Ingredients 1/2 cup butter or margarine 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup dark corn syrup 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne) 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 can (11.5 oz) mixed nuts 1 cup chow mein noodles 1/4 teaspoon kosher (coarse) salt, if desired Preparation Line cookie sheet with cooking parchment or waxed paper; spray paper with cooking spray. In 10-inch nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in sugar, corn syrup and peppers....
Ingredients 1 sliced onion Olive oil 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro 6 squash blossoms 10 lightly beaten large eggs Salt and pepper 4 ounces sliced mozzarella Preparation Saute onion in olive oil in a nonstick ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Add cilantro and 3 sliced squash blossoms. Cook for 1 minute. Add eggs. Season with salt and pepper. Bake at 375 degrees until just set, about 10 minutes. Top with mozzarella and 3 squash blossoms....
Ingredients 1/2 cup sour cream 2 teaspoons sriracha sauce 2 tablespoons sliced green onions (2 medium) 2 tablespoons finely chopped red bell pepper Preparation In small bowl, mix dipping sauce ingredients. Related Video
Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour 2 cups sugar 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line baking sheet with a Silpat or parchment paper. Set aside. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine flour, sugar, and butter. Mix on low speed to form a coarse meal, about 3 minutes. Spread out on prepared baking sheet, and bake until golden, about 20 minutes....
Ingredients 8 Old El Paso™ taco shells 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/4-inch cubes 1 large onion, chopped (about 1 1/4 cups) 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 medium jalapeño chili, seeded, finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 medium tomatoes, chopped (about 1 1/2 cups) 2 cups shredded lettuce 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz)...
Ingredients 2 boxes yellow cake mix with pudding Water, oil and eggs called for on cake mix boxes 1/2 teaspoon yellow gel food color 1 1/3 cups butter, softened 12 cups powdered sugar 1 tablespoon vanilla 6 to 8 tablespoons milk 16 drops blue food color 1/2 teaspoon yellow gel food color 1 tablespoon unsweetened baking cocoa 1 1/2 tablespoons vanilla Assorted candy and chocolate eggs, as desired Preparation Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans)....
Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ angel food cake mix 1 1/3 cups water 2 containers Betty Crocker™ Whipped fluffy white frosting Teal, bright green and yellow gel food color Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Make and bake cake mix as directed on box using water. Immediately turn pan upside down onto a heatproof funnel or bottle. Let cake hang about 2 hours or until completely cool. Remove from pan. Use 1/2 cup of the frosting to thinly coat surface of cake....
Ingredients 12 cubes (1/2-inch each) seedless watermelon 6 cherry tomatoes, halved 12 small fresh basil leaves Balsamic vinegar Extra virgin olive oil Coarse sea salt 12 medium-length wooden skewers Preparation For each skewer, start with 1 tomato half, add 1 basil leaf and 1 cube of watermelon. Drizzle with a little bit of balsamic vinegar and olive oil; sprinkle with sea salt. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve....
Ingredients 2 ounces milk chocolate, for garnish 12 ounces good-quality white chocolate, coarsely chopped 6 cups whole milk 2 cups heavy cream 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Peppermint sticks, for garnish Whipped cream, for garnish Preparation Using a vegetable peeler, shave milk chocolate into curls; set aside. Place white chocolate in a medium heat-proof bowl; set aside. Place milk and cream in a medium saucepan set over medium heat until bubbles begin to form around edges of pan, about 4 minutes....
Ingredients 4 small cooking apples, peeled and chopped (3 cups) 1 cup fresh or frozen (thawed) raspberries, strawberries or blackberries 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons old-fashioned oats 2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 2 tablespoons butter or margarine Vanilla reduced-fat frozen yogurt, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Spray four 10-ounce custard cups or individual souffle dishes with nonstick cooking spray....
Ingredients 1 pint (2 cups) fresh blackberries 1/3 cup sugar 1/2 cup bourbon 4 cups ice cubes 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves 4 sprigs fresh mint, if desired Additional blackberries, if desired Preparation In blender, place 1 pint blackberries, the sugar and bourbon. Cover; blend on high speed until blackberries are pureed. Add ice. Cover; blend 30 to 60 seconds longer or until ice is crushed. Add mint leaves. Cover; blend until mint is finely chopped and mixture is well blended....
Ingredients 4 brown-sugar cubes 2 blood oranges 2 tablespoons clarified butter, melted 8 French Crepes Freshly squeezed juice from 1 blood orange 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons orange-flavored liqueur, such as Cointreau or Grand Marnier Preparation Infuse brown-sugar cubes with orange oil by rubbing them over the skins of the blood oranges. Place sugar cubes in a mortar and pestle, and crush. Brush a large skillet with clarified butter, and heat over medium-high heat....
Ingredients 8 ounces tomato juice 1 teaspoon prepared white horseradish 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 splash Worcestershire sauce 4 splashes Tabasco sauce 4 ounces frozen vodka or gin Pinch of salt Pinch of freshly ground pepper Preparation Combine all of the ingredients in a 2-cup glass measuring cup. Refrigerate until cold, about 1 hour. Related Video
Ingredients 3 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon coarse salt 1/2 cup sugar 1 large egg 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 cup Marsala wine 2 tablespoons milk 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 cup confectioners' sugar Preparation Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. In a separate larger bowl, whisk together the sugar and egg until well combined....
Ingredients 1 cup whole milk 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, cut into small pieces, plus more for bowl 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon salt 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided, plus more for surface 2 1/4 teaspoons (one 1/4-ounce envelope) active dry yeast 3 large eggs plus 1 large egg yolk 1/3 cup packed light-brown sugar 1 cup golden raisins 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped...
Ingredients 1 tablespoon butter 1 medium green bell pepper, coarsely chopped (1 cup) 1 medium red bell pepper, coarsely chopped (1 cup) 8 medium green onions, sliced (1/2 cup) 3 cups water 3/4 pound new potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces (2 1/2 cups) 1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup nonfat half-and-half 1/8 teaspoon pepper 2 cans (14.75 ounces each) cream-style corn...
Ingredients 3 slices bacon 2 heads romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces 2 Poached Chicken Breasts, diced 1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut into wedges 4 large hard-cooked eggs, chopped 3/4 cup crumbled blue cheese (3 ounces) 1 avocado, halved, pitted, peeled, and diced Mustard Vinaigrette Preparation In a medium skillet, cook bacon over medium, turning occasionally, until crisp, 5 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate, and drain. Break into bite-size pieces....
Ingredients 1 cup (2 sticks) plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 cup all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled) 1 cup granulated sugar 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon fine salt 1 large egg 1 large egg yolk 1/2 cup buttermilk 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 12 cream-filled chocolate sandwich cookies 3 tablespoons seedless raspberry jam 3 cups marshmallow topping 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees....
Ingredients 1/2 bunch broccoli rabe 3 tablespoons olive oil 3 tablespoons water Salt and pepper 3 tablespoons heavy cream 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 1/2 cups whole-milk ricotta 20 crostini Grated zest of 1 lemon Preparation Trim and cut broccoli rabe into 1/2-inch pieces and place in a large skillet. Stir in olive oil and water; season with salt. Cover and cook over high 1 minute. Uncover and cook, stirring, until broccoli rabe is tender and water is evaporated, 4 minutes....
Ingredients 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained, rinsed 1/2 cup taco sauce 6 cups bite-size pieces lettuce 1 medium green bell pepper, cut into strips 2 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges 1/2 cup pitted ripe olives, drained 1 cup corn chips 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz) 1/2 cup reduced-fat Thousand Island dressing Preparation In 2-quart saucepan, heat beans and taco sauce over medium heat 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated....
