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Ingredients 1 1/2 cups water 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup white-wine vinegar 1 small carrot, thickly sliced 1 small onion, thickly sliced 5 white peppercorns 1 bay leaf 2 allspice berries 4 medium beets (about 1 1/2 pounds), trimmed and scrubbed 2 bay leaves 2 allspice berries 1 piece (3 inches) fresh horseradish, peeled and cut into chunks 2 quarts water Preparation Swedish vinegar: Place all ingredients in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves....

Ingredients 1/4 cup Fresh Tomato Sauce for Pizza Large-Batch Whole-Wheat Pizza Dough 1/2 cup Simple Three-Cheese Blend for Pizza Garlic, chopped 1/2 cup bell pepper slices 4 ounces turkey sausage Olive oil Arugula Preparation Place pizza stone or inverted baking sheet on rack in top third of oven. Heat oven to 450 degrees. Transfer stretched dough to parchment. Spread sauce on dough.Scatter garlic and cheese blend. Top with bell pepper slices and cookedsausage....

Ingredients 1 box (3 pounds) kosher salt (about 8 cups) 2 bunches fresh rosemary, plus more for garnish Preparation In a large, high-sided saute pan, combine salt and rosemary. Place over medium heat, and warm through, about 10 minutes. Transfer salt and rosemary mixture to a container. Let cool 5 minutes, uncovered, and then cover with an airtight lid. Let stand at least overnight. When ready to fill containers, discard old rosemary....

Ingredients 1 package (12 oz) spicy pork sausage 4 cans (15 oz each) baked beans, drained 1 can (15 or 15.5 oz) dark red kidney beans, drained 1 can (15 oz) black-eyed peas, drained 1 box (9 oz) frozen baby lima beans 1 cup Old El Paso™ Thick ’n Chunky salsa 1 package (1 oz) Old El Paso™ taco seasoning mix Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. In 10-inch skillet, cook sausage over medium heat, stirring frequently, until no longer pink; drain....

Ingredients Lettuce leaves, for lining steamer Four 5- to 7- ounces skinless salmon fillets, (1/2 to 1 inch thick) Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves 1/4 cup , plus 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped, dill sprigs 2 tablespoons thyme leaves 4 small leaves cabbage 2 pounds (about 2 cups) peas, shelled 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 4 pieces Chervil sprigs 3/4 cup nonfat yogurt 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice, depending on sweetness of watermelon (optional) Preparation Bring 2 inches of water to a boil in a large straight-sided skillet or a wok....

Ingredients 4 cups boiling water 4 tea bags green tea 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 6 whole cloves, broken into pieces 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup orange juice 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 orange slices, cut in half Preparation Pour boiling water over tea bags in heatproof container. Add cinnamon and cloves. Cover and let steep 3 to 5 minutes. Remove tea bags; strain tea to remove cloves. Stir sugar, orange juice and lemon juice into tea....

Ingredients 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 1/2 cup heavy cream 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon coarse salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 2 1/2 pounds ground beef 1/4 pound ground pork 1/4 pound ground veal 1 cup finely ground fresh breadcrumbs 1 1/2 cups boiled, peeled, and mashed potatoes (from 1 1/2 pounds russet potatoes; use a ricer for best results) 1/4 cup grated onion (from 1 small onion) 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 2 cups heavy cream 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper Pickled Beets...

Ingredients 1/2 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces 3/4 cup frozen corn (from 12-oz bag) 1 cup soft bread crumbs (about 1 1/2 slices bread) 1/4 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese (1 oz) 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives 2 tablespoons vegetable broth 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 4 large portabella mushroom caps, stems removed 1 tablespoon olive oil Preparation Heat gas or charcoal grill. In 1-quart saucepan, heat 1/4 cup water to boiling....

Ingredients 2 cups whole-wheat flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon coarse salt 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing 1/2 head cauliflower, cut into large florets (3 cups) 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 3/4 teaspoon cumin seeds 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric 6 cups baby spinach, chopped 3/4 cup frozen peas, thawed Coarse salt Preparation Make the flatbreads: Stir together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl....

Ingredients 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 teaspoon minced garlic 24 oysters, shucked and on the 1/2 shell 1/2 cup Chris Schlesinger's Barbecue Sauce, or favorite prepared barbecue sauce 8 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled Preparation In a small bowl, mix together butter, lemon juice, and garlic; set aside. Preheat a grill: If using a charcoal grill, make a fire in your grill with the coals placed off to one side....

Ingredients 3 cups uncooked farfalle (bow-tie) pasta (6 oz) 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil 1 small green bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch strips 1 small red bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch strips 1 small yellow bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch strips 1 cup tomato pasta sauce (any variety) Chopped fresh basil leaves, if desired Shredded Parmesan cheese, if desired Preparation Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Meanwhile, in 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat....

Ingredients 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 5 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/3 cup sugar 1/4 cup Lyle’s Golden Syrup Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a small bowl, combine flour and ginger with a whisk. Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add sugar and golden syrup; cook, stirring with a wooden spoon, until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat; stir in flour mixture....

Ingredients 8 hard-cooked eggs 1/3 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing 2 tablespoons Caesar dressing mix (from 1.2-ounce package) 2 medium green onions, chopped (2 tablespoons) 2 tablespoons red or black caviar 16 sprigs lemon thyme Preparation Cut eggs lengthwise in half with rippled vegetable cutter or sharp knife. Carefully remove yolks and place in small bowl; reserve egg white halves. Mash yolks, mayonnaise, dressing mix (dry) and onions until fluffy. Carefully spoon yolk mixture into egg white halves....

Ingredients 1 cup water 3/4 cup uncooked sushi rice 2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar 3 tablespoons mayonnaise 2 teaspoons finely chopped gingerroot 1 teaspoon roasted red chili paste 1 small English (seedless) cucumber 1 sheet roasted seaweed nori sheets (8x7 inch; from 1-oz package), cut into 8 rows by 4 rows 2 tablespoons sesame seed, toasted 1/2 avocado, peeled, cut lengthwise into thin slices 1/2 red bell pepper, finely chopped (or thinly sliced carrot or very small pieces of avocado)...

Ingredients 3 teaspoons roasted ground cumin 1 teaspoon salt 3 1/2 lb beef short ribs 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 1/4 cups chopped onions 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 bottle (12 oz) regular or nonalcoholic beer 1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic diced tomatoes, undrained 1/4 cup fresh lime juice 1 large chipotle chile in adobo sauce (from 7-oz can), chopped 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted, finely chopped...

Ingredients 1 pouch (7.2 oz) Betty Crocker™ Peanut Butter Cookie Mix 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 tablespoon water 1 pouch (7 oz) Betty Crocker™ decorating cookie icing 1 package (3.8 oz) Betty Crocker™ Christmas décor mix Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. In small bowl, mix cookie mix, flour, oil and water until soft dough forms. On work surface sprinkled lightly with flour, roll dough into 8x6-inch rectangle, about 1/4 inch thick....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons Chinese mustard 1 large egg yolk 1/4 cup unseasoned rice vinegar 2 tablespoons sugar 1/2 cup grapeseed oil Preparation In a medium bowl, mix together mustard, egg yolk, vinegar, and sugar. Slowly pour in oil while continuing to stir, forming an emulsion. Serve with egg rolls. Related Video

Ingredients 1/2 pound lean ground beef 2 tablespoons Progresso™ dry bread crumbs (any flavor) 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1/4 teaspoon dried basil leaves 2 medium green onions, chopped (2 tablespoons) 1 small garlic clove, finely chopped 2 slices bacon Preparation Mix all ingredients except bacon. Shape mixture into 2 patties, about 3/4 inch thick. Place on microwavable rack in rectangular microwavable dish, 11x7x1 1/2 inches....

Ingredients 1/2 cup chopped lemongrass (from 2 stalks) 1/2 cup fresh cilantro 1/4 cup chopped garlic (about 8 cloves) 1/4 cup chopped scallions (about 2) 3 serrano chiles, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons chopped peeled fresh ginger 1 tablespoon finely grated lime zest, plus 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from 2 limes) 1 tablespoon coriander seeds, toasted and ground 2 teaspoons cumin seeds, toasted and ground 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns, toasted and ground...

Ingredients 1/2 cup olive or vegetable oil 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves or 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 lb marlin, swordfish or tuna steaks, 3/4 to 1 inch thick 12 uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 medium fennel bulb, cut crosswise into 6 slices 10 leaves romaine lettuce, coarsely shredded...