Ingredients 1 large eggplant (about 2 1/2 pounds) 1/4 cup olive oil 1 small clove garlic, minced 2 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 1/2 cup fresh or dry bread crumbs 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese 1 large egg, lightly beaten 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander 3/4 teaspoon coarse salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 2 tablespoons canola oil 1 head frisee, washed and dried 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar...
Ingredients 6 plum tomatoes 1 to 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, plus sprigs for garnish, or 1 teaspoon dried Salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 baby eggplants, (about 3 to 4 ounces each) 1 cup ricotta cheese Preparation Cut tomatoes into large chunks. In a large skillet over medium heat, saute garlic in olive oil until golden brown. Add tomatoes, thyme leaves, and salt and pepper to taste....
Ingredients 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened, plus more for pan 12 ounces (2 cups) prunes, pitted, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces 8 ounces (1 1/2 cups) golden raisins 8 ounces (1 1/2 cups) currants 1 1/4 cups stout, such as Guinness, plus more for dousing 2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 1/4 cup light-brown sugar, firmly packed 2 eggs Preparation Heat oven to 300 degrees....
Ingredients 1 1/2 cups whole sesame seeds Vegetable oil cooking spray 1 cup sugar 1 cup dark corn syrup 1/4 cup water 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/3 cup coarsely chopped crystallized ginger 1 teaspoon baking soda Salt Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Toast sesame seeds on a 12-by-17-inch rimmed baking sheet until pale golden brown, about 13 minutes. Coat another 12-by-17-inch rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray. Bring sugar, corn syrup, water, and butter to a boil in a small saucepan, stirring constantly....
Ingredients 1 (14-pound) turkey, giblets and wings (second joint and tip only) removed and reserved for Chris Hastings’s Turkey Stock 4 teaspoons coarse salt 4 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper Oyster Dressing 3 tablespoons olive oil 3 large onions, cut into 2-inch-thick slices 6 sprigs fresh thyme 3 sprigs fresh sage Preparation Rinse turkey inside and out. Place paper towel in turkey and wrap turkey in paper towels; let stand at room temperature for 2 hours....
Ingredients 2 red grapefruits 4 large egg yolks 1 1/2 tablespoons good-quality honey 1/4 teaspoon fresh lemon juice Pinch of coarse salt 1/2 cup heavy cream Preparation Remove peel and pith from grapefruits with a sharp knife. Working over a large bowl, carve out segments from between membranes, allowing them to drop into bowl. Refrigerate until ready to use. Whisk egg yolks, honey, 1 tablespoon water, the lemon juice, and salt in a heatproof bowl....
Ingredients 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup Italian polenta, or yellow cornmeal 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened 2/3 cup sugar 1 tablespoon lemon zest, (1 lemon) 1 large egg, plus 1 large egg yolk 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Whisk together flour, polenta, and salt in a medium bowl; set aside. Put butter, sugar, and lemon zest in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment; beat on medium-high speed until pale and fluffy, about 2 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed....
Ingredients 3/4 cup sugar 1/3 cup unsweetened baking cocoa 1/3 cup margarine, softened 1/3 cup matzo cake meal 1/3 cup ground almonds 2 teaspoons instant coffee granules or crystals 1 tablespoon water 2 egg whites 1 1/2 cups sliced strawberries 2 tablespoons currant or apple jelly, melted Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Line 9-inch round cake pan with waxed paper or parchment paper; grease paper with shortening or cooking spray....
Ingredients 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 egg 2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 oz unsweetened baking chocolate, melted, cooled Preparation In large bowl, beat sugars, butter, vanilla and egg with electric mixer on medium speed, or mix with spoon. Stir in flour, baking powder and salt. Divide dough in half....
Ingredients 8 ounces uncooked fettuccine 1 pound pork tenderloin 4 teaspoons Cajun seasoning 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 large red onion, chopped (1 1/2 cups) 2 large zucchini, chopped (2 1/2 cups) 1/4 teaspoon salt 3 medium roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped (1 cup) 1 can (15 to 16 ounces) black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained 1/4 cup lemon juice 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper Red pepper sauce, if desired...
Ingredients 2 1/2 cups cups milk (or water) 3.3 ounce tablet Mexican chocolate, roughly chopped Preparation In a medium-size saucepan, simmer the milk (or water) with the chocolate for a few minutes over medium-low heat, stirring constantly to dissolve the chocolate. Either pour into a pitcher, and beat well with a Mexican molinillo, whisk or electric mixer, or pour into a blender, cover loosely, and whiz until thoroughly mixed. Either way, you should wind up with a nicely frothed drink....
Ingredients 1 cup pecan halves (about 3 ounces), broken in half lengthwise 1 whole roasted chicken (about 3 pounds), skin removed 8 scallions, white and light-green parts only, trimmed and thinly sliced 2 stalks celery, strings removed and thinly sliced 8 ounces lady apples (about 4), or Fuji apples (about 2 medium), cored and sliced into bite-size pieces 5 tablespoons golden or dark raisins 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh oregano leaves...
Ingredients 1 pint strawberry ice cream 1 cup frozen strawberries (4 ounces) 1 cup milk Preparation In a blender, combine ice cream, frozen strawberries, and milk; puree on high speed until smooth. Pour into four chilled glasses. Serve immediately, over ice, if desired. Related Video
Ingredients 2 1/4 teaspoons unflavored gelatin 3 3/4 cups heavy cream 18 ounces white chocolate, finely chopped 1 tablespoon finely grated Ruby Red grapefruit zest (from 1 grapefruit) Preparation Sprinkle gelatin over 1/3 cup water in a small bowl. Let soften 5 minutes. Bring 1 1/4 cups cream to a boil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Add gelatin mixture; stir until dissolved. Put chocolate into the bowl of a food processor....
Ingredients 1 1/2 cups chopped cooked chicken 1/2 cup Old El Paso™ Thick ’n Chunky salsa 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained 1 can (7 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained 6 spinach or regular flour tortillas (8 to 10 inches in diameter) 1/3 cup sour cream Additional Old El Paso™ Thick ’n Chunky salsa, if desired Preparation In medium bowl, mix chicken, 1/2 cup salsa, the beans and corn....
Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ angel food cake mix 1 1/3 cups water 1/4 cup red, white and blue sprinkles 4 containers (6 oz each) Yoplait® Original strawberry yogurt 1 container (12 oz) Cool Whip frozen whipped topping, thawed 1 box (4-serving size) vanilla instant pudding and pie filling mix 2 cups chopped fresh strawberries 1 cup fresh blueberries 1 1/2 cups sliced fresh strawberries Preparation Move oven rack to middle position....
Ingredients 2 pounds chicken drummettes (24) 2 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons ketchup 1 tablespoon red pepper sauce 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce Paprika 2/3 cup ranch dressing Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Line jelly roll pan, 15 1/2x10 1/2x1 inch, with aluminum foil. Remove skin from chicken. Mix honey, ketchup, pepper sauce and Worcestershire sauce in resealable plastic bag. Add chicken. Seal bag and refrigerate, turning occasionally, at least 15 minutes but no longer than 24 hours....
Ingredients 1/4 cup old-fashioned rolled oats 1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt 1 banana, cut into thirds 1/2 cup fat-free milk 2 teaspoons honey 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon Preparation In a blender, combine oats, yogurt, banana, fat-free milk, honey, and cinnamon; puree until smooth. Serve immediately. Related Video
Ingredients 3 cups Bisquick Heart Smart® mix 5 tablespoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 tablespoons cold butter 2/3 cup fat-free half-and-half 2 tablespoons miniature semisweet chocolate chips 1 egg, separated 1 tablespoon fat-free half-and-half Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Line cookie sheet with foil. In large bowl, stir together Bisquick mix, 1/4 cup of the sugar and the cinnamon. Cut in butter, using pastry blender (or pulling 2 table knives through ingredients in opposite directions), until mixture looks like coarse meal....
Ingredients 1/4 cup old-fashioned or quick-cooking oats 2 tablespoons water 1 1/2 lb extra-lean (at least 90%) ground beef 1/2 cup crumbled reduced-fat blue cheese (4 oz) 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh chives 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1/8 teaspoon red pepper sauce 1/2 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard 1/4 teaspoon salt 6 leaves leaf lettuce 6 slices tomato 6 whole wheat burger buns, split Preparation Heat gas or charcoal grill....
