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Ingredients 12 oz vanilla-flavored candy coating (almond bark), chopped 4 oz white chocolate baking bars or squares, chopped 4 tablespoons shortening 36 graham cracker squares 12 oz chocolate-flavored candy coating, chopped 4 oz semisweet baking chocolate, chopped 1/2 cup toffee bits Preparation Line cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper. In medium microwavable bowl, microwave vanilla candy coating, white chocolate and 2 tablespoons of the shortening uncovered on High 1 to 2 minutes or until melted and mixture can be stirred smooth....

Ingredients 1 batch Chocolate Cookie Dough 1 1/2 cups melted chocolate (12 ounces) 1/3 cup crushed peppermints Preparation Roll dough into 1-inch balls. Arrange on parchment-lined baking sheets, spacing each 1 inch apart. Refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes. Bake at 350 degrees until firm, 14 to 16 minutes. Dip cooled cookies in melted chocolate; sprinkle with candies, and let set in refrigerator. Related Video

Ingredients 1 1/3 cups confectioners' sugar 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon canned unsweetened coconut milk, plus more if needed Preparation Whisk together sugar and coconut milk until smooth. Glaze should be the consistency of glue. If glaze is too thick, add more coconut milk, 1 teaspoon at a time. Related Video

Ingredients 4 ounces uncooked fettuccine 1 cup broccoli flowerets 1/2 cup 1/4-inch strips carrot 1 teaspoon olive or vegetable oil 1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 1/2-inch strips 1 garlic clove, finely chopped 1/3 cup ranch dressing 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon shredded fresh basil leaves or 1/8 teaspoon dried basil leaves Preparation Cook and drain fettuccine as directed on package–except add broccoli and carrot 1 minute before fettuccini is done....

Ingredients 2 1/2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 6 oz Gouda cheese, shredded (1 1/2 cups) 3/4 cup buttermilk 1/2 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper 1 lb bulk pork sausage 1 cup chopped onion 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/3 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons dried sage leaves 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne) 3 cups milk Preparation Heat oven to 450°F. Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon coarse salt, plus more for seasoning 1 pint green beans, stem ends trimmed 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest (about 1 lemon) Freshly ground pepper Preparation Fill a medium (3-quart) saucepan three-quarters full of cold water. Set over high heat, and bring to a boil. Add salt and beans. Cook until water returns to a boil and beans are tender, 4 to 5 minutes....

Ingredients 2 teaspoons green tea (or 2 tea bags) 2 cups boiling water 2 thin slices smashed ginger 1 to 2 lemon wedges 1/4 cup lightly crushed pomegranate seeds 2 tablespoons honey or sugar to taste Preparation Cover green tea with boiling water, ginger, lemon wedges, pomegranate seeds, and honey. Let tea steep for 3 to 5 minutes and remove. Related Video

Ingredients 6 beef T-bone steaks, 1 inch thick (about 1 1/2 pounds) 3 cloves garlic, cut in half 1 1/2 tablespoons black peppercorns, crushed 1/3 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 3/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1/4 teaspoon lime juice Salt and pepper, if desired Preparation Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Trim fat on beef steaks to 1/4-inch thickness. Rub garlic on beef. Press peppercorns into beef....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne) 1 large garlic clove, finely chopped 8 pork loin or rib chops, 1/2 inch thick (2 1/2 pounds) Preparation Mix all ingredients except pork. Spread chili powder mixture evenly on both sides of pork. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes but no longer then 24 hours. Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat....

Ingredients 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh sage 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary 6 tablespoons heavy cream 1 small baguette (10 to 12 inches), cut into 24 slices (1/4 inch thick) Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper Preparation Preheatbroiler.Mix herbs and cream in a small bowl. Brush 1 side of each slice of bread with cream mixture. Season with salt and pepper. Place bread slices on a baking sheet, cream side up....

Ingredients Coarse salt and ground pepper 1 pound linguine 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil 2 shallots, minced 1 cup heavy cream 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest, plus 2 tablespoons lemon juice (from 1 lemon) Preparation In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions. Reserve 1 cup pasta water; drain pasta and return to pot. Meanwhile, in a small pot, heat oil over medium. Add shallots, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring, until tender, 4 minutes....

Ingredients Basic Healthy Granola 1/8 cup peeled, chopped macadamia nuts 2 tablespoons unsalted, dry-roasted soy-nut halves 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger 2 tablespoons light coconut milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup chopped, dried mango 1/3 cup chopped or broken banana chips Preparation Following the instructions for Basic Granola, add the macadamia nuts, soy nuts, and ginger to the dry ingredients. Add the coconut milk and vanilla extract to the wet ingredients....

Ingredients 1 fresh pineapple 1 vanilla bean, split in half 2 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger 2 mangoes 1 tablespoon crystallized ginger, roughly chopped Preparation Remove top and skin from pineapple. Cut lengthwise into quarters; remove core. Chop three quarters of pineapple into large chunks; process in a food processor until smooth. Strain through a sieve or colander into a small saucepan. Discard solids. Add vanilla bean, sugar, and ginger to the pan, and cook over medium heat, stirring often, until slightly thickened, about 8 minutes....

Ingredients Dark chocolate Toasts Fleur de sel Preparation Melt dark chocolate in a double boiler or a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water, and spoon over toasts (do not rub toasts with garlic or drizzle with oil in this variation). Sprinkle with fleur de sel. Related Video

Ingredients 1 cup olive oil 1/2 loaf olive bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 2 cups) 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 2 cups cherry tomatoes, quartered 1 cucumber, peeled and coarsely chopped 3 tablespoons fresh dill 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced 1 block feta cheese (6 ounces), sliced 1/2 inch thick Preparation Make the croutons and olives: Heat oil in a large high-sided skillet over high heat until it reaches 360 degrees on a deep-fry thermometer....

Ingredients 1/2 cup light-brown sugar 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup packed fresh mint leaves, plus sprigs for garnish 1 1/2 cups fresh orange juice 3/4 cup fresh lime juice 5 ounces light rum 1 orange, halved crosswise and thinly sliced into half-moons 1 lime, thinly sliced 6 cups ice cubes Preparation Bring brown sugar and water to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring once. Remove from heat, and add mint leaves....

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups dried tart cherries 4 pounds firm pears, (about 7), peeled and cored 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, (2 lemons) 1 cup sugar, plus more for sprinkling 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves Pate Brisee for Pear and Tart-Cherry Pie 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces Preparation Heat oven to 400 degrees....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened 8 slices rye or pumpernickel bread, 1/2 inch thick 1/2 lb thinly sliced cooked deli turkey or chicken 4 slices (1 oz each) mozzarella cheese Preparation Spread butter on one side of each bread slice. In 12-inch skillet, place 4 bread slices, buttered sides down; top with turkey and cheese. Top with remaining bread slices, buttered sides up. Cover; cook sandwiches over medium heat 4 to 5 minutes, turning once, until bread is crisp and cheese is melted....

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups pomegranate juice 1 cup pear nectar 1/4 cup orange-flavored liqueur, such as Grand Marnier 1 bottle (750 ml) Champagne Preparation In a large pitcher, combine pomegranate juice, pear nectar, and orange-flavored liqueur. Slowly add Champagne. Serve over ice. Related Video

Ingredients 1/4 pound ground pork 1 tablespoon minced chives 1 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce 1 1/2 teaspoons dry sherry 1 teaspoon minced peeled fresh ginger 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch 20 wonton wrappers (from a 12-ounce package) 1 tablespoon vegetable oil Soy-Ginger Dipping Sauce Preparation In a bowl, combine pork, chives, soy sauce, sherry, ginger, sesame oil, cornstarch, and 1 tablespoon water. Place a heaping teaspoon of pork mixture in center of a wonton wrapper....