Ingredients 1 cup uncooked quick-cooking bulgur 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 2 cups boiling water 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil 1 cup finely sliced zucchini 1 cup finely sliced yellow summer squash 1 cup finely chopped red onion 1 cup halved grape tomatoes 1/2 cup chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar Preparation In medium bowl, place bulgur and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt. Pour boiling water over bulgur; let stand 1 hour....
Ingredients Vegetable oil, cooking spray Pinch of saffron threads 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, softened 2 Comice pears, (6 to 7 ounces each) 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup nonfat buttermilk 1/4 cup vegetable oil 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 2 tablespoons finely chopped crystallized ginger Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees....
Ingredients 8 chicken drumsticks (about 1 1/2 pounds), skin removed 1 can (8 ounces) pineapple tidbits or chunks in juice, undrained 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup) 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon dried marjoram leaves 3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 tablespoon cold water 1/4 cup sliced pimiento-stuffed olives 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley...
Ingredients 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed and cut into six 3-inch rounds 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for muffin pan 1 large shallot, diced small 1 pound cremini mushrooms, sliced Coarse salt and ground pepper 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves, plus more for serving 3/4 cup grated Gruyere cheese (2 ounces) Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place puff pastry rounds in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate while mushrooms cook....
Ingredients 8 cups apple cider 1 apple, thinly sliced crosswise 1 orange, thinly sliced crosswise 2 cinnamon sticks 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced 2 cups dark rum Preparation In a large pot, combine apple cider, apple slices, orange slices, cinnamon sticks, and ginger. Bring to a boil over high; reduce to a simmer and cook 5 minutes. (Keep warm over low, up to 2 hours.) Remove from heat and stir in rum....
Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter 1 (6.8-oz.) pkg. beef-flavor rice and vermicelli mix 3 cups water 1/3 cup purchased Asian sesame marinade and salad dressing 1 (16-oz.) pkg. frozen cooked meatballs, thawed 1 cup julienne-cut (2x1/8x1/8-inch) carrots 1/2 cup halved fresh snow pea pods 3 tablespoons dry-roasted peanuts, chopped 3 tablespoons chopped green onions Preparation Melt butter in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Stir in rice and vermicelli from mix; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until rice is lightly browned....
Ingredients 1/3 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup sugar 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 3 garlic cloves, minced Coarse salt 4 bone-in rib pork chops (8 to 10 ounces each and 1 inch thick) Pickled Radishes for Asian-Style Pork Chops Preparation Make the marinade: In a liquid measuring cup, whisk together soy sauce, sugar, oil, garlic, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Reserve 1/4 cup marinade for drizzling. Place pork chops in a shallow dish with the rest of the marinade; turn to coat....
Ingredients 4 large beefsteak tomatoes Coarse salt and ground pepper 1/2 cup fresh or frozen corn kernels 4 large eggs 2 teaspoons snipped fresh chives 1/4 cup grated pecorino or Parmesan cheese (1/4 ounce) Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 9-inch baking dish or pie plate with parchment. With a serrated knife, cut off the top 1/2 inch from each tomato. With a spoon or a melon baller, gently remove seeds and inner membrane, being careful not to break through flesh of tomato....
Ingredients 1 cup finely chopped onion 1 tablespoon minced garlic 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh rosemary 2 (15.5 ounce) cans cannellini beans, drained, liquid reserved 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon bread crumbs 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese Olive-oil cooking spray Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place a medium saucepan coated with olive-oil cooking spray over medium heat....
Ingredients 2 1/4 pounds top round of beef, cut into twelve 3-ounce steaks Olive Oil-Herb Marinade 1 small red onion, cut into paper-thin slices 3 tablespoons red-wine vinegar Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 6 ounces baby arugula (or chopped arugula) 2 ribs celery, very thinly sliced on the bias 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 cup capers, rinsed and drained Preparation Cut open two sides of a resealable plastic bag....
Ingredients 1/4 cup Gold Medal™ white whole wheat flour 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 tablespoons cold butter or margarine, cut into quarters 3/4 cup milk 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted 1 egg 1 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ white whole wheat flour 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup blueberries (fresh, frozen or canned) Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Grease bottoms only of 12 regular-size muffin cups with shortening or cooking spray, or place paper baking cup in each muffin cup....
Ingredients 1 bag (15 oz) Chex Mix® traditional snack mix 1 cup pecan halves 1/2 lb bacon (6 to 8 slices), crisply cooked and crumbled 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup butter 1/4 cup light corn syrup 2 tablespoons bourbon 3/4 teaspoon chipotle chili powder Preparation Heat oven to 300°F. Line two 15x10x1-inch pans with foil. Spray foil with cooking spray. In large bowl, mix snack mix, pecans and bacon....
Ingredients 1 1/2 cups diced process American cheese loaf (8 oz) 1 cup milk 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon ground mustard 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (6 oz) 1 can (14 oz) artichoke hearts, drained, chopped 1/4 cup chopped drained roasted red bell peppers (from 7-oz jar) or diced pimientos French or herbed bread cubes, if desired Preparation In 3-quart saucepan, mix American cheese, milk, Worcestershire sauce, flour and mustard....
Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix 1 cup water 3/4 cup sour cream 3 eggs 1/2 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/2 cup ground Chocolate Toast Crunch® cereal* 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 6 tablespoons butter, softened 3/4 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips Extra cereal for garnish, as desired Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour bottom only of 13x9-inch pan. In large bowl, beat Cake ingredients with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally....
Ingredients 12 cups chopped romaine lettuce (about 1 head) 1 diced ripe avocado 2 halved and thinly sliced plum tomatoes 2 cups broken tortilla chips 1/4 cup prepared salsa 3 cups thawed Taco Filling Sour cream (optional) Shredded Monterey Jack cheese (optional) Preparation In a large bowl, combine chopped romaine lettuce, avocado, plum tomatoes, tortilla chips, and salsa. Meanwhile, heat taco filling in a saucepan over low heat (or in the microwave)....
Ingredients 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pans 2 cups sifted cake flour, not self-rising, plus more for pans 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup superfine sugar 4 large egg yolks, lightly beaten 2/3 cup sour cream 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Coconut Cream Filling 11 ounces (about 3 3/4 cups) sweetened angel-flake coconut Seven-Minute Frosting for Coconut Layer Cake...
Ingredients 3 ears corn (about 3 cups kernels) 1 large egg, separated, plus 1 large egg white 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 pinch of freshly ground black pepper 4 tablespoons vegetable oil Preparation Using a chef’s knife, cut the kernels from the corn into a medium bowl; you should have about 3 cups. Using the dull side of the knife, scrape the milk and pulp from the cobs into the bowl....
Ingredients 3 cucumbers, peeled, seeded, and coarsely chopped (6 cups) 1/4 cup water 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves 1 lime, thinly sliced 24 ounces club soda 2 tablespoons agave nectar or honey Preparation In a blender, puree cucumbers and water. Pour through a fine-mesh sieve set over a large bowl, pressing on solids (you should have about 2 cups juice; refrigerate overnight, if desired). In a pitcher, mash fresh mint leaves with back of a wooden spoon until bruised....
Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 1 medium bell pepper, coarsely chopped (1 cup) 2 cups chopped fresh mushrooms (4 oz) 1 cup frozen corn 1 cup uncooked medium pearled barley 1/4 cup dry white wine or Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton) 2 cups roasted vegetable stock or Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton) 3 cups water 1 1/2 cups grape tomatoes, cut in half (if large, cut into quarters)...
Ingredients 1 lb ground chicken 1/2 cup Progresso™ plain bread crumbs 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese (2 oz) 1/4 cup finely chopped celery 1/4 cup red pepper sauce 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley 1 egg Blue cheese dressing, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 17x12-inch half-sheet pan with cooking spray. In medium bowl, mix all ingredients except dressing. Shape mixture into 24 (1 1/2-inch) balls; place in pan....
