Ingredients 2 beef flank steaks (1 pound each) 1/4 cup honey 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon grated gingerroot 1 can or bottle (12 ounces) regular or nonalcoholic beer 8 pita breads (6 inches in diameter), cut in half to form pockets 2 medium tomatoes, sliced 1 large grilled sliced onion Preparation Trim fat from beef. Make cuts about 1/2 inch apart and 1/8 inch deep in diamond pattern on both sides of beef....
Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/4 teaspoons coarse salt 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened, plus more for pan 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar 1/4 cup chopped dried apricots 1/4 cup dried cranberries 1/4 cup candied citron 1/4 cup dried currants 1/2 cup whiskey or brandy 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest Preparation Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Sift together flour and salt into a medium bowl. Beat butter with a mixer on medium-high speed until fluffy, 3 to 5 minutes, scraping down sides of bowl with a rubber spatula as needed....
Ingredients 1 cup finely chopped fresh pineapple 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh strawberries (6 large) 2 kiwifruit, peeled, finely chopped 1 tablespoon grated orange peel 3 to 4 tablespoons fresh orange juice 1 bakery fruit-and-nut loaf (16 oz), cut into 14 (1/2 inch thick) diagonal slices 7 teaspoons butter or margarine, softened 7 teaspoons cinnamon-sugar Preparation Set oven control to broil. In small bowl, mix pineapple, strawberries, kiwifruit, orange peel and orange juice....
Ingredients 1 loaf (1 lb) french bread 3 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (6 oz) 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, if desired Preparation Heat gas or charcoal grill. Cut loaf of bread into 1-inch-thick slices. Lightly spread one side of each slice of bread with butter. Place slices, butter side down, on ungreased cookie sheet. Sprinkle cheese, bacon and parsley evenly on bread slices....
Ingredients 6 wonton wrappers (3 1/2-inch square) 1 tablespoon Italian dressing 2 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese 1 bag (5 oz) spring mix salad greens or 6 cups assorted greens 1/4 cup Italian dressing 1/3 cup red or green pistachio nuts, coarsely chopped Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Place wonton wrappers on cutting board. In each wrapper, cut 3/8- to 1/2-inch strips to within 1/2 inch of bottom. Make 2 or 3 pleats in the same direction on bottom edge of each wrapper to form fan base; spread strips gently to form fan shape....
Ingredients 30 chocolate wafers 2 tablespoons dark-brown sugar 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 1 1/2 cups pure pumpkin puree (from a 15-ounce can) 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature 1/2 cup packed dark-brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 cup pure maple syrup 1 cup cold heavy cream 1 cup cold heavy cream 1 tablespoon confectioners’ sugar Preparation Make the crust: Preheat oven to 325 degrees. In a food processor, process wafers and brown sugar until finely ground....
Ingredients 1 medium zucchini, thinly sliced lengthwise 3 medium radishes, thinly sliced 4 teaspoons olive oil, divided 6 strips lemon zest plus 3 tablespoons juice 3/4 pound extra-jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 clove garlic, minced Salt and pepper 2 cups fresh basil leaves 1/2 cup Israeli couscous, cooked according to package instructions Preparation In a small bowl, toss together zucchini, radishes, 1 teaspoon oil, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice....
Ingredients 3 cups cake flour or 2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/4 cups unsweetened baking cocoa 1 1/2 cups hot strong coffee 1 cup butter, softened 1/3 cup vegetable oil 2 teaspoons vanilla 1 teaspoon peppermint extract 2 cups packed light brown sugar 3 eggs 2 egg yolks 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened...
Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ devil's food cake mix Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box 2 tubs (12 oz) Betty Crocker™ Whipped Fluffy White Frosting 3/4 teaspoon neon green paste food color 1/4 teaspoon purple paste food color 48 assorted colors ring-shaped gummy candies or fruit-flavored ring-shaped hard candies Candy eyes Licorice whips, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 6 miniature marshmallows 1/2 cup candy corn...
Ingredients 2 cans (15.5 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained 1 3/4 cups cooked long-grain white rice 1/3 cup plain dried breadcrumbs 1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 2 large eggs, lightly beaten Coarse salt and ground pepper 1/3 cup olive oil, divided 8 hamburger buns Toppings, such as mayonnaise, mustard, lettuce, avocado, tomato, cheese, and cucumber (optional) Preparation In a large bowl, mash beans until a coarse paste forms....
Ingredients 1-pound pork tenderloin 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup pineapple or orange marmalade spreadable fruit 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 2 teaspoons cider vinegar 1/2 teaspoon grated gingerroot 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper, if desired Preparation Remove fat from pork. Cut pork into 1/4-inch slices. Sprinkle both sides of pork with salt. Spray 12-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Cook pork in skillet 5 to 6 minutes, turning once, until no longer pink....
Ingredients 1 pound small sweet peppers 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1 clove garlic, chopped 1 teaspoon red-wine vinegar 1 bunch radishes, for serving Preparation Heat oven to 400 degrees. On a rimmed baking sheet, drizzle peppers with 1 tablespoon oil. Season with salt and pepper and toss to coat. Roast until tender, about 18 minutes....
Ingredients Ice cubes or crushed ice 3 tablespoons Scotch whisky (1 1/2 oz) 1 1/2 tablespoons sweet vermouth (3/4 oz) Preparation In martini shaker with ice, shake whisky and vermouth until blended. Pour into chilled martini glass, straining out ice. Related Video
Ingredients 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef 1 package (1 oz) Old El Paso™ taco seasoning mix 4 slices (1 oz each) Monterey Jack cheese 4 burger buns, split 1 avocado, pitted, peeled and sliced 1/4 cup Old El Paso™ Thick ’n Chunky salsa 1 jalapeño chile, chopped, if desired Preparation Heat gas or charcoal grill. In medium bowl, mix beef and taco seasoning mix. Shape mixture into 4 patties, about 3/4 inch thick....
Ingredients 1/2 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1/2 pound fully cooked Polish sausage, cut into 1/2-inch slices 1 can (15 to 16 ounces) great northern beans, rinsed and drained 1 can (15 to 16 ounces) dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with olive oil, garlic and spices, undrained 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar 4 medium green onions, sliced (1/4 cup)...
Ingredients 12 half-inch-thick slices good-quality white bread 6 ounces Gruyere cheese, very thinly sliced 3/4 pound sliced smoked salmon 1 tablespoon Lemon Confit Lemon Confit 1 tablespoon thinly sliced chives 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted Preparation Lay the bread slices out on a clean work surface. Place the Gruyere on 6 slices and the smoked salmon on the other 6 slices. Sprinkle the salmon with the lemon confit and chives....
Ingredients 2 cups superfine sugar 1/4 cup liquid glucose or light corn syrup Preparation Place sugar, glucose, and 1 1/2 cups water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over low heat, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved. Let boil for 3 minutes, skimming surface as necessary. Strain through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl and let cool. Store in an airtight container, refrigerated, up to 2 weeks....
Ingredients 4 bone-in skin-on chicken breast halves 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 pounds tomatillos 2 serrano chiles 1/2 head garlic, unpeeled, cloves separated 1 large onion, quartered 2 small poblano peppers 1/2 bunch fresh cilantro 1/2 teaspoon cumin Juice of 2 limes, plus more if desired Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place chicken breast, skin side up, on a rimmed baking sheet; drizzle with olive oil and generously season with salt and pepper....
Ingredients 2 tomatoes, cut into wedges 4 small Persian or Kirby cucumbers, cut into spears 1/2 cup Kalamata or other briny black olives 1 red onion, thinly sliced 1 pound Greek feta cheese, sliced Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper Garnish: fresh oregano sprigs Preparation Arrange tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, onion, and cheese on a platter. Drizzle with oil, and season with salt and pepper. Garnish with oregano sprigs....
Ingredients 1/3 cup olive or vegetable oil 1/4 cup coarsely chopped walnuts, toasted 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 garlic clove 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper Preparation Place all ingredients in blender or food processor. Cover and blend on high speed about 1 minute or until smooth. Related Video
