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Ingredients 3/4 cup unsalted butter (1 1/2 sticks), chilled, cut into small pieces, plus more for pan 1/3 cup hazelnuts 1 1/2 cups plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1/3 cup packed light-brown sugar 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3/4 teaspoon salt 3 medium-size, ripe but firm plums (about 12 ounces) 1 half-pint raspberries 1 large egg, lightly beaten 1 large egg yolk 1/3 cup heavy cream 1/4 cup milk Pinch of grated nutmeg, optional Preparation Heat oven to 350 degrees....

Ingredients 4 tablespoons sesame seeds 1 to 2 tablespoons dark sesame oil 1 to 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 2 to 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce 12 large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tail portion of shell removed Four 6-inch bamboo skewers Preparation In a small skillet over medium heat, toast the sesame seeds until fragrant. In a shallow dish, combine 2 tablespoons of the sesame seeds with the sesame oil, vinegar, and soy sauce....

Ingredients 8 slices marble-rye bread 1/2 cup refrigerated artichoke dip 1/2 lb thinly sliced smoked turkey (from deli) 4 thin slices onion 8 thin slices tomato 4 leaves lettuce Preparation On each of 4 slices bread, spread 2 tablespoons artichoke dip. Layer each with turkey, onion, tomato, lettuce and remaining bread. Related Video

Ingredients 1 loaf (1 lb) French bread 3 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil 1 can (8 oz) pizza sauce 1 cup chopped cooked ham 1 small onion, chopped (1/4 cup) 2 tablespoons pine nuts 2 cups chopped fresh spinach (about 2 oz) 12 slices (1 oz each) provolone cheese, cut in half Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Cut loaf of bread in half horizontally; cut each half crosswise into thirds. Place cut sides up on ungreased large cookie sheet; brush with oil....

Ingredients 1 cup uncooked white rice 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 pound lean pork roast or stew meat, trimmed of fat, cut into 1-inch cubes 1 cup Homemade Chicken Stock, or canned low-sodium chicken broth, skimmed of fat 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 medium onion, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch dice 2 ribs celery, cut into 1/2-inch dice 2 medium carrots, cut into 1/2-inch dice 1 zucchini, cut in half lengthwise, then cut into 1/2-inch half moons...

Ingredients 4 cups strawberries, hulled and cut in half 1 cup ice cubes 1/4 cup whole unblanched almonds 1/4 cup sugar 3 tablespoons milk 2 tablespoons almond-flavored liqueur, such as Amaretto 2 teaspoons slivered unblanched almonds, for garnish Preparation Place strawberries in an airtight container or plastic bag and leave in the freezer for 1 1/2 hours. Remove strawberries from freezer. Place half of the frozen strawberries in the jar of a blender....

Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box 1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips 3 tablespoons unsweetened baking cocoa 2 containers Betty Crocker™ Whipped fluffy white frosting 1 tube Betty Crocker™ yellow classic gel food color (from 2.7-oz box) 1 bottle (2.25 oz) Betty Crocker™ Decors yellow sugar 1 can (6.4 oz) Betty Crocker™ Easy Flow black decorating icing...

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups short- or medium-grain rice 3 tablespoons rice vinegar 1 tablespoon sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt Preparation Place the rice in a bowl and gently rinse with cold water three or four times. Transfer to a strainer and let it rest for about 20 minutes. Heat the vinegar, sugar, and salt in a nonreactive pan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar and salt are dissolved. Set aside....

Ingredients 4 ounces bacon, cut into 1/2-inch dice 1 medium onion, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice 1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped (2 medium cloves) garlic 2 medium carrots, cut into 1/2-inch dice 2 ribs celery, strings removed, cut into 1/2-inch dice 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 3/4 cup dried Great Northern beans 3/4 cup dried rattlesnake beans 3/4 cup dried pinto beans 5 1/2 cups Homemade Chicken Stock, or canned low-sodium chicken broth, skimmed of fat...

Ingredients 1/2 cup shelled unsalted pistachios Sea salt or coarse salt 1 small shallot, cut into eighths 1 Meyer lemon (about 5 ounces), cut into eighths and seeded 3 tablespoons lemon or regular extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 pound whole-wheat spaghetti 2 cups packed baby arugula Freshly ground pepper Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spread pistachios on a rimmed baking sheet. Toast in oven until fragrant, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a plate; let cool completely....

Ingredients 1/2 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing 1 teaspoon wasabi powder or prepared horseradish 2 pounds tuna steaks, 3/4 to 1 inch thick 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1/3 cup soy sauce 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar 2 teaspoons sesame oil 2 teaspoons grated gingerroot 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 teaspoons sesame seed, toasted if desired Preparation In small bowl, mix all Wasabi Aioli ingredients. Cover and refrigerate until serving....

Ingredients 1/2 lb bacon, cut into small pieces 3 tablespoons butter 1 cup chopped onion (2 medium) 1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton) 1 cup half-and-half 1 package (1 oz) ranch dressing and seasoning mix (milk recipe) 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (8 oz) 1 bag (26 oz) frozen shredded hash brown potatoes 1/2 cup sour cream 3 cups Whole Grain Total® cereal...

Ingredients 2 1/2 cups Banana Nut Cheerios™ cereal 1 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/3 cup packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup buttermilk 1/4 cup canola oil 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1 egg 1/2 cup chopped pitted dates or raisins 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse or granulated sugar Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Spray bottoms only of 12 regular-size muffin cups with cooking spray, or line with paper baking cups....

Ingredients 1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ chocolate chip cookie mix 1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ peanut butter cookie mix 1 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats 1 cup butter or margarine, softened 3 eggs 2 cups red and green candy-coated milk chocolate candies M&M’s® chocolate candies red and green Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. In large bowl, stir all ingredients except candies until soft dough forms. Stir in candies....

Ingredients 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened, plus more for pan 3/4 cup, plus 3 tablespoons sugar, plus more for dusting 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, plus finely grated zest of 2 lemons, plus more for garnish (optional) 1/4 cup milk 2 large eggs Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan. Dust with sugar, and tap out excess; set aside....

Ingredients 1 cup sugar 3/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/3 cup unsweetened baking cocoa 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups quick-cooking or old-fashioned oats 1 cup M&M’s® minis chocolate candies Preparation In medium bowl, mix sugar, flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt. In 1-quart food-safe jar, place mixture; tap lightly to pack. Top with oats and M&M’s™ minis chocolate candies. Cover tightly. Wrap as desired....

Ingredients 12 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan 2 3/4 cups fresh or defrosted frozen cranberries 9 tablespoons pure maple syrup 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for pan 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 6 tablespoons yellow cornmeal, preferably coarse 1/4 cup almond paste 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar 3 large eggs, separated 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon pure almond extract...

Ingredients 4 ounces vodka (or gin) Dash of olive brine Ice Olives, for garnish Preparation Shake or stir vodka (or gin) and olive brine with ice. Strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with olives. Related Video

Ingredients 1 whole fresh or thawed frozen turkey (about 18 pounds), such as Broad Breasted White, neck and giblets reserved Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 2 teaspoons coarsely chopped fresh thyme 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh sage, plus 6 sprigs 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh thyme, plus 12 sprigs 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 3 dried bay leaves 2 tart apples, such as Northern Spy or Granny Smith, sliced 1/2-inch thick (cores reserved)...

Ingredients 1 pound ground dark-meat chicken 2 large egg whites, lightly beaten 1/2 cup plain dried breadcrumbs 1/4 cup finely chopped onion 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 teaspoon coarse salt 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 2 tablespoons olive oil Pita pockets, for serving Lettuce, sliced tomatoes, and cucumbers, for serving Minted yogurt sauce (optional, below), for serving...