Ingredients 4 large unpeeled tart cooking apples (Rome, Granny Smith, Greening) 2 to 4 tablespoons granulated or packed brown sugar 4 teaspoons butter or margarine 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Core apples to within 1/2 inch of bottom. Peel 1-inch strip of skin from around middle of each apple, or peel upper half of each apple to prevent splitting. Place apples in ungreased glass baking dish....
Ingredients 1 pouch Betty Crocker™ double chocolate chunk cookie mix Oil, water and egg called for on cookie mix pouch 1 package (3-oz) cream cheese, softened 2 tablespoons sugar 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 2 teaspoons oil Preparation Make cookie dough as directed on package. Spread into ungreased 9-inch square pan. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth; drop about 9 spoonfuls on top of dough in pan. Pull knife through filling and batter in wide curves to swirl....
Ingredients 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 2 sticks cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/4-inch pieces 6 ounces cold cream cheese, cut into small pieces 3 to 4 tablespoons ice water Preparation Combine flour and salt in a food processor, and pulse to blend. Add butter and cream cheese, pulsing until pea-size clumps form. With machine running, add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, just until mixture comes together when pressed in your hand....
Ingredients 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon cold heavy cream 1 large egg 2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled), plus more for work surface 1/4 cup granulated sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon fine salt 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces 2/3 cup dried currants Sanding sugar (optional) Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Whisk together 3/4 cup cream and egg. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt....
Ingredients 2 packages ramen, broken into small pieces (seasoning packet discarded) 1 cup raw cashews 1 cup raw peanuts 1 cup cornflakes 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 4 teaspoons curry powder 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/2 teaspoon fine salt 1/2 cup fried or freeze-dried peas Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss ramen, cashews, peanuts, and cornflakes with oil until coated. Spread mixture in an even layer....
Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/3 cup tomato paste (from a 6-ounce can) 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional) 4 teaspoons chili powder 1 pound ground beef (80 percent lean) Coarse salt 8 crisp taco shells Lettuce, tomatoes, scallions, cheddar, and lime wedges, for serving Preparation In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high. Add onion and garlic and saute until translucent, about 5 minutes....
Ingredients 1/4 pound piece slab bacon or thick-cut sliced bacon, cut into 1/4-by-1-inch pieces (lardons) 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons pan juices from Roast Spatchcocked Lemon Chicken (or 1 tablespoon lemon juice and 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil) 1 head escarole, trimmed, leaves torn into large pieces, washed well, and spun dry (about 10 cups)...
Ingredients 4 cups Rice Chex™ cereal 2 cups Wheat Chex™ cereal 3 tablespoons butter or margarine 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 cup Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy vanilla frosting Preparation In large microwavable bowl, mix cereals. In 2-cup microwavable measuring cup, microwave butter uncovered on High about 30 seconds or until melted. Stir in brown sugar, vanilla and nutmeg. Microwave uncovered on High about 30 seconds or until hot; stir....
Ingredients 6 medium Yukon Gold or russet potatoes (2 pounds) 1 garlic bulb 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano leaves or 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/3 to 1/2 cup milk 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Pierce potatoes with fork to allow steam to escape. Cut 1/4-inch slices from top of garlic bulb to expose cloves. Carefully remove most of the paperlike skin, leaving bulb intact and cloves unpeeled....
Ingredients 3 egg whites 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar 1/2 cup sugar 2 cups sliced fresh or frozen rhubarb 2/3 cup sugar 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1/2 cup water 1 cup halved fresh strawberries Preparation Heat oven to 225°F. Grease 2 cookie sheets with shortening or cooking spray. In large bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar with electric mixer on medium speed until soft peaks form. On high speed, gradually beat in 1/2 cup sugar until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is almost dissolved....
Ingredients 6 fresh large portabella mushroom caps 1 large bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch slices 1 large red onion, sliced 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt 1 round focaccia bread (8 or 9 inch) 1/4 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing 1/4 cup basil pesto 4 leaf lettuce leaves Preparation Heat gas or charcoal grill. Brush mushrooms, bell pepper and onion with oil; sprinkle with seasoned salt. Place vegetables in grill basket (grill “wok”)....
Ingredients 1/4 cup orange juice 2 tablespoons low-sodium tamari soy sauce 1 1/2 teaspoons grated gingerroot 1 garlic clove, finely chopped 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/4 teaspoon salt 24 (1-inch squares) red onion (about 1/2 of a medium onion) 24 grape tomatoes (about 1 pint) 24 (1-inch) squares yellow bell pepper (from about 2 small bell peppers) 24 (1-inch) cubes fresh pineapple (about 2 cups) 1 package (15 oz) boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 24 (1-inch) cubes...
Ingredients 1 small disk Versatile Pate Brisee All-purpose flour, for surface 2 small pumpkins and/or sweet winter heirloom squashes, such as Triamble, red kabocha, or butternut (about 1 1/2 pounds total), cut into wedges Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling 3 large eggs plus 2 large egg yolks 1 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup packed dark-brown sugar 2 tablespoons brandy 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh sage 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground ginger...
Ingredients 2 oranges 1 tablespoon honey 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 bunch (8 oz) fresh kale, ribs removed, very thinly sliced (6 cups) 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced (1 cup) Preparation Peel orange with sharp knife down to flesh, leaving no white pith. With sharp knife and between walls of membrane, cut segments straight down, holding over bowl....
Ingredients 3 cups granulated sugar 12 large egg whites 2 pounds (8 sticks) unsalted butter, softened and cut into tablespoon-size pieces 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract Preparation Whisk sugar and egg whites in a large heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water until sugar is dissolved and mixture registers 140 degrees.on an instant-read thermometer, 2 to 3 minutes. Fit an electric mixer with the whisk attachment, and beat the egg-white mixture on high speed until it holds stiff (but not dry) peaks and mixture is fluffy and cooled, about 10 minutes....
Ingredients 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/3 cup sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 stick unsalted butter, cut into small pieces, softened 1 large egg, lightly beaten 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons raspberry preserves, divided 1 stick unsalted butter, softened 2/3 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon pure almond extract 2 large eggs 1 cup toasted skinned almonds, finely chopped Preparation Dough:Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt....
Ingredients 1/2 cup cooked short-grain brown rice 2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger 1 minced clove garlic 3 cups water Coarse salt 1/2 cup thinly sliced Baked Tofu 1/2 cup baby spinach 1 thinly sliced scallion 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds Preparation In a small saucepan, bring rice, ginger, garlic, and water to a boil. Cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 25 minutes. Season with salt. Top with tofu, spinach, scallion, and sesame seeds....
Ingredients 1 box (15.25 oz) Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ Yellow Cake Mix Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box 1 tub (16 oz) Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy Vanilla Frosting (or your favorite flavor) 1/3 package (14 oz) pull-and-peel cherry licorice twists Jelly beans or other desired candy Preparation Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups....
Ingredients 2 cups Wheat Chex™ cereal 1 1/2 cups orange juice 1/4 cup canola oil 1 egg, slightly beaten 2 small bananas, thinly sliced 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup whole wheat flour 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup raisins, if desired 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup Wheat Chex™ cereal 1/2 cup chopped nuts, if desired 1/3 cup packed brown sugar 1/4...
Ingredients 1 cup uncooked regular long-grain white rice 2 cups water 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 medium green bell peppers, cut into 16 (1 1/2-inch) pieces 12 or 16 shelled deveined uncooked large shrimp (about 1/2 lb.), tails removed 1 (8-oz.) can pineapple chunks in light syrup, drained 1 cup purchased sweet-and-sour sauce Preparation Cook rice in water with salt as directed on package. Meanwhile, heat gas or charcoal grill. Thread bell pepper, shrimp and pineapple onto four 8 to 10-inch metal skewers....
