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Lemon-Scented Caramel Sauce 1 1/4 cups sugar 1/3 cup water 2/3 cup heavy cream Peel from 1/2 lemon, cut into 1-inch strips Instructions: Pour the sugar into the center of a deep saucepan. Carefully pour the water around the walls of the pan, trying not to splash any sugar onto the walls. Do not stir; gently draw your f...
Bacon Wrapped Nanners 12 ripe bananas 4 packages thick cut bacon Instructions: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Cut each banana into 6 or 8 slices, depending on the size of the banana. Cut bacon slices in half. Wrap a piece of bacon around each banana slice and secure with a toothpick. Lay the bananas on a baking she...
Chicken with Papaya BBQ Sauce Seeds of 1 large papaya 1 clove garlic, minced Zest and juice of 1 lime Zest and juice of 1 lemon 1/4 cup canned coconut cream, skimmed from the top of the can* (See Cook's Note) 2 tablespoons freshly chopped cilantro leaves 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger 4 boneless, skinless c...
Blushing Sangria 2 cups red grapes, sliced in 1/2 1 nectarine, sliced 1 orange, sliced 1/2 cup brandy 1 bottle dry red wine (recommended: Sterling Vintners Collection Meritage) 1 bottle white wine (recommended: Sterling Vintners Collection Sauvignon Blanc) 2 cups sparkling water Instructions: Cook's Note: Canned fruit ...
Baileysandreg; Hazelnut Martini 2 oz. Baileys® Hazelnut Flavor Liqueur 1/2 oz. Vodka Instructions: Combine, shake, and pour into a martini glass.
Ching's Classic Beef Noodle Soup 1 quart vegetable or beef stock 2 tablespoons peanut or vegetable oil 1 large shallot, finely chopped 1/2 yellow onion, chopped 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 red chile, stemmed, seeded and chopped 1 red Thai bird chile, stemmed, seeded and chopped 7...
Cheaters Hazelnut Sandwich Cookies 1 cup toasted, skinned hazelnuts 1 (18-ounce) roll refrigerated sugar cookie dough 1/2 cup apricot preserves 1 (11-ounce) bag semisweet chocolate chips Instructions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Pulse hazelnuts in a food processor until nuts are finely ground. Be careful not to proc...
Mike's Clam Chowder 5 cups clam juice 1 pound potatoes, diced 5 slices bacon, 1/2-inch dice 1 small yellow onion, diced 3 bay leaves 1 tablespoon freshly chopped thyme leaves 1/2 stick butter 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 2 cups half and half 2 pounds fresh or frozen clams, diced 2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley leave...
Vegetarian Satays with Asian Pesto 1 zucchini, sliced on the bias, 1/4-inch thick 1 small eggplant, sliced in half, then 1/4-inch slices 10 large shiitake caps 4 scallions, 1-inch lengths Wooden skewers soaked in water 4 cups roasted peanuts, 2 cups for plating 2 large, sliced shallots 4 cloves sliced garlic 3 minced T...
Braised Clams in Parsley Broth, Peas and Bruschetta with Tomatoes and Fried Capers 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 2 shallots, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup dry white wine or vermouth 2 pounds littleneck clams, scrubbed 1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken or vegetable broth 1/2 cup bottled clam juice 1/3 cup chop...
Sweet Plantain Soup with Pineapple Blood Orange Salsa 1/2 cup diced fresh pineapple 1 blood orange, peel and pith removed, cut into supremes and diced 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh ginger 1 serrano chile, stemmed, seeded, and minced 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalte...
Roasted Red and Yellow Beets with Goat Cheese and Lemon-Tarragon Vinaigrette 2 large red beets, trimmed of all but 1-inch of greens 2 large yellow beets, trimmed of all but 1-inch of greens 6 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon finely chopped tarragon leaves Salt and freshly ground bla...
Red Roast Pork with Shanghai Cabbage (Dad) 1 bottle red wine 2 cups shaoxing wine, may sub with 1 cup dry sherry 4 cups thin soy sauce 4 cups of water, make sure to cover pork 12-15 pound pork shoulder, bone-in, fat cap on 2 boxes of Chinese rock sugar or 2 cups brown sugar 1 large ginger sliced 1 head of garlic, slice...
Hazelnut Semifreddo 1 cup hazelnuts, blanched, toasted and cooled 1 cup sugar 2 cups heavy cream, whipped 3/4 cup egg whites* 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Warm glossy chocolate sauce, recipe follows 3 ounces unsweetened chocolate 7 ounces semisweet chocolate 3/8 cup light corn syrup 1/2 cup hot water Instructions:...
Easy Garlic and Olive Bows All-purpose flour, for dusting 1/2 pound ball frozen pizza dough, thawed to room temperature 1/4 cup kalamata olives, chopped and patted dry 4 cloves garlic, minced 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan or Grana Padano Kosher salt 1/4 cup olive oil Instructions: Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. On ...
Guinness Beer Prime Rib 1 (5-7 lb.) standing rib roast 1 bottle Guinness Stout 3 tablespoons cracked pepper 2 tablespoons kosher salt 2 teaspoons dried thyme 2 carrots, rough chopped 2 ribs celery 2 onions, rough chopped 1 can beef broth Instructions: Preheat oven to 475 degrees F. Rub beef with salt, thyme, pepper and...
Grilled Chicken Quesadillas 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened 1 package CHI-CHI'S® 6-inch Fajita Tortilla 2 cups shredded cooked rotisserie chicken 1 (4.25-ounce) can CHI-CHI'S® Dice Green Chilies, drained 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheese blend 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheese ble...
Ruddy Mary 8 ounces English dark ale or stout 1 shot (3 tablespoons) fresh tomato juice Few dashes hot sauce, (recommended: Tabasco) Lime wedges, for garnish Celery sprigs, for garnish Instructions: Add a shot of tomato juice to the ale or stout. Cook's Note: This cocktail without the hot sauce is also known as Tomato ...
Spicy Pork Burgers with Black Beans and Chutney 1 1/2 teaspoons canola oil 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced 3 medium cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 cup red wine vinegar 1 cup dark brown sugar 1 teaspoon ground cloves 1 cinnamon stick 3/4 cup golden raisi...
Mamie's Teacakes Vegetable shortening, for greasing cookie sheets 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 stick (8 tablespoons) butter, room temperature 1 1/2 cups sugar, plus more for sprinkling 2 large eggs 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/4 cup sour cream Instr...
Perfectly Crunchy Slaw 1/4 small red cabbage, shredded, about 2 cups 1/3 napa cabbage, shredded, about 2 cups 2 medium carrots, peeled and grated 1 fennel bulb, thinly sliced 1 Belgian endive spear, thinly sliced 1/2 cup dried cranberries 1/2 cup toasted pine nuts or pistachio nuts 1 1/2 cups plain yogurt 2 tablespoons...
Orange You Glad 2 small carrots, peeled 1 medium orange, peel and pith removed 2 ounces orange liqueur Several dashes (a healthy shake) of orange bitters Maraschino cherry, for garnish Instructions: Juice the carrots, then the orange, following your juicer's specific settings for each. Combine the juices with the orang...
Asian Taco Cups 1 cup pickled red onions, recipe follows Chipotle Crema, recipe follows 1 head iceberg lettuce 1 pound chorizo sausage 1 bunch radishes, trimmed Fresh cilantro leaves for serving Red onions, thinly sliced 1 cup sugar 1 cup rice wine vinegar 1 cup white vinegar 1 cup water 1 container Mexican crema 1 sma...
Himalayan Salt Block Rib-Eye 2 boneless rib-eye steaks, trimmed (about 1 pound each) 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 tablespoon kosher salt 1 tablespoon coarse black pepper 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature 2 sprigs rosemary Flaky sea salt Instructions: Preheat a grill to 250 degrees ...
Penne with Arugula and Walnut Pesto 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, eyeball it 2 cloves cracked garlic 12 ounces arugula, stems removed 1/2 cup walnut pieces or 2/3 cup walnut halves, toasted 1/4 teaspoon ground or grated nutmeg Salt and pepper 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano 1 pound penne rigate (with lines) pasta ...
Mushroom Lover's Marinara A handful of dried porcini mushrooms (about 1 ounce) 1 cup chicken stock/poaching liquid from Poached Chicken, recipe follows 1/4 cup EVOO 1/4 pound guanciale or bacon, chopped 1 pound cremini mushrooms, sliced 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped 1 tea...
Chile Relleno with Vegetable Picadillo and Black Bean Sauce 2 cups canola oil 4 Poblano peppers 1/4 cup onions, diced 1/4 cup yellow, red and green peppers, diced 1/4 cup fresh corn kernels 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped 1/2 cup Queso blanco cheese, diced 1/2 cup onions, chopped 1 tablespoon of garlic, chopped 1...
Chicken Stew with Tomatoes and Escarole 8 bone-in skinless chicken thighs (about 3 pounds) Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 onion, chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced Pinch red pepper flakes 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1/2 cup dry red wine 1 (15-ounce) can cannellini or Great...
Spaghetti and Juicy Lucy Meatballs 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for seasoning 3 tablespoons (40 grams) extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling 1/2 large onion (5 1/2 ounces/160 grams), sliced 5 garlic cloves, chopped 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes One 28-ounce (794 ...
Sweet and Sour Pork Tenderloin 3 pounds pork tenderloin, silver skins removed 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 20 oz. can pineapple chunks in juice, drained, juice reserved, pineapple set aside 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed 2 tablespoons soy sauce 3 tablespoons tomato paste 1 tables...
Cock-a-Leekie Soup;Cockie Leekie 6 pitted prunes 4 teaspoons Scotch One 3 1/2 pound free-range chicken, cut into 8 pieces 1 teaspoon kosher salt plus more to taste Freshly ground black pepper, to taste 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 6 medium leeks, (light green and white only), halved and cut into 1/2 inch slices 10 s...
Green Bean and Mint Salad 2 1/2 pounds fresh green beans, blanched and shocked 1 red onion, julienned 2 cloves garlic, chopped 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint grated zest and juice of 1 lemon 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/2 cup sour cream 6 dashes Tabasco sauce Salt freshly ground black pe...
Roasted Garlic Stuffed Steak with Garlic Mashers and Balsamic Cream Sauce 4 thick-cut NY steaks 3 bulbs, yes bulbs not cloves of GARLIC! (an extra bulb for the mashers) 1/4 cup olive oil 1 teaspoon sea salt 3 cups fresh spinach 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, diced 1 pound fresh brie cheese 1/4 cup fresh rosemary, m...
J J's Smoked Gouda Vegetable Soup 10 strips bacon, diced 1 1/2 cups sliced onion 2 or more cloves garlic, mashed and chopped 2 carrots, cut in half lengthwise and sliced 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can diced (or crushed) tomatoes (do not drain) Salt and pepper to taste 1 (15-ounce) can cannellini or Great Northern beans (do not d...
Watermelon Salad 3 tablespoons champagne vinegar 3 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves, from about 3 or 4 sprigs 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 3/4 cup grapeseed oil 1 head arugula, soaked to remove all grit, stiff spines of leaves removed, dried in a salad spinne...
Chocolate Seascape 32 ounces white chocolate, tempered 48 ounces bittersweet chocolate, tempered Cocoa butter, melted Powdered food coloring in various colors Ice cubes 16 to 32 ounces bittersweet chocolate, untempered Instructions: For the Base: Place a piece of the bubble wrap, bubble side up, on your work surface. U...
Veg-Sticks with Cheddar Ranch Dip 1 cup sour cream 1 cup cheese dip (recommended: Tostitos Salsa con Queso) 1 envelope (1 ounce) ranch dressing mix (recommended: Hidden Valley) 1 container (14 ounces) pre-cut carrot and celery sticks Instructions: In a medium mixing bowl mix the sour cream, cheese dip, and ranch dressi...
Burrata Ravioli with Fresh Tomato Sauce, Parmigiano and Basil Eight 6-by-6-inch sheets fresh pasta 1 large egg, beaten 2 balls burrata, cut into 16 pieces total 1 bunch fresh basil Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper 1 1/2 cups San Marzano tomato sauce 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 4 tablespoons (1/...
Fried Meatball Sandwiches with Giardiniera 5 large eggs 1 1/2 cups grated Pecorino Romano 1 cup fresh parsley leaves, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper 3 pounds ground chuck 1 pound ground pork 1 pound ground veal (if you don't like veal, just use more beef) 1 cup panko breadc...
John Dory and Scampi Tails Carlina Style 2 (4 to 5-ounce) John Dory fillets 6 scampi tails, shells removed All-purpose flour 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Salt and pepper 3 tablespoons freshly made clarified butter 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh curly parsley leaves 1 tablespoon finely chopped cucumber 1 tabl...
Cheech's Spring Medley Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette 1 pint strawberries, sliced 4 cups baby arugula 1/2 cup raisins 1/4 cup pine nuts 2 tablespoons kalamata olives, chopped in half 1 red onion, diced Fresh mint leaves, torn Raspberry Vinaigrette Dressing, recipe follows Feta cheese, crumbled 1/2 cup raspberries 1...
Vegetarian Potato Salad 2 tablespoon red wine vinegar 5 tablespoons good quality olive oil 1 level teaspoon salt 1 level teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 heaping tablespoon chopped fresh marjoram 1 heaping tablespoon chopped fresh basil 1 heaping tablespoon chopped fresh parsley 3 tablespoons finely chopped shall...
Pistachio Parmesan Crostini 1 loaf seeded sourdough baguette, sliced on the diagonal 1/2\ thick 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated 1/2 cup pistachios, shelled and finely chopped 2 teaspoons black pepper, freshly cracked 1/3 cup Good quality olive oil for garnish Instructions...
Chicago-Style Italian Beef Sandwich 1 boneless beef chuck eye roast (about 3 1/2 pounds), tied with butcher's twine Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 medium onion, roughly chopped 1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper 6 cloves garlic, rough...
Silver Dollar Tropical Pancakes with Mascarpone Whipped Cream 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 tablespoon light brown sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt 2 large eggs 1 1/2 cups plus 3 tablespoons buttermilk 3 tablespoons unsalted...
Quick Arrabbiata Sauce Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 16 ounces angel hair pasta 1/4 cup olive oil 1/2 medium yellow onion, grated on a box grater 2 tablespoons sun-dried tomato paste (from a tube) 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes 3 cloves garlic, minced One 28-ounce can whole peeled tomatoe...
Grilled Risotto Primavera 6 stalks asparagus, trimmed 1/4 cup olive oil, divided Salt and freshly ground pepper 6 to 7 cups simmering vegetable stock 1 onion, finely chopped 2 shallot, finely chopped 1 cup dry white wine 2 cups arborio rice 1 cup fresh corn kernels 1/2 cup fresh peas 8 basil leaves, chiffonade Freshly ...
Chow Down Casserole 1 pound hamburger 1 tablespoon minced garlic 2 cups quick rice 1/2 cup diced carrots 1/2 cup diced tomato 1 egg 2 tablespoons oil 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese Instructions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a saucepan, bring 3 cups of water to a boil, then add hamburger and garlic. Boil for 20 minutes. Dra...
Toasted Spaghetti Minestra with Tuscan Kale Handful dried porcini mushrooms (about 1/2 ounce) 4 cups chicken stock 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons butter 8 ounces spaghettini, linguinetti or vermicelli, broken into 2- to 3-inch pieces 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 ribs celery, finely chopped 1 car...
Poached Chicken One 4-to 5-pound chicken 2 ribs celery, coarsely chopped 1 carrot, peeled and coarsely chopped 1 onion, peeled and quartered 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 lemon, sliced 1 large fresh bay leaf 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns Herb bundle of parsley, rosemary and thyme tied with a string Salt...
Basic Cheese Fondue 16 ounces dry white wine 16 ounces chicken stock 2 ounces kirschwasser 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 pound Gruyere cheese, grated 1 pound Swiss cheese, grated 3 tablespoons cornstarch Instructions: Heat wine, stock, kirschwasser and garlic to a simmer. Once brought to a simmer, allow to simmer for 5 min...
Cherry-Chocolate Upside-Down Cake 1 3/4 cups sugar 1 1/2 pounds cherries, pitted 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 stick unsalted butter, at room temperature 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 cup buttermilk 2/3 c...
Salsa Roja 1 dried ancho chile, stemmed and seeded 1 dried Anaheim chile, stemmed and seeded 2 dried chipotle chiles, stemmed and seeded 1 tablespoon dried oregano, preferably Mexican 1 tablespoon cumin seeds 1 tablespoon coriander seeds 1 cup hot water 8 plum tomatoes, quartered 1 medium Spanish onion, sliced 3 garlic...
Bonfire Skewers 1/2 pound frozen raw shrimp, thawed 2 zucchini, cut in 1/2-inch pieces 1/2 pound andouille sausage, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 tablespoon Creole seasoning Instructions: Special equipment: bamboo skewers, soaked in water for a minimum of 15 minutes Preheat grill to medium. On eac...
Texas Sheet Cake 2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, plus more for the pan 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 cup sour cream 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 2 large eggs 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 1/2...
Pan-Seared Spanish Steaks 2 bone-in rib-eye steaks (about 1 inch thick, 1 pound each), at room temperature Canola oil Kosher salt and cracked black pepper 2 shallots, thinly sliced 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 cup low-sodium beef broth 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar 2 tablespoons unsalted...
Clarified Butter 1 1/2 pounds unsalted butter, cut into 1-inch pieces Instructions: Place the butter in a 2-quart saucepan and set over medium heat. Once the butter has liquefied, decrease the heat to lowest setting then adjust to maintain a low boil. Cook for approximately 45 minutes or until the butter reaches 260 de...
Pizza Pizzas 2 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon kosher salt 1 tablespoon pure olive oil 3/4 cup warm water 2 cups bread flour (for bread machines) 1 teaspoon instant yeast 2 teaspoons olive oil Olive oil, for the pizza crust Flour, for dusting the pizza peel 1 1/2 ounces pizza sauce 1/2 teaspoon each chopped fresh herbs ...
Chocolate Banana Ice Cream 3 large ripe bananas, peeled 3 tablespoons Dutch-processed cocoa powder 1 tablespoon virgin coconut oil Instructions: Cut each banana into 6 chunks and freeze until rock solid, preferably overnight. Put the banana chunks, cocoa powder and coconut oil in a food processor and process. Hang on, ...
Souvlaki with Merguez Sausage and Piquillo Pepper Yogurt Sauce 1 cup Greek olive oil 6 cloves garlic, chopped 1 large yellow onion, coarsely chopped 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano leaves 3 pounds lamb tenderloin, cut into 1 by 1-inch strips 1 pound merguez sausage Wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes Salt...
Grouper Ceviche with Jicama and Avocado Slaw 12 ounces skinless grouper fillets 1/2 cup fresh-squeezed lime juice 1 cup freshly squeezed grapefruit juice 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped cilantro leaves 1 jalapeno, minced Kosher salt 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons mi...
Herb and Garlic Roast Pork Loin with Honey Mustard Sauce 1 1/2 pounds boneless pork loin Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary 1 clove garlic, minced ...
Broccoli Soup with Cheddar Potato Skins 4 medium russet potatoes 4 slices bacon, chopped 1 onion, chopped Nonstick cooking spray Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 1 head broccoli, florets chopped (about 6 cups) 2 tablespoons half-and-half 1 1/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese (about 5 ounces) Instructions: Preheat the...
Nutty Sweet Potato Soup 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 large onion, diced (about 2 cups) 1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and diced (about 1 cup) 2 medium carrots, diced (about 1 cup) 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 clove garlic, minced (about 1 teaspoon) 1 teaspoon peeled and grated f...
Lowcountry Shrimp and Sausage Muscadine Skewers 1 cup muscadine wine or cider 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon onion powder 2 cloves garlic, grated 1 tablespoon honey 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika 2 pounds jumbo shrimp (16/...
Brown Sugar Oat Cherry Muffins 1/2 cup/115 g unsalted butter, melted and cooled to room temperature 2 large eggs 2/3 cup/135 g granulated sugar 3/4 cup/165 g packed brown sugar 1 1/2 cups/210 g frozen or fresh sweet or sour cherries, pitted and chopped 1 1/4 cups/210 g whole-wheat flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 te...
Coffee Grounds Marinade 1/4 cup coffee grounds (from brewed coffee) 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1/2 large shallot, chopped Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Instructions: Combine the coffee grounds, balsamic vinegar, garlic, shallots,...
Caramelized Banana Split Sundae 1 cup heavy cream 5 1/2 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped 1/2 cup cocoa powder 3 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons light corn syrup 1/8 teaspoon salt 4 bananas, peeled and sliced lengthwise 2 tablespoons butter 1/4 cup honey roasted peanuts, chopped 1 quart ice cream Inst...
Chocolate Tahini Cake with Tahini Frosting Nonstick cooking spray, for the pans 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 cup whole milk 1/2 cup tahini 1/4 cup flavorless...
Charred Chili Relleno with Green Rice 4 cups chicken or vegetable stock, divided 1 bay leaf 2 cups white rice 4 large poblano peppers 6 ears corn on the cob or 3 cups frozen corn kernels 3 tablespoons corn, peanut or vegetable oil, divided 1 red onion, chopped 1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped 4 cloves garlic, chopped 1 (...
Chocolate Chip Waffles 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 3/4 teaspoons baking powder 1/8 teaspoon fine salt 2 large eggs, at room temperature 1 large egg white, at room temperature 1 1/2 cups milk, at room temperature 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted, plus more for brushing the iron 1/4 cu...
Skirt Steak Quesadillas 2 tablespoons chili powder 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon chipotle powder 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon lime zest 1 1/2 pounds skirt steak Twelve 6-inch corn tortillas Vegetable oil, for brushing 1 1/2 cups shredded peppered Monterey Jack cheese Tomatillo G...
Garlic Bread 1 loaf French or Italian bread, cut lengthwise 2 ounces low-fat cream cheese 1 clove garlic, minced 3 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan Instructions: Preheat oven broiler to high. In a small bowl, whip together cream cheese and garlic. Spread evenly over cut surface of bread. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese even...
Ribs With Kansas City Barbecue Sauce 4 large cloves garlic, smashed 2 tablespoons chili powder 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 1/2 cups ketchup 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar 1/4 cup yellow mustard 1/4 cup molasses 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar 1 ...
Sunny's Fire Cracker Cole Slaw 2 cups mayonnaise 1 cup sour cream 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon adobo sauce, plus more as needed 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, finely chopped 2 cups carrots, shredded 1/2 cup dried cranberries 1/2 cup golden raisins 2 Granny Smith apples, cored and shredded 2 Bosc pears, c...
Raclette (Melted Cheese with Potatoes and Pickles) 1/2 pound imported Swiss raclette cheese, cut into 16 slices approximately 1/8-inch thick, 5-inches long and 2-inches wide 4 freshly boiled small new potatoes, peeled and kept hot 4 to 8 small sour gherkins, preferably imported cornichons 4 to 8 pickled onions Instruct...
Allspiced Apple Butter 3 pounds apples, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/2-inch chunks 1 pound light brown sugar 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1 teaspoon allspice, preferably freshly ground Instructions: Place the apples in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over low heat. Cook, uncovered, for 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally. Add the ...
Ancho Chile Glazed Ribs 2 whole \St. Louis\ pork rib steaks 1/2 cup oil 1 cup Chef Paul Meat Magic seasoning or substitute 1 1/2 gallons chicken stock 1 cup Worcestershire sauce 1/2 cup whole garlic cloves peeled 1 cup ancho chile (seeded, deveined, and toasted) 1/4 cup molasses or honey 2 tablespoons of each spice (to...
Bourbon and Chocolate Pecan Pie 1 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting 1/4 cup finely ground pecans 1 tablespoon sugar Pinch salt 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cold and cut into small chunks 2 tablespoons ice water, plus more if needed 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate 3 la...
Korea Town-Adjacent Pasta 1/2 cup soy sauce 2 tablespoons mirin 2 tablespoons sesame oil 2 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons minced garlic, plus 2 cloves chopped 2 pounds flank steak, cut into thin, bite-size pieces 9 tablespoons canola oil 1 medium onion, diced 2 tablespoons miso paste 1 cup beef broth 6...
Linzer Cookies 1/4 cup (1 1/2-ounces) hazelnuts 1/2 cup (2 1/2 ounces) whole unblanched almonds 1/4 cup granulated sugar, plus 1/4 cup, plus 2 tablespoons 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 2 cups plus 4 tablespoons unbleached pastry flour or unbleached all-purpose flour 4 extra-large eggs, hard-boiled 8 ounces (2 sticks) un...
Chiles Serranos en Escabeche 1 1/2 pounds Serrano chiles 3/4 cup olive oil 2 medium white onions, thickly sliced 3 medium carrots, peeled and thickly sliced 1 head garlic, cloves separated but not peeled 3 cups mild white vinegar 2 tablespoons sea salt 1 bay leaf 2 teaspoons dried oregano 3 sprigs fresh marjoram 3 spri...
Spanish Tortilla 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 cup grated russet potato 1 small yellow onion, diced 1/4 cup diced serrano ham 1 roasted red pepper, roughly chopped 4 eggs 1/4 cup grated manchego cheese Salt and freshly ground black pepper Chopped fresh parsley leaves, for garnish Instructions: Preheat oven to ...
Fish Milanese with Summer Squash 4 sole or flounder fillets (about 1 1/2 pounds) Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 1 cup all-purpose flour 2 large eggs, beaten 2 cups panko 1/2 cup mayonnaise 3 tablespoons buttermilk Juice of 1/2 lemon, plus wedges for serving 3 scallions, thinly sliced (greens reserved for topping...
Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Cheese 6 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 small onion, julienned 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 small Granny Smith apple, cored and chopped 1 recipe Basic Brussels Sprouts, recipe follows 1/2 cup heavy cream 1 teaspoon whole-grain Dijon mustard 1-ounce blue cheese, crumbled Pinch fresh...
Sheet Pan Slab Pie 3 ripe Bartlett pears, peeled and thinly sliced 3/4 cup fig preserves 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Kosher salt 6 Granny Smith apples, peeled and thinly sliced 1 cup frozen cranberries 1/2 cup sugar Kosher salt 1/4 cup cranberry juice 2 tablespoons cornstarch ...
Jerk Fried Chicken 1 small frying chicken Jerk Marinade, recipe follows Salt and freshly ground black pepper Buttermilk, for coating Flour, for coating Canola oil, for frying 1/4 cup ground allspice 1 tablespoon dried thyme 2 tablespoons cayenne pepper 2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons rubbed sage...
Torta Caprese (Chocolate Almond Cake) 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate (Callebaut), grated fine 5 ounces finely ground blanched almonds 2 tablespoons Cognac or brandy 1 1/2 tablespoons potato starch 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon A pinch of salt Sifted confectioner's sugar for garnish 2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, soft...
Marinara Sauce 4 (28-ounce) cans imported Italian plum tomatoes with basil, preferably San Marzano tomatoes 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 4 ounces fatback or salt pork, optional 6 tablespoons minced onion 4 garlic cloves, peeled and minced Salt, to taste 12 leaves fresh basil torn, optional Pinch dried oregano Pepper,...
Bloody Mary Shrimp Cocktail 1 cup ketchup 1/2 tablespoon prepared horseradish 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce 1/2 teaspoon vodka 1/2 lemon, zested and juiced Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 16 peeled and deveined cooked extra-large shrimp (about 1 pound), tail on 1/2 celer...
Roast Beef Sandwich with Watercress and Horseradish Mayonnaise 1/4 cup nonfat Greek style yogurt or 1/3 cup regular, plain nonfat yogurt 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 1/4 cup prepared white horseradish, squeezed of excess juice (about 3 tablespoons) 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1 bunch watercress, thick stems remov...
Gorgonzola Burgers 1 1/2 pounds ground beef chuck, 80 percent lean 2 teaspoons salt 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 beefsteak tomatoes (slightly under ripe is best) 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika 1 tablespoon olive oil 6 ounces gorgonzola cheese, crumbled or cut into 1/2-inch cubes Six 4-inch ciabatta r...
Dale DeGroff's Hurricane Cocktail 1 oz. dark rum 1 oz. light rum 1/2-oz. Galliano 3/4-oz. Fresh Lime Juice 1 oz. passion fruit syrup 1-1/2 oz. orange juice 1-1/2 oz. pineapple juice dash of Angostura Bitters fresh tropical fruit for garnish ice Instructions: Shake all ingredients together with ice and strain into a Hur...
Valerie's Homemade Pizza 1 packet active dry yeast 3/4 cup warm water 2 teaspoons honey Pinch sugar 1 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for flouring 1/2 cup whole-wheat flour 1/2 cup bread flour 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for coating the bowl Favorite pizza toppings, as desir...
Mardi Gras Salad 2 small sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 2 cups) 4 small red and golden beets, peeled and cut into 1/3-inch pieces (about 2 cups) 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning 1 t...
Banana Chocolate Pudding \On the Fly\ 2 bananas, peeled and sliced 2 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons Grand Marnier 2 sheets graham crackers, crushed 8 wafer cookies 2 containers ready-made chocolate pudding 4 tablespoons whipped cream Instructions: In a mixing bowl, gently mix bananas with honey and Grand Marnier. Leav...
Loup de Mer Zest of 2 lemons, roughly chopped Zest of 1 orange, roughly chopped 4 ounces thyme leaves 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more if necessary to make a paste. Kosher salt 2 fresh bass fillets, skin on, bones removed, cut into 4 portions 2 shallots, julienned 2 ounces julienned fennel 1 teasp...
Acaraje 1 pound dried black eyed beans 1 onion, roughly chopped 1 maleguata chile pepper or 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce Salt and freshly ground pepper Oil, for deep frying 20 small dried shrimp (these can be bought in Asian markets) Instructions: Soak the beans overnight in cold water, changing the water once. Rub th...
Awesome Breakfast Burritos 12 slices bacon, chopped 1 onion, chopped 1 pound loose breakfast sausage 10 slices ham, chopped 12 large eggs, whisked 2 cups grated pepper jack cheese 1/2 cup store-bought salsa verde Two 4-ounce cans diced green chiles Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper Twelve 8-inch flour...
Oyster Dressing Grandmere 8 tablespoons butter, cubed 2 ounces slab or thick-cut bacon, diced 1 stalk celery, diced 1/2 green bell pepper, seeded and diced 1/2 onion, finely diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons sweet paprika 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 2 large baguettes, cubed (to yiel...