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Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 pound small shallots (about 12), peeled, leaving stem ends intact, halved lengthwise if large 1 teaspoon grated orange zest and 1/2 cup juice (from about 2 oranges) 1/2 cup cider vinegar 3 tablespoons light-brown sugar Coarse salt and ground pepper Preparation In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high. Add shallots, and cook, stirring frequently, until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add 1 3/4 cups water, orange zest and juice, vinegar, and sugar; season with salt and pepper....

Ingredients 5 large red bell peppers 1/4 cup olive or vegetable oil 3 tablespoons lemon juice 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion 2 tablespoons chopped fresh or 2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 cups pitted kalamata olives 8 oz feta cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (1 cup) Baguette slices, if desired Preparation Set oven control to broil. Place bell peppers on cookie sheet....

Ingredients 1 lb lean ground turkey breast 1/2 cup chopped fresh mushrooms 1/4 cup chopped green onions (4 medium) 1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper (1/4 medium) 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce 1 teaspoon chopped garlic in water (from 4.5-oz jar) 1 tablespoon teriyaki baste and glaze (from 12-oz bottle) Preparation Heat closed contact grill for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, in large bowl, mix all ingredients except teriyaki baste and glaze....

Ingredients 4 medium ears fresh corn 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh cilantro 1 tablespoon olive or canola oil 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne) Preparation Heat gas or charcoal grill. Carefully brush grill rack with canola oil. Place corn directly on grill over medium-high heat. Cover grill; cook 8 to 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until lightly browned on all sides....

Ingredients 2 bone-in, skin-on chicken breast halves (12 to 14 ounces each) Coarse salt and ground pepper 3 tablespoons olive oil 4 carrots, sliced 1/4 inch thick 1 medium onion, finely chopped 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 1/2 cups low-fat (1%) milk 1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas, thawed 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 6 phyllo sheets (each 12 by 17 inches), thawed Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees....

Ingredients 4 ounces fresh mozzarella (di bufala or fior de latte), excess liquid squeezed out, thinly sliced 1 round Chris Bianco's Pizza Dough 4 thin slices mortadella, halved to form semicircles (about 1 ounce) 1 small garlic clove, coarsely chopped 2 teaspoons fresh thyme Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling 1/4 teaspoon crushed red-pepper flakes Preparation Place a pizza stone on floor of gas oven (remove racks) or bottom rack of electric oven....

Ingredients 12 Bosc pears, very ripe, cored, peeled, and cut into large chunks 3/4 cup sugar 1 vanilla bean 3 strips lemon rind, about 2 inches in length Preparation Place all ingredients and 1/4 cup water in a heavy-bottomed pan. Cook over a low flame 2 to 3 hours, until the fruit is soft. Remove the vanilla bean, and put the fruit through a food mill on the smallest setting. Pour into canning jars, filling them within a half inch of top....

Ingredients 10 tablespoons (1 1/4 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan 1/3 cup packed light-brown sugar 6 medium plums, halved and pitted 1/2 pint raspberries 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 3 large egg yolks 1/2 cup sour cream Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees....

Ingredients 2 cups long-grain white rice 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 4 bone-in pork chops (2 1/2 pounds total, 1 inch thick) Coarse salt and ground pepper 1 pineapple, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 jalapeno, diced small 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1/4 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves, for serving Preparation Cook rice according to package instructions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high. Season pork on both sides with salt and pepper....

Ingredients 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon 1 tablespoon ground ginger 1 tablespoon ground cloves 1 cup vegetable oil 3 cups pumpkin puree, chilled 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 2 cups firmly packed dark-brown sugar 3 cups confectioners' sugar 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened 8 ounces cream cheese, softened 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Preparation Make the cookies: Preheat oven to 350 degrees....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon honey Coarse salt and ground pepper 1 medium radicchio (8 to 10 ounces), halved, cored, and thinly sliced lengthwise 2 medium Belgian endive (4 to 5 ounces each), ends trimmed, halved crosswise and thinly sliced lengthwise Preparation In a large bowl, whisk together vinegar, oil, and honey; season with salt and pepper. Add radicchio and endive; toss to coat. Serve....

Ingredients 6 cipolline onions 4 baby turnips, or 2 large, cut in eighths 1 small celery root, peeled and cut into wedges 1/2 pound whole baby carrots 3 new potatoes, halved 2 leeks, white part only, cleaned and cut into 1/4-inch rings 2 parsnips, peeled and quartered 8 Brussels sprouts 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 2 sprigs each of fresh thyme, rosemary, and parsley 1/2 cup white wine 2 cups Vegetable Stock, or low-sodium canned One 28-ounce can whole tomatoes 1 bay leaf 2 cups coarsely chopped Swiss chard Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper Simple Creamy Polenta...

Ingredients 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons whole wheat berries 2 1/2 cups warm water, 100 degrees to 110 degrees 1 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast 2 tablespoons honey 1/2 cup Sponge, pulled into small pieces 4 1/2 cups bread flour, plus more for dusting 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons white, light, or medium rye flour 3/4 cup whole-wheat bread flour 1 cup rye meal 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons cracked wheat 1/2 cup millet 1/2 cup flax seeds 4 teaspoons salt 1/2 cup hulled raw sunflower seeds Canola oil, for bowl and plastic wrap Coarse cornmeal, for dusting Preparation Bring a small saucepan of water to a boil....

Ingredients 1 bag (11.8 oz) frozen honey Dijon carrots 1 container (10 oz) classic refrigerated hummus 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes Chopped fresh parsley Pita chips or raw vegetables, if desired Preparation Cook carrots as directed on bag; cool 10 minutes. In food processor or blender, place carrots. Cover; process, stopping occasionally to scrape sides if necessary, until uniform consistency. Add hummus, cumin and pepper flakes; process until well blended....

Ingredients 1 box (9 oz) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, squeezed to drain 1 jar (6 oz) Progresso™ marinated artichoke hearts, drained, coarsely chopped 1 bottle (12 oz) dark beer (1 1/2 cups) 2 packages (3 oz each) cream cheese 1/2 cup shredded pizza cheese blend (2 oz) 1/4 cup sour cream 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes Salt and pepper to taste Preparation In small saucepan, heat spinach, artichokes and 1 cup of the beer to boiling....

Ingredients 1 pound wax beans, trimmed 4 sprigs thyme 4 cups white-wine vinegar 2 cups sugar 4 garlic cloves, peeled 1 teaspoon fennel seeds 1 teaspoon coriander seeds 1 teaspoon mustard seeds 1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorns Preparation In two quart-size glass jars, arrange beans upright and place 2 sprigs thyme in each jar. In a small saucepan, bring vinegar, sugar, garlic, fennel seeds, coriander seeds, mustard seeds, peppercorns, and 1 cup water to a boil over medium-high....

Ingredients 1/4 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 cup chopped red bell pepper 2 medium jalapeño chiles, seeded, finely chopped (1/4 cup) 2 cans (15 oz each) black-eyed peas, drained 1 can (11 oz) whole kernel sweet corn, drained 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro Corn chips or tortilla chips, if desired Preparation In large bowl, stir oil, lime juice, garlic, salt and pepper....

Ingredients 1 stick unsalted butter, plus more for pans 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for pans 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest, plus 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from 4 lemons) 3/4 cup heavy cream 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda Salt 2 large eggs 6 ounces blueberries (1 1/4 cups) Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees....

Ingredients 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar 1/4 cup water 1/4 cup heavy cream 12 ounces (3 sticks) unsalted butter, softened 4 large egg whites, room temperature 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Preparation Bring 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar and the water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Wash sides of pan with a wet pastry brush to prevent sugar crystals from forming. Cook, undisturbed, until caramel is dark amber....

Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons cocoa powder 7 tablespoons confectioners' sugar 1/2 cupn (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces and chilled 1 large egg yolk, lightly beaten 1-2 tablespoons ice water Preparation Place flour, cocoa powder, and confectioners’ sugar in the bowl of a food processor; pulse to combine. Add butter; pulse until mixture resembles coarse meal. With motor running, add egg yolk, then 1 to 2 tablespoons ice water; process just until dough begins to come together....