Ingredients 24 pumpernickel cocktail bread slices 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon honey 6 slices (about 8 ounces) dill Havarti cheese from deli 24 medium or large cooked shrimp, thawed if frozen and tails removed 2 tablespoons finely chopped red bell pepper 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill weed Preparation Heat oven to 400°. Place bread slices in jelly roll pan, 15 1/2x10 1/2x1 inch. Bake 4 to 6 minutes or until crisp....
Ingredients 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 tablespoon ground ginger 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt 1/2 cup boiling water 1 cup unsulfured light molasses (not blackstrap) 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup packed dark-brown sugar 1 large egg 1/4 cup finely grated fresh ginger Preparation Preheat oven to 325 degrees with a rack set in the center....
Ingredients Vegetable oil 4 Rock Cornish hens (about 1 1/2 lb each) 2 tablespoons basil-flavored or regular olive oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/2 cup orange marmalade spreadable fruit 1/2 cup orange juice 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 2 cups Muir Glen™ organic diced tomatoes (from 28-oz can), drained 1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh or 1 tablespoon dried basil leaves Preparation Brush grill rack with vegetable oil. Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat....
Ingredients 5 ounces semisweet or bittersweet baking chocolate, chopped 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 3 eggs 3 egg yolks 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar 1/2 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour Additional powdered sugar, if desired 1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 450°F. Grease bottom and side of six 6-ounce custard cups with shortening. In 2-quart saucepan, melt chocolate and butter over low heat, stirring frequently....
Ingredients 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons dark flax meal 1 tablespoon coconut flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon chili powder 3 tablespoons hot water 1 teaspoon olive oil Preparation In small bowl, mix 1/2 cup of the flax meal, the coconut flour, salt and chili powder. Set aside. In another small bowl, beat remaining 2 tablespoons flax meal, the hot water and oil with whisk. Add to dry ingredients, and stir until thoroughly combined....
Ingredients 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour Coarse salt 2 tablespoons ground organic jasmine tea Fine sanding sugar, for pressing 1/3 cup Grapefruit Curd Preparation Beat together butter and confectioners’ sugar with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until smooth, about 3 minutes. Beat in vanilla. Add flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and the tea, and beat on low speed until just combined (do not overmix)....
Ingredients Ice 3 ounces vodka 1 ounce dry vermouth 1/3 cup lychee juice, reserved from can 1 can lychee fruit Preparation Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice. Add in vodka, vermouth, and lychee juice. Shake well. Strain into 2 martini glasses and garnish each with a lychee fruit. Related Video
Ingredients 1 box (15.25 oz) Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ Devil's Food Cake Mix (or your favorite flavor) Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box Tray or cardboard (16x10 inches), covered with wrapping paper and plastic food wrap or foil 1 1/2 containers Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy or Whipped vanilla frosting 1/2 cup flaked coconut 8 chocolate wafer cookies, about 2 inches in diameter 1 large marshmallow...
Ingredients 3 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil 1/2 teaspoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 packages (6 oz each) fresh portabella mushrooms, stems removed 1 cup frozen corn, cooked and drained 1 cup chopped plum (Roma) tomatoes 1/2 cup sliced ripe olives 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley Preparation Mix vinegar, oil, sugar and salt. Reserve 1/4 cup for corn salsa. Spray broiler pan with cooking spray. Place mushrooms, stem sides up, in pan....
Ingredients 10 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry 2 ounces cream cheese, softened 1 clove garlic, crushed through a press Salt and pepper 6 sheets frozen phyllo dough, thawed 1/2 stick unsalted butter, melted 4 skinless salmon fillets (6 ounces each) Preparation Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a small bowl, combine spinach, cream cheese, and garlic and season with salt and pepper. Lay 1 sheet phyllo on a work surface and lightly brush with butter....
Ingredients 2 tablespoons cream of tartar 1 tablespoon baking soda Preparation Combine cream of tartar and baking soda in a small bowl, and sift together 3 times through a fine sieve. Store baking powder in a clean, dry, airtight jar at room temperature, away from sunlight, up to 6 weeks. Related Video
Ingredients 1 (2 1/2 pound) octopus, head on, cleaned 3 cloves garlic 1 rib celery, cut crosswise into thirds, plus 1/2 cup very thinly sliced celery 1 carrot, peeled and cut crosswise into 3 even pieces 1/2 small white onion, coarsely chopped 1 bay leaf 3/4 cup dry white wine 1 pound mussels, scrubbed and debearded 2 pounds Manila clams 1 pound large (4- to 5-inch) squid, cut into rings with heads...
Ingredients 4 large bell peppers 1/2 pound ground beef 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 large clove garlic, finely chopped 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne) 2/3 cup uncooked couscous 1/2 cup water Pine nuts, if desired Fresh cilantro, if desired Preparation Cut thin slice from stem end of each bell pepper to remove top of pepper; discard....
Ingredients 3 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon oyster sauce* 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or white vinegar 1 teaspoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil 8 oz uncooked fettuccine 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 tablespoon finely chopped gingerroot 1 small onion, cut into 1/2-inch wedges 2 medium carrots, shredded (1 cup) 3 cups chopped Chinese (napa) cabbage 1 medium green onion, thinly sliced (1 tablespoon)...
Ingredients 1 pound bulk hot or spicy pork sausage 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 1 loaf (about 10 inches) French bread, cut into 3/4-inch slices 1/2 cup roasted red bell peppers, from 7-ounce jar, cut into 1/4-inch strips 2 medium zucchini, thinly sliced (2 cups) 6 eggs 3/4 cup ricotta cheese 2 cups milk 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese Preparation Cook sausage and onion in 10-inch skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until sausage is no longer pink; drain well....
Ingredients 1 cup milk 3 cups soft bread crumbs, (5 slices bread) 1/2 cup shortening, melted 1/2 cup molasses 1/2 cup raisins 1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/2 cup finely chopped candied citron 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1 cup packed brown sugar or granulated sugar 1/4 cup butter or margarine 1/2 cup half-and-half 1/2...
Ingredients 1 can (12 oz) water-packed light tuna, drained 2 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise 1 tablespoon chopped green onion 1 tablespoon chopped celery 1 tablespoon finely shredded carrot 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro or Thai basil 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper Hot-pepper sauce, if desired 4 six-inch rice-paper wrappers Cilantro or Thai basil leaves, if desired Preparation In medium bowl, combine tuna, mayonnaise, scallion, celery, carrot, cilantro or basil, oil, salt, pepper, and a few drops of hot-pepper sauce....
Ingredients 1/4 cup sour cream 3 tablespoons grated fresh horseradish or prepared horseradish 1/4 teaspoon white pepper 1/2 cup whipping (heavy) cream Preparation In small bowl, stir all ingredients except whipping cream until well mixed; set aside. In chilled small bowl, beat whipping cream with electric mixer on high speed until stiff. Carefully fold into sour cream mixture. Store sauce covered in refrigerator. Related Video
Ingredients 3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for work surface 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar 1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes and chilled 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons ice water 6 medium tart apples, such as Granny Smith, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/2-inch pieces 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 1 cup firmly packed light-brown sugar 2 tablespoons cornstarch 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon Pinch of coarse salt 2 cups shredded white cheddar cheese (about 8 ounces) 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary Preparation Make the crust: In a large bowl, whisk to combine the flour, salt, and sugar, mixing well....
Ingredients 1 stick unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan 1 medium apple, such as Gala or Fuji, peeled and diced small 3/4 cup pecans, toasted and coarsely chopped 2 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled) 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg or ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon fine salt 3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce 1/2 cup low-fat plain yogurt 1 1/3 cups granulated sugar 1 teaspoon packed finely grated orange zest...
