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Pork Loin with Mushroom Fricassee 2 tablespoons minced shallots 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme leaves 1 teaspoon minced fresh oregano leaves 1 teaspoon minced parsley leaves 1 (5-pound) pork loin Paste, recipe follows 1 cup chicken stock Mushroom Fricassee, recipe follows 1 cup brown sugar...
Greek Meatballs and Tzatziki 2 slices white bread, 1-inch thick 1/4 to 1/2 cup milk, to moisten 1/2 seedless cucumber Kosher salt 3 tablespoons EVOO 1 1/2 pounds ground lamb or beef Freshly ground pepper 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh mint 3 tablespoons grated red onion 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh oregano 2 pinches...
Brunswick Stew 2 quarts water 1 (3 1/2-pound) whole chicken, cut up 1 (15-ounce) can baby lima beans, undrained 1 (8-ounce) can baby lima beans, undrained 2 (28-ounce) cans whole tomatoes, undrained and chopped 1 (16-ounce) package frozen baby lima beans 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced 1 large yellow onion, diced 2...
Flank Steak with Provencal Style Rub 10 to 12 anchovies 8 cloves garlic 4 teaspoons Dijon mustard 2 teaspoons dried herbes de Provence 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 flank steak, about 2 pounds Lemon wedges Instructions: Position a broiler pan on the rac...
Cheesy Pickle Nachos 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2/3 cup whole milk 1/2 cup light lager style beer 1 teaspoon mustard powder 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 4 ounces Havarti cheese, grated (1 1/2 cups) 2 tablespoons cream cheese 3 jalapeno-Ch...
Black Eyed Pea Fritters Oil, for deep frying 1 1/2 pounds black eyed peas, cooked (canned works equally as well) 2 large eggs, beaten 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 small to medium onion, minced 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon baking powder Instructions: In a large, deep f...
Mosaic Tea Sandwiches 16 ounces cream cheese 1/2 cup chopped fresh dill 1/2 cup chopped scallion Zest and juice of 2 lemons, plus zest for garnish Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 loaves brioche, sliced 1/2 inch thick 1 (4-ounce) package smoked salmon 2 English cucumbers, sliced into thin half-mo...
Creamy Pumpkin Lasagna Rolls 2 tablespoons butter, at room temperature 3 tablespoons flour 4 cups milk, at room temperature 2 cloves garlic, smashed 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg Kosher salt 1 1/2 cups canned pumpkin puree 12 ounces bacon, diced 2 cups shredded mozzarella 1 1/2 cu...
Grilled Flank Steak and Yuca with Sherry Vinaigrette 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1/4 cup sherry vinegar 3 garlic cloves, lightly crushed with the side of a knife blade and quartered 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves, stripped from 3 or 4 sprigs 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/...
Dark Chocolate Coconut Cream Tart 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more for the tart pan 3/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted 1 cup crushed chocolate wafer cookies, such as Nabisco Famous Chocolate Wafers (17 cookies) (crushed not crumbs) 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt One 4-ounce semis...
Green Beans with Urad Dhal 2 pounds fresh green beans 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 1/2 teaspoons mustard seeds 2 dried red chili 16 to 20 fresh curry leaves (optional) 2 tablespoons split urad dhal 2/3 cup finely chopped onion 2 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup grated unsweetened coconut (optional) Instructions: Wash and trim the bean...
Cranberry-Orange Sauce 2 8-ounce packages cranberries (fresh or frozen) Zest (in wide strips) and juice of 1 orange Zest (in wide strips) and juice of 1 orange 1/2 cup sugar 1 cinnamon stick Instructions: Put all of the ingredients in a saucepan over medium heat and cook until the cranberries burst and the sauce thic...
Grilled Lomo Saltado 1 skirt steak 2 medium red onions, cut in 1/2 lengthwise 1 clove garlic 1/4 teaspoon salt 4 teaspoons rice vinegar 4 teaspoons soy sauce 4 tablespoons canola oil 1 teaspoon ground cumin 3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 medium Yukon gold potato, peeled and cut into wedges 1/2 teaspoon paprika 2 me...
Jalebi 1 cup all-purpose flour, plus more if needed 1/4 cup rice flour 1 drop orange food coloring gel or a pinch of turmeric powder (see Cook\u2019s Note) 1 cup white cane sugar 1/2 teaspoon green cardamom seeds, coarsely crushed 1/4 teaspoon saffron strands (or more if you want to be decadent) 1/2 teaspoo...
Paellita en Relleno 2 tablespoons butter 4 tablespoons plus 3 tablespoons virgin olive oil 3 cloves of raw, minced garlic 2 jalapenos, stems and seeds discarded, minced 1/2 of a red onion, diced medium 1 red bell pepper, stem and seeds discarded, diced small 1/2 bulb fennel, core discarded and diced small 1 bay leaf, b...
Nougat 1 egg white 2 cups powdered sugar 1 teaspoon liquid glucose 2 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons water 2 ounces sliced, peeled almonds, toasted Instructions: Line the sides and base of a 4 by 6-inch baking pan with rice paper. Whisk the egg white in a heatproof bowl until stiff. Combine the sugar, glucose, honey an...
40-Cloves-of-Garlic Chicken Alfredo Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 40 cloves garlic (about 3 heads), peeled and trimmed Vegetable oil, for cooking 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 8 ounces), trimmed and cut into bite-size pieces 1/4 cup dry white wine 1 cup heavy ...
Quick Jalapeno Corn Bread 1 cup flour 1 cup cornmeal 11/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup non-fat milk 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 2 egg whites, lightly beaten 3 tablespoons pickled jalapeno, chopped 2 tablespoons pickled jalapeno juice Instructions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Combine flou...
Standing Rib Roast with Madeira and Stilton Sauce 1 (5 to 7 pound) beef rib roast 1/2 cup vodka 3 tablespoons salt 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper 12 bay leaves 8 shallots, finely minced 1 tablespoon butter 1 cup Madeira 2 cups beef stock 7 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold 4 ounces Stilton, crumbled Fresh hor...
Honey Soy Grilled Salmon with Edamame and Brown Rice 2 teaspoons vegetable oil, plus more for brushing 1/4 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves 2 scallions 1 teaspoon grated ginger 4 center cut skin-on wild salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each) Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 2 teaspoons honey 2 teaspoons fresh lime j...
Razor Clam Salad: Goi So Mong Tay 8 ounces razor clams 1 cup pickled vegetables 1/2 small onion, finely sliced 5 fresh perilla leaves, sliced* (See Cook's Note) 5 fresh mint leaves, sliced 5 fresh Vietnamese mint leaves, sliced* 5 fresh sawtooth coriander leaves, sliced* 5 fresh Asian basil leaves, sliced* 1 teaspoon f...
Minted Broccoli Slaw 1 medium cucumber 1 (12-ounce) bag broccoli coleslaw 2 tablespoons finely chopped mint leaves 3/4 cup yogurt 1/4 cup honey 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar Instructions: Grate cucumber into a large bowl. Add broccoli slaw and mint. Toss to combine and set aside. In a small bowl, whisk together yog...
Balsamic-Rosemary Butter 2 cups balsamic vinegar 2 teaspoons whole black peppercorns 2 teaspoons honey 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, slightly softened Kosher salt Instructions: Combine the vinegar and peppercorns in a small saucepan over high heat and cook, stirring occasionally, un...
Grilled Strawberry Kebabs with Lemon-Mint Sauce 24 ripe medium strawberries, hulled (about 1 1/2 pounds) 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 4 tablespoons pure maple syrup 1/4 cup loosely packed mint leaves, torn 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest plus 3 tablespoons lemon juice Instructions: Preheat a grill or grill pan to med...
Farmer's Salad 1 preserved lemon, chopped 1/4 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 1 tablespoon honey Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 bunch fresh salad greens 3 mini bell peppers, sliced 1 cup goat's milk feta, crumbled 1 cup hazelnuts, ...
Date Compote with Fresh Pears 1 tablespoon butter 2 pears, cored and cut into thin slices 1/4 pound pitted dates 4 tablespoons honey Pinch cinnamon 1/4 cup water 1/2 lemon, zested and juiced Sour cream, optional Instructions: In a medium saute pan, melt butter over low heat. When it has melted, add the pear slices and ...
Eggplant Parm One-Pot Pasta 2 tablespoons salted butter 1 cup seasoned panko breadcrumbs 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 cloves garlic, sliced 1 medium eggplant, cut into medium dice 1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced 1 teaspoon kosher salt Two 14.5-ounce cans stewed tomatoes 12 ounces casarecce pasta 2 cups chi...
Shaved Squash and Tomato Pasta Kosher salt 12 ounces mezzi rigatoni or other short pasta 1 clove garlic 1 small yellow squash 2 pounds assorted heirloom tomatoes, chopped 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling 1 bunch basil, leaves chopped Freshly ground pepper 1/4 cup grated grana padano or parmesan c...
Tangy and Tossed Salad 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar 3 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper 1 teaspoon salt 2 cups arugula leaves, washed 2 cups watercress leaves, washed 1/2 cup thinly sliced button mushrooms 1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes 1/2 shallot, thinly sliced Instructions: In a medium bowl, whi...
Beach Drinks 1/2 chopped mango 1 banana 3 ounces orange juice 1 teaspoon honey 2 ounces Jamaican Rum 1/2 chopped mango 1 banana 2 ounces orange juice 1 teaspoon honey Splash of lime juice 2 ounces Absolut Mandrin Vodka 1/2 ounce Triple Sec 1/2 ounce Sour Mix or Margarita Mix Splash of cranberry juice Splash of lime jui...
Bacon Cheeseburgers 4 ounces bacon 1 1/4 pounds ground beef chuck (80/20 blend preferred) Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 ounces farmhouse Cheddar, dry Jack or Comte, sliced 4 potato buns or kaiser rolls, toasted if desired Lettuce and tomato slices, for topping Instructions: Pulse the bacon in a food pro...
Boiled Shrimp 2 cups water 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning 4 shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 whole mango, peeled, pitted, and diced 1 Vidalia onion, diced 1 teaspoon vinegar Ground nutmeg Ground cinnamon Radicchio, for garnish Instructions: Bring 2 cups of water to boil and add the Cajun seasoning. Add the shrimp and cook f...
Scones 2 cups flour 4 teaspoons baking powder 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup sugar 4 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons shortening 3/4 cup cream 1 egg Handful dried currants or dried cranberries Instructions: Heat oven to 375 degrees. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. Mix well. Cut in butte...
Pan Roasted Onaga (Red Snapper) with Charred Sugarloaf Pineapple, Hawaiian Hearts of Palm and Kafir Lime Jus 1 (3-pound Onaga) or Red Snapper, scaled, filleted, and bones reserved 2 tablespoons peanut oil, plus 1 tablespoon Salt and pepper 1/4 cup diced carrot 1/4 cup diced celery 1/4 cup diced onion 1-ounce ginger, pe...
Pear Tarts 2/3 cup sugar 1/2 cup vegetable shortening 1/2 cup butter 2 eggs 1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract 1 pound or 2 cups pastry flour 4 tablespoons almond paste 1 cup sugar 1 cup butter 1 cup ground almonds 7 eggs 2/3 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 tablespoon almond flavor extract 2 (16-ounce) cans peeled pear halves In...
Crispy Chicken Taquitos Vegetable oil, for frying 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken 1 cup shredded mild white Cheddar cheese 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 cup chunky prepared salsa, plus more for serving, optional Eight 6-inch flour tortillas 1/2 cup sour cream, for serving, optional Instructions: Add enough oil...
Frittata Rancheros 1 small dried ancho chile pepper, stemmed 1 8-ounce can tomato sauce 1/2 cup pico de gallo 2/3 cup packed fresh cilantro Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 8 large eggs, beaten 1 1/2 cups crispy tortilla strips (about 2 ounces) 3/4 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend 1 15-...
Peanut Noodles with Chicken 4 thin skinless, boneless chicken breasts (about 1 pound) 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons sambal oelek 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon low-sodium soy sauce Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar 8 ounces thin spaghetti 3 small heads bab...
Beef Short Rib Lettuce Wrap 3 cups steak seasoning spice 1 cup brown sugar 8 pounds bone-in beef short ribs Oil, for searing ribs 15 cloves garlic, roughly chopped 8 red onions, roughly chopped 5 carrots, roughly chopped 12 3/4 cups beer 8 1/2 cups cola 6 1/3 cups white vinegar 2 cups granulated sugar 6 large c...
Baked Raclette 1 pound fingerling potatoes Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper Good olive oil 8 ounces chorizo sausages, such as d\u2019Artagnan, halved lengthwise, then sliced 1/2 inch thick diagonally 1/3 cup dry white wine, such as Chablis 8 ounces cold raclette cheese, rind removed and thinly sliced...
DIY Baked Egg Bar 2 tablespoons olive oil Leaves from 4 fresh thyme sprigs 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 small onion, chopped One 32-ounce can whole peeled tomatoes in juice Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 8 large eggs Suggested toppings: chopped pitted olives, slivered almonds, crumbled fet...
Cookie Swap Wreath 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1 large egg, at room temperature 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 tablespoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoo...
Apricot Puff Pastry Twists with Vanilla Ice Cream 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed according to package directions 1/4 cup apricot preserves 2 cups vanilla frozen yogurt or ice cream Instructions: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Roll out puff pastry into a rectangle, about 12 by 15 inches. Spread preserves over th...
Grill Your Peaches Cocktail 2 ounces grilled peach puree* 2 tablespoons brown sugar simple syrup** 2 ounces honey bourbon 1 ounce peach-flavored liqueur Ice, as needed 2 ounces whipped cream, infused with brown sugar simple syrup Instructions: ** Prepare brown sugar simple syrup (equal parts brown sugar and water heate...
Soba with Shrimp and Edamame 10 ounces soba 1 10-ounce package frozen shelled edamame 1 clove garlic 1 1-inch piece ginger, peeled and roughly chopped 1 1/2 teaspoons Sriracha (Asian chile sauce) 2 tablespoons vegetable oil Juice of 1 lime or lemon 2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil, plus more ...
Ale and Cheddar Biscuits 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 8 tablespoons (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese 1 cup buttermilk 1/2 cup ale Instructions: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a ba...
Mushroom and Dill Tortilla 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large onion, coarsely chopped 1 pound sliced mushrooms 1/4 cup coarsely chopped dill 6 eggs, lightly beaten 1/8 teaspoon salt Pinch nutmeg Fresh ground pepper Instructions: Heat the oil in a medium, cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until the...
Arctic Char with Artichokes and Zucchini 12 ounces marinated artichoke quarters (about 1 1/3 cups), drained and chopped, plus 1 tablespoon marinade 1 medium zucchini, sliced 1 lemon, cut into 4 wedges 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 medium shallot, sliced into rings 2 teaspoons fresh thyme 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons extr...
Ron's Braided Challah 1 tablespoon sugar 1 3/4 teaspoons active dry yeast 1 cup minus 2 tablespoons water (warm but not boiling) 2 cups bread flour (scoop and sweep method, un-sifted), plus more for dusting 2 cups semolina flour (scoop and sweep method, un-sifted) 1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt 1/4 cup olive oil, plus more t...
Parmesan Kale Chips 1 large bunch flat-leaf kale Good olive oil Kosher salt Freshly grated Parmesan cheese Instructions: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 sheet pans with parchment paper. With a sharp knife, remove and discard the hard rib from the center of each leaf, leaving the leaves as intact as possible. ...
Bourbon Bananas Foster 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar 3 slightly under-ripe bananas, halved crosswise, then lengthwise 1/3 cup bourbon 4 slices pound cake 4 scoops vanilla ice cream Instructions: 1. In a large skillet, cook the butter and brown sugar over medium-high heat, stirring until ...
Neely's Strawberry Pie 2 sheets roll-out pie crust 2 tablespoons butter, melted White sanding sugar, for top of crust 5 cups strawberries, washed and hulled 1/2 cup granulated sugar 3 tablespoons cornstarch Pinch salt Strawberry Whipped Cream, recipe follows, optional 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream 1/2 teaspoon vanilla e...
Cream of Celery Soup 2 cups chopped celery, divided 2 cups chopped carrots, divided 4 tablespoons butter 2 cups onions, diced 3 tablespoons flour 6 cups hot vegetable broth, divided Salt and pepper to taste 1 cup heavy cream Instructions: In a small saucepan add 1 cup celery, 1 cup carrots, 1 cup vegetable broth. Bring...
Chocolaty Apricots 12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips 1 pound dried apricots Instructions: Line a baking sheet with parchment. Put the chocolate chips in a heatproof glass bowl and place it over a pan of simmering water. Heat the chocolate, stirring, until completely melted and smooth. Dip each apricot one-half to t...
Pacific NW Cioppino with Rockfish, Salmon, Mussels and Dungeness Crab Cake 1 tablespoon clarified butter Three 1-ounce salmon fillets Three 1-ounce rockfish fillets 1/4 cup white wine 6 mussels, preferably Saltsprings, scrubbed and debearded 2 cups Cioppino, recipe follows 1 Crab Cake, recipe follows Chopped fr...
Tuna Puttanesca Salt 1 pound penne pasta 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 cans (about 5.5 to 6 ounces each) Italian tuna in oil or water, drained well 6 large cloves garlic, finely chopped 1/2 to 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes A generous handful black olives (Gaeta, kalamata or oil-cured), pitted and choppe...
Turkey Con Chilli Olive oil 2 red onions, peeled and roughly chopped 1 carrot, peeled and roughly chopped 1 leek, trimmed and roughly chopped 1 red pepper, deseeded and roughly chopped 1 yellow pepper, deseeded and roughly chopped 1 fresh red chile, deseeded and finely chopped 1 fresh green chile, deseeded and finely c...
Egg Custard Tarts 1 1/2 sticks (12 tablespoons) cold unsalted butter, cut into 1-inch cubes, plus more for the pans 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting 1 large egg 2 tablespoons water 1/2 cup sugar 1 cup water 4 large eggs 1/4 cup evaporated milk 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Pinch of sa...
Strawberry Jelly Roll 8 egg whites 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar 1/4 cup plus 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup oil 1 teaspoon vanilla 3/4 cup self-rising flour, sifted 1/4 cup powdered sugar, sifted 1 (8-ounce) package strawberry-flavored cream cheese 1/4 cup sour cream 1/4 cup strawberry jam 1 cup strawberries, chopped Instructio...
Bedouin Affogato 1/2 cup heavy cream, chilled 8 chocolate-filled vanilla wafer cookies, such as Pepperidge Farm Milano or for a gluten-free alternative, I like gluten-free ladyfingers) Ground espresso beans for 4-ounces brewed espresso or 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder 1 to 2 green cardamom pods, crushed 1 pint v...
Baby Spinach, Fennel and Grapefruit Salad with Shallot Vinaigrette 4 cups baby spinach leaves 1 fennel bulb, trimmed of any stalks or fronds and thinly sliced 1 cup grapefruit sections 1/2 cup reduced-sodium vegetable or chicken broth 1/4 cup finely minced shallots 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves 2 tablespoo...
Monument Cafe Blueberry Pie 1 1/4 cups fresh or frozen blueberries 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/3 cup plus 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 1 Monument Cafe All Butter Pie Crust, recipe follows 1/3 cup brown sugar 1/3 cup cold butter, cut into pieces 1 stick (8 tablespoo...
Yellowtail Sashimi with Diced Chiles 4 ounces fresh premium yellowtail (belly, if available)* 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic 1/2-ounce fresh ginger, finely julienne 1 1/2 tablespoons thinly sliced scallions 1 tablespoon finely diced red jalapeno 1 tablespoon finely diced green jalapeno 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon y...
Blended Sake Margaritas with Mint 1 cup sake (8 ounces) 1/4 cup Triple Sec (2 ounces) 1/2 cup fresh lime juice (4 ounces) plus an extra lime, quartered, for garnish 2 cups ice Salt (optional, to rim the glass) Fresh Mint, for garnish Instructions: Mix all the ingredients (except the extra lime, salt, and mint) in a ble...
Mexican Chocolate-Avocado Mousse with Mezcal Whipped Cream 1/3 cup almond milk 1 cup grated Mexican chocolate 1/2 cup cocoa powder 2 tablespoons agave nectar 1 teaspoon ground chile de arbol 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 2 ripe but firm avocados, halved, pitted and peeled 1 cup heavy ...
Virgin Bullshot 8 large celery stalks, chopped 2 lemons, juiced 5 cups beef broth 5 teaspoons prepared horseradish 1 teaspoon hot sauce, or to taste 3/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Instructions: Add the celery and the lemon juice to a blender and puree until smooth. Drain through a fine mesh ...
Jazzed-Up Sweet Potato Fries One 1- to 1.25-pound bag frozen sweet potato fries 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest Pinch cayenne Instructions: Bake the sweet potato fries according to the package directions. Toss with the Parmesan, parsle...
Avocado Salad 1 avocado, diced 1 red pepper, diced 1 yellow bell pepper, diced 1/2 red onion, diced 2 ounces fresh cilantro, chopped 1 lime, juiced 1/4-ounce olive oil Pinch ground cumin Kosher salt, to taste Pepper, to taste Instructions: Mix all ingredients thoroughly and season with salt and pepper.
Spanish Chicken and Potato Roast 1 1/2 pounds large Yukon gold potatoes, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces 4 cloves garlic, smashed and coarsely chopped 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt 1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs (5 to 6 thighs) 2 teaspoons smoked paprika Freshly ground pepper 4 tablespoons...
Waikiki Cocktail Ice cubes 1-ounce dark rum 1-ounce guava juice 1/2 lemon, juiced 1/2 orange, juiced 1 teaspoon sugar Dash grenadine 1 maraschino cherry, for garnish Instructions: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice, add all ingredients, and shake well. Strain into a highball glass and garnish with a maraschino cherry.
Eggplant and White Bean Meatballs with Spaghetti Squash 1/4 cup grapeseed oil 1 1/2 pound eggplant, diced 1 cup diced yellow onion 2 tablespoons chopped garlic 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1 1/2 cups cooked white beans 3 tablespoons fres...
Air Fryer Arancini 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 shallot, minced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup arborio rice 1/4 cup dry white wine 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth, warmed 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons Italian-style seasoned breadcrumb...
Claire's Spinach Carbonara Salt 1/2 pound slab bacon, cut into 1/2-inch chunks 1 pound fresh or dried spinach fettuccine 1 whole large egg, plus 2 large egg yolks, at room temperature 1 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, plus more for garnish 2 teaspoons freshly cracked black pepper 2 cups baby spinach leaves Instructions...
Chocolate Mousse 6 ounces semisweet baking chocolate, chopped 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature 3 large eggs, separated 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar 1/2 cup heavy cream, cold 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Whipped cream and chocolate shavings, for garnish Instructions: Pu...
Hummingbird Cupcakes 1 cup pecans, chopped 2 1/2 cups very ripe chopped bananas, (about 3 bananas) plus 1 firm banana, for garnish 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh pineapple 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teasp...
Pork Tenderloin with Peach and Pecan Sauce 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 pork tenderloin (about 1 pound), cut into 3/4-inch-thick slices 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 green onions, sliced (about 1/4 cup) 1 can (10 3/4 ounces) Campbell's® Condensed Golden Mushroom Soup 1 can (about 15 ounces) sliced peaches in juice, drained, re...
Tomato and Lentil Salad 1 cup small green lentils 2 cloves garlic, peeled 2 teaspoons lemon zest plus 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 cups cherry tomatoes, quartered 3/4 cup sliced scallions (use pale green and white parts only) 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped 1/4 cup fresh dill, c...
Garlic-Tomato Pasta with Peas Kosher salt 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 3 tablespoons tomato paste 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 cup frozen peas, thawed 10 ounces angel hair pasta 1/2 cup fresh basil, roughly chopped, plus more for topping 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese (about 1 ounce...
Lemon and Herb Marinated Grilled Chicken Thighs Juice and zest of 4 lemons, plus 2 whole lemons 5 sprigs fresh rosemary, finely chopped 5 sprigs fresh sage, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, smashed and finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper Extra-virgin olive oil 8 chicken thighs, trimmed of excess fat Kosher sa...
Escarole and Potato Soup 2 tablespoons bacon drippings or olive oil 1 cup chopped red onion 1 cup chopped peeled potato 1 bay leaf 1 medium clove garlic, minced 1 sprig rosemary 3 1/2 cups chicken broth 3 cups firmly packed chopped escarole Grated pecorino, for serving Instructions: Heat the drippings or oil in a mediu...
Spicy Italian Pasta Salad with Ham and Pepperoncini Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/3 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1 small minced shallot 8 ounces dried gemelli pasta 4 ounces ham, cut into thin matchsticks 1 cup halved grape tomatoes 1/2 cup thinly...
Grape Jelly-Glazed Black Cod 1/3 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup grape jelly 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar Four 6-ounce skinless black cod fillets 3 scallions, finely chopped 1 tablespoon finely grated orange zest Cooked white rice, for serving Instructions: Place the soy, jelly and vinegar in a small saucepan over low heat, sti...
Citrus Salmon Skewers 1 lemon, zested and juiced 1 orange, zested and juiced 1 cup chopped fresh parsley, plus more for serving 3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill, plus more for serving 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1 clove garlic, grated Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup olive oil 2 pounds salmon fillets, cut i...
Angel Food Cake with Strawberry-Rhubarb Sauce 1 cup granulated sugar 5 green cardamom pods 1 pound rhubarb (about 3 large or 6 small stalks), sliced 1/2 inch thick (about 4 cups) 1 cup sliced strawberries 1 cup cold heavy cream 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/8 teaspoon ground car...
Blackberry Fool 2 pints blackberries (hold 6 blackberries back for topping) 1/4 cup granulated sugar 3 tablespoons blackberry liqueur 2 cups (1 pint) heavy cream 1/4 cup powdered sugar 6 ladyfingers 6 sprigs fresh mint, to decorate Instructions: Add the blackberries to a bowl, sprinkle over the granulated s...
Chocolate Graham Crackers 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon kosher salt 24 tablespoons (3 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 cup packed dark brown sugar 1/2 cup molasses 2 cups whole-wheat graham flour 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for flouring ...
Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Thighs 1 teaspoon granulated garlic (or garlic powder) 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 bone-in, skin on chicken thighs (about 2 pounds) 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour ...
Tray Baked Salmon with Olives, Green Beans, Anchovies and Tomatoes 7 ounces green beans 20 small cherry tomatoes 1 to 2 good handfuls black olives 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 (8-ounce) thick salmon fillet steaks, with or without skin, but definitely pin-boned 2 lemons 1 h...
Meatball Salad 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan 1/2 cup ricotta 1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs 3 tablespoons whole milk, at room temperature 1 large egg, at room temperature 1/2 pound ground pork 1/2 pound sweet Italian sausage, casings removed 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt Olive oil, for cooking One 24-ounce jar ma...
Grilled Beef Salad One 2-pound top round London broil 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard 4 cloves garlic, crushed 2 sprigs fresh thyme 1 tablespoon kosher salt 2 teaspoons lemon pepper 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard 1 teaspoon fresh thyme l...
Pasta Sauce 3 quarts canned whole peeled tomatoes 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 cup fresh basil, chiffonade 1/2 cup small diced carrot 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped 1 small yellow onion, diced 5 cloves garlic, chopped 2 cups canned diced tomatoes 1/2 cup tomato paste 3 tablespoons kosher salt ...
Gingerbread Roulade Cake 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more for buttering the baking sheet 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for flouring the baking sheet 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon finely ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice 1/...
Peach-Cherry Galette 1 ( 9-inch) refrigerated pie crust 3 large ripe peaches, peeled, pitted, and thinly sliced or an equal amount of frozen, thawed sliced peaches 1/3 cup dried sweet cherries (sold in the produce aisle) 2 tablespoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Instructions: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. U...
Red, White, and Blue Potato Salad 4 sprigs fresh thyme 3 sprigs fresh flat-leaf parsley 1 sprig fresh rosemary 1 bay leaf 1 cup dry white wine 2 cloves garlic, smashed 1/2 pound small, red-skinned potatoes, such as red thumb, scrubbed 1/2 pound small, white-skinned waxy-style potatoes, such as German butterball, scrubb...
Seafood Gumbo 1/4 cup chopped parsley 1 bunch green onions, chopped 1 pint oysters, in their liquor 1 cup butter 1 cup flour 2 onions, chopped 2 ribs celery, finely chopped 1/2 green bell pepper, finely chopped 6 cloves garlic, minced 3 bay leaves 2 quarts shrimp or seafood stock 4 blue crabs, halved 1 pound raw shri...
Blue Cheese and Tomato Salad 1/4 cup garlic infused olive oil 3/4 cup (6 ounces) Greek yogurt (fat-free is good here) 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled Water 4 large heirloom tomatoes, sliced 1/2-inch thick (different colors are best here) Instruc...
Polish Pre-Lenten Jelly Doughnuts: Paczki 1 ounce melted butter 1 ounce lemon juice 1 ounce rum 1 quart water 1 quart eggs 1/2 quart sugared eggs yolks 1/2 ounce salt 4 1/2 ounces milk powder 1 pound granulated sugar 1 pound, 10 ounces shortening 1 pound cake flour 9 1/2 pounds high gluten flour 1 pound yeast Vegetable...
Crawfish and Grits with Poached Eggs 8 tablespoons (1 stick) salted butter 2 stalks celery, chopped 1 medium onion, chopped 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 pound Louisiana crawfish 1 heaping tablespoon all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cup chicken broth or stock 2 dried bay lea...
Salad Bar Salad with Creamy Italian Dressing 1 to 2 cloves garlic Salt 2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves 1 tablespoon fresh chives 3 fresh basil leaves 1 cup (real) mayonnaise 1/2 cup sour cream 1/3 cup grated Parmesan Cayenne pepper, as needed Paprika, as needed Worcestershire sauce, as needed 2 icebe...
Hand Cut Russet Fries with Dijon Aioli 1 egg* 1 egg yolk* 2/3 cup Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon garlic puree 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/2 cup olive oil 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil 3 teaspoons lemon juice 4 large russet potatoes 1 quart peanut oil 1/4 cup chopped parsley Salt and pepper Instructions:...