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Ingredients 2 c. all-purpose flour 1 tsp. sugar 1/4 tsp. salt 10 tbsp. cold unsalted butter 1 large egg yolk mixed with 1/4 cup ice water Preparation Step 1In a food processor, pulse the flour with the sugar and salt. Add the butter and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse meal. Add the egg yolk and pulse until a crumbly dough forms.Step 2Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface; knead 3 times until it just comes together....

Ingredients 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 cup buttermilk3 tablespoons olive oil Preparation In a large bowl, combine the flour, cheese, basil, baking powder, baking soda, salt and pepper. Stir in buttermilk and oil just until moistened. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; gently knead three times. Roll dough to 1/2-in....

Ingredients 12 ounces uncooked linguine2 garlic cloves, minced1 can (2 ounces) anchovies, undrained1 tablespoon olive oil1 bottle (8 ounces) clam juice1 can (6-1/2 ounces) minced clams, undrained1/3 cup water2 tablespoons dried oregano1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper5 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheeseOptional: Chopped fresh parsley and fresh oregano leaves Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions. In a saucepan, saute garlic and anchovies in oil for 3 minutes, breaking up anchovies....

Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar1/3 cup peanut butter1 graham cracker or chocolate crumb crust (9 inches)1/2 cup strawberry preserves2 cups whipped toppingChopped salted peanuts, optional Preparation In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and peanut butter until smooth. Spoon into crust. Top with preserves and whipped topping. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.

Ingredients 3 celery ribs4 hard-boiled large eggs12 whole cloves4 pimiento slices20 carrot curls4 tomato slices4 lettuce leaves2 cups chicken salad12 ripe olive slices8 whole pitted ripe olives Preparation Cut eight 1-in. celery sticks and set aside. Cut eight 1-1/2-in. pieces from remaining ribs; with a sharp knife, make lengthwise cuts in each piece, as close together as possible, beginning 1/2 in. from one end. Place in ice water. Refrigerate until celery begins to separate, about 1 hour....

Ingredients 1 cup sugar2/3 cup heavy whipping cream1/2 cup maple syrup2 tablespoons butter3/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans, toasted Preparation In a heavy 1-qt. saucepan, combine sugar, cream and syrup. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture boils. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, uncovered, until a candy thermometer reads 234° (soft-ball stage), stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat. Add butter; do not stir. Cool, without stirring, to 160°. Stir in pecans....

Ingredients 6 large tomatoes, cut into wedges1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions1/3 cup olive oil1/4 cup red wine vinegar1/4 cup minced fresh parsley2 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon snipped fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper Preparation Place tomatoes and onions in a shallow serving bowl. In another bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; pour over tomatoes. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight....

Ingredients 1 cup ketchup1 cup salsa or picante sauce1/4 cup tomato juice3 medium plum tomatoes, chopped2 medium ripe avocados, peeled and chopped1 medium red onion, finely chopped1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro1 pound frozen cooked salad shrimp, thawed and well drainedTortilla chips Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. Spread into a 9-in. pie plate; top with shrimp....

Ingredients 1 1/2 lb. beef chuck kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper canola oil 8 slice white cheddar cheese 4 large brioche hamburger buns Cooked Maple-Cured Bacon Butter lettuce, sliced tomato, and red onion Ketchup, mayonnaise, and Dijon mustard Preparation Step 1Put the freshly ground beef in the bowl of a standing electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Add 2 tablespoons of ice water and mix on low speed for 30 seconds....

Ingredients 6 large egg yolks2 cups whole milk2/3 cup sugar4 teaspoons grated lemon zest1/4 teaspoon salt2 teaspoons vanilla extract2 cups prepared mincemeat1/3 cup lemon juice1 prepared angel food cake (8 to 10 ounces)1 cup heavy whipping cream3 tablespoons confectioners’ sugarRed and green candied cherries, optional Preparation In a saucepan, combine egg yolks, milk, sugar, lemon zest and salt until blended. Cook over medium-low heat until mixture reaches 160°, about 12-15 minutes....

Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheeseOptional toppings: Toasted sesame seeds, minced fresh rosemary and paprika Optional garnishes: Halved rye crisps and rolled tortilla chips Preparation In a large bowl, combine cheeses. Shape into 36 balls; roll balls in toppings as desired. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. To serve, if desired, press a rye crisp or rolled tortilla chip into the top of each cheese ball....

Ingredients 4 cans (15-1/2 ounces each) navy or cannellini beans, rinsed and drained2 smoked ham hocks (about 1 pound)1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce1 large onion, chopped3/4 cup packed brown sugar3/4 cup molasses1/4 cup cider vinegar1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce2-1/2 teaspoons ground mustard1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper12 bacon strips, cooked and crumbledOptional: Pickled jalapeno peppers and pickled red onions Preparation In a greased 5-qt. slow cooker, combine first 11 ingredients. Cook, covered, on low 7-9 hours....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened1/2 cup shortening2 cups sugar4 large eggs, room temperature3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1-1/2 cups buttermilk2 teaspoons vanilla extract1-1/2 cups ground walnutsFROSTING:11 ounces cream cheese, softened3/4 cup butter, softened5 to 5-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract1/3 cup finely chopped walnuts Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Cream butter, shortening and granulated sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk and vanilla....

Ingredients 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1 cup quick-cooking oats1/2 cup sugar1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt2 egg whites1/2 cup water1/3 cup canola oil1 cup fresh or frozen blueberriesTOPPING:2 tablespoons sugar1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon Preparation In a bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In another bowl, beat egg whites, water and oil. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in blueberries. Fill paper-lined muffin cups or muffin cups coated with cooking spray three-fourths full....

Ingredients 1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/2 cup cake flour1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon sugar1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon baking soda3/4 ounce cold reduced-fat cream cheese1 tablespoon cold butter1/4 cup plus 1/2 teaspoon buttermilk, divided Preparation In a small bowl, combine the flours, baking powder, sugar, salt and baking soda. Cut in cream cheese and butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in 1/4 cup buttermilk just until moistened. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead 5-6 times....

Ingredients 4 cups sliced peeled ripe peaches1 cup sugar, divided2 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca1 teaspoon lemon juice1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts1/4 cup cold butter1 unbaked pastry shell (9 inches)Whipped cream or ice cream, optional Preparation In a large bowl, combine the peaches, 1/4 cup sugar, tapioca and lemon juice; let stand for 15 minutes. In a small bowl, combine the flour, nuts and remaining sugar; cut in butter until crumbly....

Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar1/2 cup peanut butter6 tablespoons whole milk1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed1 graham cracker crust (9 inches)1/4 cup chopped peanuts Preparation In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. beat in sugar and peanut butter. Gradually add milk. Fold in whipped topping; spoon into the crust. Sprinkle with peanuts. Chill overnight.

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, cubed1 cup water1/4 cup baking cocoa1 cup all-purpose flour1 cup cake flour1 cup sugar blend1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt2 large eggs, lightly beaten1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream1/2 cup unsweetened applesauceFROSTING:1/2 cup reduced-fat butter, softened3 cups confectioners’ sugar1/4 cup baking cocoa1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 to 3 tablespoons fat-free milk Preparation In a large saucepan, bring the butter, water and cocoa just to a boil. Immediately remove from the heat....

Ingredients 4 c. arugula (about 2.5 ounces) 1 mango 1 red pepper 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 tsp. balsamic vinegar Sea salt 2 tsp. honey 1 tsp. Dijon mustard 1 boneless chicken breast (about 4 ounces) 1/4 c. slivered almonds Preparation Step 1In a large bowl, combine arugula, mango, and red pepper. In another, smaller bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, and a pinch of salt. Set aside.Step 2In a shallow, wide bowl, stir together honey and mustard....

Ingredients Pastry for double-crust pie (9 inches)6 cups thinly sliced peeled apples, divided1/2 cup sugar1/4 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup crushed gingersnaps1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans1/4 cup butter, melted1/4 cup maple syrup Preparation Line a 9-in. pie pan with the bottom crust. Place half of the apples in the crust; set aside. In a bowl, combine sugars, gingersnaps, cinnamon, nuts and butter; sprinkle half over apples in crust....