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Cherry Tortoni

Cherry Tortoni

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The tart cherries brighten the classic flavor of almond in this tortoni

  • 2 1/4 cups fresh or frozen (not thawed) pitted sour cherries (3/4 lb)
  • 1/2 cup plus 1/3 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Di Saronno Amaretto or other almond-flavored liqueur
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon cold water
  • 1 1/2 cups sliced almondstoasted and cooled completely
  • 1 1/4 cups fine vanilla-wafer crumbs (from about 40 wafers)
  • 1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, melted
  • 4 large egg whites
  • 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1 1/3 cups chilled heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons sweet Marsala wine or sweet Sherry
  • 3/4 cup coarsely ground amaretti cookies (from about 20 one-inch cookies)
  • Special equipment: a 9- to 9 1/2-inch springform pan; an instant-read thermometer
4.5/5 (8 Votes)

Campfire Potatoes

Campfire Potatoes

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Place the potatoes and onion on a large piece of heavy-duty foil (about 20 in

  • 5 medium potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 1 medium onion, sliced
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/3 cup chicken broth
5/5 (1 Votes)

Spinach & Blue Cheese Chicken

Spinach & Blue Cheese Chicken

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1. Preheat oven to 350°. 2

  • 1 TBS olive oil
  • 3 cups baby spinach
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/4 cup blue cheese
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 1 ounce prosciutto, chopped
  • 4 (4-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • Cooking spray
5/5 (4 Votes)

French Toast with Grand Marnier

French Toast with Grand Marnier

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1. Preheat oven to 250F. 2

  • 8 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 TBS Grand Marnier or Cointreau
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup fresh orange juice
  • 8 1-inch slices brioche, challah, or other egg bread (cut from center of loaf)
  • Melted butter
  • Powdered Sugar
4.8/5 (9 Votes)

Mojito Fruit Salad

Mojito Fruit Salad

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1. Bring water, sugar, and lime zest to a roiling boil in small saucepan

  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • Zest from 1 lime
  • 1 package mint leaves
  • 1 TBS fresh lime juice
  • 1 pint blueberries
  • 1/2 honeydew melon, balled
4.3/5 (12 Votes)

Fusilli With Lemon-Cream Sauce, Asparagus, and Peas

Fusilli With Lemon-Cream Sauce, Asparagus, and Peas

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Fresh, lively, creamy taste

  • 4 oz uncooked fusilli pasta
  • 3/4 cup asparagus slices (about 1/4 lb), julienned
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
  • 1 TBS butter
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock
  • 1 TBS cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup cream
  • 1 1/2 TBS fresh lemon juice (about 1/2 a lemon)
  • Ground red pepper to taste
4.4/5 (8 Votes)

Honey-Thyme Butternut Squash

Honey-Thyme Butternut Squash

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This golden, honey-sweetened squash can easily pass as a potato dish

  • 1 large butternut squash (about 5 pounds), peeled and cubed
  • 1/4 cup butter, cubed
  • 3 tablespoons half-and-half cream
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
4.7/5 (3 Votes)

Easy Thai Steak Noodle Bowl

Easy Thai Steak Noodle Bowl

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1. Combine cabbage, 1 teaspoon lime juice, 1/2 teaspoon sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon salt; toss well to combine

  • 2 1/2 cups very thinly sliced green cabbage
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, divided
  • 2 teaspoons sugar, divided
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
  • 8 ounces uncooked flat rice noodles (pad Thai noodles, such as Annie Chun's)
  • 12 ounces top sirloin steak, trimmed and thinly sliced
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons canola oil
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons red curry paste (such as Thai Kitchen)
  • 1 (13.5-ounce) can light coconut milk
  • 4 lime wedges (optional)
4.7/5 (6 Votes)

Grilled Ginger-Lime Shrimp

Grilled Ginger-Lime Shrimp

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Since the chopped garlic is part of the marinade, which adheres well to the shrimp, it has plenty of time to develo...

  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
  • 2 tablespoons chopped peeled fresh ginger
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon dark sesame oil
  • 4 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined (about 32 shrimp)
  • Cooking spray
4.2/5 (6 Votes)

Mojo Grilled Chicken Breasts

Mojo Grilled Chicken Breasts

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The red onions develop a nice char on the grill, but they finish cooking and develop a depth and sweetness once lef...

  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
  • 6 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
  • 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • Cooking spray
  • 1 medium red onion, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch rings
  • 1 ripe avocado, peeled and sliced
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges
  • Chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
4.3/5 (9 Votes)