Ingredients 1/2 c. Crème fraîche 2 tbsp. buttermilk 2 tbsp. Chopped mint 2 tbsp. minced chives 1 lemon 7 clove garlic salt Freshly ground black pepper 4 Thai chiles 1 tsp. ground cardamom 1/2 tsp. ground cumin 2 tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 large egg 1 c. panko (Japanese bread crumbs) 16 large shrimp vegetable oil salt 4 thin flatbreads 1 Hass avocado 1/4 c. sliced pickled red onions (from a jar of pickled beets and onions)...

Ingredients 3/4 cup mayonnaise1 cup sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour1/4 cup baking cocoa2 teaspoons baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup waterCHOCOLATE FROSTING:2 tablespoons butter, softened1-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar2 tablespoons baking cocoa2 tablespoons warm milk1 teaspoon vanilla extractDash salt Preparation In a large bowl, beat the mayonnaise, sugar and vanilla until smooth. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; add to mayonnaise mixture alternately with water, beating well after each addition....

Ingredients DOUGH:1 cup butter, softened1-1/2 cups packed dark brown sugar1 large egg, room temperature2 tablespoons molasses1 tablespoon dark corn syrup4 cups all-purpose flour4 teaspoons ground cinnamon1 tablespoon ground cloves2 teaspoons ground nutmeg2 tablespoons hot brewed coffee2 teaspoons baking sodaICING AND ASSEMBLY:2 large pasteurized egg whites, room temperature3-3/4 cups confectioners’ sugar Warm water Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg, molasses and corn syrup....

Ingredients 2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed1 cup thinly sliced red onion, separated into rings1 cup canned bean sprouts, rinsed and drainedVINAIGRETTE:1/4 cup rice vinegar2 tablespoons sesame oil1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted1 teaspoon honey1/2 teaspoon minced garlic Preparation Place green beans in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, for 4-7 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and immediately place in ice water; drain and pat dry....

Ingredients 1-2/3 cups water (70° to 80°)3 tablespoons canola oil4-1/2 teaspoons sugar1 teaspoon salt3-3/4 cups bread flour3/4 cup Grape-Nuts cereal1-1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast Preparation In bread machine pan, place all ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select basic bread setting. Choose crust color and loaf size if available. Bake according to bread machine directions (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed....

Ingredients 3 tbsp. unsalted butter 1 c. stone-ground cornmeal 3 tbsp. stone-ground cornmeal 1 c. whole milk c. heavy cream c. buttermilk 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. Freshly ground black pepper 4 oz. sharp Cheddar cheese 4 eggs 1/4 c. finely chopped green onions 1 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. baking powder 2 tsp. sugar Preparation Step 1Butter a 9- by 13-inch baking dish with 1 tablespoon of the butter. Add the 3 tablespoons cornmeal to the dish and tilt the dish to coat the bottom and sides with the cornmeal....

Ingredients 2 pounds ground elk or buffalo meat1/2 cup chopped onion3 garlic cloves, minced2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained1 can (28 ounces) pork and beans, undrained3 tablespoons salsa1 tablespoon brown sugar1 tablespoon chili powder1/2 teaspoon garlic salt1/2 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a Dutch oven, cook elk and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Stir in the remaining ingredients; bring to a boil....

Ingredients 1/2 pound sliced bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces1/2 cup chopped onion3 eggs1-1/4 cups milk1/2 cup biscuit/baking mix1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese Preparation In a skillet, cook bacon until almost crisp; add onion. Cook until bacon is crisp and onion is tender, stirring frequently. Drain. Transfer to a 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. In a bowl, beat the eggs, milk, baking mix, salt and pepper until almost smooth. Slowly pour over bacon and onion....

Ingredients 2 romaine hearts, torn2 tablespoons olive oil3/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, mint, sorrel and/or lemon balm3 green onions, thinly sliced1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt1 teaspoon lemon juice3/4 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/4 teaspoon pepper1 cup canned garbanzo beans or chickpeas3 tablespoons pistachios3 lemon wedges Preparation Place romaine in a large bowl; drizzle with oil and toss to coat. Add herbs and onions; toss to combine. Whisk the yogurt, lemon juice, salt, nutmeg and pepper; add to romaine mixture and toss to coat....

Ingredients 3 cups sugar1 cup boiling water3 cups lemon juice (about 16 lemons)2 tablespoon grated lemon zest Preparation In a 1-1/2-qt. heat-proof container, dissolve sugar in boiling water. Cool. Add lemon juice and zest; mix well. Cover and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Yield: 5-1/2 cups syrup (number of batches varies depending on concentration of lemonade). For 1 serving, combine 1/4 to 1/3 cup syrup and 3/4 cup cold water in a glass; stir well....

Ingredients 3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened1-1/4 cups sugar, divided1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon salt4 large eggs, lightly beaten9 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped3/4 cup heavy whipping cream1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs1/2 cup milk chocolate English toffee bits Preparation Line the bottom of a 9-in. springform pan with parchment; coat paper and sides of pan with cooking spray. Set aside. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, 1 cup sugar, vanilla and salt until smooth....

Ingredients 1 medium firm banana, sliced4 slices Texas toast2 teaspoons confectioners’ sugar, divided2 large strawberries, sliced1 egg1/2 cup milk1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon2 teaspoons butterMaple syrup Preparation Place banana slices on two slices of toast. Sprinkle each with 1/2 teaspoon confectioners’ sugar. Top with strawberries and remaining toast. In a shallow bowl, whisk the egg, milk, vanilla and cinnamon. Dip toast in egg mixture, coating both sides. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat; cook toast for 2-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown....

Ingredients 5 large eggs2 cups egg substitute1/2 cup 2% cottage cheese1/3 cup shredded pepper jack cheese1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese1/4 cup grated Romano cheese1/4 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce1 medium zucchini, chopped2 cups fresh broccoli florets2 cups coarsely chopped fresh spinach1/2 cup shredded carrots1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, egg substitute, cheeses, pepper and pepper sauce. Stir in the vegetables....

Ingredients 1/3 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce2 tablespoons cider vinegar1 tablespoon sugar3/4 teaspoon ground ginger1 tablespoon cornstarch1 beef flank steak (1 pound), cut into thin strips1 each large green and sweet red pepper, julienned1 teaspoon canola oilHot cooked rice, optional Preparation In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, vinegar, sugar and ginger. In another small bowl, combine the cornstarch and half of the soy sauce mixture until smooth; cover and refrigerate....

Ingredients 8 large marshmallows5 ounces bittersweet chocolate candy bars, broken into 8 pieces8 teaspoons crystallized ginger16 slices pound cake (1/4 inch thick)3 tablespoons butter, softened Preparation Cut each marshmallow lengthwise into 4 slices. Place a chocolate piece, 4 marshmallow slices and 1 tsp. ginger on each of 8 cake slices; top with remaining cake. Spread outsides of cake slices with butter. Grill, covered, over medium heat until toasted, 1-2 minutes on each side....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar2 large eggs, room temperature1/2 cup 2% milk2 tablespoons lemon juice2 teaspoons grated lemon zest2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powderDash salt2 cups fresh or frozen blueberriesGLAZE:1-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar2 tablespoons lemon juice1 teaspoon butter, melted1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition....

Ingredients 1 beef tenderloin (5 pounds)2 tablespoons olive oil4 garlic cloves, minced2 teaspoons sea salt1-1/2 teaspoons coarsely ground pepper Preparation Preheat oven to 425°. Place roast on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. In a small bowl, mix the oil, garlic, salt and pepper; rub over roast. Roast until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°), 45-65 minutes. Remove from oven; tent with foil....

Ingredients Cooking spray 12 slices pumpernickel bread 3 tbsp. unsalted butter 3 tbsp. all-purpose flour 1/3 c. hard cider 1/3 c. whole milk 1 1/2 tsp. Dijon mustard 3/4 c. shredded cheddar cheese 3/4 c. shredded Gruyère cheese 1/4 tsp. kosher salt (optional) Freshly ground black pepper 2 tbsp. thinly sliced chives Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 350°. Lightly grease a 24-cup mini muffin pan with cooking spray.Step 2Spread out bread on a work surface....

Ingredients 1 package (7 ounces) elbow macaroni3 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped1-1/2 cups cubed cheddar cheese1-1/2 cups chopped celery1 medium green pepper, chopped1 jar (2 ounces) sliced pimientos, drained3/4 cup mayonnaise4 teaspoons lemon juice3/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled Preparation Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Place in a large bowl; add the next five ingredients. Combine mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt and pepper in a small bowl....

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened1/2 cup packed brown sugar2 large eggs, room temperature1 jar (10 ounces) orange marmalade spreadable fruit2-2/3 cups all-purpose flour3 teaspoons baking powder2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1 teaspoon salt1/3 cup orange juice1/2 cup chopped pecans Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Grease and flour a 9x5-in. loaf pan. In a large bowl, beat butter and brown sugar until blended. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition....