Millionaire's Shortbread
By Jennifer Segal, submitted by Carrie H. from Rockville, MD and adapted from Bon Appétit Desserts by Barbara Fairchild With a layer of shortbread, a layer of soft caramel and a layer of chocolate, these bars taste like gourmet Twix bars. Servings: 20-25 squares Cook Time: 30 Minutes Total Time: 2 Hours Ingredients FOR THE CRUST 1 cup all-purpose flour, spooned into measuring cup and leveled-off 1/4 cup dark brown sugar 2 tsps cornstarch 1/4 tsp salt 1 stick (½ cup) cold unsalted butter, cut into ½-inch cubes 1 tbsp ice water 1 large egg yolk FOR THE CARAMEL LAYER...
Double Chocolate Skillet Cookie
By Jennifer Segal, Adapted from Martha Stewart Grab some spoons and dig in – this warm and fudgy skillet cookie will delight kids and adults alike. Servings: 10 to 12 Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 35 Minutes Total Time: 50 Minutes Ingredients 1 1/2 (¾ cup) sticks unsalted butter, softened 1 1/2 cups (packed) light-brown sugar 2 large eggs 1 1/2 tsps pure vanilla extract 1 tsp baking soda 3/4 tsp salt 2 cups all-purpose flour, spooned into measuring cup and leveled-off with knife 1/4 cup Dutch-process cocoa powder, sifted 1 1/2 cups cups semisweet chocolate chips Directions Preheat...
Steakhouse Burgers
By Jennifer Segal, OnceUponaChef.com This is the ultimate burger recipe. The burgers are packed with flavor and reliably juicy, even when cooked to well-done. Servings: 8 Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes Total Time: 25 Minutes Ingredients 2 pieces white sandwich bread, crusts removed and cut into ¼-inch pieces 1/3 cup milk 2 1/2 tsps kosher salt 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 1/2 tbsps Worcestershire sauce 2 tbsps ketchup 3 lbs 80 to 85% lean ground beef 3 scallions, white and green parts, very finely sliced (optional) 8 hamburger buns Directions Preheat...
Roast Beef Tenderloin with Red Wine Sauce
By Jennifer Segal, OnceUponaChef.com Perfect for special occasions, this sear-roasted beef tenderloin served with a rich red wine sauce is easy to make and super elegant. Servings: 4 to 6 Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 1 Hour 20 Minutes Total Time: 1 Hour 40 Minutes, plus 1 hour to bring the meat to room temperature Ingredients FOR THE SAUCE 8 tbsps unsalted butter, divided 3/4 cup finely chopped shallots, from 2-3 large shallots 1 1/4 cups red wine 3 cups beef broth 6 fresh thyme sprigs 1/4 tsp kosher salt 1/8 tsp ground black pepper 1 tsp sugar 2...