Ingredients 1 c. water 1 c. granulated sugar 1/3 c. rosemary leaves 2 oz. whiskey 3/4 oz. tonic 1 rosemary sprig 1 lime wheel 1 cucumber slice Preparation Step 1In a small saucepan, whisk together water and sugar. Bring to a boil and let cook until sugar is fully dissolved. Step 2Add rosemary and reduce heat to a simmer. Simmer for 2 minutes, then remove from heat. Let steep for at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours....
Ingredients 1 package (16 ounces) uncooked elbow macaroni5 tablespoons butter, divided3 tablespoons all-purpose flour2-1/2 cups 2% milk1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon onion powder1/2 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1 cup shredded cheddar cheese1/2 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese3 ounces cream cheese, softened1/2 cup sour cream1/2 cup seasoned panko bread crumbs Minced fresh parsley, optional Preparation Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, melt 3 tablespoons butter over low heat....
Ingredients 2-1/2 cups uncooked bow tie pasta6 cups torn romaine1-1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast1 medium tomato, diced4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled1/3 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise1/4 cup water1 tablespoon barbecue sauce1-1/2 teaspoons white vinegar1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water. In a large bowl, combine romaine, chicken, tomato, bacon and pasta. In a small bowl, whisk mayonnaise, water, barbecue sauce, vinegar and pepper....
Ingredients 3 medium sweet yellow, orange or red peppers4 ounces cream cheese, softened1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese3 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled1 green onion, thinly sliced Preparation Cut peppers into quarters. Remove and discard stems and seeds. In a small bowl, mix cream cheese, blue cheese, bacon and green onion until blended. Grill peppers, covered, over medium-high heat or broil 4 in. from heat until slightly charred, 2-3 minutes on each side....
Ingredients 2 cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided3/4 cup sugar1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon baking soda1 large egg, room temperature2/3 cup orange juice2 tablespoons butter, melted1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries Preparation Preheat oven to 325°. In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda. Whisk the egg, orange juice and butter. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Toss blueberries with remaining flour; fold into batter....
Ingredients 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided5 tablespoons cold water1-1/4 teaspoons lemon juice1-1/4 teaspoons sugar1/4 teaspoons salt3 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons shorteningFILLING:4-1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries1 cup vanilla yogurt1/2 cup packed brown sugar3 tablespoons all-purpose flour1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs (about 12 squares)2 tablespoons sugar2 tablespoons butter, melted Preparation In a bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup flour, water and lemon juice; set aside. In a large bowl, combine sugar, salt and remaining flour; cut in shortening until crumbly....
Ingredients 4 oz. cream cheese, softened 1/4 c. finely chopped artichoke hearts 1/4 c. frozen spinach, defrosted, drained and finely chopped 1/4 c. freshly grated Parmesan 1 tbsp. sour cream (optional) 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp. lemon zest (optional) 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes (optional) Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 sheets frozen puff pastry, defrosted 3/4 c. shredded mozzarella 2 tbsp. melted butter 1/2 tsp. garlic powder...
Ingredients 2 large eggs 2 tsp. Greek yogurt (2% or whole) 1/2 tbsp. butter 2 tsp. freshly chopped chives Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper Preparation Step 1In a medium bowl, use a fork to whisk together eggs and yogurt.Step 2In a medium nonstick pan over medium-low heat, melt butter. When butter is completely melted, add eggs. When eggs start to set, use a rubber spatula to gently move the cooked egg around in the pan....
Ingredients 3 3/4 c. whole milk 1/4 c. heavy cream Pinch kosher salt 1 tbsp. plus 2 tsp white vinegar (or lemon juice) Preparation Step 1Combine milk, cream, and salt in a medium pot over medium heat. Heat milk until a thermometer reads 185°.Step 2Add vinegar or lemon juice and stir to incorporate—curds should begin forming immediately. Reduce heat to lowest setting and leave mixture undisturbed for 20 minutes. Step 3Fit a strainer into a large bowl and line with a single layer of water-dampened cheesecloth....
Ingredients Cooking spray 1 c. butter, softened 3/4 c. granulated sugar 2 1/4 c. all-purpose flour 1/4 c. powdered sugar, plus more for garnish 2 c. granulated sugar 1/4 c. all-purpose flour 6 large eggs 3/4 c. lemon juice Zest of one lemon 1 lemon, cut into small wedges, for garnish Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 350° and line a 9"-x-13" baking pan with parchment paper.Step 2Make the crust: In a large bowl using a hand mixer, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes....
Ingredients 1/2 c. lukewarm water 2 tsp. granulated sugar 1 packet active dry yeast 1 3/4 c. all-purpose flour, plus more for surface 1 tsp. kosher salt 1/2 c. full fat greek yogurt Vegetable oil, for cooking Preparation Step 1In a small bowl or glass measuring cup, combine lukewarm water and sugar. Sprinkle yeast on top and let sit until frothy, about 8 minutes. Step 2In a large bowl, whisk together flour and salt....
Ingredients Cooking spray, for pan 1 box chocolate cake mix, plus ingredients called for on box 1/2 pt. vanilla ice cream 1/2 c. rainbow sprinkles, plus more for garnish 1 c. heavy cream 1/4 c. powdered sugar Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 350° and line two 8” round cake pans with parchment paper. Grease with cooking spray. Step 2In a large bowl, prepare cake mix according to package instructions. Divide between pans and bake until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean, about 25 minutes....
Ingredients 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)1 medium onion, chopped1 celery rib, finely chopped1 package (16 ounces) frozen peas and carrots, thawed and drained1 can (15 ounces) Italian tomato sauce1/4 teaspoon pepper1 cup reduced-fat biscuit/baking mix2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed1/2 cup fat-free milk2 tablespoons butter, melted Preparation Preheat oven to 425°. In a large nonstick skillet, cook the beef, onion and celery over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain....
Ingredients 2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped1 cup frozen peas1 cup chopped sweet onion1 celery rib, thinly sliced2 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon dried thyme1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper1-1/2 pounds medium red potatoes, cut into 1/4-inch slices1 teaspoon salt1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Preparation In a large bowl, combine the beans, soup, red pepper, peas, onion, celery, garlic, thyme and pepper....
Ingredients 24 large fresh mushrooms1 carton (8 ounces) reduced-fat spreadable chive and onion cream cheese1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled blue cheese4 green onions, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced3/4 cup bacon bits, divided Preparation Remove stems from mushrooms and set caps aside; discard stems or save for another use. In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, blue cheese, onions, garlic and 1/4 cup bacon bits. Stuff into mushroom caps, a scant tablespoonful in each....
Ingredients Cooking spray 1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour 1 c. granulated sugar 1 tsp. cinnamon 1 tsp. kosher salt 1 tsp. baking soda 3/4 c. canola oil 2 large eggs, beaten 1 1/2 c. grated carrots (from 1 large) 1/2 c. raisins 1/2 c. chopped pecans or walnuts 2 (8-oz.) packages cream cheese, softened 3/4 c. granulated sugar 1/4 tsp. kosher salt 1 1/2 tbsp. all-purpose flour 1/2 tbsp. pure vanilla extract...
Ingredients 2 tbsp. butter (plus more for buttering pan) 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour 1 1/2 c. whole milk 2 c. shredded Gruyère, divided 1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper Pinch nutmeg 4 medium zucchini, sliced crosswise into 1/4” coins 2 tsp. freshly chopped thyme Freshly chopped parsley, for garnish Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 375° and butter a medium casserole dish. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter....
Ingredients 3 c. chicken stock 2 c. cold water 4 oz. New Mexico red chile powder 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 clove garlic, peeled but whole 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 1 large green New Mexico green chile or a substitute, roasted 1 avocado 1 clove garlic kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil Vegetable oil, for pan 1 lb. skirt steak kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper...
Ingredients Nonstick cooking spray, for the pan 3 tubes crescent dough sheets 1/2 c. butter, melted 1/2 c. cinnamon-sugar 1/2 c. butter, softened 4 oz. cream cheese, softened 1 1/2 c. powdered sugar 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1/4 c. milk or heavy cream Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 350° and grease an 8” skillet with cooking spray. On a lightly floured surface, unroll one tube of crescent dough. Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar....
Ingredients 1/4 c. plus 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 lb. ground beef 1/2 c. whole milk 1/2 c. Italian bread crumbs 1 large egg Kosher salt, to taste Freshly ground black pepper 1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan, plus more for serving 1/4 c. finely minced Italian parsley 4 cloves garlic, finely minced (divided) 1 lb. hot Italian sausage, cut into 1" pieces 2 28-oz. cans crushed tomatoes 2 tbsp....
