) polenta, cut into 10 slices Preparation Spray 4- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In cooker, layer all ingredients in order listed, except polenta....
Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped 4 garlic cloves, crushed 1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes 2 cans (28 ounces each) whole peeled tomatoes with juice, preferably San Marzano, pureed 2 cups water Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 4 cups lobster stock or fish stock 3 lobster tails in shells 1 pound spaghetti 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil Preparation Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat....
Ingredients 2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar 1 tablespoon grainy Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon olive oil Coarse salt and ground pepper 1 pound flank steak 2 to 3 bunches watercress (about 1 pound total), stemmed 3 navel oranges, peeled and sliced 1/4 cup roasted cashews, coarsely chopped Preparation In a large bowl, whisk together vinegar, mustard, and oil; season with salt and pepper. Set dressing aside. Season the steak generously on both sides with salt and pepper, and place in a shallow baking dish....
Ingredients 1/2 baguette, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 bunch spinach, trimmed and washed 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 pound dried chorizo, cut into 1/2-inch half moons 1/2 cup jarred chestnuts, coarsely chopped 3 tablespoons sherry vinegar Preparation Preheat oven to 450 degrees. On a rimmed baking sheet, arrange baguette pieces in a single layer and bake until croutons are golden, 5 to 7 minutes. Meanwhile, place spinach in a large bowl....
Ingredients 3/4 cup sugar 4 teaspoons cornstarch 1 1/2 cups water 4 to 6 drops red food color, if desired 4 cups sliced strawberries 1 1/3 cups raspberries 1 1/3 cups blueberries 2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/2 cup sugar 3 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup butter or margarine 3/4 cup milk 1 teaspoon almond extract 2 eggs, slightly beaten 1 tablespoon sugar 1/2 cup sliced almonds...
Ingredients 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup water 2 tablespoons Armagnac Preparation Bring sugar and the water to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar has dissolved. Remove from heat, and stir in Armagnac. Let cool completely. Related Video
Ingredients 1 box (18.3 oz) Betty Crocker™ fudge brownie mix 2/3 cup butter, melted 3 eggs 1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips 1/2 cup bourbon 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 2 cups crushed gingersnap cookies (about 40 cookies) 1/2 cup powdered sugar or unsweetened baking cocoa 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted 1/2 cup finely chopped crystallized ginger Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom only of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray; set aside....
Ingredients 1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic diced tomatoes, drained, juice reserved 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1 package (20 oz) refrigerated cheese-filled tortellini 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms (about 5 oz) 1 cup cubed mozzarella cheese 1/2 cup chopped red onion 1 can (2 1/4 oz) sliced ripe olives, drained 1/2 package (3.5-oz size) sliced pepperoni, cut in half...
Ingredients 6 medium tart cooking apples (Granny Smith, Rome), peeled, thinly sliced (about 6 cups) 1/2 cup caramel-butterscotch topping 2/3 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup Gold Medal™ white whole wheat flour 1/2 cup quick-cooking or old-fashioned oats 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/3 cup cold butter or margarine, cut into 6 pieces Cream or ice cream, if desired Additional caramel-butterscotch topping, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Spray bottom and sides of 9-inch square pan with cooking spray....
Ingredients 2 lemons 8 fresh baby artichokes 3 tablespoons dry white wine 2 tablespoons homemade or low-sodium canned chicken stock, skimmed of fat 1 tablespoon champagne or white-wine vinegar 1 1/4 teaspoons salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 whole skinless, boneless chicken breast (about 8 ounces), split 1/3 cup orzo (rice-shaped pasta) 4 ounces enoki mushrooms, 1 inch trimmed from stems 4 ounces oyster mushrooms, stems trimmed (white mushrooms may be substituted)...
Ingredients 2/3 cup sifted cake flour (not self-rising) 1/3 cup sifted cocoa powder, plus more for dusting Pinch of baking soda 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for parchment and pan 6 large eggs 3/4 cup sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Preparation Heat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 10 1/2-by-15 1/2-by-1-inch jelly-roll pan. Line with parchment; butter and flour paper, tapping out the excess flour. Sift flour, cocoa, and baking soda together twice into a medium bowl....
Ingredients 1/3 cup granulated sugar 2 tablespoons cornstarch 2 tablespoons unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 cups milk 2 large egg yolks, lightly beaten 4 ounces semisweet chocolate, finely chopped 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened 1/3 cup heavy cream 1 tablespoon confectioners’ sugar Preparation Whisk granulated sugar, cornstarch, cocoa, and salt in a medium pan. Whisk in milk and yolks. Cook over medium-low heat, whisking, until thickened, 8 to 10 minutes....
Ingredients 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, plus more for pan 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup packed light-brown sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 1/8 teaspoon ground clove 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup molasses 1 large egg, lightly beaten 2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, melted and slightly cooled Preparation Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Butter an 8-inch square pan....
Ingredients 2 tablespoons good-quality butter 1 lb cooked lobster meat, chopped 4 New England-style hot dog buns, split Coarse sea salt to taste Preparation In small saucepan, melt butter over low heat. With ladle or spoon, skim foam and white solids from butter and reserve in small bowl. Add chopped lobster meat to clarified butter in saucepan; toss gently. Heat over medium-low heat 2 to 3 minutes until warm. Meanwhile, brush both sides of each bun with reserved foam from butter....
Ingredients 1 cup cranberry juice cocktail 1/3 cup orange-flavored liqueur, such as Cointreau or Grand Marnier 1 bottle (750 ml) Champagne or other dry white sparkling wine, chilled 24 ounces ginger ale, chilled Preparation In a measuring cup, combine juice and liqueur. Divide among 8 Champagne flutes or wine glasses. To serve, top with equal parts Champagne and ginger ale. Related Video
Ingredients 1/2 cup chilled unsalted butter, cut into pieces, plus more for baking dish 8 cups blueberries, washed and drained 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup granulated sugar Juice of 1 lemon 3/4 cup dark-brown sugar Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 2-quart shallow baking dish; set aside. In a medium bowl, toss blueberries with 1/2 cup flour, the granulated sugar, and lemon juice. Spread evenly in prepared baking dish, pressing down lightly....
Ingredients 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature 1/2 cup sugar 1 large egg 1 large egg yolk 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Zest of 1 lemon 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour Pinch of salt Fig Filling Egg wash made with 1 yolk and a little water Preparation Cream butter and sugar with the paddle attachment of an electric mixer. Add egg, 1 egg yolk, vanilla, and lemon zest; mix well....
Ingredients 4 cups strongly brewed chilled coffee 1 cup Frangelico 2/3 cup heavy cream 4 to 6 tablespoons pure maple syrup Preparation Stir 4 cups strongly brewed chilled coffee and 1 cup Frangelico in a medium bowl. Transfer to freezer until slushy but slightly frozen, about 5 hours, stirring twice. Whisk heavy cream in a medium bowl until soft peaks form. Add pure maple syrup; whisk until soft peaks return....
