Ingredients 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons water 1 tablespoon light corn syrup 3 large egg whites, room temperature Preparation Bring 1/2 cup sugar, the water, and corn syrup to a boil in a saucepan, stirring until sugar dissolves. Continue to cook, without stirring, washing down sides of pan with a wet pastry brush to prevent crystals from forming, until mixture reaches 230 degrees on a candy thermometer....
Ingredients 6 dried black (shiitake) mushrooms 1 medium carrot, cut diagonally into thin slices 3/4 pound uncooked medium shrimp in shells 1 teaspoon cornstarch 1 teaspoon water 1 tablespoon chili or vegetable oil 2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic cloves 1 tablespoon chili or vegetable oil 1/2 medium head cabbage, cut into 2x3/4-inch pieces 1/4 cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-ounce carton) 4 medium green onions, cut diagonally into 1-inch pieces...
Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium white onion, diced small 1/2 medium green bell pepper, diced small 2 cloves garlic, minced 4 teaspoons Cajun seasoning, plus more for serving 5 cups chicken broth 3 cans (15.5 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained Salt 1/3 cup converted rice 2 scallions, thinly sliced Preparation In a large pot, heat oil over medium-high. Add onion and bell pepper and saute until softened, 5 minutes....
Ingredients 2 tablespoons toasted, flaxseed* 11/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/2 cup rolled oats 1/4 cup sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup cold butter, cut into pieces 1 6-ounce carton Yoplait® Fat Free plain yogurt 1 egg white, lightly beaten 11/4 cups fresh blueberries Fat-free milk Rolled oats and/or flaxseeds (optional) Preparation Preheat oven to 400° F. Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper; set aside....
Ingredients 1 loaf (1 pound) French bread 1 loaf (16 oz. box) VELVEETA™ Original Cheese, cubed 1 1/2 cups frozen chopped broccoli (from 12-oz bag), cooked and drained 1/4 cup regular or nonalcoholic beer 1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, drained 1 teaspoon ground mustard Preparation Heat oven to 350°. Cut bread into 1-inch cubes. Place bread pieces in ungreased jelly roll pan, 15 1/2x10 1/2x1 inch. Bake about 10 minutes, stirring twice, until lightly toasted....
Ingredients 1 lb broccoli rabe (rapini) 1/3 cup butter 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 package (8.8 oz) orecchiette (tiny disk) pasta (about 6 3/4 cups) Toasted pine nuts or chopped walnuts, if desired Shredded Parmesan cheese, if desired Preparation Cut off tough stem ends (about 1 inch) from broccoli rabe and discard. Cut remaining stems into 1-inch pieces. Cut leaves crosswise into 2-inch pieces (about 10 loosely packed cups)....
Ingredients 2 cups cooked chicken strips 1/2 cup Frank’s™ RedHot™ Buffalo Wings Sauce 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz) 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese (2 oz) 1 cup chopped celery (about 2 1/2 stalks) 1 cup Original Bisquick™ mix 1/2 cup cornmeal 1/2 cup milk 1 egg 2/3 cup blue cheese dressing Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. In large bowl, toss chicken and Buffalo wing sauce until well coated. Stir in cheeses and celery....
Ingredients 2 loaves frozen bread dough (about 1 pound each), thawed 2 sliced almonds, for the bunny teeth 2 raisins or cranberries, for the bunny eyes 1 egg, beaten Lettuce leaves, for decoration Assorted sliced vegetables of your choice to arrange around the bread 2 cups of your favorite dip Preparation Heat oven to 350° F. Use one of the dough balls to form the body and the head of the bunny....
Ingredients 1 large head green cabbage 1 1/4 pounds bittersweet chocolate 1 pint vanilla ice cream Preparation Remove 8 whole outer cabbage leaves. Bring a saucepan filled with 2 inches of water to a simmer. Remove from heat. Melt half the chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over saucepan, stirring gently with a rubber spatula, until chocolate reaches 118 degrees on a candy thermometer. (Watch the chocolate carefully, since the time it takes for different chocolates to heat and cool can vary....
Ingredients 4 cups strongly brewed coffee-chicory blend 6 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons whole milk 1/2 cup rum-based orange liqueur, such as Rhum Clement Creole Shrubb Ice cubes Orange twists, for garnish Preparation Combine coffee-chicory blend, milks, and liqueur, and stir to combine well. Refrigerate until well chilled, at least 1 1/2 hours. Serve over ice, garnished with orange twists. Related Video
Ingredients 1/4 cup butter or margarine 3 medium onions, chopped (1 1/2 cups) 4 medium carrots, thinly sliced (2 cups) 4 cans (14 ounces each) vegetable broth 1 1/3 cups uncooked brown or regular long-grain rice 2 cups frozen whole kernel corn 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves or 2 teaspoons dried basil leaves 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 1/2 teaspoon pepper 8...
Ingredients 1/2 pound green beans 1 head radicchio 1 teaspoon capers, drained 2 small fennel bulbs, cut into fourths 1 head Boston lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces 1 jar (6 ounces) marinated artichoke hearts, drained 1/4 cup olive or vegetable oil 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh mint leaf or 1/8 teaspoon dried mint leaves 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh sage leaves or 1/8 teaspoon dried sage leaves 1/2...
Ingredients 1 large or 2 small pork tenderloins (1 1/2 lb) 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 cloves garlic 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary 2 teaspoons coarse ground black pepper 1 teaspoon kosher (coarse) salt 6 cups loosely packed baby lettuce 1 oz Gorgonzola cheese 1/2 cup dried sour cherries 1/4 cup sliced red onion 1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds 1/4 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons unsweetened tart cherry juice...
Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil 1 large clove garlic, finely chopped 2 medium stalks celery, sliced (1 cup) 1/4 cup chopped leeks (white portion only) 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves, crushed 3 cans (14 ounces each) fat-free chicken broth with 33% less sodium 2 medium carrots, sliced (1 cup) 1/2 cup fresh or frozen (thawed) sliced okra 1 1/2 cups chopped cooked chicken breast 1 can (19 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained...
Ingredients 4 medium skate wings, boned and skinned Coarse salt, (to taste) Freshly ground black pepper, (to taste) 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 2 cups panko (Japanese wheat breadcrumbs) 1/2 bunch fresh flat-leaf parsley, leaves roughly chopped, plus 12 whole leaves 1/4 bunch fresh chives, cut into 1/4-inch pieces 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, cut into small pieces 12 sprigs fresh chervil 16 tarragon leaves Juice of 1 lemon...
Ingredients 3 large eggs Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 1/2 to 1 tablespoon unsalted butter Filling of your choice Preparation Break eggs into a small bowl; season with salt and pepper. Using a fork, beat no more than 30 strokes so only a minimal amount of foam develops. (Overbeating reduces the eggs’ volume, resulting in a “skinny” omelet. The keys to success are speed and heat: Beating the eggs quickly and cooking them over high heat produces large, coagulated curds, resulting in a fluffy, soft omelet....
Ingredients All-purpose flour, for dusting Pate Brisee for Plum Crumb Pie 1 large egg 2 tablespoons heavy cream 1/3 cup cornstarch 1/3 cup sifted cake flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/4 cups sugar 5 large egg yolks, lightly beaten 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons lemon rind 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces 7 large egg whites 3/4 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt Preparation Heat oven to 400 degrees....
Ingredients 1 whole watermelon, about 17 inches long 1 cup green grapes 3 cups cantaloupe balls 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh mint leaves 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1/4 cup sugar 1 cup fresh strawberries Additional fresh mint leaves Preparation Using long sharp knife, cut a thin slice from end of watermelon, being careful not to cut into flesh of watermelon. Stand watermelon on cut end. Using a washable marker, mark handle at top of basket by drawing 2 parallel lines that are 2 1/2 inches apart, starting at top of watermelon and drawing lines about 6 inches down each side....
Ingredients 1/2 pound bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces 3 pounds onions (red, white, and yellow, making sure at least one onion is of a sweet variety such as Vidalia or Maui), thinly sliced 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, leaves 1/2 cup dry vermouth or white wine 8 cups fresh Homemade Beef Stock or canned low-sodium beef broth, skimmed of fat 1 tablespoon coarse salt Freshly ground black pepper 6 slices white country-style bread, sliced about 1/2 inch thick...
Ingredients 2 cups uncooked gemelli or rotini pasta (8 ounces) 1 small red onion, cut into thin wedges 1 1/2 cups baby-cut carrots 1/2 cup balsamic vinaigrette dressing 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt 8 ounces fresh asparagus spears, cut into 2-inch pieces 1 jar (6 ounces) marinated artichoke hearts, drained and liquid reserved 2 slices bacon, crisply cooked and crumbled Preparation Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package....
