Ingredients 2 pounds fingerling potatoes1/4 cup olive oil1/2 teaspoon Goya Sazon without annatto1/2 teaspoon adobo seasoning2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley2 tablespoons minced chives Preparation Place potatoes in a 6-qt. stockpot; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, 15-20 minutes or until tender. Drain. In a large bowl, combine olive oil and seasonings; reserve 1 tablespoon. Add potatoes; toss to coat. Let stand 15 minutes. Thread potatoes onto 4 metal or soaked wooden skewers....

Ingredients Preparation Lean on breadcrumbs: Other than the obvious uses of breading and frying, you can add breadcrumbs creatively. Toast some panko with garlic and toss it all with herbs for an easy pasta topping.Chill your veg: Shocking sliced veggies like radishes or cabbage in an ice bath before eating them can up their crunch factor tenfold.Keep that skin on: Searing the skin on a piece of salmon until it is golden brown is a simple and effective way of achieving the Maillard reaction....

Ingredients 1/2 cup tequila1/4 cup Triple Sec1/4 cup lime juice1/4 cup lemon juice2 tablespoons superfine sugar4 lime wedges1 tablespoon kosher salt1-1/3 cups crushed ice Preparation In a pitcher, combine the first 5 ingredients; stir until sugar is dissolved. Moisten rims of 4 margarita or cocktail glasses with lime wedges. Sprinkle salt on a plate; dip rims in salt. Serve over crushed ice in prepared glasses.

Ingredients Dough for single-crust pie1 medium pie pumpkin2 large eggs, room temperature3/4 cup packed brown sugar1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1/4 teaspoon ground cloves1 cup 2% milkWhipped cream, optional Preparation On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim crust to 1/2 in. beyond rim of plate; flute edge. Refrigerate while preparing filling. Cut pumpkin in half lengthwise; discard seeds....

Ingredients 4 cups shredded Swiss cheese1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cheddar cheese soup, undiluted2 tablespoons sherry or chicken broth1 tablespoon Dijon mustard2 garlic cloves, minced2 teaspoons hot pepper sauceCubed French bread baguette, sliced apples and seedless red grapes Preparation In a 1-1/2-qt. slow cooker, mix the first 6 ingredients. Cook, covered, on low 2 to 2-1/2 hours or until cheese is melted, stirring every 30 minutes. Serve warm with bread cubes and fruit....

Ingredients 4 cups broccoli florets2 tablespoons water2 teaspoons canola oil2 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon reduced-sodium soy sauce1/2 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot Preparation Place the broccoli and water in a 1-1/2-qt. microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 2 minutes; drain. In a nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry broccoli in oil for 6-7 minutes. Add the garlic, soy sauce and ginger; stir-fry 1-2 minutes longer or until broccoli is crisp-tender.

Ingredients 1 medium butternut squash (about 3 pounds)1 tablespoon olive oil2 medium carrots, finely chopped1 medium onion, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot2 teaspoons curry powder1 can (14-1/2 ounces) vegetable broth1 can (13.66 ounces) coconut milk1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper2 cups hot cooked brown rice1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted1/4 cup salted peanuts, coarsely chopped1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. Cut squash lengthwise in half; remove and discard seeds....

Ingredients 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces1 cup quinoa, rinsed1 medium onion, cut into 1-inch pieces1 medium sweet yellow pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces2 cups chicken broth1/2 cup honey1/3 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce1/4 cup mirin (sweet rice wine) or sherry1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot2 garlic cloves, minced1/4 to 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks, drained3 green onions, thinly sliced2 teaspoons sesame seeds...

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened1-3/4 cups sugar, divided5 large eggs, separated2-2/3 cups all-purpose flour1/4 cup poppy seeds1 tablespoon grated lemon zest1-1/4 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup buttermilkBUTTERCREAM FROSTING:1 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter, softened6 tablespoons shortening1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract6 cups confectioners’ sugar1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon whole milkPaste food coloring in school colors15x11-inch boardYellow gift wrap for covering boardClear cellophane for covering board4x5-inch photo of graduate (laminated if desired)Pastry tips—round #3, star #18, drop flower #107, and leaf #67...

Ingredients 1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar2 tablespoons olive oil, divided2-1/2 teaspoons Greek seasoning, divided1 garlic clove, minced1 cup grape tomatoes, quartered3/4 cup chopped cucumber1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese1/2 cup chopped red onion1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained1 package (12 ounces) whole wheat pita breads Preparation In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, 1 tablespoon oil, 1-1/2 teaspoons Greek seasoning and garlic; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, cucumber, feta cheese, onion and olives....

Ingredients 2 teaspoons olive oil1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest2 pints grape tomatoes1/4 teaspoon celery saltDash white pepper1-1/2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed2 tablespoons grated Romano or Parmesan cheese Preparation In a small bowl, combine oil and lemon zest. Place tomatoes in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan; drizzle with oil mixture. Sprinkle with celery salt and pepper; toss to coat. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until very tender, stirring once....

Ingredients 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 tablespoon liquid smoke, optional 1 tablespoon olive oil5 tablespoons butter, softened, divided 1 large onion, thinly sliced16 slices American cheese16 slices sandwich bread Preparation In a large bowl, combine beef, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, pepper and, if desired, liquid smoke; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into four 4-in. square patties. In a large nonstick skillet, cook burgers in oil over medium heat until a thermometer reads 160°, 4-5 minutes on each side....

Ingredients 1 large eggplant (about 2 pounds)1/2 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon olive oil1/2 teaspoon pepper1 log (1 pound) fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into sixteen slices1 large tomato, cut into eight slices 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheeseChopped fresh basil or parsley Preparation Trim ends of eggplant; cut eggplant crosswise into eight slices. Sprinkle with salt; let stand 5 minutes. Blot eggplant dry with paper towels; brush both sides with oil and sprinkle with pepper....

Ingredients 12 ounces toasted pecan halves, divided 4 large eggs, room temperature1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar1/4 cup sugar1 cup dark corn syrup8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted1/4 cup bourbon2 teaspoons vanilla extract1/4 teaspoon salt1 sheet refrigerated pie crustVanilla ice cream, optional Preparation In a food processor, pulse half the pecans until coarsely chopped; reserve remaining pecans. Combine eggs and sugars until well mixed. Add next 5 ingredients and chopped pecans....

Ingredients 6 small Gala apples6 wooden pop sticks1 package (14 ounces) caramels, unwrapped2 tablespoons water Preparation Remove stems and thoroughly wash and dry apples; insert pop sticks into tops. Line a baking sheet with parchment and grease the parchment; set aside. Place caramels and water in a small saucepan; cook and stir over medium-low heat 3-5 minutes or until smooth, stirring frequently. Remove from heat; cool slightly. Dip each apple in caramel mixture, allowing excess to drip off....

Ingredients 1 package (25.6 ounces) nonfat dry milk powder1 package (15 ounces) hot cocoa mix4 cups confectioners’ sugar1 jar (6 ounces) powdered nondairy creamer Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first four ingredients; mix well. Store in an airtight container. Yield: 17 cups. To prepare hot chocolate: Place 1/4 cup mix in a mug; stir in 3/4 cup boiling water until blended.

Ingredients 1/3 cup olive oil1/3 cup balsamic vinegar2 garlic cloves, minced2 teaspoons Italian seasoning2 packages (6 ounces each) fresh baby spinach1 cup grape tomatoes, halved4 green onions, sliced1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1/2 cup salad croutons Preparation In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, garlic and Italian seasoning; set aside. Divide spinach among 10 salad plates; top with tomatoes and onions. Drizzle with vinaigrette; sprinkle with cheese and croutons.

Ingredients 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 small yellow onion, diced 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp. dried oregano 1 tsp. ground cumin 2 (4.5 oz.) cans green chilies 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thirds 5 c. low-sodium chicken broth Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 (15 oz.) cans white beans, drained and rinsed 1 1/2 c. frozen corn 1/2 c. sour cream...

Ingredients 1 cup graham cracker crumbs2 tablespoons sugar3 tablespoons butter, meltedFILLING:3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened1 cup sugar3 tablespoons all-purpose flour2 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten3/4 cup eggnog1/2 teaspoon rum extractDash ground nutmegOptional: Whipped cream and additional ground nutmeg Preparation Place a greased 9-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Securely wrap foil around pan. In a small bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, sugar and butter....

Ingredients 1/2 c. pine nuts 1/2 c. raisins 1/2 c. boiling water 1/2 c. olive oil 6 cloves garlic 10 oz. spinach 1 lb. farfalle 1/4 lb. sliced prosciutto 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. fresh-ground black pepper c. grated Parmesan Preparation Step 1In a small frying pan, toast the pine nuts over moderately low heat, stirring frequently, until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Or toast them in a 350°F oven for 5 to 10 minutes....