recipe
stringlengths
8
15.5k
Cosmopolitans 1 cup vodka 1/2 cup triple sec 1/2 cup cranberry juice 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice Instructions: Pour all ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake well and pour through a strainer into four martini glasses.
New York Strip Steaks with Grilled Fennel Salad and Paprika Butter 2 heads roasted garlic 3 anchovy fillets 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened 2 tablespoons sweet paprika 2 fresh thyme sprigs, leaves striped from the stem 4 New York strip steaks, 10-ounces each Extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt and freshly gro...
Pretzel Pot Pie 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 3 medium carrots, chopped 2 stalks celery, chopped 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 1/2 cups chicken broth Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 cups shredded cooked chicken 1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed and drained 2 tablespoons chopped fres...
Berry Walnut Salad 1/4 cup mayonnaise, regular or low fat 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind 2 tablespoons lemon juice Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped 1 cup precooked wheat berries 2 stalks celery, finely diced 1 small red bell pepper, finely diced 1 McIntosh apple, c...
Grilled Yukon Gold Potato Salad with Red Pepper-Smoked Paprika Mayonnaise 2 pounds small Yukon gold potatoes, scrubbed Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup prepared mayonnaise 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 2 red bell peppers, grilled, peeled, seeded and diced 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 tablespoon champagne or whi...
Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers 5 ounces smoked cheddar cheese 12 medium jalapeno peppers, halved lengthwise and seeded (stems intact) 12 strips bacon, halved crosswise Instructions: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and set a wire rack on a rimmed baking sheet. Cut the cheddar into 24 small sticks that will fit insid...
Barefoot Carrot Salad 1/3 cup golden raisins 1 pound carrots 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 1/4 cup sour cream 1/4 cup mayonnaise 3 tablespoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup diced fresh pineapple Instructions: Place the raisins in a small bowl and cover with boiling water. Allow to sit for 5 minutes and t...
Sea Bass with Lemon and Caper Sauce 2 (6-ounce) sea bass fillets Salt and freshly ground white pepper 1 ounce olive oil 6 ounces butter 1/2 cup bread (white, brioche or baguette), crust trimmed, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 8 ounces assorted baby vegetables (baby carrots, baby turnips, asparagus tips, yellow zucchini), blan...
Amaretto Peach Ice Cream 2 cups milk 1 3/4 cups sugar 1/2 tsp. salt 2 cups half and half 1 T. vanilla 4 cups whipping cream 1 cup Amaretto liqueur 1 tsp. cinnamon 4 cups fresh peaches (half amount pureed, and half diced.) Instructions: Scald milk until bubbles form around edges of pan. Remove from heat. Add sugar and s...
Black Forest Cake I cup cake flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 pounds canned sour cherries, drained, reserving the juice l/3 cup sugar 5 teaspoons cornstarch 2 tablespoons cherry liqueur 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 water l/4 cup cherry liqueur l envelope of unflavored gelatin 3 tablespoons cherry flavored liqueur 3 cups well-chilled hea...
Rumbarb 1 1/4 ounces Rhubarb Simple Syrup, recipe follows 1 ounce white rum, such as Bacardi 1 ounce fresh lime juice 1 ounce diced fresh ginger 1/2 ounce aged rum, such as Zacapa 23 1/4 ounce pomegranate juice 1 stalk rhubarb 1 stalk rhubarb, cut into 2-inch pieces 2 cups sugar Instructions: Add the Rhubarb Si...
Celery Polpette 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 3 teaspoons minced garlic (about 3 cloves) Freshly ground pepper 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 3/4 cup breadcrumbs 1/2 cup finely grated parmesan cheese (about 2 ounces) 1 tablespoon tomato paste Pinch of red pepper flakes Ko...
Fried Whole Fish, Chipotle Sauce, Rice, and Mexican Slaw 1/2 cup chopped garlic 1/2 cup salt 2 pounds whole sea bass (or your choice of fish) Oil, for frying Chipotle Sauce, recipe follows Mexican Slaw, recipe follows Cooked rice, for serving 2 tablespoons butter 1 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup chipotle adobo puree ...
The Seoul Bowl \Crispy Korean Pork Belly Bowl with House-Made Banchan Pickles\ 1 cup gochujang (Korean hot pepper paste) 1 cup honey 1 cup soy sauce 1/2 cup sesame oil 1/2 cup toasted white sesame seeds 1/4 cup garlic, finely chopped 1/4 cup fresh ginger, pureed One 3- to 5-pound piece pork belly, skin off ...
Ham and Pimento Cheese Collard Wraps 1 large bunch collard greens, large and medium leaves separated, stems removed up to the leaves (about 20 leaves) Kosher salt A few splashes of green hot sauce, optional 2 1/2 to 3 tablespoons mayonnaise 5 to 6 slices sharp Cheddar 15 to 18 slices jarred roasted red peppers (each ab...
Open-Faced Smoked Salmon Omelet 6 large eggs 2 tablespoons half-and-half or water 1/4 teaspoon fine salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 ounces cream cheese, cut into small bits 2 ounces thinly sliced smoked nova salmon or lox, cut into 1-inch long thin strips 2 tablespoons fine...
Broccoli and Bacon Mac and Cheese Kosher salt 8 ounces cavatappi or other corkscrew pasta 4 cups broccoli florets (about 8 ounces) 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 4 slices Canadian bacon (about 4 ounces), chopped 4 scallions, chopped (white and green parts separated) 4 scallions, chopped (white and green parts separated)...
Roasted Rack of Lamb with Ratatouille and a Tarragon Lamb Jus 2 green zucchini, diced 2 yellow zucchini, diced 2 Japanese eggplants, diced 2 yellow bell peppers, diced 2 red bell peppers, diced Olive oil 2 tablespoons chopped garlic 1 brown onion, diced 2 tomatoes, peeled, seeded and diced 1/4 to 1/2 cup tomato paste 3...
Cold Cucumber-Avocado Soup 1 large cucumber peeled, seeded and cut into 2-inch chunks 1 large, ripe avocado, peeled 2 scallions (green and white parts included) chopped 1 cup chicken broth 3/4 cup sour cream 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, or to taste Garnish: Dollop of sour cream, choppe...
Chicken and Seafood Gumbo 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1/2 all-purpose flour 3 stalks celery, diced 1 medium onion, finely diced 1 green pepper, cored, seeded and diced 2 tablespoons bourbon 6 cups lower-sodium chicken broth One 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes 2 pounds chicken thighs and leg, boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch...
Trio of Duck Roasted Breast, Leg Confit and Seared Foie Gras with Horseradish Parsnip Puree and Huckleberry Brandy Sauce 4 duck breasts, recipe follows 1 cup (8 ounces) duck leg confit, recipe follows 4 ounces foie gras, recipe follows 2 cups Horseradish Parsnip puree, recipe follows 1 cup Huckleberry brandy sauce, rec...
Potato, Caramelized Leek, and Bacon-Stuffed Puff Pastry 3 cups chopped leeks, about 1 large leek 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed 3 large russet potatoes, sliced into 1/16-inch disks Salt and freshly ground pepper 12 ounces bacon, cooked until crisp and crumbled 4 ounces freshly-grated Parmigia...
Rigatoni with Broccolini and Sausage Kosher salt 1 pound rigatoni 1 large bunch broccolini, trimmed into 1 1/2-inch pieces 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 pound sweet Italian sausage, casings removed. 1 large onion, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes 4 cloves garlic, thinly ...
Avocado Salsa 2 avocados 1 scallion, thinly sliced 3 tablespoons chopped green jalepenos from a jar or can Salt 1 tablespoon lime juice 1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro Instructions: Halve the avocados, remove the pits, and then, using the tip of a sharp knife, cut lines down the flesh of each half, about a 1/4-i...
DIY Pumpkin Spice Blend 1/4 cup ground cinnamon 2 tablespoons ground ginger 1 tablespoon ground cardamom 1 tablespoon ground nutmeg 1 teaspoon ground allspice 1 teaspoon ground cloves Instructions: Combine the cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, nutmeg, allspice and cloves in a bowl and mix well. Store in an airtight...
Great American Southwest Sliders with Prickly Pear and Grilled Avocado Salsa 1 small red onion 2 ripe avocados 2 tablespoons tender cactus, diced (see note) 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro leaves 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon chipotle pepper sauce (recommended: Tabasco) 1 clove garlic, minced 1 fresh Roma tomato...
Italian Flag Salad 1/2 cup olive oil 1/2 cup red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon crumbled goat cheese 1/2 small shallot, minced Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 5 ounces spring lettuce mix 1 head romaine, chopped (about 4 cups) 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved 1 cup sliced radishes 1 cup pecans 3 tabl...
Potato Carrot Pancake 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 russet potatoes, grated 1 carrot, peeled and grated 1 tablespoon chopped parsley Salt and pepper Instructions: Heat oil in small non-stick skillet over medium high heat. In a large bowl stir together the potatoes, carrot, parsley and salt and pepper. Add vegetable mixture...
Fig-and-Walnut Energy Bars Nonstick cooking spray 1 cup quick-cooking oats 1 cup bran cereal 1/4 cup whole-wheat flour 1 cup walnut pieces 1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped stemmed dried figs 1/2 cup nonfat dry milk 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 cup honey 2 large eggs Instructions: Preheat the o...
Orange Cream Liqueur Dessert 1 pint vanilla ice cream 4 ounces orange liqueur, such as Cointreau or Grand Marnier 1 orange, zested 4 thin slices navel orange, for garnish Instructions: Scoop vanilla ice cream into dessert cups. Top each cup with 1-ounce orange liqueur. Garnish with orange zest and slices of orange.
Mixed Berry Freezer Jam 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 tablespoons instant pectin (see Cook's Note) Pinch fine salt 2 cups mixed berries, such as blackberries, raspberries, blueberries and stemmed strawberries 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice Instructions: Stir together the sugar, pectin and salt in a small bowl until combine...
Candied Almonds 3 cups skin-on almonds 6 tablespoons unsalted butter 3 tablespoons maple syrup 3 tablespoons light brown sugar 3/4 teaspoon ground allspice 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt Instructions: Spread out the almonds in an even layer on a foil-lined baking sheet. Set aside. In a saucepan over medium...
Salmon in a Couscous Crust 1/2 bunch fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped 1/4 cup golden raisins, coarsely chopped 3 tablespoons coarsely chopped green olives 2 tablespoons capers, chopped 3 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted and coarsely chopped 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling 1 lemon, juiced Salt and...
Drunken French Toast 6 ounces mascarpone, at room temperature 1 tablespoon honey 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted 1 1/2 cups whole milk 1 1/4 cups heavy cream 3/4 cup granulated sugar 8 eggs 3 tablespoons pear brandy 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon va...
Stir Fried Water Spinach 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil 1 large clove garlic, peeled and minced 1 pound water spinach, stems trimmed, washed, drained, and halved crosswise Freshly ground, black pepper 1 tablespoon preserved bean curd or fish sauce Instructions: Heat the oil in a wok over high heat and stir-fry the garlic unt...
Turkey Sandwich 1 (2 pound) bone-in turkey breast Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1/4 cup cider vinegar 1/4 cup white wine vinegar 1/4 cup heavy cream 1 tablespoon poppy seeds 8 slices bacon 1/2 cup water 1 head iceberg lettuce, outer leaves removed, cored, quartered, and shredded 4 (...
Pumpkin Pie-Stuffed Cheesecake 1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter 2 cups graham cracker crumbs (from about 18 whole crackers) 3 tablespoons granulated sugar Pinch fine salt Three 8-ounce packages cream cheese, at room temperature 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar One 16-ounce container sour cream, at room temperature 1/...
Goat Cheese Omelet with Mixed Herbs, Lyonnaise Potatoes, Glazed Ham and Texas Toast 3 large eggs 1 tablespoon heavy cream 1 tablespoon minced mixed fresh herbs, such as chives, thyme leaves, flat-leaf parsley leaves and tarragon leaves 1 tablespoon unsalted butter Pinch kosher salt 2 tablespoons crumbled goat cheese or...
Lobster Rolls 2 lemons, halved Sea salt 3 1 1/4-to-1 1/2-pound live lobsters 1/3 cup mayonnaise 7 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 6 top-split hot dog buns 1/4 cup roughly chopped celery leaves 1/4 teaspoon celery salt Instructions: Fill a large steamer or pot with about 2 inches of water. Squeeze the juice of 1 lem...
Sambuca Pie 2 eggs 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup cornstarch 1 quart milk 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 to 1 1/2 cups Sambuca (anise-flavored liqueur) 1 (11-ounce) box Social Tea Biscuits 1 (9-inch) graham cracker pie crust 1 container nonpareil multi colored sprinkles 1 chocolate bar (like Hersheys) Instructions: To prepare the custard...
Sour Cream Cupcakes with Chocolate Cream Cheese Icing, Pretzels and Potato Chips 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder Pinch of kosher salt 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 3 large eggs 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 3/4 cup sour cream 1/2 cup milk Two 8-ounce ...
Chard and Raisin Meatloaf with Sweet and Tangy Glaze 1 1/2 pounds ground meatloaf mix (equal parts ground beef, pork and veal or turkey) 2 cups finely chopped Swiss chard 1 cup crushed crackers 1/2 cup golden raisins 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 2 teaspoons Worcestershi...
Beer Battered Shrimp with Chipotle Dipping Sauce Oil for frying 1/2 cup soy sauce 1 tablespoon Chipotle pepper, in adobe sauce 1 tablespoon ginger minced 3 tablespoons lime juice 1 tablespoon miren 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup cornstarch 1 tablespoon salt 1 (12-ounce) lite beer 1 pound (21 to 25 pieces) shrimp,...
Pasta Grande with Shrimp 1/4 cup olive oil 16 peeled and deveined raw shrimp (36/40 size) 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup white wine 1 cup low-sodium chicken stock 1/4 cup grated pecorino Romano cheese 1 pound cooked spaghetti or penne 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley Instructions: Heat a 12-inch saute pan over medium hea...
Fireball Crepe 2 cups whole milk 8 large eggs 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup (1 stick) melted butter, plus more for cooking 1/4 pound (1 stick) butter 1/2 cup lightly packed brown sugar 10 ounces pitted sweet cherries 4 ounces Fireball whiskey 3 ounces cinnamon-spiked goat cheese Powdere...
Grilled Tuna Steaks with Roasted Corn and Tomato Salsa 4 ears of corn, husks removed 2 red bell peppers 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, diced 2 tomatoes, peeled, seeded and coarsely chopped 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, coarsely chopped, plus 1 teaspoon of their oil 1 tablespoon sherry or red wine vinegar 3 to 4 ...
Chocolate Beet Cake with Cinnamon-Cream Cheese Frosting 2 medium beets, scrubbed, tops trimmed to about 1 inch (about 7 ounces each) 3/4 cup vegetable oil, plus more for drizzling Unsalted butter, at room temperature, for the cake pans 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for the cake pans 1 cup unsweetened Dutch-proces...
Buttermilk Baked Chicken 2 cups buttermilk Juice of 1/2 lemon 1 tablespoon hot sauce 1/2 yellow onion, sliced 5 sprigs fresh thyme 3 cloves garlic, smashed Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 (3 pound) chicken cut into 8 pieces, rinsed and patted dry 2 cups crushed corn flakes 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 2...
Roasted Beet Salad with Chickpeas and Red Onion 3 medium beets 2 cloves garlic, peeled 1 sprig rosemary 3 tablespoons olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 1/2 cups canned chickpeas, drained 1/2 red onion, sliced 1/2 cup roughly chopped dill pickles Juice of 1/2 lemon 1/4 cup crumbled coti...
Herb Gnocchi with Mushroom Sauce 1 1/2 pounds Russet potatoes, about 2 large potatoes or 4 small potatoes 1/2 cup flour, plus more if needed plus more for dusting 1/4 cup grated Parmesan, plus more for garnish 2 egg yolks 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 2 tablespoons finely chopped thyme leaves 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ...
Grilled Flank Steak with Parsley Sauce 1 pound flank steak 1/4 cup olive oil, plus more for drizzling Salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 2 cloves garlic, minced Instructions: Preheat a grill pan to medium-high heat. Drizzle the steak with some oil and...
No-Knead Salami Bread 3 cups (400 grams) bread flour, plus more for dusting 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon instant yeast 1 1/3 cups (320 grams) water 8 ounces Genoa salami, diced into 1/4-inch pieces 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh chives Butter, for serving, if desired Instructions: In a large bowl, whi...
Manhattan Beer Slushie Two 12-ounce bottles American lager, such as Budweiser 12 pitted fresh or frozen cherries 3 ounces orange liqueur, such as Grand Marnier 10 1/2 ounces sweet vermouth 9 ounces bourbon 2 tablespoons bitters Instructions: Pour the beers into an 8-by-8-inch baking dish. Freeze until slushy, whisking ...
Funked Out Rice Pudding 4 cups milk 3/4 cup sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/2 cup Arborio rice 4 egg yolks 1/4 cup powdered sugar 1/4 cup white chocolate chips, plus more, for garnish 1/2 cup dried cherries, plus more, for garnish 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves Instructions: In a large saucepan, combine th...
Egg Lemon Soup 2 quarts chicken broth 2/3 cup orzo 3 eggs Juice of 1 1/2 lemons Instructions: Bring the chicken broth to a boil in a saucepan. Stir in the orzo, reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, for about 10 to 12 minutes, or until pasta is done. Turn off the heat, keeping the pan in its place. Separate the eggs, ...
Grilled Abalone with Papaya Sauce 1 fresh lime 1 papaya, peeled, sliced, and seeds removed and reserved 1 chile pepper, diced 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 pound abalone 1 tablespoon water 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro leaves Ins...
Sheet Pan Vinegar Chicken 1 medium red onion, cut into 1/4-inch-thick wedges 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs 3/4 teaspoon smoked paprika Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup sherry vinegar 2 cups mixed color cherry tomatoes 3/4 cup pitted Castelvetrano olives 1...
Grilled Chili Fries 1 (28-ounce) bag frozen steak fries, thawed (recommended: Ore-Ida) 2 tablespoons canola oil 1 tablespoon chili seasoning (recommended: McCormick's) BBQ sauce, for serving Instructions: Set up grill for direct cooking over medium heat. Oil grate when ready to start cooking. On a baking sheet, toss to...
Chocolate-Butterscotch Swirl Cheesecake 2 cups chocolate wafer cookie crumbs (from about 40 whole cookies) 1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted 2 tablespoons sugar Pinch fine salt Three 11.5-ounce containers whipped cream cheese 1 1/4 cups sugar One 16-ounce container sour cream, at room temperature 1 cup he...
Meyer Lemon and Spanish Almond Semifreddo 8 egg yolks* 1 1/4 cups sugar 2 Meyer lemons, zested (or 3 lemons, zested) 1 1/4 pounds toasted Spanish almonds 4 1/2 cups heavy cream Instructions: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment cream together the egg yolks and sugar until smooth. Pour the Meyer...
Bacon, Lettuce, Avocado and Tomato Dip (BLAT) 3 medium ripe avocados, pitted ½ cup sour cream ½ cup coarsely chopped red onion (about ½ small onion) 5 tablespoons lime juice (about 2 limes) ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro ½ small jalapeno pepper, seeded and coarsely chopped ¾ teaspoon kosher salt Dash freshly ground black...
Smashed Tri-Color Potatoes 3 pounds tri-color creamer potatoes 4 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed 2 bay leaves Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup olive oil, plus more for drizzling 1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter 1 cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano Sour cream, for garnish Chopped fres...
Cream of Leek and Potato Soup 3 cups sliced leeks, white and tender green parts 3 cups peeled and roughly chopped baking potatoes, like russets 6 cups water 11/2 teaspoons salt 1/2 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup creme fraiche or sour cream 1/3 cup minced chives or parsley Instructions: In a large heavy saucepan, bring the lee...
Waldorf Cole Slaw 1/2 cup sour cream 1/3 cup heavy mayonnaise 1/3 cup sugar substitute (recommended: Splenda) 1/2 cup shelled walnuts, coarsely chopped 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 12 ounces white cabbage, shredded 4 ounces red cabbage, shredded 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/4 teas...
Strawberry Lassi 14 ounces ripe strawberries, hulled 8 1/2 ounces good-quality plain yogurt 2 tablespoons sugar Ice cubes, to serve Instructions: Place the strawberries, yogurt, and sugar into a blender and blend until frothy and smooth. Pour the mixture into serving glasses filled with ice.
Black, White and Green Cookies 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda Big pinch kosher salt 10 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs 1/3 cup sour cream 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Pinch lemon zest 1/2 cup whole milk 2 tablespoons corn syrup 1 teasp...
Chile Sweet Corn Fritters One 10-ounce bag frozen sweet corn, thawed (about 2 cups) 1 small red onion, finely chopped 1 fresh red chile, deseeded and finely chopped, optional 1 medium clove garlic, finely chopped 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast flakes, optional (or 1 tablespoon...
Grand Central Oyster Bar Oyster Panroast 2 cups clam broth or juice 1 tablespoon sweet butter 1 teaspoon celery salt 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 6 extra select shucked oysters with juice 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce 2 cups half-and-half 1 slice white toast Pinch sweet Hungarian paprika 1 package oyster crackers ...
Sunny's Cheese and Charcuterie Football 2 tubes seamless crescent roll dough 10 ounces Brie, frozen slightly, rind removed and cheese cut into slices 8 ounces finely chopped soppressata or other dry salami 1/4 cup apricot jam 1/2 cup chopped pecans 1/4 cup dried cranberries 2 tablespoons milk or half-and-half ...
Date Shakes 1 cup pitted dates, coarsely chopped 1 quart skim milk 2 pints French vanilla ice cream 1 teaspoon grated fresh nutmeg Instructions: For each date shake, place 1/4 cup coarsely chopped pitted dates, a handful, in a blender. Add 1 cup cold skim milk and 2 big scoops of French vanilla ice cream. Grate 1/4 tea...
Roasted Corn Quesadillas 1/4 cup chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced 1/2 lime, juiced 1 cup sour cream 3 ears white corn on the cob 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 jalapeno, seeded and minced 1/4 red onion, diced 1/2 cup black beans 2 Roma tomatoes, diced 2 tablespoons diced roasted red bell peppers 1/2 teaspoon sea salt...
Pan-fried Asparagus with Shallots 1 pound asparagus, thinly sliced on a bias 1 large shallot, thinly sliced 1 tablespoon unsalted butter Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper Instructions: In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add the shallot and cook for 1 minute then add the asparagus. Cook for...
Picnic Pasta 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup low-fat Greek yogurt 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon honey 1/2 cup drained cornichons, chopped 1/2 cup mixed chopped fresh herbs such as tarragon, basil and dill, roughly chopped 1/4 cup drained capers, chopped 4 small inner stalks celery and the leaves...
Ballymaloe Irish Stew 2 pounds shoulder lamb chops, about 1-inch thick Salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/2 cup Guinness beer or any dark beer 1 pound new potatoes 1 pound baby carrots, peeled 1 pint pearl onions, peeled 4 cups lamb stock 2 tablespoons dark roux 2 tablespoons finely chopped ...
Poached Chickens Two 4-pound whole chickens 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns 4 cloves garlic, crushed 2 large fresh bay leaves 2 carrots, peeled and coarsely chopped 2 ribs celery, coarsely chopped 2 onions, peeled and quartered 1 lemon, sliced Herb bundle of fresh parsley, rosemary and thyme Herb bundle of fresh...
Red Sangria 1 bottle (750 ml) red wine 3/4 cup Truvia® Spiced Simple Syrup 3 cups sparkling water Juice of 1 orange (about 1/4 cup) 1 orange, thinly sliced 1 lemon, thinly sliced 1 lime, thinly sliced 2 cups ice cubes Truvia® Spiced Simple Syrup (makes 1 cup): 1 cup water 1/4 cup Truvia® natural sweetener, spoonable* 6...
Basic Cornbread 7 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more for the skillet 1 cup yellow cornmeal 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 2 large eggs 1 cup buttermilk 1/4 cup milk Instructions: Preheat the oven to 375˚ F. Butter ...
Chicken Tikka Kebabs with Charred Tomato Chutney and Warm Flat Bread 1 cup plain yogurt 1 rounded tablespoon mild curry paste 1 lemon, juiced A handful (3 tablespoons) cilantro leaves, finely chopped 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast meat, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes 3 plum tomatoes 1/2 cup tomato sauce or tomat...
Moscow Mule Cupcakes 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons ground ginger 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 stick unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1/2 cup very finely chopped crystallized ginger 2 large eggs 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 1/2 cup whole milk...
Ancho-Butternut Squash Soup 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 dried ancho chile, stemmed and seeded 2 shallots, chopped 1 butternut squash, peeled, seeded and chopped (about 7 cups) 2 teaspoons ground cumin Kosher salt 2 teaspoons agave nectar or honey Juice of 1/2 lime Roasted salted pepitas and cayenne pepper or...
Hummus 2 cups canned chickpeas, drained, liquid reserved 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt 4 garlic cloves, minced 1/3 cup tahini (sesame paste) 6 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (2 lemons) 2 tablespoons water or liquid from the chickpeas 8 dashes Tabasco sauce Instructions: Place all the ingredients in the bowl of ...
Assorted Grilled Portobello Pizzas 6 large portobello mushrooms, de-stemmed and gills removed Olive oil, for brushing Kosher salt Garlic pepper 1 cup store-bought pesto sauce 1/2 cup goat cheese, crumbled 1/4 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano, grated 1 cup store-bought roasted garlic salsa 1 cup queso fresco or Monterey Jack che...
Apricot Vodka Martini 2 ounces mandarin orange-flavored vodka 3 ounces apricot nectar 1 tablespoon simple syrup Ice 2 to 3 dried apricots, soaked in mandarin orange-flavored vodka for 24 hours Instructions: Combine vodka, apricot nectar, and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake and strain into a martini gl...
Homemade Hard Pretzels 1 3/4 cups warm (110 to 115 degrees F) water 1 tablespoon sugar 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 package active dry yeast 22 ounces all-purpose flour, approximately 4 1/2 cups 1 large whole egg yolk beaten with 1 tablespoon water Vegetable oil, for pan Water Pretzel salt Instructions: Combine the warm w...
No-Bake Peanut Butter Fluff Pie 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for greasing 4 cups marshmallow crème, such as Fluff 2 cups crispy rice cereal 2 cups pretzels, coarsely crushed One 8-ounce package cream cheese, at room temperature 1 1/4 cup smooth peanut butter 1 cup heavy cream Instructions: Butter a 9 1/2-in...
Spicy Steak Fries 2 large potatoes 2 Tbsp. Mrs. Dash® Extra Spicy Seasoning Blend 2 Tbsp. olive oil 1 clove garlic, minced Instructions: 1.Wash and cut potatoes into wedges, do not peel. Dry potato slices on paper towels. 2.In a large bowl, toss potatoes with Mrs. Dash® Extra Spicy Seasoning Blend, olive oil, and gar...
Puffed Rice Paper Ghost Cake Flour-based baking spray, for the pans 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 cups granulated sugar Two 16.25-ounce boxes white cake mix 1/4 teaspoon fine-grain salt 2 cups sour cream 6 large eggs 1 teaspoon clear vanilla extract Neon green food color, as needed Orange food color, as needed 4 sticks (2...
Chicken Legs Steamed with Thyme 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 small onion, minced 2 ounces button mushrooms, quartered 8 ounces skinless, boneless chicken breast, chopped Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup port 1/2 cup chicken stock 2 tablespoons chopped parsley leaves 4 chicken legs with thighs 1 quart chicken b...
Grapefruit in a Simple Rosemary Syrup 1 pink grapefruit, cut into supremes 1 white grapefruit, cut into supremes 1 cup grapefruit juice 3 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon rosemary Instructions: Combine grapefruit juice, sugar and rosemary in a small saucepan. Simmer the mixture until reduced by one third. Place the supre...
\She Ready\ Fried Chicken 6 pieces bone-in, skin-on chicken (I use a combination of legs, wings and thighs) 1/4 cup sunflower oil 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 tablespoon seasoned salt (I like Lawry's) 1 tablespoon BBQ seasoning (I like Shaky Dust) 1 tablespoon garlic salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 1/2 cu...
Pickled Dill Carrots 7 medium carrots (about 1 1/4 pounds), sliced 1/4 inch thick 4 sprigs dill 3/4 cup white wine vinegar 1/3 cup sugar Kosher salt 1 teaspoon dill seeds 1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds Coarsely ground pepper Instructions: Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Add the carrots and cook until crisp-tender, a...
Baked Tomatoes Stuffed with Salmon, Garlic, and Capers Salt, to taste Black pepper, freshly ground 2 large, ripe, firm tomatoes, weighing approximately 3/4 pound each 1 tablespoon capers, preferably packed in salt 1 pound salmon 3 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon chopped Italian flat-leaf parsley 1 t...
Mom's Amped Up Snack Mix 3 cups honey-sweetened corn cereal squares 3 cups Cheddar cheese crispy cracker chips 2 cups mini pretzel twists 1 cup wasabi peas 1 cup mixed nuts One 3-ounce package ramen noodle soup, noodles broken into pieces, seasoning packet reserved 1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melte...
Honey Hut's Triple Berry Blast Smoothie 1/2 cup apple juice 1/2 cup fresh blackberries, chilled 1/2 cup fresh red raspberries, chilled 1/2 cup super-premium vanilla ice cream 1/4 cup honey 4 medium strawberries, sliced & chilled 2 cups ice cubes (small ones work best) Instructions: Place the apple juice, blackberries, ...
Tomato Soup 3 pounds, medium plum tomatoes, halved lengthwise 4 tablespoons olive oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper Pinch sugar 3 tablespoons butter 4 shallots, chopped 2 tablespoons tomato paste 4 cups chicken stock 1/2 teaspoon cayenne 1 cup heavy cream 3 tablespoons chiffonade fresh basil leaves Instructions:...
Fresh Corn Pancakes Topped with Cheese: Cachapas 2 ears fresh corn 2 tablespoons masa harina Pinch kosher salt 1 teaspoon canola oil 1/4 pound Venezuelan cheese, sliced (Queso blanco, mozzarella, or feta can be substituted) Instructions: Scrape corn kernels from the cobs; run the back of your knife along the cob to ext...
Buffalo Shrimp Tempura 1/4 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons crumbled Maytag or other blue cheese (about 3 ounces) 2 tablespoons half-and-half 2 teaspoons sour cream 1 teaspoon lemon juice Kosher salt 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/4 cup hot sauce, such as Frank's Vegetable oil, for frying 1 pound jumbo shrimp, peeled an...
Italian Plum Tart 3/4 pound Italian prune plums, quartered and pitted 2 tablespoons Minute tapioca 2 tablespoons creme de cassis liqueur 1 3/4 cups sugar, divided 1/4 pound (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon baki...
Caesar Salad with Grilled Shrimp 1/4 cup pasteurized egg product 1 clove garlic, minced (about 1/2 teaspoon) 1 1/2 teaspoons anchovy paste 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 2 tablespoons lemon juice 3 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan Salt and pepper 8 cups coarsely torn roma...
Pumpkin Macaroni and Cheese 1 pound elbow macaroni, cooked 2 1/2 cups pumpkin puree 1/4 cup Parmesan or cheddar cheese 1 1/2 cups chopped cooked Swiss chard 1 1/2 teaspoons thyme 5 ounces diced procuitto, duck confit, ham, bacon - whatever flavor you desire 1/3 cup bread crumbs Instructions: Butter a casserole dish. Mi...