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Ingredients 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 small leeks, white parts only, washed well, thinly sliced crosswise 1 pound parsnips, peeled, roughly chopped 1 pound Idaho potatoes, peeled, roughly chopped 1/2 cup milk Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper Preparation In a large saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add leeks, and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 4 minutes. Add parsnips, and cook, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften, about 5 minutes more....

Ingredients 2 cups water 1 cup granulated sugar 6 Meyer lemons, thinly sliced 1 package frozen puff pastry (14 ounces), thawed All-purpose flour, for surface 1 large egg, lightly beaten, for egg wash Fine sanding sugar, for sprinkling 1 cup cold heavy cream 1/2 vanilla bean, split and scraped, pod reserved for another use Preparation Bring water and granulated sugar to a simmer in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring, until sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes....

Ingredients 2 teaspoons olive oil 4 shallots, sliced 1/2 pound waxy potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces 2 cups chicken stock, preferably homemade 1 10-ounce package frozen peas 6 ounces snow peas, trimmed and cut in half crosswise 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, loosely packed Salt and freshly ground pepper 2 slices white bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes and toasted until golden brown, for croutons 1/4 cup pea shoots (optional)...

Ingredients 2 cups mixed salad greens 1 can (8 oz) pineapple tidbits, drained 1 cup raspberries 2 medium bananas, sliced 2 medium green onions, sliced (2 tablespoons) 1/2 cup fat-free raspberry vinaigrette Preparation Among 4 salad plates, divide all ingredients except vinaigrette. Drizzle with vinaigrette. Related Video

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 sweet onion (such as Vidalia), halved and thinly sliced Coarse salt and ground pepper 1 1/2 pounds mustard greens (2 bunches), stems removed, sliced 1 inch crosswise 2 teaspoons cider vinegar Preparation In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high. Add onion; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until onion is tender and golden, 6 to 8 minutes. Add as many greens to skillet as will fit; season with salt and pepper....

Ingredients 1 medium baguette 2 large egg yolks 4 garlic cloves 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper Preparation Slice baguette crosswise 1/2 inch thick, and toast on a rimmed baking sheet in a 375 degree oven. Meanwhile, place egg yolks, garlic, and lemon juice in a food processor. Add olive oil in a slow and steady stream, and pulse to emulsify....

Ingredients 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 6 ounces plain fat-free Greek or soy yogurt, preferably organic 1 cup fresh pineapple, cut into chunks 1/2 cup cooked red quinoa, chilled 2 tablespoons sliced almonds Preparation Fold cinnamon into yogurt. In a dish, alternately layer pineapple, quinoa, and yogurt; garnish with almonds and serve. Related Video

Ingredients Nonstick vegetable cooking spray 1 bone-in center-cut pork loin roast, (about 5 pounds, 6 ribs), rib ends frenched and chine bone removed Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 white onion 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves Extra-virgin olive oil 3 baking apples, such as Gala or Jonagold, halved horizontally 3 teaspoon unsalted butter Easy Braised Red Cabbage Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a roasting pan with parchment paper....

Ingredients 2 pounds peeled, seeded, and diced sugar pie pumpkin (substitute canned if needed) 1/4 cup turbinado sugar 1/4 cup brown sugar Pinch of salt Preparation In a stainless steel pot, combine pumpkin, sugar, brown sugar, and salt; bring to a simmer. (If using fresh pumpkin, stir until it’s tender, about 20 to 30 minutes.) Continue simmering until the mixture starts to thicken, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and transfer to a blender; blend until smooth....

Ingredients 1 pound milk chocolate 1 cup coarsely chopped graham crackers (about 3 sheets) 1 cup mini marshmallows Basic Bark or Bark Bars Preparation Coat a 9-by-12 1/2-inch rimmed baking sheet or 6 small loaf pans (2 1/2-by-5-inches) with cooking spray, and line with parchment, leaving an overhang on long sides. Pour melted chocolate into baking sheet or divide among pans (3 tablespoons each), and spread in an even layer. Sprinkle toppings over chocolate....

Ingredients 1 lb medium red potatoes, cut into fourths 1 cup ready-to-eat baby-cut carrots 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons chopped fresh or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried rosemary leaves, crumbled 1 teaspoon chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1 boneless beef chuck roast (3 lb), trimmed of excess fat 1 small onion, finely chopped (1/3 cup) 1 1/2 cups beef broth Preparation Spray 3 1/2- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray....

Ingredients 1 small onion, finely chopped 2 medium zucchini, halved, cut into 1-inch slices 2 (14 1/2-oz.) cans ready-to-serve vegetable or chicken broth 1 (28-oz.) can crushed or diced tomatoes, undrained 1 (15.5-oz.) can great northern beans, drained, rinsed 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 tablespoon dried basil leaves 1 (8-oz.) pkg. uncooked dry cheese-filled tortellini Preparation In 4 to 6-quart slow cooker, combine all ingredients except basil and tortellini; mix well....

Ingredients 1 1/3 cups water 2/3 cup uncooked regular long-grain white rice 2 smoked chorizo sausage links (3 oz each), diced (1 1/4 cups) 1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ black beans, drained, rinsed 1 can (14.5 oz) fire-roasted tomatoes with chipotle peppers, undrained 1 1/2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend (6 oz) 4 medium red or green bell peppers or 2 of each, cut in half lengthwise, seeds and membranes removed...

Ingredients 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/2 cup minced yellow onion 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 4 cups whole milk, room temperature Coarse salt and ground pepper 2 bunches curly- or flat-leaf spinach (about 1 3/4 pounds total), trimmed, washed, and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick strips 5 ounces Gruyere cheese, grated (2 cups) 3/4 pound elbow macaroni, cooked according to package instructions Preparation In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium. Add onion and cook until translucent, 6 minutes....

Ingredients 10 graham crackers (2 1/2 by 5 inches) 1 cup sugar 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 1/2 cup unsweetened cranberry juice 2 quarts strawberries, hulled and thinly sliced (a few whole berries reserved for garnish) 1/4 cup cornstarch 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup heavy cream Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a food processor, blend graham crackers with 2 tablespoons sugar until finely ground; add butter and pulse until crumbs are moistened....

Ingredients 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, cut into pieces 1 teaspoon granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1 1/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour 4 large eggs, room temperature, plus 1 large egg, lightly beaten 2 pints vanilla ice cream 6 ounces semisweet chocolate, finely chopped 1 cup heavy cream Confectioners' sugar, for dusting Preparation Pate a Choux: Place an 11-by-17-inch piece of parchment lengthwise on work surface. Using a pencil and ruler, draw sets of parallel lines to make a grid that will be the guide for piping out the swans: Starting 3/4 inch up from the bottom edge, draw a line across the paper....

Ingredients 2 cups uncooked quick-cooking brown rice 2 eggs, beaten 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 medium carrots, sliced (1 cup) 8 medium green onions, sliced (1/2 cup) 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 2 cups snow (Chinese) pea pods, cut in half 1 cup bean sprouts 2 tablespoons soy sauce Preparation Cook rice as directed on package. While rice is cooking, spray 12-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium heat....

Ingredients 12 Boston or Bibb lettuce leaves 1 can (15 to 16 ounces) sliced peaches, chilled and drained 1 can (15 to 16 ounces) sliced pears, chilled and drained 1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries 1 container (16 ounces) reduced-fat small curd cottage cheese 1/2 package (8-ounce size) reduced-fat cream cheese (Neufchâtel), softened 1/4 cup maraschino cherry juice 1/4 cup chopped pecans Preparation Divide lettuce among 4 plates. Top with peaches, pears and raspberries....

Ingredients 8 slices slab bacon (1/4 inch thick) or regular bacon 2 navel oranges 1 tablespoon cane syrup or honey Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Lay bacon on a baking sheet. Juice oranges into a small saucepan, and add cane syrup. Cookover medium heat until glaze is thick enough to coat theback of a spoon, about 8 minutes. Brush some glaze over the bacon, and bake for 10 minutes.Brush with more glaze....

Ingredients 6 oranges 2 cups Arborio rice 3/4 cup sugar 1 whole cinnamon stick 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise, or 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 2 cups heavy cream 1/3 cup whole blanched almonds Preparation Grate the zest from 1 orange. Slice this and 1 other orange in half; squeeze out juice. Combine zest and juice in a saucepan, and add rice, sugar, 5 cups water, cinnamon stick, and vanilla. Bring mixture to a boil over high heat, stirring constantly....