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Ingredients 2 tablespoons dry cranberries 1/2 cup organic pear nectar 32 ounces Moscato d’Asti wine 8 small sprigs fresh rosemary Preparation Put cranberries in a small bowl; add 2 tablespoons warm water. Soak until cool, about 15 minutes. Drain, pat dry, and refrigerate until serving. Divide pear nectar evenly among eight tall champagne glasses. Add cranberries, and then gently pour the Moscato d’Asti into the glasses. Garnish each with a rosemary sprig....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 shallot, thinly sliced 1 pound large shrimp (about 16), peeled and deveined, tails left intact 2 tablespoons Asian chili sauce 1 tablespoon sugar Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper Preparation Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking. Add shallot, and cook until softened and light golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Add shrimp, chili sauce, and sugar; cook, stirring constantly, until shrimp are pink and opaque, 3 to 4 minutes....

Ingredients 2 slices whole-wheat bread, crusts removed 1 1/2 teaspoons butter 1 tablespoon chocolate hazelnut spread 1/2 banana, thinly sliced lengthwise Preparation Spread one side of each slice of bread with butter. Place one slice, buttered side down, on work surface. Spread with hazelnut spread, top with banana. Top with remaining bread, buttered side up. Heat a small skillet over medium. Add sandwich; cook, turning once, until both sides are golden brown, about 3 minutes for first side and 1 minute for second one....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 2 leeks, white and light-green parts only, well-washed and chopped 4 medium onions, chopped 6 large carrots, peeled and chopped 3 celery stalks, chopped 1 small bunch parsley stems 2 teaspoons dried whole marjoram 1/2 teaspoon dried whole thyme 3 Turkish bay leaves, or 1/2 California bay leaf 1 1/2 gallons cold purified water Preparation Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large pot....

Ingredients FOR THE BUTTER (MAKES 1/2 CUP) 1 stick unsalted butter, cut into small pieces 1/2 cup fresh mint, finely chopped Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper FOR THE ASPARAGUS 1 pound asparagus, trimmed Coarse salt Garnish: mint leaves Preparation Make the butter: Melt butter with mint, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a small saucepan over medium heat until just bubbling around edges. Make the asparagus: Cook asparagus in a pot of salted boiling water until bright green and tender, about 3 minutes....

Ingredients Reserved roasting pan with turkey drippings, neck, and giblets from Dry-Brined Roasted Turkey or 1/2 cup Calvados or brandy 4 1/2 cups homemade Turkey Stock, or Chicken Stock, or store-bought low-sodium chicken stock 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons unsalted butter Preparation Strain drippings from roasting pan through a sieve, and press to extract liquids; reserve pan. (Shred neck meat and chop giblets if making giblet version, step 4; otherwise, discard....

Ingredients 6 eggs, slightly beaten 2/3 cup granulated sugar 1/8 teaspoon salt 5 cups milk 2 teaspoons vanilla 2 cups hot espresso coffee 1 cup coffee liqueur or brandy 2 cups whipping (heavy) cream 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar Ground cinnamon Preparation Stir together eggs, granulated sugar and salt in heavy Dutch oven. Gradually stir in milk. Cook over low heat 15 to 20 minutes, stirring constantly, just until mixture coats a metal spoon; remove from heat....

Ingredients 2 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ all purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom (seeds from about 4 whole pods) 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg (grated fresh nutmeg) 1/2 teaspoon finely ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves (about 3 whole cloves) 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 2 tablespoons grated gingerroot...

Ingredients 3 cups cut up broccoli (about 1 pound) 1 small carrot, shredded 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 2 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32 oz carton) 2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/4 cup cold water 1 cup half-and-half Preparation In a 3-quart saucepan, heat the broccoli, carrot, salt, pepper and chicken broth to boiling over high heat. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook 6 to 8 minutes or until broccoli is tender....

Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for work surface 1/2 cup confectioners sugar 1/4 cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 2 ounces best-quality white chocolate, coarsely chopped Preparation Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Pulse flour, sugar, cocoa powder, and salt in a food processor to combine. Add butter and vanilla, and process until mixture comes together....

Ingredients 1 can (13.5 ounces) unsweetened coconut milk 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk 1 tablespoon finely grated lime zest (from 2 limes) 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt 1 1/2 cups cold heavy cream 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted 1/2 ripe mango, thinly sliced Preparation Line a 4 1/2-by-8 1/2-inch loaf pan with parchment, leaving a 4-inch overhang on all sides. Prepare a large bowl of ice water. In a medium saucepan, combine coconut milk and condensed milk and bring to a boil over high....

Ingredients 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/4 cups yellow cornmeal 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature 1 cup sugar 2 large eggs 2 teaspoons pure orange extract 1 tablespoon finely grated orange zest 1 cup chopped pitted dates 1 cup chopped almonds 1 teaspoon anise seed Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees, with rack in center. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside....

Ingredients Olive oil, for pans All-purpose flour, for work surface 2 balls (1 pound each) store-bought pizza dough, thawed if frozen 1 1/2 cups jarred tomato sauce 6 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella (1 1/2 pounds) Coarse salt and ground pepper 4 ounces thinly sliced pepperoni 1 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced 1 pound thinly sliced button mushrooms, sauteed (optional) 1 package (10 ounces) frozen leaf spinach, thawed and squeezed dry...

Ingredients 1 sixteen-inch circle of 3/4-inch-thick Masonite, foam board, or plywood, sides covered with ribbon 1 recipe Royal Icing 3 foam boards, 3/16 inch thick, cut into 14-, 10-, and 6-inch circles 6 two-inch-high Basic Yellow Cake 1 recipe Armagnac Simple Syrup 7 recipes Meringue Buttercream 15 cups (120 ounces) fig jam 7 eight-inch wooden dowels Fun-Tak 5 seven-and-three-quarter-inch wooden dowels Seasonal fruit; we used: 2 dozen purple figs, 2 dozen green figs, 2 dozen Seckel pears, 2 dozen Italian prune plums, 1 dozen crab apples, 1 dozen lady apples, 6 bunches Concord grapes, 6 bunches champagne grapes...

Ingredients 1 turkey neck Turkey giblets 5 cups water Preparation In a medium saucepan, combine turkey neck, giblets, and water. Bring to a boil. Skim off foam, reduce to a gentle simmer, and cook 1 hour. Strain stock into a heatproof container, discarding solids. Related Video

Ingredients 1 package (14 oz) Immaculate Baking Co.™ Gluten Free chocolate chunk cookie dough 1/2 cup canned sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated) 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips 1/4 cup gluten-free white vanilla baking chips 1/3 cup raw coconut flakes 1/3 cup chopped natural almonds Preparation Heat oven to 325°F. Line 8-inch square pan with foil; spray foil with cooking spray. Flatten and press cookie dough rounds evenly in bottom of pan....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons butter, softened 8 slices whole-grain bread 8 oz fontina or Swiss cheese, shredded (2 cups) 8 thin slices prosciutto or ham 24 fresh basil leaves 8 slices (1/4 inch) ripe tomatoes (about 2 medium) 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper Preparation Heat griddle or 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Spread butter on one side of each bread slice. Layer unbuttered side of 4 of the bread slices with 1/4 cup of the cheese, 2 slices of the prosciutto, 6 of the basil leaves and 2 of the tomato slices....

Ingredients 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut lengthwise into 1-inch-wide strips 1/3 cup fresh lime juice (from about 4 limes), plus lime wedges for serving 1 jalapeño chile, chopped 4 garlic cloves, chopped 3 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh cilantro, plus sprigs for garnish 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon coarse salt 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 2 ears of corn, husks intact 1 bunch scallions, trimmed 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil...

Ingredients 1/2 cup dry red wine or Progresso™ beef flavored broth (from 32-oz carton) 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar 3 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 boneless beef sirloin steak, about 1 inch thick (2 lb) 2 medium red onions, cut into 1/2-inch slices 1 package (4 oz) crumbled feta cheese (1 cup)...

Ingredients 3 1/2 cups warm water, 100 degrees to 110 degrees 3 tablespoons honey 2 packets active dry yeast 4 cups bread flour, plus more for dusting 3 cups whole-wheat flour 1 cup wheat germ 2 tablespoons salt Canola oil, for bowls, plastic wrap, and pans Preparation Combine warm water, honey, and yeast in a large liquid-measuring cup. Stir until dissolved. Let stand until foamy, about 10 minutes. In a large bowl, whisk together 3 1/2 cups of the bread flour, the whole-wheat flour, wheat germ, and salt....