Ingredients 1 1/2 cups fruity extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting 3/4 teaspoon fine-grain sea salt 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 1/2 cups whole milk 3 large eggs 2 cups granulated cane sugar Grated zest of 1 orange (2 teaspoons) 1 cup low-fat plain Greek yogurt 1/2 vanilla bean, seeds scraped Caramelized Pears for Olive Oil Cake...
Ingredients 2 pounds penne pasta 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 small red onion, sliced 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 strips bacon 1/4 teaspoon chile flakes 1/2 head red cabbage, finely shredded 1/2 lemon, zested and juiced 1/4 cup currants 3 tablespoons red-wine vinegar 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish Preparation Boil pasta 2 minutes short of package instructions and drain. Reserve 1 cup of pasta cooking water....
Ingredients 1 pound ground pork 1 medium yellow onion, diced medium 1 large bunch Swiss chard, trimmed, stems and leaves separated and roughly chopped Salt and pepper 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons fine cornmeal, divided 3/4 cup grated Parmesan (3 ounces), divided Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a cast-iron skillet, cook pork over medium, breaking up meat with a wooden spoon, until browned, about 7 minutes. Add onion and Swiss chard stems, increase heat to medium-high, and saute until translucent, 8 to 10 minutes....
Ingredients 3 to 4 pounds chuck roast, tied Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper Olive oil 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 large onion, peeled and thinly sliced (1 1/2 cups) 1 medium carrot, peeled and coarsely chopped (3/4 cup) 1 rib celery, coarsely chopped (3/4 cup) 2 garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced 1 dried bay leaf 1/4 teaspoon whole black peppercorns 3 sprigs fresh thyme 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, plus more if needed...
Ingredients 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 large shallots, thinly sliced 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest, plus 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth 4 skinless salmon fillets (6 ounces each) Coarse salt and ground pepper 2 heads loose-leaved lettuce, such as green or red leaf, trimmed and chopped 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill Preparation In a large pot, melt butter over medium. Add shallots and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 10 minutes....
Ingredients 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary leaves 1 cup small ice cubes 1/4 cup red grapefruit juice, chilled 1/4 cup bourbon 1 tablespoon honey Maraschino cherry with stem, if desired Fresh rosemary sprig, if desired Grapefruit peel, if desired Preparation In cocktail shaker, place rosemary leaves; muddle with spoon to release oil. Add ice, grapefruit juice, bourbon and honey. Cover; shake until cocktail shaker is frosted. Strain into lowball glass over ice; garnish with cherry, rosemary sprig and grapefruit peel....
Ingredients 2 pounds fresh red currants, stemmed (6 cups), plus more for topping 1 1/4 cups sugar 1/4 cup rose wine 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons plus 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch Lightly sweetened whipped cream, for topping Preparation Bring 3 cups currants, the sugar, wine, and salt to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Reduce heat, and simmer until berries are soft, about 1 minute. Puree in a blender....
Ingredients 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 cup thinly sliced onion (from one small onion) 3/4 pound collard greens, tough stems and center ribs removed and leaves thinly sliced (about 6 cups) 3 tablespoons dry white wine 3/4 cup heavy cream Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 6 canned artichoke bottoms, drained (from 1 to 2 cans) 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 6 large eggs Pinch of cayenne pepper...
Ingredients 6 ounces uncooked spaghetti, broken into 3-inch pieces 1 pound bay scallops 1 1/2 cups water 1 tablespoon lemon juice 3 tablespoons margarine or butter 1 package (8 ounces) sliced mushrooms (3 cups) 6 medium green onions, sliced (1/3 cup) 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 3/4 teaspoon ground mustard (dry) 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/4 teaspoon paprika 2 cups milk 2 tablespoons dry sherry or chicken broth 1/2...
Ingredients 1 can (28 oz) Muir Glen™ organic fire roasted crushed tomatoes, undrained 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup ground ancho chile pepper 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher (coarse) salt 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne) 1/4 cup cider vinegar 4 cloves garlic, halved 1 medium onion, sliced (1 cup) 2 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts 16 whole wheat burger buns Preparation Spray 4- to 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray....
Ingredients 3 medium green onions 2 medium bell peppers 2 medium carrots 2 packages (5 ounces each) Japanese curly noodles or 10 ounces uncooked spaghetti 2 teaspoons sesame oil 1/3 cup water 1/4 cup dry sherry or Water 1/2 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules 1 tablespoon finely chopped gingerroot 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon chili puree with garlic 1 teaspoon curry powder 1/4 teaspoon sugar 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped...
Ingredients 3/4 cup beef broth 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or white vinegar 2 teaspoons cornstarch 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger or 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper 12 ounces boneless beef top sirloin steak, trimmed of fat 2 teaspoons canola oil 12 ounces frozen broccoli florets 2 medium carrots, sliced 4 green onions, sliced 6 ounces dried soba (buckwheat noodles) or multigrain spaghetti, cooked according to package directions...
Ingredients 25 tortilla chips 1/4 cup salsa 1 bag (4 ounces) shredded Cheddar cheese (1 cup) Extra salsa, if you like Preparation Heat the oven to 400°. Cover the cookie sheet with the aluminum foil. Put the tortilla chips on foil-lined cookie sheet. Spoon the salsa evenly over tortilla chips. Sprinkle the cheese on top of salsa and chips. Bake for about 4 minutes or until the cheese is melted. Use the pot holders to take cookie sheet out of oven....
Ingredients 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons toasted wheat germ 1 teaspoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces 1/3 cup low-fat buttermilk 1 medium butternut squash (about 1 3/4 pounds), peeled, halved, seeds removed, and cut into 1/2-inch slices 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted and ground 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt...
Ingredients 1/3 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon tomato based chili sauce Coarse salt and ground pepper 3 cans (6 ounces each) drained water-packed solid white tuna 4 pieces lavash (Middle Eastern bread) or sandwich wraps Green-leaf lettuce 3/4 cup chopped red apple 1/3 cup chopped toasted pecans 1/4 cup dried currants 1/3 cup chopped cornichons 1/3 cup chopped red onion 1/3 cup chopped celery Preparation Make dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together reduced-fat mayonnaise, fresh lemon juice, and tomato-based chili sauce; season generously with coarse salt and ground pepper....
Ingredients 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 medium shallot, chopped 2 large heads cauliflower, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 12 cups) 2 cups heavy cream 3 1/2 cups homemade or store-bought low-sodium chicken or vegetable stock 2 tablespoons olive oil Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 2 ounces American caviar, such as paddlefish 1 small bunch fresh tarragon, for garnish Preparation Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat....
Ingredients 1/2 stick margarine or butter, softened (1/4 cup) 1 tablespoon water 1 pouch Betty Crocker™ chocolate chip cookie mix Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Cut foil to fit bottom and sides of 8-inch square pan. Line bottom and sides of pan with foil. Stir together margarine and water in medium bowl. Stir in cookie mix until soft dough forms. Press dough in foil-lined pan. Bake 25 to 28 minutes or until light golden brown....
Ingredients 1/2 cup cream cheese with chives and onion (from 8-oz tub) 1/4 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons purchased creamy horseradish sauce 1 (16-oz) prebaked Italian pizza crust 6 oz deli roast beef, cut into bite-sized strips (1 1/2 cups) 1 1/2 cups plum (Roma) tomatoes, coarsely chopped 1/2 cup shredded romaine lettuce 1/4 cup purchased Italian salad dressing Preparation In small bowl, combine cream cheese, mayonnaise and horseradish sauce; mix well....
Ingredients 9 Old El Paso™ taco shells 2 teaspoons Old El Paso™ taco seasoning mix (from 1-oz package) 1 lb tilapia fillets 8 Old El Paso™ flour tortillas for soft tacos & fajitas (6 inch) 1 cup pico de gallo salsa 1/2 cup sour cream Preparation Heat oven to 425°F. Line cookie sheet with foil. Place taco shells in 1-gallon resealable food-storage plastic bag. Seal bag; crush shells with rolling pin....
Ingredients 12 unpeeled hard-cooked eggs 6 cups hot water 1 bottle (0.3 oz) yellow liquid food color 1/2 bottle (0.3 oz-size) blue liquid food color 1/2 bottle (0.3 oz-size) green liquid food color 2 tablespoons cider vinegar 1/2 cup Betty Crocker™ mashed potatoes 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup sour cream 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon seasoned pepper blend Preparation Gently tap each egg on countertop until shell is finely crackled....
