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Ingredients 3 large garlic bulbs 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil 16 thin slices French bread Preparation Carefully peel paperlike skin from around each bulb of garlic, leaving just enough to hold garlic cloves together. Place each garlic bulb on 12-inch square of heavy-duty aluminum foil. Brush bulbs with oil. Wrap foil securely around each bulb. Heat coals or gas grill. Cover and grill 4 inches from medium coals 25 to 35 minutes or until garlic is tender when pierced with toothpick or fork....

Ingredients 8 eggs 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh sage 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/2 cup grated Romano cheese 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 small zucchini, sliced 2 green onions, sliced 2 Italian plum tomatoes, thinly sliced lengthwise Preparation In medium bowl, combine eggs, sage, salt, pepper and 1/4 cup of the cheese; beat well. Set aside. Heat oil in medium ovenproof nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add zucchini and onions; cook and stir 2 minutes or until zucchini is tender....

Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ white cake mix Water, vegetable oil and egg whites called for on cake mix box 1 to 2 teaspoons red paste icing color (not liquid food color) 2 1/4 cups from 2 tubs (16 oz) Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy Vanilla Frosting 3 rectangular buttery crackers 8 pretzel sticks (3 inches long) 2 tablespoons coconut 2 drops green food color 2 tablespoons shoestring potatoes (from 1....

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 cup water 1 1/2 cups fresh lime juice (from 14 limes) 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup fresh orange juice 1/4 cup tequila 1/4 cup Cointreau or other orange-flavored liqueur Garnish: lime wedges Preparation Heat sugar, water, and juices in a small saucepan over medium heat until sugar dissolves, about 4 minutes. Let cool. Stir together citrus syrup, tequila, and Cointreau in a pitcher....

Ingredients 1 teaspoon coarse salt, plus more for seasoning 8 ounces gemelli or other pasta, such as penne or rotini 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 small onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 carrot, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice 1 zucchini (about 6 ounces), cut into 1/2-inch dice 4 ounces green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 1/4 cups corn kernels, cut from 1 ear, or frozen...

Ingredients 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (1 1/4 lb) 1/2 cup olive oil 1 teaspoon garlic-pepper blend 2/3 cup lightly packed fresh mint leaves 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 8 oz uncooked linguine 1 box (9 oz) frozen baby sweet peas 1 cup small fresh mozzarella cheese balls (6 oz) 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives Preparation Heat gas or charcoal grill. Brush both sides of chicken with 1 tablespoon of the oil; sprinkle with garlic-pepper blend....

Ingredients 6 ounces white chocolate, coarsely chopped 3 large egg yolks 2 tablespoons instant-espresso powder 2 tablespoons granulated sugar Coarse salt 1/2 cup heavy cream 1/4 cup whole milk 1/4 cup raw sugar Preparation Place chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Arrange four 4 1/2-inch creme brulee dishes (1 inch deep) on a baking sheet. Freeze. Meanwhile, whisk together yolks, espresso, granulated sugar, and a pinch of salt until sugar has almost dissolved....

Ingredients 1 package frozen lima beans, (10 ounces) 1 tablespoon olive oil Salt and pepper Preparation Place lima beans in a colander, and hold under cold running water until thawed. Drain; toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil; season with salt and pepper, and serve. Related Video

Ingredients 3 cups sliced peaches (about 5) 3/4 cup raspberries 2 tablespoons light brown sugar 4 1/2 tablespoons plus 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar 2 teaspoons cornstarch 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda Pinch of kosher salt 2 tablespoons chilled unsalted butter, cut into pieces 2 1/2 tablespoons plain nonfat yogurt 2 tablespoons skim milk 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Preparation Preheat the oven to 400 degrees....

Ingredients 3 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 2/3 cup very warm water (120°F to 130°F) 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 cup marinara sauce 8 pepperoni slices 1/2 cup finely shredded mozzarella cheese (2 oz) Preparation Heat oven to 450°F. Line cookie sheet with foil; spray foil with cooking spray. In medium bowl, stir together Bisquick mix, very warm water and olive oil until Bisquick mix is moistened. Let stand 15 minutes....

Ingredients 1/2 cup olive oil 1 medium white onion, diced (1 cup) 2 tablespoons minced garlic 2 pounds (4 cups) plum tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped 2 small bay leaves, preferably Mexican 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme 1/2 cup green olives, chopped 1/2 cup raisins 1/4 cup capers, drained and rinsed 2 pounds finely chopped chicken breast, or ground chicken breast Coarse salt 1/4 cup slivered almonds 1/4 cup cilantro leaves 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint Preparation In a medium saucepan, heat 1/4 cup olive oil over medium-high heat....

Ingredients 1 Sunrise papaya 1 Solo papaya Fresh lime juice Preparation Peel the papayas with a vegetable peeler. Halve, scoop out the seeds, and cut into 6 wedges. Place a wedge of each papaya on each of 4 dessert plates. Coarsely chop the remaining papaya for garnish. Drizzle the lime juice over the wedges and serve. Related Video

Ingredients 1 (about 2 pounds) top or bottom round beef roast, tied Coarse salt freshly ground pepper 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 6 small onions, halved lengthwise 1 cup sour cream 1/4 cup grated peeled fresh horseradish, or prepared horseradish 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Sprinkle beef with 1/2 teaspoon salt, and season with pepper. Heat oil in a large ovenproof saute pan over high heat until hot but not smoking....

Ingredients 3 lemons 12 baby artichokes 8 purple potatoes, (1 1/2 pounds), scrubbed and sliced 1/4 inch thick 24 fingerling potatoes, (1 3/4 pounds), scrubbed and halved lengthwise 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 4 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary, plus sprigs for garnish 2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper Preparation Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Place a saucepan of water over high heat. Add the juice of 1 lemon, add the squeezed halves, and bring to a boil....

Ingredients 3/4 pound top round steak 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice (from 3 limes), plus wedges for serving 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 garlic clove, minced Coarse salt and ground pepper 2 medium green bell peppers, seeded and thinly sliced 1 large white onion, halved and thinly sliced 8 corn tortillas, warmed 1/2 cup grated white cheddar (2 ounces) 1 large tomato, chopped...

Ingredients 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 3 slices bacon, chopped 1 1/2 lb boneless beef chuck ribs 1/2 cup barbecue sauce 3 cans (16 oz each) baked beans Preparation In 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker, mix onion and bacon. Top with beef. Pour barbecue sauce over beef. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 10 hours. Remove beef from cooker; place on cutting board. Cut beef into 1/2-inch pieces....

Ingredients Salt and freshly ground pepper 1 pound sugar snap peas, trimmed 3 tablespoons finely chopped shallots 3 tablespoons rice-wine vinegar 1 teaspoon honey 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 6 tablespoons olive oil 1 1/2 cups fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped Preparation Bring a small saucepan of salted water to a boil; prepare an ice bath. Add the peas to the boiling water, and cook until bright green and crunchy, about 1 minute....

Ingredients 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, plus more for pan 3 ounces good-quality unsweetened chocolate, coarsely chopped 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt 1 cup sugar 2 large eggs 1/4 cup whole milk 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 cup sugar 1/3 cup heavy cream 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt 1 cup coarsely chopped toasted pecans (about 4 ounces) Preparation Preheat oven to 325 degrees....

Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup cornmeal 1/4 cup sugar 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon coarse salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 1/2 cups low-fat buttermilk 1/4 cup whole milk 1 1/2 ounces (3 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted and cooled, plus more for griddle 1 large egg, lightly beaten 2 cups (1 pint) blueberries Orange-Maple Butter, for serving Pure maple syrup, for serving Preparation Whisk together flour, cornmeal, 2 tablespoons sugar, the baking powder, salt, and baking soda....

Ingredients Olive oil Quick Soft Polenta Preparation Brush an 8 1/2-by-4 1/2-inch loaf pan lightly with olive oil. Pour hot soft polenta into pan; smooth top. Refrigerate until chilled and firm to the touch, about 3 hours (or up to 3 days, covered with plastic). Heat broiler. Invert polenta onto a cutting board; slice 1/2 inch thick. Brush a rimmed baking sheet with oil. Arrange slices in a single layer; brush 1 teaspoon oil over tops....