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Grilled Cheese with Chipotle Mayo and Bacon 1 teaspoon honey 1 canned chipotle pepper in adobo (if you like spicy, add an additional 1/2 teaspoon or more of the adobo sauce) 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons mayonnaise Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 slices white bread 4 thick slices processed American chees...
Irish Soda Bread 1/2 cup currants 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 3/4 cups cake flour 1/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 teaspoons fine salt 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cut into small pieces and chilled 1 1/2 cups buttermilk Instructions: Position a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 400 degrees F. Lightly b...
Wilted Escarole with Pine Nuts and Raisins Extra-virgin olive oil 4 cloves garlic, smashed Pinch crushed red pepper 1/4 cup pine nuts 1/4 cup golden raisins 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 large bunch escarole, cut into 2-inch lengths Kosher salt Instructions: Coat a large saute pan with olive oil and toss in the garl...
Bread and Butter Pickles and Pineapple Ginger Relish 4 slices pineapple 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 cup bread and butter pickles, chopped 3 ounces minced fresh ginger 1 habanero pepper, seeded and finely chopped Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste Instructions: Preheat an indoor grill pan. Place the ...
Asparagus-Fontina-Prosciutto Wraps 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed 2 tablespoons olive oil Salt and pepper 10 thin slices prosciutto 10 slices fontina Aioli, recipe follows 1 egg yolk 2 lemons, juiced 2 garlic cloves 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil Instructions: Saute or grill the asparagus until slight...
Jumbo Lump Crab Salad with Plantain Chips and Avocado 1 pound of jumbo lump crab meat, picked through for cartilage 1/4 cup diced red, yellow and green pepper 2 scallions, minced 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup ketchup 1 tomato, peeled and diced 1 lime juiced Salt and pepper Plantain chips Sliced avocado Instructions: In a ...
Lemon\u2013Poppy Seed Rolls 1 cup whole milk 1 1/4-ounce packet active dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons) 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon salt 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly, plus more for the bowl and the baking dish 2 large egg yolks 1 teaspo...
Miso Ramen with Fried Pork Cutlet 4 large eggs 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce 3 tablespoons mirin 1 tablespoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon chili garlic sauce 1 star anise 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 pounds pork neck bones (you could also use chicken wings or backs and necks) 1 cup coarsely chopped ginger 1 teaspoon...
Flourless Hazelnut and Dark Chocolate Torte 1 cup blanched hazelnuts 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate (at least 60% cacao) 1/4 cup canola oil 3 tablespoons butter 6 eggs, separated 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup dark brown sugar 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 tablespoons Dutch-process cocoa Instructions...
Spatchcock Chicken Sheet Pan Supper 2 tablespoons fresh oregano, minced 2 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves minced 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 lemons, halved Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper One 4-pound whole chicken, patted dry 1 pound small Yukon gold potatoes, halved 1 cup sliced zucchini piec...
Amaretto Biscotti 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 cup sugar 2 large eggs 2 tablespoons amaretto liqueur 1 teaspoon almond extract 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup raw almonds...
Tomato and Lentil Soup 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 small onion, chopped 1 (15-ounce) can peeled plum tomatoes 2 fresh chile peppers, chopped 19 ounces lentils, drained and rinsed Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 to 2 cups water Instructions: In a saucepan, heat the olive oil. Add the chopped onion and chile ...
Cubana Rum 1/3 cup apricot nectar 1/4 cup lime juice 1/4 cup apricot brandy 1/4 cup light rum 4 ice cubes Instructions: Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker. Cover and shake for 15 seconds. Strain into a glass and serve immediately.
Winter Greens Soup 1 leek, trimmed, halved, sliced 1 stalk celery, 2 ounces (56 g), rough chop 1 garlic clove, peeled 1 Tablespoon olive oil 3 cups (720 ml) vegetable broth 1 cup (240 ml) diced tomatoes, canned 2 cups (134 g) chopped kale 9 ounces (256 g) zucchini, halved, sliced ¼ teaspoon sea salt ¼ teaspoon ground b...
\Acqua Pazza\ with Sea Bass and Clams 8 tablespoons olive oil 1 large onion, thinly sliced 1 tablespoon minced garlic 2 cups tomato concasse 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper Generous pinch saffron threads 1 pound Littleneck clams, rinsed several times and drained 1 pound black mussels, debearded, rinsed several times and dr...
Rosemary Home Fries with Pancetta, Parmesan and Parsley 1 cup canola oil 1/2 cup fresh rosemary leaves 4 cloves garlic, crushed Salt and freshly ground black pepper One 1-inch-thick piece pancetta, diced 3 large russet potatoes, cooked in salt water until tender, cooled and diced Kosher salt and freshly ground black pe...
Escarole and Potato Soup 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 2 ribs celery, chopped 3 russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1\ pieces 4 cups low sodium chicken stock 2 cups water Salt and pepper 1 large head escarole, washed and sliced into 1/2\ ribbons Instructions: In a pot heat the oil over medium high hea...
Hearts of Passion 2 pounds milk chocolate, chopped 1/3 cup (75 grams) heavy cream 4 teaspoons (25 grams) corn syrup 7 ounces (225 grams) fresh passion fruit juice 17 ounces (500 grams) milk chocolate, chopped 1/4 cup (62 grams) Alize passion fruit liquor 1 ounce (30 grams) butter Instructions: Temper the 2 pounds of mi...
Clarified Milk Punch 8 Earl Grey tea bags 85 grams granulated sugar 1 cup ruby port 4 fluid ounces aged dark rum (not spiced) 2 fluid ounces Allspice Dram, recipe follows 2 fluid ounces freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 cup whole milk 1/2 cup allspice berries 2 1/2 cups navy-strength rum 200 grams granulated sug...
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: 1. Pulse the bacon in a foo...
Coconut Flan 1 1/2 cups sugar 2 cups coconut milk 6 eggs 1 tablespoon rum Zest of 2 limes 1/2 cup shredded coconut, toasted Instructions: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Bring a full kettle to the boil for a water bath. Melt 1 cup sugar with a spoonful of water in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-high heat unti...
French Onion Grilled Cheese 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature, or more as needed 1 Vidalia or sweet onion, diced 2 sprigs fresh thyme 1 teaspoon onion powder Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper 4 ounces mild Cheddar slices (about 6 slices) 4 ounces Swiss cheese slices (about 6 slices...
Bee Beem Bhop 3 ounces spinach Salt Sugar, for seasoning 3 ounces soy bean sprouts 3 ounces julienned zucchini, 3 ounces julienned carrot 2 ounces sliced shiitake mushroom 3 ounces sliced cabbage 3 ounces julienned white radish Salted green seaweed, for topping 1/2 ounce oil 1 ounce butter 1 1/2 cups cooked wh...
Bonfire Smoky Mary 2 shots bloody Mary mix 1 shot pepper vodka (recommended: Absolut Pepper) 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1/4 teaspoon adobo sauce from canned chipotle chiles in adobo 1/4 lemon, juiced Ice cubes Black pepper Green olive with pimento Pickled vegetable, for garnish like okra, green beans, optional I...
Pecorino Crackers 1 1/4 cups grated pecorino Romano 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/8 teaspoon cayenne 1 stick unsalted butter, softened 1 cup all-purpose flour Instructions: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Combine the cheese, salt, pepper, and cayenne in a medium bowl and stir to combin...
Pork Chops with Mushroom Cream and Hazelnuts, Roasted Blooming Onion with Ranch Dip, Roasted Spaghetti Squash Nonstick cooking spray 4 extra-large yellow onions (the biggest ones you can find!) Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 spaghetti squash, halved lengthwise and seeded 1 tablespoon olive oil 4 boneless pork l...
XO Sauce 4 ounces dried scallops, each thumb-size or smaller 4 ounces dried shrimp 4 cups boiling water 4 medium shallots (about 8 ounces), roughly chopped 6 cloves garlic, roughly chopped 1 1/2-inch piece ginger, peeled and roughly chopped 4 Thai bird chiles, chopped 1/4 cup Shaoxing wine 2 tablespoons oyster sauce 1 ...
Steamed Striped Bass with Ginger and Scallions One 2- to 3-pound whole striped bass, scaled and gutted (fins and gills removed) Nonstick cooking spray Kosher salt and white pepper 4 Chinese black mushrooms, soaked in warm water until softened, sliced thin 2-inch piece ginger, finely sliced like blades of grass 4 ...
Biscuits 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting 1/3 cup powdered milk 5 teaspoons baking powder 1 tablespoon sugar 2 teaspoons cream of tartar 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 stick (8 tablespoons) cold butter, cut into bits, plus 4 tablespoons butter, melted 1/2 cup shortening 1 1/2 cups buttermilk Ins...
Crispy Salmon Fillets One 1.5-kilogram/3.3-pound salmon side 1/4 cup unsalted butter (56 grams) 4 cups panko breadcrumbs 2 teaspoons garlic powder 2 teaspoons dried herbs (such as Herbs de Provence or Italian seasoning) Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 3 eggs 3/4 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard Nonsti...
Killer Inside Out Burger with Worcestershire Tomato Ketchup 1/4 pound bacon, chopped 1/2 cup minced red onions 3 tablespoons fresh uncooked chorizo, casing removed Salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 pounds ground chuck, 80/20 mix 1/2 pound Swiss cheese, thinly sliced, about 8 slices 4 kaiser rolls, split and toaste...
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 suga...
Peach Cobbler Cocktail Crushed ice 2 to 2 1/2 ounces rye whiskey 2 1/2 ounces peach nectar Dash bitters About 5 wedges frozen peaches, halved 3 to 4 fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped 1 lemon wedge Instructions: Fill a large wine goblet with crushed ice. Gently muddle the rye, peach nectar, dash of bitters, peaches, mi...
Thai Steak Soup 1/4 cup vegetable oil 12 ounces skirt steak Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 4 ounces stir-fry rice noodles 1 21/2 -inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced 1 red jalapeno pepper (1/2 chopped, 1/2 thinly sliced into rounds) 1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced (white and green parts separated)...
Slightly Adapted Mamo's Potato Pancakes 5 large or 6 small firm Yukon gold potatoes (about 2 1/4 pounds) 1 large onion, halved 1 large egg 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour or matzo meal Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper Vegetable or canola oil, for frying Applesauce or other toppings, for serving Instructions: Peel ...
Spice Rubbed Pork Chops with Horseradish Maple Glaze and Maple Glazed Grilled Sweet Potatoes 1 cup maple syrup 1/4 cup grated fresh horseradish 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon ancho chile powder 1/2 cup ancho chile powder 1 tablespoons paprika 1 tablespoon dry mustard 2 teaspoon dry oregano 1 tablespoon freshly...
Green Smoothie 1 cup peeled and coarsely chopped cucumber 1 cup Tuscan kale, coarsely chopped 1/2 cup to 1 cup green grapes, frozen 1/3 cup ice 1/4 cup picked fresh parsley leaves Juice of 1 lemon 1/2 green apple, cored and coarsely chopped Instructions: Add the cucumber, kale, grapes, ice, parsley, lemon juice and app...
Chicago-style Deep Dish Pizzas 8 ounces mushrooms, wiped clean and thinly sliced Chicago Style Deep Dish Pizza Dough, recipe follows 1 green bell pepper, cored and cut into thin rings 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon chopped fresh garlic 1 yellow onion, cut into thin rings 1 cup thinly sliced black olives 2 teaspoo...
Sweet Butter Toasts 3 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, optional 2 tablespoons butter 8 (1/2-inch thick) slices ciabatta bread Instructions: Mix the sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl, if desired. Melt the butter on a heavy griddle over medium heat. Coat both sides of the bread slices with the melted butter...
Pasta Shells with Broccoli, Feta and Olives 8 ounces medium shells Boiling salted water 1 clove peeled garlic 2 cups broccoli florets 1 1/2 cups chopped tomatoes 1 cup crumbled feta cheese 1/2 cup sliced Kalamata olives 3 tablespoons olive oil Salt and pepper Instructions: Add shells and garlic to a large pot of boilin...
Gina's Sweet Potato Salad 2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes 1/2 Vidalia onion, finely chopped 1 red pepper, seeded and finely chopped 4 green onions, thinly sliced 1/3 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons orange juice 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin Salt and freshly ground black pepper Inst...
Country Ham and Smashed-Potato Home Fries 1 1/2 pounds small new potatoes (as close to the same size as possible) Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 tablespoons butter 3 ounces thinly sliced country ham, diced (see Cook's Note) 1 medium onion, diced 1 red bell pepper, dice...
Almost-Famous Caramel Corn 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more for the baking sheet 1/3 cup popcorn kernels (preferably mushroom kernels) 1 cup sugar 3 tablespoons dark corn syrup 2 tablespoons molasses 2 teaspoons roasted peanut oil Kosher salt 1/2 cup raw peanuts Instructions: Put the vegetable oil and a few test ...
Rigatoni Pie alla Vodka 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 large shallot, finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes One 28-ounce can whole peeled tomatoes, with their juices One 15-ounce can whole peeled tomatoes, with their juices 1 cup vodka 1/2 cup heavy cream 1 cup loosely packed fres...
Lamb with Spinach and Garlicky Tahini Sauce 1 onion, roughly chopped 1 1/4 cups extra-virgin olive oil 1 lemon, zested 2 lemons, juiced 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin, plus more for garnishing 10 lamb noisettes, about 1 1/4-inches thick 8 tablespoons tahini 4 garlic cloves, minced or pressed 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt 1 packa...
Breakfast Frittata Squares 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 pound bulk sausage 10 ounces fresh spinach 1 dozen large eggs Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 8 ounces Cheddar, grated Instructions: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish thoroughly with the butter. Heat a pan o...
Roasted Garlic Thyme Butter 1 large or 2 small heads garlic, separated into cloves and peeled Extra-virgin olive oil to cover 1 cup (1/2 pound) unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 tablespoon finely minced fresh thyme Sea salt, preferably Gray salt Instructions: Put the garlic cloves in a saucepan with just enough ol...
White Pizza All-purpose flour, for dusting 4 (12 ounce) ball pizza dough, room temperature 8 ounces mozzarella, grated 5 to 6 ounces prosciutto, thinly sliced 4 handfuls arugula Olive oil, for drizzling Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper Instructions: Preheat your wood fired pizza oven 4 hours before cooking. ...
Linguica Crusted Roasted Salmon Cedar Plank 3 pounds salmon fillet 2 tablespoons olive oil Essence, recipe follows 8 ounces chopped linguica, or your favorite sausage 1/2 cup bread crumbs to bind 2 tablespoons grated lemon zest 2 tablespoons grated orange zest 2 tablespoons chopped chives 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika 2 ta...
Grilled Shrimp with Lemon-Dill Butter and Orzo Salad 2 cups lemon juice 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill 2 sticks unsalted butter, slightly softened Salt 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 1/2 cup olive oil 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped Salt and freshl...
Salisbury Steak 6 ounces minced onion 1 ounce minced garlic 3 tablespoons butter 2 pounds ground beef 4 eggs 8 ounces bread crumbs 4 ounces chopped flat leaf parsley 12 ounces cooked and diced button mushrooms 2 ounces butter 2 ounces flour 24 ounces veal stock 1 pound sliced button mushrooms 2 red onions, sliced 1/2-i...
Shot Glass Apps: Mint Chocolate Pudding 3 cups nonfat milk 1/2 cup packed fresh mint leaves (about 1/2 ounce), plus more, for garnish 2/3 cup sugar 1/4 cup cornstarch 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa 1/8 teaspoon salt 3 large egg yolks, lightly beaten 2 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract In...
Peanut Brittle 2 vanilla beans 3 1/4 cups or 500 grams unsalted toasted peanuts 1 scant cup or 200 grams granulated sugar 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon or 100 grams corn syrup 1 1/4 cup or 300 grams unsalted butter, cubed 1/4 cup or 80 grams honey 2 teaspoons or 6 grams salt 32 ounces bittersweet chocolate, tempered How to...
Nougat Montilimar 2 2/3 cups almonds, toasted 1 cup pistachios, toasted 2 1/2 cups sugar 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons corn syrup 9 tablespoons water 1 3/4 cups honey 1/3 cup egg whites (or 1 1/2 whites) Cornstarch, for dusting 8 to 12 ounces bittersweet chocolate, tempered Instructions: Toast the almonds and pistachios a...
Peanut Butter and Chocolate Cereal Treats Nonstick cooking spray, for the parchment and spatula 6 tablespoons unsalted butter One 10-ounce bag mini marshmallows One 18-ounce box peanut butter crunch cereal, such as Peanut Butter Cap'n Crunch 1 cup honey-roasted peanuts 6 ounces semisweet chocolate chips, melted...
The Cuke Cocktail 2 large cucumbers, peeled, seeded and rough chop (reserve peels for garnish) Ice 1 cup vodka 1 lemon, juiced Dash salt 3 sprigs mint Instructions: In a food processor or blender blitz the cucumbers until a smooth puree. Over a bowl strain the liquid using a fine mesh strainer. Discard the pulp. In a p...
Pan-Seared Steak and Onions 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 large onions, sliced 1 boneless sirloin steak (about 2 pounds) Salt and pepper 1/2 cup bourbon Instructions: In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions and...
Baked Teriyaki Wings with Blue Cheese Dressing 1/2 stick of butter 2 pounds pre-cut chicken wings Garlic salt 1 1/2 cups Teriyaki sauce Blue cheese dressing Pepper Instructions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Melt butter in a baking pan. Snip off wing tips and discard or save for another use. Find joint and cut wings in ...
Coconut Cherry Crumble Bars Nonstick cooking spray 2 cups (270 grams) flour 1/2 cup (60 grams) rolled oats 1/4 cup (25 grams) unsweetened desiccated coconut 1/2 cup (100 grams) packed brown sugar 3/4 teaspoon (3 grams) kosher salt 1 cup (250 milliliters) coconut oil, melted 1/2 teaspoon (2 1/2 milliliters) coconut extr...
Sweet and Sour Pulled Chicken Sandwich 1/4 cup hoisin sauce 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce 2 tablespoons mirin 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil 2 cups pulled rotisserie chicken 4 Hawaiian sweet rolls, sliced Butter, for toasting the rolls Pickled B...
Fresh Fruit in a Cool Ginger Broth An assortment of the freshest fruit available: Some suggestions - blueberries, blackberries, sliced pitted peaches or plums, kiwis peeled and quartered, sliced banana, mango or papaya, star fruit 1 cup pineapple juice Juice of 2 lemons 3 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons grated fresh gi...
Green Eggs and Ham One 3 x 5-inch slice Pizza Bianca Focaccia, recipe follows, or any focaccia 3 tablespoons Double Cream Ricotta, recipe follows, or any ricotta 2 tablespoons Classic Pesto, recipe follows, or any pesto Plenty of shaved pecorino 4 ounces prosciutto cotto (Italian boiled ham), thinly sliced 1 egg ...
Spreads 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup (2 sticks) butter 1 egg 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 teaspoon salt 6 to 8 ounces semisweet chocolate chips Assorted toppings as needed: chopped granola, chopped nuts, colored sprinkles, mini marshmallows, crushed graham crackers, chopped candy, caramel sauc...
String Bean and Onion Salad 1 quart water 2 pounds haricots verts 2 large red onions, thinly sliced 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 tablespoon olive oil Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste Instructions: Bring the water to a boil in a medium-sized saucepan. Trim and wash the beans, remove any blemished ...
Chili Paste 6 shallots, peeled 1 tablespoon coarse ground black pepper 2 Serrano chiles 3 Thai bird chiles 6 cloves garlic 2 stalks lemon grass, chopped, white part only 2 tablespoons minced ginger 1 tablespoon sugar 1 tablespoon kosher salt 2 limes, juiced 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce Canola oil Instructions: In ...
Sunny's Fish Escovitch 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar 1/2 cup dry white wine 5 to 6 whole black peppercorns 1 teaspoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice Kosher salt 1 large carrot, peeled and julienned 1 Vidalia onion, peeled, halved and thinly sliced 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded and julienned 1/2 cup vegetable oil 4 (1/2-...
German Potato Salad 2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, sliced 1/2-inch thick 4 ounces bacon, chopped Kosher Salt 1 yellow onion, chopped 1 cup low-sodium chicken stock 1/4 cup white wine vinegar 2 tablespoon grainy mustard 1 bunch chives, chopped Instructions: Place the sliced potatoes in a pot and cover with wa...
Red, White, and Blue Trifle 1 box red velvet cake mix, about 18 ounces (if you can't find red velvet cake use 1 box chocolate cake plus a bottle of red food coloring) 1 (16-ounce) tub whipped topping 2 pints blueberries 1 pint strawberries, tops removed Instructions: Bake the red velvet cake mix according to package di...
Chill'n Like a Villain Margarita 1/2 teaspoon ancho chili powder, for rimming glass 1 teaspoon salt, for rimming glass 4 sprigs cilantro 1 1/2 ounces 100 percent tequila blanco 3/4-ounce fresh lime juice 1/2-ounce agave nectar 2 ounces pineapple juice 1/4 cup mango, diced Ice cubes Instructions: Mix together the ancho ...
Gorgonzola Crostini 12 (1/3-inch-thick) baguette slices 3 ounces Gorgonzola crumbles, at room temperature 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans Honey Instructions: Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Place baguette slices in single layer on baking sheet. Toast in oven until golden, about 10 minutes. Sprinkle Gorgonzola on bague...
No-Fuss Fancy Garlic Bread 1/4 cup lightly packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves 1/4 cup lightly packed fresh basil leaves 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 4 cloves garlic, roughly chopped 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano 1 baguette Instructions: Preh...
Grilled Buffalo Chicken Thighs with Blue Cheese Slaw 1/3 cup low-fat buttermilk 1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 1/2 cups pre shredded carrots 1 1/2 cups celery matchsticks (from about 3 stalks) 1/3 cup hot sauce, such as Frank's Red Hot 2 tablespoons uns...
Halloween Spice Cake Butter 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for pan 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 2 teaspoons ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup packed light brown suga...
Marinated Vegetable Salad Kosher salt 1 medium head broccoli, stem removed and florets cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces 1 small head cauliflower, stem removed and florets cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces 1 pound frozen artichoke quarters 1/3 cup olive oil 1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 small clove garlic, finely gr...
Two-Spice Vanilla Tapioca Pudding 1/2 cup small pearl tapioca (if unavailable, use large pearl tapioca) 4 cups soy milk 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 egg yolks 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 3 egg whites, at room temperature 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar Instr...
Nanny's Basic Pecan Pralines 1 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup white granulated sugar 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream 1 1/2 cups whole pecans Butter, to grease cookie sheet Instructions: Place sugars, water and cream in a heavy, medium saucepan over moderate heat. Stir often and cook to a soft ball stage, about 8 to...
The Best Lemon Bars Nonstick cooking spray 1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour (see Cook's Note) 1/4 cup cornstarch 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 2 sticks (1 cup) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces 4 large eggs 2 large egg yolks 1 3/4 cup sugar 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt...
Deep-Dish Sausage Pizza 1 cup lukewarm water (about 110 degrees F; see Cook's Note) 1 packet active dry yeast 2 tablespoons sugar 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more as needed (see Cook's Note) 1 tablespoon kosher salt 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon ex...
Macaroni and Cheese Egg Roll 1/2 pound elbow macaroni 3 tablespoons kosher salt, plus additional for salting water and seasoning egg rolls 1/2 cup (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup milk 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese 2 tablespoons garlic powder 2 ta...
Avocado Salad 2 semi-ripe avocados 2 tablespoons torn fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves 1 mini cucumber, sliced 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon honey 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1 lime, juiced (about 2 tablespoons) I...
Pork Schnitzel 4 boneless pork loin chops (about 5 to 6 ounces each) 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 large eggs 1/2 cup milk 4 cups plain dried bread crumbs 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons butter 1 sprig thyme Lemon wedges Instructions: Begin by placing each...
Casa Chimayo Red Posole 2 to 3 pounds pork shoulder 1 teaspoon salt 1 bay leaf 1 onion, chopped fine 2 to 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon ground cumin 10 to 12 Casa Chimayo red chile pods* (see Cook's Note), rinsed, stems and seeds removed 4 cloves fresh, peeled garlic Salt 1 pound posole, dried and soaked overnight...
Sunset Martini 1 3/4 ounces raspberry vodka (recommended: Stoli Razberi) 2 ounces pineapple juice Dash Triple Sec Dash grenadine Instructions: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add all the ingredients and shake well. Strain the mixture into a martini glass and serve immediately.
Smoked Sausage and Black-Eyed Peas 1 pound smoked sausage 1 cup chopped yellow onion (1 medium) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon cayenne 4 cloves of garlic 5 sprigs of fresh thyme 4 bay leaves 3 teaspoons finely chopped parsley 8 cups chicken stock 1 pound black-eyed peas 1 tablespoon minced garlic 6 cornbread muffins 1 ...
Caution Flag Chili with Flat Tire Toppers 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan 2 poblano peppers, seeded and thinly sliced 2 pounds ground sirloin 1 medium onion, chopped 3 to 4 cloves garlic, chopped 2 tablespoons grill seasoning, a couple of palm fulls 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, eyeball i...
Funghi alla Fiorentina (Seared Mushrooms with Wilted Arugula) 3 tablespoons olive oil 8 ounces mushrooms, such as royal trumpets, cleaned and cut into 1-inch pieces Kosher salt 1/2 cup dried cranberries 1/3 cup chopped toasted walnuts 4 cups packed baby arugula Instructions: Heat a straight-sided medium skillet...
Oven-Roasted Wild Mushrooms with Goat Cheese and Chile Oil 8 cups mushrooms (combination of portobello or crimini, shiitake and oyster mushrooms), stems removed and sliced 3 tablespoons olive oil 4 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup thinly sliced shallots 1/2 cup chile oil, recipe follows 8 ounces goat cheese, cut into 8 sl...
Sheet Pan Spring Chicken Dinner 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped 1 tablespoon fresh parsley leaves, finely chopped 4 cloves garlic, grated 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (2 1/2 to 3 pounds) 1 pound baby rainbow car...
Microwave Breakfast Cake for One 1 tablespoon milk or non-dairy milk 1/2 teaspoon chia seeds 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 egg yolk 1/2 very ripe medium banana, mashed (see Cook's Note) 3 tablespoons white whole wheat flour 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1 tablespoon peanut butter 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, plus additi...
Pompano Fillet with Flying Fish Roe 1/4 cup lime juice 1/4 cup sweet rice wine (mirin) 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1 pound pompano fillets, skinless and boneless Wondra flour for dredging Salt and pepper to taste 2 tablespoons peanut oil 2 to 4 ounces flying fish r...
Caprese Bites 1 pint yellow cherry tomatoes (as small as possible) 1 pint red cherry tomatoes (as small as possible) 2 blocks fresh mozzarella, preferably mozzarella di bufala (cubed) 1 bunch fresh basil Balsamic vinegar salt Instructions: On decorative toothpick skewer one cherry tomato, a basil leaf and a cube of moz...
Couscous with Spiced Almonds 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 cup whole blanched almonds. 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika 1 teaspoon sea salt 3 cups chicken stock or vegetable stock Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 1/2 cups couscous Inst...
Fava Bean Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette and Shaved Manchego Cheese 4 cups shucked fresh fava beans 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons minced garlic 1/4 cup olive oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/4 pound Manchego cheese, shaved thinly (or Asiago or Romano) 2 tablespoons finely chopped flatleaf parsley Inst...
Potee Savoyard 2 pounds bacon 1 pig foot 1 whole ham hock 1 cured pig neck 1 whole savoy cabbage, quartered, cored, and each section quartered again 1/2 white cabbage, quartered, and then each quarter halved White vinegar 2 teaspoons crushed white peppercorns 1 tablespoon juniper berries 1 teaspoon cumin 2 bay leav...
Whole Roasted Snapper 1 yellow tail snapper (1.5 pounds) 1/2-ounce shredded fennel Salt Fine ground black pepper Canola oil 1 1/2 ounces bias cut fingerling potatoes 1-ounce baby carrots 1-ounce bias cut fennel 1-ounce bias cut celery 2 baby artichokes 4 stalks asparagus 1-ounce large diced red onions 2 ounces rich vea...
Maeve Cheese Fries 4 slices bread (about 1/4-inch thick) 2 tablespoons butter 1/2 cup grated hard cheese 1/2 cup processed or cream cheese 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1 clove garlic, crushed 1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds Pinch of black pepper 2 chopped shallots or spring onions (scallions) 1 egg Bacon fat or butter for frying In...
Brown Butter Scallop Rolls 1 pound sea scallops (about 16), \foot\ muscles removed Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 6 sprigs thyme, leaves stripped 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more for the rolls 4 potato hot dog ro...
Dumplings with Ginger Dipping Sauce 1/4 cup red-wine vinegar 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce 2 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon Asian sesame oil 1 scallion, thinly sliced 2 teaspoons grated peeled ginger root 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1/2 pound lean ground pork 1 scallion, finely minced 1 tablespoon reduced...
Puff Pastry Wrapped Brie 1 egg 1 tbsp. water 1/2 of 17.3-oz. pkg. Pepperidge Farm® Puff Pastry Sheets (1 sheet), thawed 1 (8 ounces) Brie cheese round Instructions: 1. Heat oven to 400 degrees F. Beat egg and water in bowl. 2. Unfold pastry on lightly floured surface. Roll into 14\ square. Place cheese in center. Fold ...
Fetafire Chicken 1 cup olive oil 1 cup vegetable oil 1/4 cup lemon juice 1 tablespoon dried oregano 1 tablespoon kosher salt 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast 1 pound crumbled feta 3 ounces pureed roasted red pepper 2 ounce...