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Roasted Lamb Medallions Rolled 8 lamb medallions 10 freshly minced garlic cloves, divided 2 teaspoons hickory bacon salt 1/4 cup olive oil 1 cup seasoned bread crumbs 1/8 cup grated Pecorino Romano 1 teaspoon bacon salt 2 cups chopped crimini mushrooms Instructions: Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Put the lamb in a ...
Grilled Chicken with White Wine Mushroom Sauce 4 cups water 1 lemon, quartered and juiced 1/4 cup sugar 1 cup kosher salt Four 6-ounce boneless chicken breasts with skin 4 drops liquid smoke 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 8 sage leaves Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 1...
Emeril's Fried Turkey 1/2 cup Emeril's Creole Seasoning (Essence), recipe follows 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon liquid Zatarian's Concentrated Crab and Shrimp Boil (optional) 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pinch ground cloves 1/4 cup apple cider 1 tablespoon ground allspice 1 cup salt 3/4 cup honey 1 (12-ounc...
Creamy Pumpkin Soup with Toasted Hazelnut Frico 1/4 cup hazelnuts 3/4 cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano Olive oil, for drizzling 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onion 1/3 cup finely chopped carrot 1/3 cup finely chopped celery 4 teaspoons finely chopped fresh sage leaves 1 teaspoon groun...
Frozen Sangria 1/2 cup blueberries 1/2 cup raspberries 1/4 cup orange juice One 750-milliliter bottle rosé wine 2 1/2 cups strawberries 3/4 cup coconut-flavored rum 1/4 cup superfine sugar Fresh mint sprigs, for garnish Instructions: The day before, add the blueberries, raspberries, orange juice, 1 cup of the wine, 1 c...
My Mama's Braciole 8 slices beef braciole, beef very thinly sliced Coarse salt and black pepper 8 slices prosciutto di Parma 1 1/2 cups plain bread crumbs, eyeball it 1/2 cup milk, eyeball it 2/3 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano, 3 handfuls 1 small onion, finely chopped 1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves, a couple of handfuls, ch...
Braised Clams with Shrimp and Chorizo 1 tablespoon oil 2 garlic cloves, minced 4 shallots, sliced thin 1/2 cup chopped chorizo 32 clams rinsed 32 shrimp, 16/20 per pound, peeled, cleaned 1 cup white wine 4 cups clam juice 2 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon chopped herbs (thyme, parsley, and rosemary) Garlic bread, recip...
Kentucky Hot Browns 1 skin-on, bone-in turkey breast half (about 2 pounds) 4 teaspoons vegetable oil Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 4 ounces slab bacon, chopped 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 1/2 cups whole milk 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese ...
Parrot Bay Key Lime Mojito Citrus 2.5 oz. Captain Morgan Parrot Bay Key Lime Rum (25 oz. per bottle) 2.5 oz. club soda 2 sprig(s) mint 1 lime wedge Instructions: Muddle mint. Fill glass with ice. Add Captain Morgan Parrot Bay Key Lime Rum and club soda. Garnish with a lime wedge.
Grilled Tuna Nicoise Platter 8 (1-inch-thick) fresh tuna steaks (about 4 pounds) Good olive oil Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 3/4 pound French string beans (haricots verts), stems removed and blanched 1 recipe French Potato Salad, recipe follows 2 pounds ripe tomatoes, cut into wedges (6 small tomatoes) 8 har...
\Miles Standish\ Stuffing 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for the bread 3 onions, halved and cut into thin slices 8 stalks celery, cut into thin slices 12 slices white sandwich bread Kosher salt and freshly ground white pepper 2 tablespoons fresh thyme 10 fresh sage leaves, cut into thin strips 1 teaspoon drie...
Salad Chinois 1 (10-ounce) can premium chunk chicken breast, drained and chilled 2 cups coleslaw mix (shredded cabbage and carrots, without sauce) 1 (14-ounce) can chow mein vegetables, drained and chilled Dressing, recipe follows 1 (5-ounce) bag prepared green salad 1 (5-ounce) can chow mein noodles 1 (11-ounce) can m...
Stout Braised Short Ribs with Barley 4 1/2 pounds bone-in short ribs, cut into 4-inch pieces Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup canola oil 2 medium carrots, roughly chopped 2 celery ribs, sliced 2 medium onions, roughly chopped 4 cloves garlic, sliced 6 sprigs fresh thyme 2 bay leaves 2 sprigs fresh ro...
Homemade Cheesecake with Raspberry and Chocolate Sauce 3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened 4 eggs 1 cup sugar 1 pint sour cream 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 (10-inch) Graham Cracker pie crust 1 pint raspberries 2 cups water Your favorite chocolate sauce Instructions: Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Beat cream cheese, eggs,...
Chicken Fried Steak 1 pound boneless top round, trimmed 1 1/2 cups buttermilk 2 cups all-purpose flour Salt and freshly ground black pepper 3 eggs 1/4 cup milk 2 cups crushed butter crackers (recommended: Saltine) 1 1/2 cups panko bread crumbs 1 cup canola oil Drunken Pork Gravy, recipe follows 1 pound ground pork Salt...
Tarta Tres Leches 1/2 cup butter 1 1/2 cups sugar (1 1/4 cups for high altitude) 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 1/4 cups sifted cake flour, plus 2 tablespoons 3 teaspoons baking powder (1 1/2 cups for high altitude) 1 teaspoon salt (1/2 teaspoon for high altitude) 2/3 cup milk 2 cups homemade Shortbread, recipe fo...
Tacozagna and Banana Cheesecakes 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided 2 1/2 pounds ground turkey or ground sirloin 1 zucchini 2 carrots, peeled 1 onion, peeled 3 cloves garlic, peeled 3 tablespoons chili powder, 3 palm fulls 2 teaspoons ground cumin, 2/3 palm full 1 tablespoon coriander, a palm full Salt and freshly gr...
Bittersweet Chocolate Chip Cookies 1 cup plus 6 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon fine salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick), at room temperature 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 large egg, at room temperature 3/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 6 ou...
Spanish Chicken and Rice Soup 2 tablespoons butter 1/4 cup broken vermicelli or thin spaghetti, 1 inch pieces 1/2 cup long-grain white rice 1 quart chicken stock 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breast, rinsed 1 small white or yellow onion, peeled and halved 2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, finely chopp...
Prosciutto and Melon 4 ounces prosciutto di Parma or prosciutto San Daniele 1 good, ripe melon of your choice Instructions: Peel melon, cut into 1/2-inch wide wedges. Remove seeds. Arrange on plate with prosciutto.;
Curried Potato Veggie Burgers 1 8- to 10-ounce russet potato, pierced with a fork 4 tablespoons unsalted butter Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1 cup very finely chopped cauliflower florets and stems (from 1/4 small head) 1 small carrot, quartered lengthwise and thinly sliced 1 serrano ch...
Grilled Eggplant Parmesan 2 medium eggplants 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving 1 teaspoon fresh oregano, chopped Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper 4 beefsteak tomatoes, sliced into 1/2-inch-thick rounds 8 ounces fresh mozzarella, sliced into 1/4-inch-thick rounds Freshly grated Parmesan, ...
Grilled Beef Satay 1 pound beef tenderloin, cut into 2-inch strips 20 wooden skewers, soaked in water 30 minutes 1 cup plain yogurt 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 tablespoon curry powder 1/2 lemon, juiced Vegetable oil, for grilling Cilantro leaves, for garnish Instructions: Thread the beef...
Roast Diver Scallops with Baked Fingerling Potatoes and White Truffles 1 pound fingerling potatoes, \Ruby Crescent\ 1/2 cup Kosher salt, for baking potatoes 1 small bunch fresh chervil, or flat leaf parsley if unavailable, 1/2 chopped, 1/2 reserved for garnish 2 ounces white truffle oil 4 tablespoons whole unsalted but...
Chicken Pot Pie 1 stick (8 tablespoons) butter 3 cups small-diced onions 1/2 cup minced garlic 2 teaspoon kosher salt 3 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 12 cups chicken stock 3 cups small-diced carrots 3 cups small-diced celery 3 cups diced potatoes, parboiled 1 cup frozen peas 5 pounds...
Grilled Portobello Mushrooms with Balsamic 6 cloves garlic, unpeeled 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 4 large portobello mushrooms, wiped of any dirt, washed and quickly dried, if necessary Instructions: Preheat the grill. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. ...
Spinach-Artichoke Dip Stuffed Grilled Chicken 8 ounces spinach and artichoke dip 4 ounces crumbled feta 1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds 4 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper Instructions: Mix together the spinach and artichoke dip, feta and caraway in a bowl until very sm...
Passion Yellowtail Snapper 2 (7-ounce) portions yellowtail snapper fillets, rinsed Pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoons dry white wine Passion Fruit Beurre Blanc, recipe follows 2 teaspoons toasted sweetened coconut 6 slices mango 1 small shallot, mince...
Baked Red Snapper Prepared Whole 4 tablespoons butter, at room temperature, plus more for foil 1 shallot, finely chopped 1 whole red snapper, cleaned and scaled 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 6 to 10 fresh thyme sprigs 6 to 8 thin lemon slices Instructions: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lin...
Mac n Cheese Bar Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 16 ounces small elbow macaroni 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for greasing the baking dish 1 small onion, finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 cup all-purpose f...
Spicy Pork Chile Stew 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 3 pounds boneless pork shoulder, diced Kosher salt 1 large white onion, diced 1 1/2 cups diced Hatch or Anaheim chile peppers 1 small green bell pepper, diced 1 small red bell pepper, diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth 1 pound Yukon gold potat...
Apricot Rice Pudding 1 cup raw short-grain rice, rinsed in a colander until the water runs clear (recommended: Arborio) 4 1/2 cups whole, 2 percent fat, or 1 percent fat milk 1/4 cup diced dried apricots 1/4 vanilla bean, split lengthwise 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest 4 egg yolks 1/2 cup sugar Whipped cream, f...
Key Lime Pie Doughnut Bites 2 cups egg yolks 2 cups key lime juice 1 3/4 cups sugar 1 1/2 sticks butter 16 ounces cream cheese 3 1/2 ounces sugar, plus more for coating 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 4 eggs Oil, for frying Instructions: For the key l...
Turkey-Apple Swedish Meatballs For the meatballs: 3 cups packed torn pumpernickel bread 1 cup whole milk 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 6 small shallots, chopped (about 1/2 cup) 1 Granny Smith apple, peeled and grated 2 cloves garlic, minced Pinch of ground cinn...
Tuscan Bean Dip 1 small baguette, thinly sliced 4 cloves garlic 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus additional for seasoning 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 sprigs fresh rosemary, leaves stripped (about 1 1/2 tablespoons) Pinch crushed red pepper 1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained Crisp vegetables, fo...
Dirty Martini 2 1/2 shots Gin 1/2 shot of brine from cocktail olives 1/8 shot extra-dry Vermouth Instructions: Shake ingredients with ice in cocktail shaker and strain. Serve chilled.
Baked Cavatappi With Artichokes and Fennel Kosher salt 1 pound cavatappi 2 tablespoons extra-virigin olive oil, plus more for brushing 4 cloves garlic, sliced Pinch of red pepper flakes 1 28-ounce can plum tomatoes 1 15-ounce can plum tomatoes 4 large sprigs basil 1 cup fresh ricotta cheese 1 1/2 cups chopped frozen ar...
Spaghetti with Pecan-Herb Pesto 1 1/2 cups packed fresh basil leaves 1 1/2 cups packed fresh Italian parsley leaves 1 clove garlic 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 cup freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano 1/2 cup pecans Kosher salt1 pound spaghetti Finely grated zest of 1 lemon Instructions: Preheat the oven to 350 deg...
Pan-Roasted Chicken With Leeks 3 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 8 chicken drumsticks (about 2 pounds) Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 3 cloves garlic, smashed 1 bunch leeks, white and light green parts only, halved lengthwise and sliced 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth 1/2 cu...
Arugula-Basil Pesto with Pine Nuts, Parmesan and Ricotta 1/3 cup pine nuts 1 1/2 cups arugula 1 1/2 cups basil Kosher salt 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 to 1/2 cup ricotta cheese (optional) Instructions: Toast the pine nuts in a dry skillet until lightly browned; let cool. Pulse in a...
Zucchini Hash 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon butter 1/2 pound zucchini, cubed 1/2 pound yellow squash, cubed 1/2 red onion, diced 1/4 cup chives, cut into 1/2-inch pieces Salt and freshly ground pepper Instructions: In a large skillet, heat oil and butter over high heat. Add zucchini, squash and onion...
Grilled Wings with Honey Bourbon Glaze and Roquefort Dip 2 pounds chicken wings, drumettes and flats 1 cup kosher salt 1 cup white vinegar 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup chiles de arbol 1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil 1 yellow onion, thinly sliced 2 cups honey 1/2 cup very grainy mustard 2 cups bourbon whisky 1 c...
Raspberries Romanoff 1 pint carefully sorted raspberries 1/3 cup kirsch 1 1/2 cups heavy cream 1/4 cup powdered sugar (confectioners' sugar) Instructions: Marinate berries in 1/3 cup kirsch and chill. Beat cream stiff, gradually adding sugar. Mix lightly with the berries, chill thoroughly and serve in tall thin glasses...
Ron's Carrot Cake with White Chocolate Buttercream Butter and flour, for greasing the pans 3 cups (13 1/2 ounces) all-purpose flour (sift first, then gently spoon into measuring cup) 1 tablespoon baking powder 2 teaspoons salt 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger 1 teas...
Dijon Mustard and French Ham Sandwich 2 large baguettes 1 pound French or American ham 1 pound buffalo mozzarella 1 head romaine lettuce 3 tomatoes, sliced Dijon mustard Instructions: Begin by slicing each baguette into 3 sections. Cut each section in half horizontally. Layer each sandwich with desired amount of ham, m...
Pesto Chicken Wrap with Sun-Dried Tomatoes 1/4 teaspoon salt or more to taste 1 cup plain couscous 1 garlic clove, peeled 2 cups fresh basil leaves 3 tablespoons olive oil 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/3 cup coarsely chopped walnuts 4 large burrito-size flour tortillas 12 ounces sh...
Spiced Sugar Doughnuts 3 1/2 cups flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon allspice 1 cup sugar 2 large eggs 3 tablespoons melted butter 1 cup milk Vanilla sugar Instructions: Into a large bowl sift the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and allspi...
Rice a Munee 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 cup broken vermicelli 2 cups basmati rice 3 ounces prosciutto, chopped 1 cup diced yellow onions 1 red bell pepper, diced 2 tablespoons minced garlic 3/4 cup frozen peas 1/2 cup white wine 3 1/2 cups chicken stock Salt and freshly cracked black pepper ...
Noodles with Sesame Sauce 2 tablespoons smooth peanut butter 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce 2 tablespoons chili oil 4 tablespoons sesame oil 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 2 teaspoons sugar in a bowl MSG 12 ounces dried wheat noodles 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted Fresh coriander leaves, for garnish Instructions: Combin...
Cumin Beef Stir-Fry 1 pound skirt steak, cut along the grain into 1/4-inch-thick strips Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 4 teaspoons cumin seeds 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil 1 teaspoon sugar 1 yellow bell pepper 1 Fresno chile pepper 1 bunch scallions 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoo...
Whole-Wheat Linguine with Green Beans, Ricotta, and Lemon 1 pound whole-wheat linguine 1/2 cup part-skim ricotta 3 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 pound French green beans, trimmed and halved lengthwise 1 clove garlic, chopped 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes 1 lemon, zest...
Tulip Cupcakes 1 cup white candy melts 1 12-ounce bag pink candy melts 1/2 cup vanilla frosting Yellow food coloring 12 cupcakes with vanilla frosting Yellow and black licorice sticks (from a bag of bridge mix) Instructions: Melt the white and pink candy melts separately. Arrange 12 plastic spoons facedown on a cutting...
Basic Sugar Cookie Dough 1 stick unsalted butter, softened 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 large egg 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt Instructions: Cream butter and sugar with an electric mixer until pale and fluffy (1 to 2 minutes). Add egg and vanilla and continue beating u...
Giant Cookie Dough-Stuffed Pretzel Nonstick cooking spray, for the baking sheet 1 cup packed light brown sugar 1 1/2 sticks (12 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 cup milk 1 1/2 cups mini semisweet choco...
Grilled Paella with Chicken, Chorizo, Shrimp and Mussels 2 lemons 4 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth 2 1/2 teaspoons saffron threads 3/4 pound large shrimp (shells on) Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 1 red bell pepper, chopped 1 onion, chopped 3 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped 4 cloves garlic 2 pounds chicken ...
Mini Meatball Minestra and Grilled Provolone 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 pound pancetta, diced 1 medium-large onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, grated or finely chopped 2 heads escarole, chopped Salt and freshly ground black pepper Freshly grated nutmeg, to taste 1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans, drained 2 ...
Savory French Toast with Swiss Chard and Eggs 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 small onion, thinly sliced 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes 1 large bunch Swiss chard, chopped (leaves and stems separated) Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 7 large eggs 1/2 cup whole milk 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh sage 4 ...
Ham and Fontina Frittata 1 pound ham steak, from packaged meats case of market 1 tablespoon (1 turn around the pan) olive oil 2 tablespoons butter 12 extra large eggs 1/2 cup milk or half-and-half Salt and pepper 2 cups (8 to 10 ounces) Danish Fontina, shredded Instructions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Trim any conn...
Tomato Sauce Variations: Curry, Southwest and Provencal 3 tablespoons peanut oil 2 medium onions 3 garlic cloves, crushed and minced 1 1 /2 to 2 cups tomatoes, peeled chopped Bottle of unrefined peanut oil for display 2 tablespoons freshly grated ginger 2 tablespoons cider vinegar Ground cumin Ground coriander Turmeric...
BLAT Pizza 1 pound pizza dough 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for drizzling, optional 3 cups shredded mozzarella 12 ounces bacon, cooked and chopped 2 shallots, sliced thin 2 cups baby heirloom tomatoes, sliced 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan 1 avocado, sliced 2 cups baby ...
Crawfish and Pasta 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 large onion, finely diced (about 3/4 cup) 1 red pepper, julienned 1 yellow pepper, julienned 2 ribs celery, diced 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon flour 1 cup hot water 1 pound orzo pasta, cooked according to packag...
Marinara Sauce 4 ounces grapeseed oil 1 cup medium dice carrots 1 cup medium dice celery 1 cup medium dice onions 6 cloves garlic 1 teaspoon chile flakes 1/2 cup white wine 1 large potato, peeled, cut into medium-size pieces and blanched 4 cups crushed tomatoes 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1 tablespoon fresh...
Pastel de Tres Leches Three Milk Cake 10 eggs, kept at room temperature for 1/2 hour 1 cup all-purpose flour, sifted 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 cup granulated sugar 1 tablespoon vanilla extract Confectioners' sugar 2 cups heavy cream 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, sifted 2 cups chopped straw...
Mini Biscuit Breakfast Sandwiches With Spicy Frittata 2 1/4 cups of your favorite all-purpose baking mix, such as Bisquick About 1/3 cup buttermilk, plus more for brushing About 1/3 cup milk 2 jalapenos 1/4 cup heavy cream 8 large eggs Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 3 tablespoons canola oil 8 ounces br...
Sherla's Southern Greens 1 pound bacon, diced 2 Spanish onions, sliced 4 cloves garlic, sliced thin 1 pound collard greens 1 pound kale 1 pound mustard greens 1 pound Swiss chard 1 teaspoon red chile flakes 1 large pinch salt 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 1 teaspoon sugar Your favorite hot sauce (I love Sriracha) Instructio...
Swordfish Panini with Arugula and Lemon Aioli 2/3 cup mayonnaise 1 lemon, zested 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 clove garlic, minced 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil 4 (6-ounce) pieces swordfish, about 1-inch thick Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoo...
Zing! Sauce 1 cup chopped fresh herbs, such as parsley, cilantro, basil, mint, or a combination 1 jalapeño or serrano chili, seeded for less heat, roughly chopped 1 garlic clove, smashed 1/4 cup vegetable or olive oil 2 tablespoons lime juice 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt Instructions: Combine all ingredients in...
Robert Duvall's Crabcake Recipe 1 pound jumbo lump crabmeat 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon dried mustard 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 2 lightly beaten eggs 1/2 small onion, finely chopped 17 saltine crackers, finely chopped 1/3 cup corn oil Instructions: Preheat...
Curry Mango Dip 4 ounces cream cheese, softened 8 ounces sour cream 1 1/2 tablespoons curry 1/2 teaspoon cayenne 1/2 cup mango chutney Instructions: In medium bowl combine cream cheese and sour cream. Add curry, cayenne and chutney. Stir well to combine and chill. Serve in bowl with potato chips or vegetables.
Throwdown's Fish Escovitch 1 large red onion, thinly sliced and rings separated 1 cup red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves 4 cups fresh orange juice 1 habanero or Scotch Bonnet 6 whole allspice berries 2 teaspoons gra...
Quickest Roasted Chicken Dinner 2 chicken breasts with skin and on the bone 4 paper thin lemon slices 8 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 4 sprigs thyme or any fresh herb you like Coarse grained salt and cracked black pepper 1 cup fat-free, low sodium chicken broth 1 lemon, juiced Instructions: Preheat oven to 450 degrees F...
French Chocolate Bark 8 ounces very good semisweet chocolate, finely chopped 8 ounces very good bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped 1 cup whole roasted, salted cashews 1 cup chopped dried apricots 1/2 cup dried cranberries Instructions: Melt the 2 chocolates in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water. Mean...
Ally's Eggplant Parmesan 2 eggplants Whole wheat organic flour 5 brown omega-3 cage-free eggs or egg whites Italian-flavored breadcrumbs or whole wheat breadcrumbs Olive oil 3 cups homemade plum tomato sauce 1 1/2 cups 2-percent mozzarella cheese Instructions: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare a cookie sheet w...
Skillet Cornbread With Strawberry Jam 1 1/4 cups coarsely ground cornmeal 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup sugar, plus more for sprinkling 1 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/3 cup whole milk 1 cup buttermilk 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 1 stick unsalted butter, melted 1 pound strawber...
Sweet Fruit Compound Butter 2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, at room temperature 1/4 cup blackberry jam 1 tablespoon minced fresh mint leaves 1/2 teaspoon salt Instructions: Add the butter to a large mixing bowl and beat with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula until smooth. Add the jam, mint and salt and swirl in until ...
Cookie Truffles 2 cups roughly crumbled sugar cookies 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar 4 ounces cream cheese, softened 2 tablespoons chocolate-hazelnut spread Toppings of your choice, such as crushed pretzels, toasted and finely chopped pistachios and chocolate cookie crumbs, for rolling Instructions: Mix the crumble...
Crepes with Blueberry Stuffing and Rhubarb Compote 2 eggs 1/2 cup milk 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon sugar 1/2 cup flour Unsalted butter for skillet 1 tablespoon orange or tangelo marmalade Blueberry stuffing, recipe follows Rhubarb compote, recipe follows Mint, for garnish 1 cup blueberries 1 tablespoon granulated mapl...
Herb and Garlic Roast Pork Loin with Roasted Pears and Onions 1 1/2 pounds boneless pork loin Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, plus more for serving 1 1/2 teaspoons minced fres...
Cod Fish Cakes 1/2 pound salt cod 1 small onion, thinly sliced 1 bay leaf 4 peppercorns 2 cups water 2 to 3 cups boiled potatoes Seasonings (possible suggestions: onion, parsley, black pepper, or other) 2 eggs Salt Butter or bacon drippings 2 cups cornmeal Instructions: Soak the salt cod in cold water. Salt cod needs a...
Berry Shortcakes 1 3/4 cup flour 2 tablespoons sugar, and 2 additional tablespoons 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 stick unsalted sweet butter, chilled 1/2 cup light cream 4 cups mixed berries, fresh or frozen, thawed and drained Whip cream Instructions: Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Sift flour, sugar, ...
Sundried Cherry Pesto with Purple Passion Rice 1/2 cup sundried cherries 1/4 cup white wine 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 1/2 links vegetarian sausages, sliced on the bias 1 portobello mushroom, thinly sliced 1 carrot, julienned 1/2 cup julienned leeks 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves 1/4 cup roasted walnuts 6 to 10 cloves roaste...
Smoked Paprika Open Face Lasagna 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 pound Mexican chorizo sausage, removed from casing 1 pound ground beef 1 onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 cup red wine 1 (28-ounce) can crushed Italian tomatoes 3 tablespoons smoked paprika, divided 1/2 cup pa...
Blood Orange Trifles 5 blood oranges 2/3 cup sugar 3 tablespoons orange-flavored liqueur 3 large egg yolks 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1/2 cup cold heavy cream 14 crisp ladyfingers, broken in half Chopped pistachios, for topping Instructions: Cut off the ends of the blood oranges. Slice off the peel and white pith with a pa...
Frittata Subs 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 onion, chopped 2 bell peppers (1 red, 1 green), chopped Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 10 large eggs, lightly beaten 1/2 cup milk 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 8 slices provolone cheese (about 4 ounces) 4 hero rolls, split Jarred pepperoncini, drained and chop...
Chicken With Peppers and Goat Cheese 3 medium red, orange or yellow bell peppers, sliced 1 small shallot, chopped 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1 jar Bertolli® Tomato & Basil Sauce 3 ounces goat cheese, crumbled 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 1-1/4 lbs.), pounded 1/4-inch-thick 1/3 cup all-purpose f...
Soy Beurre Blanc 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus 2 sticks, cut into small cubes and very cold 1 shallot, sliced 1 1/2 cups dry white wine 1/2 cup seasoned rice vinegar 2 teaspoons whole peppercorns 1 tablespoon soy sauce Instructions: In a medium saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium-low heat. Add the sha...
Black Bean Soup 1 pound black beans, picked over, rinsed and drained 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium onion, diced 1 carrot, diced 2 cloves 1 head garlic, halved crosswise 2 bay leaves 2 teaspoons dried oregano 2 smoked ham hocks, about 1 1/2 pounds (substitute ham or bacon) 9 cups water 2 teaspoons kosher...
Remoulade Sauce 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 3/4 cup vegetable oil 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup chopped green onions 1/4 cup chopped celery 2 tablespoons chopped garlic 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish 3 tablespoons Creole whole-grain mustard 3 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard 3 tablespoons ketchup 3 tablespoons cho...
Creamy Dreamy Vanilla Ice Cream 3 cups half-and-half One 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk 1/4 cup granulated sugar Seeds scraped out from 1 vanilla bean, or 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract Pinch kosher salt Instructions: Whisk the half-and-half, condensed milk, sugar, vanilla seeds and salt together until ...
Spicy Coconut Dressing 1 cup coconut cream, canned 2/3 cup lime juice 1/3 cup scallions, thinly sliced 2 1/2 teaspoons curry powder 1 green chile, minced 2/3 teaspoon salt Instructions: Whisk together coconut cream and juice. Stir in green onions, curry powder, green chile and salt. Serve over thinly sliced jicama, red...
Spiced Beef Patties with Couscous 2 carrots, finely grated 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons chopped dried apricots or golden raisins Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 1 1/2 cups couscous (10 ounces) 1/2 cup plain yogurt 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro 2 teaspoons hot paprika 1 1/2 pounds gro...
Sour Cream Coffee Cake 2 sticks butter, at room temperature, plus more for greasing 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting 2 cups granulated sugar 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup sour cream 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed ...
Old Town Tortilla Factory's Millionaire Margarita 2 ounces Jose Cuervo Reserva de la familia 3/4 ounce Corano Marnier 150th Anniversary - Grand Marnier 1 1/2 ounces fresh lime juice Instructions: Combine ingredients and enjoy.
Spicy Sausage Sauce 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 pound spicy Italian sausage links 1 tablespoon thinly sliced garlic 2 serrano chiles 1 cup lightly packed, torn fresh basil leaves 1 (28-ounce) whole tomatoes, pureed with their juices Gray salt Freshly ground black pepper Instructions: Heat the oil in a large ...
Dalgona Candy 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 1/8 teaspoon baking soda Instructions: Line a sheet tray with a silicone baking mat and lay down 1 ice pop stick in the center. Set aside. Set a 4-ounce ladle over low heat about 2 inches above the flame and add the sugar. Stir with the chopsticks, swirling constantly until t...
Grammy Carl's Rule For Molasses Cookies with Boiled Marshmallow Frosting 1 cup dark brown sugar 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened 1/2 cup vegetable shortening 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cup molasses 2 large eggs 2 teaspoons cinnamon 2 teaspoons ground ginger 2 teaspoon baking soda ...
Tangy-er Tacos 2 pouches (4.5 oz) 8, 6-inch flour tortilla shells 1 cup fresh Coleslaw mix (cabbage, carrots) 2 Tomatoes, chopped Guacamole (optional) Cheddar or Monterey Jack Cheese (optional) Cilantro, chopped (optional) Green onions, sliced (optional) Lemon and lime slices, for garnish Instructions: Heat tortillas i...
Raclette Potato Skins 4 medium-large russet potatoes 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 8 ounces deli-sliced Black Forest ham 6 ounces raclette cheese, shredded (rind removed) 1 small shallot, thinly sliced and separated into rings Sliced cornichons and chopped chives, for top...
Earl Grey Cookies 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting 8 ounces (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature, cut into pieces 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar 1/4 cup almond flour 2 tablespoons loose Earl Grey tea leaves 2 teaspoons orange zest 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon kosh...
Ratatouille Tart with Caramelized Onion-Tomato Jam 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 Vidalia onions, thinly sliced 2 teaspoons kosher salt 2 cloves garlic, minced 10 Roma tomatoes, cored, seeded and roughly chopped (about 2 1/2 pounds) 1/2 cup molasses 1/2 cup light brown sugar 1/2 cup cider vinegar 1/2 teaspoon allspice 1/2 t...