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Ingredients 3 cups gram (chickpea) flour 1 cup whole-wheat flour 1 small red onion, finely chopped 2 fresh hot chile peppers, such as Thai bird’s eye or serrano, stemmed, seeded, and finely chopped 1 teaspoon dried pomegranate seeds 1 tablespoon ghee or vegetable oil, plus more for frying 2 tablespoons plain lowfat yogurt 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro 3/4 cups warm water, plus more as needed 1 teaspoon coarse salt All-purpose flour, for dusting Preparation In a large bowl, combine gram flour, wheat flour, onion, chile, pomegranate seeds, ghee or oil, cilantro, warm water, and salt until a stiff dough forms....

Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds small red potatoes Salt and pepper 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 4 slices crusty bread 1/2 English cucumber, halved and thinly sliced 5 tablespoons 2 percent plain Greek yogurt 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest plus 3 tablespoons juice (from 2 lemons) 1/2 pound smoked trout, flaked 1 small head romaine lettuce, leaves separated 2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard Preparation In a medium pot, bring potatoes to a boil in salted water over high; reduce to a simmer and cook until tender when pierced with a knife, 10 minutes....

Ingredients 1/2 cup fresh rosemary leaves, finely chopped 6 garlic cloves, minced 14 to 16 anchovy fillets, finely chopped 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 cup red-wine vinegar Coarse salt and ground pepper 4 bone-in pork chops (1 inch thick; 2 pounds total) Preparation In a large bowl, whisk together rosemary, garlic, anchovies, oil, and vinegar; season with salt and pepper. Coat pork in rosemary mixture and let stand 15 minutes....

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups water 1 1/2 cups uncooked instant brown rice 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce 1 tablespoon water 2 teaspoons cornstarch 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1 tablespoon canola oil 2 medium green onions, finely chopped (2 tablespoons) 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into thin strips (1 1/2 cups) 1 medium green bell pepper, cut into thin strips (1 1/2 cups) 12 oz uncooked deveined peeled medium (31 to 35 count) shrimp, thawed if frozen, tail shells removed...

Ingredients 1 can (12 oz) Cascadian Farm® frozen organic lemonade concentrate, thawed 1 bag (10 oz) Cascadian Farm® frozen organic strawberries, thawed 1 cup water 5 cups ginger ale, club soda or lemon-lime carbonated beverage Preparation In blender, place lemonade concentrate and strawberries; blend on high speed until smooth. Pour into nonmetal freezer container. Stir in water. Cover; freeze at least 4 hours. If mixture is frozen solid, let stand at room temperature about 15 min....

Ingredients 1/2 cup basil pesto 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium onion, thinly sliced (about 1 cup) 1 medium orange bell pepper, cut into bite-size strips 1 medium yellow bell pepper, cut into bite-size strips 1 lb boneless beef top sirloin steak, cut into 4 pieces 1 teaspoon garlic-pepper blend 1/2 teaspoon salt...

Ingredients 1 1/4 pounds pork boneless loin or leg 1 teaspoon cornstarch 1 teaspoon soy sauce 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper 2 medium celery stalks, cut into 1/4-inch diagonal slices (1 cup) 1 small red or green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces 2 cups bean sprouts (4 ounces) 4 ounces fresh mushrooms (1 1/4 cups)...

Ingredients 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 pounds onions, thinly sliced 1/2 cup water (or low-sodium chicken stock) 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1 teaspoon sugar Coarse salt Preparation In a medium pot, heat oil overmedium heat and cook onions,covered, stirring occasionally untiltranslucent, about 15 minutes.Add water, vinegar, and sugarand cook uncovered, stirring, untilonions are caramelized, about30 minutes more. Season withsalt. Let cool completely. Related Video

Ingredients 2 heads bibb lettuce, leaves separated 2 carrots, very thinly sliced crosswise, preferably with a mandoline 4 radishes, very thinly sliced crosswise, preferably with a mandoline 20 fresh mint leaves 20 fresh basil leaves White Miso Dressing Preparation Arrange lettuce on a large platter. Top with carrots, radishes, mint, and basil; serve with dressing on the side. Related Video

Ingredients 2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened 1/2 cup milk 1 teaspoon grated orange peel 1 egg 2/3 cup sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted Preparation Heat oven to 400°F. Grease bottoms only of 24 miniature (1 3/4x1 inch) muffin cups with shortening or cooking spray, or line with paper baking cups. In medium bowl, stir Bisquick mix, 1/4 cup sugar, the softened butter, milk, orange peel and egg until blended; beat vigorously with spoon 30 seconds....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons coarse salt 1/4 cup coriander seeds, toasted 2 tablespoons packed dark-brown sugar 2 tablespoons black peppercorns, cracked 4 large cloves garlic, thinly sliced 2 large fresh bay leaves, coarsely chopped 3 tablespoons grapeseed oil 4 (7-ounce) skinless salmon fillets Wilted Savoy Cabbage Braised Fingerling Potatoes Green Herb Coulis Preparation In a medium bowl, mix together salt, coriander seeds, brown sugar, black peppercorns, garlic, and bay leaves. Rub salt mixture all over salmon fillets and place in a shallow baking dish; let stand at room temperature for 45 minutes....

Ingredients 1 box (7.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ Suddenly Salad® ranch and bacon salad mix 1/3 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing 1/4 cup sour cream 2 oz blue cheese, crumbled (1/2 cup) 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 cup grape tomatoes, cut in half 1 red bell pepper, chopped 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion 1 package (6 oz) refrigerated seasoned steak strips, chopped 1 bag (6 oz) fresh baby spinach leaves...

Ingredients 2 active dry yeast 2 cups warm milk 9 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting 1 1/2 cups sugar 2 teaspoons mahlepi 1/2 cup simmering water, plus 1 Tablespoon water 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted and cooled, plus more for bowl and baking sheet 6 large eggs 1 tablespoon grated orange zest 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt 4 hard-boiled eggs, dyed red 1 tablespoon sesame seeds Preparation In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk....

Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ dark chocolate cake mix Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box 2 containers (12 oz each) Betty Crocker™ Whipped vanilla frosting 1/2 cup marshmallow creme 10 rectangular chocolate graham crackers 1 1/2 teaspoons unsweetened baking cocoa Green food color 1 bottle (2.25 oz) Betty Crocker™ green apple decorating sugar 3 sugar-style ice cream cones with pointed ends 1 red gum drop...

Ingredients 1 loaf challah bread 3 cups whole milk 1 cup heavy whipping cream 6 tablespoons packed brown sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon 2 eggs 4 1/4 cups French Toast Crunch™ cereal 2 to 4 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon powdered sugar Preparation Thickly slice bread. Let stand unwrapped 8 hours. In 2-quart saucepan, heat milk, 1/2 cup of the cream, the brown sugar, 1 teaspoon of the vanilla and the cinnamon just until tiny bubbles form around outer edge....

Ingredients 1/3 cup sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated) 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ chocolate fudge cake mix 1/2 cup vegetable oil 3/4 cup applesauce 2 eggs 1/3 cup chopped pecans Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Grease and lightly flour 9- or 10-inch springform pan, or spray with baking spray with flour. In small microwavable bowl, microwave condensed milk and chocolate chips uncovered on Medium (50%) about 1 minute or until chocolate can be stirred smooth; set aside....

Ingredients 1/4 cup port wine 1/4 cup orange juice 1 tablespoon cider vinegar 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt 2 pork tenderloins (about 3/4 pound each) 6 plums, pitted and cut in half 1/4 cup plum jam Preparation Mix all Port Wine Marinade ingredients. Place pork in shallow glass or plastic dish. Using meat injector, fill injector container to 1-ounce line. Inject marinade into pork every 1 to 2 inches, pushing plunger down slowly....

Ingredients 6 fresh large portabella mushroom caps 1 large bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch slices 1 large red onion, sliced 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt 1 round focaccia bread (8 or 9 inch) 1/4 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing 1/4 cup basil pesto 4 leaf lettuce leaves Preparation Heat gas or charcoal grill. Brush mushrooms, bell pepper and onion with oil; sprinkle with seasoned salt. Place vegetables in grill basket (grill “wok”)....

Ingredients 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup hazelnut flour 1 1/4 teaspoons coarse salt 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 1/2 cups grated Gruyere cheese (grated using the small holes of a box grater) 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold, cut into small pieces 1 large egg, room temperature 2 tablespoons heavy cream Maldon sea salt, for garnish (optional) Preparation Place flours, salt, and pepper in the bowl of a food processor; pulse to combine....

Ingredients 1 bottle (1 liter) vodka 1 tangerine, preferably organic, washed well 5 cardamom pods, lightly crushed 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise 3 unsprayed spruce or other pine sprigs (about 2 inches long) 5 juniper berries, lightly crushed Preparation For the tangerine version:Remove peel from tangerine in long strips using a vegetable peeler, making sure not to include any white pith. Add peel directly to bottle of vodka. For the vanilla-cardamom version: Add cardamom pods and vanilla bean directly to bottle of vodka....