3035 colorful critters Recipes

vegetable-oil cooking spray, fat-free chicken or vegetable broth, couscous, bell peppers, mixed colors, olive oil, chopped onion, zucchini , quartered lengthwise then sliced across thinly, yellow squash , quartered lengthwise then sliced across thinly, fennel seeds, dried oregano, salt, tomatoes, cut in half, canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed, crumbled feta cheese (about 1 cup)

diced, cooked smoked turkey breast, black beans, rinsed and drained, fresh corn kernels, tomatoes, halved, diced bell peppers (any colors ), chopped red onion, arugula, chopped fresh mint (plus leaves for garnish ), chopped garlic, tomato juice, fresh lemon juice, sherry (or balsamic) vinegar, olive oil

all purpose flour, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, baking soda, salt, coarsely chopped crystallized ginger (about 3 oz), unsalted butter, room temperature, sugar, golden brown sugar, eggs, mild-flavored (light) molasses, fresh orange juice, grated orange peel, egg white, beaten with 1 tbsp water (for glaze; optional), raw sugar and/or colored sugar (optional)

yodel snack cakes, purchased or homemade chocolate frosting, assorted decorations such as cloth leaves (available at floral shops and craft stores), chopped maraschino cherries, red hots, m&m s and other candies, colored sugars, shredded coconut, confectioner s sugar, and cocoa powder

unbleached all purpose flour, ground ginger, ground allspice, ground cinnamon, baking soda, salt, unsalted butter, room temperature, golden brown sugar, mild-flavored (light) molasses, half and half, juniper berries, lightly crushed, powdered sugar, assorted decorations (colored sugars, nonpareils, and dragees)

ingredients for basic butter cookies, decorating icing (optional), ing in various colors (optional), garnish: edible glitter and nonpareils (see cooks note, below)

unsalted butter, room temperature, golden brown sugar, egg, vanilla extract, all purpose flour, baking powder, salt, ground nutmeg, more) powdered sugar (about 2 1/4 lb), just whites (pasteurized powdered egg whites ), more) water, assorted food colorings , preferably wilton concentrated gel pastes in golden yellow, violet, moss green, red (no taste) and sky blue

nonstick vegetable oil spray, unpeeled fingerling potatoes in assorted colors (such as red, white, and purple), rinsed , halved lengthwise, olive oil, extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, chopped fresh dill, grated lemon peel, garlic cloves, sliced

minced fresh basil, minced fresh marjoram, minced fresh thyme, minced fresh rosemary, minced fresh sage, chopped fennel seeds, chopped dried lavender blossoms, diameter zucchini , cut into eight 1/2-inch-thick rounds, unpeeled slender eggplant, trimmed , halved lengthwise, cut into eight 1- to 1 1/4-inch pieces, tomatoes or large cherry, bell peppers in assorted colors (from 1 5-oz package) or 1 bell pepper cut into 1-inch squares, red onion, cut into 4 wedges, each wedge halved crosswise, layers kept intact, extra-virgin olive oil, divided, halibut, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes, fresh lemon juice, divided, garlic cloves, pressed, dry white wine, nonstick vegetable oil spray

fresh basil leaves, divided, extra-virgin olive oil, divided, shallot, thinly sliced, fresno chile or red jalapeno, seeded, finely chopped, grated lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, ripe tomatoes, assorted colors and sizes, rustic or sourdough bread, cut into 1/2 -thick slices, garlic clove, halved

carrots, chopped, leek, thinly sliced, celery stalk, chopped, shallot, halved, garlic clove, flat-leaf parsley sprigs, black peppercorns, fresh bay leaves (or 1 dried ), firm ripe tomatoes (a mix of colors but of similar size), peeled, kosher salt plus more for seasoning, unflavored gelatin, sliced chives plus more, red wine vinegar, nonstick vegetable oil spray, extra-virgin olive oil, sea salt

heirloom tomatoes, in assorted colors, cored and cut into 3/4-inch chunks, english or regular cucumber, peeled, seeded, and cut into 3/4-inch cubes, cubed yellow or red seedless watermelon flesh, hass avocado, halved, pitted, peeled, and cut into 3/4-inch cubes, chopped mixed fresh herbs , in any combination: basil, tarragon, chives, and cilantro, coriander seed, extra virgin olive oil, aged balsamic vinegar, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

olive oil, divided, tomatoes, bell peppers (any color ), red onions, zucchini (4 medium), trimmed and halved lengthwise, garlic cloves, peeled, sweet or hot italian sausages, sherry vinegar, sugar, ziti, chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped fresh basil, crumbled or thinly shaved ricotta salata or french feta

nonstick vegetable oil spray, all purpose flour, baking soda, salt, unsalted butter, cut into 4 pieces, golden brown sugar, golden syrup (such as lyle s) or light corn syrup, egg yolks, vanilla extract, premium ice cream (such as dulce de leche or banana), softened, bittersweet chocolate (do not exceed 61% cacao), chopped, vegetable oil, assorted decorations (such as chopped nuts, colored sprinkles, toffee bits, and cacao nibs)

oreo cookies, semisweet chocolate, white all-purpose , cake, or pastry flour, baking soda, salt, unsalted butter, softened, granulated sugar, eggs, beaten, pure vanilla extract, sour cream, water, semisweet chocolate chips, half and half , colored green with 1 drop mint green paste food coloring, semisweet chocolate chips, a little clear piping gel, flies

bittersweet (not unsweetened ) chocolate, chopped, whipping cream, unsalted butter, diced, sour cream, vanilla extract, english toffee bits (such as skor), royal icing mix, brown gel coloring, assorted purchased royal icing decorations

fresh lime juice, grapeseed oil or olive oil, garlic cloves, pressed, hot chili paste (such as sambal oelek), grated peeled fresh ginger, honey, flank steak, hot chili sauce (such as sriracha), grapeseed oil or olive oil, seasoned rice vinegar, honey, bell peppers, preferably assorted colors, cut into 1/2-inch squares, minced red jalapeno chiles, cubes seedless watermelon

marinated feta cheese cubes in oil with herbs and spices, chopped fresh oregano, red wine vinegar, skinless boneless chicken breast halves, red onion, peeled , cut through root end into 1/2-inch wedges, baby spinach leaves, tomatoes (preferably heirloom) in assorted colors, cut into wedges, teardrop tomatoes, halved pitted kalamata olives