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Ingredients Coarse salt and ground pepper 3/4 pound penne rigate 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined 1/2 pound snap peas (3 cups) 1/2 cup Spring Herb Pesto 4 ounces ricotta (1/2 cup) Extra-virgin olive oil and grated Parmesan, for serving (optional) Preparation In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions. In last 3 minutes of cooking, add shrimp and snap peas and cook until shrimp are opaque throughout and peas are bright green....

Ingredients 1 cup raspberries 1 cup blueberries 10 ounces strawberries 3/4 cup sugar 6 cups seltzer Ice Preparation In a small pot, bring raspberries, blueberries, strawberries, and sugar to a boil over medium-high. Remove from heat and mash with a potato masher. Pour through a fine-mesh sieve into a large container, pressing on solids to extract as much liquid as possible; discard solids. Refrigerate until cold, 30 minutes. Add seltzer and serve over ice with crushed raspberries and blueberries if desired....

Ingredients 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh tarragon 1 teaspoon light muscovado sugar 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup olive oil, plus more for drizzling 9 ounces ripe cherry tomatoes, stems intact Sea salt and freshly ground pepper 4 slices country bread, toasted 1/2 cup soft, fresh goat cheese 8 slices prosciutto Fleur de sel, for serving Preparation Preheat oven to 325 degrees. In a shallow baking dish, combine garlic, tarragon, muscovado sugar, vinegar, and oil....

Ingredients 2 cups chopped pecans, toasted 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature 1/4 cup packed light-brown sugar 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pans 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for pans 2 teaspoons baking powder Coarse salt 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons whole milk 3 large egg whites...

Ingredients 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 medium red onion, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices 1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes, plus more for serving 1 teaspoon sugar 2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar Coarse salt 1 pound tuscan kale, stems removed and leaves torn into 3-inch pieces (about 10 cups) 12 ounces orecchiette 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/2 cup grated Pecorino-Romano cheese Freshly grated nutmeg 2 ounces semisoft goat cheese (such as Le Chevrot), for serving...

Ingredients 3/4 cup all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled), plus more for rolling 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder Fine salt 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature 2/3 cup confectioners' sugar 1 large egg, lightly beaten 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 pint sorbet, such as raspberry or peach, softened Preparation In a small bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, and pinch of salt. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat butter and sugar on high until light and fluffy, 3 minutes....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 pounds carrots, preferably with stems, peeled and sliced 1/2-inch thick on the bias 1/4 cup diced onion 1 clove garlic, chopped 1 teaspoon chopped fresh ginger Pinch of sugar Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 parsnips, peeled and sliced crosswise into 1/2-inch rounds 1 teaspoon white-wine vinegar 2 cups homemade or store-bought low-sodium chicken broth 3/4 cup milk 1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves, thinly sliced...

Ingredients 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon sugar Salt 2 sticks plus 2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces 1/4 to 1/2 cup ice water Preparation Pulse flour, sugar, and 1 teaspoon salt in a food processor until combined. Add butter, and pulse until mixture resembles coarse meal, about 10 seconds. Drizzle 1/4 cup ice water evenly over mixture. Pulse until mixture holds together when pressed between 2 fingers (dough should not be wet or sticky)....

Ingredients 3/4 cup walnut halves, toasted 1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 3/4 cup Gold Medal™ whole wheat flour 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Dash of salt 3 egg whites or 1/2 cup fat-free, cholesterol-free egg product Preparation Heat oven to 350° F. Spray nonstick cookie sheet with cooking spray. Place walnuts in food processor or blender. Cover and process, using quick on-and-off motions, until walnuts are consistency of coarse meal....

Ingredients 1 pound lean ground beef 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1 package (9 ounces) frozen cut green beans 3 3/4 cups hot water 1 package Hamburger Helper™ zesty Italian 1/2 cup reduced-fat small curd creamed cottage cheese 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese (4 ounces) 2 to 4 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese Preparation Cook beef and garlic in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until beef is brown; drain....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 small onion, chopped (1/4 cup) 1 pound Hubbard or acorn squash, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces 2 medium yams or sweet potatoes, (3/4 pound), peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces 1 cup coconut milk 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves Preparation Heat oil in 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Cook onion in oil, stirring occasionally, until tender. Stir in remaining ingredients....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallot 2 tablespoons cider vinegar 2 tablespoons maple syrup 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 sweet potato, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 medium green apple, cored and julienned 6 cups packed mixed greens 1 1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast 1/2 cup pecan halves, toasted 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper...

Ingredients 1/4 cup raisins 2 tablespoons dark rum 12 slices white bread, preferably slightly stale (about 1/2 pound) 1 cup milk 1 cup coconut milk 2 eggs 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 3/4 cup dark brown sugar 1/3 cup water 1/2 cup butter (1 stick) 1/4 cup dark rum Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a 9 x 13 x 2-inch ovenproof baking dish....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 onions, chopped 1 medium carrot, chopped Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 4 garlic cloves, minced, plus 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme Scant 1/4 teaspoon crushed red-pepper flakes 12 ounces cannellini beans (2 cups), picked through and soaked overnight 6 cups water 1 dried bay leaf 8 ounces Tuscan kale (lacinato kale), stems and center ribs removed, leaves sliced crosswise 1/2 inch thick...

Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened 3 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 3 cups whipping cream 6 large Idaho or russet baking potatoes (about 3 lb) 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 medium leek, rinsed, cut lengthwise in half and thinly sliced (2 cups) 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (6 oz) Preparation Heat oven to 400°F....

Ingredients 3 3/4 cups milk 1 1/2 cups half-and-half 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt 1 vanilla bean, halved lengthwise and scraped, or 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract 8 large egg yolks 1/3 cup Dutch-processed unsweetened cocoa powder 4 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch 9 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped 3 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces 15 whole rectangular graham crackers 3/4 cup heavy cream 2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar...

Ingredients 1 cup water 1 teaspoon unsalted butter 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed Preparation Bring water, butter, and salt to a boil in medium saucepan. Stir in rice and return to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and cook until rice is tender and has absorbed all the liquid, 16 to 18 minutes (check only toward end of cooking time). The rice should be studded with craters, or steam holes, when it is ready....

Ingredients 6 large eggs (about 1 1/3 cups), room temperature 1 1/3 cups granulated sugar 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour, stirred before measuring 2 cups cloudberry preserves 3 cups heavy cream, whipped 1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 1/2 cup dark rum Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line two 9-inch round cake pans with parchment paper. Break eggs into a liquid 2-cup measuring cup to measure....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 6 collard leaves, torn into 3-inch pieces Salt Preparation Drizzle olive oil over collard pieces; season with salt. Bake in a single layer at 300 degrees until crisp, 15 minutes. Related Video

Ingredients 12 inches 20-gauge wire 1 plastic foam ball, 3 inches in diameter Round toothpicks 1/2 pound fresh cranberries 1 small bunch (about 5 sprigs) fresh eucalyptus 1 package craft straight pins 1 yard decorative ribbon Preparation Wrap wire tightly around diameter of foam ball once. Twist wire at top of ball to secure. Tuck ends into ball. Break toothpicks in half. Push cranberry onto broken end of toothpick; push other end of toothpick into foam ball....