Ingredients 6 large egg whites, room temperature Pinch of cream of tartar 1 1/2 cups superfine sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon champagne vinegar or white-wine vinegar 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 1/2 vanilla bean, cut in half lengthwise 12 ounces ricotta cheese (1 1/2 cups) 1/4 cup granulated sugar 3/4 cup heavy cream 2 passion fruits 20 strawberries, hulled and halved (about 12 ounces)...
Ingredients 2 1/2 cups finely shredded unsweetened coconut 3/4 cup granulated sugar 2 large egg whites, lightly beaten 5 teaspoons pure vanilla extract Pinch of kosher salt Confectioners' sugar, for dusting Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Thoroughly combine coconut, granulated sugar, egg whites, vanilla, and salt in a large bowl using your hands or a wooden spoon. Form 2 tablespoons of the mixture at a time into 2-inch-tall trees with your hands, using your fingertips to make pointed tops....
Ingredients 1 lb lean (at least 90%) ground beef 2 teaspoons soy sauce 1 teaspoon finely chopped gingerroot 1/4 cup sliced green onions (4 medium) 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1 small bell pepper (any color), thinly sliced 1/2 large red onion, thinly sliced 2 stalks bok choy, cut into 1-inch slices (1 cup) 1 cup teriyaki marinade (from 12-oz bottle) 1 package (8 oz) Chinese noodles or spaghetti Preparation In large bowl, mix beef, soy sauce, 1/2 teaspoon of the gingerroot, the green onions and garlic....
Ingredients 8 oz white chocolate baking bar or vanilla-flavored candy coating (almond bark) 1 cup Trix™ cereal Preparation Line cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper. Break white chocolate into small pieces into medium microwavable bowl. Microwave uncovered on High about 1 minute or until almost melted. Stir until smooth. Spread on paper-lined cookie sheet to 1/4-inch thickness, about a 10x6-inch rectangle. Immediately top with cereal, press into melted chocolate. Let stand about 1 hour, or refrigerate until firm....
Ingredients 2 sheets matzo 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 1 bunch dandelion greens (about 1/2 pound total), trimmed and cut into 3-inch pieces 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallot (from 1 large) 2 teaspoons sugar 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 3 tablespoons red-wine vinegar 1/2 cup golden raisins Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place matzos on a rimmed baking sheet, brush all over with 1 tablespoon oil, and generously season with salt and pepper....
Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ carrot cake mix 2 small zucchini, grated 1/2 cup butter, melted 3 tablespoons milk 2 eggs 4 cups powdered sugar 1 oz cream cheese (from 3-oz package) 1 to 2 tablespoons milk 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 pint (2 cups) fresh raspberries Fresh mint leaves Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Line bottom of 15x10x1-inch pan with parchment paper or spray with cooking spray. In large bowl, stir together bar ingredients until well mixed....
Ingredients 1 package faceted beads (6 millimeter, 480 pieces) 2 yards 28-gauge beading wire Gift-wrapped package Preparation Thread beads, a few at a time, onto wire. At every half-inch or inch of wire, grasp one bead, fold the wire in half, then twist the wire to create a hanging icicle with a bead at the end. Repeat until all wire is used, making icicles of varying lengths. Wrap beaded wire around package....
Ingredients 1 container (6 oz) Yoplait® Original 99% Fat Free French vanilla yogurt 1 cup quartered fresh strawberries 1/2 cup fresh blackberries Preparation In blender, place all ingredients. Cover; blend on medium speed until smooth. Pour mixture evenly into freezer pop molds. Freeze at least 8 hours or overnight. Related Video
Ingredients 1 cup blackberry jam 1 loaf (12 oz) French bread, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes 1 package (8 oz) 1/3-less-fat cream cheese (Neufchâtel), cut into 1-inch cubes 4 eggs 2 cups half-and-half 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 cup packed brown sugar Real maple or maple-flavored syrup, if desired Whipped cream, if desired Preparation In small saucepan, cook jam over medium heat 1 to 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until melted and smooth....
Ingredients 1 1/2 cups white-wine vinegar 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1 tablespoon coarse salt 2 medium carrots, cut into 3-inch sticks 1 red bell pepper, cut into 3-inch sticks 1/2 English cucumber, cut into 3-inch sticks 1/2 teaspoon celery salt Preparation In a small saucepan, combine vinegar, sugar, salt, and 2 cups water. Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring to dissolve sugar and salt. Divide vegetables and celery salt between 8-ounce mason jars and carefully pour hot brining liquid over vegetables....
Ingredients 16 ounces semisweet chocolate (55 percent cacao), preferably Belgian 1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces and coarsely chopped 6 large egg yolks plus 9 large egg whites 8 teaspoons sugar Pinch of salt Whipped heavy cream, for serving (optional) Preparation Place chocolate, butter, and 1/4 cup water in a large heatproof bowl set over (but not touching) simmering water; cook, stirring until chocolate and butter have melted and mixture is well combined....
Ingredients 11 ounces dark chocolate 3 ounces heavy cream 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 1 1/2 teaspoons chipotle powder 3 ounces butter 8 ounces milk chocolate chips Sea Salt Preparation Place chopped chocolate in a mixing bowl. Heat the cream in a saucepan and remove just before it boils. Add vanilla and chili powder; pour over chopped chocolate. Let it sit for 1 minute and then stir until smooth. Place room temperature butter in a small mixing bowl and beat until light and fluffy....
Ingredients 1/4 cup butter or margarine 1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground mustard Dash of ground red pepper (cayenne) 1 cup milk 1 cup Cheddar cheese (4 ounces) 3 eggs, separated 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Butter 1-quart soufflé dish or casserole. Make a 4-inch band of triple-thickness aluminum foil 2 inches longer than circumference of dish. Butter one side....
Ingredients 1 lb small red potatoes, cut into quarters 1/3 cup sliced green onions (5 medium) 1 bottle (11.5 oz) refrigerated blue cheese vinaigrette dressing Salt and pepper to taste 2 large avocados, peeled, pitted and chopped 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 6 cups shredded romaine lettuce 1 pint grape tomatoes, cut in half 1 cup shredded white Cheddar cheese (4 oz) 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese (2 oz) 6...
Ingredients 6 hard-cooked eggs, chopped 1/4 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing 2 tablespoons chutney 1/4 teaspoon curry powder 8 slices hearty whole-grain or rye bread 1/2 medium cucumber, thinly sliced Preparation In medium bowl, mix all ingredients except bread and cucumber. Spread egg salad on 4 bread slices. Top with cucumber and remaining bread. Related Video
Ingredients 1 pound halibut or other mild-flavored fish steaks 1/2 cup apricot preserves 2 tablespoons white vinegar 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon leaves Preparation Set oven control to broil. Spray broiler pan rack with cooking spray. Place fish on rack in broiler pan. Broil with tops about 4 inches from eat 4 minutes; turn. Broil about 4 minutes longer or until fish flakes easily with fork....
Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for drizzling 3 pounds chuck roast 1 tablespoon coarse salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 large yellow onion, chopped (2 cups) 2 medium carrots, chopped 2 celery stalks, chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 cup dry red wine 3 cups chicken stock, divided 2 bay leaves 1 French baguette 4 ounces Swiss cheese, sliced Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees with rack in lower-third position....
Ingredients 1 medium tomato, cut into 6 slices 1/2 cup chopped cucumber 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh basil leaves 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel 1 teaspoon sugar 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar Preparation On 2 salad plates, arrange tomato slices in a circle, slightly overlapping. Top with cucumber. Sprinkle salt over tomatoes and cucumber. In small bowl, mix basil, lemon peel and sugar; sprinkle over salads. Drizzle with vinegar....
Ingredients 1/2 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ German chocolate cake mix (about 1 2/3 cups) 1/2 cup water 1/4 cup vegetable oil 2 eggs 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/3 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/3 cup quick-cooking or old-fashioned oats 1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg Preparation Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Spray bottom only of 8- or 9-inch square pan with baking spray with flour....
Ingredients Vegetable oil cooking spray 1 1/4 cups sugar 1 cup whole-wheat flour 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup hazelnut flour ( bobsredmill.com) 1 teaspoon baking soda Coarse salt 2/3 cup nonfat milk 2/3 cup plain low-fat yogurt 2 large eggs 1 orange, zested and juiced 2 cups peeled, cored, and chopped pears (from 1 1/2 Bosc pears) 1/2 cup coarsely chopped hazelnuts Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line 16 cups oftwo 12-cup muffin tins with baking cups,and lightly coat each with cooking spray....
