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Pumpkin Pie for Two 2/3 cup all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces, at room temperature 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar Pinch kosher salt 2 large eggs 1/4 cup heavy cream 2 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon gr...
Grilled Quail Salad 1/2 cup orange juice 1 lemon, juiced and cut into quarters 2 bay leaves 1 stalk lemongrass, crushed to release its oils 2 to 3 star anise 2 tablespoons molasses 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 whole chili pepper pods, or 1/2 teaspoon crushed chili peppers 2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed 1 tablespoon g...
Gochujang Flank Steak with Rice Noodle Salad 4 ounces stir fry rice noodles 1/2 cup rice vinegar 1 teaspoon honey Kosher salt 1 shallot, thinly sliced 1 pound flank steak Freshly ground black pepper 3/4 cup Food Network Kitchen™ Inspirations Korean Gochujang Cooking Sauce, plus more for serving 2 scallions, thinly ...
Tiramisu 6 extra-large egg yolks, at room temperature 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup good dark rum, divided 1 1/2 cups brewed espresso, divided 16 to 17 ounces mascarpone cheese 30 Italian ladyfingers, or savoiardi Bittersweet chocolate, shaved or grated Confectioners' sugar, optional Instructions: Whisk the egg yolks and sugar...
Glazed Salmon and Bok Choy Sheet Pan Dinner 1 small bunch thin asparagus (about 10 ounces), tough ends snapped off 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper Two 6-ounce skinless salmon fillets (about 1 1/2 inches thick) 4 teaspoons hoisin sauce 4 baby bok choy (about 10 ounces),...
Lobster and Grapefruit Salad Kosher salt 2 live lobsters, about 1 1/2 pounds/675 g each 2 large grapefruits 1 avocado Squeeze of lemon 2 to 3 green onions 2 handfuls fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves 2 tablespoons almond, hazelnut or walnut oil 1 tablespoon olive oil Freshly ground black pepper Instructions: Boil a very l...
Oven-Roasted Turkey 1 tablespoon smoked paprika 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon dried thyme Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 14-pound turkey, giblets removed, washed and dried Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling Fresh thyme, for garnish Inst...
Mozzarella Tomato Salad 2 medium to small vine-ripened tomatoes, sliced to 1/4-inch thickness 1 small ball bufula mozzarella (approximately 4 ounces), drained and sliced to 1/4-inch slices Salt Black pepper 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons chiffonade basil Instructions: Arrange the t...
Mango Sorbet with Lime and Chili 3 large mangos, peeled and pitted and chopped into chunks 2 cups simple syrup, recipe follows 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice 1 tablespoon chili powder, plus extra for garnish Coarse salt 2 cups water 2 cups sugar Instructions: If using, prepare the bowl of the ice cream maker accor...
Crab Cake Meatballs 1 pound lump crabmeat, picked over for shells and cartilage 1 cup panko breadcrumbs 1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves, chopped 1/4 cup chopped chives 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 2 cloves garlic, grated Zest and juice of 1 lemon Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 to 3 tablespoons...
Mini Bell Pepper Poppers with Bacon Nonstick cooking spray, for the baking pan 1 pound mini bell peppers 8 ounces cream cheese, softened 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar 5 slices crispy cooked bacon, finely chopped 2 teaspoons finely chopped Fresno pepper 1 tablespoon milk Instructions: Preheat the oven to...
Grilled Swordfish with Lemon, Mint and Basil 1/2 cup olive oil 3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves 1 garlic clove, minced Salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 (5 to 6-ounces each) swordfish steaks Instructions: Prepare the grill (medium-high ...
Watermelon Cocktails 5 cups seedless watermelon chunks, plus wedges or balls for garnish 3 tablespoons lime juice, plus lime wedges for garnish 2 tablespoons sugar, depending on the sweetness of the watermelon 3/4 cup silver tequila or your preferred liquor, such as vodka or rum, optional 2 tablespoon orange liqueu...
Smoked Paprika O Rings Vegetable oil, for frying 1 large Vidalia onion, sliced about 1/4 inch thick 3 cups buttermilk 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups cornmeal 2 tablespoons smoked sweet paprika, a couple of palmfuls 1 tablespoon chili powder, a palmful 1 tablespoon ground cumin, a palmful 1 tablespoon salt 1 1/...
Kids Can Bake: Apple Bread 5 small McIntosh apples, peeled and cut into rough 1/4-inch chunks (about 4 cups) 1 1/2 cups sugar 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest Cooking spray 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon fine salt 2/3 cup v...
Cannoli-Style Ricotta Toast 1 cup ricotta 1/4 cup powdered sugar Pinch kosher salt 6 slices seven-grain bread, grilled or toasted 1 blood orange, segmented 1 navel orange, segmented 1 ruby red grapefruit, segmented 1/2 cup pistachios, crushed 1 small bunch fresh mint leaves 1/2 cup honey Instructions: I...
Spicy Coconut Curry Chicken 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme, plus 3 sprigs Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 6 skinless, boneless chicken thighs (about 1 1/2 pounds), quartered 1 13.5-ounce can unsweetened coconut milk (do not shake) 1 onion, chopped 2 clov...
Grapefruit Vesper 1/2 cup clover honey 2 ounces French aperitif wine, such as Lillet Jean Reserve or Lillet Blanc 2 ounces fresh ruby red grapefruit juice 1 1/2 ounces grapefruit vodka Grapefruit peel, for garnish Instructions: For the syrup: Combine the honey and 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan over medium hea...
Melon Gazpacho with Ham Crostini 1/2 to 1 serrano chile pepper, halved lengthwise and seeded 1 large clove garlic 1 yellow or orange bell pepper, sliced into 1/4-inch-thick rounds 1/2 sweet onion, sliced into 1/4-inch-thick rounds 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 baguette, cut into 8 slices 7 cups cantaloupe chunks 1...
General Tso's Chicken with Spiced Sesame Rice 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1/2-inch cubes Pinch sea salt Pinch freshly ground white pepper 1 heaping tablespoon cornstarch 2 tablespoons Chinese yellow bean paste or yellow miso 2 tablespoons light soy sauce 1 tablespoon chili sauce 1 tablespoon toma...
Spicy Fried Macaroni and Cheese Bites 3 cups leftover macaroni and cheese 1 egg 1/4 cup water 1 tablespoon hot sauce 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon chili powder Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 cup canola oil Instructions: Form the leftover macaroni and cheese into 12 small balls. In a pie plate or shallo...
Chocolate Macchiato 4 shots espresso (or 1 1/3 cups regular coffee) 1 cup heavy cream 1 cup chocolate liqueur Whipped cream, recipe follows Cocoa powder, for sprinkling 1/2 pint heavy cream, chilled 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 tablespoons powdered sugar Instructions: Pour each shot of espresso into a mug. To each mu...
Grilled Eggplant Parmesan 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for oiling the grill grate and drizzling 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 medium eggplant 2 medium tomatoes Kosher salt 1/4 cup grated Parmesan 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil, plus torn leaves for garnish 8 slices rustic country bread 1 cup shredded mozzare...
Irish Soda Bread 4 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for currants 4 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch dice 1 3/4 cups cold buttermilk, shaken 1 extra-large egg, lightly beaten 1 teaspoon grated orange zest 1 cup dried ...
Kasha Salad with Hazelnuts and Feta 3/4 cup kasha 1 large egg white, lightly beaten 1/4 cup hazelnuts 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon honey Kosher salt 1 medium carrot, finely grated 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh parsley leaves, chopped 3 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese In...
Chicken and Dressing Sheet Pan Supper 4 cups day-old, stale cornbread cubes, such as Skillet Cornbread, recipe follows 1/2 loaf day-old, stale ciabatta, cut into 1-inch cubes 2 carrots, peeled and cut into chunks 1 1/2 stalks celery, sliced 1 medium red onion, cut into chunks 1 tablespoon olive oil 6 bone-in, skin-on c...
Veggie Tortellini Soup 8 cups vegetable broth One 6-ounce can tomato paste One 10-ounce package frozen mixed vegetables One 9-ounce package fresh cheese tortellini 1/2 cup heavy cream Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper Dried parsley flakes, for garnish Dried basil, for garnish Instructions: In a medium...
Strawberry Prosecco Float 1 pint strawberries, tops removed and quartered 1 tablespoons sugar 1 pint high quality vanilla ice cream 1 bottle prosecco Instructions: Toss the strawberries with the sugar and let sit for 30 minutes. Place 1 scoop vanilla ice cream each of 4 large wine glasses. Divide the strawberries betwe...
Pastel de Maiz 5 cups fresh corn kernels (from about 10 ears corn) 1/2 cup unsalted butter 2 teaspoons sugar 2 to 3 cups chicken stock, preferably homemade Leafy tops from 1 rib celery, coarsely chopped 1/2 small carrot, coarsely chopped 5 black peppercorns 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 large chicken breast, on the bone 10 prune...
Chicken Breast with Crab and Artichoke Souffle 1/2 cup vegetable oil 4 pounds chicken breast, boneless and skinless, cut into 4-ounce portions Salt and pepper Crab boil seasoning (recommended: Old Bay) 1/2 cup butter 1 pound crabmeat, picked through to remove remnants of shells 1(6-ounce) can artichoke hearts, cut into...
Basic Sugar Cookie 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup vegetable shortening 1 cup sugar 3/4 cup white corn syrup 1 egg 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Royal Icing, recipe follows 5 tablespoons meringue powder (found in cake decorating stores) 1/2 cup minus 2 tablespoons water OR 2 egg whites*, at room temp...
Potatoes with Whole Spices 2 pounds potatoes, peeled 1 to 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/2 teaspoon turmeric 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder Coarse salt 1/2 teaspoon fenugreek seeds 1/2 teaspoon nigella seeds 1/2 teaspoon black mustard seeds 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds 3 tablespoons freshly chopped ...
Lighter Chicken Parmesan One 24-ounce jar good-quality marinara sauce 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs 1/2 cup grated Parmesan 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 large egg whites, lightly beaten 1 1/2 pounds chicken tenders 12 ...
Cheesy Twice-Baked Potatoes 4 Idaho baking potatoes, scrubbed 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 garlic clove, minced 1 shallot, minced 1/2 cup sour cream 2 tablespoons minced chives 2 cups grated white Cheddar Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper Instructions: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Stab the...
Sopes 1 clove garlic 1 bay leaf Whole peppercorns 1/4 onion, whole 1 boneless chicken breast 1 1/2 cups chorizo One packet Sopes* 2 cups Refried Beans, recipe follows 1 onion chopped small 2 bunches cilantro chopped 1 1/2 cups Crema Fresca Mexicana (Mexican table cream) 1 1/2 cups queso fresco (fresh cheese) 1 avocado,...
Cold Brew Iced Coffee 1/3 cup whole coffee beans (see Cook's Note) 1 1/2 cups cold water Milk and sweetener of your choice, optional (see Cook's Note) Instructions: Grind the beans in a coffee grinder on the coarse setting; the ground coffee should resemble coarse sugar or sand. Cut a 6-by-6-inch double thickness of ch...
Mustard Potato Cakes 2 1/2 pounds red potatoes, scrubbed and cubed 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan 1/4 cup light sour cream 2 heaping tablespoons whole-grain Dijon mustard 2 green onions, sliced 1 egg, lightly beaten Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 1/2 cups pa...
Pan Forte 1 1/4 cups (6 ounces) whole unblanched almonds 1 1/2 cups (6 ounces ) whole unblanched hazelnuts 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour 1 ta...
Tuscan Barley Soup 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 sweet or spicy turkey sausage links, casings removed 1 cup pearled barley 8 cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth 2 medium carrots, peeled and thinly sliced into 1/2-inch-thick rounds 2 medium parsnips, peeled and thinly sliced into 1/2-inch-thick r...
Strawberry Shortcake Parfait 1 cup heavy cream 1 vanilla bean, scored 3/4 cup white chocolate, finely chopped 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced 1 tablespoon raw sugar 1 store-bought vanilla cake, cubed Instructions: For the vanilla-white chocolate whipped cream: Heat the cream and vanilla in a pot, stirring, until it s...
Rye Crusted Striped Bass with Lobster Crabmeat Mousse, Salsify Puree and Zinfandel Sauce 6 slices rye bread, crusts removed 6 (3-ounce) fillets striped bass 9 ounces Lobster Crabmeat Mousse, recipe follows 2 ounces clarified butter 9 ounces Salsify Puree, recipe follows 6 ounces Zinfandel Sauce, recipe follows 1 egg wh...
Grilled Garlic Shrimp with Romesco Sauce 2 pounds shrimp (16/20), peeled and deveined, tails on 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons sugar 1 teaspoon pimenton (smoked Spanish paprika) 1 teaspoon kosher salt 3 cloves garlic, grated 1 lemon, zested Romesco Sauce, for serving, recipe follows 1/4 cup marcona almonds, toaste...
Orange Liqueur Raspberries 2 half pints raspberries 2 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons orange flavored liqueur 8 ounces creme fraiche, to serve 6 Cinnamon Elephant Ears (see recipe) 1 cup sugar, divided Pinch kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1 sheet puff pastry, defrosted (recommended: Pepperidge Farm) Instructions: Po...
Mixed Roasted Potatoes With Herb Butter 1 1/2 pounds russet potatoes 1 1/2 pounds red-skinned potatoes 2 pounds sweet potatoes Kosher salt 1 tablespoon canola oil 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme 1/2 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary ...
Poached Salmon with Champagne Sauce 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large shallot, finely chopped 1 (750-ml) bottle brut Champagne 2 teaspoons lemon juice 2 sprigs fresh parsley, plus more for garnish 1 1/2 pounds salmon fillets 1/2 cup heavy cream 1 tablespoon white sauce mix Lemon slices, for garnish 1 (8-ounce) bag arugal...
Garlic Mashed Potatoes 6 Yukon Gold Potatoes, peeled and quartered 4 cups water 1 head garlic roasted 4 tablespoons butter 4 to 5 heavy cream, heated 2 tablespoons fresh bacon bits Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste Instructions: Cook the potatoes in 4 cups water for 30 minutes or until soft. Drain. Pass th...
Eggs in Tomatoes 4 beefsteak tomatoes Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 cup baby Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 6 ounces pork chorizo, casing removed, sausage crumbled 4 large eggs Queso fresco, for garnish Chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish Instructio...
Tropical Fruit Trifle Pound Cake, recipe follows Peach liqueur (or maracino, a Cuban cherry liqueur) Passion Fruit Pastry Cream, recipe follows Macerated Tropical Fruit, recipe follows Chantilly Cream, recipe follows Candied ginger, as a garnish 1 pound cake flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1 po...
Spaghetti Carbonara Pie 1 tablespoon butter 8 ounces pancetta 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse or kosher salt, plus more for the cooking water 1 bunch broccoli rabe 1 pound dried spaghetti 2 large eggs 2 to 3 large yolks 1 1/4 cups whole milk 1 teaspoon black pepper 8 ounces (about 2 cups) finely grated Parmesan and/...
Potato Latkes 6 medium russet potatoes, peeled 1 large onion, peeled 1 teaspoon sour salt (citric acid) 2 eggs 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons granulated onion Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper Vegetable oil, for griddle and deep-frying Instructions: Grate the potatoes and onion into a large container. ...
Pumpkin Pie in Squash Cups 1 1/2 cups plus 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon allspice 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 4 eggs, slightly beaten 30 ounces pumpkin puree 1/4 cup cream 20 ounces evaporated milk 6 acorn squash (or mini pumpkins) 6 egg whites (200 gra...
Creamed Peas with Fried Shallots 3 small shallots, thinly sliced into rings 1 cup half-and-half Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup all-purpose flour Pinch of cayenne pepper Vegetable oil, for frying 2 10-ounce packages frozen peas 1 5.2-ounce package soft cheese with garlic and herbs (such as Boursin) ...
Pan Seared Scallops with Sweet Yellow Corn and Black Truffle Succotash with Red Pepper Nage Corn: 2 cups milk 2 tablespoons kosher salt 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 8 ounces unsalted butter 3 ears corn on the cob Red Pepper Nage: 1 tablespoon olive oil 3 shallots, peeled 2 cloves garlic 2 whole red peppers, halved an...
Green Beans with Warm Bacon Dressing 1 1/2 pounds green beans, trimmed 1/4 pound smoked bacon, chopped (about 3 slices) 1/4 cup chopped shallots (about 2 shallots) 1 garlic clove, chopped 2 tablespoons sherry wine vinegar 1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oi...
Kale and Pear Green Smoothie ½ cup (120 ml) water 1 cup green grapes 1 orange, peeled, halved ½ ripe Bartlett pear, seeded, halved 1 small to medium size banana, peeled 1 cup (70 g) kale 2 cups (480 ml) ice cubes Instructions: 1.Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid. 2.Sele...
Scones About 11 ounces all-purpose flour About 5 ounces sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon baking powder About 3 ounces butter Milk Instructions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Mix all ingredients. Pour milk into the mix little by little until you have a dough, (a little stiff, not dry). Lightly flour your hands and roll the doug...
Pizza-fied Chicken 1 (5-ounce) raw boneless, skinless lean chicken breast cutlet, pounded to 1/2-inch thickness 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, plus more for seasoning tomatoes 1/4 teaspoon onion powder, plus more for seasoning tomatoes Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup diced green bell pepper 1/4 cup sliced mus...
Holiday Cookie Projects: Snowflakes, Dreidel Trios, and Ornaments 8 ounces (2 sticks) unsalted butter, slightly softened 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed 1 egg 1/2 cup dark molasses (not blackstrap) 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 3 1/4 cups cake flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground cin...
Individual Chocolate Raspberry Flourless Cakes 6 ounces sugar 3/4 cup water 12 ounces butter, unsalted 12 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped 5 eggs, large 5 egg yolks, large 4 tablespoons Framboise liqueur Instructions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium pan, combine sugar, water and butter. Bring to a boil. Rem...
Blueberry Lemon Ricotta Bruschetta 1 pint fresh blueberries 2 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1 1/2 cups whole-milk ricotta 1/4 cup heavy cream Zest of 1 lemon plus juice of 1/2 lemon 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper 1 small loaf French bread, sliced into twelve...
Tom Yum Soup 3 1/2 cups chicken stock 4 thin slices fresh galangal 2 kaffir lime leaves 1 lemongrass stalk, smashed and sliced 2 shallots, sliced 1 tablespoon roasted chili paste 2 tablespoons fish sauce 3 tablespoons lime juice 6 cherry tomatoes, chopped 8 Thai chilies 10 fresh straw or button mushrooms 6 large whole ...
Mussels \Luigi\ 3 tablespoons light oil or olive oil 1 small white onion, finely chopped 4 large cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 cup white wine 2 or 3 cans chopped plum tomatoes (32 to 48 ounces total) 1 tablespoon fresh chopped oregano leaves Salt and pepper 4 pounds fresh mussels, de-bearded, scrubbed and rinsed Past...
Mixed Berry Almond Cream and Spelt Stack 10 ounces firm tofu 1/2 cup lowfat vanilla soy milk 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 3 tablespoons finely crushed almonds 6 tablespoons maple syrup 1 cup sucanat sugar 1 cup lowfat vanilla soy milk 1/2 cup brown rice syrup (see note) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 pinch sea salt 1 tablespoon...
Lemon Kropla (Lemon Drop) Confectioners' sugar, for rimming the glass Lemon wedge, for rimming the glass 1 1/2 ounces vodka 1 ounce Cane Sugar Simple Syrup, recipe follows 3/4 ounce fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon turbinado sugar, such as Sugar in the Raw 3/4 ounce sweet sparkling white wine, such as Moscato d'Asti ...
Mashed Potatoes with Olive Oil and Herbs 2 pounds russet potatoes (about 4 medium), peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more as needed 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh basil 1 teaspoon minced fresh flat-leaf parsley 1 teaspoon minced fresh tarragon Freshly ground...
Spicy Beef Stir-Fry 1 tablespoon cornstarch 3 tablespoons Chinese Shaoxing rice wine, dry sherry or white vermouth 1 pound beef sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain into strips Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 2 tablespoons oyster sauce 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil 3 to 4 tablespoons peanut oil 1 1-inch piec...
Gingerbread Cake Truffles 1/2 cup sugar 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, softened, plus 1 tablespoon for greasing 1/3 cup molasses 1 large egg 1 1/2 cups flour 2 teaspoons ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup whole milk Lemon Cr...
Ganache Filling (for cake) 4 1/4 cups (35 ounces, 1000 grams) heavy cream 7 cups (42 ounces, 1200 grams) bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped 1/2 cup (4 ounces, 120 grams) Grand Marnier or Stoli Instructions: Heat the heavy cream in a 2-quart heavy-bottomed saucepan until bubbles begin to form around the edge of the p...
Beach Goers' Wraps 2 peaches 1/2 mango 6 slices fresh or canned DOLE®Pineapple Olive oil for brushing 2 teaspoons raspberry vinegar 1/4 teaspoon salt Ground black pepper, to taste 1 pkg. DOLE All Natural Endless Summer Kit 4 large (10-inch) wraps or tortillas Instructions: Cut peaches in half, remove seed. Cut into 1/4...
Smoky Chile Cornbread 4 strips bacon, chopped 2 cups cornmeal, white or yellow 1 cup all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 2 teaspoons baking soda 2 teaspoons salt 4 eggs 2 cups milk 1 canned chipotle chile, drained, stemmed, seeded and minced 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives, optiona...
Beef Filet Mignon and Mushrooms and Asparagus 3 Tbsp. olive oil salt pepper 1 clove garlic 4 Tbsp. olive oil 4 (4 oz.) Beef Filet Mignon 1 large onions peeled and cubed 3 cloves garlic chopped 2 lbs. brown mushrooms cut into Quarters 1 lb. asparagus cut into 1 inch pieces 1 cup chicken broth or beef broth 2 Tbsp. dried...
Black Powder Rubbed Dry-Aged Rib-Eye with Black Garlic Chimichurri, Crispy Pickled Fresnos and Melting Sweet Potatoes 1/4 cup black sesame seeds 2 tablespoons black peppercorns 1 tablespoon poppy seeds 1 teaspoon brown mustard seeds 1/4 cup kosher salt 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar 1 teaspoon dehydrated onion 1 teaspo...
Perfectly Flaky Pie Crust 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons granulated sugar 3/4 teaspoon table salt 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, small dice 1/4 cup shortening 7 to 8 tablespoons ice water Instructions: In a large bowl, mix together flour, salt, and sugar until well combined. Using clean hands, add butter...
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 23/4 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 sli...
Turista 3 brandied cherries Ice 1 1/2 ounces grapefruit juice 1 1/2 ounces tequila 3/4 ounce lime juice 3/4 ounce black pepper syrup Dash BBQ bitters Grapefruit slice, for garnish Instructions: Muddle the cherries in a glass, and then fill with ice. Add grapefruit juice, tequila, lime juice, syrup and 1 ounce water and...
Angel Food Cake with Tropical Fruit Compote 1 cup cake flour 1 cup sugar 12 large egg whites (egg whites from large eggs, no yolks in the whites!) Pinch salt 1 teaspoon cream of tartar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 lemon, zested 1 orange, zested 2 ripe mangoes, 1 peeled and coarsely chopped and 1 peeled and cut into 1...
Roasted Beet Salad 6 red beets, washed and tops trimmed Juice of 1 lemon 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 cup chopped roasted pistachios Instructions: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Wrap the beets in a square of tin foil. Pl...
Second Day Fried Stuffing Bites with Cranberry Sauce Pesto Oil, for frying Leftover stuffing 2 eggs 2 teaspoons milk 1 cup seasoned bread crumbs 1 cup cranberry sauce 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup walnuts Instructions: Preheat oil to 350 degrees F. Cut leftover stuffing into bite-sized cubes and set ...
Orange Love Blitz 2 1-liter bottles of Italian orange soda 1 1-liter bottle of Italian grapefruit soda 2 cups vodka 1 cup of Drambuie or an orange liquor Instructions: If Italian soda is hard to find in your neck of the woods, substitute with orange and grapefruit juice with the addition of either Pellegrino or seltzer...
Pork Loin with Pinot Noir Sauce 2 pounds pork tenderloin 10 slices applewood smoked thick-cut bacon, divided Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper 1/4 cup shallots, finely chopped 2 cups demi-glace 3/4 cup pinot noir wine Instructions: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Slice each tenderloin crosswise into 4 equ...
Salsa Roja 4 beefsteak tomatoes, halved 1 small Spanish onion, halved 4 tomatillos, husked and rinsed 1 jalapeno pepper, stemmed 1 dried chile de arbol, stemmed 1 canned chipotle chile in adobo sauce 1 clove garlic, crushed 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro Kosher salt Instructions: Preheat the broiler. Lay the toma...
Guinness Brownies Nonstick cooking spray, for greasing the pan 1 cup all-purpose flour 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder 1 teaspoon kosher salt One 11.2-ounce bottle stout beer, such as Guinness® Extra Stout 1 1/2 sticks (12 tablespoons) unsalted butter, cut into pieces 4 ounces bitt...
Marinated Halibut 1 pound skinless, boneless halibut 1 bunch mitsuba, finely chopped 1/3 cup daikon radish, grated 6 scallions, white and light green parts, finely minced Ponzu sauce, for dipping (recipe follows) Juice of 4 lemons 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 1 cup dark soy sauce 2 tablespoons tamari sauce 3...
Pio Nono with Manjar Blanco 5 eggs 2/3 cup sugar 1/2 cup sifted cake flour 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 1 teaspoon vanilla Powdered sugar to coat waxed paper Manjar Blanco (see recipe) Raspberry sauce (optional) Instructions: Line a jellyroll pan with parchment paper and set aside. Pre...
Spicy Fried Oysters on Jalapeno Caesar Salad 2 large egg yolks 4 cloves smoked garlic, minced 2 shallots, minced 4 anchovy fillets 2 tablespoons hot mustard 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar 3/4 cup canola oil 3/4 cup olive oil 4 roasted and chopped red jalapeno...
Mamma Mia Sangria 1 lemon, cut into wedges 1 orange, cut into wedges 1 extra-large orange, juiced 1 lime, cut into wedges 1 small (10-ounce) can chopped pineapple in juice, drained 1 tablespoon sugar substitute (recommended: Splenda) 1 bottle chilled red wine (recommended: Shiraz or Zinfandel) 1 liter chilled diet (zer...
Sauteed Boneless Pork Chops 2 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon oil 1 boneless rib end pork loin roast, cut into 6 generous 1-inch thick chops, each chop pressed lightly with fingertips to flatten Salt and ground black pepper 1/4 cup flour measured into a pie plate or other shallow pan A pan sauce Instructions: Heat the ...
Chocolate Tahini Dirt Cup Pumpkin Patches 3 large egg yolks 1/2 cup sugar (100 grams) 3 tablespoons cornstarch 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 1/2 cups whole milk 3/4 cup (180 grams) tahini 4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1...
Brined Pork Loin with Meyer Lemon Marmalade 1/3-tsp. kosher salt 1/3-cup brown sugar 8 cups water 1 Tbs. whole peppercorns 2 bay leaves 1 (3-4 lb.) pork loin, cleaned and tied with butcher's twine if necessary 1 (3-4 lb.) pork loin, cleaned and tied with butcher's twine if necessary 3/4-cup shallots, sliced 2 Tbs. pl...
Shrimp and Mahi-Mahi Ceviche 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce 1/2 cup fresh lime juice 1/2 cup white wine 2 tablespoons kosher salt 18 extra-large (16-20) shrimp, peeled, deveined and tails removed 24 ounces mahi-mahi, sliced on the bias 1/2-inch-by-1/2-inch-by-1/8-inch-thick 2 jalapenos, seeded, ribs removed and ...
Lomi Lomi Salmon 1 cup diced salt salmon (see Cook's Note) 5 medium tomatoes, diced 1 medium onion, diced 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions Sea salt 1 cup crushed ice Instructions: In a large bowl, cover the salt salmon with water and soak overnight. Drain and rinse the salmon. In a large bowl, add the salmon,...
Chicken Thighs with Creamy Mustard Sauce 8 medium bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (2 1/4 pounds) Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper Good olive oil 2 cups halved and thinly sliced yellow onions (2 onions) 2 tablespoons dry white wine 8 ounces creme fraiche 1 tablespoon good Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon whole-grai...
Tray-Baked Meringue with Pears, Cream, Toasted Hazelnuts and Chocolate Sauce 4 large free-range or organic egg whites 1 1/4 cups raw sugar Pinch sea salt 4 ounces hazelnuts, skins removed 2 (14-ounce) cans halved pears, in syrup 2 pieces stem ginger, thinly sliced, optional 7 ounces bittersweet chocolate (minimum 70 pe...
Stuffed Baby Peppers Vegetable oil cooking spray 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 ounces thinly sliced pancetta, chopped into 1/4-inch pieces 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped 3/4 cup ricotta cheese 1/3 cup grated Parmesan 1/2 cup frozen petite peas, thawed Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 24 (2 to 3-inch long) swee...
Chicken Salad Contessa 2 split (1 whole) chicken breasts, bone in, skin on (1 1/2 pounds) Good olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup pecan halves 1/2 cup walnuts halves 1/2 cup good mayonnaise 1/2 cup sour cream 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon leaves, divided 1 cup green grapes, cut in 1/2 L...
Soba with Slow Cooker Garlic and Ginger Pork 3 pounds boneless pork shoulder Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth 1 cup soy sauce 1/2 cup dry sherry 1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes 2 star anise p...
The Best\u202fChicken Stock\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f 4 pounds chicken backs and bones 3 medium carrots, peeled and quartered 2 stalks celery, quartered 1 large yellow onion, peeled and quartered 4 sprigs parsley 1 leek, green parts only 1 garlic bulb, halved crosswise 1 teaspoon black peppercorns Ins...
Portobello Cheesesteak Fries 1 bag frozen garlic and herb or steak fries, Ore-Ida Steak Fries preferred brand OR 4 Italian rolls 8 portobello mushroom caps 5 tablespoons butter 2 large onions 6 large cloves garlic Salt Ground white pepper and black pepper 1 large bay leaf 2 tablespoons thyme 1/2 cup d...
Spinach and Green Apple Salad 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon cider vinegar 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard Salt and freshly ground pepper 5 ounces baby spinach leaves (about 5 cups lightly packed) 1 Granny Smith apple 1/3 cup walnut pieces, toasted in a dry skillet over a medium-high flame until fragrant, about 2 minute...
Wayfare Tavern Peach Pie 5 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon kosher salt 1 pound unsalted butter 3 pounds peaches, pitted and sliced 1/2 pound brown sugar 1/2 pound granulated sugar 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon tapioca starch 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 ounce...