Ingredients 2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 2 cups granulated sugar 3/4 cup sour cream 1/4 cup shortening 1 cup water 1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 2 eggs 4 oz unsweetened baking chocolate, melted and cooled 4 cups powdered sugar 1 cup butter or margarine, softened 3 tablespoons milk 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla 3 oz unsweetened baking chocolate, melted and cooled...
Ingredients 1 fresh whole turkey (20 pounds), giblets (the heart, gizzard, and liver) and neck removed from cavity, rinsed with cool water, and dried with paper towels 1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) plus 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, at room temperature 1 bottle dry white wine 2 teaspoons salt 2 teaspoons freshly ground pepper 1 parsnip, peeled and quartered 1 onion, peeled and quartered 2 stalks celery, cut into 4-inch pieces...
Ingredients 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened 1 cup confectioners' sugar 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Preparation Beat butter with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until creamy, about 2 minutes. Reduce speed to medium, and beat in confectioners’ sugar, 1/2 cup at a time, scraping down side of bowl as necessary, until pale and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add vanilla, and beat until smooth. Related Video
Ingredients Vegetable-oil cooking spray 1 cup whole wheat flour 2/3 cup all-purpose flour 1/3 cup toasted wheat germ 1 tablespoon packed light-brown sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 2 3/4 cups low-fat buttermilk 2 large eggs, lightly beaten Pure maple syrup, for serving (optional) Raspberries, for serving (optional) Preparation Preheat oven to 200 degrees. Whisk together flours, wheat germ, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl; set aside....
Ingredients 2 Chocolate Genoise, 9-inch round cakes 3/4 cup Simple Syrup for Black Forest Layer Cake, with kirsch Espresso Whipped Cream Black Cherry Filling Chocolate Ganache for Black Forest Layer Cake Preparation To make this cake, you will double the Genoise cake recipe, stirring 1/3 cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder into the flour and salt. Bake in two 9-inch round cake pans that are buttered, lined with parchment paper, and dusted with cocoa powder....
Ingredients 1 tablespoon soymilk 2 tablespoons butterscotch chips 3/4 cup soymilk 1 box (4-serving size) butterscotch instant pudding and pie filling mix 2 cups Cool Whip fat-free frozen whipped topping, thawed Sliced banana, if desired Additional frozen (thawed) fat-free whipped topping, if desired Preparation In 1-quart saucepan, place 1 tablespoon soymilk and the butterscotch chips. Heat over low heat, stirring constantly, until chips are melted and mixture is smooth. Cool slightly....
Ingredients 6-ounce piece sharp cheddar cheese 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled), plus more for work surface 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature 1 teaspoon dry mustard powder 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper Preparation Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a food processor fitted with the grating blade, grate cheese. Switch to cutting blade; add flour, butter, mustard powder, salt, ground pepper, and cayenne....
Ingredients 1/2 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef 1 2/3 cups hot water 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 box Hamburger Helper™ cheesy hashbrowns 1 medium red, orange or green bell pepper, seeded and chopped (about 1 cup) 8 eggs, lightly beaten 1/2 teaspoon salt 2/3 cup milk Additional salt and ground black pepper Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. In 10-inch ovenproof nonstick skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until brown; drain....
Ingredients 4 whole eggs 1 egg yolk 3/4 cup sugar 2 1/2 cups milk 2 1/2 cups whipping cream 1 tablespoon vanilla 7 large (5 1/2x4 1/2 inches) croissants, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces (10 cups) 1 cup dark chocolate chips 2 tablespoons butter, melted 2 tablespoons sugar 1/2 cup dried cherries 1/4 cup sugar 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1/2 cup water 1 bag (10 oz) frozen dark sweet cherries 1/2...
Ingredients 2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 8 ounces fresh cranberry beans, shelled (1 cup) Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 2 ears of corn, shucked and halved Vegetable oil, for frying 1/4 cup cornmeal 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 4 ounces small okra, stems removed, halved lengthwise and quartered if large 1 ounce (2 1/2 cups) lamb’s quarter...
Ingredients 1 bag (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries 1 cup sugar 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar or red-wine vinegar Preparation In a large saucepan, bring cranberries, sugar, ginger, and 2 tablespoons water to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until most of the cranberries have popped, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in vinegar. Remove relish from heat. Let cool to room temperature, and serve....
Ingredients 2 teaspoons cold water 1 teaspoon cold cider vinegar 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for surface 1/2 teaspoon salt 4 ounces (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces 4 ounces cold cream cheese, cut into small pieces Preparation Combine water and vinegar in a small bowl. Combine flour and salt in another bowl. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut butter and cream cheese into flour mixture until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some larger pieces remaining....
Ingredients 1 1/2 cups light corn syrup 1 cup creamy peanut butter 1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ peanut butter cookie mix 7 cups crisp rice cereal 1 cup salted peanuts Preparation Line 2 large cookie sheets with waxed paper or foil. In 5-quart heavy Dutch oven, heat corn syrup to boiling over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Stir in peanut butter until melted. Stir in cookie mix until well blended....
Ingredients 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1/2 cup couscous 2 tablespoons minced shallot 1/3 cup golden raisins 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 can (15.5 ounce) chickpeas, rinsed and drained 1 Kirby cucumber, cut into 1/4-inch pieces Preparation In a small saucepan, bring 3/4 cup water, salt, and pepper to a boil. Stir in couscous, shallot, and raisins; remove from heat. Cover; let stand until couscous has absorbed water and is tender, 5 minutes....
Ingredients 1 tablespoon Bisquick Heart Smart® mix 1/2 cup canned Mexican-style stewed tomatoes, drained, liquid reserved 1 cup Progresso™ red kidney beans (from 19-oz can), drained, rinsed 1/2 cup cut-up cooked chicken breast 1/2 cup frozen corn 2/3 cup Bisquick Heart Smart® mix 1/4 cup fat-free (skim) milk 2 tablespoons fat-free egg product or 1 egg white Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 1-quart casserole with cooking spray. In casserole, beat 1 tablespoon Bisquick® mix and the reserved liquid from tomatoes with wire whisk until blended....
Ingredients 2 one-inch-thick boneless sirloin steaks (or 4 one-inch-thick strip steaks) 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper Preparation With paper towels, dry steaks. Rub meat all over with oil, salt, and pepper. Heat a cast-iron skillet on medium-high until a drop of water sizzles when it hits the pan. Cook steaks in hot skillet 5 minutes. Flip; cook until medium rare, 5 minutes more. Cook strip steaks in two batches....
Ingredients 1/3 cup olive oil 2 medium onions, chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 large eggplants, (2 pounds), peeled in strips and cut into 3/4-inch cubes 4 to 5 medium zucchini, (2 pounds), cut into 1-inch cubes Coarse salt and ground pepper 3 yellow or red bell peppers, ribs and seeds removed, cut into 3/4-inch cubes 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil...
Ingredients 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt, plus more for pasta water 8 ounces (1 1/2 cups) Israeli or pearl couscous (or orzo) 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, thinly sliced 5 scallions, thinly sliced diagonally 1/3 cup golden raisins 3 tablespoons very thinly sliced lemon zest (2 to 3 strips) 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice Freshly ground pepper, to taste...
Ingredients 1 cup milk 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup molasses 2 tablespoons butter, softened 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice 1 teaspoon ground ginger 2 teaspoons vanilla 6 eggs, separated 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar Sweetened whipped cream, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Butter 10 (7-oz) ramekins; sprinkle with sugar to coat and shake out excess. Place ramekins on large cookie sheet....
Ingredients 2 1/4 cups half-and-half 3 tablespoons butter 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 cup uncooked quick-cooking corn grits 8 oz Gouda cheese, shredded (2 cups) 10 eggs 5 slices applewood-smoked bacon 1 large sweet onion, chopped (1 cup) 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 box (9 oz) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, squeezed to drain Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In 2-quart saucepan, heat 2 1/2 cups water, 1 1/2 cups of the half-and-half, the butter and salt to boiling....
