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Ingredients 3 envelopes unflavored gelatin1-1/4 cups water, divided1-1/2 cups sugar1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract4 drops each red and green food coloringAdditional sugar Preparation In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over 1/2 cup water; let stand 5 minutes. In a small saucepan, bring sugar and remaining 3/4 cup water to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Add gelatin mixture; simmer and stir over low heat until gelatin is completely dissolved, about 5 minutes....

Ingredients 2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed2 tablespoons olive oil2 medium sweet red peppers, finely chopped (about 2 cups)1 small onion, finely chopped3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or 1 tablespoon dried basil3/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a large saucepan, place steamer basket over 1 in. of water. Place beans in batches in basket. Bring water to a boil. Reduce heat to maintain a simmer; steam, covered, 6-8 minutes or until crisp-tender....

Ingredients 1/3 cup mayonnaise1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese2 teaspoons prepared horseradish1/8 teaspoon pepper1 large sweet onion, thinly sliced1 tablespoon olive oil8 slices white bread8 slices provolone cheese8 slices deli roast beef2 tablespoons butter, softened Preparation In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, blue cheese, horseradish and pepper; set aside. In a large skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Spread mayonnaise mixture over one side of each slice of bread. On four slices, layer one piece of cheese, two slices of roast beef, sauteed onion and another piece of cheese; top with remaining bread....

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups sliced fresh strawberries1/3 cup sugarBISCUITS:1 cup all-purpose flour7 teaspoons sugar, divided2 teaspoons baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar1/8 teaspoon baking soda1/4 cup shortening1/3 cup buttermilk1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 cup heavy whipping cream Preparation In a small bowl, mash the strawberries; stir in sugar. Cover and refrigerate until serving. For biscuits, in a large bowl, combine the flour, 4-1/2 teaspoons sugar, baking powder, salt, cream of tarter and baking soda....

Ingredients 1/4 cup finely chopped cucumber1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaiseBURGERS:1/2 cup chopped roasted sweet red pepper1 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon Greek seasoning1/4 teaspoon pepper1-1/2 pounds lean ground chicken1 cup crumbled feta cheese6 whole wheat hamburger buns, split and toastedOptional: Lettuce leaves and tomato slices Preparation Preheat broiler. Mix cucumber and mayonnaise. For burgers, mix red pepper and seasonings. Add chicken and cheese; mix lightly but thoroughly (mixture will be sticky). Shape into six 1/2-in....

Ingredients 5 large eggs, separated12 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped3/4 cup butter, cubed1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar1/2 cup sugarConfectioners’ sugar, optional Preparation Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°. In top of a double boiler or a metal bowl over barely simmering water, melt chocolate and butter; stir until smooth. Remove from heat; cool slightly. In another large bowl, beat egg yolks until thick and lemon-colored....

Ingredients 2 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon butter1 pound thinly sliced deli roast beef2 tablespoons spicy ketchup4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce1/2 teaspoon dried basil1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/4 teaspoon pepper1 bottle (12 ounces) dark beer or nonalcoholic beer6 hoagie buns, split Preparation In a large skillet, saute garlic in butter for 1 minute. Add the roast beef, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, basil, oregano and pepper. Stir in beer. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 2 minutes, stirring frequently....

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour1/3 cup baking cocoa1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda1 teaspoon salt2 cups shredded zucchini1-1/2 cups sugar3/4 cup vegetable oil1/2 cup chopped walnuts2 teaspoons vanilla extractFROSTING:1/4 cup butter, cubed1 cup sugar1/4 cup milk1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips1/2 cup miniature marshmallows1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 cup chopped walnuts, optional Preparation In a large bowl, combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt. In a small bowl, combine the zucchini, sugar and oil; stir into dry ingredients until blended....

Ingredients 3 beets 4 sprig thyme 1 tsp. black peppercorns 1 tbsp. red wine vinegar 1/2 c. sherry vinegar 2 tbsp. sugar 1 sprig rosemary salt 12 slice dense whole-grain bread 1/2 lb. burrata cheese 12 small sprigs watercress extra-virgin olive oil Flaky salt Preparation Step 1In a medium saucepan, cover the beets with cold water. Add the thyme sprigs, black peppercorns, and red wine vinegar, and bring to a boil....

Ingredients 1/2 cup shortening1-1/2 cups sugar2 large eggs2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup baking cocoa1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup buttermilk1/2 cup hot waterCHOCOLATE FUDGE FROSTING:2 ounces unsweetened chocolate1 tablespoon butter1-1/2 cups sugar1/2 cup water1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 to 2 tablespoons half-and-half cream Preparation In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition....

Ingredients 3 large egg yolks 1 large egg 3 tbsp. vin santo or other lightly sweet dessert wine 2 tbsp. unsalted butter 1 tbsp. heavy cream 1 tsp. Freshly ground pepper kosher salt 2 lb. large asparagus 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 3 tbsp. Freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese Preparation Step 1Light a grill or heat a grill pan. In a heatproof medium bowl, whisk the egg yolks with the egg and vin santo....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon butter, softened2 slices Italian bread1/3 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese2 slices tomato1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon dried basil Preparation Spread butter on one side of each slice of bread. Place one slice, butter side down, in a skillet; top with half of the cheese. Layer with tomato and remaining cheese; sprinkle with oregano and basil. Top with remaining bread, butter side up. Cook over medium heat until golden brown on both sides....

Ingredients 2/3 cup butter, softened1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup packed brown sugar1 large egg, room temperature1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon minced chipotle pepper in adobo sauce1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/3 cup baking cocoa1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper3 milk chocolate candy bars (1.55 ounces each), choppedConfectioners’ sugar Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in egg, vanilla and chipotle pepper....

Ingredients 1 1/2 lb. sirloin steak, thinly sliced 1 c. low-sodium beef broth 1/2 c. low-sodium soy sauce 1/2 c. brown sugar 3 tbsp. sesame oil 1 tbsp. sriracha 3 cloves garlic, minced 3 green onions, thinly sliced, plus more for garnish 2 tbsp. cornstarch 2 c. broccoli florets Sesame seeds, for garnish Cooked jasmine rice, for serving Preparation Make sure your cornstarch dissolves completely. If the cornstarch isn’t fully dissolved before you stir the slurry back into the rest of the broth in the crockpot, it’s not going to magically dissolve when it hits that hot broth....

Ingredients 3/4 cup chopped onion2 tablespoons butter1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed1-1/2 cups 4% cottage cheese1 egg, lightly beaten2 teaspoons dried basil1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of shrimp soup, undiluted1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth1/2 cup milk2 packages (8 ounces each) imitation crabmeat, flaked1 can (6 ounces) small shrimp, rinsed and drained9 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese3/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese...

Ingredients 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 cup milk2/3 cup sugar, divided2/3 cup shortening1/3 cup butter, softened3/4 teaspoon vanilla extractDash salt2 prepared 9-inch round chocolate cakesGLAZE:1/4 cup butter, cubed1/4 cup baking cocoa3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar2 to 4 tablespoons milk Preparation For filling, in a small saucepan, combine flour and milk until smooth; stir in 1/3 cup sugar. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened....

Ingredients 2 medium eggplant, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch slices2 teaspoons salt2 large onions, chopped2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil2 bay leaves1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme3 tablespoons olive oil1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained1 can (12 ounces) tomato paste1 tablespoon honey1-1/2 teaspoons lemon-pepper seasoning4 garlic cloves, minced2 large eggs, lightly beaten1/2 teaspoon pepper1-1/2 cups dry bread crumbs1/4 cup butter, divided8 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1 cup grated Parmesan cheese...

Ingredients 6 large eggs, room temperature1-1/2 cups sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powderMILK MIXTURE:1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk1 cup 2% milk3 large egg yolks, beaten1/4 cup rum, optionalFROSTING:1 cup sugar3 egg whites1/4 cup water1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar Ground cinnamon, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat eggs for 3 minutes. Gradually add sugar and vanilla; beat for 2 minutes or until mixture becomes thick and lemon-colored....

Ingredients 1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour 2 tbsp. sugar 1 tbsp. cornmeal 1/2 tsp. salt 1 1/2 stick butter 7 tbsp. ice water c. sugar 1 1/2 lb. fresh figs Whipped cream (optional) Preparation Step 1To make pastry: Combine flour, sugar, cornmeal, and salt in a large bowl. With pastry blender or two knives used scissors fashion, cut in butter until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Add ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing lightly with a fork until pastry is moist enough to hold together and begins to come away from sides of bowl....

Ingredients 1 pound potatoes, peeled and cubed2 large onions, peeled, halved and thinly sliced1/2 teaspoon salt, divided1 tablespoon canola oil2-1/4 cups reduced-sodium beef broth, divided1/4 teaspoon pepper1 pound extra-lean ground turkey2 tablespoons all-purpose flour2 tablespoons brandy or additional reduced-sodium beef broth1 tablespoon stone-ground mustard1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1 cup frozen peas1/3 cup shredded Gruyere or Swiss cheese Preparation Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil....