Ingredients 4 large eggs, separated10 tablespoons butter, cubed1/2 cup sugar, divided6 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped2 teaspoons vanilla extractChocolate Ganache, optional1/4 cup finely ground pecans, toastedSliced strawberries and fresh mint, optional Preparation Let egg whites stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. In a heavy saucepan, melt butter, 1/4 cup sugar and chocolates over low heat, stirring constantly. Cool until mixture is lukewarm. In a large bowl, beat egg yolks until thick and lemon-colored, about 3 minutes....

Ingredients 7-1/2 cups water2-1/2 cups uncooked arborio rice1 cup sugar1/2 cup milk2 eggs1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract3/4 cup all-purpose flourOil for deep-fat fryingConfectioners’ sugar and honey, optional Preparation In a large saucepan, bring water and rice to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-18 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. Stir in sugar and milk. Refrigerate until chilled. In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, baking powder, salt and vanilla; add to rice mixture....

Ingredients 3/4 cup orange juice1/4 cup white wine or white grape juice2 tablespoons lemon juice1 tablespoon sugar1-1/2 cups cantaloupe balls1 cup halved green grapes1 cup halved fresh strawberriesFresh mint, optional Preparation In a small bowl, combine the orange juice, wine or grape juice, lemon juice and sugar; mix well. In a large bowl, combine the fruit; add juice mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally....

Ingredients 1 cup sugar1/2 cup butter, melted2 large eggs, room temperature1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/3 cup baking cocoa1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup chopped pecansWhipped cream, optionalStrawberries, optional Preparation In a large bowl, beat sugar and butter. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well. Add flour, cocoa and salt. Stir in nuts. Pour into a greased 9-in. pie pan or ovenproof skillet. Bake at 350° until almost set, 25-30 minutes. Serve with whipped cream and strawberries if desired....

Ingredients 1 cup shortening1 cup packed brown sugar1 cup molasses2 large eggs, room temperature4 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking soda2 teaspoons ground cinnamon2 teaspoons ground ginger1 teaspoon salt1/2 cup water Preparation In a large bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in molasses and eggs. Combine the dry ingredients; add to the creamed mixture alternately with water. Refrigerate for at least 8 hours. Drop dough by tablespoonfuls 2 in....

Ingredients 4 medium pears, peeled and chopped1 teaspoon lemon juice1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 cup whole wheat flour1 cup sugar1/4 cup plus 2 teaspoons packed brown sugar, divided2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon ground ginger1 teaspoon ground cinnamon3 eggs3/4 cup canola oil1 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation In a large bowl, drizzle pears with lemon juice; set aside. In another large bowl, combine the flours, sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ginger and cinnamon....

Ingredients 3/4 cup packed brown sugar1/3 cup canola oil1 large egg, room temperature1 cup buttermilk2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon ground ginger1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon2 cups chopped peeled fresh pearsTOPPING:1/3 cup packed brown sugar1/4 teaspoon ground ginger2 teaspoons butter, melted Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, beat brown sugar, oil and egg until well blended. Beat in buttermilk. In a small bowl, combine flour, baking soda, ginger, salt and cinnamon; gradually beat into buttermilk mixture until blended....

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar2 eggs, room temperature2 tablespoons milk1 teaspoon vanilla extract2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powderDecorator’s sugar, optional Preparation In a bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in milk and vanilla. Whisk together flour and baking powder; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Chill at least 2 hours or overnight....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups raisins1-1/4 cups boiling water1 cup butter, softened1-1/2 cups sugar2 large eggs3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda1/2 teaspoon saltGLAZE:1-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar1 tablespoon butter, softened3 to 4 tablespoons milk Preparation Place raisins in a bowl; cover with boiling water and let stand for 5 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup liquid; set raisins and liquid aside. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs; mix well....

Ingredients Dough for single-crust pie3/4 cup sugar5 tablespoons baking cocoa3 tablespoons cornstarch1/4 teaspoon salt2 cups whole milk3 large egg yolks, room temperature, beaten1 teaspoon vanilla extractMERINGUE:3 large egg whites, room temperature1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar6 tablespoons sugar Preparation On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim to 1/2 in. beyond rim of plate; flute edge. Refrigerate 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 425°....

Ingredients 1/2 cup sugar1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast1 to 2 teaspoons ground cardamom1 teaspoon salt6 to 6-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1-1/2 cups 2% milk6 tablespoons butter, cubed3 large egg, room temperature3 to 6 hard-boiled large eggs, unpeeledAssorted food coloringCanola oil1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream1 large egg yolk, room temperature Preparation In a large bowl, mix sugar, yeast, cardamom, salt and 2 cups flour. In a small saucepan, heat milk and butter to 120°-130°....

Ingredients 1 tbsp. neutral oil, such as canola or vegetable 2 lb. boneless chuck roast, cut into medium-sized cubes 1 (12-oz.) can IPA beer 3 c. low-sodium beef stock or broth 1 tbsp. beef bouillon base, such as Better Than Bouillon 1 medium carrot, cut into rounds 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 2 small Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into 1" chunks 2 sprigs fresh thyme 1 packet onion soup mix...

Ingredients 1/2 cup sugar2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1 package (17.3 ounces) frozen puff pastry, thawed Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. Mix sugar and cinnamon. On a lightly floured surface, roll one sheet of pastry into an 11x8-in. rectangle. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup cinnamon sugar. Working from short sides, roll up jelly-roll style toward the center. Wrap in plastic; freeze 10 minutes. Repeat. Unwrap and cut dough into 1/2-in. slices; place on parchment-lined baking sheets....

Ingredients 1 medium orange1 medium lemon1 medium lime1/2 pound peeled and deveined cooked shrimp, coarsely chopped1/2 pound refrigerated fresh or imitation crabmeat, coarsely chopped2 tablespoons finely chopped sweet onion2 tablespoons finely chopped sweet red pepperShredded lettuceAssorted crackers Preparation Finely grate zest from orange. Cut orange crosswise in half; squeeze juice from orange. Transfer zest and juice to a large bowl. Repeat with lemon and lime. Add shrimp, crab, onion and pepper; toss to coat....

Ingredients 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 onion, finely chopped 4 oz. mushrooms, finely chopped Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 tsp. chopped thyme 1 tsp. chopped sage 1 tsp. chopped rosemary 3 tbsp. all-purpose flour 3 c. vegetable stock Preparation Step 1Heat olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until soft, 6 minutes. Stir in mushrooms and herbs and season with salt and pepper....

Ingredients 1 navel orange4 cups fresh or frozen cranberries4 large apples, peeled and grated2 cups sugar Preparation Finely grate outer orange rind and set aside. Peel off and discard white membrane. Slice the orange into eight pieces. Place a fourth of cranberries and orange slices in a food processor or blender; process until evenly chopped. Transfer to a large bowl; repeat until all cranberries and oranges have been chopped. Stir in the rind, apples and sugar....

Ingredients 1 small head cabbage, shredded1/2 cup chopped green pepper1/2 cup chopped onion3 tablespoons mayonnaise2 tablespoons white vinegar1 tablespoon sugar1/4 teaspoon salt4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled Preparation In a large bowl, combine cabbage, green pepper and onion. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar and salt. Pour over cabbage mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours. Stir in bacon just before serving.

Ingredients 4 large eggs1/4 cup fat-free milk1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 cup queso fresco1/4 cup canned diced jalapeno peppers or chopped green chiles2 tablespoons finely chopped sweet red pepper2 tablespoons sliced ripe olives2 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro1/4 medium ripe avocado, peeled and sliced Preparation In a small bowl, whisk eggs, milk and salt until blended. Place a lightly oiled 10-in. nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Pour in egg mixture. Mixture should set immediately at edges....

Ingredients 2 flounder fillets (6 ounces each)1/8 teaspoon saltDash pepper1/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper1/4 cup finely chopped peeled cucumber1 green onion, sliced2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce1 teaspoon sesame oil1/2 teaspoon ground ginger Preparation Place each fillet on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 12 in. square). Sprinkle with salt and pepper; top with red pepper, cucumber and onion. Combine the soy sauce, oil and ginger; drizzle over vegetables. Fold foil around mixture and seal tightly....

Ingredients 1 tube refrigerated biscuit dough 1 large egg, beaten 1/4 c. semisweet chocolate chips 1 1/2 c. mini marshmallows Canola oil, for frying 1/2 c. finely ground graham cracker crumbs (from 4 sheets of graham cracker) Preparation Step 1Cut each raw biscuit into 4 equal pieces. Working with one piece at a time, stretch out the edges of the dough, leaving the middle a bit thicker, to approximately a 1 ½ to 2-inch wide piece....