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Ingredients 12 hard-shell clams (littlenecks or cherrystones), scrubbed 2 Tbs. unsalted butter 1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper 1/3 cup finely chopped shallot 1/4 cup dry white wine or vermouth 1/2 cup coarse fresh breadcrumbs 1/4 cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley Freshly ground black pepper 3 slices bacon, sliced crosswise 1/4 inch thick Lemon wedges, for serving Preparation Position a rack in the center of the oven and heat the broiler on high....

Ingredients 3 large egg whites 3/4 cup sugar 1/8 teaspoon coarse salt 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar 1 1/2 teaspoons Trablit coffee extract (available at culinarydistrict.com) or 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped 1 3/4 cups pistachios or 1 1/2 cups pecans, toasted and finely chopped Preparation Preheat oven to 200 degrees. Combine egg whites and sugar in a bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water, and whisk until sugar is dissolved and mixture is warm, about 3 minutes....

Ingredients Whole grouper 5 lbs (haddock also suitable) White pepper Salt Old Bay seafood seasoning Lemons Tarragon Garlic cloves 2-3 sliced Scallions 5-6 chopped White table wine-1 cup Cream cheese Parsley Preparation Scale and gut fish- keep head on Clean fish thoroughly under cold running water Rub inside and ouside with cut lemon Sprinkle inside and ouside with salt, pepper and small amount of Old Bay Place chopped scallions, sliced garlic, Tarragon in cavity Sprinkle with white wine Wrap in 4-5 layers of foil and place on cookie sheet Bake in preheated 350o oven for 1 hour, check at 45 min....

Ingredients 1 roll (16.5 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Sugar Cookie Dough 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup multicolored candy-coated chocolate candies 1/4 cup white vanilla baking chips Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Line 12-inch pizza pan with cooking parchment paper, leaving some to hang over edge of pan. In large bowl, break up cookie dough. Stir or knead in flour until well blended. (DO NOT EAT RAW COOKIE DOUGH AFTER COMBINING WITH FLOUR....

Ingredients Vegetable-oil cooking spray 1 1/4 cups fat-free chicken or vegetable broth 2/3 cup couscous 4 large bell peppers, mixed colors 2 tsp olive oil 1/2 cup chopped onion 6 oz zucchini, quartered lengthwise then sliced across thinly 6 oz yellow squash, quartered lengthwise then sliced across thinly 1/2 tsp fennel seeds 1/2 tsp dried oregano 1/2 tsp salt 1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half 15 oz canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed...

Ingredients 1 can (6 oz) or use fresh lump crabmeat 5 hard boiled eggs 3/4-1 cup bread crumbs 3/4-1 cup Mayo 3/4 cup milk 5 hard boiled eggs chopped 1/3 cup onions 1/3 cup small spanish olives Preparation Mix ingredients & top with browned bread crums. Bake 350 - 25 min.

Ingredients 1/3 cup garlic-and-herbs spreadable cheese (from 5.2- to 6.5-oz container) 1/3 cup chopped green onions (6 medium) 1 can (6 oz) crabmeat, drained 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Rolls (8 Count) Pimiento-stuffed green olives and roasted red bell pepper, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray. In small bowl, mix cheese, onions and crabmeat. Unroll dough and separate into 2 long rectangles; press each into 12x4-inch rectangle, firmly pressing perforations to seal....

Ingredients 2 Pkg Fresh Cranberries 2 Lemons (zest only) 2 Oranges (Zest, Juice, & Pulp) 2 Tsp Mustard Seeds, toasted 3 Cups Cider Vinegar 4 Cups Light Brown Sugar 1 Tbsp Salt 2 Garlic Cloves, Minced 1 Cup Onion, chopped 6 Jalapenos, seeded, chopped 2 Cups Golden Raisens 4 Oz Candied Ginger, finely chopped Preparation Rinse & Sort the cranberries. Reserve ~2 Cups. Add the remainder to pot. Remove and finely chop zest from lemons and oranges....

Ingredients For Crust: 1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs from 9 (2 1/4-inch by 4 3/4-inch) crackers 2 tablespoons sugar 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted For filling: 1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin 1/4 cup water 1 cup sugar, divided 1/2 cup lime juice (fresh squeezed from about 5 limes) Zest from one lime 1/2 teaspoon salt 4 eggs (whites and yolks separated) 1 cup whipping cream Preparation Make crust: Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit....

Ingredients For the risotto: 1 Tablespoon butter 1/2 cup onion, diced 1 1/2 cups Arborio rice 1/2 cup dry vermouth 4 cups chicken stock 1/2 cup parsley, chopped 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese salt, to taste For the chicken and vegetables: 2 Tablespoons olive oil 1/2 cup onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, finely minced 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1" cubes 1 teaspoon dried basil 8 ounce package frozen artichoke hearts, defrosted and chopped...

Ingredients 4-6 (1 to 1 1/2" thick) Challah, Babka, or Portuguese weet bread, staled overnight 1 teaspoon softened butter 4 eggs 1/2 cup sugar 2 cups light or heavy cream 1 teaspoon vanilla Preparation Grease a shallow baking dish with the softened butter. Place the staled bread in the dish without overlapping it. Pour the melted butter evenly over the bread. Beat the eggs and sugar. Add the cream and vanilla....

Ingredients 4lbs Russet potatoes, peeled 3 Tbs olive oil 3 Tbs butter, melted 4 shallots, peeled & sliced 1 tsp red pepper flakes salt & pepper to taste 8 sprigs thyme (If you don’t love salt like I do, use unsalted butter) Preparation Preheat oven to 400*. In a small bowl, combine butter and oil. Brush the bottom of a round 9-inch baking dish with butter mixture. Using a mandolin, slice potatoes very thinly....

Ingredients 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent dinner rolls 2 teaspoons granulated sugar 1 teaspoon grated orange peel 1/4 cup powdered sugar 1 to 2 teaspoons orange juice 4 red candied cherries, halved 4 green candied cherries, halved Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Unroll dough into 2 long rectangles; firmly press perforations to seal. Cut each rectangle lengthwise into 4 strips. Twist each dough strip several times. On ungreased cookie sheet, form tree shape by starting at top of tree....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon canola or vegetable oil 2 1/2 lb chicken wings, cut apart at joints, wing tips discarded 2 medium green onions, thinly sliced including tops (about 2 tablespoons) 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 2 cans (12 oz each) lemon-lime carbonated beverage 1 can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles, drained 1 package (1 oz) Old El Paso™ taco seasoning mix 10 lettuce leaves, if desired...

Ingredients 1/4 cup white sugar 1/2 cup shortening Pour over 1/2 cup boiling water. Let cool. Add: 1 beaten egg 1 tsp. salt 1 tbs. yeast dissolved in 1/2 cup warm water and 1 tsp. sugar. Add enough flour to make a soft dough, about 3 cups. Preparation Let dough rise for 1/2 hour. Roll out, spread with butter, brown sugar and cinnamon mixture. Roll up and cut into slices. Let rise again for 1 hour....

Ingredients 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 1//4 pounds small clams, scrubbed 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped 2 shallots or green onions, finely chopped 3/4 cup dry champagne or other sparkling wine 1 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) chilled unsalted butter, cut into tablespoon sized pieces salt and freshly ground white pepper Preparation Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium to high heat....

Ingredients One 6 oz. package Farmhouse® Chicken Rice 2 Tablespoons butter or margarine 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil 8 oz. boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1/2" cubes 1/2 cup onion, chopped 1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped 2 Tablespoons fresh ginger, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, minced One 13.5 oz. can unsweetened coconut milk 1/4 cup water 2 Tablespoons curry powder 1 Tablespoon lemon juice 1/2 cup peas, frozen Preparation In medium saucepan, heat butter or margarine and oil over medium heat....

Ingredients Unsalted butter, for bowl 1/3 cup warm water (110 degrees) 1 teaspoon active dry yeast 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 cup coconut milk, plus 1/3 cup for glaze 1 large egg yolk 2 to 2 1/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Safflower oil, for frying 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar 1 cup sweetened coconut flakes, toasted Preparation Butter a medium bowl; set aside....

Ingredients Sponge cake: 2 eggs 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/3 cup cake flour 1 tbsp cornstarch 2 tbsp cocoa 1 tbsp butter 1 tbsp milk Coffee mousse: 1 egg yolk 1 egg white 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1/3 cup milk 1/2 tbsp instant coffee 2 tsp coffee liqueur (kahlua) 1/3 cup heavy cream 1 tsp gelatin 2 tbsp water Preparation Sponge cake: Preheat your oven to 350ºF. Place parchment paper onto a baking tin (about 20cm x 27cm or something with about the same area) Sift together the flour, cornstarch and cocoa in a bowl....

Ingredients 2 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature, cut into tablespoons, plus more for pan 3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, plus more for pan 1 1/4 cups whole milk 4 large eggs, room temperature 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 1 3/4 cups sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt 1/3 cup packed Homemade Sprinkles, plus more for garnish Cooked Milk Frosting Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9-by-13-inch cake pan....