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Ingredients 1 pound dried lima beans, soaked overnight 1 small onion, halved 1 stalk celery, halved 1 carrot, halved Coarse salt 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar 30 ounces jarred water-packed artichoke hearts, drained, patted dry, and halved 2 tablespoons salt-packed small capers, soaked and drained 1/3 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley Red pepper flakes Preparation Cover beans, onion, celery, and carrot with water in a large saucepan....

Ingredients 1 package (7 ounces) vermicelli 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1/2 cup red onion wedges 1 medium zucchini, cut into 2x1/4-inch strips 1 medium yellow summer squash, cut into 2x1/4-inch strips 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 pound uncooked peeled deveined medium or large shrimp, thawed if frozen 1 cup marinara sauce 2 tablespoons chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves Preparation Cook and drain vermicelli as directed on package....

Ingredients 3 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 1 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup milk 3 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened 1 egg 1 1/2 cups prepared mincemeat 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1 teaspoon finely shredded orange peel 1 tablespoon orange juice Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Grease rectangular pan, 13x9x2 inches. Stir Bisquick, granulated sugar, milk, butter and egg in medium bowl until dough forms. Pat half of the dough in pan, using floured fingers, to within 1/2 inch of edges....

Ingredients 2 large fennel bulbs, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 pound broccoli, separated into flowerets 4 ounces mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 2 jars (6 ounces each) marinated artichoke hearts, drained 1 jar (8 ounces) marinated mushrooms, undrained 1 jar (10 ounces) Kalamata olives, drained and pitted 1/2 cup olive or vegetable oil 1/2 cup red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons lemon juice Preparation Toss all ingredients except oil, vinegar and lemon juice in shallow glass or plastic dish....

Ingredients 2 2/3 cups uncooked whole wheat penne pasta (8 oz) 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 1/2 cups grape tomatoes or halved cherry tomatoes 2/3 cup finely chopped cooked ham 1/2 cup dry white wine or water 4 cups fresh spinach leaves 2 tablespoons finely shredded Parmesan cheese Preparation Cook and drain pasta as directed on package, omitting salt....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for grilling 2 halved red or yellow bell peppers Salt and pepper 4 large naan 6 ounces shredded provolone 1/3 cup grated Parmesan (1 1/2 ounces) 1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes (optional) 2 tablespoons fresh oregano leaves Olive oil Preparation Heat a grill or grill pan to medium; clean and lightly oil hot grill. Brush peppers with oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill, covered, until lightly charred and tender, 4 to 5 minutes per side....

Ingredients 1 1/2 to 2 quarts vegetable oil 2 cups ripe plantains, peeled and deveined, finely chopped 2 cups longaniza, sliced crosswise into 1-inch pieces, then halved lengthwise 2 1/2 pounds pork loin Brine Solution 1/4 cup fresh chopped cilantro 1 cup thinly sliced scallions 2/3 cup Sweet Plantain Mash Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 clove garlic, smashed 2 sprigs fresh oregano Sour Orange Gastrique...

Ingredients 6 artichoke hearts (8 ounces), quartered (fresh, jarred, or frozen and thawed) 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar 2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley Red-pepper flakes, to taste Coarse salt 1 cup milk 3/4 cup medium-grain polenta 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan 4 large eggs Preparation In a bowl, combine artichokes, 2 tablespoons oil, vinegar, parsley, and pepper flakes. Season with salt and set aside. Bring milk and 3 cups water to a boil in a saucepan....

Ingredients 1 rack of lamb (8 ribs), frenched Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 teaspoon vegetable oil 1/4 cup dry white wine 1 cup chicken stock 2 teaspoons whole-grain mustard 1 teaspoon pomegranate molasses Preparation Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Season lamb with salt and pepper. Heat oil over high heat in a large ovenproof skillet and sear lamb, fat side down, until dark brown, about 6 minutes....

Ingredients 1 fennel bulb (12 ounces), cut into 3/4-inch wedges, 1 tablespoon fronds reserved for garnish 1 can whole artichoke hearts in water (13.75 ounces), drained, patted dry, and cut in half lengthwise 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons roughly chopped flat-leaf parsley Preparation Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Arrange fennel and artichokes on a rimmed baking sheet....

Ingredients 3 lb small red potatoes (about 24) 3/4 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing 1/4 cup zesty Italian dressing 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 8 medium green onions, sliced (1/2 cup) 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1 jar (7 oz) roasted red bell peppers, drained, chopped Preparation Place potatoes in 4-quart saucepan or Dutch oven. Add enough cold water to cover 1 inch over potatoes. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to medium; simmer uncovered 15 to 20 minutes or until potatoes are fork-tender....

Ingredients 2 ounces bourbon 1 1/2 ounces PAMA liqueur 1/2 ounce sweet tea 6 sprigs fresh mint Preparation Shake ingredients vigorously over ice and strain into a rocks glass over shaved ice. Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint and serve. Related Video

Ingredients 12 small red potatoes (1 to 1 1/4 inch diameter) 1 bag (12 oz) frozen broccoli & cheese sauce 1 cup ranch dressing 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 cup chopped plum (Roma) tomato 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz) Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Place potatoes in ungreased 15x10x1-inch pan. Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until tender. Cool until cool enough to handle, about 10 minutes....

Ingredients 4 tomatoes, chopped 1/2 cup chopped scallions 3 jalapenos, chopped 1 clove garlic, chopped 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper Preparation In a medium bowl, mix together tomatoes, scallions, jalapenos, garlic, cilantro, oregano, and lime juice; season with salt and pepper, and serve. Related Video

Ingredients 1/3 cup plus 3/4 cup sugar 3 tablespoons cornstarch 1/8 teaspoon fine salt 1 1/2 cups whole milk 2 cups heavy cream 2 large egg yolks 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 2 pounds strawberries, hulled and cut into 1/4-inch slices 8 ounces frozen Belgian waffles, toasted and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces Preparation Place a fine-mesh sieve over a medium heatproof bowl. In a medium saucepan, whisk together 1/3 cup sugar, cornstarch, salt, milk, 1/2 cup cream, and egg yolks....

Ingredients 1 cup pomegranate juice 1/2 cup sugar 1 tablespoon pomegranate seeds 6 (1 1/2-by-1 1/2-by-1/4-inch) pieces peeled watermelon 1/2 cup 1/4-inch cubes feta cheese Coarse salt Mint Sorbet 1 tablespoon alfalfa sprouts, for garnish Preparation In a small saucepan, heat pomegranate juice, sugar, and pomegranate seeds over medium-low heat. Simmer, stirring, until sugar has dissolved and mixture has thickened. Strain and discard solids. Let cool to room temperature. Place three pieces of watermelon on each plate; drizzle with pomegranate mixture and sprinkle with a pinch of salt....

Ingredients 1 cup brandy 3 medium apples, peeled and diced (about 3 1/2 cups) 1 cup golden raisins 1 cup chopped pecans, if desired 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ carrot cake mix 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 1/2 cup water 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice or ground cloves 3 eggs 1/4 cup butter or margarine 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 2 tablespoons milk 2 tablespoons brandy...

Ingredients 1 package (9 oz) dried Mission figs, finely chopped 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar 1 cup red wine 2 tablespoons honey 8 thin slices prosciutto, cut in half Food Should Taste Good™ peppercorn blend brown rice crackers, as desired Preparation In 2-quart saucepan, heat figs, balsamic vinegar, red wine and honey to boiling over medium-high heat. Cook about 15 minutes or until figs are tender and liquid has reduced to a syrupy consistency....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from 2 to 3 limes) 1 tablespoon safflower or peanut oil 2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce 2 teaspoons sugar 1 large shallot, thinly sliced into rings Coarse salt 2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 8 ounces each), pounded to an even thickness (about 3/4 inch) 1 cup basil leaves Preparation Stir together 1 tablespoon lime juice, oil, soy sauce, sugar, shallot, and 3/4 teaspoon salt in an 8-inch square baking dish....

Ingredients 6 oz frozen (thawed) limeade concentrate (from 12-oz can) 3 tablespoons powdered sugar 2 cups citrus-flavored vodka or orange juice 1 cup orange-flavored liqueur or orange juice 4 cups 100% cranberry juice blend Preparation In blender, place limeade concentrate and powdered sugar. Cover and blend on high speed until well mixed. Add vodka and orange liqueur. Cover and blend until well mixed. In 13x9-inch glass baking dish, stir limeade mixture and cranberry juice until well mixed....