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Coconut Custard Macaroons

Coconut Custard Macaroons

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Instead of the straightforward sweet, coconutty chew of classic macaroons, these have a more rounded richness, and ...

  • 18 ounces sweetened, shredded coconut (about 6 1/2 cups)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 stick butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 3/4 teaspoon fleur de sel or other large-flake sea salt
  • 3/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
4.3/5 (8 Votes)

Potato Pancakes with Salmon

Potato Pancakes with Salmon

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1. Preheat oven to 200°. Place a wire rack on a baking sheet

  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon rind
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
  • 2 cups leftover mashed potatoes (about 15 ounces)
  • 6 tablespoons flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 egg
  • 1 egg white, beaten
  • 1/2 small yellow onion, minced
  • 2 tablespoons safflower oil, divided
  • 1/4 pound thinly sliced smoked salmon, torn into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
4.5/5 (4 Votes)

Crunchy Sesame-Ginger Chicken Salad

Crunchy Sesame-Ginger Chicken Salad

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Stir together juice, oil, honey, ginger, and salt in a large bowl with a whisk

  • 6 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 cup toasted sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 teaspoons fresh ginger paste (such as Gourmet Garden)
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken breast (8 oz.)
  • 1 cup frozen shelled edamame, thawed
  • 1 cup thinly sliced red bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup diagonally sliced green onions
  • 6 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, divided
  • 1 (14-oz.) pkg. shredded tricolor coleslaw mix
  • 15 rice crackers, broken in half (about 2 oz.)
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds, divided
4.4/5 (7 Votes)

Broccoli with Two-Cheese Sauce

Broccoli with Two-Cheese Sauce

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Not only is broccoli a good source of folate, but it also offers plenty of vitamin K, a bit of vitamin E, and vitam...

  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup sliced onion
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • Dash of ground nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1/3 cup (about 1 1/2 ounces) grated fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
  • 1/3 cup (about 1 1/2 ounces) shredded reduced-fat Jarlsberg cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Dash of ground red pepper
  • 6 cups broccoli spears
4.7/5 (3 Votes)

Gingerbread Bars

Gingerbread Bars

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These moist, tender treats are a cross between a cookie and a cake

  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 10 tablespoons (1 1/4 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 3/4 cup (packed) dark brown sugar
  • 7 1/2 tablespoons sugar, divided
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup light (unsulfured) molasses
4.2/5 (11 Votes)

Linguine with Green Peas & Pancetta

Linguine with Green Peas & Pancetta

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Good grief this is good! Substituted the pancetta with bacon and it was still a huge hit

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1/2 cup pancetta, chopped (about 2-ounces)
  • 1/4 cup shallots, finely chopped
  • 1 1/4 cup shelled green peas
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine
  • 2 teaspoons fresh thyme, chopped
  • 1/2 cup uncooked linguine pasta
  • Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 cup (2-ounces) Parmesan cheese, grated
4.3/5 (9 Votes)

Maple-Gingerbread Pots de Creme

Maple-Gingerbread Pots de Creme

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Dress up these custard cups by sprinkling each with 1/2 teaspoon sugar and broiling them until the sugar turns gold...

  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 2 TBS dark brown sugar
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1 3/4 cup cream
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • Dash of salt
  • Dash of ground nutmeg
  • Dash of ground cloves, optional
  • 2 (3") cinnamon sticks
  • 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
4.4/5 (9 Votes)

Cream Cheese Frosted Pumpkin Cake

Cream Cheese Frosted Pumpkin Cake

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Pumpkin cake is moist and fluffy and a great change-up from classic pumpkin pie

  • CAKE:
  • 10.1 ounces flour (about 2 1/4 cups)
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin puree
  • Cooking spray
  • FROSTING:
  • 2 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese
  • 2 cups sifted powdered sugar
4.5/5 (13 Votes)

Coconut Chicken Chowder

Coconut Chicken Chowder

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A generous splash of light coconut milk enriches this dairy-free chowder, making it creamy while offering a faint s...

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • 1 tablespoon thyme
  • 12 ounces chopped skinless, boneless chicken breast
  • 2 cups unsalted chicken stock
  • 1 1/2 cups corn
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3/4 cup canned light coconut milk
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
4.3/5 (15 Votes)

Creamy Truffle-Scented White Bean Soup

Creamy Truffle-Scented White Bean Soup

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1. Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat

  • 1 TBS olive oil
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 tsp chopped fresh rosemary
  • 2 cups chicken (or vegetable) broth
  • 2 (19 oz) cans cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
  • 2 TBS fresh lemon juice
  • 4 tsp truffle oil, divided
4.2/5 (5 Votes)