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Watermelon ChowChow Salad 1 small watermelon, washed 1 green tomato, diced 1 red or orange bell pepper, diced 1 cup apple cider vinegar 3/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon allspice berries 1 pod star anise Kosher salt 8 ounces green beans and/or wax beans, trimmed 2 15-ounce cans black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed 1 jalapeno pep...
Summer picnic
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Turtle Stew 1 pound snapper turtle, cleaned, rinsed and medium diced 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup butter 1/4 cup red wine 1/3 cup chopped celery 1/3 cup chopped onion 1/3 cup chopped carrot 2 tablespoons minced garlic 1 quart beef stock 1/2 cup water, plus 2 tablespoons, divided 1 teaspoon Worcestershire 3 tablesp...
Thanksgiving
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Corn Star Raviolis in Sweet Basil Cream Sauce 2 ears Fresh sweet corn, shucked and removed from the cob 3 tablespoons Red bell pepper, minced 3 tablespoons sweet onion, diced 10 each Fresh basil leaves, chiffonade Freshly cracked pepper 5 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 1/2 cups heavy cream 1 pinch nutmeg, ground 6 ounce...
Thanksgiving
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Floppy Flowers Floppy Flowers Instructions: Floppy Flowers
Easter
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Grilled Spice Rubbed Shrimp \Nicoise\ Salad 1/4 cup white wine vinegar 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1 tablespoon anchovy paste Salt and freshly ground black pepper Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 pound fresh wax beans 1/4 pound fresh green beans 1 pound fingerling potatoes Ko...
4th of July
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Cajun Brined Turkey-Two Ways 1/2 cup Spanish paprika 1/4 cup New Mexican chile powder 1 tablespoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon onion powder 1 tablespoon dried oregano 1 tablespoon dried thyme 1 1/2 teaspoons chile de arbol 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne powder 1 1/2 cups kosher salt 1/4 cup light brown sugar 4 whole cloves...
Thanksgiving
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Baked Artichoke Dip Olive oil nonstick cooking spray, Pam® 2/3 cup fat-free Caesar salad dressing, Girard's® 1/3 cup light mayonnaise, Best Foods®/Hellmann's® 1/3 cup fat-free sour cream, Knudsen® 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese, DiGiorno® 2 cans (15 ounces each) artichoke quarters in water, drained and chopped, Maria® ...
Thanksgiving
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Kentucky Hot Browns 4 tablespoons unsalted soft butter Salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 1/2 cups whole milk 2 cups grated sharp white Cheddar 1/4 cup grated Parmesan Pinch freshly ground nutmeg Salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 large eggs 1/4 cup ...
Thanksgiving
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Millie's Tzimmes 3 large carrots, peeled and chopped 3 medium onions, peeled and chopped 2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced 2 pounds yams, peeled and thinly sliced 1 cup (4 ounces) dried apple rings, cut in quarters 1 1/2 cups (8 ounces) pitted prunes 1 cup (4 ounces) dried pears, coarsely chopped ...
Hanukkah
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Salsa Rice with Black Beans and Corn 1 cup rice, regular or instant 1/2 (14-ounce) can black beans, drained 1/2 cup prepared salsa 1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves Salt and freshly ground black pepper Instructions: In a medium sauce pot, cook rice according to package instructions...
Thanksgiving
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Potato Bread 1 baking potato, peeled and cut into large chunks, or 1 cup leftover mashed potatoes 1 cup milk 1 1/2 tablespoons lard 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 1 tablespoon dry yeast 1/3 cup warm water 5 cups bread flour Instructions: Boil potato until soft. Drai...
Thanksgiving
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Papaya with Raspberries 1 papaya, cut in 1/2, seeded 1 pint raspberries, washed 1 lime, juiced Instructions: Place papaya half on a plate. Fill the papaya half with raspberries. Squeeze a half of a lime on top. Serve immediately.
Summer
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Seaweed Salad 2 to 3 varieties of dried seaweed Sugar Rice wine vinegar Sesame oil Sesame seeds Instructions: Combine vinegar and oil to marinate seaweed.
New Year's Eve
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Charred Carrots with Black Mole 2 cloves garlic, skin on, crushed 2 tomatillos, cut in half 2 medium tomatoes, cut in half 1 white onion, cut in half 1 ripe plantain, peeled and halved lengthwise 2 dried guajillo chiles 2 medium pasilla chiles 1 ancho chile 1 small dried chipotle morita chile 1/4 cup almonds 1/3 cup ...
Thanksgiving
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Lobster and Finnan Haddie Chowder with Vermont Common Crackers 3 to 4 pound butterflied smoked bone in haddock 2 tablespoons whole black peppercorns 2 sprigs thyme 4 sprigs parsley 1 small onion 1/4 cup celery leaves 2 cups fish stock 1 cup heavy cream, plus 2 cups 1/2 cup milk 6 (1 pound) culls (lobsters with only 1 c...
Thanksgiving
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Grilled Beef Rolls 1 cup soy sauce 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed 2 pounds beef tenderloin, trimmed Freshly ground pepper 4 scallions, whites cut into rings, green tops cut into 3-inch lengths and sliced length-wise 3 bell peppers, 1 each red, green, and yellow, seeded, cut into matchsticks Olive oil Instructions: W...
Fourth of July
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Brined Pork Chops with Apple Hash Juice of 1 lemon Juice of 1 lime Juice of 1 orange 1/4 cup fresh fennel sprigs 2 tablespoons kosher or sea salt Six 8 to 10-ounce bone-in pork chops 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil 2 cups thin-sliced Yukon potatoes 1 cup thin-sliced red onion 1 teaspoon sea salt...
Thanksgiving
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Bacon Wrapped Meatloaves 2 slices rye bread, tough crusts removed, bread crumbled (about 1 cup) 1/3 cup milk 1 large egg, beaten 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup) 1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley 1 teaspoon dry mustard 1/2 teaspoon ground caraway 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander 12 ounces...
Thanksgiving
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Cheese-Stuffed Dates with Prosciutto 1/4 cup (2 ounces) goat cheese, at room temperature 1/4 cup (2 ounces) mascarpone cheese, a room temperature 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil leaves Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 16 Medjool dates (12 ounces), pitted 8 thin slices prosciutto, halved lengthwise Instruc...
New Year's Eve
319
Crab Meat Enchiladas 3 1/2 oz. jack cheese (shredded) 1/2 cup of Mexican cream (if not available, sour cream with some heavy cream added may be used) 12 corn tortillas (or flour if desired) 3 1/2 oz. cheddar cheese (shredded) 1/2 cup of onion (1/4 inch dice) 3 tablespoons cilantro (chop) Guacamole: 1/4 cup of onion (ch...
New Year's Eve
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Rum-Lime Punch 1/2 cup simple syrup (equal amounts of sugar and water boiled until sugar dissolves) 1 cup dark rum 3/4 cup fresh lime juice 5 tablespoons grenadine 1/4 teaspoon bitters Pinch ground nutmeg Ice cubes Lime slices Instructions: Mix all punch ingredients together. Serve over ice, garnish with lime slice.
New Year's Eve
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Almost-Famous Breadsticks 1 package active dry yeast 4 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 2 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon fine salt 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder Pinch of dried oregano Instructions...
Thanksgiving
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Sauteed Quail Salad 2 egg yolks* 1 cup white wine 2 bunches cilantro, blanched 4 to 5 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 rice wine vinegar 4 scallions, minced 2 teaspoons sugar Salt and pepper 1 1/2 cups extra-virgin olive oil 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons chopped thyme 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup white wine Salt a...
Easter
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Tray Baked Pork Chops with Herbey Potatoes, Parsnips and Pears 4 medium to large parsnips 1 1/2 pounds potatoes, scrubbed and sliced 4 pears, firm Extra virgin olive oil Handful fresh thyme 8 to 10 cloves garlic, skins left on Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 lemon, zested 4 pork chops Instructions: Preheat the o...
Thanksgiving
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Egg Creams 2 1/2 ounces whole milk 8 ounces seltzer 1-ounce chocolate syrup (recommended: Fox's U-Bet) Instructions: The milk needs to be very cold so place it in the freezer to chill about 15 minutes before using. Drizzle the chocolate syrup into a glass. Pour the milk into the glass and fill with seltzer. A siphon bo...
Easter
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Jan Birnbaum's New Orleans-Style Babyback Beer Ribs 4 tablespoons kosher salt 2 tablespoons paprika 2 tablespoons chili powder 1 tablespoon toasted and ground cumin 1 tablespoon toasted and ground coriander 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon grated lime zest 1 tablespoon crumbled achiote 3 racks baby back pork rib...
Mardi Gras
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Warm Filet Mignon with Sesame Mayonnaise 2 star anise or 1/4 teaspoon five spice powder 1/4 cup soy sauce 1 clove garlic, minced 2 tablespoons brown sugar 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 2 pounds, (net weight) filet mignon trimmed of all fat and tied 1 tablespoon prepared Dijon mustard 3/4 cup mayonnaise 2 to 3 tablespoons ...
New Year's Eve
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Roast Coriander Breast of Duck with Roast Parsnip and Sweet Potato Sauce 5 large sweet potatoes 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, chopped 1/2 teaspoon chopped Thai chili 2 tablespoons toasted coriander seeds, crushed 4 skinless, boneless duck breast, approximately 5 to 7 ounces each 2 medium skin-on parsnips poached for 15 mi...
Thanksgiving
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Holiday Cheese Ball Wreath 1 pound cream cheese, at room temperature 2 cups shredded firm cheese, such as Cheddar, pepper Jack or Colby 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup pickled piquante peppers, such as Peppadews, finely chopped 1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves, finely ch...
Thanksgiving
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Spanish Chicken and Pasta 8 ounces angel hair pasta, broken into 2-inch pieces, or fideos 1 15-ounce can fire-roasted diced tomatoes 2 1/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 onion, chopped 1 poblano...
Thanksgiving
330
Kugel with Apricot Nectar 4 tablespoons margarine or unsalted butter, plus more for the baking dish Kosher salt 1 pound wide egg noodles 1 8-ounce package cream cheese, at room temperature 2 cups apricot nectar 1/2 cup sugar 6 large eggs 2 cups milk 3 cups cornflakes, crushed 6 tablespoons margarine or unsalted butter,...
Passover
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Snickerdoodle Cookie Dough 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon fine salt 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar 1/3 cup granulated sugar 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature 2 tablespoons plain yogurt Instructions: Microwave the flour in a microwave-safe bo...
Hanukkah
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Riesling Sangria with Mango and Nectarine 1 bottle cold sweet Riesling 2 cups mango nectar 1/2 cup peach eau de vie 1 lime, halved and thinly sliced 1 ripe nectarine, halved pitted and thinly sliced 1 orange, halved and thinly sliced 1 bottle or can club soda Instructions: Stir together the Riesling, mango ...
New Year's Eve
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Crystal Ball Cocktail 2 ice balls 2 cups white cranberry juice 4 shots green apple vodka (recommended: Smirnoff) 1 shot cinnamon schnapps 2 silicone ice ball molds (available at www.muji.com) Instructions: Make 2 ice balls using the ice mold according manufacturer's instructions. Alternatively, use ice cubes. Combine t...
New Year's Eve
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Lavender Honey-Glazed Roast Duck 1 female Muscovy duck, about 3 1/2 pounds, giblets, excess fat, and 2 wing joints removed, skin pricked, patted dry Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste 1/2 cup nicoise (oil-cured black) olives 2 tablespoons dried lavender 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 tablespoons lavender honey Instruct...
Easter
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Chunky Cheese Potato Soup and Wilted Spinach Salad 1/2 pound bacon 1/2 white onion, diced 4 russet potatoes, chopped 4 cups heavy cream Salt and pepper 2 cups grated cheddar cheese 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour 3 large rolls, split Wilted Spinach Salad, recipe follows 5 slices bacon 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 tabl...
Thanksgiving
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Strawberries and Spiced Honey 1 cup wildflower honey (whatever is native to your region) 1 teaspoon chipotle chile powder (cayenne can be substituted) 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice Crushed ice 6 cups washed, ripe whole strawberries Instructions: Combine the honey with the chipotle chile powder and the lemon juice. Allow...
4th of July
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Potato and Sauerkraut Soup with Kielbasa 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 14 ounces kielbasa, diced 1 onion, diced 2 stalks celery, diced, plus 1/4 cup celery leaves, roughly chopped 1 1/4 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and diced 1 1/2 teaspoons caraway seeds 1 14.5-ounce can sauerkraut, drained and rinsed Kosher salt...
Thanksgiving
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Neely's Steak Fajitas 1/2 cup olive oil 4 tablespoons tequila 4 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 tablespoon lime zest 4 large garlic cloves, smashed 1 jalapeno, chopped 2 tablespoons honey 1 teaspoon ground cumin Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 (1 1/2 pound) skirt steak, cut in 1/2 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 poblan...
4th of July
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Double Chocolate Peppermint Cookies 12 chocolate covered mint candies, such as miniature York Peppermint Patties One 17.5-ounce double chocolate cookie baking mix Instructions: Unwrap the chocolate mints, place on a plate and freeze for 1 hour. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line 2 baking sheets with parchment...
Holiday Season
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Spinach and Goat Cheese Crostini 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Eighteen 1/2-inch-thick slices baguette Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 cloves garlic, 1 whole and 1 finely chopped 2 tablespoons pine nuts Pinch crushed red pepper flakes, plus more for garnish (optional) 8 ounces spinach, hard stems r...
New Year's Eve
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Tom Yum Seafood Soup 1 chunk galangal 1 stalk lemongrass 1 tomato, plus more for garnish Handful fresh cilantro leaves, plus more for garnish 4 scallops 4 shrimp, peeled 3 pieces squid 2 fillets red snapper 2 mussels 10 kaffir lime leaves 10 straw mushrooms 6 to 10 red or green Thai chiles 3 tablespoo...
New Year's Eve
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Stewed Okra and Tomatoes 2 cups okra, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 2 large tomatoes, peeled and diced 1 medium onion, diced 4 tablespoons water 2 tablespoons sugar Instructions: Place all ingredients in a medium pot, cover, and bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer, covered, for about 1 hour.
Labor Day
343
Sea Bass in Artichoke Stew, and Tequila served with Ricotta Tortita 1 cup miso paste 1 cup water 2 ounces honey 1 tablespoon lime juice Four 8-ounce sea bass fillets 3 ounces mashed potatoes 8 ounces ricotta 2 ounces butter, softened 3 egg yolks 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg Salt and pepper 2 1/2 ounces flour 3 ounces clarified ...
Thanksgiving
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Creamy Mashed Potatoes 2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes 1/2 cup heavy cream 4 ounces unsalted butter, cut into pieces 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Instructions: Peel the potatoes and cut into uniform 1/2-inch pieces. Place into a 4-quart saucepan and cover with cold water by at least 1-in...
Thanksgiving
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Malasadas 2 teaspoon dry active yeast 1/4 cup warm water 1 tablespoon sugar plus 1/3 cup sugar 2/3 cup milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 4 eggs, well beaten 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted 4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons freshly grated nutmeg Vegetable oil, for frying Cinnamon-sugar for coating (ab...
Halloween
346
Roll and Cut Cookies 2 cups salted butter 2 cups granulated sugar 2 large eggs 4 tablespoons whipping cream (or whole milk) 4 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 2 teaspoons almond extract 6 cups unsifted all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder Instructions: Combine butter and sugar. Do not take this mixture to a \ligh...
Winter Holidays
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Turkey Roulade 1 stick (8 tablespoons) salted butter, softened 2 stalks celery, diced 1 small head fennel, diced 1 medium onion, diced 8 ounces sweet pork sausage 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper Brandy, for deglazing 2 1/2 ...
Thanksgiving
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Maduros I red onion, thinly sliced into rings 1/2 cup fresh lime juice Olive oil 2 large ripe plantains, sliced on a bias Instructions: Marinate the onion in the lime juice and set aside. In a frying pan heat up olive oil to a very high temperature, then fry the plantains until they become golden colored on both sides,...
Hispanic Heritage Month
349
Sunny's Nunya Business Chinese Chicken Salad 2 take-out packets (1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon) duck sauce 2 take-out packets (1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon) mayonnaise 1 take-out packet (2 teaspoons) soy sauce 1 take-out packet (a pinch) red chile flakes, or to taste (get these from the pizza place!) 1 spritz lemo...
New Year's Eve
350
Office Doughnut Bread Pudding 1 quart heavy cream 2 cups milk 1 cup sugar 1 tablespoon vanilla extract Pinch salt 4 whole eggs plus 7 yolks 8 stale doughnuts, flavor of your choosing Butter, for greasing the ramekins Frozen Berry Goo, recipe follows One 10-ounce bag frozen mixed berries, thawed 1/2 cup cran...
Thanksgiving
351
Risky Whiskey 3 parts whisky 1/4 part maple syrup Splash sweet vermouth Splash lime juice Dash bitters Ice cubes Instructions: Combine all ingredients in a pitcher filled with ice. Stir and strain into ice filled glasses.
New Year's Eve
352
Tako Poke 2 tablespoons sesame oil (1 tablespoon to brush on octopus and 1 tablespoon to mix in) 3 to 4 pound octopus, debeaked Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 English cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced 5 scallions, white and tender green parts only, sliced on the bias 1 red chile, stem an...
New Year's Eve
353
Bourbon Bananas Foster 2 under-ripe bananas, quartered 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/4 cup dark brown sugar 1 tablespoon banana liqueur 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 1/4 cup bourbon Instructions: Put the bananas in a 10-inch heavy skillet with the butter, brown sugar, liqueur and nutmeg and set over high heat. O...
Thanksgiving
354
Fieri Farfalle Salad 3 cups sunchokes (about 1 1/2 pounds total) 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper 1/2 box mini farfalle pasta, cooked al dente to equal 4 cups cooked (8 ounces dry) Roasted Red Bell Pepper Pesto, recipe follows 3/4 cup 1/2-inch diced mozzarella 3/4...
Thanksgiving
355
Infused Tequila 1 serrano chile pepper, stemmed and seeded 1 pineapple, peeled, cored and cut into 1-inch piece 1 large sprig tarragon 1 (750 ml) bottle Cuervo Tradicional Tequila Instructions: Mix all ingredients in a freezer safe container and shake well. Place container in a cool, dark place for 48 to 60 hours then ...
New Year's Eve
356
West Virginia Style Hot Dog 4 hot dogs 4 hot dog buns 1 cup Chili, recipe follows 1 cup store-bought coleslaw 1 tablespoon yellow mustard 2 pounds lean ground beef 1 medium yellow onion, grated One 16-ounce can tomato sauce One 12-ounce can tomato paste 2 tablespoons chili powder 2 tablespoons sugar 1 1/2...
4th of July
357
Everything-Spiced Shrimp, Broccoli and Potatoes 1 1/4 pounds small red potatoes, quartered Kosher salt 4 cups small broccoli florets (about 9 ounces) 6 ounces (heaping 2/3 cup) chive-onion cream cheese Freshly ground pepper 1 1/4 pounds peeled and deveined large shrimp 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons ...
Halloween
358
Spicy Italian Meatballs 1 pound ground beef 1 pound ground pork 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan 1/2 cup ricotta cheese 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, minced 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1/4 teaspoon salt 3 cloves garlic, grated on a rasp grater 2 whole eggs Splash of milk ...
Thanksgiving
359
Spidini's 1 pound veal or beef (bottom round), cut into 2-ounce slices 1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs Dried bay leaves, 1 for every 2 spidini's 1 large onion, cut in rings 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil Salt and pepper Instructions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Take a 2-ounce piece of meat and dip in oil on both sides...
Halloween
360
Corn Dogs 1 gallon peanut oil 1 cup yellow cornmeal 1 cup all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 2 tablespoons (approximately 1 large) jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely minced 1 (8.5-ounce) can cream-style corn 1/3 cup finely grated onion...
4th of July
361
Loaded Cauliflower Casserole 6 slices bacon, cut 1/2-inch thick 2 medium heads cauliflower, cut into bite-size florets (3 to 4 pounds total) Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 6 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature 2 cups shredded Cheddar 4 scallions, white and light green parts only, thinly sliced 2/3 c...
Thanksgiving
362
Kitchen Sink Chili Mac Coarse salt 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni pasta 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 2 celery stalks, finely sliced 1 carrot, finely chopped 1 green bell pepper, diced 1/2 cup diced red onion 3 to 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 pound lean grass-fed ground beef 2 teaspoons ground cumin ...
Thanksgiving
363
Leftover Turkey Chili 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 medium onion, diced 1 green bell pepper, diced 1 small jalapeno, seeded and minced 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1/4 cup chili powder 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1 tablespoon dried oregano Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 3 to 4 cups leftover roasted turkey meat, ...
Thanksgiving
364
Sous Vide Steak Dinner Two 1-inch-thick boneless New York strip steaks (about 10 ounces each) 2 large sprigs thyme 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 3 cloves garlic, crushed Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper One 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry 1/4 cup heavy cream 2 ounces cream ch...
New Year's Eve
365
Pizza Pigs in Blankets 12 small Italian sausage links (about 3 inches each) 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 pound refrigerated pizza dough, at room temperature 3/4 cup shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese Warm...
New Year's Eve
366
Greek Village Salad 3 firm tomatoes, thinly sliced into rounds 1 large cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced into rounds 1 onion, thinly sliced into rings 2 green bell peppers, stems removed, cut into rings 1 cup pitted Kalamata, or other black Greek olives 6 ounces feta cheese, cut into chunks 1/2 cup olive oil 1/4 cup r...
Easter
367
Cookie Skates 1/2 roll (16.5 oz size) Pillsbury® refrigerated sugar cookies 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 container (1 lb) creamy white creamy ready-to-spread frosting 30 small candy canes Green decorating gel Red candy sprinkles Instructions: In large bowl, break up cookie dough. Stir or knead in flour until well blende...
Winter Breakrecipe title:
368
Smoky Chicken, Broccoli Rabe and Wild Rice Casserole 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 cup medium-diced onion (about 1 medium onion) 1/2 cup medium-diced celery (about 2 stalks) 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 1/2 cups chicken stock or low-sodium chicken broth 2 cups creme fraiche 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar 1 tab...
Thanksgiving
369
Red, White, and Blue Potato Bread 1 ounce dry yeast 1 cup warm water 2 tablespoons light corn syrup 8 ounces bread flour 5 ounces red potatoes 5 ounces blue potatoes 16 ounces milk 4 ounces dry yeast 6 ounces whole wheat flour, plus 4 ounces whole wheat flour, for dusting 1 pound bread flour 1 1/2 tablespoons salt 1 ou...
4th of July
370
Penne with Arugula and Walnut Pesto 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, eyeball it 2 cloves cracked garlic 12 ounces arugula, stems removed 1/2 cup walnut pieces or 2/3 cup walnut halves, toasted 1/4 teaspoon ground or grated nutmeg Salt and pepper 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano 1 pound penne rigate (with lines) pasta ...
Thanksgiving
371
Cherry Bellinis 1/4 cup sugar 1 cup unsweetened cherry or black cherry juice 1 bottle cava or other sparkling wine, cold Instructions: Put the sugar and 1/4 cup water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Boil until the sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl or measuring cup and cool...
New Year's Eve
372
Grilled Flank Steak Crostini with Mustard Greens 1 flank steak Salt and freshly ground black pepper 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons dried oregano 1 tablespoon garlic, minced (about 3 cloves) 12 cups greens, such as mustard, chard or spinach, washed 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar Hot sauce, optional 1...
Thanksgiving
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Flourless Chocolate-Kahlua Cake with Cajeta 16 tablespoons (2 sticks) unsalted butter 8 ounces semisweet chocolate 7 egg yolks 1/2 cup sugar 1 1/2 ounces coffee liqueur (recommended: Kahlua) Whites from 5 eggs 1 cup sliced almonds, toasted Cajeta, recipe follows Strawberry-lime salsa, recipe follows 1/2 cup water 1 cup...
Easter
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Deluxe Redeye Gravy with Pork Shoulder Picnic 1 Cook's Bone-in Super Trim Pork Shoulder Half Picnic (2 pounds), cut into 1/4-inch -thick slices 1 large onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup) 1/4 cup finely chopped green bell pepper 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1-1/2 cups brewed strong coffee 3/4 cup water 1/4 cup milk ...
Thanksgiving
375
Turkey Tracks 3 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 package (10 oz., about 40) regular marshmallows OR 4 cups miniature marshmallows 6 cups strong em Kellogg's® Rice Krispies® /em /strong cereal Kellogg's® Cocoa Krispies® Canned frosting 72 pieces candy corn Instructions: 1. In large saucepan melt butter over low heat. A...
Thanksgiving
376
Black Eye Prawns 10 large prawns 5 spicy sausages 1/2 cup plum sauce 2 tablespoons chili paste Instructions: Peel and devein prawns. Set aside. Cook the sausages until almost done. Cut the sausages into 1 1/2 inch pieces, then wrap a prawn around each sausage piece and put on a skewer. Combine the plum sauce and chile ...
New Year's Eve
377
Sausage, Kale, and Lentil Soup 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 pound hot sausage, bulk or casing removed 1 onion, chopped 2 ribs celery, chopped, leafy tops reserved 1 large carrot, peeled and chopped 1 large Idaho (russet) potato, peeled and chopped into small dice 1 Fresno or Holland chile pepper, thinly sliced...
Thanksgiving
378
Pumpkin Spice Latte 1 cup milk 2 tablespoons pure pumpkin puree 1 tablespoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, plus more for sprinkling 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/4 cup hot espresso or strong brewed coffee Sweetened whipped cream, for serving Instructions: Combine the milk, pumpkin puree, sugar, pumpkin pi...
Halloween
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Coconut Pancakes with Banana and Passion Fruit Syrup 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 tablespoon superfine sugar 3/4 cup desiccated coconut Pinch salt 4 eggs, separated 1 cup milk 1 cup coconut milk 1 3/4 ounces unsalted butter, melted Butter, for greasing the pan 6 bananas, sliced in 1/2 lengthw...
Easter
380
Caesar Salad Pizza 2 Family Size Tea Bags 2 quarts water Sugar or sweetener, optional 2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped Freshly ground black pepper 1 1/3 cups warm water (105 degrees F) 1 tablespoon sugar One 1/4-ounce packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast 3 3/4 ...
Thanksgiving
381
Melting Snowman Cake 5 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 2 cups (4 sticks) unsalted butter, softened 1 cup vegetable oil 5 cups granulated sugar 12 large eggs 1 1/2 cups whole milk 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 2 teaspoons mint extract 2 tablespoons red liquid food color Flour-based ba...
Winter Solstice
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Homemade Pita Chips 3 pitas, cut into 8 wedges 4 tablespoons olive oil 1 clove garlic, smashed Salt and freshly ground black pepper Instructions: Preheat heat oven to 375 degrees F. Cut pitas into 8 wedges. Pour olive oil into a bowl and add garlic, salt and pepper. Brush pita chips olive oil and garlic mixture. Arrang...
Thanksgiving
383
Sausage Carbonara: Linguine alla Carbonara di Salsiccia 4 good-quality organic Italian sausages Olive oil 4 slices thickly cut pancetta, chopped 455g/1 pound dried linguine 4 large egg yolks, preferably organic 100ml/3 1/2 fluid ounces double cream 100g/3 1/2 ounces freshly grated Parmesan 1 lemon, zested Sprig fresh f...
Easter
384
Baked Orange Chicken and Brown Rice 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 1 3/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth 1 cup brown basmati rice Zest and juice of 2 navel oranges Kosher salt Four 6-ounce boneless, skinless chicken thighs Freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint 2 tables...
Thanksgiving
385
Trini Tamarind Wings 1/3 cup fresh thyme leaves 1/3 cup cloves garlic 1/2 cup chopped scallions 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning 1/2 cup vinegar 4 pounds chicken wings 2 cups tamarind pulp, see Cook's Note 1 cup water 1 cup sugar 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves 3 tablespoons sal...
Caribbean Carnival
386
Chicken and Rice with Olives 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 2 stalks celery, chopped Kosher salt 5 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano 1 cup long-grain white rice 1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives 1 lemon (1/2 quartered and seeded; 1/2 juiced) 1 1/2 pounds skinless, bonel...
Thanksgiving
387
Matcha and Mushroom Soup 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter 1 pound shiitake mushrooms, stems removed, thinly sliced 4 thyme sprigs, stems removed 6 scallions (1 bunch), white and light green parts separated from dark green parts, thinly sliced Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons matcha tea powder,...
New Year'srecipe title:
388
Pan Cooked Chicken with Asparagus, Pancetta and Olives 1 chicken breast supreme, skin removed Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Olive oil 3 slices smoked pancetta 8 medium-sized spears asparagus, woody ends trimmed off 8 cherry tomatoes, halved 5 kalamata olives, stones left in Small knob unsalted butter Handful...
Easter
389
Seared Pork Chops with Coconut Rum and Caramelized Pineapple Sauce 4 (1 1/2-inch thick) pork chops Salt and pepper, to taste 1/4 cup peanut oil 4 to 6 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 1/2 cups pineapple, medium dice 2 tablespoons brown sugar 2 tablespoons shallots, minced 1/2 cup coconut rum 1 cups chicken stock 2 tablesp...
Thanksgiving
390
Nita Marys 3 cups tomato juice 1 cup tequila, chilled 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish 1 tablespoon hot sauce 2 teaspoons Worcestershire Juice of 4 limes Lime wheels, for garnish Celery stalks, for garnish Bacon-Wrapped Pickles, for garnish, recipe follows 6 cornichon pickles 6 slices bacon Instructio...
Thanksgiving
391
Grilled Eggplant Parm 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes One 15-ounce can crushed tomatoes 2 tablespoons pitted Kalamata olives, chopped 1 sprig basil, plus 1/4 cup thinly sliced leaves, for garnish 2 tablespoons unsalted butter Koshe...
Independence Day
392
White Chocolate Caramel Apples Vegetable oil cooking spray 6 small Granny Smith apples, washed and scrubbed (see Cook's Note) Two 11-ounce bags soft caramel candies (about 80 caramels) One 11-ounce bag white chocolate chips 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips Instructions: Spray a baking sheet with vegetable spray. Dry...
Halloween
393
Bull Fillet with Anchovy Sauce Olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 1 red bell pepper, seeded and brunoise 1 green bell pepper, seeded and brunoise 3 celery stalks, brunoise 1 zucchini, brunoise 1 carrot, peeled and brunoise Salt and freshly ground black pepper Herbes de Provence, to taste 3 bay leaves 8 anchovy fillets O...
Easter
394
Raspberry Sunrise Mimosa 10 ounces fresh raspberries 1/2 cup grenadine, chilled 2 cups pulp-free orange juice, chilled One 750-milliliter bottle sparkling dry white wine, chilled Instructions: Make the ice: Fill each compartment of a 12-cube ice cube tray about a third of the way up with water and freeze until solid, a...
New Year's Eve
395
Glazed Apples and Pears 1 to 2 tablespoons Calvados or Apple Jack, optional 2 firm cooking apples, such as Golden Delicious, Macoun, Cortland, or Gravenstien 2 ripe pears, such as Anjou, Bartlett, or Comice 1 lemon 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 3 tablespoons sugar 1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick or vanilla bean, split length...
Thanksgiving
396
Peas and Carrots 2 tablespoons butter 4 big carrots, cut into small dice 16 ounces frozen peas Salt and pepper Fresh basil leaves, chopped Instructions: Melt the butter in a saute pan over medium heat. Add the carrots and saute until they are tender. Add the peas and salt and pepper to taste and saute until they are th...
Easter
397
Orange Liqueur Marinated Strawberries 2 pints strawberries, washed and quartered 3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar 3 tablespoons orange liqueur 1 large orange, juice and zest reserved 1 lemon, juice and zest reserved 1 vanilla bean 1/2 pint whipping cream 1 pint premium vanilla ice cream Instructions: Toss the strawbe...
Summer
398
Marinated Tuna with Spiced Sprouts 1 pound skinless, boneless tuna, such as Hawaiian yellow fin 1/2 cup rice wine vinegar 2 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons mirin 2 tablespoons freshly grated ginger 2 (2ounce) packages daikon spiced sprouts, roots trimmed 1/2 medium red onion, shredded Instructions: Using a shar...
New Year's Eve
399
Lemon and Herb Chicken with Asparagus and Roasted Red Potatoes for Two 5 small red potatoes, rinsed and cut into quarters 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon olive oil 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder Salt and ground black pepper 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1 large chicken breast, sliced in half horizontally to make 2 cutlets 2 ta...
Easter