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Ingredients 4 Large Tomatoes, coarsely chopped 3/4 Sweet Onion, chopped 2 1/2 tablespoons Living Basil, chopped 1 12 inch baguette, cut into 3/4 inch slices 3/4 cups Parmesan Cheese, grated 1 dash Salt 1 dash Pepper 1/3 cups Balsamic Vinegar 1 tablespoon Garlic, Minced Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees fahrenheit(190 celsius) In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, onion, basil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, salt, and pepper. Grate the Parmesan cheese and cut the bread into 3/4 inch slices....

Ingredients 6 cups water 4 ounces fresh shiitake mushrooms, stems trimmed and reserved, caps cut into 3/4-inch slices 1/2 ounce dried shiitake mushrooms (5 large) 1 six-inch square dried kombu 3/4 cup bonito flakes (1/4 ounce) 1/4 cup plus 1 teaspoon reduced-sodium soy sauce 2 tablespoons mirin 1/2 large sweet potato (about 4 ounces), peeled, halved lengthwise, and cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices 6 ounces soba noodles (2 bundles) 3 ounces snow peas, trimmed and halved...

Ingredients 1 whole chicken (3 to 3 1/2 pounds), cut into 8 pieces and breasts halved crosswise 1 pound white new potatoes, halved (quartered if large) 1 large red onion, cut into eighths 1 head garlic, cloves separated and left unpeeled 6 sprigs thyme 1 lemon, quartered 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar Coarse salt and ground pepper Preparation Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Arrange chicken, potatoes, onion, garlic, thyme, and lemon in a 12-by-16-inch roasting pan....

Pick up some fresh blueberries from the market this weekend and make this blueberry buttermilk cake! Fresh or frozen berries can be substituted and you can whip up this cake in no time to have with a freshly brewed cup of coffee! How to make Blueberry Buttermilk Cake Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Cream butter with lemon zest and ⅞ cup of the sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla and beat until combined....

If you’re freaking out over all the pumpkin spice food out there right now you will love this caramel pumpkin poke cake! It is seriously good. I almost wish I had poked the holes when the cake came right out of the oven, then it would have been extra warm and gooey! The recipe only requires 5 ingredients and the cake is made with a can of pumpkin and a box of yellow cake mix....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons light-brown sugar 2 teaspoons coarse salt 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper 2 pork tenderloins (about 12 ounces each) 1 tablespoon vegetable oil Avocado-Pineapple Salsa Preparation To create Spice Rub: In a small bowl, combine light-brown sugar, salt, cinnamon, cumin, allspice, and ground pepper. Heat broiler, with rack 4 inches from heat source. Line a broilerproof rimmed baking sheet with foil....

If you like pie, you’re going to love this dessert recipe. If you like cake, you’re also going to love this recipe. And if you like a good fruit cobbler, you’re going to love this recipe. It’s also very similar to a cherry dump cake. This cherry apple cake is made in a pie dish and it’s so easy to make! All you need to do is combine apples and cherries with some sugar and spices and then put them in a pie dish....

Ingredients 3 large russet potatoes (about 2 pounds) 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons chili powder Coarse salt and ground pepper Preparation Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Halve russet potatoes lengthwise; cut each half lengthwise into thirds. In a large bowl, whisk olive oil with chili powder; season generously with coarse salt and ground pepper. Add potatoes; toss to coat. Transfer potatoes to a baking sheet, cut sides down. Bake, turning potatoes halfway through, until they are tender and golden brown, about 45 minutes....

Ingredients All-purpose flour, for surface Easy Chocolate Pate Sucree 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup cornstarch 3/4 teaspoon salt 2 1/2 cups whole milk 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate (preferably 61 percent to 70 percent cacao), finely chopped 4 large egg yolks 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Caramel Whipped Cream for Chocolate-Caramel Cream Pie 1 thick block bittersweet chocolate, room temperature, for garnish Preparation On a lightly floured work surface, roll pate sucree to 1/8-inch thickness....

Ingredients 1 3/4 cups unsweetened coconut milk 3 large eggs 3 tablespoons superfine sugar 3/4 teaspoon ground cardamom 1/8 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons, freshly grated or desiccated coconut 1/4 cup whole milk 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan 2 fresh mangoes, peeled, pitted, and sliced into thin wedges, for serving Confectioners’ sugar, for dusting Preparation Preheat oven to 200 degrees....

Ingredients 1 baguette 2 tablespoons melted butter Coarse salt Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Slice half a baguette (1/4 pound) into 3/4-inch cubes (about 4 cups). Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with melted butter; season with salt. Toss well to coat; spread in an even layer. Bake until golden brown, tossing halfway through, 15 to 20 minutes. Related Video

Ingredients 5 ounces fluke, cut into 1/4- to 1/2-inch dice 1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 2 lemons) 1 cup fresh corn kernels 1/4 cup thinly sliced scallions 1 tablespoon thinly sliced fresh red chiles 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon coarse salt Preparation Stir together the fluke and lime juice in a small bowl. Refrigerate until fish is opaque, at least 30 minutes (up to 2 hours). Stir in the remaining ingredients....

I saw a recipe for gooey butter cake using biscoff spread and decided to try taking a stab at making it healthier without using the 2 sticks of butter it called for in the recipe. I used a can of pumpkin for the yellow cake mix, and didn’t even need to bother adding the stick of butter to the top part. The cake I made, that came out in the end was nothing compared to the one Paula Deen makes....

Ingredients 9-12 Blue Crabs 3 cloves garlic 1/2 cup olive oil 3 35-0z cans San Marzano tomatoes 2 tablespoons Parsley, chopped 1/2 tablespoon crushed red pepper 1 splash dry white wine Preparation In large sauce pan, heat garlic in oil until flavored, remove garlic, reserving for addition later. Put in crabs, a few at a time, and cook until red, hitting with wooden spoon to release juices. Put tomatoes through food mill using medium screen....

Ingredients 25 pickling cucumbers 2 quarts water 3/4 cup white vinegar 6 tablespoon kosher salt 3/4 ounce fresh dill 2 garlic cloves peeled 1 bay leaf 1 Arbol chili (red) (dried) 1 tablespoons whole all spice 2 tablespoon mustard seed 2 teaspoons coriander seeds 2 cloves whole cloves 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1 bay leaf (crumbled) 1 cinnamon stick (2 inches) 1 tablespoon pickling spice...

Ingredients 1 can (6 ounces) American tuna 1 tablespoon salt-packed capers (rinsed and finely chopped) 1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped red onion 1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh basil 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest Pepper 2 slices crusty bread 6 basil leaves Preparation Combine tuna, capers, red onion, basil, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a medium bowl. Season with pepper. Spoon mixture onto 2 slices crusty bread, and top each with 3 basil leaves....

Ingredients 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter 3/4 pound chicken livers, rinsed and patted dry 1/2 pound cremini mushrooms, sliced 1/3 cup coarsely chopped shallots 1 tablespoon minced garlic, (2 to 3 cloves) 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 2 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt 1/3 cup dry white wine 1 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves 1 1/2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin 3/4 cup pomegranate juice, chilled Toasted baguette slices or crackers, for serving...

Ingredients 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 small shallots, finely chopped (1/2 cup) 2 cups white basmati rice 1 cup homemade or low-sodium store-bought chicken stock 1 bay leaf 1 teaspoon coarse salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper Preparation Melt butter in a medium Dutch oven over medium-low heat. Add shallots, and cook, stirring often, 4 minutes. Stir in rice, and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add 2 cups water, the stock, bay leaf, salt, and pepper....

Ingredients 1 whole duck (5 to 6 pounds) Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Parsnips with Chili Powder(optional) Orange Marmalade Pan Sauce(optional) Preparation Line bottom of oven with foil to catch any spatters. Preheat oven to 425 degrees with rack in second-lowest position. Rinse duck in cold water; pat dry with paper towels. Trim excess fat and skin from neck and body cavity. Clip wing tips. Place wing tips and neck in a large roasting pan fitted with a rack....

Ingredients 2 slices bacon, thinly sliced 3 ounces fresh goat cheese, room temperature 1/4 cup milk 1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar Coarse salt and ground pepper 2 hearts romaine lettuce, halved lengthwise Preparation In a skillet, cook bacon over medium, stirring occasionally, until browned and crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate. In a bowl, whisk together cheese, milk, and vinegar; season with salt and pepper....