Ingredients 1 1/2 tablespoons champagne vinegar 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Salt and freshly ground pepper 3/4 pound endive, trimmed 1 red bell pepper, cored and trimmed 20 fresh tarragon leaves 1/3 cup fresh pomegranate seeds (about half a pomegranate) Preparation In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar and olive oil until smooth. Add salt and pepper to taste. Set aside. Cut endive lengthwise into 1/8- to 1/4-inch-wide pieces. Transfer to a medium bowl....
Ingredients 2 slices white bread, crusts removed 1/4 cup whole milk 1/2 pound ground pork 1/2 pound ground beef 1/3 cup finely chopped onion 1 garlic clove, minced 1/4 cup dried currants 2 tablespoons fresh oregano, finely chopped Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 4 cups homemade or low-sodium store-bought chicken stock 1 head escarole (about 6 ounces), cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed...
Ingredients 1 beef prime rib roast (7 to 9 lb), trimmed of fat 2 teaspoons black peppercorns 2 teaspoons fennel seed 1 1/2 teaspoons coriander seed 1 tablespoon olive oil 4 teaspoons kosher (coarse or sea) salt Preparation Let beef stand at room temperature 30 minutes. Meanwhile, in spice grinder, crush peppercorns, fennel seed and coriander seed until coarsely ground. (Or place spices in resealable freezer bag and crush with rolling pin or meat mallet....
Ingredients 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled), plus more for rolling 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon coarse salt 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1 large egg 1/4 cup unsulfured molasses 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 1/3 cups confectioners' sugar Sanding or coarse sugar (optional) Preparation Make cookies: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, ginger, cloves, cinnamon, and salt....
Ingredients 1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 2 to 3 teaspoons grated orange peel 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1 egg, slightly beaten 1 jar (12 oz) orange marmalade 1 bag (5 oz) dried cherries (about 1 cup) 1 cup sweetened dried cranberries 3/4 cup cashew halves and pieces 1/2 cup unblanched whole almonds 1/2 cup chopped pitted dates Preparation Heat oven to 350°F....
Ingredients 1 cup Bisquick Heart Smart® mix 2 tablespoons powdered sugar 2 tablespoons firm butter 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup flaked coconut 1 tablespoon Bisquick Heart Smart® mix 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1/2 cup fat-free egg product 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1 tablespoon lemon juice Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. In small bowl, mix 1 cup Bisquick mix and 2 tablespoons powdered sugar. Cut in butter, using pastry blender (or pulling 2 table knives through mixture in opposite directions), until crumbly....
Ingredients 1/4 cup vegetable oil 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 7 oz spinach, torn into bite-size pieces (5 cups) 1 head Boston lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces (4 cups) 1 package (4 oz) crumbled feta cheese (1 cup) 4 medium green onions, sliced (1/4 cup) 24 pitted ripe olives 3 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges 1 medium cucumber, sliced...
Ingredients 3 tablespoons olive oil 3 tablespoons red-wine vinegar 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 1 head romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, halved 1 1/2 cups crumbled feta cheese, (8 ounces) 1/2 red onion, halved and thinly sliced 1 large cucumber, peeled, halved and thinly sliced 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted Preparation In a large bowl, combine the lettuce, tomatoes, feta cheese, onion, cucumber, and olives....
Ingredients 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 6 strips lemon zest (1 by 4 inches), plus 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice (from 1 or 2 lemons) 3 garlic cloves, crushed Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted 1 small garlic clove 2 cups fresh basil 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 1 package (14 ounces) extra-firm tofu, sliced lengthwise 1 inch thick...
Ingredients 8 beef hot dogs 1 cup refrigerated original barbecue sauce with shredded pork (from 18-oz container) 8 hot dog buns, split 1/2 cup pickle slices 2 medium green onions, sliced (2 tablespoons) Mustard, if desired Preparation Heat gas or charcoal grill. Place hot dogs on grill over medium heat. Cook uncovered 10 to 15 minutes, turning frequently, until hot. Place sauce with pork in medium microwavable bowl; cover loosely. Microwave on high 45 to 60 seconds, stirring every 30 seconds, until hot....
Ingredients 20 asparagus spears, trimmed to 6 inches and halved lengthwise 4 large radishes, very thinly sliced 4 boneless, skinless salmon fillets, preferably wild sockeye (5 ounces each; 1 inch thick) Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 1 small red onion, thinly sliced 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon thinly sliced lemon zest strips, plus 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 3 tablespoons fresh tarragon 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil...
Ingredients Coarse salt and ground pepper 1 pound short pasta, such as fusilli or penne 1 bunch broccoli rabe, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces 4 slices bacon, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch pieces 1/3 cup walnut halves, roughly chopped 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced Grated Parmesan, for serving Preparation In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions. Add broccoli rabe 2 minutes before pasta is done cooking....
Ingredients 3 cups water 2 cups plus 2 tablespoons sugar 1/2 vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped, pod reserved 1 strip (2 inches) lemon zest 1 1/2 pounds rhubarb, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces 4 large egg yolks 3 tablespoons elderflower liqueur, such as St-Germain, or any other sweet, floral liqueur Preparation Prepare an ice-water bath. Bring water, 2 cups sugar, the vanilla seeds and pod, and lemon zest to a boil in a wide, shallow saucepan....
Ingredients 1 1/4 pounds new potatoes (about 11), halved if large Coarse salt 1 3/4 pounds calamari (bodies and tentacles), rinsed and dried 1 cup canned drained chickpeas, rinsed 1/2 cup pitted green olives 1/4 cup fresh oregano, coarsely chopped, plus more for garnish 8 garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, toasted or ground, or 1 teaspoon ground cumin 3/4 teaspoon smoked sweet paprika Freshly ground pepper 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling (optional)...
Ingredients 8 thin slices rye bread 5 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon low-fat cream cheese 1/2 English (hothouse) cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced diagonally 4 ounces thinly sliced smoked salmon 1/2 medium red onion, very thinly sliced 1 teaspoon drained capers, rinsed and patted dry Freshly ground pepper 1 lemon, cut into wedges Preparation Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Toast bread slices in oven on a baking sheet, turning once, until golden, about 10 minutes....
Ingredients 10 chocolate wafer cookies, finely crushed (1/2 cup) 1 tablespoon no-trans-fat 68% vegetable oil spread stick, melted 3 cups chocolate reduced-fat ice cream, slightly softened 1/2 cup fat-free hot fudge topping 2/3 cup chopped pecans 3 cups vanilla reduced-fat ice cream, slightly softened 1/4 cup fat-free caramel topping Preparation In small bowl, mix wafer cookie crumbs and melted vegetable oil spread until crumbly. Press gently and evenly in bottom of ungreased 9-inch springform pan....
Ingredients 3 medium carrots, sliced (1 1/2 cups) 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 1 cup water 2 teaspoons sugar 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained 1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained 1 can (6 ounces) Italian-style tomato paste 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 1/2 cups frozen cut green beans (from 12 oz bag), thawed...
Ingredients 2 cups sweet white wine, such as Sauternes 3/4 cup sugar 2 two-inch strips fresh lemon peel 8 whole black peppercorns 1 two-inch-long cinnamon stick 2 bay leaves 2 sprigs fresh thyme 2 thin slices fresh ginger 2 whole star anise 3 green cardamom pods 8 large, whole green or purple figs 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese 4 1/2 teaspoons confectioners’ sugar, sifted 1/2 vanilla bean Preparation Combine wine, sugar, lemon peel, peppercorns, cinnamon stick, bay leaves, thyme, ginger, star anise, and cardamom in a small, deep saucepan....
Ingredients 1 large container (about 16 ounces) Greek yogurt or other plain yogurt 1 pound fresh strawberries, stemmed if desired 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons honey 1/4 cup shelled unsalted roasted pistachios (about 2 ounces), coarsely chopped Preparation Divide yogurt and strawberries among bowls. Drizzle with honey, and sprinkle with pistachios. Related Video
Ingredients 48 (1 1/2 to 2-inch) fresh whole mushrooms, washed, stems removed 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 1/4 cups water 1 (15-oz.) bottle teriyaki sauce 1/3 cup chopped imitation crabmeat (surimi) 1/3 cup chopped water chestnuts 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives Preparation Remove stems from mushrooms; discard or reserve for a future use. In Dutch oven, combine mushroom caps, garlic, water and teriyaki sauce. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat....
