Ingredients 3 cups cubed cooked turkey1-1/2 cups seedless red grapes, halved4 celery ribs, chopped2/3 cup mayonnaise2 tablespoons lemon juice1 to 2 teaspoons curry powder1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt1 to 2 teaspoons sugar, optional1/2 cup salted peanuts Preparation In a large bowl, combine the turkey, grapes and celery. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, lemon juice, curry powder, salt and sugar if desired. Pour over turkey mixture and toss to coat....
Ingredients 20 fresh large quahog clams (about 10 pounds)1 pound hot chourico or linguica (smoked Portuguese sausage) or fully cooked Spanish chorizo1 large onion, chopped (about 2 cups)3 teaspoons seafood seasoning1 package (12 ounces) herb stuffing cubes1 cup waterOptional: Lemon wedges and hot pepper sauce Preparation Add 2 in. water to a stockpot. Add clams and chourico; bring to a boil. Cover and steam until clams open, 15-20 minutes. Remove clams and sausage from pot, reserving 2 cups cooking liquid; cool slightly....
Ingredients 2 large eggs1 cup sugar1/2 cup all-purpose flourPinch salt1/2 cup butter, melted and cooled1 cup semisweet chocolate chips1 cup chopped pecans2 teaspoons vanilla extract1 unbaked pie shell (9 inches)Whipped cream Preparation In a bowl, beat eggs. Gradually add sugar and beat until smooth. Stir in flour, salt and butter. Fold in chips, nuts and vanilla. Pour into the pie shell. Bake at 350° for 40 minutes or until set and golden brown....
Ingredients 2 c. chocolate chip cookies 2 tbsp. unsalted butter 1 c. heavy cream 1 c. chopped semisweet chocolate 1 large egg 1/4 c. whole milk 1 tbsp. unsalted butter Creme fraiche Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.Step 2Make the crust: Stir together cookie crumbs and melted butter. Press into bottom and up sides of a 9 1/2-inch fluted tart pan with a removable bottom. Refrigerate until chilled, about 30 minutes....
Ingredients 1 pound ground beef2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced1 can (16 ounces) baked beans1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes, undrained1 can (11 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles1/4 cup barbecue sauce4-1/2 teaspoons chili powder1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin4 flour tortillas (10 inches)1-1/3 cups shredded pepper jack cheeseOptional: Shredded lettuce, chopped red onion, sour cream and chopped tomatoes Preparation In a large skillet, cook beef until meat is no longer pink; crumble beef; drain....
Ingredients 1/3 cup packed almond paste1/4 cup butter, softened1 cup plus 5 tablespoons sugar, divided1/3 cup shortening6 egg yolks1/2 cup milk2 cups cake flour1 teaspoon baking powder2 egg whitesTOPPING:1/4 cup all-purpose flour1/4 cup sugar1 tablespoon ground cinnamon1/4 cup cold butter, cubed Preparation In a bowl, cream almond paste, butter and 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar. Add shortening; beat for 2 minutes. Add egg yolks; mix well. Gradually beat in milk....
Ingredients 1/4 cup butter1/4 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup light corn syrup3-1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/2 cup ground pecans1/2 teaspoon vanilla extractVanilla ice cream and fresh berries Preparation In a small saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Stir in brown sugar and corn syrup; cook and stir until mixture comes to a boil. Remove from the heat. Stir in flour. Fold in pecans and vanilla. Drop by tablespoonfuls 3 in. apart onto parchment-lined baking sheets....
Ingredients 1/2 cup chopped walnuts1 tablespoon sugar1-1/2 teaspoons cider vinegar6 ounces fresh baby spinach (about 8 cups)1 medium sweet red pepper, diced1 medium red onion, diced1 cup fresh or frozen corn, thawed1 cup crumbled goat cheese1/4 cup dried cranberriesDRESSING:3 tablespoons cider vinegar2 tablespoons orange marmalade2 tablespoons mayonnaise1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce Preparation In a small heavy skillet, cook walnuts over medium heat until toasted, about 3 minutes. Sprinkle with sugar and vinegar....
Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour1 cup sugar2 teaspoons grated orange zest1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt2 tablespoons shortening1 large egg, lightly beaten1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese1/2 cup orange juice1/4 cup water1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed and halved1/2 cup chopped walnuts Preparation In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Cut in shortening until crumbly. Combine the egg, cheese, orange juice and water. Make a well in the dry ingredients; stir in egg mixture just until moistened....
Ingredients 2 large sweet potatoes3 tablespoons butter1/2 cup packed brown sugar2 medium apples, peeled and cubed1/2 cup dried cranberries1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg Preparation Place sweet potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 30-45 minutes or just until tender. Drain; cool slightly. Peel potatoes and cut into 1/2-in. slices; set aside. In a large skillet, melt butter and brown sugar over medium heat....
Ingredients 1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls1 cup chopped walnuts3/4 cup sugar1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1 can (21 ounces) apple pie filling, choppedTOPPING:1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup cold butter1 cup sweetened shredded coconut1/4 cup chopped walnuts Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. Unroll crescent dough into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan; seal seams and perforations. Bake 10 minutes. Combine the walnuts, sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg; sprinkle over crust....
Ingredients 2 croissants, preferably a day old, sliced in half horizontally 1 c. whole milk 3 large eggs, lightly beaten with a fork 1/4 c. granulated sugar, plus more for sprinkling 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/8 tsp. ground nutmeg 1/4 tsp. grated orange zest 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract 4 tsp. Grand Marnier or other orange liqueur, divided pinch of kosher salt 1 c. fresh raspberries 1 c. fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced...
Ingredients 1/4 c. mayonnaise 1/4 c. sour cream 2 tbsp. white wine vinegar kosher salt Pepper 3 tbsp. prepared horseradish, squeezed of excess liquid 1/4 sweet onion, finely chopped 1/4 c. fresh dill, roughly chopped 1/2 small red cabbage (about 8 ounces), cored and chopped 1/4 small green cabbage (about 8 ounces), cored and chopped 2 Kirby cucumbers (about 8 ounces), cut into 1/4-inch pieces 2 stalks celery, cut into1/4-inch pieces...
Ingredients 4 celery ribs, sliced1 large onion, chopped8 garlic cloves, minced1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped4 teaspoons canola oil4 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) vegetable broth3/4 cup water2 teaspoons dried oregano2 teaspoons ground cumin1 to 2 teaspoons chili powder1 to 2 teaspoons pepper1/2 teaspoon ground coriander1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauceGARNISH:9 tablespoons chopped tomatoes9 teaspoons fat-free sour cream9 teaspoons minced fresh cilantro...
Ingredients 1/2 cup almond paste4 large egg yolks2 cups butter, softened1-3/4 cups sugar1/2 teaspoon salt3-3/4 cups all-purpose flourFROSTING:3-3/4 cups confectioners’ sugar3 tablespoons meringue powder1/3 cup waterFood coloring, coarse sugar and assorted sprinkles, optional Preparation In a large bowl, beat almond paste and egg yolks until crumbly. Add butter, sugar and salt; beat until light and fluffy. Gradually add flour and mix well. Divide into four portions; shape each into a ball, then flatten into a disk....
Ingredients Ice cubes2-1/2 ounces chocolate liqueur1/2 ounce brewed espresso1/2 ounce vanilla-flavored vodkaCoarse sugar1 teaspoon chocolate syrup Preparation Fill a mixing glass or tumbler three-fourths full with ice. Add chocolate liqueur, espresso and vodka; stir until condensation forms on outside of glass. Sprinkle sugar on a plate. Moisten the rim of a chilled cocktail glass with water; hold glass upside down and dip rim into sugar. Drizzle chocolate syrup on the inside of glass....
Ingredients 3 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into quarters1 whole garlic bulb, cloves separated and peeled1/2 cup butter, cubed1/2 cup half-and-half cream2 tablespoons prepared horseradish3/4 teaspoon salt3/4 teaspoon pepperFresh thyme leaves, optional Preparation Place potatoes and garlic cloves in a large saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, heat butter and cream; keep warm....
Ingredients 2/3 cup sugarFLAN:2 cups half-and-half cream6 large egg yolks1 large egg1 cup sugar1 cup canned pumpkin1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation Preheat oven to 325°. In a small heavy saucepan, spread sugar; cook, without stirring, over medium-low heat until it begins to melt. Gently drag melted sugar to center of pan so sugar melts evenly. Cook, without stirring, until melted sugar turns a medium amber color, about 8 minutes....
Ingredients 8 Oreo cookies, crushed2 tablespoons butter, melted1/2 cup hot brewed coffee16 marshmallows1/2 cup heavy whipping cream1 tablespoon confectioners’ sugar1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation Combine cookie crumbs and butter; set aside 1 tablespoon for topping. Press remaining crumb mixture onto the bottom and up the sides of two lightly greased 10-oz. custard cups; set aside. Place coffee and eight marshmallows in a blender; cover and process until smooth. Add the remaining marshmallows; cover and refrigerate in the blender for 2 hours or until cold....
Ingredients 2 teaspoons cornstarch1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules3/4 cup water1/2 teaspoon reduced-sodium soy sauce1 cup sliced fresh carrots1 tablespoon canola oil1 cup fresh or frozen snow peas1/2 cup julienned sweet red pepper1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot1 teaspoon minced garlic1 package (8 ounces) imitation crabmeatHot cooked rice, optional Preparation In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, bouillon, water and soy sauce until smooth; set aside. In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry carrots in oil....
