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Crispy Fish with Stir-Fried Vegetables 2 cups long-grain white rice 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil 2 tablespoons chopped garlic 2 tablespoons chopped fresh ginger 2 cups julienned carrots (matchsticks) 2 cups sliced shiitake mushrooms 2 cups sliced onions 6 heads bok choy, quartered Salt and freshly ground black pepper 3 ...
Olive Oil Brownies 3/4 cup mild and fruity olive oil, plus more for oiling the pan 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1/2 teaspoon fine salt 4 ounces semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, chopped 2 cups sugar 4 large eggs, lightly beaten Instructions: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9...
Chicken and Roasted Poblano Quesadilla with Avocado Cream 2 boneless, skinless chicken thighs 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin Kosher salt 1/2 cup sour cream Finely grated zest and juice of 1 lime, plus lime wedges, for serving 1/2 firm, ripe avocado, pitted and peeled 1 small poblano chile, halved lengthwise, stemmed and see...
Fresh Pasta with 20 Minute Sausage and Beef Bolognese Sauce 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 cup grated carrot 1/4 cup grated onion 1/2 pound mild Italian sausage, ground 1 pound ground beef, 80/20 2 tablespoons tomato paste 3 garlic cloves, sliced 1/4 cup red wine Salt and pepper 1 large (28 ou...
Blueberry Bread and Rice Pudding with Orange Caramel Sauce 12 ounces sweet Hawaiian bread, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 10 cups) 1 1/4 cups fat-free evaporated milk 1 cup 2-percent milk 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract Large pinch freshly grated nutmeg Kosher salt 2 large eggs 3/...
Ricotta Gelato Toast 1 cup half-and-half 1 cup sugar Kosher salt 3 large eggs plus 4 yolks 1 1/2 cups whole-milk ricotta 1 teaspoon lemon zest 1/2 cup bittersweet chocolate chips 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 cup whole milk 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon Six 2-inch...
Tikin Xik Sea Bass 2 Tbs. achiote or annatto seeds 1/4 tsp. black peppercorns 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. dried oregano 1/4 tsp. chile piquin 3 garlic cloves juice of 1 orange juice of 2 limes 8 sea bass filets about 6 oz. each 1 large banana leaf pickled red onions (recipe follows) 1 large purple onion, thinly sliced 5 bla...
Open-Faced Eggs Florentine 1/2 cup ricotta 1/4 cup grated Parmesan Six 1/2-inch-thick slices crusty bread 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened, plus more to fry eggs 6 large eggs 6 to 8 ounces steamed and drained baby spinach (about 1 cup) Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper Instructions: Preheat the oven to...
Cheesesteak Empanadas 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 8 ounces sirloin steak, sliced into very thin strips about 1 inch long Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 small yellow onion, thinly sliced 1/2 small green bell pepper, thinly sliced 4 ounces provolone, cut into small cubes 1 large...
Spicy Chicken 4 chicken thighs with skin and bones 2 chicken breasts with skin and bones, halved crosswise Salt and freshly ground black pepper 3 tablespoons Chili Oil, recipe follows 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted, coarsely chopped 1/2 cup pitted, coarsely chopped green olives 4 tablespoons...
Jumbo Lump Crab Filled Sweet Potato Cannelloni with Parmigiano Sauce 1 Granny Smith apple, peeled and brunoised Juice of 1/2 lemon 1 large sweet potato, peeled Kosher salt 2 tablespoons butter Pinch crushed red pepper flakes 3 scallions, sliced 1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard 1 pound jumbo lump crab, picked through Mi...
Moroccan Couscous 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter 3/4 cup chopped shallots 3 cups Homemade Chicken Stock, recipe follows, or canned broth 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 1/2 cups couscous 1/2 cup pignoli nuts, toasted 1/4 cup currants 3 (5-pound) chickens 3 large onions, unpeeled and quar...
Flor Delice 1 1/2 ounces tequila (preferably anejo or reposado) 1 ounce Manzanilla sherry 1/4 ounce maraschino liqueur 1/4 ounce elderflower liqueur 2 dashes orange bitters Marasca cherry, for garnish (optional) Instructions: Combine the tequila, sherry, maraschino liqueur, elderflower liqueur and orange bitters in a c...
Swordfish Panini with Arugula and Lemon Aioli 2/3 cup mayonnaise 1 lemon, zested 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 clove garlic, minced 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil 4 (6-ounce) pieces swordfish, about 1-inch thick Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoo...
The Best Buttermilk Waffles 1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour (see Cook's Note) 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 3/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1 3/4 cup well-shaken buttermilk 2 large eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 stick unsalted butter, melted and slig...
Yorkshire Pudding with Roast 9 ounces all-purpose flour, approximately 2 cups 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt 4 large eggs, room temperature 2 cups whole milk, room temperature 1/4 cup beef drippings, divided* Instructions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Leave 2 tablespoons of drippings in the roasting pan and place in the...
Chickpea and Octopus Salad 3/4 pound raw baby octopus or cooked octopus meat Coarse salt 2 cups fish stock or clam juice 1 cup water 1/4 cup white vinegar 1 tablespoon black peppercorns 5 bay leaves, plus 1 for chick peas 1/2 pound dried chickpeas, picked over and soaked in water to cover for 3 hours or overnight 1 1/2...
Eliopitta: Olive Bread 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped fine 4 cups flour, sifted 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 3/4 cups warm water 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon thyme, chopped fine 1 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and chopped Milk, for a glaze Instructions: In a saute pan, heat a...
Gin Marmalade Cocktail 2 ounces gin, chilled 1 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 teaspoon sugar 1 almost-empty jar orange marmalade with about 1 tablespoon marmalade inside 1 strip orange peel, for garnish Instructions: Combine the gin, lemon juice and sugar in the almost-empty marmalade jar. Cover tightly with the ...
Miso Phat Poke 1 cup light soy sauce 2 tablespoons sesame oil 1 tablespoon chile pepper water 1 pound sashimi-grade tuna, cut into 1/4-inch cubes Tobiko, thinly sliced scallions and toasted sesame seeds, for serving Instructions: Whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil and chile pepper water in a medium bowl. Ad...
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Cookies One 16.5-ounce package refrigerated peanut butter cookie dough 1 bag of 24 miniature chocolate-peanut butter cups Instructions: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Slice the cookie dough into 1-inch-thick slices, then into quarters. Place one quarter into each cup of a mini muffin p...
Throwdown's Country Captain Chicken 3 tablespoons ancho chili powder 2 teaspoons ground cumin 2 teaspoons ground coriander 2 teaspoons ground fennel 2 teaspoons ground turmeric 1 teaspoon ground cardamom 1 teaspoon ground cloves 1 teaspoon ground chili de arbol 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 tablespoon unsalted butte...
Waxie's Garlic Sourdough Bread 1 sourdough baguette, halved lengthwise 3 tablespoons butter, softened 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan Salt 2 cloves garlic, halved Instructions: In a small bowl, combine the butter and Parmesan and blend well with a fork. Season with salt. Toast the baguette until lightly golden. R...
Spotted Dick 1 pound (450 grams) plain white flour, preferably unbleached 1 level teaspoon/1/2 American teaspoon salt 1 level teaspoon/1/2 American teaspoon bread soda (baking soda), finely sifted *see note 1 dessertspoon sugar 3 to 4 ounces (85 to 110 grams) sultanas 1 free range egg (egg is part of liquid measurement...
Zucchini with Pork and Shrimp (Bau Xao-Vietnam) 1 1/4 pounds zucchini 1/2 teaspoon salt 4 ounces raw shrimp 4 ounces lean pork 7 to 8 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves 1 small onion 1 garlic clove 1 scallion 2 tablespoons vegetable oil Freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons fish sauce, or salt to taste Instructions:...
Savory French Toast with Homemade Sausage Patties and Warm Honey, Strawberries and Basil 3 large eggs 2/3 cup whole milk or cream 1/2 to 2/3 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, a couple of handfuls Freshly grated nutmeg Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 1/2 pounds ground pork 2 1/4 teaspoons ground sage or rubbed sage...
Bread and Butter Pickles 3 pounds pickling cucumbers 2 tablespoons pickling salt Ice 2 teaspoons whole yellow mustard seed 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes 4 cups apple cider vinegar 1 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon turmeric Instructions: Slice the cucumbers 1/4-inch thick by hand or on a mandoline into large mix...
Asparagus-Fennel Salad Kosher salt 1 small bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces 1/3 cup mayonnaise 1/3 cup sour cream 1 bulb fennel, cored and thinly sliced, plus 1/2 cup fronds 1/2 cup fresh parsley 1/4 cup fresh tarragon Juice of 1 lemon 2 oil-packed anchovy fillets Freshly ground pepper 1 head Boston ...
Eggs in Tomato Sauce 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 1/2 cups tomato sauce (see 'Salsa di 5 minuti', recipe follows) 8 eggs 4 ounces scamorza or mozzarella, sliced 6 fresh basil leaves Salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium onion, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, finely ...
Tulip Cake Canola oil, for greasing One 15.25-ounce box classic yellow cake mix (plus required ingredients) 4 sticks (1 pound) unsalted butter, at room temperature 8 cups confectioners' sugar 2 tablespoons whole milk 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Large pinch kosher salt 12 drops leaf green gel food coloring 36 drops Chri...
Cat's Broccoli Slaw 1/3 cup Dijon mustard 1/2 cup sugar 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons hot sauce 1 teaspoon celery seeds Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 packages broccoli slaw Instructions: In a large bowl, whisk together the mustard and the sugar. Slowly add in the remaining ingredients for the...
Grilled Portobello Mushrooms Stacked with Fresh Spinach and Shaved Manchego Cheese 12 medium-sized portobello mushroom caps, wiped clean 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/2 pound baby spinach, washed and dried 4 ounces manchego cheese, thinly sliced into 8 pieces Sh...
Gravy 2 medium carrots, roughly chopped 1 large onion, roughly chopped 3 ribs celery, roughly chopped 1 medium turnip, peeled and roughly chopped 1 large Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored and chopped 1 clove garlic, peeled Extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour Kosher salt and freshly ground black peppe...
Shrimp Scampi Pizza 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 3 garlic cloves, minced 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1/3 cup dry white wine Finely grated zest of 1/2 lemon Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper All-purpose flour, for dusting 1 pound refrigerated pizza dough, at room temperature 1/2 pound medium peeled and deveined...
Butternut Squash Mostarda Extra-virgin olive oil 1 red onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper Kosher salt 4 cups butternut squash, cut into 1/2-inch dice 1 cup dried cranberries 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup champagne vinegar 1 orange, peel removed in strips with a veggie peeler and cut into 1/4-inch dice ...
Maple Butternut Fudge 3 cups fancy or medium amber Vermont maple syrup 1/2 cup chopped walnuts Instructions: Boil syrup to 234 degrees. Cool quickly. Stir until syrup starts to lighten and thicken. Add nuts. Pour into a buttered 8-inch by 8-inch pan.
Smoked Salmon Pizzas 1 1/4 cups warm (100 to 110 degrees) water 2 (1/4-ounce) packages active dry yeast 1 tablespoon honey Good olive oil 4 cups all-purpose flour, divided, plus extra for kneading Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper Fine cornmeal 8 ounces Italian mascarpone 1 tablespoon minced fresh chives 1/2 ...
Molten Chocolate Espresso 6 ounces excellent-quality bittersweet chocolate 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter 1 cup sugar 2 large eggs 1/2 cup heavy cream, plus 1 cup for whipping 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Pinch salt 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon espresso powder Unsweetened cocoa powder, for garnish Instr...
Raspberry Tart 3/4 cup unsalted butter at room temperature 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour Pinch salt 1 cup good raspberry preserves 1 1/2 pints fresh raspberries (3 packages) Instructions: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddl...
Lavender Ice Cream Pie 2 1/2 cups heavy cream 3/4 cup whole milk 1/3 cup lavender honey 1/4 cup plus 1 heaping tablespoon granulated sugar 2 teaspoons dried lavender 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus a pinch 4 large egg yolks Nonstick cooking spray 9 honey graham crackers (1 sleeve) 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted P...
Orecchiette with Clams, Sausage and Peppers Kosher salt 1 pound orecchiette 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 8 ounces hot Italian sausage, casings removed 3 pounds littleneck clams, scrubbed well 1/2 cup chopped roasted red peppers Freshly ground pepper 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley Instructions: Bring a large pot ...
Hurricane .5 oz. Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum .75 oz. dark rum 3 oz. passion fruit 3 oz. mango juice 2 oz. sweet and sour mix 1 wheel lime Instructions: Add Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum, dark rum, passion fruit or mango juice, and sweet and sour mix Shake and pour into crushed ice-filled hurricane glass or ...
Mini Scalloped Potatoes Unsalted butter, softened, for the ramekins 1 1/4 cups grated sharp white cheddar cheese 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives 1/4 teaspoon all-purpose flour Large pinch of cayenne pepper 1 1/2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes (1 1/2 to 2 inches in diameter), unpeeled...
Sauteed Tilefish with Haricots Verts and Tomato Vinaigrette and Turned Potatoes 1/4 cup sherry vinegar 1 tablespoons soy sauce 3/4 cup olive oil Salt and freshly ground pepper 1/2 pound haricot verts, cooked in salted water until al dente and drained 1/2 cup vinaigrette 2 tomatoes, halved, seeded and finely diced 2 sha...
Spicy Beef Short Rib Taco 1 pound boneless beef short ribs Salt and pepper Hard-shell tortillas, warmed Sweet chile sauce (see Cook's Note) Chopped fresh cilantro Chopped onion Instructions: In a stockpot of water seasoned with 1/4 cup each salt and pepper, boil the short ribs until soft and tender, about 5 hours. ...
Red Wine Risotto with Chorizo 1 cup minced sweet chorizo 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 small white onion, minced 2 cups Carnaroli rice or Arborio, if not available 2 cups red wine 4 cups chicken stock, warmed 2 tablespoons butter 2 cups grated Mancego, plus more, for garnish 1 cup peas, frozen, fresh, or canned Chopped pars...
Chicken Fried Steak 1 1/4 pound boneless round steak, fat trimmed and pounded 1/4-inch thick (using a meat pounder with burled face) 1 1/2 cups buttermilk Salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus 2 heaping tablespoons 1 tablespoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon onion powder 1 tablespoon sweet...
Chuy's Burrito 9 pounds bone-in pork butt, diced 4 cups lard 1/3 cup diced onion 1/4 cup beer 1/4 cup fresh squeezed orange juice 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic 1 cup lard 6 Anaheim chiles One 16-ounce block Monterey Jack cheese 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 6 large eggs 6 large avocados ...
Tarta La Bouie with Grilled Apples 1/2 cup (1 stick) salted butter, softened 1 cup granulated sugar 1 large egg plus 1 large egg yolk 1 tablespoon whole milk 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder Pinch kosher salt 3 cups half-and-...
Spiced Peach Pie 2 (12-ounce) bags frozen peach slices 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup instant tapioca 2 tablespoons crystalized ginger, finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 (11-ounces) box pie crust mix 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon peach nectar, chilled, divided 1 egg 2 tablespoons coarse sugar, for du...
Robalo en Papillote with Local Vegetables and Scallion-Ginger Sauce 1/2 cup 1/16-inch thick sliced peeled ginger 2 cups chopped scallions, 1/2 cup 1/16-inch thick sliced celery 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 (6 ounce) fillets robalo (red snapper or grouper), skin off 4 cloves garl...
Double-Fried French Fries 4 (4 to 5-inches long) russet potatoes (about 2 pounds) 2 quarts canola oil 1 tablespoons fine-grain sea salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Instructions: Peel potatoes on the sides, leaving the ends with the skin on. Cut the potatoes into 1/3-inch slices and then slice into 1/3-inch s...
Mocha-Caramel Fudge Cooking spray 1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk 10 ounces semisweet chocolate chips (about 1 1/2 cups) 6 1/2 ounces milk chocolate chips (about 1 cup) 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 tablespoon espresso powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons dulce de leche 3 tablespoons white chocolate chips I...
Herring Sandwiches 4 thin pickled herring fillets (about 3/4-pound), cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 small potato, peeled, boiled, cut into 1/4-inch cubes 1/4 cup finely chopped onion 2 tablespoons finely chopped dill pickle 1 small apple, peeled, cored, cut into 1/4-inch cubes 2 tablespoons mayonnaise Salt and freshly grou...
Flourless Dark Chocolate Cake 8 tablespoons (4 ounces) unsalted butter 1 cup (5 1/2 ounces) chopped 66% dark chocolate, such as Amedei 3 large eggs 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted Orange gelato, for serving Instructions: Heat a convection oven to 350 degrees F or a conventional oven to...
Coconut Pandan Chiffon Ice Cream 1/3 cup coconut milk 1 to 2 frozen pandan leaves Oil, for oiling the cake pan 1/2 cup sugar 4 eggs, separated 1/3 cup avocado oil (makes cake texture better when frozen) 1 teaspoon salt 1 to 2 drops pandan extract 1/2 cup self-rising flour 1 cup milk 1 cup heavy whipping cream 1/3 cup c...
Duck a l'Orange 3 cups fresh orange juice 2 cups sugar 1 head garlic, sliced in half crosswise 2 tablespoons orange liqueur, such as Grand Marnier One 4-inch piece fresh ginger, coarsely chopped 2 cups plus 2 tablespoons Chardonnay vinegar 1 habanero or scotch bonnet pepper 3 tablespoons cold unsalted butter ...
Paneer Mushroom Burger 1 cup chickpea flour 1 tablespoon ground coriander 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1 tablespoon fenugreek leaves, crushed 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves Salt and pepper 1/4 cup plain yogurt 1/4 cup vegetable oil 8 ounces Homemade Paneer, cut into 2 pieces, recipe follows 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 cup sliced...
Fire-Grilled Artichokes 1/8 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice 2 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 3/4 ounce long hot Calabrian peppers, stemmed and seeded 1 3/4 cups mayonnaise 2 artichokes 1/2 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice 1/4 cup plus 2 teaspoons salt 4 tablespoons canola oil 2 teaspoons fresh ground pepper Instructions: F...
Pesto Chicken Skillet Supper 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch cubes Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 small red onion, thinly sliced 1 large zucchini, halved and sliced into 1/4-inch half-moons 1 large summer squash, halved and sliced into 1/4-inch half-m...
Rigatoni Pie 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 9 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes One 28-ounce can whole peeled tomatoes in juice One 15-ounce can whole peeled tomatoes in juice 1 cup loosely-packed fresh basil leaves Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 1 pound rigatoni 1 pound part-ski...
Online Round 2 Recipe - Bean Dip 2 cups reserved butter beans from Fried Pork Chops recipe 1/4 cup water 2 teaspoons minced garlic 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes Pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup olive oil I...
Strawberries and Strawberry Ice Cream with Balsamic Vinegar 1 quart strawberries, washed, stemmed, halved 1/4 cup sugar 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 cup strawberry ice cream Instructions: Place strawberries in a bowl. Sprinkle with sugar, vinegar and pepper. Toss until well combined. Let s...
Biscuits 1/4 cup lard 2 cups flour 1 level tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon sugar 3/4 cup milk Butter and jam or syrup, for serving Instructions: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Cut the lard into the dry ingredients with a fork or pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse cornmeal. Stir in...
Poppy Seed Cole Slaw 1 bag (16 ounces) pre-washed tri-color cole slaw mix (recommended: Fresh Express) 1 (8.25 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained 1 (8-ounce) pineapple chunks, drained 1/2 cup poppy seed dressing (recommended: Knott's) 1/2 cup organic sour cream Instructions: In a large mixing bowl combine cole slaw m...
Cornbread Panzanella Salad 8 ounces cornbread, cut into cubes (about 2 cups) 1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes 1/2 cup cubed fontina cheese 1/2 cup cubed cucumber 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 lemon, zested and juiced 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper I...
Fagiolini In Umido: Braised Beans 1/4 cup/59 ml extra-virgin olive oil 1 onion, chopped 2 dried chile peppers, crushed, optional 2 cups/500 ml plum tomatoes, peeled Salt 1 1/4 pound/571 g string beans, tips trimmed Instructions: Heat up the olive oil in a saucepan. Add the onion and chile peppers, if using, and stir. C...
Almost-Famous Broccoli-Cheddar Soup 6 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 small onion, chopped 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 cups half-and-half 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth 2 bay leaves 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 4 7 -inch sourdough bread boules (round loaves) 4 cups broccoli fl...
Roasted Elk Tenderloin with Bacon Wrapped Salsify, Jerusalem Artichokes, and Creamy Wild Mushroom Sauce 4 cups water 4 cups whole milk 2 bay leaves 10 black peppercorns 16 stalks salsify, peeled 16 slices smoked bacon 1/4 pound (1 stick) butter, divided 2 pounds elk tenderloin, completely cleaned 6 Jerusalem artichokes...
Apple Pie Bars 1 pound (4 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 4 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 1/2 pounds Granny Smith apples, peeled, qua...
Short Rib Bourguignonne 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon paprika 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 3 to 4 pounds beef short ribs, cut into thirds 3 to 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/2 cup bacon lardoons, diced 2 large white onions, sliced 4 shallots, quartered 1 pound mushrooms 1 c...
Baby Back Ribs 2 racks of baby back ribs 2 tablespoons canola oil 2 cups BBQ sauce of your choice 2 tablespoons kosher salt 2 tablespoons cracked pepper 1 tablespoon granulated garlic powder 1 tablespoon granulated onion powder Instructions: Season ribs with salt, pepper, granulated onion powder and granulated garlic p...
Melting Sweet Potatoes 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces 2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme 2 pounds sweet potatoes, sliced 1 inch thick Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth Honey, for drizzling Instructions: Preheat the oven to 475 deg...
Homemade Pizza Sauce 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes One 32-ounce can crushed tomatoes 1 sprig fresh basil Kosher salt Instructions: Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the oregano, garlic and red pepper fl...
Grilled Salmon with Rosehip Sauce and Smoked Oyster Potato Cakes 1 quart vegetable stock (4 cups or 32 ounces) 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1/2 orange juiced, plus zest 1/2 cups reconstituted seedless rosehips (available at most health food stores) Pinch of salt 10 canned smoked oysters, coar...
White Pizza 1 (13.8-ounce) can refrigerated pizza crust dough (recommended: Pillsbury) 1/2 cup roasted garlic Alfredo sauce (recommended: Classico) 2 cups shredded Italian 5-cheese blend (recommended: Kraft) 1/4 onion, sliced 1 (6-ounce) package grilled chicken breast strips (recommended: Louis Rich) 4 roasted garlic c...
Marinated Turkey Breast 1/2 cup dry white wine 1/4 cup sesame oil 1/4 cup soy sauce 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 4 teaspoons minced garlic 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1 boneless turkey breast Instructions: Mix all ingredients of the marinade in a large plastic bag. Place turkey brea...
Chicken-Chile Stromboli 1 (10-oz.) can chunk white and dark chicken in water, drained 1 (4.5-oz.) can Old El Paso ® Chopped Green Chiles 4 oz. 1/3-less-fat cream cheese (Neufchatel), softened 1/4 cup chopped roasted red bell peppers (from 7.25-oz. jar) 1 tablespoon honey Dash salt Dash pepper 1 (11-oz.) can Pillsbury ®...
Classic Potato Leek Soup 6 tablespoons unsalted butter 6 garlic cloves, finely chopped 3 leeks (white part only), thinly sliced 1 onion, chopped 1/2 cup dry white wine 1 1/4 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and chopped 1 bay leaf 3 sprigs fresh thyme, plus more leaves for garnish Kosher salt and freshly ground black ...
GZ Cup 2 slices cucumber 2 ounces gin 3/4 ounce lime juice Celery soda, such as Dr. Brown's Cel-Ray Soda, for topping Instructions: Muddle the cucumber slices in a cocktail shaker. Add the gin, lime juice and ice and shake well. Pour into a glass and top with the celery soda.
Oven Roasted Squash with Ricotta and Pomegranate Seeds 2 kabocha squash 6 leaves fresh sage, thinly sliced 1 large white onion, sliced 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 teaspoon ground Aleppo pepper 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Cloves from 1 head of garlic, peeled...
Trinidadian Beef Pastelles 2 tablespoons canola oil 3 tablespoons minced garlic 3/4 cup finely chopped white onion 2 1/2 pounds ground beef 4 teaspoons red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme 1/4 cup fresh basil chiffonade 2 tablespoons capers 3/4 cup currants 3 tablespoons finely chopped green olives 1/2 cup...
Buttermilk Panna Cotta With Cherry Compote 1 1/4-ounce packet unflavored gelatin 1/3 cup sugar 1 cup half-and-half 1 cup buttermilk 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 teaspoons almond extract 6 cups pitted cherries (about 2 1/2 pounds whole cherries) 3 cups sugar 1 thin slice peeled ginger 1 star anise pod (optional) Juice ...
Pineapple Teriyaki Burgers 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef 1 packet beefy onion soup mix (recommended: Lipton) 2 tablespoons ginger teriyaki marinade mix (recommended: McCormick Grill Mates) 1 (8-ounce) can pineapple rings, drained, juice reserved Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/3 cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon wasab...
Sunny's Catfish Nuggets 2 cups plus 2 tablespoons milk Salt and freshly ground black pepper 3 catfish fillets, cut into 1-inch chunks 2 cups flour, divided 3 eggs 1 cup cornmeal 2 tablespoons sugar Vegetable oil, for frying 1/2 cup hot sauce 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar Instructions: In a bowl, add the 2 cups mil...
Sausage Cheese Croissant Sandwich 1 package pre-cooked sausage patties 1 (8-ounce) can crescent shaped rolls 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 dash hot sauce Lemon juice 4 slices American cheese Instructions: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Heat the pre-cooked sausage patties in the oven for 15 to 18 m...
Calf's Liver with Bacon, Caramelized Onions and Sherry 2 pounds calf's liver, cut into 6 pieces 1 cup whole milk 8 bacon slices, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 large onions, thinly sliced 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon Essence, recipe follows 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 c...
Crunchy Orange French Toast 1 orange 4 large eggs, lightly beaten 1 1/2 cups milk 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 4 cups cornflakes, crumbled 3 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled 1 loaf challah, cut into 1-inch-thick slices 6 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 cup warm maple syrup Ground cinnamon, for serving Inst...
Mango Float 2 cups heavy cream One 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (from a 9-ounce package) 3 ripe mangoes, diced Instructions: Combine the cream, sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract in a large bowl. Beat with a hand mixer until double in...
Roasted Lamb Loin Salad Neutral cooking oil, for frying and cooking Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 Japanese eggplants, cut into 2-inch-thick and 2-inch-long pieces 2 tablespoons currants Two 8-ounce steaks lamb loin, trimmed 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 5 breakfast radishes, shaved thin on a ...
Enchilada Lasagna Roll-Ups Kosher salt 12 lasagna noodles 2 cups finely shredded rotisserie chicken (skin and bones discarded) 1/4 cup sliced pickled jalapenos, chopped 1 tablespoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese Two 10-ounce jars enchilada sau...
Wild Boar Sausage with Onions, Mushrooms, and Homemade Chutney 12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, plus 2 tablespoons for roux 1 1/2 cups of any of the following dried fruits: prunes, cherries, apricots, raisins, apples* 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 medium onion, roughly chopped 2 celery stalks, roughly...
Carrot Slaw with Toasted Pine Nuts and Herbs 1 lb. fresh carrots, ends trimmed 1/2-cup orange juice 2 Tbs. extra virgin olive oil 5 cloves roasted garlic, squeezed from skins and finely chopped 1/2 tsp. hot red pepper flakes 2 Tbs. pine nuts 1/2-cup finely chopped fresh mint 1 teaspoon sea salt or other coarse salt I...
Peach Cobbler Cheesecake Nonstick cooking spray, for the springform pan 2 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (from about 18 graham crackers) 3 tablespoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 1/4 sticks (10 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 16 ounces cream cheese, ...
Italian Steak Salad with Parmesan Croutons 2 cups grape tomatoes (1/2 cup whole, 1 1/2 cups halved) 1/2 small red onion (1/2 cut into chunks, 1/2 thinly sliced) 1/4 cup fresh basil 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 1/4 pounds flank steak, halved ...
Tropical Fruit Tray 1 pineapple, peeled, tough core removed and cut into wedges 1 mango, peeled, sliced away from pit and cut into wedges 2 kiwis, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch thick discs 2 bananas, sliced 2 dozen rambutan fruits, removed from skin and sliced 2 fresh limes, juiced Instructions: Arrange fruits on a p...
Orange-Lime Margarita 3 ounces reposado tequila 1 ounce lime juice 1 ounce orange juice 1/4 ounce Cointreau 1/4 ounce agave Ice Orange peel, for garnish Lime slice, for garnish Instructions: Shake the tequila, lime juice, orange juice, Cointreau and agave in a shaker with ice. Strain into an ice-filled glass. Garnish w...
S'mores Eclairs 2 tablespoons cocoa powder 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup water 1/4 pound unsalted butter 2 tablespoons sugar 1/4 teaspoon fine salt 4 eggs 36 large marshmallows Chocolate Sauce, recipe follows 10 ounces semisweet chocolate, finely chopped 1 cup heavy cream Instructions: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees...
Pomegranate Kir 4 oz. champagne splash of pomegranate juice Instructions: Pour champagne into a chilled flute and top with a splash of pomegranate juice.
Tequila Lemon Chicken Breast 1/2 liter tequila 10 lemons Olive oil Salt and pepper 10 boneless chicken breasts Dried tarragon Dried rosemary 1 or 2 large plastic containers (recommended: Tupperware) Instructions: Pour tequila into the plastic containers. Squeeze juice from 10 or more lemons into the containers. Add som...