Ingredients 2 tablespoons (1 oz) vodka 2 tablespoons (1 oz) chocolate liqueur 1/4 cup (2 oz) Irish cream liqueur 1/4 cup (2 oz) half-and-half 2 teaspoons butterscotch syrup Ice 1/4 cup candy sprinkles Preparation In cocktail shaker, add all ingredients except sprinkles. Shake until cold. Dip rim of martini glass into water then into sprinkles. Pour martini into glass; top with more sprinkles. Related Video
Ingredients 1/2 cup orange-flavored liqueur 1/4 cup sugar 2 bottles (750 ml each) dry white wine, chilled 2 medium peaches or nectarines, halved, pitted and cut into wedges 1 cup hulled, quartered strawberries 1 medium orange, halved and thinly sliced 1 medium lemon, halved and thinly sliced Preparation In half-gallon glass or plastic pitcher, stir orange liqueur and sugar. Add wine, and stir until sugar is dissolved. Add fruit; serve immediately, or refrigerate until ready to serve....
Ingredients 10 tablespoons (1 stick, plus 2 tablespoons) unsalted butter 2 cups sugar 1 1/2 cups cake flour, sifted 2 tablespoons heavy cream Pinch of salt 3 large eggs, at room temperature 1 teaspoon almond extract Grated zest of 1 orange 4 navel oranges Preparation Heat oven to 325 degrees. Butter and flour an 8-inch round cake pan. In a large bowl, beat butter and 1 1/2 cups sugar until fluffy....
Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds new potatoes, halved or quartered if large 3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 8 garlic cloves, smashed 5 sprigs thyme Coarse salt and ground pepper Preparation Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In an 8-inch square baking dish, combine potatoes, broth, vinegar, garlic, and thyme; season with salt and pepper. Bake until potatoes are tender and liquid is reduced to a glaze, about 1 1/4 hours, tossing twice....
Ingredients 1/2 recipe Pate Brisee (Pie Dough) All-purpose flour, for dusting 2 cups homemade Pumpkin Puree, or 1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin puree 3 large eggs, lightly beaten 1/2 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup packed dark-brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon salt Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Lightly dust a clean work surface with flour, and roll pastry dough into a 12-inch circle....
Ingredients 3 cups rolled oats (not quick-cooking) 1 cup raw almonds 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces 1/3 cup agave nectar 1 tablespoon finely grated lime zest (packed) 1/4 cup lime juice 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt 1 cup dried tart cherries or dried cranberries Preparation Preheat oven to 300 degrees. In a large bowl, combine oats and almonds. In a small saucepan, combine butter, agave nectar, lime zest and juice, and salt over medium....
Ingredients 12 corn tortillas, (6 inch) 1 chicken (3 to 4 pounds) 2 quarts homemade or low-sodium canned chicken stock 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 onion, halved and cut into 1/4-inch slices 2 green or red bell peppers, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch strips Enchilada Sauce Pepper and Tomato Salsa Sour cream, (optional) 2 cups grated Monterey Jack cheese (about 6 ounces) 2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese (about 6 ounces)...
Ingredients 10 ounces skinless boneless chicken, trimmed, patted dry, and coarsely ground 1/3 cup finely diced, peeled, and washed water chestnuts 1/3 cup finely diced bamboo shoots 1/3 cup thinly sliced scallions 2 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch 2 tablespoons White Peppercorn Oil 2 tablespoons oyster sauce 1 tablespoon peeled and minced fresh ginger 1 tablespoon Shao Hsing wine or dry sherry 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar 1 teaspoon soy sauce 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil 1/4 teaspoon salt Pinch of freshly ground white pepper 1 large egg white, beaten 24 dumpling wrappers, cut into 2 1/2-inch rounds Vegetable oil, for steamer basket Mustard Dipping Sauce...
Ingredients 2 boxes Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix boxes 3 1/2 containers (12 oz each) Betty Crocker™ Whipped fluffy white frosting Blue gel food color Red or pink gel food color Brown gel food color Heavy cardboard or cutting board covered with colored paper and waxed paper, or tray (21x14 inches) Toothpicks 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon white candy sprinkles...
Ingredients 4 1/2 cups Cucumber Gin (or 2 oz.), how-to follows 2 1/4 cups fresh lime juice (or 1 oz.) 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons Mint Simple Syrup (or 1/2 oz.), how-to follows Cucumber peels, for garnish Fresh mint sprigs, for garnish Steep 2 1/2 cups diced, peeled cucumber in 4 1/2 cups gin, covered and chilled, 8 hours to 4 days (or 1/2 cup cucumber in 1 cup gin). Strain; store indefinitely in the refrigerator....
Ingredients 24 large dates, pitted 12 slices bacon, halved crosswise 1/3 cup crumbled Stilton cheese Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place 24 toothpicks in a small bowl filled with water; let soak 15 minutes. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and fit with a wire rack; set aside. Halve dates lengthwise being careful not to cut all the way through. Place a small amount of cheese in the center of each date....
Ingredients 1 cup Gold Medal™ white whole wheat flour 3/4 cup granulated sugar 2 tablespoons unsweetened baking cocoa 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup milk 3 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup semisweet, bittersweet or milk chocolate chips (6 oz) 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup unsweetened baking cocoa 1 3/4 cups very hot water Ice cream, if desired Chopped toasted walnuts or pecans, if desired...
Ingredients Coarse salt and ground pepper 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for drizzling 1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese 2 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest, plus 1 to 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 8 square fresh lasagna noodles (each about 5 inches) 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 12 ounces edible weeds, thick stems removed and large leaves roughly chopped (about 9 ounces trimmed) 1/4 cup golden raisins...
Ingredients 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Coarse salt and ground pepper 1 medium cucumber, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved 1/2 cup crumbled feta (2 ounces) 1 can (15.5 ounces) chickpeas, rinsed and drained 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives, roughly chopped 1/2 cup lightly packed fresh parsley leaves Preparation In a large bowl, combine onion, lemon juice, and oil and season with salt and pepper....
Ingredients 6 medium assorted bell peppers (3 pounds) 1 large leek, white and light-green parts only 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 carrot, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice 1 medium poblano pepper, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch dice 4 ounces button mushrooms, stemmed and cut into 1/4-inch dice 3/4 cup uncooked long-grain rice One 14 1/2-ounce can low sodium chicken stock, skimmed of fat 1 1/2 cups water...
Ingredients 2 legs of lamb (9 pounds each), bone in, trimmed of excess fat 1 tablespoon plus 1/4 teaspoon olive oil 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 medium head garlic 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon dried oregano 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1/3 cup brandy 1 1/2 cups Homemade Chicken Stock, or canned low-sodium chicken broth, skimmed of fat...
Ingredients 1 cup pure maple syrup 1 two-inch cinnamon stick 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into pieces Preparation Pour maple syrup into a medium saucepan; add cinnamon. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook until a candy thermometer registers 240 degrees (soft-ball stage), 10 to 15 minutes. Remove the pan from heat, discard cinnamon stick, and stir in butter until melted. Immediately transfer mixture to the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment....
Ingredients 4 acorn squash, halved lengthwise and seeded Salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/2 cup pure maple syrup 2 tablespoons finely chopped assorted fresh herbs, such as thyme, rosemary, and flat-leaf parsley Preparation Heat oven to 450 degrees. Place squash, cut sides up, on a baking pan. Season with salt and pepper. Place 1/2 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon maple syrup into cavity of each squash, and sprinkle herbs over the tops....
Ingredients 1/4 cup unsalted butter 1 bag (10.5 oz) miniature marshmallows 7 cups Rice Chex™ cereal 2 bags (11 oz each) caramel cubes or bits 2 tablespoons milk (dairy or almond) A pinch of kosher salt 1 bag (10 oz) dark chocolate chips 1 cup coarsely chopped pecans Preparation Line 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking parchment paper, and spray with cooking spray. Set aside. In 4-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat....
Ingredients 1 pound ground beef chuck 1/2 pound ground pork 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 1 medium onion, finely chopped 1 cup plain dried breadcrumbs 1 green bell pepper (ribs and seeds removed), finely chopped 1/2 cup heavy cream Coarse salt and ground pepper 1 tablespoon Creole Seasoning 8 ounces fresh chorizo sausage (not smoked) 1/2 cup bottled chili sauce Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil; set aside....
