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Ingredients 1 cup bulgur 2 red bell peppers 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 can (14.5 ounces) chickpeas, rinsed and patted dry 2 cups baby spinach Preparation Bring 2 cups water to a boil and add bulgur. Remove from heat and soak until tender, about 30 minutes. Drain in a fine-mesh sieve, pressing to remove as much liquid as possible; transfer bulgur to a large bowl. While bulgur is soaking, roast peppers over a low gas flame or under the broiler, turning frequently with tongs, until blackened on all sides, 8 to 16 minutes....

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth 1/3 cup dry white wine 1 whole chicken (3 to 4 pounds), rinsed and patted dry (giblets removed) 1 tablespoon butter, room temperature Coarse salt and ground pepper 2 leeks (white and light-green parts only), halved lengthwise, rinsed well, and cut into 2-inch pieces 10 baby carrots or 5 carrots, halved if large and cut into 2 1/2-inch lengths 5 garlic cloves, unpeeled...

Ingredients 2 1/2 teaspoons dried tarragon 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest 1 1/4 teaspoons coarse salt 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper 4 bone-in chicken breast halves 1/3 cup low-fat plain yogurt 2 teaspoons plus 1 tablespoon olive oil 3 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 3 plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped 4 scallions, thinly sliced 6 ounces mesclun (about 6 cups) Preparation Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Rub tarragon, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper under chicken skin....

Ingredients 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1 large egg, lightly beaten coarse salt and ground pepper 4 cups crisp rice cereal 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 1/2 pounds chicken tenders (tenderloins) 1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon honey 4 medium carrots, cut into sticks 1 cucumber, halved lengthwise, seeded, and cut into sticks Preparation Preheat oven to 475 degrees. Place flour in a shallow bowl, and egg in a second one; season both with salt and pepper....

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 3/4 teaspoon baking powder 3/4 teaspoon salt 2 large eggs 3/4 cup buttermilk 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 3/4 cup warm water 1 teaspoon pure peppermint extract Mint Buttercream Chocolate-Mint Leaves, for garnish Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line standard muffin tins with paper liners. Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt....

Ingredients All-purpose flour, for dusting 1/2 recipe Pate Brisee for Plum Crumb Pie 2 1/2 cups pecan halves 4 large eggs 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar 1 cup dark corn syrup 1/2 cup light corn syrup 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled 1 tablespoon bourbon (optional) 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon salt Whipped cream, for serving Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. On a lightly floured board, roll out the pastry to a thickness of 1/8 inch....

Ingredients 2 cups fresh or defrosted frozen cranberries 3 tablespoons Cognac 1 cup packed light-brown sugar 1/4 cup fresh orange juice 3 whole allspice berries 2 whole cloves 4 whole black peppercorns 1/2 teaspoon crushed red-pepper flakes Cinnamon stick (1/2-inch piece) Preparation In a medium saucepan, combine cranberries, Cognac, sugar, and orange juice. Place allspice, cloves, peppercorns, red-pepper flakes, and cinnamon stick in a double layer of cheesecloth; bundle it up, tie with kitchen string, and add to saucepan....

Ingredients 6 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 1/4 pounds (3 to 4) leeks, white and pale-green parts only, rinsed well and coarsely chopped 5 garlic, thinly sliced 7 large shallots, about 14 ounces, thinly sliced 2 large Vidalia onions, about 20 ounces, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices 3/4 cup dry white vermouth 4 cups homemade or low-sodium store-bought chicken stock Coarse salt 1 cup heavy cream Preparation Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a large saucepan over medium heat....

Ingredients 1 pound green beans, stem ends removed 1 garlic clove, smashed and peeled 1 tablespoon butter, cut up Coarse salt Preparation Place beans, garlic, butter, and cup water in a 2- to 2 1/2-quart shallow microwave-safe dish with a lid; season with salt. Cover, and microwave on high until beans are crisp-tender, 6 to 7 minutes. Stir, and pour off any excess liquid. Related Video

Ingredients 30 grams Fennel Seeds 5 grams Black Pepper 100 grams Sugar 60 grams Almonds 30 grams Pistachio 30 grams Melan Seeds 10 grams Cardamom Powder 15 stick Saffron Leaves Preparation Firstly take thirty gram of fennel seeds in a grinder jar then add five gram of black pepper. Now take 100 gram of sugar and add three to four spoon of sugar from it in the grinder jar. Grind them all and make a fine powder of them....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil 3 garlic cloves, smashed 6 medium blue Maryland crabs (5 1/2 to 6 inches each), cooked 1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes 2 cans (28 ounces each) peeled whole tomatoes, pureed (about 6 cups) 7 1/2 cups water 3 lobster tails 1/4 cup finely chopped preserved lemons Coarse salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 pound spaghetti Preparation Heat grapeseed oil, garlic, crabs, and red-pepper flakes in a stockpot over medium-high heat....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, plus more for grates 1 cup long-grain white rice 1/3 cup honey 1 can (8 ounces) pineapple chunks in juice, drained and coarsely chopped (juice reserved) Coarse salt and ground pepper 1 pork tenderloin (1 pound), cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes 2 medium red bell peppers, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces 2 scallions, thinly sliced 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger (from a peeled 1/2-inch piece)...

Ingredients Salt and pepper 12 ounces fettuccine pasta 1 cup reserved Lemon Sauce, see Roasted Chicken with Lemon Sauce 1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas, thawed 1 reserved cooked chicken half, skin removed, meat shredded (1 1/2 cups) 1 tablespoon cold butter 1/3 cup grated Asiago or Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish, if desired Preparation In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook fettuccine until al dente, according to package instructions....

Ingredients 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon light corn syrup 3 large egg whites, room temperature Preparation In a small, heavy-bottom saucepan, combine 3/4 cup sugar, corn syrup, and 4 tablespoons water. Place over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until sugar has dissolved, about 4 minutes. Rub a bit of the mixture between your fingers, making sure any graininess has disappeared. Raise heat, and bring to a boil without stirring....

Ingredients 1 cup fresh cilantro, stems reserved 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium onion, finely chopped 1 garlic clove, minced 1/4 teaspoon chili powder Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 1 cup long-grain rice 1 1/2 cups water 1 pound fresh peas, shelled (1 1/2 cups) Preparation Tie together reserved cilantro stems with kitchen twine.Heat oil in a medium pot over medium heat. Cookonion and garlic, stirring occasionally, until tender, about8 minutes....

Ingredients 1 cup bulgur wheat 1 cup boiling water 1 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves, finely chopped, plus whole leaves for garnish 1 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves, finely chopped, plus whole leaves for garnish 1 cup loosely packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, coarsely chopped, plus whole leaves for garnish 4 plum tomatoes (10 ounces total), cut into wedges 1 garlic clove, minced 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil...

Ingredients 6 cloves Garlic (Crushed) 1/4 cup Butter 1/2 cup White Wine 1/4 teaspoon Salt 1/4 teaspoon Dill 2 ounces Chopped Parsley 16 ounces Seafood of Choice 2 ounces Olive Oil Preparation In a large pan on the stove, heat the oil and butter until melted, add the crushed garlic and sauté the seafood for about 5 minutes, taking care to keep the temperature low enough to avoid burning the garlic....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 8 ounces shallots, trimmed and quartered 1 medium onion, cut into 8 wedges 1/2 cup dried cherries, coarsely chopped 3 sprigs fresh thyme 3 tablespoons sugar 1/4 cup sherry vinegar Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper Preparation Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Add shallots, onion, cherries, and thyme. Cover, and cook until shallots and onion are soft and beginning to caramelize, 12 to 14 minutes....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 6 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano 2 bay leaves Coarse salt and ground pepper 3 tablespoons tomato paste 1 (3-pound) boneless pork shoulder, cut in half lengthwise 1 can (28 ounces) whole tomatoes in juice 1 large chipotle chile in adobo sauce (from a small can), minced (about 4 teaspoons) 16 (6-inch) toasted corn tortillas...

All you need to make apple butter is apples, cloves, and cinnamon. That is it. Oh yes, and a slow cooker is also very helpful. I have found that a 3-pound bag of apples only makes about 2 cups of apple butter. That is not enough because your friends will ask you for the recipe and you can easily give them a container of it. I love using apple butter on top of things like waffles, English muffins, freshly-baked muffins, scones, pumpkin spice bagels, and it is very good as a sauce on top of pork tenderloin....