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Ingredients 1 roll (16.5 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Sugar Cookie Dough 1/4 to 1/2 cup all-purpose flour Ready-to-spread frosting (any white variety) Coarse white sparkling sugar, if desired Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, break up cookie dough. Stir or knead in 1/4 cup of the flour until well blended. (DO NOT EAT RAW COOKIE DOUGH AFTER COMBINING WITH FLOUR.) Sprinkle about 1 tablespoon flour onto work surface; coat all sides of dough with flour....

Ingredients For the Bottom Chocolate Layer: 1¼ cups milk chocolate chips ¼ cup creamy peanut butter For the Nougat Layer: 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 cup granulated sugar ¼ cup evaporated milk 1½ cups marshmallow fluff ¼ cup creamy peanut butter 1½ cups salted peanuts, roughly chopped 1 teaspoon vanilla extract For the Caramel Layer: 14 ounces caramels, unwrapped ¼ cup heavy cream For the Top Chocolate Layer: 1¼ cups milk chocolate chips...

Ingredients 7 large hard-cooked eggs 1/4 cup purchased honey Dijon salad dressing 2 tablespoons finely chopped green onions 1/8 teaspoon pepper, if desired Preparation Remove shells from eggs. Halve eggs lengthwise or crosswise. Carefully remove yolks from eggs; place in small bowl. Mash yolks with fork. Add salad dressing and onions; mix well. Lightly spoon or pipe mixture into egg white halves. Sprinkle with pepper. Serve immediately, or refrigerate until serving time....

Ingredients 1 ripe figs 1 tbsp 0% fat Greek yogurt 1 tsp runny honey pinches of cinnamon a few flaked toasted almonds Preparation Cut the fig in half. Spoon over the yogurt, then drizzle with honey. Sprinkle with cinnamon and a few flaked toasted almonds.

Ingredients 2 cups chickpeas, drained and rinsed, or soaked if using dried 3 tablespoons of tahini ¼ cup fresh lemon juice 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil ¾ cup pine nuts, lightly toasted and finely chopped. ¼ teaspoon cumin 1 clove of garlic, crushed 1 teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons of plain yogurt 1 teaspoon parsley or cilantro, finely chopped (plus more for garnishment) 2 tablespoons water Preparation In a blender or food processor, blend the chickpeas....

Ingredients 2 pounds plain yogurt (regular or low-fat) ½ cup good olive oil, plus more for brushing grill Zest of 1 lemon ½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (3 lemons) 3/4 cup fresh whole rosemary leaves (2 large bunches) 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 5-pound butterflied leg of lamb (9 pounds bone-in) Preparation Combine the yogurt, olive oil, lemon zest and juice, rosemary, salt, and pepper in a large, nonreactive bowl....

Ingredients Four 12-ounce bottles root beer 1 cup Asian fish sauce 1 head of garlic, cloves crushed 1/4 cup black peppercorns, cracked 2 large shallots, thinly sliced 16 cups ice 2 large racks of pork spare ribs (about 5 pounds each) 1 vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped 2 tablespoons finely ground long pepper (see Note) or black pepper 1/4 cup fresh lime juice plus lime wedges, for serving Preparation In a medium saucepan, bring 2 bottles of the root beer to a boil with the fish sauce, garlic, cracked black peppercorns and shallots....

Ingredients -1 lb of salmon fillet cut into two portions -1 tbs of chopped fresh rosemary -1 tbs of dijon mustard -salt to taste, pepper to taste -1.5-2 tbs of extra virgin olive oil -1/2 tbs of fresh chopped garlic Preparation Mix the rosemary, mustard, salt, pepper, olive oil and garlic together in a bowl, the mixture should be pasty, not too loose and not too dry. Then let it sit for 5 minutes at room temperature....

Ingredients 4 lamb chops (about 1.5 lbs), or same quantity of lamb cut to skewer 4-5 tbsp olive oil Rub: 1/2 tsp salt freshly ground black pepper to taste 2 tsp ground cumin 2 tsp ground fennel 1 tsp ground cardamom 2 tsp cayenne pepper or to taste 2 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp ginger powder Preparation Combine all of the rub ingredients in a bowl. Add olive oil to the rub to make a paste....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 4 cups thinly sliced leeks (white and light-green parts only, well washed) 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth 2 1/2 cups chopped red potatoes (about 1 pound) 3/4 cup chopped celery, plus reserved leaves for garnish 1 cup shredded ham 1 1/2 cups baby spinach 1/3 cup heavy cream Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper Preparation Melt butter in a pot over medium-high. Add leeks; season with salt and pepper....

Ingredients 4 cups canola oil for deep frying 3 pounds chicken wings, tips removed and wings cut in half at joint 1 tablespoon garlic salt 1 cup cornstarch 2 eggs, beaten 1/2 cup cider vinegar 1/4 cup pineapple juice 1/4 cup ketchup 1 cup honey 1 tablespoon soy sauce 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds 2 green onions, thinly sliced Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Heat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C)....

Ingredients 1 cup skin-on hazelnuts (5 ounces) 1 1/2 teaspoons whole cumin seeds 1 teaspoon whole coriander seeds 1 1/2 cups packed cilantro 2 wide strips orange zest, finely chopped (1 tablespoon), plus 1/4 cup fresh juice 1/4 teaspoon finely chopped garlic Kosher salt 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Roast hazelnuts on a baking sheet until fragrant and skins loosen, about 10 minutes. Let cool briefly, then rub off skins with a clean kitchen towel (do not worry about getting them all, just what comes off easily)....

Ingredients Ingredients 7 oz. dried multigrain or whole grain rotini pasta (about 1-1/2 cups) Nonstick cooking spray 1-1/2 cups broccoli florets, finely chopped carrots, or green beans, cut in 1/2-inch pieces 1/4 cup finely chopped onion 4 tsp. olive oil 1 6.5-oz. pkg. light semisoft cheese with garlic and herb 1-2/3 cups fat-free milk 1 Tbsp. all-purpose flour 1/2 cup reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese (2 oz.) 2 oz. Asiago, Gruyére, or Manchego cheese, shredded (1/2 cup)...

Ingredients 1 cup orzo pasta, cooked per package instructions and cooled 1 green pepper, chopped 2 scallions, chopped, green parts included 1 tablespoon Italian parsley, chopped 2 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes, chopped 1 can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed 2 tablespoons pesto 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar Parmesan Cheese Salt Pepper Preparation Cook orzo per package instructions and set aside to cool. In a large salad bowl, combine all the ingredients except the pesto, vinegar, cheese, salt and pepper....

Ingredients 8 thin slices rye country bread 1/4 cup olive oil (from roasted garlic) 8 oz (227gr) aged Cheddar, Gruyère, Fontina or Manchego - coarsely grated 2 large handfuls baby arugula (4 oz) (113gr) 1/2 cup Roasted Garlic cloves sea salt to taste freshly ground black pepper to taste roasted garlic (4 gloves per sandwich) : see related recipe Preparation Step 1: Place 4 slices of bread on a cutting board and brush with the olive oil reserved from the garlic confit....

Ingredients 1Lb Ground Bison One Onion Two Bell Peppers Two Garlic Cloves Barbecue Sauce Shredded Cheese Mozzarella Balls Preparation Prepare Bison in one pan, mixing in the barbecue sauce as necessary to sweeten Chop the vegetables and garlic and saute them in a separate pan Combine the two in one pan and mix Serve onto plates and blend in the shredded cheese as necessary Place two small balls of fresh mozzarella on top and serve...

Ingredients 7 ounces hazelnuts 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 1 teaspoon salt 3 cups sugar 1 pound (4 sticks) unsalted butter 12 ounces bittersweet chocolate (70 percent), chopped 6 large eggs 1 tablespoon instant coffee dissolved in 1 tablespoon of hot water Preparation Prepare Nuts: Oven-toast hazelnuts (15 minutes) until fragrant and the skins blister; transfer to a kitchen towel to cool slightly, then rub off the skins....

Ingredients 3 eggs 1 cup canola oil 1 1/2 cups sugar 2 cups flour 1/2 cup wheat bran 3 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp baking powder 1 tsp. salt 2 tsp. soda 2 cups grated and drained zuchinni 3 tsp vanilla chopped walnuts optional raisins optional Preparation Cream together the eggs oil and sugar. Add cinnamon, baking powder, salt, and soda. Fold in the flour and wheat bran. Fold in the grated zuchinni and the vanlla....

Ingredients 9 ounces uncooked curly or plain lasagna noodles (9 noodles) 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 medium onions, thinly sliced 1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced 1 medium green bell pepper, thinly sliced 2 cups chopped broccoli 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups part-skim ricotta cheese 1 egg 1/4 cup minced fresh basil 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 cups tomato sauce (no salt added)...

Ingredients Carrot Cake ingredients: 2 Cups Sugar 1 1/2 Cups vegetable Oil 4 Eggs 2 Cups Flour 2 Teaspoons baking soda 1 Teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1/2 cup pecans. Icing Ingredients: 1-8 oz. pkg. cream cheese 1/2 stick butter 2 teaspoons vanilla 1 box powdered sugar 1/2 cup pecans Preparation Cake instuctions: Cream sugar & oil throughly and unbeaten eggs. Sift dry ingredients together. Add to creamed mixture, add carrots and pecans....