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Cranberry Margaritas 1 1/4 cup cranberry juice 1/2 cup sugar 1 1/2 cup fresh frozen cranberries, rinsed 3/4 cup fresh-squeezed lime juice 3/4 cup tequila 1/2 cup Grand Marnier ice Instructions: Mix all the ingredients, except for the ice. Pour half of the mixture in the blender and fill the rest of the blender with ice...
Ranch Chicken Sandwiches 4 whole boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1/2 cup honey 1/2 cup Dijon mustard (or country/grainy mustard) 1 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon salt Freshly ground black pepper Juice of 1 lemon Crushed red pepper, for sprinkling, optional 1 pound thick-cut bacon, sliced in half 2 cups grated sharp C...
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...
Thai Green Curry Chicken 2 serrano peppers, seeds removed 2 Anaheim peppers, seeds removed 1 shallot 1 lemongrass stalk, about 5 inches, after trimming, roughly chopped 1 (2-inch) knuckle ginger, chopped 1 teaspoon anchovy paste 1 tablespoon hot curry powder 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander 1/...
Grilled Corn and Chorizo Queso 1 pound chorizo 2 ears sweet corn, shucked 2 jalapenos, stems removed 1 small red onion, cut into rounds 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoon fajita seasoning Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper One 2-pound block queso blanco processed cheese, such as Velveeta, diced. ...
Slow Cooked French Dip 1 beef chuck roast (about 2 1/2-pounds), trimmed of excess fat Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper Olive oil, for searing 2 medium onions, chopped 8 cloves garlic 1 bay leaf 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 2 tablespoons tomato paste Few dashes Thai hot sauce, optional 2 cups onion or b...
Sunny's Nunya Business Chocolate, Cherry and Whip Trifle 16 ounces whipped cream cheese 1/4 cup granulated sugar One .14-ounce packet unsweetened cherry-flavored soft drink mix Two 8-ounce tubs whipped topping Two 14.5-ounce cans red tart cherries in water, drained, cherry water reserved, cherries chopped 1/2 teasp...
Mediterranean Orzo Salad 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 lemon, juiced 1 clove garlic, minced Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 12 ounces orzo pasta One 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained. 1 1/2 cups red grape or cherry tomatoes 1 1/2 cups yellow grape or cherry tomatoes 1 1/2 cups kalamata olives, ha...
Neapolitan Red Pepper Pork 5 large red bell peppers Canola oil, as needed 1/2 pound capicola, diced 1/4-inch 3 1/2 pounds pork country ribs 2 teaspoons salt 1 tablespoon freshly cracked black pepper 3 cups onions, chopped into 1-inch pieces 1/2 cup roughly chopped garlic 1 1/2 tablespoons capers 2 tablespoons caper jui...
Succotash Salad 2 tablespoons chopped parsley 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 tablespoon brown sugar 4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 3 cups roasted corn, about 6 ears Vegetable oil 1 1/2 pounds green beans, washed Salt 2 cups diced tomato 2 cups canne...
Baked Artichoke-Broccolini Dip Kosher salt 1 bunch broccolini, trimmed and roughly chopped 4 ounces cream cheese 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup sour cream 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (about 1 1/2 ounces) Finely grated zest of 1 lemon 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce 1 clove garlic, minced 1 9-ounce box frozen artichoke hearts, th...
Roasted Vegetable Spread 1 red bell pepper, sliced into rings 1 medium onion, sliced into rings 4 cloves garlic, crushed 1 small zucchini, sliced 1 tablespoon olive oil 8 ounces cream cheese Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper Challah, foccacia, or pita bread, for serving Instructions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F...
Almond Joy Martini 1 ounce Three Olives chocolate vodka 1 ounce Frangelico 1 ounce coconut rum Instructions: Combine all ingredients with ice in a cocktail shaker. Shake until well blended, then strain into a chilled martini glass.
Herb Crusted Trout with Shiitake Sticky Rice and Shiso Oil 4 trout fillets, skinless 2 eggs All purpose flour 1 cup panko crumbs 1/3 cup shiso leaves, chiffonade 1 teaspoon ground coriander Salt and pepper to taste Instructions: Mix the panko, coriander and shiso. Season the fillets. Dredge the fillets in flour, egg th...
Grandma's Old Fashioned Crab Cake Roll 4 large garlic cloves, minced 6 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 cup diced onion 1/3 cup diced scallions 1/2 cup diced celery 2 tablespoons diced green bell pepper 2 tablespoons diced red bell pepper 2 tablespoons white wine 1 pound lump crabmeat, drained 1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs 1/...
Roasted Sweet Potato Quick Bread Nonstick cooking spray, for the baking dish 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 cup sugar 1 large egg 1 cup roasted sweet potato, skinned and mashed 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon...
Pork Boulettes 1/2 pound ground pork 4 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons plus 3/4 cup flour 1/2 cup chopped onions 1/4 cup chopped bell peppers 2 tablespoons minced garlic 1 1/2 cups water Salt and cayenne 1/2 cup chopped green onions Hot pepper sauce, to taste 2 cups fine bread crumbs Essence 1 egg, beaten 1/4 cup vege...
Chorizo Hash Browns 2 russet potatoes, peeled 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 2 eggs 6 ounces raw beef chorizo 1/2 small white onion, chopped Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 cup oil or as needed, for frying Instructions: Using a box grater or shredding blade of a food processor, shred the potatoes. Rinse until the wat...
Cumin Beef Pepper Steak and Brown Rice 1 cup brown rice or brown and wild rice blend Chicken stock 1 1/2 pounds flank steak 1 tablespoon whole cumin seeds or 1 rounded tablespoon ground cumin 1 tablespoon whole Sichuan peppercorns or 2 teaspoons ground Sichuan pepper 2 tablespoons ginger and garlic stir-fry oil or pe...
Salmon Kulebyaka 2 ounces butter 1 minced onion 1 cup cooked long grain rice 1/2 cup cooked shiitake mushrooms 1 tablespoon chopped dill 1 tablespoon lemon juice 2 sheets puff pastry 1 pound salmon fillet 3 chopped hard boiled eggs 1 egg, beaten Instructions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Melt butter over low heat and...
Chicken Chasseur (Hunter-style Chicken) 1 (4-pound) chicken, quartered Salt and pepper Clarified butter 5 ounces cremini mushrooms, emincer (thinly sliced) 1 large shallot, ciseler (fine dice) 2 ounces Cognac 2 ounces dry white wine 1 1/2 cups enriched chicken stock 1/4 cup tomato concasse (peeled, seeded, and diced to...
Thanksgiving Turkey Cupcakes 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (see Cook\u2019s Note) 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon fine salt 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup light brown sugar 2 large eggs 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1 cup pure pumpkin purée 3 cups con...
Rolled Baklava, Baklava Orthi 2 1/4 cups granulated sugar 1 1/2 cups water 1/4 cup honey 2 (1/8-inch thick) lemon slices 1 stick cinnamon 3 whole cloves 2 pounds coarsely ground pistachios 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 1/4 pounds unsalted butter 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves 1 1/2 pounds...
Princess Annie 4 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup ground pistachios 1/4 cup almond flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 4 1/4 cups sugar 6 eggs 2 cups canola oil 2 cups buttermilk 2 teaspoons almond bakery emulsion 2 teaspoons vanilla 2 drops green coloring 1 cup egg...
Big-as-an-Ice Burg Salad 3 tablespoons red onion, chopped 1/3 cup cilantro leaves, 2 handfuls 1 lime, juiced 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, eyeball it 1 teaspoon salt 1 large head iceberg lettuce, core removed and quartered Instructions: In a food processor, combine onion, cilantro, lime...
Sweet Fried Plantains Vegetable oil, for shallow frying 2 firm-ripe plantains (about 1 pound) Kosher salt 1 cup sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon Rum Whipped Cream, recipe follows, or ice cream 3/4 cups heavy cream, chilled 1 tablespoon dark rum Instructions: Heat about 1-inch of oil in heavy-bottomed saucepan over...
Wolf And Bear's Falafel 1 1/2 cups garbanzo beans 3 cloves garlic 1 1/2 white onions, quartered 1/2 bunch fresh parsley 3 tablespoons garbanzo flour 1/2 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 tablespoon ground cumin 1/2 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon sea salt Olive oil, for frying Instructions: Soak the garbanzo...
Zucchini Gratin 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, plus extra for topping 1 pound yellow onions, cut in 1/2 and sliced (3 large) 2 pounds zucchini, sliced 1/4-inch thick (4 zucchini) 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 cup h...
Macaroni and Cheese Carbonara Kosher salt 1 pound elbow macaroni 8 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces Extra-virgin olive oil 2 1/2 cups half-and-half Freshly ground black pepper 1 pound cream cheese, room temperature 8 ounces sharp Cheddar, shredded (about 3 cups) 3 ounces Gruyere, shredded (about 1 cup) 4 scallion...
Colorful Naturally-Dyed Deviled Eggs 2 teaspoons turmeric 3 tablespoons distilled white vinegar Kosher salt 1 small red beet, peeled and diced 1/4 head red cabbage, chopped 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 12 hard-boiled eggs, peeled, halved and yolks and whites separated 1/3 cup mayonnaise 2 teaspoons yellow mustard Instructi...
Haricots Verts, Tomato and Cucumber Salad 3/4 pound very thin haricot vert, trimmed 1 hard-boiled egg yolk, minced 1 hard-boiled egg white, minced 1 pound cherry tomatoes, halved 1 pound cucumbers, thinly sliced Salt 2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper Dash ...
Five-Spiced Creamed Spinach 1 tablespoon butter 1 large onion, minced 1/2 tablespoon five-spice powder 2 tablespoons Chinese vinegar 2 pounds baby spinach 1 cup cream Salt and black pepper to taste Instructions: In a large saucepan on medium heat, add butter and sweat the onions. Season with five spice, salt and pepper...
Thai Steak Cabbage Wraps 4 ounces rice vermicelli 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 2 tablespoons Thai sweet chili sauce 1 tablespoon fish sauce 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 1 pound boneless beef sirloin steak (about 1 inch thick), excess fat trimmed 1 tablespoon oyster sauce 1 head ...
Tabbouleh 1 cup bulgur (cracked fine or medium) 2 cups boiling water 2 tomatoes, diced fine 1 bunch scallions (about 6) with tops, chopped fine 3 bunches parsley, stems removed, chopped fine 1 small bunch of mint, chopped fine Juice of 1 lemon 1/2 cup olive oil Salt and pepper to taste Instructions: In a medium bowl so...
Corned-Beef-and-Cabbage Pizza 2 teaspoons sugar 1 package active dry yeast 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for the bowl 3 cups all-purpose flour, or 2 3/4 cups plus 1/4 cup whole-wheat flour, plus more for dusting 1 teaspoon fine salt 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for the pan 3 cups sl...
Caramel Apple Pie - 2003 1st Place Apple 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon sugar 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon butter flavored shortening, chilled 1/3 cup ice water 1 tablespoon vinegar 1 egg, beaten 6 cups apples (Jonathan or Granny Smith) 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup all-purpose ...
Fresh Coconut Cake 3 eggs, separated 1 1/2 cups sugar 3/4 cup butter 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 1/4 cups sifted cake flour 2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt Milk 1 large fresh coconut, grated, reserving milk Fresh Coconut Cake Frosting (recipe follows) 2 cups sugar 1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk 1/2...
Hash Browns with Parsley and Garlic 2 russet potatoes, peeled 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons oil Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 2 cloves garlic, chopped Instructions: Grate the potatoes using the large holes of a box gr...
Caramelized Pancetta and Fennel Salad 1 bulb fennel, halved and cut into 1/2-inch wedges 5 slices pancetta 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 5 ounces (about 6 to 7 cups) mixed salad greens Red Wine Vinaigrette...
Ice Cream Club Sandwich 8 frozen waffles 1 pint ice cream of your choice 1/2 pint raspberries 4 thin, crispy wafer cookies Mini chocolate chips or sprinkles Multi-color sprinkles Raspberry coulis, to serve, recipe follows Instructions: Toast the frozen waffles according to package directions and let them cool. Remove t...
Portobello Burgers with Roasted Pepper Paste and Smoked Mozzarella 2 tablespoons (2 turns of the bottle in a slow stream) extra-virgin olive oil 1/8 cup (3 splashes) balsamic vinegar 2 sprigs fresh rosemary, leaves stripped and chopped, about 2 tablespoons 1 lemon, juiced 4 large portobello mushroom caps 2 teaspoons gr...
Decadent Duo for Decadent Duos: Chocolate Cups with Whipped Cream 2/3 cup whole milk 1 egg 2 tablespoons sugar Pinch salt 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 2 tablespoons hazelnut liqueur or dark rum 4 demitasse cups 1 cup whipping cream Mint sprigs, for garnish, optional Instructions: Heat milk in a small pan over moder...
Cremini Carpaccio 1 pound cremini mushrooms 3 slices bacon, chopped 3 tablespoons cider vinegar 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Handful of baby arugula and/or fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves 1/2 cup shaved Parmesan Freshly ground black pepper Instructions: Thinly slice the mushrooms on a mandolin and scatter on a r...
Spicy Sausage Rigatoni 12 ounces rigatoni, cooked and drained 12 ounces hot Italian sausage, removed from casing 1/4 cup reserved cooking liquid from rigatoni 2 tablespoons olive oil and chopped 2 cups whole canned tomatoes, drained 3 cloves garlic, crushed 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes 3/4 cup heavy cream 1/2 teaspoon ...
Provencal Asparagus with Tomato (French) 1 large Roma tomato 1 bunch jumbo asparagus spears 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 4 garlic cloves, chopped 3 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves chopped 2 sprigs fresh rosemary, leaves chopped 4 sprigs fresh parsley, leaves chopped 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice Kosher salt and freshly gro...
White Bean and Churrasco Salad 1 red pepper, roasted, peeled, and cut into julienne 1 yellow pepper, roasted, peeled, and cut into julienne 1/4 cup chopped parsley 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 4 cloves garlic 1 tablespoon aji molido (Argentine ground pepper) Pinch coarse sea salt 1/4 cup white wine vinegar 1/4 cup water ...
Grilled Cheese with Caramelized Onions 2 tablespoons canola oil 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 2 large onions, sliced 2 teaspoons sherry vinegar 1 teaspoon sugar 12 slices rustic Italian bread (each about 1/2-inch thick) 8 ounces Gruyere, thinly sliced Instructions: Heat the canola oil and 1 tablespo...
Lemon Shakerato 1/2 cup cold-brew coffee 1 tablespoon agave syrup 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest Instructions: Combine the coffee, agave and lemon zest in a shaker half-filled with ice. Shake vigorously for 30 seconds, until frothy. Empty the shaker into a rocks glass.
White Chocolate-Cranberry Cheesecake 18 whole graham crackers, finely crushed (about 2 cups crumbs) 2 tablespoons sugar Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg Pinch of salt 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled 4 ounces white chocolate, chopped, plus shaved chocolate for topping 4 8-ounce packages cream che...
Herbed Cheese-Stuffed Burgers 1 1/2 pounds ground beef chuck (80/20 blend preferred) 4 tablespoons herb-garlic cheese, slightly softened Oil, for griddle or grill Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 potato buns or kaiser rolls, toasted if desired Lettuce and sliced tomato, for topping Instructions: 1. Divid...
Fried Chicken Sandwiches 2 cups buttermilk, shaken 1 shallot, peeled, halved lengthwise, and thinly sliced crosswise 2 garlic cloves, smashed 1 jalapeno pepper (with seeds), halved lengthwise Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 3 small skinless, boneless chicken breasts (6 ounces each) 3 1/2 cups all-...
The Sampler Platter 2 cups cornmeal 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 2 cups whole milk Oil, for frying 4 to 5 ounces flounder fillet (with or without skin) 8 peeled and deveined shrimp 6 select oysters 6 East Coast sea scallops 2 to 4 ounces clam strips 1 stuffed crab Instructions: First, combi...
Sweetbread 1 1/2 cups grated coconut 1 cup sugar 1 1/2 ounces margarine 1/4 cup raisins 1/4 cherries 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 1/2 cups flour 1 package dry yeast 1 cup warm water 1 egg, gently beaten 4 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons water Instructions: In a large bowl, combine the coconut, sugar, margarine, raisins, cherrie...
Grilled Moroccan Spiced Pork Tenderloin with Creamy Harissa Sauce 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 tablespoons olive oil Two 1-pound pork tenderloins Creamy Harissa Sauce, recipe follows 1 cup Greek yogurt (8 ounces) 1 tablespoon ...
Sinless Sangria 1 liter sparkling white grape juice, chilled 1 cup cranberry juice 1 cup orange juice 1/4 cup fresh lime juice 2 cups assorted citrus fruit ( oranges, lemons, limes), thinly sliced 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, sliced Fresh mint sprigs, for garnish Instructions: In a large bowl or pitcher, stir together t...
Ropewalk New England Clam Chowder 1/3 cup cubed salt pork* 4 tablespoons butter 1 large onion, finely chopped 4 ribs celery, finely chopped 1 tablespoon chopped garlic 8 tablespoons all-purpose flour 3 cups chopped clams, with their juices 3 to 4 chef potatoes, peeled and diced 10 ounces clam juice 3 cups milk or half-...
Fried Calamari with Spicy Anchovy Mayonnaise 3/4 cup jarred mayonnaise 4 to 5 anchovy fillets 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley 1/2 teaspoon cayenne 1 pound fresh, clean squid 4 cups light olive oil or vegetable oil 1 cup all purpose flour 1 cup graham cracker crumbs 1 teaspoon kosher salt I...
Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Yogurt and Horseradish 2 sweet potatoes 2 cups maple syrup 1/2 cup yellow miso 4 ounces fresh horseradish 6 ounces whole milk Greek yogurt Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper Splash red wine vinegar 1 ounce chopped peanuts 1 ounce chia seeds 1 ounce poppy seeds ...
English Pudding 1 pound raisins 1 pound currants 1 pound golden raisins 1 pound bread crumbs 1 pound brown sugar 8 ounces suet 4 ounces mixed candied citrus peel 4 ounces glace cherries, chopped 4 ounces almonds, chopped 1 lemon, grate rind 1 orange, grate rind 1 carrot, peeled and grated 1 apple, peeled and grated 2 t...
Lomi Lomi Salmon 1 cup kosher salt 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 bunch fresh cilantro 1 pound wild salmon fillet (skin removed), rinsed and patted dry 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 2 plum tomatoes, seeded and diced 4 scallions, thinly sliced 1 jalapeno or serrano pepper, seeded and diced 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 teaspoons toa...
Turkey Meatballs with Quick And Spicy Tomato Sauce and Whole-Wheat Spaghetti 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 3 tablespoons tomato paste 1 (28-ounce) can crushed fire roasted tomatoes, liquid included 1 teaspoon finely minced canned chipotle en adobo and sauce, or more to taste 2...
Pasta Emilia 1 pound dry pasta (shells or rigatoni) 1 pound snow peas 1 pound green peas 1 pound sun-dried tomatoes in oil (drained) 1 pound roasted red peppers, drained 1 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 ounces garlic, sliced 1 pound fresh mozzarella balls or mozzarella slices 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves 1 cup grated Parme...
Vegan Queso One 10-ounce can diced tomatoes with green chiles 1 cup raw cashews 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper Kosher salt 1/4 cup nutritional yeast 1 tablespoon chopped jarred ro...
X-Treme Chocolate Double-Nut Caramel Ladyfinger Torte Recipe courtesy Southern Living Magazine 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate morsels 2 (3-ounce) packages ladyfingers 1 (13-ounce) jar hazelnut spread 20 individually wrapped caramel candies 2 1/3 cups whipping cream 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar...
Smoothie on a Stick 1 1/2 cups diced honeydew melon 1 cup loosely packed baby spinach 1 cup green grapes 3/4 cup orange juice 1/2 cup sliced bananas (about 1 small) 1/3 cup vanilla yogurt 2 tablespoons almond butter 2 dates, pitted Instructions: Put the melon, spinach, grapes, orange juice, bananas, yogurt,...
Salisbury Meatloaf and Potatoes 1 1/2 pounds Yukon gold or red potatoes, cut into 1-inch chunks Kosher salt 1 1/4 pounds meatloaf mix 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs 1 large egg 1/2 onion, grated 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce Freshly ground pepper 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 1/2 cup...
BBQ Pork Walking Tacos 4 cloves garlic 2 onions, sliced thin 1 jalapeño, sliced thin 1/3 cup packed brown sugar 2 tablespoons chili powder 1 tablespoon kosher salt 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper One 3-pound boneless pork shoulder roast (pork butt) One 18-ounce bottle barbecue sauce Eight 2-ounc...
Red Hot Cinnamon Spritz Cookies 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/4 sticks (10 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature 3/4 cup sugar 1 large egg 1 tablespoon cinnamon extract 2 teaspoons red gel food coloring Silver dragées, for decorating In...
Crepes to Make and Store 1 cup each cold water and whole milk 4 eggs 1/2 teaspoon salt About 1 1/3 cups flour Vegetable oil or melted butter 4 tablespoons butter 5 tablespoons flour 2 3/4 cups hot milk or chicken broth Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup light cream 3/4 cup grated Swiss cheese or Fontina 24 cr...
Roasted Cod with Lima Beans 1 (10-ounce) bag frozen lima beans 4 teaspoons olive oil, divided 4 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves, divided Salt Freshly ground black pepper 4 (6-ounce) pieces cod 8 tablespoons white wine, divided Instructions: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Place 4 (15-inch) long sheets of al...
Pineapple Chile Margarita 2 ounces mezcal 1 ounce fresh lime juice 1 ounce simple syrup 3 pineapple wedges Chile powder, for garnish Instructions: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and add the mezcal, lime juice and simple syrup. Shake vigorously for 10 seconds, then strain into a rocks glass over ice. Dip the pi...
Mac and \u201cCheese\u201d Salt and pepper One 1-pound box pasta 1/4 cup oil 1 head cauliflower, cut into small pieces 1 cup diced onion 2 cloves garlic 2 cups water or vegetable stock 1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg 1 cup breadcrumbs 2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs (parsley, rosemary or thyme) 1/4 cup dairy-free or vegan...
Mangoes and Raspberries in Prosecco Syrup 1 (750-ml) bottle Prosecco 1/2 cup sugar 1 lemon, zested and juiced 2 star anise 1 cinnamon stick 2 large, ripe mangoes, peeled, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch pieces or 1 (12-ounce) bag frozen mango, thawed 2 cups (8 ounces) raspberries 1/2 cup heavy cream 2 tablespoons powdered...
Raspberry Jam 4 cups fresh raspberries (about four 6-ounce containers) 2 cups sugar Zest of 1 lemon plus 1 tablespoon lemon juice Instructions: Toss the raspberries, sugar and lemon zest and juice in a medium saucepan to combine, then mash slightly to release some of the berry juice. Set aside for 10 minutes to allow t...
Beet Juice Sauce 2 cups beet juice, from about 2 pounds peeled beets 3 tablespoons canola oil 1 teaspoon lemon juice Salt and pepper Instructions: In a saucepan, bring beet juice to a boil and reduce 50 percent. Remove from heat and whisk in oil in a slow stream. Whisk in the lemon juice and season with salt and pepper...
Platter of Darkness Caramel Apples 8 apples Cooking spray 4 cups sugar 1/4 cup corn syrup 10 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces 2 cups heavy cream, at room temperature Crushed chocolate cookies, for coating Instructions: Put together a tray of dark and scary treats: Fill bowls with black licorice, jelly beans...
Oatmeal Movie Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches 3/4 cup (168 grams) creamy unsweetened almond butter 2/3 cup (132 grams) light brown sugar 1/2 cup (100 grams) unrefined coconut oil, melted 1/3 cup (67 grams) granulated sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt 2 large e...
Branzino en Papillote with Cauliflower Kosher salt 1 large head cauliflower, broken into small bite-sized florets Olive oil, for cooking 5 cloves garlic, smashed 2 anchovy fillets 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs 1 bunch fresh parsley, finely chopped (about 1 1/4 cups) 1 teaspoon Calabrian chile paste 1 teaspoon capers 2 teas...
Homemade Vanilla Extract 1 (16-ounce) clean glass jar or bottle with tight-fitting lid 16 ounces vodka 5 vanilla beans 1 egg white, beaten 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 4 cups whole almonds 3/4 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Instructions: Using a sharp knife, slice the vanilla beans open len...
Pickled Watermelon with Peppers and Celery 1/2 cup sugar 1/3 cup kosher salt 1/2 cup distilled white vinegar 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns 8 to10 medium cloves garlic, peeled and smashed 1 large jalapeño pepper, stemmed and halved lengthwise (seeded for less heat if desired) 3 bay lea...
Grilled Picnic Corn 8 ears corn, shucked 1/4 cup melted butter or olive oil 1 tablespoon cilantro 1 clove garlic, minced 2 teaspoons chile powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 2/3 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup fresh lime juice 3/4 cup grated Romano cheese Lime wedges, for garnish Instructions: Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat...
The Best Lasagna 1 pound ground beef 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for greasing 3 ounces pancetta, cut into 1/8-inch pieces 1 large carrot, cut into 1/8-inch pieces 1 large celery stalk, cut into 1/8-inch pieces 1 medium yellow onion, cut into 1/8-inch pieces 6 cloves garlic, finely grated 1 bay leaf ...
Rhubarb Rose Jam 1 pound (454 grams) rhubarb, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 2/3 cups (333 grams) sugar Juice of 1 lemon 1 vanilla bean 1 tablespoon (15 grams) rosewater Instructions: In a large heavy-bottomed pot, toss the rhubarb with the sugar, cover, and macerate for 1 hour, tossing occasionally. (This intensifies the ...
Spiced Sugar Doughnuts 3 1/2 cups flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon allspice 1 cup sugar 2 large eggs 3 tablespoons melted butter 1 cup milk Vanilla sugar Instructions: Combine flour baking soda; baking powder; salt cinnamon and allspice int...
Italian Monte Cristo 1/2 cup seedless red raspberry jam 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary 8 slices brioche bread 8 thin slices Swiss cheese 16 thin slices prosciutto cotto 4 large eggs, at room temperature 3/4 cup heavy cream, at room temperature 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt 2 tablespoons extr...
Spicy Tofu and Green Bean Stir-Fry 1 cup jasmine rice 1 14- to 16-ounce block extra-firm tofu, drained 1 pound trimmed green beans 2 tablespoons Sriracha, plus more for serving 4 teaspoons soy sauce 2 teaspoons sugar 2 teaspoons fish sauce 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 small red onion, sliced 2 cloves garlic, finely ch...
Tomato Couscous Salad 1 1/4 cups vegetable broth 1 cup tomato couscous 1/2 pound thin asparagus spears, cut into 1-inch pieces 2 scallions, sliced 3 tablespoons Italian salad dressing, divided 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil leaves Instructions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly spr...
Brown Butter Sauteed Spinach with Lemon 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 large shallots, finely chopped Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 pounds baby spinach Juice of 1 lemon Instructions: Melt the butter in a large, wide pot over medium-high heat and cook, stirring...
Seco De Carne Con Frejoles 2 pounds dried Peruvian canary beans 1/2 medium onion, finely minced 3/4 cup canola oil 1/4 cup garlic puree 1 tablespoon kosher salt 2 teaspoons ground cumin 2 teaspoons ground black pepper 1/2 cup aji panka paste 1/3 cup huacatay (Peruvian black mint) 3 sprigs fresh cilantro 3 po...
Tex-Mex Fried Rice 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 pound spicy sausage meat 1 1/2 cups frozen yellow corn kernels 1 onion, finely chopped 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped 1 jalapeno, finely chopped 1 teaspoon chili powder Pinch kosher salt Pinch red pepper flakes Freshly ground black pepper 4 cups leftover...
Sissy Biggers Turkey Leftovers Surprise 4 cups leftover turkey stuffing, moistened with leftover gravy or giblet broth - divided 2 cups leftover cranberry sauce 2 cups leftover turkey, diced 2 cups leftover pearl onions, creamed or plain 1 1/2 cup leftover mashed russet potatoes, in a pastry bag with a large star tip 1...
Slow Cooker Pork 3 pounds pork shoulder 1 cup clear carbonated beverage (like club soda or lemon-lime flavored soda) 2 teaspoons minced garlic 2 teaspoons chili powder 1 teaspoon ground oregano 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 1 cup Balsamic Dressing 1 Reynolds® Slow Cooker Liners 1 Sheet Reynolds Wrap® Aluminum Foil...
Grilled Avocado and Tomatoes, Basil Oil and Cotija Cheese with Pine Nuts 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 16 basil leaves Salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 ripe beef steak tomatoes, halves and seeded and finely diced 1/2 small red onion 2 ripe Hass avocados, halved and peeled and pitted Canola oil 1/4 cup pine nuts,...
Smoked Chile Scalloped Sweet Potatoes 2 cups heavy cream 1 heaping tablespoon chipotle pepper puree 3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced 1/8-inch thick Salt and freshly ground black pepper Instructions: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Whisk together cream and chipotle puree until smooth. In a 9 by 9-inch ca...
BGT: Bacon, Guacamole and Tomato with Chips and Chorizo Jalapeno Poppers 12 large jalapeno peppers 1/2 small red onion 2 cloves garlic A handful fresh cilantro 12 slices of smoky, meaty bacon 1 tablespoon of olive oil or safflower oil 3/4 pound fresh Mexican chorizo One 3-ounce brick cream cheese 3-ounce ch...
Hot Topping for Ice Cream 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 Golden Delicious or Granny Smith Apples, peeled, cored and coarsely chopped 2 to 3 tablespoons brown sugar Pinch ground cinnamon or allspice 1 to 2 tablespoons Rum (or water) 8 buttery cookies like shortbread, ginger cookies or any cookie which goes well with ap...
Lamb Chops with Garlic-Rosemary Sauce 2 garlic cloves 4 lamb shoulder chops (each about 3/4-inch thick) Salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoons rosemary 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1/2 cup chicken stock 1 tablespoon butter Instructions: Chop garlic. Pat lamb dry and season with sal...
Deluxe, Divine Chicken Divan 1/3 cup sliced almonds, a couple of handfuls 1 quart chicken stock 1 lemon, zested 2 to 3 sprigs fresh thyme 4 tablespoons butter, divided 1 1/2 cups white rice 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 pounds chicken breast cutlets, 8 cutlets Salt and pepper 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning, 1/3 palm full 2 tablespoons ...
Slow-Grilled Chipotle Chicken 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more for drizzling 2 tablespoons chipotle in adobo (1 tablespoon finely chopped chipotle peppers and 1 tablespoon sauce) 2 teaspoons smoked paprika 1 teaspoon honey 1 teaspoon dried oregano, preferably Mexican 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 2 cloves garlic, f...
Monday to Friday Chicken Noodle Soup 12 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breast 1/3 cup, packed parsley or dill leaves 2 cups fine egg noodles (dry) 2 teaspoons lemon juice Salt and freshly ground black pepper 8 small carrots, peeled and thinly sliced 4 cups chicken broth 2 cups water 1 clove garlic, pierced with a to...