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Hot Dates 16 dates, pitted 3 Cheddar cheese snack sticks, cut in 1/2-inch cubes 16 whole almonds 8 slices bacon, cut in 1/2 Instructions: Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Soak 1/6 toothpicks in water for about 15 minutes. Slice open dates, and stuff each with a cube of Cheddar cheese and 1 almond. Wrap each date with a b...
Muffuletta 3 to 4 ounces Muffuletta Mixture, recipe follows 1 sourdough bread roll (or bread of choice), split 5 to 6 slices Genoa salami 2 to 3 slices mortadella 1 to 2 slices provolone 2 1/2 cups Kalamata olives 2 1/2 cups Sicilian olives 2 1/2 cups mild giardiniera 1 cup sliced pepperoncini 3/4 cups ar...
Raspberry Jazz Spinach Salad 1 bunch fresh spinach 1 avocado, peeled, pitted and sliced 1/4 cup chopped red onion 1/2 cup raspberries 1/4 cup seeded and finely chopped jalapenos 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon pine nuts (can be substituted with slivered almond or walnuts) Instructions: Clean and chop the spinach....
Parisian Margarita 1 pint glass 1 shaker 1 1/2 ounces gold tequila 3/4-ounce Triple Sec 3 ounces margarita mix 3/4-ounce Chambord Instructions: Fill cocktail glass with ice and set aside to chill. Pour tequila, Triple Sec, and margarita mix over ice in pint glass and cover. Shake well. Empty ice from cocktail glass. ...
Kuku Sabzi 8 large eggs 6 cups packed mixed fresh herbs (cilantro, dill and parsley), roughly chopped 5 medium scallions, roughly chopped 1 tablespoon ground turmeric 1 1/2 teaspoons ground sumac, plus more for serving Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 1/4 cup whole-milk Greek yogurt, plus more for serving 2 tabl...
Wild Mushroom and Parsley Saute 2 tablespoons butter Garlic clove, minced 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar 10 ounce package mushrooms, wiped clean trimmed and thinly sliced 4 ounces wild mushrooms, trimmed and thinly sliced 2 cups (packed) curly parsley leaves, stemmed and finely minced Salt and pepper Instructions: Hea...
Takoyaki 1 1/2 cups Dashi, recipe follows (or 1 1/2 teaspoons instant dashi powder, such as Ajinomoto\u2019s Hondashi, dissolved in 1 1/2 cups water) 2 large eggs 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt Vegetable or canola oil, for the pan 4 ounces cooked octopus, cut into 1/3-inc...
Bloody Mary Shrimp Cocktail \Ceviche\ 1 pound frozen peeled cooked shrimp (16- to 20-count), defrosted, tails removed, cut into 1/4-inch pieces 3/4 cup bloody Mary mix 1 1/2 teaspoons celery salt Juice of 1 lime 4 cups frozen white rice 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro 2 tablespoons minced red onion 1 avocado,...
Kitchen Sink Cookies | Soft Oatmeal Cookies 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 2 tablespoons canola oil 1/3 cup light brown sugar 1/4 cup applesauce 1 egg white 1 teaspoon vanilla 2/3 cup whole-wheat pastry flour 1/2 cup oatmeal 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 cup chopped dried cherries 1/4 cup ...
Spicy Mint Beef 3 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil 4 cloves garlic, minced 3 Thai chiles, such as prik kee noo, or 3 serrano chiles, stemmed and thinly sliced* (See Cook's Note) 1 pound flank steak, very thinly sliced 3 shallots, thinly sliced 1 red bell pepper, stemmed, cored, seeded and cut into 1/8-inch thick sli...
Banana Pops 4 large bananas 2 cups fruit-flavored yogurt 1 cup crushed cereal Instructions: Peel the bananas, leave whole, and dip them in the yogurt. Roll them in the crushed cereal to coat. Freeze until firm. Serve when firm.
Air Fryer Spiced Nuts 1 large egg white 1 cup pecans 1 cup natural almonds 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage 1 tablespoon light brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper Cooking spray, for the air fryer Instructions: Preheat an air fryer ...
Tempura Battered Peanut Butter and Banana Sandwiches 8 slices bread Peanut butter 1 banana, thinly sliced All-purpose flour Panko bread crumbs Tempura Batter Mix, store-bought Canola oil Honey Instructions: Cut the crusts off each slice of bread. Smear some peanut butter on 1 side of the bread slices. Put some of the s...
Fresh Vegetable Salad Roll Wrapped in Egg Lace Crepe 8 eggs 3 tablespoons flour 1 teaspoon sesame oil 1 teaspoon black sesame seeds Salt and pepper Olive oil 1 cup fresh mint 1/2 cup fresh basil 2 carrots, shredded 1 cup shredded jicama 1 cup pea sprouts 1 cup julienne red and yellow bell pepper 1 cup julienne cucumber...
Papaya-Almond Milk Stressbuster Smoothie 2 1/2 cups diced papaya 1 1/4 cups almond milk 1 tablespoon honey 1 teaspoon lemon juice 4 whole ice cubes Instructions: In the pitcher of a blender add the papaya, almond milk, honey, lemon juice and ice cubes, and blend until smooth. Pour into glasses and serve.
Cosmo 2 ounces vodka 1 1/2 ounces tropical punch or cranberry juice, such as Adam and Eve 1 ounce triple sec Juice of 1/2 lime, plus 1 lime wedge, for garnish Instructions: In a shaker with ice, combine the vodka, tropical punch, triple sec and lime juice and shake until chilled. Pour into a martini glass and garnish...
Frozen Hot Chocolate 1 cup fat-free evaporated milk 1/2 cup chocolate syrup 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 cups ice cubes Whipped topping or chocolate shavings, if desired, for garnish Instructions: Combine the evaporated milk, chocolate syrup, vanilla and ice cubes in a blender and blend until completely smooth....
Demi-Glace 1 gallon brown stock, hot 1 bouquet garni 8 ounces of Madeira 2 cups Sauteed mushrooms in a saute pan 8-ounce beef fillet, seasoned and cooked on the grill 8-ounce beef fillet, seasoned and cooked on the grill 1/4 pound roasted new potatoes Long chives 1 tablespoon chopped parsley 1 gallon Espagnole sauce,...
Grilled Vegetable Salad with Goat Cheese 1 large red bell pepper 1 large orange or yellow bell pepper 2 or 3 small zucchini 2 or 3 small yellow summer squash 1 medium eggplant 1 medium red onion 1 large portobello mushroom Vegetable cooking spray 1/4 cup Rosemary Garlic Oil, recipe follows 1 large or 2 smaller bunches ...
Green Olive, Basil and Almond Tapenade 2 cups green olives, pitted 1/3 cup whole untoasted almonds 1 small clove garlic, peeled and minced 11/2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 tablespoon capers, rinsed and squeezed dry 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves 1/2 cup olive oil Sea salt or kosher salt Instru...
Steak Marsala with Cauliflower Mash 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets 2 sprigs rosemary (leaves from 1 sprig chopped) Kosher salt 1 1/2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend (about 5 ounces) 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives Freshly ground pepper 4 beef eye-round steaks (1/2 inch thick;...
Sweet and Spicy Shrimp Marinade 1/4 cup canola oil 1/4 cup honey 1/4 cup lime juice 1/4 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup Sriracha Instructions: Whisk together the oil, honey, lime juice, soy sauce and Sriracha in a medium bowl. Use as a quick marinade for peeled shrimp before grilling.
No Bake Chewy Truffle Cookies 1 cup dried pitted dates, 4-ounces, chopped 1 cup water 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons honey or agave syrup 2 tablespoons reduced-fat or no-stir natural chunky peanut butter 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 8 full sh...
Super-Sized Swedish Meatballs with Toasted Caraway Gravy 1 pound ground beef 1/2 pound ground pork 1/2 small onion, grated 2 cloves garlic, grated 1/2 cup breadcrumbs 3 eggs, lightly beaten 1 teaspoon ground allspice 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 2 teaspoons dried sage Salt and ground black pepper, to taste 2 tablespoon...
Honey Glazed Grilled Pineapple 1/4 cup honey Juice of 2 limes (depending on how juicy the limes are) 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 pineapple, cut into 3/4-inch thick rings, core removed 3/4 cup vanilla ice cream Instructions: In a baking dish, mix together the honey, lime juice, and cinnamon. Place the pineapple sli...
Fahrenheit Kobe Short Ribs 2 Kobe beef short ribs (about 8 ounces) Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon Chinese five-spice powder 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 (750 milliliters) bottle sake 3 cups mirin 3 1/4 cups orange juice 1 cup sugar 1 bunch scallions, chopped 2 ounces ginger, peeled and sliced 2 ounc...
Torta Divina (Chocolate Mousse Cake with Liqueur) 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup water 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter 12 ounces semisweet or bittersweet chocolate 1/3 cup sweet liqueur, such as Cointreau or Chambord 6 eggsFinishing: 1 cup heavy cream 2 tablespoons sugar 1 basket fresh raspberries (optional) ...
Poppy Seed Coleslaw 1/2 cup cider vinegar 1/2 cup sugar 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 2 tablespoons Bertman Ball Park Mustard or other brown stadium-style mustard 2 tablespoons poppy seeds 1 cup olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 6 cups thickly shredded green cabbage 6 cups thickly shredded red cabbage 1 ...
Cauliflower Huevos Salad 2 heads cauliflower, cleaned and cut into medium florets 1/4 cup wine vinegar 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 teaspoons very finely chopped garlic, (about 2 cloves) 3 tablespoons very finely chopped fresh parsley leaves, plus 8 small sprigs, for garnish 1 cup olive oil Salt and freshly ground black...
Halibut Cooked in Corn Husks 1/2 cup store-bought hot sauce 1/4 cup Maggi sauce Four 6-ounce center-cut boneless and skinless halibut fillets Salt and freshly ground black pepper Salt and freshly ground black pepper 12 soaked corn husks, patted dry 1/2 white onion, sliced 1 lime, wedged for serving Instructions: In a...
Provencal Cherry Tomato Gratin 3 pints cherry or grape tomatoes, halved 1 1/2 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup good olive oil 1 teaspoon dried thyme Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 3 large garlic cloves, peeled 1/3 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 2 cups coarse bread cubes from a country bread Instructions: Preh...
Vegetarian Shepherd's Pie 1 1/2 cups low-sodium mushroom broth 1/3 cup dry red wine 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 3/4 ounce dried porcini mushrooms 3 pounds russet potatoes, peeled, and cut into large dice 5 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 pounds cremini mushrooms, stemmed and quartered Salt an...
Smoothies 1 banana 2 to 3 large handfuls of chosen fruit Approximately 1 pint glass ice 1/2 pint heavy cream 2 handfuls blackberries 1 handful peeled and chopped fresh pineapple 1 banana 2 tablespoons honey 2 heaping tablespoons peanut butter 1 handful raspberries 2 handfuls strawberries Instructions: Place the banana ...
Burrata and Kale Salsa Verde Bruschetta 1 1/2 cups chopped Tuscan kale (about 8 large leaves) 1 clove garlic, smashed 3 tablespoons capers, drained and rinsed 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon anchovy paste Kosher salt 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 loaf ciabatta b...
Chicken and Dropped Dumplings 5 to 5 1/2 pound stewing hen giblets removed 3 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided 7 to 9 cups water 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 3/4 ounces all-purpose flour 2 large eggs, at room temperature Freshly ground black pepper Instructions: Special equipment: 7-quart pressure cooker Put the he...
Cranberry Marinade for Pork 6 ounces fresh or frozen cranberries 1/2 cup water 1 1/2 teaspoons grated orange peel 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots 1/2 cup packed golden brown sugar 2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon cracked black peppercorns 1/4 cup vegetable oil 2 10 ounce pork tenderloi...
Golden Tilapia 1/3 teaspoon peppercorns 1 clove 2 teaspoons sugar 3 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons white rum 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 pound whole tilapia, filleted Salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons olive or peanut o...
Lemon-Ginger Marble Cookies 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar 1 large egg 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest, plus 2 t...
Slow Cooker Pork Chops 1 medium onion, chopped (about 1/2 cup) 1 can (10 3/4 ounces) Campbell's® Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup (Regular or 98% Fat Free) 6 bone-in pork chops (about 2 pounds) 1 can (10 3/4 ounces) Campbell's® Condensed Cream of Celery Soup (Regular or 98% Fat Free) Hot cooked instant white rice Instr...
Lousagna 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 pound ground lamb 1 onion, chopped 1 green bell pepper, chopped 1 red bell pepper, chopped 1 teaspoon tomato paste One 28-ounce can tomato sauce 1 cup dry red wine 2 tablespoons chicken stock 1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme 1/2 teaspoon herbs de Provence...
Butter Toffee Flower Sandwiches 1 (17.5-ounce) pouch chocolate chip cookie mix (recommended: Betty Crocker) 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 eggs 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 teaspoon imitation butter flavoring 1 cup whipped buttercream frosting 1/4 cup powdered sugar, sifted 3/4 cup toffee bits (recommended: Heath) Instructions...
Grape Juice-Ginger Ale Spritzer 12 ounces 100-percent white grape juice, chilled 8 cups ginger ale, chilled 1 bunch red grapes, separated and frozen Instructions: Combine the grape juice and ginger ale in a pitcher and mix with a wooden spoon. Add the red grape \ice cubes\ to serve.
Beef and Chicken Fajita Burgers: Have One of Each! 1 1/3 pounds ground sirloin 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, eyeball it 1 tablespoons chili powder, a palm full 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin, half a palm full 2 to 3 tablespoons fresh picked thyme leaves, several sprigs Several drops hot sauce 1 tablespoon grill sea...
Lobster and Green Chile Bisque 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 medium Spanish onion, coarsely chopped 1 large carrot, coarsely chopped 2 stalks celery, coarsely chopped 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 (1 1/2 pound) live lobsters 1/2 cup water, plus 3 cups 1/4 cup dry sherry 2 cups white wine 8 sprigs parsley 8 sprigs...
Turkey Roulade with Apple-Cider Gravy 1 (2 1/2-pound) skinless turkey breast, butterflied 1/2 cup dried cranberries 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided 1/2 large onion, diced (about 1 1/2 cups), plus 1 cup sliced onion 2 large garlic cloves, minced 5 slices day-old whole-wheat bread, crusts removed, cubed (about 2 1/2 cu...
Kalamata Bread Cooking spray 1 pound fresh or frozen bread dough, thawed according to package directions 1 cup reserved Nicoise olives, coarsely chopped 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves 1 tablespoon olive oil Instructions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Coat an 8-inch loaf pan with cooking spray. Place dough ...
Tandoori Spiced Chicken with Tahini Carrots Tandoori Powder: 3 tablespoons ground coriander 3 tablespoons ground cumin 1 tablespoon smoked paprika 1 tablespoon ground turmeric 2 teaspoons chili powder 1 teaspoon ground ginger 2 teaspoons garlic powder 1 tablespoon kosher salt 2 teaspoons garam masala or curry powder Ta...
Roast Beef Sandwiches 1 medium red onion, halved and thinly sliced 1 tablespoon, plus 2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more to taste 6 tablespoons red wine vinegar 3/4 cup mayonnaise 3/4 cup sour cream 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons jarred grated horseradish (with liquid) 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest Freshly ground black pe...
Hot N Sweet Kettle Corn 1/2 cup unpopped corn kernels 1/4 cup white sugar 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 teaspoon chipotle powder 1 teaspoon salt Instructions: Place popcorn, sugar, oil, chipotle and salt in a large kettle or pot with a tight fitting lid over medium heat. When corn begins to pop, shake the pot constantly. Whe...
Pomegranate Lamb Salt and pepper, to taste 8 lamb rib chops, totally trimmed 1 tablespoon rosemary leaves 4 tablespoons pomegranate molasses 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 2 bay leaves, broken 1/3 cup virgin olive oil Garnish: fresh pomegranate seeds, optional 1/2 plus 1/2 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon olive oil 4 sha...
Farmers' Market Herbed Steak 2 large fresh tomatoes 4 small strip steaks, about 1 1/2 pounds total weight 4 small bunches assorted market-fresh herbs (basil, mint, sage, cilantro, chervil) 2 large garlic cloves 1 tsp. sherry vinegar or fresh lemon juice 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 small bunch chives finely chopped...
Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies with Ice Cream 1 package store bought chocolate chip cookie mix (dry ingredients), available on baking aisle of market (recommended: Duncan Heinz or Betty Crocker)- check label to see what the mix-in ingredients are, i.e. butter and egg Green vegetable food coloring 1 teaspoon mint extract 2...
Sesame Carrots 1/3 cup sesame seeds 1 teaspoon fine sea salt 4 large carrots 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil 1/2 teaspoon black sesame seeds 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander 1/4 cup Greek yogurt 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1/2 teaspoon sriracha 1/4 teaspoon curry powder Instructions: Special equipment: a mortar and p...
Glazed Apples and Pears 3 small Granny Smith apples or other tart baking apple (about 1 1/4 pounds) 3 Bosc pears (about 1 1/4 pounds) Juice of 1 lemon 1/4 cup unsalted butter 3 tablespoons sugar Grated zest of 2 oranges, plus their juice Two 3-inch-long cinnamon sticks 2 tablespoon Calvados, Apple Jack, or brandy (opti...
Pulled Pork Nachos 2 tablespoons chili powder 2 teaspoons garlic powder 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/2 teaspoon ancho chile powder 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning 2 small or 1 large bay leaf Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 3 pounds boneless pork butt, cut into 4 pieces One large yellow onion, dice...
Ranch Chicken Sandwiches 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons buttermilk 2 to 3 dashes hot sauce Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper Four 5-to-6-ounce chicken cutlets 1 small clove garlic 1/3 cup mayonnaise 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives or scallions 4 slices pepper Jack cheese 4 kai...
Quinoa, Peas, and Mint Tabbouleh 1/2 cup quinoa 1 cup fresh peas or thawed frozen peas 1 cup chopped fresh parsley 1/4 cup diced red onion 3 tablespoons lemon juice 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint Pinch ground Aleppo pepper Kosher salt Instructions: Cook the quinoa in 1 cup boiling water in a s...
Butternut Squash Muffins with a Frosty Top 14 ounces butternut squash, skin on, deseeded and roughly chopped 2 1/4 cups light soft brown sugar 4 large free-range or organic eggs Sea salt 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, unsifted 2 heaping teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Handful of walnuts, chopped 3/4 c...
Cranberry-Orange Scones 4 cups plus 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup granulated sugar, plus extra for sprinkling 2 tablespoons baking powder 2 teaspoons kosher salt 2 teaspoons grated orange zest (2 oranges) 3/4 pound (3 sticks) cold unsalted butter, diced 4 extra-large eggs, lightly beaten 1 cup (1/2 pint) cold heavy...
Waka Waka Salad 1 cup canola oil 1 cup red wine vinegar 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 teaspoon minced ginger 1/2 packet ramen oriental seasoning Pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/2 head Napa cabbage, sliced 1/8-inch thick 1/4 head red cabbage, sliced 1/8-inch thick 1/2 head green cabbage, sliced 1/8-inch thick ...
Rudolph Pie (Christmas Shepherd's Pie) 1 3/4 ounces dried porcini mushrooms 4 onions 4 carrots 4 cloves of garlic 3 to 5 tablespoons olive oil Salt and freshly ground pepper 1 pound button mushrooms, sliced or quartered 2 1/4 pounds minced venison 2 1/4 pounds minced pork 2 tablespoons flour 2 (14-ounce) cans chopped t...
Chow Mein 8 ounces thin lo mein noodles 1 tablespoon peanut oil 1 carrot, julienned 1/2 head napa cabbage, sliced thin 1/2 onion, sliced 1/4 cup chicken broth 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce 1 teaspoon sesame oil Sliced green onions, for topping Instructions: Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the noodl...
Smashed Potato\u2013Chorizo Hash 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar 1 teaspoon sugar 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced 1 1/2 pounds baby red potatoes Kosher salt 8 ounces shishito peppers, stemmed and halved crosswise 8 ounces thin asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil Freshly groun...
Hand Cut Russet Fries with Dijon Aioli 1 egg* 1 egg yolk* 2/3 cup Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon garlic puree 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/2 cup olive oil 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil 3 teaspoons lemon juice 4 large russet potatoes 1 quart peanut oil 1/4 cup chopped parsley Salt and pepper Instructions:...
Grapefruit Zabaglione over Mixed Berries 3 cups mix of hulled and quartered strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and/or blackberries 4 egg yolks 1/3 cup sugar 1/4 cup fresh grapefruit juice Pinch kosher salt Grated grapefruit zest Instructions: In a large bowl, toss together the berries. Spoon the berries into servi...
Excellent Meatballs Extra-virgin olive oil 1 large onion, 1/4-inch dice Salt 2 cloves garlic, smashed and chopped Pinch crushed red pepper 1/2 pound ground beef 1/2 pound ground veal 1/2 pound ground pork 2 large eggs 1 cup grated Parmigiano 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves 1 cup breadcrumbs 1/2 cup ...
Lemon and Herb Roast Chicken and Vegetables 1 pound small red-skinned potatoes, quartered 2 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces 2 stalks celery, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces 1 medium red onion, cut into 1/2-inch wedges 2 teaspoons olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 3 bone-in, skin-on chicken ...
Pineapple Teriyaki Marinated Chicken 1 pound boneless chicken breasts 1/2 quart teriyaki sauce Pineapple juice, to taste Instructions: Combine all ingredients in a sealable plastic bag. Poke holes in chicken so that the marinade can really sink in. Let it marinate overnight in the refrigerator. Grill over medium heat u...
Better Butter Burger 1 pound (4 sticks) unsalted butter, softened 1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh basil 1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley 1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh tarragon Pinch cayenne pepper 2 large cloves garlic, minced Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice...
Beety Pickled Eggs 2 1/4 cups distilled vinegar 1 pound jarred or canned pickled baby beets, drained, pickling liquid reserved 1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced Kosher salt 1 tablespoon yellow mustard seeds 1 tablespoon coriander seeds 1 teaspoon sugar 12 hard-boiled eggs, peeled Instructions: Bring the vineg...
Roquamole 1 cup crumbled Roquefort or St. Agur 1/4 cup sour cream 2 ripe avocados 2 tablespoons finely sliced scallions 1/4 cup jarred sliced pickled green jalapenos 1/4 teaspoon paprika 1 bag blue corn tortilla chips Instructions: Crumble or mash the blue cheese with the sour cream in a bowl. Mash in the avocados. If ...
Pickled and Grilled Octopus 1 (3 to 4pound) frozen whole octopus 1/2 cup olive oil 3/4 cup red wine vinegar 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh oregano 2 bay leaves 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 lemons, peeled, seeded and diced Olive oil 6 wooden skewers, soaked in cold water ...
Cannolo Siciliano 2 1/2 pounds all-purpose flour 2 1/2 whole eggs 2 ounces sugar 2 ounces vegetable shortening (recommended: Crisco) Pinch salt Pinch ground cinnamon Marsala wine, as needed Soybean oil, for deep-frying 60 ounces ricotta impastata 20 ounces sugar Liquid cream, as needed 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 to 2...
Siberian Pelmeni 1 pound veal neck, cut into cubes 1 pound beef shoulder, cut into cubes 1 large onion, sliced and caramelized 1/2 cup chopped dill 4 ounces white Pullman loaf, crust removed and soaked in 1 cup heavy cream 1 egg Salt and freshly ground black pepper About 80 Wonton Wrappers 3/4 cup very thinly sliced mu...
Homemade Pomegranate Molasses 2 dozen pomegranates (they should be large, red and a little soft on the blossom end when pressed with the thumb) or 6 cups pomegranate juice 1 cup sugar 1 cup lemon juice Instructions: Wash the pomegranates. Roll them around until they soften, then break up the pomegranates under water to...
Spiced Peaches Two 14-ounce cans peach halves in syrup 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or white wine vinegar 2 short sticks cinnamon 1 1/2-inch piece ginger, peeled and sliced thinly into rounds 1/2 teaspoon crushed dried chili flakes 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt or 1/4 teaspoon table salt 1/4 teaspoon whole black peppercorns 3...
Pretzel Crusted Chicken Nuggets Salad Nonstick cooking spray, for the baking sheet 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup Dijon mustard 1/4 cup grated Parmesan 1 teaspoon garlic powder Freshly ground black pepper 3 heaping cups pretzels, preferably Dot's Homestyle Pretzels, finely crushed (a few larger pieces are okay) ...
Spicy Chicken Coconut Curry 3 tablespoons Ghee, recipe follows 2 medium onions, chopped One 1-inch piece ginger, peeled and finely chopped 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped 2 tablespoons tomato paste 2 tablespoons Curry Powder, recipe follows 1 cinnamon stick 1 to 3 dried red chiles Kosher salt and freshly ground black p...
Round 2 Recipe - Pork Cabbage Wraps 4 reserved cabbage leaves from Thai Chicken Wraps, recipe follows 1 cup leftover vegetables from Thai Chicken Wraps, recipe follows 1 teaspoon chopped garlic 1 tablespoon freshly chopped ginger 1 tablespoon white vinegar 3 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 pork chop lef...
Sauteed Rabbit with Roasted Red Peppers 2 ounces Prosciutto, chopped 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus 1/4 cup 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 3 pounds rabbit, cut into serving pieces and patted dry Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 1 large bay leaf 2 sprigs fresh rosemary 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley 1 cup ...
Asian Lacquered Poussin with Hoisin Lime Sauce Braised Triple Cabbage \Lasagne\ 4 poussin or Cornish game hens 2 tablespoons five spice salt (1 part five spice to 4 parts kosher salt) 3 cups black Chinese vinegar 1 cup dark soy 1 cup molasses 1 cup honey 2 tablespoons garlic 2 tablespoons ginger 2 cups chopped white ca...
Spinach Salad with Sweet Roasted Pecans and Gorgonzola with Sherry Shallot Vinaigrette 1 package triple-washed spinach 3 to 4 handfuls pecan halves 2 tablespoons vegetable oil A few pinches sugar A few pinches salt 1/2 cup olive oil 1/4 cup sherry vinegar 2 small shallots, minced Kosher salt and freshly ground black pe...
Fried Chicken Sandwiches 3/4 teaspoon cayenne 1 1/4 cups buttermilk 4 brioche or pretzel hamburger buns 1/3 cup pickle juice, plus 16 dill pickle slices 2 tablespoons hot sauce Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs Vegetable oil, for frying 1 cup vegetable shortening 2 cups sel...
Grilled Garlic Strip Steak with Honey Plantains 2 cloves garlic Kosher salt 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground turmeric 2 teaspoons ground allspice Pinch of cayenne pepper 4 strip steaks, about 1-inch thick (8 to 10 ounces each) Freshly ground pepper 2 table...
Smoked Salmon Pizzettes Flour, for work surface 1 (8-ounce) ball purchased pizza dough Olive oil, for drizzling 1/4 cup mascarpone cheese, at room temperature 1/4 cup sour cream 2 tablespoons capers, rinsed, drained, coarsely chopped and dried on paper towels Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 ounces smoked ...
English Pudding Cake 4 cups crushed whole grain cereal with dates, raisins and pecans 1 medium apple, peeled, cored and diced 1 cup flour 1 cup packed brown sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 eggs 1 cup milk 4 tablespoons butter, melted 1/4 cup spiced rum plus 2 tablespoons 1 teaspoon vanilla e...
Roast Rack of Lamb 1 rack of lamb Salt and freshly ground black pepper Thyme 1 clove garlic, chopped 1/2 pint veal stock Instructions: Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Prepare lamb for roasting. Place any trimmed-off bones in the bottom of a roasting pan. Place the meat, fat-side up, on top of the bones. Season with salt...
Pepperoni Pizza Soup 3 3/4 ounces thinly sliced pepperoni 16 medium white button mushrooms, sliced 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 small red onion, sliced 1/8-inch thick 1 teaspoon dried oregano Kosher salt 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth or stock One 32-ounce jar marinara sauce 1/4 cup grated Parmesan, plus more for...
Basmati Rice 1 1/2 cups basmati rice 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 bay leaf 1 teaspoon salt Several grinds white pepper 2 3/4 cups cold water Instructions: Examine the rice for foreign objects but do not wash. Combine all ingredients except rice in a heavy-bottomed pot with a close-fitting lid. Bring to a boil. Add th...
Multigrain and Seed Bread 1/2 ounce fresh yeast 16 ounces whole milk 1 3/4 pound bread flour 1/2 ounce salt 3 ounces honey 1 1/2 ounces vegetable shortening 1 egg 3 ounces bran 3 ounces raw sunflower seeds 1 1/2 ounces raw walnuts, chopped 3 ounces Multigrain Cereal Mix, soaked Rye berries, whole and cracked Barley Tri...
Cremini Mushroom, Bacon, and Shallot Crustless Quiche 8 thin slices bacon, about 6 ounces 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 pound cremini mushrooms or a combination of cultivated and wild mushrooms, trimmed, cleaned, thinly sliced 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for seasoning 6 medium shallots, finely chopped, about ...
Summer Veggie Flatbread 2 large naan breads or pocketless pitas (about 8-inch diameter) 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large clove garlic, minced 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes 1 medium zucchini, shaved into long, thin ribbons with a vegetable peeler Kos...
Whiskey Cream Sauce 4 tablespoons butter 1/2 cup diced onions 1/2 cup whiskey 1/2 cup beef stock or broth Dash of salt Freshly ground black pepper 1/4 to 1/2 cup heavy cream Instructions: Cook the onions in the 3 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium heat for a few minutes. When the onions are brown, turn off the...
Peanut Noodles with Pork Kosher salt 12 ounces Chinese chow mein noodles or spaghetti 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar 1/4 cup soy sauce 3 tablespoons toasted sesame oil 2 carrots, shredded (about 3/4 cup) 1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped (remove seeds for less heat) 1 bunch scallions, chop...
Baby Back Ribs 4 slabs baby back ribs 3 tablespoons kosher salt 2 tablespoons fresh ground black pepper 3 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons garlic powder 2 tablespoons onion powder 2 tablespoons seasoning salt 4 garlic bulbs 2 large sweet onions 1 bunch fresh thyme 1 bunch fresh oregano 1 bunch fresh parsley 1 bottle red...
Sweetened Whipped Cream 1 cup cold heavy cream 1 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Instructions: Whip the cream in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a whisk attachment (you can also use a hand mixer). When it starts to thicken, add the sugar and vanilla and continue to beat until firm. Don't over...
Bacon-Wrapped Dates 24 large pitted dates 2 tablespoons heavy cream 1/2 cup blue cheese, at room temperature 1 pound thick-cut bacon (12 slices) Instructions: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Slice the dates lengthwise three-quarters of the way down. In a small bowl, press the cream into the blue cheese with a ...
Almond Kisses 1/2 recipe Sugar Cookie Dough, recipe follows, at room temperature 1/4 cup flour 1/4 cup whole almonds, very finely chopped 1/4 teaspoon pure almond extract 1/2 cup confectioner's sugar 2 tablespoons red sanding sugar 3 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup unsalted but...
Chickpea and Potato Soup 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 large russet or Idaho potatoes, peeled and chopped Salt and pepper Salt and pepper 3 to 4 cloves garlic, chopped 1 large onion, chopped One 28-ounce can chickpeas 1 quart chicken stock 1 cup ditalini pasta 1 box chopped frozen spinach, defrosted and drain...
Rainbow Fries with Grainy Mustard Aioli 3/4 cup mayonnaise 3 tablespoons grainy mustard 1 small clove garlic, grated Freshly ground black pepper 4 purple carrots (about 8 ounces), halved and quartered lengthwise 2 medium russet potatoes, cut into 1/4-inch-thick fries 2 medium sweet potatoes, cut into 1/4-inch-t...