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Ingredients 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened 3 packages cream cheese (8 ounces each) 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 5 dashes hot sauce (such as Tabasco) 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper 8 ounces sharp orange cheddar cheese, finely shredded 2 tablespoons store-bought chutney 3/4 cup dried cranberries, finely chopped Water crackers, for serving 6 ounces Roquefort cheese 1 shallot, minced (about 1 tablespoon)...

Ingredients 1/3 cup chopped basil 1/4 cup minced chives 1/4 cup chopped parsley 2 tablespoons chopped dill 2 tablespoons chopped mint 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon zest 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil Salt, pepper, and chile flakes, to taste Preparation Mix together chopped basil, minced chives, chopped parsley, chopped dill, chopped mint, minced garlic, lemon zest, and extra-virgin olive oil. Season to taste with salt, pepper, and chile flakes....

Ingredients 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped Coarse salt and ground pepper 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons tomato paste 2 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme) 2 cans (14 1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth 2 cans (28 ounces each) whole peeled tomatoes in juice (with basil if available) Preparation In a 5-quart saucepan or Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat; add oil and onion, and season with salt and pepper....

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled), plus more for rolling 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature 1 cup granulated sugar 1 large egg 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Decorating sugar and candies, such as nonpareils and red cinnamon dots (optional) Confectioners sugar, for decorating (optional) Preparation Make the dough: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon....

Ingredients 1.5 pounds Fresh diced Portobello mushrooms 1/4 cup Pure olive oil 1.5 ounces Fresh garlic, minced 1/2 tablespoon Black pepper 1/3 cup Brown onion, minced 1/2 cup Romano cheese, ground 1 cup Corn starch 2 cups Cold water 2 sticks Unsalted butter 3 cups Chicken stock, unsalted 3.5 cups Manufacturing cream 1 tablespoon Salt Preparation In a stock pot. Lightly brown the garlic and onion with the olive oil on medium heat....

Would you like to knowhow to defrost bacon in the microwave? Today we are showing you how to defrost bacon fast using the microwave. Perfect for cooking with and will last up to 3 days in the fridge. You will love microwave frozen bacon and how it thaws perfectly and is ideal for all your favourite bacon recipes. Though for a Brit, it has to go in a bacon butty with ketchup....

Ingredients 3 1/3 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons salt 1 pound (4 sticks) unsalted butter, softened 2 cups sugar 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 9 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten Basic Buttercream Fresh edible flowers Preparation Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Line standard muffin tins with paper liners. Whisk together flour and salt. Cream butter and sugar with a mixer until pale and fluffy. Reduce speed to medium, and add vanilla....

Ingredients 1 large eggplant (1 1/4 pounds), halved lengthwise Extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing Coarse salt and ground pepper 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (2 ounces) 1/4 cup roughly chopped pistachios 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander 1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, finely chopped 5 sheets frozen phyllo dough, thawed Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Lightly brush cut sides of eggplant with oil and season with salt and pepper....

Ingredients Zest from 2 limes, finely shredded 3 limes, juiced 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1 piece (2 inches) ginger, peeled and julienned 1 medium red onion, halved and thinly sliced 2 mild to spicy red chiles, halved 4 fillets (6 ounces each) black bass, halibut, or striped bass 4 heads baby bok choy (or 1 large head, quartered) 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper...

Ingredients 1 white sheet cake, ready made at the bakery 1 package miniature American flags Preparation Divid cake into 24 sections. Place a flag in each square. Serve at McGinnis reunions. Related Video

Instant Pot Tuscan Chicken Stew has amazing depth of flavour and is a fast dump and go Instant Pot Stew. If you’re late home from work and want a quick Instant Pot meal using fridge and pantry staples, then our Instant Pot Tuscan Chicken Stew is the go-to meal. Instant Pot Tuscan Chicken Stew Instant Pot Tuscan Chicken Stew is the latest in our series for 2019 dedicated to Instant Pot Tuscan Chicken....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon Olive oil 3 teaspoons Garlic [minced] 1 Onion [minced] 1 1/2 cups California Style Vegetables 1/4 cup Vegetable Broth 2 pounds Hamburg [lean] 1/2 pound Ground Pork 2 Eggs [beaten] 1 1/2 cups Bread Crumbs [dry] 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese [grated] 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning 2 teaspoons Celery Seeds 1 teaspoon Salt 1 teaspoon Pepper Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large skillet, over medium heat, add oil and garlic....

Ingredients 1 cup long-grain white rice coarse salt 2 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped Preparation In a medium saucepan with a lid, bring 1 1/2 cups water to a boil. Add rice and teaspoon salt. Cover and reduce to a simmer. Cook until water is absorbed and rice is tender, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat. Add butter, Parmesan, and parsley; fluff gently with a fork....

Ingredients Coarse salt 2 cups white basmati rice 1 cinnamon stick 2 whole cloves 3 black peppercorns 1/4 teaspoon cardamom seeds (from about 3 pods) 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter 1 cup thinly sliced onions 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads 2 tablespoons diced dried apricots 2 tablespoons dried sweet or sour cherries or golden raisins 1/4 cup chopped pistachios Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Fill a large saucepan with 4 quarts water and bring to a boil over high heat....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil 1 small onion, sliced (1 cup) 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 2 cans (28 ounces each) peeled whole tomatoes, pureed (about 6 cups) 1 cup water 5 pounds cod, cut into ten 4-inch pieces Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 12 ounces pitted prunes, cut into thirds 3 or 4 rosemary sprigs Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling Preparation Heat grapeseed oil in an extra-large straight-sided skillet (or 2 medium skillets) over medium heat....

Ingredients 2 round or oval loaves country bread (1 pound each), split and hollowed 1 jar (12 ounces) oil-packed roasted red peppers 12 ounces salami, thinly sliced 12 ounces provolone cheese, thinly sliced 2 bunches arugula, (about 6 ounces each), washed well and thick stems removed (about 10 cups) Preparation Brush cut sides of halved bread loaves with oil from jar of roasted peppers. Dividing evenly, layer bottom bread halves with roasted peppers, salami, cheese, and arugula; top with remaining bread halves....

Ingredients All-purpose flour, for dusting 1 (half of a 17.3-ounce package) sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed according to package instructions 1/4 cup seedless raspberry jam 3/4 cup fresh raspberries 2 teaspoons sugar, for sprinkling Preparation Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside. On a lightly floured work surface, unfold pastry sheet; roll out to a 12-inch square. With a sharp knife or pizza wheel (and using a ruler as a guide, if desired), cut into four equal squares....

Ingredients 1/2 pound (2 large) carrots, peeled and shaved with a vegetable peeler 12 ounces mixed greens 1/2 cup dried cranberries 1/2 cup Sweet and Spicy Almonds or toasted unblanched almonds 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon white-wine vinegar 4 teaspoons Dijon mustard 4 teaspoons olive oil Coarse salt and ground pepper Preparation In a large bowl, toss carrots, greens, and half the cranberries and almonds. In a small bowl, whisk vinegar, mustard, and oil....

Ingredients 2 slices white or whole-wheat sandwich bread 3 tablespoons cream cheese 1 1/2 tablespoons sour cream 4 carrot matchsticks (each 6 inches long) 4 cucumber matchsticks (each 6 inches long) Preparation Flatten bread slices with a rolling pin. Combine cream cheese and sour cream; spread mixture over slices. Lay 2 carrot and 2 cucumber matchsticks at the bottom of each slice – let ends hang over edges. Roll up bread, pressing gently to seal, then cut each roll in four equal pieces....

Ingredients 4 large scallops 4 tablespoons Clarified Butter Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 12 brussels sprouts, trimmed, leaves separated 4 tablespoons Matthew Hoyle’s Jalapeno Dressing 1/4 red onion, finely chopped 1/4 cup cilantro leaves 1 jalapeno, half of the seeds discarded, finely chopped Preparation Heat 2 tablespoons clarified butter over medium-high in a medium skillet. Season scallops with salt and pepper; add to pan and cook, turning once, until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side....