Ingredients 1-1/2 cups crushed graham cracker crumbs (24 squares)1/4 cup sugar1/3 cup butter, melted Preparation In a small bowl, combine the crumbs and sugar; add butter and blend well. Press onto the bottom and up the side of an ungreased 9-in. pie plate. Refrigerate for 30 minutes before filling, or bake at 375° until crust is lightly browned, 8-10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack before filling.
Ingredients 3 eggs, separated1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar1/4 cup plus 1/3 cup sugar, divided3 tablespoons water1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 teaspoon lemon extract3/4 cup all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon baking powder1/8 teaspoon saltConfectioners’ sugar Preparation In a small bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until foamy. Gradually add 1/4 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved, about 6 minutes; set aside....
Ingredients 2 c. all-purpose flour 1 tsp. baking powder 3/4 tsp. kosher salt 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/2 c. (1 stick) butter, softened at room temperature 1 c. granulated sugar 2 large eggs 1/4 c. unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted 1 tbsp. red food coloring 1/2 c. whole-fat buttermilk 1 tbsp. distilled white vinegar 1 tsp. vanilla 8 oz. cream cheese, cold 1 1/2 c. powdered sugar, plus more for dusting...
Ingredients 3 cups hot strong brewed coffee1-1/2 to 2 cups sugar4 cups milk2 cups half-and-half cream1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract Preparation In a freezer-safe bowl, stir coffee and sugar until sugar is dissolved. Refrigerate until thoroughly chilled. Add the milk, cream and vanilla; freeze. Remove from the freezer several hours before serving. Chop mixture until slushy; serve immediately.
Ingredients vegetable oil 1 medium onion 3 clove garlic 3 tbsp. minced fresh ginger 1 c. ketchup c. distilled white vinegar c. tamarind puree (see Note) c. unsulphured molasses 1 pinch sugar 3 tbsp. whole-grain mustard 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper 2 tsp. garam masala salt Freshly ground black pepper 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves Preparation Step 1In a skillet, heat 3 tablespoons of oil. Add the onion and cook over moderate heat until translucent, 4 minutes....
Ingredients 4 pounds ground beef1 pound bulk Italian sausage1 large onion, finely chopped3 celery ribs, finely chopped4 garlic cloves, minced2 tablespoons olive oil3 cans (28 ounces each) crushed tomatoes in puree3 cans (6 ounces each) tomato paste3 cups chicken or beef broth1 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced3/4 cup minced fresh parsley1 tablespoon sugar2 to 3 teaspoons salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1/2 teaspoon ground allspice, optionalHot cooked pasta Preparation In a Dutch oven or soup kettle, cook and crumble beef in 2 batches over medium heat until no longer pink; drain and set aside....
Ingredients 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 2x1-in. strips2 tablespoons canola oil1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes2 celery ribs, chopped1 medium green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces1 medium onion, coarsely chopped2 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon sugar1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper1 bay leaf1 cup uncooked orzo or other small pasta1 pound peeled and deveined cooked shrimp (31-40 per pound) Preparation In a large skillet, brown chicken in oil; transfer to a 3-qt....
Ingredients 1/3 cup butter, melted1 cup sugar3 tablespoons lemon juice2 large eggs, room temperature1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup 2% milk1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries1/2 cup chopped nuts2 tablespoons grated lemon zestGLAZE:2 tablespoons lemon juice1/4 cup sugar Preparation In a large bowl, beat the butter, sugar, lemon juice and eggs. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; stir into egg mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition....
Ingredients 3/4 cup butter, softened1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1 cup sugar1 cup packed brown sugar1 large egg, room temperature3 tablespoons lemon juice4 teaspoons grated lemon zest1 tablespoon poppy seeds3-1/3 cups all-purpose flour3/4 cup cornmeal1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon ground ginger3/4 teaspoon salt1 package (10 to 12 ounces) white baking chips Preparation In a large bowl, cream the butter, cream cheese and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, lemon juice, zest and poppy seeds....
Ingredients 1/2 cup sliced green onions1/4 cup minced fresh parsley1/4 cup butter4 cups cold cooked rice1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas, thawed2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce2 teaspoons grated lemon zest1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce Preparation In a large nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry onions and parsley in butter for 1 minute. Add the remaining ingredients; stir-fry for 4-6 minutes or until peas are tender and rice is heated through....
Ingredients 2 racks of lamb (1-1/2 pounds each), trimmed3 tablespoons Greek seasoning1/4 cup balsamic vinegar1/4 cup olive oil2 tablespoons lemon juice2 tablespoons soy sauce3 garlic cloves, minced1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, minced1/2 cup mild jalapeno pepper jelly1 tablespoon hot waterChopped fresh oregano Preparation Rub lamb with Greek seasoning. Refrigerate, covered, 2 hours. In a shallow bowl, whisk vinegar, oil, lemon juice, soy sauce and garlic until combined. Add lamb and turn to coat....
Ingredients 1/4 c. finely chopped shallots 1 tbsp. freshly grated lime peel 2 tbsp. fresh lime juice 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 tbsp. Dijon mustard 3/4 tsp. kosher salt peanut oil 1/2 c. all-purpose flour 4 medium shallots 3 long hot red chilies 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 2 lb. skirt steak 1 tsp. kosher salt 2 limes 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 3 bunch watercress 1 c. fresh chervil leaves...
Ingredients 1/2 c. unsalted butter 1 c. all-purpose flour 1 1/4 c. finely grated Gruyère cheese 1 1/2 c. finely grated Parmesan cheese 4 large eggs Coarse salt vegetable oil Preparation Step 1In a large pot over medium-high heat, bring 1 cup water and butter just to a boil. Whisk in flour and stir with a spatula to blend completely. Transfer mixture to the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment....
Ingredients 3/4 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar2 eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extract2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon saltFrosting of your choice or additional sugar, optional Preparation In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Chill for 1 hour or until firm. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough to 1/4-in....
Ingredients 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)1 large onion, chopped1 small green pepper, chopped1 can (28 ounces) petite diced tomatoes, undrained1 can (16 ounces) chili beans, undrained1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained1 package (13-1/2 ounces) beef smoked sausage, sliced2 serrano peppers, seeded and chopped2 teaspoons chili powder1 teaspoon salt1 carton (32 ounces) beef broth2 cups water Preparation In a Dutch oven, cook beef, onion and green pepper over medium heat 8-10 minutes or until meat is no longer pink, breaking up beef into crumbles....
Ingredients 1 large loaf French of Italian bread 8 tbsp. unsalted butter 2 large garlic cloves 2 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley 1 tbsp. finely snipped fresh chives 1 tsp. minced fresh thyme or oregano leaves (no stems) or a mixture of both 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 1/4 tsp. Freshly ground pepper Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Cut the bread crosswise into 1-inch-thick slices but do not cut all the way through the bottom of the loaf....
Ingredients 1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chiles, drained1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese2 tablespoons chopped jalapeno pepper1 cup mayonnaise1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese2 tablespoons sliced ripe olivesTortilla chipsSliced green onions, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine corn, chiles, red pepper, Monterey Jack cheese and jalapeno. Stir in mayonnaise and Parmesan cheese. Transfer to an ungreased 1....
Ingredients Preparation Place the oyster flat side up on a folded towel with the hinge facing to the right (if you are right-handed). Fold the towel over the wider half of the oyster, leaving the hinge exposed.Hold the oyster down with your left hand and insert the tip of an oyster knife into the hinge, angling it downward towards the cup. Wiggle the tip until it sinks in, then twist it to pop the hinge....
Ingredients 1 boneless pork loin roast (3 to 3-1/2 pounds)1/4 cup butter, cubed1 cup chopped onion1 cup diced carrots1 teaspoon paprika3/4 cup chicken broth2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/2 cup sour cream1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley1/2 teaspoon salt Preparation In a large skillet over medium heat, brown roast in butter for 5 minutes on each side. Transfer to a roasting pan. In the same skillet, saute onion and carrots until crisp-tender. Place around roast....
Ingredients 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic2 teaspoons olive oil1-1/2 pounds fresh snow peas1 cup chopped sweet yellow pepper1/3 cup minced fresh basil2 tablespoons lemon juice1/2 teaspoon sugar1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a large skillet, saute garlic in oil for 30 seconds. Add snow peas and yellow pepper; saute for 2-3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Stir in the remaining ingredients; saute 1 minute longer. Serve immediately.
