Ingredients 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 shallot, minced 1 cup long-grain white rice Coarse salt and ground pepper 1 dried bay leaf 1 3/4 cups hot water 3/4 cup frozen peas 3 tablespoons chopped almonds Preparation In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add shallot and cook until softened, 3 minutes. Add rice and cook, stirring, until fragrant and toasted, 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and add bay leaf and hot water....
Ingredients 1 lb tomatillos, husks removed, rinsed and cut in half 2 medium poblano chiles 1 small red onion, cut into wedges 2 tablespoons canola oil 1 jalapeño chile, seeded, chopped 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves 1/4 cup frozen (thawed) limeade concentrate (from 6-oz can) 1 teaspoon roasted ground cumin or ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon salt Preparation Heat oven to 475°F. Line 15x10x1-inch pan with foil. Place tomatillos in single layer on one end of pan; place poblano chiles and onion on other end....
Ingredients 1 package regular active dry yeast 3/4 cup warm water (105°F to 115°F) 2 cups Gold Medal™ whole wheat flour 2 teaspoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon cornmeal 3/4 cup Muir Glen™ organic pizza sauce (from 15-oz can) 1 cup shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese (4 oz) 1 cup shredded cooked chicken breast 2 medium plum (Roma) tomatoes, thinly sliced 1/4 cup pitted kalamata olives, halved...
Ingredients 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, plus more for pan 3 cups sifted all-purpose flour, plus more for pan 1 1/2 cups sugar 4 large eggs 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup milk Zest of 2 lemons 1/3 cup Cognac 1/3 cup lemon juice 1/2 cup sugar 24 Candied Lemon Slices Candied Kumquats for Sour Lemon Cake Preparation Make the Cake: Preheat oven to 350 degrees; butter and flour two 6-inch round cake pans....
Ingredients 1 2-pound butternut squash, halved lengthwise and seeded Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 1 pound perciatelli 1/4 cup olive oil 2 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper, flakes 3/4 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves 3/4 teaspoon thinly sliced fresh sage leaves 3/4 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 1 1/2 cups fresh ricotta cheese Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for serving...
Ingredients Red or green seedless grapes Water 1 bottle (24 oz) white grape juice (3 cups), chilled 1 can (12 oz) frozen apple-grape-cherry juice concentrate, thawed 1 cup water 1 bottle (1 liter) club soda (4 cups), chilled Preparation Place 2 to 3 grapes in each section of 2 ice cube trays. Fill trays with water; freeze. In 4-quart non-metal container or punch bowl, mix juice, juice concentrate and 1 cup water....
Ingredients 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature 2 cups sugar 5 extra-large eggs 3 cups self-rising cake flour 1 cup buttermilk 3 tablespoons Mexican vanilla Sweet Revenge ‘‘Pure’’ Buttercream Turbinado or demerara sugar, for sprinkling Preparation Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Cut out twenty-four 5 1/2-by-5 1/2-inch squares of parchment paper. Fit each square of parchment into a standard muffin cup so the edges stick out from the muffin cup; set aside....
Ingredients 1 whole roasting chicken (3 1/2 to 4 lb) 4 tablespoons cold butter, cut into tablespoons 3 green onions, thinly sliced, white and green parts separated 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 package (0.85 oz) Old El Paso™ chicken taco seasoning mix 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 can (12 oz) beer Chopped fresh cilantro leaves Salsa Lime wedges Preparation Heat gas or charcoal grill for indirect cooking. Remove and discard neck and giblets from chicken cavity....
Ingredients 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 stalk celery, finely chopped (1/4 cup) 4 medium green onions, finely chopped (1/4 cup) 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1 small jalapeño chile, seeded, finely chopped 1/4 cup chopped drained roasted red bell peppers (from 7-oz jar) 1 tablespoon chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 lb tilapia fillets, cut into pieces 1 package (6 oz) refrigerated fresh lump crabmeat, drained, rinsed (1 cup)...
Ingredients 1 box (4.7 oz) Betty Crocker™ au gratin or scalloped potatoes 2 1/4 cups hot water 2/3 cup milk 3 cups cut-up leftover cooked Butterball® turkey 1 can (14.5 oz) cut green beans, drained 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese Preparation In 10-inch skillet, heat potatoes and sauce mix (from potatoes box) and all remaining ingredients except cheese to boiling, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat; cover and simmer about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender....
Ingredients 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons water 2/3 cup frozen corn, thawed,drained 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened 1 tablespoon chopped jalapeño chili 3 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ Better for Bread™ flour 1/3 cup cornmeal 2 tablespoons sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 2 1/2 teaspoons bread machine or quick active dry yeast Preparation Measure carefully, placing all ingredients in bread machine pan in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Select Basic/White cycle....
Ingredients 2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter 1/4 cup heavy cream Pinch of coarse salt Preparation Place vinegar in a large, heatproof bowl. Place butter and cream in a small, heavy-bottomed saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and whisk constantly until mixture thickens to consistency of mayonnaise and the milk solids separate out and float to the top, about 5 minutes....
Ingredients 2 1/2 cups sugar 2 cups water 2 medium zucchini (about 8 ounces each), very thinly sliced lengthwise, preferably on a mandoline Preparation Bring sugar and water to a boil in a saucepan, stirring until sugar dissolves. Add zucchini. Reduce heat to medium. Simmer, with a round of parchment placed directly on the surface, until zucchini are translucent, 15 to 20 minutes. Let zucchini cool in syrup. Arrange zucchini in a single layer on a wire rack set over a baking sheet....
Ingredients 1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/3 cup unsweetened dark baking cocoa 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon chipotle chili powder 1/2 cup buttermilk 1/3 cup butter, softened 1 egg 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 6 oz cream cheese, softened 3 cups powdered sugar Red gel or paste food color Green food color 1/2 to 1 teaspoon milk Preparation Heat oven to 350°F....
Ingredients 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (6 oz) 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 3/4 cup mashed very ripe bananas (about 2 medium) 1 egg 1 pouch Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix 1 cup chopped walnuts Preparation In medium microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips uncovered on High 50 to 60 seconds, stirring every 30 seconds, until melted and smooth; cool 10 minutes. In large bowl, beat butter, bananas and egg with electric mixer on medium speed 2 minutes....
Ingredients 1 cup uncooked rotini pasta (3 ounces) 1/2 pound new potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch wedges 1/2 cup broccoli florets 1/2 cup baby-cut carrots 1/4 cup snap pea pods 2 teaspoons butter or margarine 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley 1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 ounce fully cooked ham, cut into thin strips Preparation Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Meanwhile, in 3-quart saucepan, place steamer basket in 1/2 inch water (water should not touch bottom of basket)....
Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil 1 large sweet onion (such as Vidalia, Walla Walla or Maui), chopped 1 large red onion, chopped 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley 1 tub (8 ounces) soft cream cheese with chives and onion Pumpernickel or rye cocktail bread, if desired Preparation In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook onions in oil about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender. Stir in parsley and cream cheese until smooth....
Ingredients 2/3 cup uncooked jasmine rice 1 cup water 4 cloves garlic or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 2 medium bell peppers (red, yellow, orange or mixture) 1 medium onion 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 tablespoon curry powder 1 bag (12 oz) frozen shelled edamame (green) soybeans 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup water 1 can (14 oz) unsweetened coconut milk (not cream of coconut) Chopped fresh cilantro or parsley, if desired...
Ingredients 2 containers (8 oz each) fresh ciliegini mozzarella cheese (cherry-size balls) (about 2 cups) 12 ready-to-eat baby-cut carrots, cut into 1/2-inch slices 1/4 cup light olive oil 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves 1 tablespoon white vinegar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 clove garlic, finely chopped Preparation Make small cut in center of each cheese ball; insert carrot slice. In medium bowl, mix remaining ingredients. Stir in stuffed cheese balls....
Ingredients 2 boxes Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ white cake mix Water, vegetable oil and egg whites called for on cake mix box 3 containers (1 lb each) Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy vanilla frosting 1/4 teaspoon green paste food color 1/4 teaspoon blue paste food color 1 bag (14 oz) fruit chews candy (55 candies) 3 sugar-style ice cream cones with pointed ends 38 small spiced gumdrops 1 bar (4.4 oz) milk chocolate candy, broken into pieces...
