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  No-Bake Chocolate Mousse Bars Time:  30 minutes, plus chilling Chocolate mousse bars are simple to create and much simpler to enjoy. They are ethereal and ready to melt in your mouth. It's essential to use a chocolate that you would be content to munch on by itself because there are so few ingredients. Although it is optional, the instant espresso powder gives this straightforward dessert dimension. Use a long, sharp knife that has been cleaned before each cut and reheated in hot water to cut beautiful, neat slices. INGREDIENTS Yield: 24 servings FOR THE CRUST 18 whole graham crackers (about 9½ ounces/269 grams) 8  tablespoons/113 grams unsalted butter (1 stick), melted 2 tablespoons granulated sugar ¼ teaspoon kosher salt FOR THE FILLING 1 pound/454 grams semisweet chocolate, finely chopped 3 cups cold heavy cream, plus more for serving 2 teaspoons instant espresso powder ½ teaspoon kosher salt 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract Whipped cream (optional) PREPARATION For...

 Soy-Butter Corn Ramen Time: 35 minutes  Summer corn's sweetness is used in this simple, one-pot noodle recipe to counteract the umami flavors of the butter and soy sauce. It's an homage to wafu pasta meals, which combine the flavors, techniques, and ingredients of Italian and Japanese cuisine.  INGREDIENTS Yield: 4 servings 4 ears corn, husked 4 scallions, trimmed, white and green parts thinly sliced and separated 4 blocks/12 ounces instant dried ramen noodles, flavor packets discarded ¼ cup soy sauce ¼ cup vegan or regular unsalted butter. PREPARATION Step 1 Snap each corn cob in half to make them easier to handle. Slice the corn kernels off the cobs, and add the cobs to a large pot, along with the white parts of the scallions. Add 5 cups of water to the pot and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, until the smell of corn permeates the kitchen. Step 2 Uncover and discard the cobs. Add the noodle blocks t...

  Huevos Rancheros TIME :45 Minutes  Traditionally, a hearty Mexican breakfast of eggs "rancher's style" is savored following a difficult morning of work. Huevos rancheros, however, also make a filling and cozy weeknight meal. The quick and easy to make homemade salsa can be cleverly used in three different ways. INGREDIENTS For  Huevos Rancheros Yield : 4 servings 2pounds ripe tomatoes, diced ¾cup finely chopped white onion (from ½ medium onion) 2tablespoons lemon juice 1small jalapeño, stemmed and minced 2teaspoons kosher salt, such as Diamond Crystal, plus more for seasoning ½teaspoon grated garlic ¼cup neutral oil, such as safflower or canola 2(15-ounce) cans black beans ¾teaspoon ground cumin ¼teaspoon smoked paprika 8large eggs 2tablespoons chopped cilantro leaves, plus more for serving 8(6-inch) warmed corn tortillas Sliced avocado and crumbled queso fresco, for serving. PREPARATION For  Huevos Rancheros Step 1 In a medium saucepan, combine tomatoes, onion, le...

  Chicken Alfredo Time: 55 minutes  The Roman dish fettuccine Alfredo has a distant American cousin called chicken Alfredo. Only a few simple ingredients were used to make the original recipe, which Alfredo Di Lelio invented in 1908: creamy, delicious butter, Parmigiano-Reggiano, and pasta water.  INGREDIENTS Yield : 6 servings 10tablespoons unsalted butter 2large boneless skinless chicken breasts (1 pound total), patted dry Kosher salt (such as Diamond Crystal) and black pepper 2tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1pound fettuccine, linguine or spaghetti 1½cups heavy cream 6ounces (about 2 cups) freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano Fresh nutmeg, for grating (optional) Fresh chopped parsley, for serving (optional). PREPARATION for Chicken Alfredo Step 1 Take the butter out of the fridge, cut it into 10 tablespoons and set aside. Season both sides of the chicken breasts well with salt (about 2½ teaspoons total) and pepper. Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil...

  Linguine With Lemon Sauce This recipe's simplicity is what gives it its beauty. All you need is pasta, a lemon, some butter, a lot of heavy cream, and some of the best Parmesan you can find. INGREDIENTS Yield: 4 servings 2tablespoons butter 1tablespoon freshly grated lemon zest, plus more for serving ½pound fresh or dried linguine 4tablespoons heavy cream 2tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 2tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra cheese to serve on the side. PREPARATION  For  Linguine With Lemon Sauce Step 1 Bring a pot of salted water to boil. Step 2 Heat the butter in a skillet and add the lemon zest. Step 3 Drop the linguine into the boiling water. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain. Step 4 Add the cream to the butter and lemon zest mixture. Add the pasta and lemon juice and stir until just heated through. Add the Parmesan and toss. Serve with additional Parmesan and lemon zest on the side. TIP If fresh linguine is purchased in 9-...

  SUSHI BAKE Time 1 hour 40 minutes The basic components of the well-known sushi roll are piled in a casserole dish called a sushi bake before being baked to create a simple comfort food. This recipe calls for imitation crab, but you can also use genuine crab meat, cooked tuna or salmon, or equal amounts of those things in this dish.  INGREDIENTS  FOR  SUSHI BAKE Yield : 6 servings ½cup (4 ounces) cream cheese 1½cups sushi or Calrose rice ¼cup rice vinegar 1½tablespoons granulated sugar 1teaspoon kosher salt (such as Diamond Crystal) Toasted sesame oil, for greasing 1pound imitation crab, thawed if frozen, finely chopped ½cup plus ⅓ cup Kewpie mayonnaise, or regular mayonnaise Sriracha, to taste (optional) ⅓cup furikake rice seasoning Chopped scallions, for topping (optional) Diced avocado, sliced cucumber, nori sheets (cut into 3-inch squares) and unagi sauce, for serving (optional) PREPARATION STEPS FOR SUSHI BAKE Step 1 Place the cream cheese in a large mixing bow...

 Celery Salad With Apples and Blue Cheese Time: 20 minutes  Celery is likely at its best in salad: its flavor is at its most vibrant, and its crunch is unapologetic. Celery root compliments the chopped stalks, apples lend sweetness, and blue cheese, celery's traditional companion, adds a punch. This salad is flavorful enough to stand on its own, but not so much that it clashes with other dishes. The crisp salad ingredients are tough enough to keep stable if refrigerated overnight, making celery salad a pleasant addition to the Thanksgiving meal. INGREDIENTS Yield : 8 servings 5tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil ¼cup finely chopped shallot 4teaspoons coarse mustard 1teaspoon finely grated fresh lemon zest, plus 4 teaspoons lemon juice (from 1 lemon) 1teaspoon granulated sugar Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1head celery, trimmed, stalks peeled and thinly sliced on the diagonal, leaves reserved 2tart red apples, such as Pink Lady 1small celery root (about 12 ounces) ...