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Ingredients 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pans 3 cups cake flour (not self-rising), sifted, plus more for pans 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon pure almond extract 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup water 3 large egg whites 1/2 cup golden raisins, chopped 1/2 cup pitted dates, diced 1/2 cup dark rum 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted 2 cups sugar 1/2 teaspoon light corn syrup 2/3 cup water 4 large egg whites 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 pinch of kosher salt Preparation Make the cake: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees....

Ingredients 1 1/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour 1 1/4 cups cake flour (not self-rising) 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, room temperature 1 cup sugar 1 vanilla bean, seeds scraped 2 large eggs, plus 2 large egg yolks, room temperature 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature 5 large egg whites 1 1/4 cups sugar Pinch of kosher salt 4 sticks (2 cups) unsalted butter, room temperature, cut into tablespoons 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Yellow gel food color 1/2 cup brown chocolate-covered sunflower seeds, for decorating Preparation Cupcakes:Preheat oven to 350 degrees with rack in center....

Ingredients 1 1/8 cups dark brown rice, rinsed and drained 2 cups water 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads or ground turmeric 1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice 1 1/2 tablespoons pistachio oil or canola oil 1/4 cup chopped pistachio nuts 1/4 cup dried apricots, chopped Preparation In a saucepan over high heat, combine the rice, water, 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and the saffron. Bring to a boil....

Ingredients 2 six-ounce cans tuna in water, drained 2 six-and-a-half-ounce jars artichoke hearts, drained and chopped into 1/2-inch pieces 1 tablespoon capers 1 tablespoon freshly chopped flat-leaf parsley 6 tablespoons creme fraiche Coarse salt Freshly ground pepper 1 bunch arugula, washed Preparation Place the tuna, artichoke hearts, capers, parsley, and creme fraiche in a medium bowl, and stir to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve on a bed of arugula....

Ingredients 2 egg whites 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar 1/3 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon spearmint extract 4 drops green food color 1 1/2 cups miniature semisweet chocolate chips 2 teaspoons shortening Preparation Heat oven to 200°F. Line 2 large cookie sheets with cooking parchment paper. In medium bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar with electric mixer on low speed until foamy. Gradually add sugar, beating on high speed just until stiff peaks form....

Ingredients 1 (19.5-oz.) pkg. fudge brownie mix 1/2 cup oil 1/4 cup water 2 eggs 1/2 cup quartered unwrapped chocolate-covered peppermint patties Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom only of 13x9-inch pan or spray with nonstick cooking spray. In large bowl, combine brownie mix, oil, water and eggs; beat 50 strokes with spoon until all dry mix is moistened. Spread half of batter in greased pan. Sprinkle quartered patties in single layer over batter; press lightly into place....

Ingredients 8 tablespoons 1 stick butter or shortening 1/2 cup sugar 1 cup molasses 1 egg 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 teaspoons ginger 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 1 cup boiling water 1 teaspoon (optional) orange zest, grated 1/2 cup (optional) chopped nuts Preparation Heat oven to 350ºF. Beat butter with sugar and molasses. Mix in egg....

Ingredients 4 tablespoons flour 4 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons cocoa 1 egg 3 tablespoons milk 3 tablespoons oil 3 tablespoons chocolate chips (optional) a small splash of vanilla extract 1 large coffee mug Preparation Add dry ingredients to mug, and mix well. Add the egg and mix thoroughly. Pour in the milk and oil and mix well. Add the chocolate chips (if using) and vanilla extract, and mix again. Put your mug in the microwave and cook for 3 minutes at 1000 watts....

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups walnuts 1/2 cup drained jarred roasted red bell peppers 1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs made from crustless french bread 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/2 cup pomegranate juice 2 teaspooons ground cumin 2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper 3 tablespoons pine nutswarm or toasted pita bread Preparation Combine first 7 ingredients in the processor. Puree until coarsely ground. DO AHEAD - can be made 3 days ahead....

Ingredients 4 large eggplants, about 1 1/2 pounds each 6 tablespoons Greek olive oil, plus a little for coating the eggplants Kosher salt, to taste 4 medium onions, chopped 6 garlic cloves, chopped 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes in tomato puree 1/4 cup parsley, minced 2 teaspoons dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 2 pounds ground lamb 1/2 cups dry white wine Black pepper to taste...

Ingredients Cake: 1-1/2 Cups Corn Oil 2 Cups Sugar 3 Eggs 2 Cups Flour 2 Tsp. Cinnamon 2 Tsp. Salt 2 Tsp. Baking Soda 2 Cups Shredded Carrots 1 Cup Chopped Walnuts ½ Cup Crushed Pineapple ½ Cup Raisins (Optional) Cream Cheese Icing: 1 Package (8 Oz.) Cream Cheese 3 Cups Confectioners Sugar 1 Cup Softened Butter 1/8 Cup Crushed Pineapple (Optional) Chopped Walnuts Preparation Cake: Preheat oven to 350 degrees....

Ingredients 24 large white mushrooms 4-6 scallions 1 tbs butter or margarine 1/4 c grated parmesean cheese (or soy cheese) 1/8 - 1/4 c brandy (dry) Preparation Wash mushrooms and let dry. Carefully remove the stems from the mushrooms. Chop mushroom stems together with scallions either manually or in food processor. In a frying pan melt butter add 1/2 brandy and saute mushroom tops, top down until browned. Remove from pan and arrange top down in pie plate....

Ingredients 2 Egg Whites 1 Cup Sugar 1/2 Tsp Vanilla 2 Cups Corn Flakes 1/2 Cup chopped Pecans 1 Cup Coconut Preparation Beat egg whites until stiff, but not dry. Add 1/3 cup sugar gradually beating it in. Fold in remaining 2/3 cup sugar and vanilla. When well blended, fold in remaining ingredients. Drop onto greased cookie sheet and bake 15-20 minutes, removing immediately. If hard to remove, place baking sheet on a damp towel....

Ingredients 6 eggs 2 1/2 c milk 2 1/2 c croutons 1 lb sausauge 1 can cream mush soup (Fat free) 1 can mushrooms 1 c sharp cheddar cheese 1 cup monterey jack cheese 1/4 t dry mustard 1 10 oz package spinach thawed and drained Preparation brown sausage & drain spread croutons bottom of 13x9 greased pan, crumble sausage and spread on top of croutons. Whisk eggs and milk in bowl; add soup, spinach, mushrooms, cheeses and mustard....

Ingredients 2 cups chopped mango (from 1 large peeled, pitted mango) 1/2 cup ice 1 cup plain whole-milk yogurt 2 tablespoons sugar, or to taste Pinch of ground cinnamon Pinch of coarse salt Preparation Combine mango, ice, yogurt, sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a blender; blend until smooth, 1 minute. Serve immediately.

Ingredients 1 acorn squash (1 to 1 1/2 lb) 1 large apple, cut into 4 wedges, cored 1 package (11 to 12 oz) fully cooked pork sausage links 1/4 cup water 1/2 cup maple-flavored syrup 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Preparation Heat oven to 425°F. Wash squash; pierce several times with fork. Place squash on microwavable paper towel in microwave oven. Microwave on High 3 minutes. Let stand in microwave oven about 5 minutes....

Ingredients 1 pound green beans 1/2 cup pine nuts 3 garlic cloves 1/2 cup chopped black olives 3 tablespoons olive oil 1/3 cup chopped shallots 2 tablespoons honey 2-3 tbsp balsamic vinegar parmesan cheese for garnish Black pepper Preparation Bring a large pot of water to a boil and salt it. Add the beans and cook until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes, depending on the size of the beans. Shock the beans in a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking and drain again (this can be done up to a day ahead of time)....

Ingredients 1 package (16 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Ready to Bake!™ Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough (24 Count) 1 cup chocolate chips 1 cup milk Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 48 mini muffin cups with cooking spray. Cut each cookie in half; press each half into bottom of mini muffin cup. Bake 8 to 11 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately press indentation into each with end of wooden spoon. Place 8 chocolate chips into each indentation....

Ingredients 3 slices white bread, crusts removed 1/2 cup milk 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup finely chopped onion 1 pound jumbo lump crabmeat, cartilage removed, crabmeat squeezed dry 1 tablespoon rum 1 teaspoon tomato paste 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 1 large egg yolk 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper Hot sauce, such as Tabasco 24 clam or scallop shells (2 to 2 1/2 inches each), rinsed and dried 1/2 cup fresh fine breadcrumbs 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees....

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups mint chocolate chip ice cream 1/2 cup milk 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (see Cook’s note) Whipped cream Chocolate syrup, for garnish Preparation Combine the ice cream and milk in a blender and process until smooth, about 30 seconds. Pour the shake into a glass and stir in the chocolate chips. Top with the whipped cream and drizzle with chocolate syrup. Cook’s note: Since the chips in the ice cream get pulverized in the blender, we’ve added extra chips for texture and even more chocolate flavor....