Ingredients 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled), plus more for pan 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon fine salt 1 1/4 cups sugar 2 large eggs, room temperature 1 1/2 cups mashed overripe bananas (3 to 4) 2 tablespoons sour cream 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees....
Ingredients 1 pound lean ground beef 1 package Betty Crocker™ hash brown potatoes 2 cups hot water 1/2 cup ketchup 2 tablespoons yellow mustard 1 tablespoon instant chopped onion 1 can (10 ounces) condensed chicken gumbo soup 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 ounces) 12 hamburger buns, split Preparation Cook beef in 10-inch skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until brown; drain. Slightly crush Potatoes. Stir potatoes and remaining ingredients except cheese and buns into beef in skillet....
Ingredients 2 lime slices, for glass and garnish Flaky sea salt, such as Maldon, for glass Ice 3 tablespoons fresh blood-orange juice or regular orange juice, plus 1 twist from peel, for garnish 2 tablespoons tomato juice 1 1/2 ounces tequila (preferably blanco, or "silver") A few dashes hot sauce (optional) Freshly ground black pepper, for garnish Preparation Run the cut side of 1 lime slice around the rim of a glass; dip rim in salt....
Ingredients 10 slices bacon, crisply cooked, crumbled 2 large plum (Roma) tomatoes, seeded, chopped 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup sour cream 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley 1/8 teaspoon garlic salt 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper Belgian endive leaves Preparation Reserve 3 tablespoons each bacon and tomatoes. In medium bowl, stir together remaining bacon and tomatoes, the mayonnaise, sour cream, parsley, garlic salt and pepper. Cover; refrigerate 1 hour....
Ingredients 10 slices bacon 2 large red onions, cut in half, then sliced vertically 2 large sweet onions, cut in half, then sliced vertically 2 large shallots, cut in half, then sliced vertically 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar 1/2 cup cider vinegar 1/2 cup apple cider 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves 1 teaspoon salt Preparation In 4- to 5-quart Dutch oven, cook bacon until crisp; drain on paper towels, reserving drippings in Dutch oven....
Ingredients 5 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 1/2 pounds shallots, sliced 1/4 inch thick (8 cups) Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 3/4 cup dry white wine 1 bay leaf 4 cups beef broth 4 cups chicken broth 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 cup shelled chestnuts, roughly chopped 6 ounces Gruyere cheese, finely grated (1 1/2 cups) 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves Preparation Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat....
Ingredients 2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 1/2 pound) 1 medium carrot, sliced (1/2 cup) 2 to 3 medium green onions, sliced (1/4 cup) 1/2 cup cubed parsnip 3 cups chicken broth 1 teaspoon chopped fresh or 1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram leaves 3 ounces uncooked refrigerated or frozen (thawed) cheese-filled tortellini (about 1/2 cup) 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese Preparation Cut chicken into 1-inch pieces. Heat chicken, carrot, onions, parsnip, broth and marjoram to boiling in 2-quart saucepan; reduce heat....
Ingredients 1/2 cup canned coconut milk (not cream of coconut) 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon grated gingerroot 1 teaspoon curry powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch strips Bamboo skewers Lime wedges, if desired 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 small onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 teaspoons grated gingerroot 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter...
Ingredients 3 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/2 cup granulated sugar 3 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup cold butter 3/4 cup whipping cream 3 eggs 1 to 2 tablespoons coarse sparkling sugar 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup cornstarch 1/8 teaspoon salt 3 cups milk 4 oz semisweet chocolate chips 1 tablespoon butter, softened 1 teaspoon vanilla Fresh raspberries Small fresh mint leaves Preparation Heat oven to 400°F....
Ingredients Vanilla Frosting for Cupcakes Yellow liquid food coloring 24 Vanilla Cupcakes, baked in white paper liners 3 1/2 cups small yellow, cream, or white jelly beans, such as Jelly Belly 4 pieces yellow fruit chews, such as Laffy Taffys or Starbursts 1 tablespoon black decorating sugar 1 tablespoon white decorating sugar 8 sets of corn holders (optional) Preparation Color the frosting pale yellow with food coloring. Working with 3 cupcakes at a time, frost cupcakes with yellow frosting....
Ingredients Coarse salt 6 pounds mustard greens, rinsed well, tough stems and ribs removed 3 tablespoons canola oil 1 cup finely chopped onion 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup half-and-half 8 ounces Neufchatel cheese, cut into pieces Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg Freshly ground black pepper Preparation Prepare an ice-water bath; set aside. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add half of the mustard greens to the boiling water, a little at a time, pushing them down into the water....
Ingredients 1/2 cup whipping (heavy) cream 2 teaspoons powdered sugar 1/8 teaspoon almond extract 4 scoops (about 1/4 cup each) chocolate ice cream 4 cups strong hot coffee Chocolate shavings or toasted sliced almonds, if desired Preparation In chilled small bowl, beat whipping cream, powdered sugar and almond extract with electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form. Place 1 scoop ice cream in each of 4 cups or mugs....
Ingredients 1/2 cup boiling water 1/2 cup uncooked roasted buckwheat kernels or groats (kasha) 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips 1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened 3/4 cup whole wheat flour 2 tablespoons unsweetened baking cocoa 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup packed brown sugar 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1 egg 3 cups sliced fresh strawberries 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 2 teaspoons powdered sugar Preparation Heat oven to 350°F....
Ingredients 3 pounds apples (such as a combination of McIntosh and Golden Delicious) 1 cinnamon stick 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 2 to 4 tablespoons sugar (optional) Preparation Peel, core, and cut apples (such as a combination of McIntosh and Golden Delicious) into 1/2-inch thick slices. In a large saucepan, bring apples and 1/2 cup water to a boil. Add cinnamon stick; reduce heat. Cover; simmer, stirring occasionally, until apples are tender, 25 to 30 minutes....
Ingredients 3 tablespoons sherry vinegar 3 tablespoon Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons drained capers 1 medium garlic clove, minced Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper 9 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Preparation In a small bowl or glass measuring cup, whisk together garlic, vinegar, mustard, and capers; season with salt and pepper. Slowly whisk in oil until emulsified. Related Video
Ingredients 1 pint (2 cups) lime sherbet 1 pint (2 cups) lemon sorbet 1 pint (2 cups) vanilla frozen yogurt 1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs 2 tablespoons sugar 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted 1 tablespoon Key lime juice 1/4 cup coconut, toasted* Preparation Place sherbet, sorbet and frozen yogurt in refrigerator to soften while preparing crust. In small bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar and butter. Press mixture in bottom of 9-inch springform pan....
Ingredients 1 1/2 cups large or jumbo green olives, such as ascolane, pitted 1/2 red onion, chopped 1/4 cup pine nuts 1 clove garlic, thinly sliced 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil (approximately) Preparation In the bowl of a food processor, combine the olives, onion, pine nuts, and garlic, and blend for 1 minute. With the motor running, slowly add the olive oil until it forms into a thick, smooth paste. Allow to stand 30 minutes before using....
Ingredients 1 navel orange, peeled and segmented 1/2 avocado, diced 1 tablespoon chopped red onion 1 tablespoon freshly chopped cilantro 1 teaspoon lime juice 1/4 teaspoon toasted sesame oil Coarse salt and pepper 2 (4-ounce) fillets wild salmon 3 heads bok choy, halved Olive oil, for drizzling Preparation Heat grill or grill pan to medium-high. In a medium bowl, combine orange segments, avocado, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, and sesame oil....
Ingredients 1 large green bell pepper, cut into 12 pieces 8 thin wedges red onion 12 small fresh whole mushrooms 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt 16 frozen cooked meatballs, thawed 3/4 cup purchased sweet-and-sour sauce Preparation Heat grill. In large bowl, combine bell pepper, onion and mushrooms. Sprinkle with seasoned salt; toss to coat. Alternately thread meatballs, bell pepper, onion and mushrooms onto four 12 to 14-inch metal skewers. When ready to grill, place kabobs on gas grill over medium heat on charcoal grill 4 to 6 inches from medium coals....
Ingredients 2 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled), plus more for rolling 3/4 cup granulated sugar 3/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon fine salt 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1 cup hazelnuts, toasted and skinned 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature 2 large egg yolks 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract Confectioners' sugar, for dusting 3/4 cup melted semisweet chocolate or raspberry or apricot jam, for filling Preparation In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon....
