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Ingredients 6 large egg yolks 3/4 cup sugar Zest of 1 orange 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed orange juice 2 tablespoons plus 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 1/8 teaspoon coarse salt 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons plus 1 1/2 teaspoons unsalted butter, cold, cut into small pieces Preparation Combine yolks, sugar, orange zest, orange juice, and lemon juice in a heavy-bottomed saucepan; whisk to combine. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon or heat-proof spatula (be sure to scrape sides of the pan), until the mixture is thick, 8 to 10 minutes....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons olive oil 4 cups of 3/4-inch-square bread cubes from a rustic loaf Pinch of salt 1/2 cup finely shredded Pecorino Romano cheese Pinch of freshly ground pepper Preparation Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add bread cubes and salt. Cook, stirring, until crisp and golden, about 5 minutes. Remove them from the heat and immediately sprinkle them with cheese and ground pepper. Related Video

Ingredients 1 package Hamburger Helper™ stroganoff 2 1/2 cups hot water 1 cup milk 1 cup flaked cooked crabmeat or 1 can (6 ounces) crabmeat, drained and cartilage removed 1 cup small cooked shrimp or 1 can (4 1/4 ounces) shrimp, rinsed and drained 2 tablespoons milk 2 green onions, thinly sliced Preparation Heat Sauce Mix from stroganoff mix, hot water and 1 cup milk to boiling in 10-inch skillet, stirring occasionally....

Ingredients 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 1/2 cup unpopped popcorn kernels 1 1/2 cups sugar 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons light corn syrup 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 3/4 cup salted peanuts Preparation Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Line two baking sheets with nonstick baking mats. Set aside. Heat oil with 3 popcorn kernels in a large, heavy saucepan over medium heat....

Ingredients 5 cloves garlic 1 heaping tablespoon chopped pickled jalapenos, plus 1 or 2 whole pickled jalapenos, minced 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon sugar 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar 1/2 cup olive oil 1 shallot, finely chopped Preparation In the jar of a blender or the bowl of a food processor, combine garlic, 1 tablespoon jalapenos and mustard; pulse until pureed....

Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ devil's food cake mix Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box 1 container Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy vanilla frosting 3 drops red food color 4 to 5 drops yellow food color 1 tube (0.68 oz) Betty Crocker™ black decorating gel 48 large black gumdrops Preparation Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Make and cool cupcakes as directed on box for 24 cupcakes....

Ingredients 2 cups sugar 2 tablespoons corn syrup Preparation Cover a low counter or work surface with parchment paper. Using masking tape, attach a wooden spoon to the counter so its handle extends over the edge. Cover floor of surrounding area with parchment paper. Stir together 2/3 cup water, sugar, and corn syrup in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. (Do not stir.) Cover; cook until sugar crystals are dissolved, about 2 to 3 minutes....

Ingredients 2 teaspoons rice vinegar 1 teaspoon grated gingerroot 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 4 teaspoons olive oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 cup shredded carrots (from 10-oz bag) 1/4 cup shredded radishes 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro 4 frozen ciabatta rolls, 1.5 oz each (from 12-oz bag) 1 flank steak (1 lb), trimmed of fat 1 teaspoon five-spice powder 2 cups fresh baby spinach leaves...

Ingredients 10 cups bite-size pieces fresh spinach 1 pint strawberries, cut in half (2 cups) 6 kiwifruit, cut into bite-size pieces (2 cups) 2/3 cup broken pecans 2/3 cup julienne strips Gouda or Edam cheese (4 oz) 1/4 cup lime juice 1/4 cup honey 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 teaspoon grated gingerroot or 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger Preparation In large bowl, mix spinach, strawberries, kiwifruit, pecans and cheese. In tightly covered container, shake all remaining ingredients until smooth....

Ingredients 1/4 cup orange juice 1/4 cup honey 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 12 cups bite-size pieces spinach 2 cups sliced strawberries 2 cups cubed cantaloupe 6 medium green onions, sliced (6 tablespoons) Preparation In tightly covered container, shake all dressing ingredients. In very large bowl, toss all salad ingredients with dressing. Related Video

Ingredients 5 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled), plus more for rolling 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 teaspoon fine salt 2 cups (4 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 cup ice water 2 pounds strawberries, hulled and halved (6 cups) 2 pounds rhubarb, cut into 3/4-inch pieces (6 cups) 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/3 cup packed light-brown sugar 1/3 cup quick-cooking tapioca 1 1/2 packed teaspoons grated orange zest, plus 2 tablespoons orange juice...

Ingredients 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling 1 small onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes, plus more for garnish 3 cans tuna, well drained 2 cans crushed tomatoes, with juice Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano, thyme, or rosemary 1 pound penne or fusilli pasta Preparation Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil 1 pound assorted fresh wild mushroom, (such as morel, oyster and shiitake), sliced (6 cups) 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 1 package (10 ounces) ready-to-serve thin pizza crust 1/2 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese Preparation Heat oven to 450°F. Heat oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet over high heat. Cook mushrooms, onion and garlic in oil about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until onion is crisp-tender....

Ingredients 8 slices white or sourdough bread 6 ounces sweet onion jam 6 ounces blue cheese, sliced 6 slices Irish or Canadian bacon, cooked Unsalted butter, for pan Preparation Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Spread each of 4 bread slices with 2 tablespoons onion jam. Top each with a quarter of the cheese, 1 1/2 slices bacon, and 1 slice bread. Melt 1 to 2 tablespoons butter on a griddle or in a heavy skillet over medium heat....

Ingredients 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 small head cauliflower, cored and chopped (3 cups) 6 garlic cloves, roughly chopped 4 medium shallots, roughly chopped Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 teaspoons all-purpose flour 4 cups skim milk 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 6 ounces pecorino cheese, grated (2 cups) 1/2 pound medium multigrain pasta shells 1/4 pound sliced smoked ham, chopped 1 medium bunch broccoli, trimmed and cut into florets (5 cups)...

Ingredients 1 pound peeled large beets, cut into large chunks (3 cups) 1/4 cup chopped trimmed scallions (about 4) 3 cups lowfat buttermilk 1 1/4 teaspoons coarse salt Preparation Puree beets, scallions, buttermilk, and salt in a blender until smooth. Refrigerate until cold, about 1 hour. Stir well, and swirl in more buttermilk if desired before serving. Related Video

Ingredients 2 cups uncooked rotini pasta (6 oz) 1 package (12 oz) bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 3 cups chopped tomatoes (2 to 3 large) 4 cups lightly packed torn leaf lettuce 1/2 cup sour cream 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper Preparation Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Rinse with cold water to cool; drain. Meanwhile, in 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook bacon over medium heat 5 to 8 minutes, stirring often, until crisp; drain on paper towels....

Ingredients 1 Boston butt (3 1/4 pounds) 8 3/4 cups milk 3 cloves garlic 1 sprig fresh thyme 1 sprig fresh rosemary 2 dried bay leaves Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place pork in a large Dutch-oven. Add milk, garlic, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves. Cover, and transfer to oven. Cook until milk comes to a boil, about 45 minutes. Uncover and continue cooking until milk is evaporated, about 1 hour and 15 minutes....

Ingredients 1 cup long-grain white rice 2 boneless New York strip steaks (1 3/4 pounds total; each 1 1/2 inches thick) Coarse salt and ground pepper 3 medium carrots, shredded 1 mild green chile, such as Anaheim, thinly sliced 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley 1/4 small red onion, diced small 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 1 teaspoon sugar Preparation In a medium saucepan, bring rice and 1 1/2 cups water to a boil over high....

Ingredients 1/2 cup rinsed quinoa 1 3/4 cups unsweetened almond milk, divided 1/2 cup water 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom 1 sliced pear, divided 4 tablespoons toasted sliced almonds, divided Preparation In a saucepan, bring quinoa, 3/4 cup almond milk, water, vanilla, salt, and cardamom to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed, 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let rest 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork....