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Ingredients 2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil 4 to 5 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (2 to 3 lemons) 1 tablespoon anise-flavored liqueur (optional) 24 sea scallops (about 1 1/4 pounds), tough muscles removed Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 1 bulb fennel, trimmed, reserving fronds for pasta sauce Preparation Heat grill to medium-high. In a large bowl, combine 2 tablespoons oil with the lemon juice and liqueur, if using. Add scallops, and toss to coat....

Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Gluten Free yellow cake mix 1/2 cup butter, softened 2/3 cup water 2 teaspoons pure vanilla 3 eggs 2 cups gluten-free powdered sugar 1/4 cup butter, softened 1 teaspoon gluten-free coconut extract, if desired 1 to 2 tablespoons milk 1/2 cup lemon curd 1 cup flaked coconut, toasted Preparation Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Spray bottom only of 8- or 9-inch round pan with cooking spray (without flour)....

Ingredients 9 large egg whites 1 3/4 cups sugar 2 cups (4 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces, room temperature 2 teaspoons pure lemon extract 5 large egg whites 1 cup sugar 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces, room temperature 1 teaspoon pure lemon extract Preparation Make the filling and crumb coat: Cook egg whites and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat, whisking constantly until sugar is completely dissolved....

Ingredients 1 (1 1/2 pound) lobster 1 cup white-wine vinegar 1 cup dry white wine 1 carrot, finely chopped 1 medium onion, finely chopped 2 bay leaves 10 black peppercorns 1/2 lemon, sliced Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper Pinch of madras curry powder 1/2 large egg white 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 piece lemongrass, finely chopped 1 shallot, finely chopped 8 kaffir lime leaves 6 green cardamom pods, lightly crushed...

Ingredients 2 cups uncooked basmati rice 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 small onion, finely chopped 1/2 fresh hot green chile 1/2 teaspoon very finely minced garlic 1/2 teaspoon Madhur’s Garam Masala Madhur’s Garam Masala 1 teaspoon salt 2 2/3 cups Homemade Chicken Stock Homemade Chicken Stock Preparation Pick over rice, and place it in a large bowl. Wash rice with several changes of water. Drain. Pour 5 cups of fresh water over the rice, and let it soak for 30 minutes....

Ingredients 2 chicken breast halves, boned and skinned All-purpose flour, for dredging 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 1/2 cup dry white wine 1 tablespoon capers, drained Juice of 1/2 lemon 2 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 1/4 cup homemade or low-sodium canned chicken stock Sauteed Zucchini and Tomatoes Preparation Place chicken breasts between two pieces of plastic wrap. Using a meat tenderizer, pound chicken breasts slightly to an even thickness....

Ingredients 2 packages (20 sheets) graham crackers 11 tablespoons (1 3/8 sticks) unsalted butter, melted 2 tablespoons sugar 2 8-ounce packages cream cheese, room temperature 1 14-ounce can (1 1/4 cups) sweetened condensed milk 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation Put graham crackers in a large resealable plastic bag, and crush them with a rolling pin until very fine crumbs form. Pour crumbs into a medium bowl; stir in sugar....

Ingredients 4 boneless strip steaks (8 to 10 ounces each, about 3/4 inch thick), fat trimmed, room temperature Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 4 teaspoons unsalted butter Dijon mustard, for serving Steak sauce, for serving (optional) Preparation Heat a 14-inch skillet over high heat until very hot. Season steaks on both sides with salt and pepper. Add 1 teaspoon butter to one area of skillet, and immediately place a steak on top....

Ingredients 3 large egg whites, room temperature 1/2 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/2 cup superfine sugar 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 pint raspberry sorbet Fresh Blueberry Sauce, for serving Preparation Using a 3-inch bowl or cookie cutter, draw 8 circles on a sheet of parchment paper. Turn the paper over, and place on a baking sheet; set aside. Preheat oven to 200 degrees. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, combine whites, lemon juice, and vanilla....

Ingredients 1 pound carrots (about 6 medium), quartered lengthwise and sliced 1/8 inch thick diagonally 1 cup uncooked couscous 1/2 cup slivered almonds 1/2 cup raisins 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint 1 tablespoon olive oil Coarse salt and ground pepper 4 skinless salmon fillets (6 to 8 ounces each) Lemon wedges, for serving Preparation Preheat oven to 450 degrees. In a 9-by-13-inch baking pan, mix together carrots, couscous, almonds, raisins, mint, oil, 1 1/4 cups water, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper....

Ingredients 4 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 small garlic clove, minced 1 large bunch collard greens, tough stems removed, leaves torn into large pieces Coarse salt and ground pepper Preparation In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium-high until browned and crisp, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add collard greens and cook until bright green and wilted, 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 small bunch scallions, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes 3/4 cup dry white wine or nonalcoholic white wine 1 tablespoon sugar 3/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley or basil 12 fresh or frozen and thawed jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined 8 ounces spaghetti 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese Preparation Warm oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add scallions and garlic....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon chili or vegetable oil 2 teaspoons grated gingerroot 1 can (15 ounces) whole straw mushrooms, drained 1 can (15 ounces) baby corn, drained 1 can (8 ounces) sliced bamboo shoots, drained, if desired 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch strips 1 cup snow (Chinese) pea pods 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro 4 cups shredded Chinese (napa) cabbage (1 pound) 2 teaspoons chili puree with garlic...

Ingredients 2 baskets strawberries, 1 pint each, rinsed, dried, and hulled (about 4 cups) 3/4 cup water 3/4 cup sugar A few drops lemon juice or kirsch, optional Preparation In a blender, puree the strawberries with the water and the sugar. Taste, and adjust flavor with a few drops of lemon juice or kirsch, if needed. Transfer mixture to an ice-cream maker, and freeze, following manufacturer’s instructions. Related Video

Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix 1 box (4-serving size) banana instant pudding and pie filling mix 2/3 cup buttermilk 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1 teaspoon vanilla 4 eggs 2 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 cup) 1 1/2 quarts (6 cups) vanilla ice cream 1 box (10 oz) frozen sweetened sliced strawberries, thawed 3/4 cup hot fudge sauce 3/4 cup Cool Whip frozen whipped topping, thawed...

Ingredients 1 large butternut squash, halved and seeded Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 sprigs of fresh thyme 4 large cloves of Roasted Garlic 1 cup warm Chicken Stock to Make 1 1/2 Quarts, or low-sodium canned Preparation Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Season the squash with salt and pepper and tuck 2 sprigs of thyme into each cavity. Place, cut side down, on the baking sheet and roast until fork-tender, about 40 minutes....

Ingredients 1 cup confectioners' sugar, sifted 2 tablespoons water Preparation Mix confectioners’ sugar and the water to achieve an easy-to-pour consistency, adding more water as necessary. Use immediately. Related Video

Ingredients 1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained 1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for drizzling (optional) 1 small garlic clove 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander 1/2 teaspoon paprika, plus more for garnish 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper Coarse salt and ground pepper Flatbread crackers, for serving Preparation In a food processor, combine beans, vinegar, oil, garlic, coriander, paprika, cayenne, and 2 tablespoons water. Process until very smooth, about 1 minute, scraping down bowl as needed....

Ingredients 2 ounces dark chocolate 10 thin breadsticks (the thinnest you can find at the store) Preparation Melt chocolate and spoon over 3/4 the length of breadsticks. Let excess chocolate drip off. Transfer coated sticks to a parchment-lined baking sheet; refrigerate 30 minutes. Related Video

Ingredients 1 box Immaculate Baking Co.™ Gluten Free sugar cookie mix 1/2 cup butter, very soft but not melted 1 tablespoon water 1 teaspoon gluten-free vanilla 1 egg 36 gluten-free caramels, unwrapped (from 14-oz bag) 3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream 2 oz (4 squares) 60% cacao bittersweet chocolate, melted 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. In medium bowl, stir cookie mix, softened butter, water, vanilla and egg until soft dough forms....