Ingredients 1 pound dark chocolate, coarsely chopped1 teaspoon instant espresso powder1/2 cup dried cherries or blueberries1/2 cup macadamia nuts, chopped 1/2 cup chopped cashews1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt, optional Preparation Line the bottom and sides of a 15x10x1-in. baking pan with parchment; grease the paper and set aside. In a double boiler or metal bowl over hot water, melt chocolate; stir until smooth. Stir in espresso powder and half the cherries and nuts....
Ingredients 2-1/3 cups boiling water1 cup old-fashioned oats1/2 cup butter, cubed1/3 cup molasses5-1/2 to 6-1/2 cups all-purpose flour5 teaspoons active dry yeast2 teaspoons salt Preparation In a large bowl, pour boiling water over oats. Stir in butter and molasses. Let stand until mixture cools to 120°-130°, stirring occasionally. In another bowl, combine 3-1/2 cups flour, yeast and salt. Beat in oat mixture until blended. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough....
Ingredients 1 package (4.6 ounces) cook-and-serve vanilla pudding mix1 envelope unflavored gelatin1 cup orange juice1 tablespoon grated orange zest2 loaf-shaped angel food cakes (10-1/2 ounces each)2 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped Preparation Prepare pudding according to package directions; set aside. In a small sauce-pan, sprinkle gelatin over orange juice; let stand for 1 minute. Cook and stir over low heat until gelatin is completely dissolved. Stir into pudding. Add orange zest....
Ingredients 1/2 cup thawed orange juice concentrate1/4 cup honey1/4 cup soy sauce1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder1/2 teaspoon garlic powder4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each) Preparation In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Pour 1/2 cup marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 2 hours. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade. Drain and discard marinade. Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, lightly coat the grill rack....
Ingredients 3 large beefsteak tomatoes, cored Olive oil, for brushing Coarse salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 heads garlic, outer skins removed and cut in half lengthwise 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil Coarse salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 (4- to 5-oz.) flatbreads Roasted Garlic Puree Coarse salt 2 balls fresh mozzarella, each cut into 6 slices 1/4 c. grated Pecorino Romano cheese 2 tbsp. aged balsamic vinegar 10 basil leaves, chopped...
Ingredients 1 1/4 lb. parsnips 3 large eggs 1 c. milk 1/2 c. heavy cream 1 3/4 tsp. kosher salt 1/4 tsp. Freshly ground pepper Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 325°F. Lightly butter ten 1/4-cup ramekins or an 8-by-12-inch glass baking dish. In a medium saucepan, steam the parsnips until very tender, about 25 minutes.Step 2Transfer the parsnips to a food processor and puree. Strain the puree through a coarse sieve into a medium bowl....
Ingredients CRUST:1 cup all-purpose flour1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup butterFILLING:2 cans (one 29 ounces, one 15-1/4 ounces) sliced peaches, drained2 large eggs1 cup sugar1/4 teaspoon salt3 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 cup sour cream Preparation In a small bowl, combine flour, confectioners’ sugar and salt. Cut in butter to form a dough. Pat lightly into an ungreased 11x7-in. baking pan. Arrange peaches over the crust; set aside. In another bowl, beat eggs....
Ingredients 2/3 cup graham cracker crumbs4-1/2 teaspoons sugar2 tablespoons butter, melted10 large marshmallows2 tablespoons orange juice4-1/2 teaspoons confectioners’ sugar1/2 cup heavy whipping cream1 cup chopped peeled fresh or frozen unsweetened peaches, thawed Preparation Line an 8x4-in. loaf pan with plastic wrap; coat with cooking spray. In a small bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, sugar and butter. Reserve 2 tablespoons for topping. Press remaining crumb mixture into prepared pan; set aside....
Ingredients 1 package (14 ounces) deluxe macaroni and cheese dinner mix9 cups water, divided1 cup fresh broccoli florets2 tablespoons finely chopped onion1 can (10-1/2 ounces) condensed cheddar cheese soup, undiluted2-1/2 cups 2% milk1 cup chopped fully cooked ham Preparation Set aside cheese sauce packet from macaroni and cheese mix. In a large saucepan, bring 8 cups water to a boil. Add macaroni; cook for 8-10 minutes or until tender. Meanwhile, in another large saucepan, bring remaining water to a boil....
Ingredients 1 teaspoon plus 1/2 cup butter, divided1 cup packed light brown sugar1/2 cup light corn syrup1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar3/4 cup sweetened condensed milk1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation Line an 8-in. square baking dish with foil and grease the foil with 1 teaspoon butter; set aside. In a large heavy saucepan, combine the brown sugar, corn syrup, cream of tartar and remaining butter; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly....
Ingredients 2 beef tenderloin steaks (8 ounces each)3 tablespoons butter, divided1 tablespoon olive oil1 cup merlot2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream1/8 teaspoon salt Preparation In a small skillet, cook steaks in 1 tablespoon butter and the olive oil over medium heat until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°), 4-6 minutes on each side. Remove and keep warm. In the same skillet, add wine, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan....
Ingredients 20 oz. blackberries 3/4 c. sugar 2 tbsp. cornstarch tsp. salt all-purpose flour Pate Brisee 2 tbsp. unsalted butter 1 large egg yolk 1 tbsp. heavy cream whipped cream Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Gently toss blackberries with sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a large bowl.Step 2On a floured surface, roll 1 disk of Pate Brisee to 1/8-inch thickness. Using a 5 1/2-inch biscuit cutter, cut out 6 rounds....
Ingredients 1 cup sugar1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce1/4 cup egg substitute1 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt1 cup sliced peeled tart apple (about 1 medium)1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecansTOPPING:1/4 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup chopped pecans1 tablespoon butter, melted1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon Preparation In a small bowl, combine the sugar, applesauce and egg substitute. Combine the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to the applesauce mixture....
Ingredients 1-1/2 cups cold 2% milk1/3 cup thawed orange juice concentrate1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix3/4 cup sour cream1 can (20 ounces) pineapple tidbits, drained1 can (15-1/4 ounces) sliced peaches, drained1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained2 firm bananas, sliced1 medium apple, chopped Preparation In a large bowl, whisk milk, orange juice concentrate and pudding mix 2 minutes. Stir in sour cream. Add remaining ingredients; toss gently to coat....
Ingredients 2 large eggs, lightly beaten1 cup buttermilk4 teaspoons sugar1 teaspoon grated orange zest1/4 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/8 teaspoon salt6 slices day-old bread Preparation In a bowl, combine eggs, buttermilk, sugar, orange peel, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Soak bread for 2 minutes per side. Cook on a greased hot griddle until golden brown on both sides and cooked through.
Ingredients 1-3/4 cups cake flour1 cup sugar2 teaspoons baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup canola oil1/2 cup orange juice4 egg whites2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar Preparation In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients. Add oil and orange juice; beat until smooth. In another bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Fold into orange juice mixture. Coat a 9x5-in. loaf pan with cooking spray; dust with flour. Pour batter into pan....
Ingredients 2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted2-1/2 cups milk1/2 pound Velveeta, cubed4 cups chopped cooked chicken or turkey1 package (7 ounces) elbow macaroni3 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped1/2 cup butter, melted, divided1-1/2 cups soft bread crumbs Preparation In a large bowl, combine the soup, milk, and cheese. Add chicken, macaroni and eggs. Stir in 1/4 cup melted butter. Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish....
Ingredients 3 c. freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1 tbsp. unsalted butter 2 c. low-fat sour cream 1/2 c. all-purpose flour 5 large egg yolks 7 large egg whites 1 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper 2 tbsp. chopped fresh chives Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.Step 2Butter a 2-quart souffle dish. Add 1 cup cheese, tilting dish to cover bottom and sides with cheese. Shake out any excess. Set aside in the refrigerator....
Ingredients 4 salmon fillets (6 ounces each)1/4 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup maple syrup3 tablespoons bourbon2 tablespoons olive oil1/4 cup chopped walnuts4 green onions, chopped4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled Preparation Place salmon in a shallow dish. Combine brown sugar, maple syrup and bourbon; pour over salmon. Let stand 15 minutes. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add salmon; cook until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 4-6 minutes on each side....
Ingredients 1/3 cup butter, softened3/4 cup sugar1 large egg, room temperature1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 teaspoon maple flavoring2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1-1/4 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon salt1/2 cup heavy whipping cream1/2 cup maple syrup1/2 cup finely chopped pecans, dividedFILLING:1/2 cup butter, softened1/2 cup shortening1 teaspoon maple flavoring4 cups confectioners’ sugar1/4 cup heavy whipping cream2 tablespoons maple syrup Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes....
