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Ingredients 8ozpasta,(bucatini, thick spaghetti, linguine or fettuccine) 3tbspbutter,diced into 1-tablespoon chunks 1tspcoarse black pepper,freshly-cracked 2ozpecorino,(1 cup), or parmesan cheese, freshly-grated Preparation In a large stockpot of generously-salted water, boil the pasta according to package instructions until it’s just barely al dente. While the pasta water comes to a boil, finely-grate the cheese by hand. Once the pasta is about 1 minute away from being al dente, carefully scoop out 2 cups of the starchy boiling pasta water and transfer the water into a separate heat-proof container....

Ingredients ½ cupwater ½ cuprice vinegar ½ cupwhite sugar 1tspsalt 12ozradishessliced thinly Preparation Mix water, rice vinegar, sugar, and salt together in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in the microwave for 1 minute and 30 seconds, stopping to stir every 30 seconds, or until the sugar has completely dissolved. Continue warming and stirring for 30 seconds at a time, if necessary. Place radish rounds into a canning jar. Pour vinegar mixture into the jar and top with a lid....

Ingredients 4½cupsall purpose flour,unsifted plus more for the plate 2cupswarm water,(110 to 115 degrees F) active dry yeast 1tbspsugar 2tspcoarse sea salt,or kosher salt 7tbspextra virgin olive oil cornmeal,for dusting the pan 2tbspfresh rosemary,or sage leaves, finely chopped 1tbspfreshly ground black pepper water in a spray bottle,for misting Preparation Sprinkle a dinner plate with flour. Combine the water, yeast, sugar, and 1 teaspoon salt in a warm, large mixing bowl and stir with a wooden spoon until the yeast, sugar, and salt dissolve....

Ingredients 2pie crusts,8-inch, cooked, cooled ¾cupswhite sugar ⅓cupall-purpose flour 2cupsmilk 3egg yolks 1tbspbutter 1lemon 2tspvanilla extract pinchsalt ¾cupwhite sugar 3tbspstrawberry Jell-O mix 2tbspcornstarch ¼tspsalt 1cupboiling water 6cupsstrawberries,(approximately 2 pints) washed, chopped whipped topping,or whipped cream, optional Preparation Zest the lemon and juice ½ of it. Set aside. Combine the sugar and flour in a medium saucepan. Stir in 1 cup of milk, egg yolks, salt, and lemon zest. Whisk until well combined....

Ingredients 4 eggs 2 cups granulated sugar 1 cup vegetable oil 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix) 2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1 cup raisins, if desired 1 package (3 oz) cream cheese, softened 1/3 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 teaspoon vanilla...

Ingredients 1lbfresh linguine ½cupoil packed sun dried tomatoes,drained, plus 3 tbsp reserved oil from the jar 1clovegarlic ¼cupkalamata olives,pitted, coarsely chopped 2tbspchives,snipped 6ozimported tuna,(1 can), packed in olive oil, drained and flaked red pepper,crushed Preparation In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the linguine for about 5 minutes until al dente. Drain the pasta, reserving 1 cup of the cooking water. Transfer the pasta to a large bowl....

Ingredients 2tbspolive oil 1lbmild Italian sausages 1carrot 1onion 1celery rib 4clovesgarlic 1tspdried rosemary 6cupskidney beans,(57 oz) canned, drained and rinsed 2¾cupslow-sodium chicken broth,canned, or homemade stock 1bay leaf 1tspsalt ½cuptubetti,or other small macaroni ½tspfresh ground black pepper Preparation In a large pot, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over moderate heat. Add the sausages and cook, turning, for about 10 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove. When cool enough to handle, halve the sausages lengthwise and then cut crosswise into slices....

Ingredients 12medium Idaho potatoes,peeled 4eggs,beaten ⅔cupflour,or matzoh meal 1yellow onion,grated 2tspkosher salt ½tspcoarse black pepper canola oil for frying,about an inch deep in the frying pan ketchup applesauce sour cream Preparation Fill a large bowl halfway with water. Grate all the potatoes and put them into the water. Sit potatoes in the water for an hour to remove starch. Take the potatoes out one handful at a time and squeeze them as dry as possible, then put them into a second large bowl....

Ingredients ½small onion,minced 1tspolive oil 1.3lb99% lean ground turkey ½cupoatmeal ¼cupketchup,plus 2 tbsp 2tspWorcestershire sauce 1large egg 1tspmarjoram salt Preparation Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Sauté the olive oil and onion on low until translucent. In a medium bowl, mix the turkey, onion, oatmeal, egg, ketchup, salt and marjoram. Divide into four equal loaves, then place each loaf into a non stick mini loaf pan or shape into small loafs on an un-greased nonstick baking pan....

Ingredients 1cupwalnut,halves, roughly chopped 3tbsplight brown sugar,packed 2tspcinnamon 2⅓cupsall purpose flour,spooned into measuring cup and leveled-off ½tspbaking soda 1tspsalt 2cupsgranulated sugar 1cupunsalted butter,(2 sticks) room temperature 3large eggs 8ozfull fat sour cream,(1 container) 1½tspvanilla extract Preparation Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F and set an oven rack in the middle position. Toast the walnuts on a rimmed baking sheet for 10 to 15 minutes, until they’re fragrant and golden brown....

Ingredients 4ozunsalted butter,(1 stick) 1tbsphoney 1tspearl grey tea,(1 bag) 1pinchsalt ½granny smith apple 1tsplemon juice,fresh 16pumpernickel bread,thin slice ¾lbsmoked turkey,sliced Preparation In a mini food processor or in a bowl, blend the butter, honey, ground tea and salt. In a medium bowl, toss the apple with the lemon juice. Squeeze out any excess liquid and pulse or mix the apple into the honey butter. Spread a scant ½ tablespoon of the apple butter onto each slice of pumpernickel bread....

Ingredients 3 heads garlic, peeled 1 tbsp black pepper 1 tbsp ground cumin 1 tbsp dried oregano 2 tbsp salt , to taste 2 cups fresh lemon juice 1 cup dry white wine 12 oz frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed 1 whole turkey Preparation Crush the peeled garlic cloves, and place into a large bowl. Season with pepper, cumin, oregano, and salt. Pour in lemon juice, wine, and orange juice concentrate; whisk together until well mixed....

Ingredients 5½tbspolive oil ¼cupred wine ¾tspsalt fresh ground black pepper 2clovesgarlic 4veal loin chops 1¼lbsvine-ripened tomatoes,(about for 4 tomatoes) 1½tbspmixed fresh herbs,chopped ½tspbalsamic vinegar Preparation Light the grill or heat the broiler. In a shallow dish, combine 4 tablespoons of oil with wine, ½ teaspoon of salt, ¼ teaspoon of pepper, and garlic. Add the veal chops and turn to coat. In a medium glass or stainless-steel bowl, combine the tomatoes with the remaining ¼ teaspoon of salt, the remaining 1½ tablespoons of oil, the herbs, vinegar, and a large pinch of pepper....

Ingredients 2 fl oz rye whiskey, (or bourbon or Irish whiskey) 3 fl oz ginger ale, (4 ounces for more ginger taste) 1 lime wedge Ice, for serving (try clear ice) Preparation Add the whiskey and ice to a glass and stir to combine. Top with the ginger ale. Squeeze in the juice from the lime wedge and serve. Garnish with additional lime wedges or wheels. Related Video

Ingredients 1small fennel bulb 3blood oranges 3cara oranges 1grapefruit 1tbspfresh mint,torn kosher salt,to taste olive oil,to taste ½cupfarro,uncooked, rinsed 1½cupswater ¼cuppistachio 2tbsplemon juice 1tbsphoney ½tspkosher salt 1tbspfresh tarragon,finely chopped ¼cupolive oil Preparation Trim the fronds and stalks off of the fennel bulb. Cut the bulb in half crosswise, remove the core, then thinly slice. Add the sliced fennel to a medium bowl and set aside. Slice off the top and bottom of a blood orange so it sits flat on your cutting board....

Ingredients 6large eggs ½tspsalt ½tspground black pepper 2cupshot water 6ozmatzo crackers,(6 sheets), broken into 1 inch pieces 1½lbssweet potatoes,peeled and sliced into ⅛ inch thick rounds 2large apples,Fuji or gala, peeled, quartered, cored, and sliced into ¼ inch thick slices 1tspcinnamon 2tbspmargarine Preparation Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with margarine, olive oil, or grapeseed oil. In a medium bowl, beat the eggs, salt, and pepper until no streaks of yolk remain....

Ingredients 4cupschicken broth,low-sodium 1½cupswater 1lbasparagus 2tbspbutter 1tbspcooking oil 1small onion 1½cupsarborio rice ½cupdry vermouth,or dry white wine 1¼tspsalt ½lbcrabmeat 1tsporange zest,(from ½ orange), grated 2garlic cloves ¼cupfresh parsley,chopped ¼tspfresh ground black pepper Preparation Bring the broth and water to a simmer in a medium pot. Cook the asparagus in the broth for about 4 minutes until just done. Remove with a slotted spoon. Put in a colander, rinse with cold water, and drain....

Ingredients 5lbsbeef brisket,flat cut, or point cut salt 2tbspextra-virgin olive oil 3largeonions,sliced 6clovesgarlic,minced 1sprigsprig thyme 1sprigrosemary 4bay leaves 2cupsbeef stock 3large carrots,peeled, cut into 1½-inch pieces 1tbspmustard,optional Preparation On one side of the brisket, there should be a layer of fat, which is needed. If there are any large chunks of fat, cut them off and discard them. Using a sharp knife, score the fat in parallel lines, about ¾-inch apart....

Ingredients 5fresh bratwurst sausages 2tbspolive oil 2onions,chopped 4carrots,sliced 4celery ribs,chopped 2tspgarlic,chopped 32ozchicken broth,(2 cartons) 14.5oztomatoes,(1 can), diced 1cupfresh basil,chopped ¼cupfresh flat-leaf parsley,chopped 2tspground thyme ½tspcayenne pepper 6potatoes,cut into cubes 15ozcannellini beans,(2 cans), drained and rinsed 12ozspinach,coarsely chopped, or more to taste Preparation Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Grill the bratwursts for about 5 minutes per side until cooked through. Cool, then slice each bratwurst into ¼-inch pieces....

Ingredients 1cupall purpose flour ½tspsalt 2½cupssalted cashews,roasted 2tbspcanola oil,plus 1 tsp 1unsalted butter stick ¾cuplight brown sugar,packed ½cupgranulated sugar 1large egg 1tsppure vanilla extract 24cubesoft caramel candy ¼cupheavy cream Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Sift flour and salt together. Coarsely chop 1 cup cashews; set aside. Process remaining cashews in a food processor until finely chopped. Pour in oil. Process until mixture is creamy. Put cashew mixture, butter, and sugars in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment; mix on medium speed until fluffy....