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Ingredients 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled) 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 teaspoon fine salt 2 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature 1/2 cup granulated sugar 3/4 cup packed light-brown sugar 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 2 large eggs 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (6 ounces) 1 cup toffee pieces 1 cup old-fashioned oats Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. In a medium bowl, using a mixer, beat butter and sugars until pale and fluffy, 4 minutes....

Ingredients 3 medium tart cooking apples (Granny Smith, Greening, Rome, Breaburn), unpeeled and sliced (3 cups) 1/2 cup water 1/3 cup sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Preparation Place apple slices in 2-quart microwavable casserole or large microwavable bowl. Stir in water, sugar and cinnamon. Cover and microwave on High 5 minutes. Uncover and microwave about 5 minutes longer or until apples are tender when pierced with fork. Related Video

Ingredients 16 uncooked extra-large shrimp (about 1 lb), thawed if frozen, peeled (with tail shells left on), deveined 1 tablespoon butter or margarine 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion 2 tablespoons finely chopped celery 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 2 tablespoons dry white wine or nonalcoholic white wine 1/2 cup soft bread crumbs (about 1 slice bread) 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream 1...

Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for drizzling 1 sliced leek 1 sliced garlic clove 2 cups sliced mushrooms (5 ounces) Coarse salt 2 pitas 4 tablespoons ricotta Red-pepper flakes Preparation Set oven to 425 degrees. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add leek and garlic and cook until tender, about 4 minutes. Increase heat to medium-high, add mushrooms, and cook about 2 minutes more....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 2 ounces slab bacon, cut into 1/3-inch dice 4 tablespoons minced shallot 2 pounds mussels, well scrubbed and debearded 1 cup hard apple cider 2 to 3 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley Preparation In a medium saucepan, heat butter until melted over medium-high heat. Add bacon and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in shallots and cook for 1 minute. Add mussels and cider and bring to a boil....

Ingredients 1 naan flat bread 1/2 teaspoon olive oil 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (2 oz) 3 cherry tomatoes, halved Salt and pepper 3 fresh basil leaves, coarsely torn Preparation Heat gas or charcoal grill. When grill is hot, cook naan bread over medium heat about 45 seconds on each side. Remove from heat. To assemble pizza, brush oil over one side of bread. Top with cheese and tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper....

Ingredients 8 ounces skinless salmon fillet, cut into 3/4-inch slices Coarse salt 2 tablespoons Japanese soy sauce 4 large eggs 4 tablespoons finely diced onion (about 1/2 onion) 1/4 cup tomato juice 1 1/2 tablespoons cooking sake 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 cup Nobu’s Perfect Japanese Rice 1 sheet toasted nori 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds, for garnish Preparation Place salmon in a small pot with 1 inch of salted cold water....

Ingredients 4-pound pork boneless loin roast 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 cup dry sherry 1 tablespoon ground mustard (dry) 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme leaves 1 1/4 teaspoons ground ginger 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1/2 cup plum jam Preparation Trim excess fat from pork. Heat oil in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook pork in oil about 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until brown on all sides....

Ingredients 1 pound pork boneless sirloin or loin, cut into 1-inch cubes 1 envelope (1 1/4 ounces) taco seasoning mix 3 corn tortillas (5 or 6 inches in diameter), cut into 1-inch squares 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with jalapeños, undrained 2 cans (15 1/2 ounces each) great northern beans, drained 1 carton (32 ounces) chicken broth 4 corn tortillas (5 or 6 inches in diameter), cut in half, then cut into 1/2-inch strips...

Ingredients 2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 2/3 cup butter or margarine 1/2 cup shredded provolone cheese (2 ounces) 1/4 cup Kalamata or ripe olives, well drained and chopped 3/4 cup buttermilk Preparation Heat oven to 425°. Stir together flour, baking powder and salt in large bowl. Cut in butter and cheese, using pastry blender or crisscrossing 2 knives, until mixture looks like coarse crumbs....

Ingredients 4 slices bacon 1/2 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/4 teaspoon paprika 1 rabbit, cut up (3 to 3 1/2 pounds) 8 ounces mushrooms, cut in half 1 jar (15 ounces) whole onion 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 1 dried bay leaf 1 bottle (12 ounces) Irish stout or dark beer 1 tablespoon cornstarch 2 tablespoons cold water...

Ingredients 1 medium zucchini, sliced (2 cups) 1 medium yellow summer squash, sliced (1 1/2 cups) 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced 2 cloves garlic, peeled Cooking spray 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne) Dippers (baby-cut carrots, cucumber slices, green bell pepper strips, toasted pita bread wedges, baked tortilla chips), if desired Preparation Heat oven to 400°. Spread zucchini, yellow squash, bell pepper, onion and garlic in jelly roll pan, 15 1/2x10 1/2x1 inch....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon canola oil 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (1 to 1 1/4 pounds total) 3 cloves garlic, peeled and thinly sliced 1 teaspoon finely shredded lime peel 2 tablespoons lime juice 2 teaspoons snipped fresh cilantro 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1 medium fresh navel orange Preparation In a large skillet heat oil over medium heat. Add chicken and garlic; cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink (170°F), turning chicken once and stirring garlic occasionally....

Ingredients 1 large disk plus 1 small disk Versatile Pate Brisee All-purpose flour, for surface 5 pounds heirloom baking apples, such as Arkansas Black, Carpentin, Jonathan, Knobbed Russet, or Northern Spy (about 10) 1 1/2 cups fresh or thawed frozen cranberries 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Salt 2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces 1 large egg yolk lightly beaten with 2 tablespoons heavy cream, for egg wash...

Ingredients 2 bunches asparagus (2 pounds), trimmed 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, cut into pieces Coarse salt and ground pepper 1/3 cup toasted hazelnuts (loose skins rubbed off), chopped Preparation Set a steamer basket in a saucepan with 2 inches simmering water. Add asparagus, cover, and steam until crisp-tender, about 6 minutes. Transfer to a platter. Discard water and wipe pan dry. Heat butter over medium, swirling pan occasionally, until golden brown and most of the foam has subsided, 5 to 6 minutes....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar 1 large eggplant, cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch slices Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper 12 ounces fresh whole-milk ricotta cheese (about 1 1/2 cups) 2/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for sprinkling 8 basil leaves, thinly sliced Savory Tomato Sauce Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Stir olive oil and vinegar together in a small bowl and brush onto both sides of the eggplant slices; season both sides with salt and pepper....

Ingredients 1 pouch (17.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ oatmeal cookie mix 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 egg 1 tablespoon water 1 zucchini, grated, squeezed dry 1/3 cup sliced almonds Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Line 2 cookie sheets with cooking parchment paper. In medium bowl, stir cookie mix, butter, egg and water until soft dough forms. Gently stir in zucchini and half of the almonds. Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls about 2 inches apart onto cookie sheets....

Ingredients 12 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 1 1/2 lb) 1/2 cup white wine or apple juice 1/2 cup chicken broth 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons balsamic or red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel 1 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation Remove fat from chicken. In shallow glass or plastic dish, mix remaining ingredients. Add chicken; turn to coat....

Ingredients 1 sprig of flat parsley 2 sprigs of fresh thyme 1 bay leaf Preparation Tie ingredients together with string. Tying the bundle in cheesecloth makes it easier to retrieve from the pot. Related Video

Ingredients 4 oz unsweetened baking chocolate 1/4 cup butter 1/4 cup canola oil 2 eggs 3/4 cup Truvía™ Baking Blend 2 teaspoons vanilla 1/2 cup Gold Medal™ unbleached all-purpose flour 2 cups Cascadian Farm™ frozen organic red raspberries (from 10-oz bag) 1/2 teaspoon Truvía™ Baking Blend Frozen (thawed) sugar-free whipped topping, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 8- or 9-inch square pan with cooking spray. In 1-quart saucepan, melt chocolate and butter over low heat, stirring frequently....