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Ingredients 6 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 medium onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 carrots, peeled, cut into 1/4-inch dice 1/2 bulb fennel, ends trimmed, cut into 1/4-inch dice Basic Cornbread for Stuffing, cut into 1/2 inch cubes 1 day-old 10-ounce sourdough ficelle, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 3 tablespoons finely chopped assorted fresh herbs, such as rosemary, sage, thyme, parsley, and marjoram 1 cup pitted prunes, cut into 1/2-inch dice 5 dried pears, cut into 1/2-inch dice Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup Homemade Turkey Stock, or low-sodium canned chicken broth, skimmed of fat Preparation Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat....

Ingredients 1 (1 to 1 1/4-lb.) pkg. vanilla-flavored candy coating or almond bark, cut into pieces 1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries or dried cherries 1 (3.25-oz.) jar macadamia nuts, coarsely chopped Preparation Line cookie sheet with foil. Melt candy coating in medium saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Stir in cranberries and nuts. Spread on foil-lined cookie sheet. Cool 45 minutes or until completely cooled. Break bark into 1 1/2-inch pieces....

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries 1/3 cup sugar Zest of 1 orange Preparation Place cranberries, sugar, orange zest, and 3/4 cup water in a small saucepan. Set over medium heat, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer; cook until cranberries have popped, about 12 minutes. Pass coulis through a sieve, and discard solids. Chill until serving. Related Video

Ingredients 1 tablespoon butter or margarine 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces 2 cups milk 1/2 cup hot water 1 box Chicken Helper™ fettuccine Alfredo 1/4 cup ranch dressing 1/4 cup sour cream 1 can (2.8 oz) French-fried onions Preparation In 10-inch skillet, melt butter over medium- high heat. Add chicken; cook about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until outside turns white. Stir in milk, hot water and sauce mix (from Chicken Helper box)....

Ingredients 1 Reynolds® Oven Bag, Large Size 1 tablespoon flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 cup chopped cremini mushrooms 3/4 cup Arborio rice 1/2 cup finely chopped onion 2 tablespoons butter, divided 1 1/4 cups water 1 cup chicken broth 1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese Chopped fresh parsley, if desired Preparation Preheat oven to 400°F. Place Reynolds® Oven Bag in a 13x9x2-inch pan. Add flour, salt and pepper to bag....

Ingredients 1 whole chicken (about 3 1/2 pounds), rinsed and patted dry 2 tablespoons butter, room temperature Coarse salt and ground pepper Preparation Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Tie chicken legs together with kitchen twine (tuck wings under chicken, if desired, for a neater presentation). Place chicken on a rack set in a roasting pan (or on a rimmed baking sheet). Rub chicken all over with butter; season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper....

Ingredients 2 small red beets 1/2 pound smoked sea scallops, cut into 1/4-inch dice 1/2 cup coarsely chopped flat-leaf parsley 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 2 heads Belgian endive Preparation Fill a small saucepan with water. Add beets, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer until fork tender, about 45 minutes. Remove pan from heat. Drain, peel and set beets aside to cool....

Ingredients 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces, plus more for pan 2 cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar 8 ounces dried Calimyrna figs (about 1 1/2 cups), stems removed 3/4 cup apple juice 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Butter an 8-inch square baking pan; line bottom and two sides with a strip of parchment paper, leaving a 2-inch overhang....

Ingredients 1 pound semisweet chocolate, very finely chopped 1 pound bittersweet chocolate, very finely chopped 4 cups heavy cream 1/4 cup honey 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt 1 vanilla bean, halved lengthwise, or 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract Preparation Place both chocolates in a large heatproof bowl; set aside. In a medium saucepan, mix together cream, honey, and salt. Scrape the vanilla bean seeds into saucepan and add vanilla bean, if using....

Ingredients 1/2 cup Roasted Garlic 1 cup sour cream 1 cup low-fat Greek yogurt 3 tablespoons milk 1/3 cup chopped fresh chives, plus more for topping Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper Preparation In a food processor, process garlic until smooth. Add sour cream, yogurt, and milk; process until smooth. Transfer to a medium bowl. Stir in chives. Season with salt and pepper. Top with more chives. Related Video

Ingredients 3- to 4-pound boneless beef sirloin tip roast 1 to 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil 1 envelope (0.7 ounce) Italian dressing mix Preparation If using charcoal grill, place drip pan directly under grilling area, and arrange coals around edge of firebox. Heat coals or gas grill for indirect heat. Brush beef with oil; sprinkle evenly with dressing mix (dry). Insert barbecue meat thermometer so tip is in thickest part of beef....

Ingredients 4 hibiscus tea bags 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves 4 cups boiling water 2 cups apple juice 2 cups cold water Ice cubes, for serving Mint sprigs (optional) Preparation In a large heatproof pitcher, combine tea bags, mint leaves, and boiling water; steep 10 minutes. Discard tea bags and mint. Add apple juice and cold water; refrigerate until cold. Serve over ice with sprigs of mint, if desired. Related Video

Ingredients 3 tablespoons organic butter 1 teaspoon light agave nectar Preparation Combine ingredients in small bowl. Related Video

Ingredients 2 phyllo sheets, covered with plastic wrap and a damp towel 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted 2 very ripe peaches, halved, pitted, quartered, and sliced 1/4-inch thick 8 teaspoons light brown sugar Preparation Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Remove one sheet of phyllo from under the wrap to a clean work surface. Brush it with half of the melted butter. Lay the second sheet of phyllo on top and brush with the remaining butter....

Ingredients 1 part flavored syrup, such as Torani 4 parts seltzer or mineral water Fresh mint, or fruit, for garnish Preparation Fill a tall glass with ice, add syrup, and fill with seltzer. Stir well. Add more syrup to taste. Garnish with fresh mint or fruit. Related Video

Ingredients 2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice (from about 2 lemons) 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 boneless leg of lamb (about 2 1/2 pounds), cut into 1- to 1 1/2-inch pieces 2 red onions, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 lemon, cut into 8 wedges Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste 8 whole pitas 3 tomatoes, halved...

Ingredients 1/4 cup low-fat or nonfat plain Greek yogurt 3 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, plus lemon wedge for serving 2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill Coarse salt and ground pepper 1 boneless, skinless chicken breast half (6 to 8 ounces), cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces 1 cup baby arugula 3/4 cup fresh corn kernels (from 1 ear corn) 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil Preparation In a medium bowl, combine yogurt, 2 teaspoons lemon juice, and dill; season with salt and pepper....

Ingredients 1 container (8 oz) whipped cream cheese spread 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter 2 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 48 round buttery crackers 8 medium fresh strawberries 2 small bananas Preparation In medium bowl, mix cream cheese, peanut butter, sugar and vanilla. Spread about 1 1/2 teaspoons cream cheese mixture on each cracker. Cut each strawberry lengthwise in half; cut each half into 3 wedges. Cut each banana lengthwise in half, then cut crosswise into 12 slices....

Ingredients 1 boneless pork loin (1 1/2 pounds) Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons finely chopped rosemary, plus several sprigs 1/4 pound pancetta or bacon, thinly sliced 8 to 10 cipollini or very small white onions, unpeeled 1 teaspoon unsalted butter, softened 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour 1 cup chicken stock, preferably homemade Polenta Triangles for Pancetta-Wrapped Pork Roast, for serving Steamed spinach, for serving...

Ingredients Swiss Meringue 2 pints total of fresh fruits, such as red currants, raspberries, strawberries, and a few pomegranate seeds 1/4 cup kirsch or Grand Marnier 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 pint heavy cream Fresh mint sprigs, for garnish Confectioners’ sugar, for dusting Preparation Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper; set aside. Using a rubber spatula, spoon 3 to 4 one-cup blobs of meringue onto each prepared baking sheet, leaving 3 inches of space between each blob....