DAY Recipe

Similar to the peanut sauce that accompanies an Indonesian satay, this would be nice with chips or crudités.

Makes about 1 1/3 cups.

INGREDIENTS
1tablespoon vegetable oil
1large shallot, chopped
1tablespoon minced fresh ginger
2garlic cloves, minced
1teaspoon curry powder
1/8teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
1cup (or [...]

Be sure to use the whipped cream cheese sold in tubs—it will give this dip a smooth, light texture—and not the regular cream cheese in blocks. If the dip seems a little salty, just serve it with unsalted chips.

Makes [...]

The ultimate onion dip? You decide.

Makes about 2 cups.

INGREDIENTS
1tablespoon vegetable oil
1 1/4cups thinly sliced shallots (about 4 ounces)3/4cup mayonnaise
3/4cup sour cream
4ounces blue cheese, room temperature
DIRECTIONS
Heat oil in heavy medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Add shallots. Cover and [...]

This is a great entrée for entertaining or for a special weeknight dinner for your family. Either way, no one except you will know how easy it is to make. And your secret is safe with us.

Makes 4 to [...]

Active time: 40 min Start to finish: 2 1/4 hr

Makes 6 miniature tarts.

INGREDIENTS
for dough
1 1/2cups all-purpose flour
1stick (1/2cup) cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3tablespoons cold vegetable shortening
1/2teaspoon salt
2teaspoons sugar
3to 5 tablespoons ice water
for filling
1/2cup seedless [...]