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Ingredients 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 center-cut beef tenderloin (2 pounds), trimmed of excess fat, tied Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 8 to 10 cloves Roasted Garlic 3/4 cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh thyme 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh marjoram 1 baguette, halved horizontally and cut crosswise into 3 pieces 2 cups watercress, preferably baby...

Ingredients 3/4 cup sugar 1/3 cup unsweetened baking cocoa 1/4 cup cornstarch 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 1/2 cups whole milk 4 egg yolks 2 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs 3 tablespoons butter, melted 8 oz frozen pitted dark cherries 2 to 4 tablespoons sugar 2 teaspoons cornstarch 2 teaspoons water 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 cup whipping cream, whipped Grated chocolate 12...

Ingredients 2 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt 1 teaspoon finely grated lime zest 2 tablespoons dark-brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes 1 large egg white 3 cups raw unsalted cashews Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium bowl, using the back of a wooden spoon, grind salt with lime zest. Add dark-brown sugar, red-pepper flakes, and egg white and whisk together until frothy. Add cashews and toss to coat....

Ingredients Vegetable-oil cooking spray 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting 1/3 cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder 1/8 teaspoon salt 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, softened 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar, sifted 1 large egg 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Sandwich Cookie Filling Preparation Line baking sheets with parchment paper; lightly coat with cooking spray. Whisk together flour, cocoa, and salt. With an electric mixer on medium-high speed, cream butter and confectioners’ sugar until pale and fluffy....

Ingredients Four 5-ounce boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, trimmed 1 tablespoon cornstarch 2 large egg whites, lightly beaten 2 cups unsweetened cornflakes, chopped (not ground) in food processor 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 large (about 8 ounces) Idaho potato, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes 1/2 medium rutabaga, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes 1 teaspoon coarse salt, plus more for cooking water 2 tablespoons milk, plus 1/2 cup low-fat (1 percent)...

Ingredients 2 cups heavy cream 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 pound bittersweet chocolate, roughly chopped Preparation In a large saucepan, bring 2 cups heavy cream, 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar, and 1/8 teaspoon salt to a boil. Remove from heat; add 1 pound bittersweet chocolate, roughly chopped, and let stand, without stirring, for 1 minute. Whisk just until combined. Refrigerate, stirring occasionally, until spreadable, about 1 hour. Related Video

Ingredients 1 1/4 cups sugar 1 cup butter or margarine, softened 1/4 cup milk 1/4 teaspoon almond extract 1 egg 1 3/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/3 cup unsweetened baking cocoa 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup quick-cooking oats 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips 1 cup dried cherries Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, beat sugar, butter, milk, almond extract and egg with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth....

Ingredients 1 pouch (17.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ Double Chocolate Chunk Cookie Mix 1/4 cup vegetable oil 2 tablespoons water 1 egg 1 pouch (7.2 oz) Betty Crocker™ Peanut Butter Cookie Mix 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 tablespoon water 1/4 cup dark chocolate chunks, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Line 8-inch square pan with cooking parchment paper or spray with cooking spray. With stand mixer or hand-held mixer, beat double chocolate chunk cookie mix, 1/4 cup oil, 2 tablespoons water and the egg until a soft dough forms....

Ingredients 1/2 cup chopped ginseng root, fresh or dried 1/4 cup grated ginger root 1/4 cup grated horseradish root 1/8 cup chopped garlic Cayenne pepper Apple cider vinegar Honey Preparation Combine chopped ginseng root, grated ginger root, grated horseradish root, and garlic. Add cayenne to taste. Pour in enough apple cidervinegar to cover the herbs by an inch or two, then seal tightly. Let sit for four weeks. Strain the herbs from the vinegar....

Ingredients 2 sticks unsalted butter or nondairy margarine, room temperature, plus more for pan 1/2 cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder 1/2 cup boiling water 1 tablespoon kirsch or other cherry-flavored liqueur (optional) 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar 6 large eggs, separated (whites kept at room temperature) 1 2/3 cups finely ground almonds Coarse salt 1/4 cup cherry preserves 6 large egg whites, room temperature 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 tablespoon kirsch or other cherry-flavored liqueur (optional)...

Ingredients 1 can (11 1/2 ounces) frozen cranberry juice cocktail concentrate, thawed 2 cans (12 ounces each) lemon-lime soda pop 5 cups water 1 cup tequila 1/4 cup lime juice Preparation In 3-quart plastic container, beat all ingredients with wire whisk or spoon until well blended. Cover and freeze at least 24 hours until slushy. Serve in margarita or cocktail glasses. Related Video

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 1/2 medium green bell pepper, diced (1/2 cup 1 cup uncooked regular long-grain rice 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt (kosher or sea salt) 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1 can (14.5 oz) fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained 1 3/4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth Preparation In 3-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Cook garlic, onion and bell pepper in oil about 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until crisp-tender....

Ingredients 1 heritage turkey, about 20 pounds 6 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons pimenton (wood-smoked Spanish paprika) 3 tablespoons coarse salt, plus more for seasoning 3 1/2 teaspoons anise seeds, finely ground 1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, plus more for seasoning 2 cups dry posole 3 dried bay leaves 4 sprigs fresh thyme...

Ingredients 2 cups boiling water 1 1/2 cups uncooked bulgur 1 1/2 cups water 2 cups fresh broccoli florets or frozen broccoli florets, cooked, drained and cooled 1 cup grape tomatoes 1/2 cup shredded carrot 1 cup crumbled feta cheese (4 oz) 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained 1/2 cup Greek or Italian dressing Preparation In large bowl, pour 2 cups boiling water over bulgur....

Ingredients 2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 3/4 teaspoon salt 2/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons shortening 4 to 5 tablespoons cold water 6 fresh peaches, peeled, cut in half and pitted 3 tablespoons raisins 3 tablespoons chopped nuts 2 1/2 cups packed brown sugar 1 1/3 cups water 1 egg 3/4 cup whipping cream 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 tablespoon brandy or 1/2 teaspoon brandy extract Preparation Heat oven to 400°F....

Ingredients 10 sliced lemons 2 cups raspberries 1 1/2 cups sugar 6 cups water 2 1/4 cups tequila blanco (optional) Mint, for garnish Preparation Combine lemons, raspberries, and sugar in a large pot. Pound the mixture firmly with the end of a straight rolling pin (or a large wooden spoon), extracting as much juice as possible, about 10 minutes. Stir in water. Pour through a sieve into a large bowl. Press the solids until all juice is extracted....

Ingredients 3 ounces day-old white bread (about 3 slices), crusts removed 2 scallions, white and light-green parts only, roughly chopped 1 red bell pepper, seeded and roughly chopped 3 ounces fresh goat cheese 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves 1 ounce dry Monterey Jack or Parmesan, grated on small holes of box grater 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 48 button mushrooms (about 1 1/2 pounds), stems removed and caps cleaned Preparation Pulse the bread in the bowl of a food processor until finely chopped....

Ingredients 2/3 cup mayonnaise 2 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro 1 1/2 lb ground beef 1 medium onion, finely chopped (1/2 cup) 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon chipotle chile pepper powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 3 slices (3/4 oz each) pepper Jack cheese, cut into quarters 12 mini burger buns (about 3 inches in diameter) 12 leaves curly leaf lettuce 24 grape tomatoes Preparation Heat gas or charcoal grill....

Ingredients 1 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup chopped pear 1 cup Fiber One™ cereal 1 cup fat-free milk 1/4 cup refrigerated or frozen egg product, thawed 1/4 cup cooking oil 2 tablespoons finely chopped almonds 1 recipe Ginger-Cream Spread (below) Preparation Preheat oven to 400°F. In a large bowl, stir together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, ginger, and salt....

Ingredients 1/2 pound orange roughy fillet 1/2 cup lemon juice 1 teaspoon walnut, avocado or vegetable oil 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh marjoram leaves or 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram leaves 1/8 teaspoon salt 2 medium roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped (3/4 cup) 1/2 bell pepper, cut into rings 1 small onion, sliced Preparation Place fish in shallow glass dish. Mix lemon juice and walnut oil; pour over fish. Cover and refrigerate at least 15 minutes but no longer than 1 hour....