Ingredients 6 large or 12 small nectarines (about 2 pounds) 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/2 cup elderflower liqueur or white dessert wine (optional) 1/2 cup cold heavy cream 1 tablespoon confectioners’ sugar Preparation With a paring knife, lightly score an “X” into bottom of nectarines (this will help with peeling later). Place in a medium pot, along with granulated sugar, vanilla, liqueur, if using, and enough water to cover....
Ingredients 1 roll (16.5 oz) refrigerated sugar cookie dough 2 cups sugar 1/2 cup water 1 teaspoon kosher (coarse) salt 2/3 cup whipping cream 6 cups popped popcorn 2 cups pretzel sticks, broken into pieces 2 cups candy-coated milk chocolate candies 1 cup salted peanuts Additional kosher (coarse) salt, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray or line with cooking parchment paper. Press cookie dough on cookie sheet....
Ingredients 1/4 cup pine nuts 2 large red bell peppers 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spread pine nuts on a baking sheet and bake until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Remove and let cool. Place peppers directly over the trivet of a gas-stove burner over high heat, or on a grill. Just as each section turns puffy and black, turn pepper with tongs to prevent overcooking....
Ingredients 30 bay leaves, preferably fresh 1 ficelle or very thin baguette, cut into forty-eight 1/4-inch-thick slices 12 balls fresh bocconcini (bite-size mozzarella), at room temperature, halved 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 6 tablespoons unsalted butter 6 flat anchovy fillets, minced 2 tablespoons capers, drained 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon lemon zest 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley Preparation Heat oven to 325 degrees, and line a baking sheet with parchment paper....
Ingredients 4 pork loin or rib chops, 1/2 inch thick (about 1 1/4 pounds) 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1 can (15 ounces) chunky tomato sauce with onions, celery and green bell peppers 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar 2 tablespoons white vinegar 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon ground mustard Preparation Spray 12-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium heat. Sprinkle both sides of pork with salt and pepper....
Ingredients 3/4 cup fat-free milk Dash salt 1/3 cup whole wheat couscous 1/2 cup Yoplait® Light fat-free lemon yogurt 1/2 cup fat-free sour cream 1 tablespoon honey 1/4 teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel 3 cups assorted fresh fruit, such as blueberries, raspberries, and/or sliced strawberries, kiwifruit, nectarine, or star fruit Chopped crystallized ginger (optional) Fresh mint (optional) Preparation In a medium saucepan, bring milk and salt to boiling; stir in couscous....
Ingredients 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt, plus more for cooking pasta 3 cups packed fresh basil leaves 2 cups packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves 1 cup unsalted pistachios, toasted 8 cloves garlic, peeled 1 pound spaghetti 1 1/2 cups plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 cup grated Grana Padano or Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese Preparation Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Place basil, parsley, pistachios, garlic, and salt in the bowl of a food processor; pulse to combine....
Ingredients 5 lb pork loin back ribs 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 3/4 cup frozen (thawed) orange pineapple-apple juice concentrate (from 12-oz can) 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar 1 tablespoon finely chopped gingerroot 3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 teaspoons Sriracha sauce 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped Fresh cilantro sprigs, if desired Preparation Spray 6- to 7-quart oval-shaped slow cooker with cooking spray....
Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ devil's food cake mix Water, vegetable oil and eggs as called for on cake mix box 24 milk chocolate candy drops or pieces, unwrapped 3 cups powdered sugar 1/3 cup butter or margarine, softened 2 oz. white baking bars, melted (from 6-oz package) 1 teaspoon vanilla 3 to 4 tablespoons milk 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips, melted Preparation Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans)....
Ingredients 2 cups heavy cream 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Preparation Place heavy cream in the chilled bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a chilled whisk attachment. Beat on medium-high speed until cream starts to increase in volume, about 30 seconds. Add sugar and vanilla and continue beating until soft peaks form, about 1 minute more; do not overbeat. Related Video
Ingredients 1 1/2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 1/3 cup very hot water 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 cup pizza sauce 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (6 oz) 1/2 to 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef, cooked, drained 1/2 to 1 lb bulk Italian sausage, cooked, drained 1 package (3 1/2 oz) sliced pepperoni 1 package (6 oz) sliced Canadian-style bacon 4 to 6 hot dogs, sliced Sliced fresh mushrooms...
Ingredients 4 cups finely sliced Chinese (Napa) cabbage 1/2 medium red bell pepper, sliced into thin slices 1/2 medium cucumber, seeded, sliced into thin slices 1/4 cup citrus vinaigrette dressing 2 tablespoons low-sodium teriyaki sauce Preparation In large bowl, mix cabbage, bell pepper and cucumber. In small bowl, mix dressing and teriyaki sauce. Pour over cabbage mixture; toss to coat. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving. Related Video
Ingredients 2 cups Muir Glen™ organic diced tomatoes (from 28-oz can), undrained 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 2 teaspoons honey 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper 2 cups cooked dried Anasazi beans or pinto beans or 1 can (15 to 16 oz) pinto beans, drained, rinsed 1 cup reduced-fat ricotta cheese 1 small green bell pepper, chopped (1/2 cup) 1...
Ingredients 6 large eggs 1 1/2 cups skim milk, preferably organic 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 cup all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature 4 apples, such as Gala or Red Delicious, peeled, quartered, cored and thinly sliced 1 tablespoon light-brown sugar Confectioners’ sugar, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 425 degrees....
Ingredients 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for sheet 6 slices sandwich bread 6 large eggs Salt and pepper Toppings, such as grated cheddar, chopped parsley, sliced avocado, hot sauce, and chopped tomatoes (optional) Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Generously butter a nonstick rimmed baking sheet. Butter bread on both sides. With a cookie cutter or drinking glass, cut a 2 1/2-inch round from center of each bread slice....
Ingredients 1 cup uncooked basmati or regular long-grain white rice 2 tablespoons canola or soybean oil 1/4 cup raw whole cashews 1/4 cup golden raisins 1 teaspoon cumin seed 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns 5 cardamom pods 6 whole cloves 2 dried bay leaves 2 sticks (3 inch) cinnamon 2 medium red onions, cut in half and thinly sliced 1 1/2 cups cold water 1/2 teaspoon saffron threads 1 teaspoon salt...
Ingredients Coarse salt 8 ounces thick spaghetti or bucatini 1/2 stick unsalted butter, cut into 4 pieces, softened 3 ounces Grana Padano cheese, grated (1 cup) 2 teaspoons freshly cracked pepper (use a mortar and pestle or the coarsest setting on a grinder), plus more for garnish 3/4 ounce Pecorino Romano cheese, grated (1/4 cup) 1 small lemon (preferably Meyer) High-quality extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling Preparation Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil....
Ingredients 1/2 cup Wheat Chex™ or Multi-Bran Chex™ cereal 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup chopped nuts 1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Preparation Coarsely crush cereal. Mix cereal and remaining ingredients until crumbly. Related Video
Ingredients 2 cups all purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt Pinch cayenne pepper 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes 6 ounces sharp white cheddar, shredded 1 1/3 cups buttermilk, well shaken 3 tablespoons chopped chives Preparation Preheat oven to 425 degrees with racks in upper and lower third positions. Line two baking sheets with parchment....
Ingredients 1 whole chicken (3 1/2 to 4 pounds), cut into 11 pieces (reserve back and wing tips for another use, such as stock) Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened, divided 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 small yellow onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice (1 cup) 1 carrot, cut into 1/4-inch dice (1/2 cup) 1 celery stalk, cut into 1/4-inch dice (1/3 cup) 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, trimmed and quartered...
