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Ingredients 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 large shallot, thinly sliced 2 cups fiddleheads, papery sheaves removed, trimmed to at least 2 inches of stem and head 1 pound morels, quartered 1 medium to large puffball mushroom, cubed 6 cups water 1 packet miso soup mix 8 ounces dried ramen noodles 1 cup stinging nettles, boiled Coarse salt Preparation Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shallot, fiddleheads, morels, and puffball and cook, stirring, until tender, about 5 minutes....

Ingredients 8 oz bulk pork sausage 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 eggs Salt and pepper, if desired 1/4 cup apple butter 4 slices (1/2 inch thick) Italian bread 1/2 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (2 oz) 2 tablespoons butter, softened Preparation Heat 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Divide sausage in half and shape into flat patties slightly bigger than the diameter of each bread slice. Place patties in hot skillet and cook about 8 minutes, turning once, until pork is no longer pink in center....

Ingredients 1/2 cup fresh apple cider 4 ounces (1/2 cup) apple brandy, preferably Applejack 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) dry vermouth A few dashes bitters Orange twists, for garnish Preparation Combine apple cider with apple brandy, dry vermouth, and bitters. Divide between 2 ice-filled glasses, and garnish each with an orange twist. Related Video

Ingredients 1/4 cup whole pecans, broken into 1/2-inch pieces 5 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 Granny Smith apples, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice 5 tablespoons sugar Juice of 1/2 lemon 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 cup golden or dark raisins 8 sheets matzo 3 cups boiling water 4 large eggs Pinch of coarse salt Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Place pecans in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet; toast in oven until they are light golden and aromatic, about 7 minutes....

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup cold (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces 1/4 cup ice water 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for work surface 1 cup firmly packed dark-brown sugar 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces 3 pints blueberries 1 cup sugar 4 teaspoons cornstarch 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped lemon zest Pinch of freshly ground pepper...

Ingredients 4 bone-in pork loin chops, 1/2 inch thick (about 1 lb), trimmed of fat 2 teaspoons salt-free extra-spicy seasoning blend 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 1/2 medium onion, sliced 1 can (14.5 oz) zesty diced tomatoes with jalapeño peppers, undrained Preparation Sprinkle both sides of pork chops with seasoning blend. In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly tender. Push onion to one side of skillet....

Ingredients 2 1/2 cups uncooked rigatoni pasta (7 oz) 2 cups chopped fresh broccoli 1 medium red, orange or yellow bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 cup cut-up cooked chicken 1/2 cup reduced-fat Alfredo pasta sauce (from 10-oz container) 1/4 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese (1 oz), Preparation Cook pasta as directed on package, adding broccoli and bell pepper for last 2 minutes of cooking. Drain; return to saucepan....

Ingredients 8 cups dried, crumbled Cornbread for Dressing 8 cups dried, crumbled Biscuits for Dressing 2 cups coarsely chopped pecans, toasted 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh sage 1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, plus 2 tablespoons, melted, plus more for baking sheets 1 large onion coarsely, chopped (about 2 1/4 cups) 5 celery stalks, finely chopped (about 1 3/4 cups) 4 fresh serrano chiles, minced (about 1/4 cup) 6 cups homemade or low-sodium store-bought chicken stock...

Ingredients 1/2 cup pure maple syrup, plus more for serving 4 large eggs 3 cups half-and-half 1 1/2 pounds homemade or store-bought cornbread, cut into 1-inch cubes (10 to 12 cups) 1/4 teaspoon salt Preparation Preheat oven to 300 degrees with rack in center. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, half-and-half, maple syrup, and salt. Stir in cornbread; let sit, tossing occasionally, until bread has absorbed liquid, about 5 minutes (bread will break down into small pieces)....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling out dough Test Kitchen’s Favorite Pate Brisee 1 large egg yolk 1 tablespoon heavy cream 3 pounds assorted apples (such as Granny Smith, Jonagold, Fuji, Rome, and Empire), peeled, cored, and cut into 1/4-inch wedges 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 1/4 cup granulated sugar, plus more for sprinkling 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, cut into small pieces Best-quality vanilla ice cream (optional) Preparation On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disk of piecrust to a 1/8-inch-thick circle, about 13 inches in diameter....

Ingredients 3 1/4 to 3 3/4 cups bread flour 2 tablespoons sugar 1 package fast-acting dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons) 1 1/4 cups very warm water (120°F to 130°F) 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped 1 cup dried cherries 1 tablespoon orange peel 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon cornmeal 1 teaspoon milk Preparation In large bowl, mix 1 1/2 cups of the flour, sugar and yeast. Add warm water and oil....

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups chopped white onion 1 tablespoon olive oil Salt and pepper 2 1/2 cups chicken stock 2 1/2 cups blanched, peeled fava beans 1/4 cup grated Parmesan Lemon juice Preparation Saute onion in olive oil. Season with salt. Stir in chicken stock. Bring to a simmer. Add fava beans. Simmer until tender. Stir in Parmesan. Puree. Season with lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Related Video

Ingredients 1 cup sugar 2 eggs 2/3 cup vegetable oil 1 teaspoon gluten-free vanilla 1 1/4 cups Betty Crocker™ All-Purpose Gluten Free Rice Flour Blend 1 teaspoon gluten-free baking powder 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups shredded zucchini 1/2 cup chopped nuts Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease bottom only of 9x5-inch loaf pan. In large bowl, beat sugar and eggs with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended....

Ingredients Pizza dough, store-bought or homemade extra-virgin olive oil Salt Preparation Preheat oven to 475 degrees. Roll out dough, and use a paring knife, scissors, or cookie cutters to create features (we used crescent, football, and diamond shapes). Brush with oil, and sprinkle with salt. Bake until “ghoul-den,” 10 to 12 minutes. Related Video

Ingredients 2/3 of a whole (4-pound) pineapple, peeled 1 bunch scallions, sliced crosswise into 1-inch pieces 1/2 small habanero or 1 large jalapeno chile, stemmed and seeded 2 teaspoons dried thyme 4 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled 1 1/2 teaspoons ground allspice 4 bone-in pork chops (3/4 inch thick and about 6 ounces each) Coarse salt and ground pepper 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Preparation Cut four 1/2-inch-thick rounds from pineapple; set aside....

Ingredients 1 box (15.25 oz) Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ Chocolate Fudge Cake Mix Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box 2 tubs (12 oz) Betty Crocker™ Whipped Fluffy White Frosting 1/2 teaspoon purple paste food color 2 tablespoons black sanding sugar 1/2 cup purple rock candy, if desired 24 creme-filled chocolate soft snack cakes Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups or spray with cooking spray....

Ingredients Vegetable-oil cooking spray 3 large egg whites, room temperature 3/4 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon pure peppermint extract Red gel-paste food coloring ( sugarcraft.com) 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped 1 cup heavy cream Garnish: 1 large candy cane, finely chopped Preparation Preheat oven to 175 degrees. Trace 16 circles onto each of 2 pieces of parchment using a 1 3/4-inch round cookie cutter, spacing about 2 inches apart. Coat 2 baking sheets with cooking spray, and top each with a sheet of parchment, traced side down....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 lb), cut into bite-size pieces 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 2 cups milk 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables 1 can (10 3/4 oz) condensed cream of chicken soup 1 tablespoon yellow mustard 1 1/2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix Preparation In 4-quart Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken and onion; cook 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is no longer pink in center and onion is tender....

Ingredients 7 ounces chocolate wafer cookies (about 30 cookies) 1/3 cup, plus 3 tablespoons sugar, divided 6 to 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup heavy cream 3 ounces raspberries (3/4 cup), plus more serving Preparation Make the crust: Place cookies in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until finely ground. Transfer to a medium bowl. Add 3 tablespoons sugar and 6 tablespoons butter and mix until evenly moistened....

Ingredients 4 cups sifted all-purpose flour, plus more for surface 1 teaspoon baking powder Salt 2 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature 2 cups granulated sugar 2 large eggs 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract Royal Icing for Noah’s Ark Sugar Cookies Sanding sugars, for sprinkling Preparation Sift flour, baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt into a bowl. Beat butter and granulated sugar with a mixer on medium speed until pale and fluffy....