Ingredients 1 1/2 cups cornmeal 1 cup Original Bisquick™ mix 1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted 1/3 cup sugar 1 cup buttermilk 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 eggs Preparation Heat oven to 425°F. Generously grease bottom and side of 10-inch cast-iron skillet, 9-inch round pan or 8-inch square pan with shortening. If using skillet, heat greased skillet in oven about 5 minutes or until hot. Stir all ingredients until smooth. Pour batter into pan....
Ingredients 1 pound lean ground pork 1 tablespoon grated lime peel 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 medium red onion, cut into 1-inch slices 8 slices French bread, 1 inch thick 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil Preparation Brush grill rack with vegetable oil. Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Mix all ingredients except onion, bread and oil....
Ingredients 8 oz uncooked linguine 4 medium tomatoes, chopped 1/3 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil leaves 6 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1/2 eggplant, cut into 1/2-inch slices 1 medium red bell pepper, quartered 1 medium yellow summer squash, cut in half lengthwise 1 medium onion, cut into 1/2-inch slices 4 oz chèvre (goat) cheese, crumbled...
Ingredients 4 large beets, peeled and green tops removed Coarse salt 3 seedless oranges 5 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice 2 1/2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice 1 teaspoon sugar 1/4 cup peanut oil, preferably unrefined 1 medium jicama, brown skin and exterior layer removed, cut into 4-by-2-inch slices 4 cups wild baby arugula 2/3 cup roasted, salted peanuts 1 piece sugar cane (3 to 4 inches), peeled and cut lengthwise into slivers...
Ingredients 1 box (4-serving size) vanilla instant pudding and pie filling mix 1 1/2 cups whipping cream 1/4 cup Key lime or regular lime juice 4 drops green food color 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar 48 regular-size paper baking cups 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box 1 container Betty Crocker™ Whipped fluffy white frosting 1 tablespoon Key lime or regular lime juice...
Ingredients 2 cups orange-flavored vodka 2 cups refrigerated carrot juice 2 cups refrigerated tangerine juice 1/2 cup orange-flavored liqueur 1/4 cup simple syrup 1/2 teaspoon orange aromatic bitters 6 to 8 thin slices (1 1/2 inch) fresh gingerroot 1 cup ice cubes 9 tangerine peel twists Preparation In large pitcher, mix vodka, juices, liqueur, simple syrup, bitters and gingerroot. Cover; refrigerate at least 2 hours. Stir to blend; serve over ice....
Ingredients 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar 3 eggs 1 cup canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix) 1 cup vegetable oil 2 1/2 cups Immaculate Baking Co.™ organic all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted 12 oz cream cheese (from two 8-oz packages), softened...
Ingredients 1 cup fresh basil leaves 1 cup baby spinach (1 ounce) 1 clove garlic, peeled 1/4 cup walnuts 4 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for grilling Coarse salt and pepper 1 pound ground white-meat chicken 2 large tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch slices 3 ounces fresh mozzarella, sliced 4 pieces focaccia, halved Preparation In a food processor, puree basil, spinach, garlic, walnuts, oil, and 1 tablespoon water. Season pesto with salt and pepper....
Ingredients 1 can (13.8 oz) refrigerated pizza crust 2 cups shredded reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese (8 oz) 1 bag (1 lb) frozen broccoli, carrots and cauliflower, thawed, drained 1/2 cup reduced-fat ranch dressing Preparation Heat oven to 425°F. Lightly grease 12-inch pizza pan or 13x9-inch pan with shortening. Unroll pizza crust dough; place in pan. Starting at center, press dough evenly in pan. Bake about 10 minutes or until light golden brown....
Ingredients 4 pork boneless loin chops (3/4 to 1 pound) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper 3/4 cup apple juice 1/4 cup dry sherry or cranberry juice 1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram leaves 1/4 cup sweetened dried cranberries 4 medium green onions, sliced (1/4 cup) 2 teaspoons cornstarch Preparation Spray 10-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Sprinkle pork chops with salt and pepper....
Ingredients 2 pints grape tomatoes 12 sprigs fresh thyme 4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil Coarse salt Freshly ground black pepper Preparation Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Assemble grape tomatoes on a baking sheet and cover with olive oil, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bake until caramelized, about 20 minutes. Serve with goat cheese and crackers. Related Video
Ingredients 1 pound salmon fillets, about 3/4 inch thick 1 package (5.6 ounces) toasted pine nut couscous mix 1 1/2 cups hot water 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed 1 small zucchini, coarsely chopped 1 small yellow summer squash, coarsely chopped 1/4 teaspoon dried dill weed Toasted pine nuts, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 350°. Spray square baking dish, 8x8x2 inches, with cooking spray....
Ingredients 1 cup jasmine or basmati rice Coarse salt 5 scallions, one whole and 4 finely chopped 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves 1/4 teaspoon peppercorns 1/2 pound fresh wild salmon 1/4 cup pine nuts, lightly toasted 1/4 cup golden raisins 1 tablespoon freshly grated lime zest 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, cut in fine strips...
Ingredients 7 to 8 oz udon noodles (from 10-oz package) 1 red bell pepper, seeded, cut into thin 2x1/4-inch strips 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded, cut into thin 2x1/4-inch strips 2 small carrots, thinly sliced 2 cups fresh cilantro leaves 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel 3 cloves garlic 1 teaspoon lemon juice Salt and pepper to taste 1/4 cup olive oil 1 green onion, sliced (1 tablespoon) 1/4 cup lightly salted roasted cashews...
Ingredients 2 apples, halved and cored 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 1/4 cup raisins 2 tablespoons orange marmalade 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 tablespoon butter Preparation Core and halve 2 apples, top with these ingredients, and bake at 350 degrees until tender, 30 minutes. If apples get too brown, tent with foil. Related Video
Ingredients 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 leek, cleaned and trimmed, white parts only chopped, trimmings reserved for Braised Fingerling Potatoes Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 2 small heads Savoy cabbage, stems removed, leaves torn 3 pods green cardamom, freshly ground (optional) Preparation Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat; add leek and season with salt and pepper. Add 2 tablespoons water and cook until softened, about 2 minutes....
Ingredients 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 3 medium leeks, white and pale-green parts only, thinly sliced crosswise and rinsed well (about 3 cups) 2 cups sour cream 6 ounces soft goat cheese 6 strips bacon, cooked until crisp and coarsely chopped Coarse salt Preparation Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Cook leeks, stirring often, until caramelized, about 35 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and let cool. Stir in sour cream, goat cheese, bacon, and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt....
Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms (about 3 oz) 1 clove garlic, minced 3 cups frozen sugar snap peas (from 1-lb bag) 1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes 2 teaspoons chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese Preparation In 2-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add mushrooms and garlic; cook 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender. Remove from saucepan; place on plate and cover to keep warm....
Ingredients 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper 3/4 teaspoon chopped fresh basil leaves or 1/4 teaspoon dried basil leaves 3/4 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves or 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves 1/8 teaspoon onion powder 4 beef cubed steaks (5 oz each) 1 tablespoon butter or margarine 2 tablespoons brandy or Progresso™ beef flavored broth (from 32-oz carton) 1/4 cup Progresso™ beef flavored broth (from 32-oz carton) Preparation Mix pepper, basil, rosemary and onion powder....
Ingredients Supplies: 1 floral water tube 1 single flower stem (such as freesia, Alstroemeria or rose), 4 to 5 inches long 1 leaf savoy red kale or cabbage, 4x5 inches 12 inches (1/4- to 1/2-inch-wide) ribbon or several strands 12-inch-long raffia Preparation Fill water tube with water; add cap and insert flower stem. Wrap leaf around tube. Wrap ribbon around stem end, and tie a bow. Related Video
