Ingredients 1 cube of sugar Dash of Angostura bitters 2 ounces best-quality bourbon 1 two-inch strip orange zest Orange slice, for garnish Preparation Put sugar cube into an old-fashioned glass with bitters and 2 drops cold water; stir a bit to dissolve the sugar. Add ice cubes and bourbon. Stir. Twist orange zest over the drink to release the oils, then drop in. Garnish with an orange slice. Serve immediately....
Ingredients 2 (8-oz) packages cream cheese, softened 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend 1 can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso™ Chopped Green Chiles, drained 1 packet (1 oz) Old El Paso™ Original Taco Seasoning Mix 1/4 cup sliced green onions (about 2 green onions) 1 teaspoon lime juice 1 cup crushed tortilla chips (about 3 cups whole) Tortillas chips and sliced red and green bell pepper for serving Preparation In a food processor, add the cream cheese, shredded cheese, diced green chilies, taco seasoning, green onions, and lime juice....
Ingredients 2/3 cup mascarpone cheese 1/2 lb. thinly sliced prosciutto ham 1 pear, unpeeled, cut into 1/2-inch wedges 1 red-skinned apple, unpeeled, cut into 1/2-inch wedges Preparation Spread cheese evenly on prosciutto slices. Place pear or apple wedge on shortest side of each slice; roll up. Serve immediately, or cover loosely and refrigerate until serving time. To serve, cut each roll into 3 pieces. Secure each with cocktail toothpick. Related Video
Ingredients 4 to 6 Kirby cucumbers 1 small bunch fresh dill, cleaned 12 whole black peppercorns 1 cup white-wine vinegar 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup sugar 1 clove garlic, thinly sliced Preparation Cut the cucumbers into 1-inch-square chunks, and place in a heat-proof bowl with 12 to 15 sprigs of dill. Set aside. Place peppercorns, vinegar, salt, and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook until salt and sugar dissolve, 1 to 2 minutes....
Ingredients 1/2 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 small red onion, diced medium 1/4 small red bell pepper, diced medium Coarse salt and ground pepper 1 large egg plus 2 large egg whites, lightly beaten 2 tablespoons grated cheddar 1 slice whole-wheat bread, toasted 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley leaves Preparation In a small nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium. Add onion and bell pepper and cook until onion is translucent, 3 minutes....
Ingredients 3 cups off-dry white wine, such as Riesling 1 1/2 cups water, plus more if needed 1 1/2 cups sugar 12 thin slices peeled fresh ginger (from one 2-inch piece) 3 pounds just ripened quince (about 4), peeled, cored, and cut into 1/2-inch wedges 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice Preparation Bring wine, water, sugar, and ginger to a simmer in a medium saucepan over high heat. Cook, stirring, until sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes....
Ingredients 1 pouch Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 egg 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel 2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup sugar 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon peel 2 eggs 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice 1 cup fresh raspberries Preparation Heat oven to 325°F. Spray bottom only of 13 x 9-inch pan with cooking spray. In large bowl, mix Crust ingredients with spoon until soft dough forms....
Ingredients 2 garlic cloves 1 head fennel 1 red bell pepper 1 yellow bell pepper 1 pound seedless large red grapes 1 14-oz can chickpeas 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper Preparation Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Thinly slice garlic. Halve and thinly slice fennel, leaving the core intact. Stem and seed bell peppers, and cut into 1/2-inch slices. Divide vegetables, grapes, and chickpeas, rinsed and drained, between two rimmed baking sheets....
Ingredients One 1-pound bag frozen edamame 1 teaspoon coarse or sea salt Preparation Bring a saucepan of water to a boil. Cook edamame until just tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain well; sprinkle with salt. Serve. Related Video
Ingredients 12 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted 1 cup whole milk Pink gel-paste food coloring Preparation Put sugar into a large bowl. Gradually add milk, whisking until mixture is consistency of heavy cream. Tint with food coloring. If glaze becomes too thick, add more milk; if it becomes too thin, add more sugar. Use immediately. Related Video
Ingredients 1 bag (16 oz) dried black-eyed peas (2 cups), sorted, rinsed 1 carton (32 oz) Progresso™ chicken broth (4 cups) 2 cups diced cooked ham 1 cup water 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne) 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 medium carrots, chopped (1/2 cup) 2 sprigs (4 inch) fresh thyme 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup) 1 jalapeño chile, seeded, chopped 5 cups torn escarole or kale...
Ingredients 1 (3-lb.) boneless beef chuck roast, trimmed 1 medium onion, sliced 1 medium green bell pepper, sliced 1/2 cup beef broth 1/2 cup chili sauce 3 teaspoons paprika 1/2 teaspoon garlic-pepper blend 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon caraway seed 12 oz. (6 cups) uncooked medium egg noodles 1 (8-oz.) container sour cream Chopped fresh parsley, if desired Preparation If necessary, cut beef roast into 2 or 3 large pieces. Place beef in 3 1/2 to 4-quart slow cooker....
Ingredients 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 1/2- to 3-pound pork boneless sirloin roast 2 medium carrots, finely chopped (1 cup) 1 medium onion, finely chopped (1/2 cup) 1 small shallot, finely chopped (2 tablespoons) 3/4 cup dry white wine 2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/4 cup half-and-half 2 to 3 tablespoons country-style Dijon mustard Preparation Heat oil in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. If pork roast comes in netting or is tied, do not remove....
Ingredients 1 1/4 pounds ground beef chuck Coarse salt and ground pepper 1 onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 can tomato puree (14.5 ounces) 2 tablespoons light-brown sugar 1 tablespoon cider vinegar 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 4 hamburger rolls, cut into mini buns 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro 1 tablespoon chopped pickled jalapeno chiles 2 hoagie rolls, split in half 1/2 ripe avocado, thinly sliced...
Ingredients 1 red bell pepper, quartered (ribs and seeds removed) 3 pints cherry tomatoes 1 cup tomato juice 2 tablespoons olive oil Coarse salt and ground pepper 3 ounces fresh goat cheese, room temperature 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest 4 lavash bread wraps 1 pound thinly sliced ham 1 bunch arugula (7 ounces), thick ends trimmed Preparation Heat broiler, with rack 4 inches from heat. Place red pepper, skin side up, on one end of a large rimmed baking sheet; place half the tomatoes on the other....
Ingredients 2/3 cup apple cider 1 apple, finely chopped 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 teaspoon fresh oregano 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme Preparation Combine all of the ingredients in a small saucepan and boil for 3 to 5 minutes, until the juices are slightly thickened and the apples are soft but not broken down. The dressing will keep, tightly covered, in the refrigerator for 3 days....
Ingredients Butter, for baking dish 4 tablespoons olive oil 2 large onions, halved and thinly sliced Coarse salt and ground pepper 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary leaves 1 pound small pasta shells 1 package (12 ounces) frozen winter squash puree, thawed 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese 3 slices crusty baguette, cut into 1/4-inch cubes (1 1/2 cups) Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat....
Ingredients 1 recipe Lemongrass Paste 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt 1 recipe Quick Curry Powder 2 medium leeks (about 8 ounces) 16 ounces lean flank steak, cut into thin strips 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 cup low-fat coconut milk 1/2 cup water One 14 1/2-ounce can low-sodium fat-free beef broth, skimmed of fat 1 head broccoli (1 pound), cut into florets Preparation Combine lemongrass paste with salt and curry powder....
Ingredients 1 pineapple 2 tablespoons butter 1/2 cup sugar Frozen yogurt (optional) Preparation Core and peel pineapple. Slice it lengthwise into eighths. Heat butter in a large nonstick skillet over high heat. Coat pineapple wedges with sugar; place in hot pan. Cook, turning once and shaking pan often, until golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove pineapple. Stir 3 tablespoons water into pan, and heat briefly; drizzle over pineapple. Serve with frozen yogurt, if desired....
Ingredients 1/2 cup walnuts, roughly chopped 4 large celery stalks, peeled and thinly sliced, and 1/4 cup leaves chopped 1 head fennel, trimmed and thinly sliced lengthwise, fronds reserved 1 large sunchoke (5 ounces), peeled and thinly sliced (1 cup) 1 large Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced 3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard 1 garlic clove, grated through a fine grater or minced...
