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Pink Contessas Ginger ale Maraschino cherry juice 8 maraschino cherries Instructions: Fill 4 martini glasses with ginger ale. Add a splash of maraschino cherry juice to each glass. Garnish each drink with 2 maraschino cherries.
Spiced Edamame 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 teaspoon chili powder 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1 (1-pound) bag frozen edamame, in the pod (green soy beans) Instructions: Heat the salt, chili powder, and pepper flakes in a small dry skillet over medium heat, stirring until hot and aromatic, abo...
Melting Sweet Potatoes 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 1/2 pounds), peeled, ends trimmed and sliced into 3/4-inch-thick rounds Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth 2 tablespoons maple syrup 1/4 teaspoon crushed r...
Brined Pork Loin with Molasses-Mustard Glaze, Sour Mash Sauce and Apple Butter 2 tablespoons canola oil 1/2 small Spanish onion, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 2 large Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and chopped 1/4 cup water 3 tablespoons light brown sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon kosh...
French Onion Macaroni and Cheese Soup 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter 4 medium yellow onions, thinly sliced (about 14 cups) Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 bay leaves 2 to 3 sprigs fresh thyme 1 cup dry white wine 4 cups low-sodium beef broth 4 ounces elbow macaroni (1 cup) 2 tablespoons unsalte...
1 S'more for the Road and Kiddie S'mores Nonstick canola oil spray 1 pound marshmallow creme 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1/3 cup miniature chocolate-covered candies, such as M and M's, plus more for garnish 2 tablespoons bourbon 1 teaspoon vermouth 1 teaspoon grenadine 24 who...
Lomi Lomi Salmon 1 pound salt salmon, shredded 4 pounds ripe tomatoes, small dice 3/4 pound Maui onion, finely diced 5 ounces scallions, whites and greens, coarsely chopped Instructions: Mix all ingredients together by hand ('lomi lomi' means \to massage\ in Hawaiian). Let cool in refrigerator.
Biscuits 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting 1/3 cup powdered milk 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 5 teaspoons baking powder 2 teaspoons cream of tartar 2 teaspoons salt 1 stick cold butter, cut into bits 1/2 cup shortening 1 1/2 cups buttermilk 1/4 cup melted butter Instructions: Preheat the oven to 450 degr...
Cranberry-Orange Spritzer 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup whole berry cranberry sauce 2 teaspoons orange zest 1 cup water 1 cup dry white wine, optional 3 cups seltzer water 1 lemon, cut into wedges Instructions: In a medium saucepan, heat the sugar, cranberry sauce, orange zest, and water over medium heat until it comes to a boil...
Tandoori Style Octopus with Fennel Slaw Six 1-pound headless pieces octopus, frozen and cleaned 1/2 cup sherry vinegar 2 tablespoons black peppercorns 6 cloves garlic, smashed 3 bay leaves 1 onion, chopped Kosher salt 1 cup yogurt 1 tablespoon garlic, pureed 1 tablespoon ginger, finely chopped 1 tablespoon paprika 2 te...
Banana, Chocolate Hazelnut and Potato Straw Crepe 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup whole milk 1/4 cup heavy cream 2 tablespoons butter, melted, plus more for cooking 1 egg 1/2 cup chocolate hazelnut spread, such as Nutella 4 bananas, sliced into 1/2-inch-thick rounds 1 can store-bought potato straws ...
Amaretto Chocolate Brownies with Walnuts 2 sticks unsalted butter, plus more for pan 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate chips 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder Pinch salt 4 large eggs 2 cups sugar 2 tablespoons amaretto liqueur 1 1/2 cups walnuts Powdered sugar, for garnish Instructions: Preheat oven to...
Demi-Glace 1/4 cup grapeseed oil 8 pounds veal bones (joints preferred) 24 cups (6 quarts) ice water 8 ounces onions, roughly chopped 4 ounces carrots, peeled and roughly chopped 4 ounces celery, roughly chopped 6 ounces tomato paste 5 sprigs fresh thyme 1 bay leaf 8 cups (2 quarts) red wine Kosher salt and f...
Spicy Beef Tamales 4 ears fresh un-husked corn 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 onion sliced 1 1/2 pounds ground beef 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste 2 teaspoons chili powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon celery salt Salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 cup yellow cornmeal 1 teaspoon salt 2 cups water, divided 4 tablespoons bu...
Eggs in Tomatoes 6 slices rustic bread 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing and drizzling Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper One 10-ounce container mushrooms, sliced 1 green bell pepper, sliced 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced Red pepper flake...
Bruschetta 6 cloves garlic Oil 1 loaf French bread One 16-ounce package cream cheese 1 cup Romano, freshly grated 1 cup chopped tomatoes 1 bunch basil, leaves chopped Instructions: Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Place garlic on a piece of aluminum foil. Drizzle with oil. Wrap up garlic and roast in oven for about 30 minut...
Roasted Vegetable Strudel with Roasted Red Pepper Coulis 2 portobello caps, cleaned and cut into strips 8 baby carrots, cut in half lengthwise 12 asparagus spears, trimmed at the bottom 1 zucchini, cut into 2-inch long strips 1 yellow squash, cut into 2-inch long strips 2 teaspoons olive oil Salt and freshly ground bla...
Chicken with Peach and Melon Salsa 1 (15-ounce) can peach halves, drained and rinsed 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 4 teaspoons Jamaican Jerk seasoning 1 cup pre-cut melon medley, diced 1 tablespoon diced pimientos 1 tablespoon freshly chopped cilantro leaves 1 tablespoon lime juice 1/2 teaspoon salt Instructions...
Rigatoni Stuffed with Chicken and Fennel 3/4 pound rigatoni 3/4 pound ground chicken, white meat only 2 tablespoons fennel seeds, roughly chopped 1 small egg white 1 cup heavy cream, cold 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 dashes of hot sauce 1 teaspoon olive oil 2 cups heavy cream 1/2 cup fresh...
Charred Corn Guacamole 4 ears of corn Kosher salt 1/4 cup canola oil Freshly ground pepper 3 ripe avocados, peeled, pitted and diced 2 serrano chile peppers, seeded and finely diced 1 small red onion, finely diced Juice of 2 limes 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro Instructions: Heat a grill to medium. Pull down the husks ...
Vegetable Garnish 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 large carrots, julienned 2 medium turnips, julienned 1 parsnip, julienned Salt and pepper Instructions: In a large skillet over medium high heat, melt the butter. When the foaming subsides, add the julienned carrots, turnips and parsnips and saute for 2 minutes. Add 1/4...
Chicken Stir-Fry 1 boneless, skinless chicken breast, about 12 ounces 2 tablespoons light soy sauce 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons cornstarch 3 tablespoons vegetable oil One 1-inch piece ginger, peeled and cut into matchsticks 2 cloves garlic, chopped 8 ounces broccoli florets 4 ounces shiitake or button mushrooms, stem...
Sunny's Fried Apple and Pear Ice Cream 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/4 cup light brown sugar 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice 1 1/2 quarts vanilla ice cream, softened 2 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and chopped 2 pears, peeled, cored and chopped Kosher salt 2 cups flaked corn cereal, crushed 1 cup finely chopped ...
Basic Sugar Cookies 2 1/2 cups cake flour (not self-rising), plus more for dusting 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature 3/4 cup sugar 1 large egg 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Basic royal icing, gel food coloring and edible pearls, for decorating (see instructions) ...
Candy Cane Hot Cocoa Spoons Nonstick cooking spray, for the spoons 12 full-size candy canes 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped 4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped 4 ounces white chocolate, chopped Mini marshmallows, for decorating Mini white or semisweet chocolate chips, for decorating Coarsely crushed candy can...
The New Queso 8 Anaheim chiles 4 jalapenos 8 ounces bacon, finely diced 8 ounces chorizo, crumbled 2 tablespoons minced garlic 1 large onion, diced One 28-ounce can diced tomatoes and green chiles, such as Rotel 2 pounds processed cheese, such as Velveeta, cubed 8 ounces pepper jack cheese, shredded Two 12-ou...
Lemon Lavender Cupcakes 1/3 heaping cup dried lavender 3/4 cup coconut palm sugar 2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, room temperature 3/4 cup honey 2 large eggs, room temperature 1/2 teaspoon lemon oil 3 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon fine sea salt 1/2 cup lemon juice 1 cup who...
Beef and Chorizo Stuffed Burgers with Caramelized Onions 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 large yellow onion, sliced Kosher salt 1 1/2 pounds 90/10 ground beef 8 ounces fresh chorizo 1 cup shredded Monterrey Jack cheese Olive oil 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 4 potato burger buns Condiments of your choice 1/2 cup picked cila...
Frosted Twists 2 cups milk 1 1/2 tablespoons active dry yeast 1/2 cup vegetable shortening 2 large eggs 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 7 to 7 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting Vegetable oil, for brushing 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 1 stick unsalted butter, at room ...
Slow Cooked Orange Pork Roast Tacos 1 medium onion, chopped 1 (10-pound) bone-in pork shoulder, picnic cut 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon chopped garlic 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper 1 cup orange marmalade 20 corn tortillas Cabbage Slaw, recipe follows 1 head red cabbage, shredded 4 medium...
Super-Stuffed Baked Potatoes 2 slices bacon 4 russet potatoes (about 8 ounces each) 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 3 cups cauliflower florets (from about 1 small head) 1/3 cup buttermilk 1 small clove garlic, grated 1 teaspoon white vinegar 1/8 teaspoon hot paprika, plus more fo...
Frances Bissell's Ginger Cake 2 1/3 cups cake flour 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda 1 tablespoon dried ginger 1 teaspoon each cinnamon and mixed spice 1 stick butter 1/4 cup molasses or black treacle 1/4 cup light corn syrup 1/4 cup honey 1/2 cup light or dark muscovado sugar 11/4 cups milk 3 tablespoons chopped preserv...
Mango Fruit Fondue 4 ripe mangos, peeled and diced in large pieces (about 3 cups diced fruit) 1/2 cup coconut cream (recommended: Coco Lopez) 1/2 cup coconut milk 2 teaspoons minced ginger 1/2 tablespoon butter 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 box chocolate biscotti 1 box ladyfingers Instructions: In a small saucepot c...
Bacon Wrapped Pineapple Shrimp 12 jumbo shrimp, deveined 1/4 fresh pineapple cut into bite sized chunks or one 14-ounce can pineapple chunks in natural juice, drained 6 slices center-cut bacon, cut in 1/2 crosswise Instructions: Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Holding a shrimp, nest a chunk of pineapple ...
Sheet Pan Swirl Pancakes 2 green apples, peeled, cored and diced small 1 cup pecans, toasted and chopped 1/2 cup dark brown sugar 1/4 cup applesauce 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 2 large eggs, beaten 2 1/2 cups buttermilk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 tablespoon gra...
Hot Turkey Dinner: Heritage Turkey Leg Confit with Maple Whipped Sweet Potatoes, Baby Carrots and Sweet Peas Four 12-ounce heritage turkey legs, each cut into 2 pieces (thigh and drumstick) 1 tablespoon dried thyme 1 teaspoon rubbed sage 4 dried bay leaves 4 cups kosher salt 2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper 8 ...
Sweet and Savory Cornbread Cookies One 8.5-ounce box corn muffin mix, plus ingredients called for on the box 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 3 tablespoons chopped pickled jalapenos 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon honey About 1 teaspoon Mexican chile lime seasoning, such as Tajin Instructions:...
Turkey Rub: Food Network 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 teaspoons dried thyme 2 teaspoons dried rosemary 1 teaspoon dried sage 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1 (14 to 16 pound) turkey, rinsed, patted dry inside and out (neck, heart, and gizzard reserved Salt and freshly ground black pepper...
Roasted Lamb Shanks with Lemon and Herbs 6 lamb shanks (about 1 1/4 pounds each), excess fat trimmed 5 cloves garlic, sliced 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, plus more for garnish 2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme 2 teaspoons dried marjoram 1 stick unsalt...
Squid Ink Pasta with Calamari and Chorizo 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling 1 ounce ground fresh chorizo 1 ounce red onion, thinly sliced 4 cloves garlic, sliced 2 ounces dry white wine Kosher salt 2 portions Fresh Squid Ink Pasta, about 8 ounces each, recipe follows 4 ounces calamari ri...
Miso Rice Cereal Cookies 3 1/4 cups rice cereal, such as Rice Krispies 1/4 cup yellow corn flour 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 sticks plus 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened 3 tablespoons white miso paste 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar 1 large egg, room temperature 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 ...
Slow-Cooker Beef Stew with Carrots and Potatoes 3 sprigs thyme 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice Kosher salt and freshly ground white pepper 2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes 1 pound Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and quartered 3 medium carrots, cut crosswise into thirds 1 1-inch pi...
Salad Libre 6 purple potatoes, boiled and diced 6 baby red potatoes, diced and baked (skin on) 2 cups of diced and fried yucca 1/2 cup sliced cooked carrots 1 cup of green diced apple (previously soak in lemon juice to prevent from browning) 3/4 cup of toasted almonds 1/2 cup diced celery 1/4 diced green peppers 1/2 cu...
Classic Lemon Bars Vegetable oil, for greasing 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, diced 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar 1/2 cup confectioner's sugar, plus more for garnish 1/4 teaspoon salt 4 large eggs, plus 2 egg yolks 2 cups granulated sugar 1/3 cup all-purpose flour, sifted 1 teaspoon grated le...
New England Pot Roast One 3-pound beef chuck roast Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 3 stalks celery, cut into 2-inch chunks 2 carrots, cut into 2-inch chunks 2 medium onions, cut into 2-inch chunks 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 3 cloves garlic 3 sprigs fresh thy...
Bacon Cheeseburgers with Spicy Mayonnaise 4 slices bacon 1 1/2 pounds ground beef chuck 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 1/2 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons Sriracha 1 tablespoon ketchup Vegetable oil, for the grill 4 thick slices cheddar cheese 4 sesame hamburger buns, split Shredded...
Throwdown's Fish Tacos 2 large tomatillo, husked and rinsed and diced 1 ripe Hass avocado, halved, pitted and diced 1 or 2 jalapeno or serrano peppers, finely diced (depending on how spicy you like it) 2 limes, juiced Extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 cup freshly chopped cilantro leaves Salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 ...
Old Vermont Cocktail 1 1/2 ounces gin 1/2 ounce grade B pure maple syrup 1/4 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice 2 dashes bitters, such as Angostura Ice Orange rind Instructions: Combine the gin, maple syrup, lemon and orange juice and bitters in a cocktail shaker. Add some ice and shake a few times. Strain the drink ...
Honey-Mustard Pork Roast with Bacon 1/4 cup Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard (recommended: Maille) 2 tablespoons honey 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary leaves 1 (3 1/2-pound) center-cut, boneless, pork loin roast 12 slices bacon (about 1 pound) 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice ...
Cranberry Martini 1-ounce cranberry juice 1/2-ounce Chambord 1-ounce vanilla vodka Fresh cranberries, for garnish Instructions: Combine all the ingredients in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake and serve in a chilled martini glass. Garnish with fresh cranberries skewered on a cocktail skewer.
Brown Butter Striped Bass with Lime and Cilantro Aioli 1 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for serving 1 clove garlic, grated Zest and juice of 1 lime, plus lime wedges, for serving Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper Four 6-ounce striped bass fillets, skin on 3 tablespoons unsalt...
Turkey Meatballs with Whole Wheat Spaghetti and Tomato Sauce 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 medium onions, chopped 3 celery ribs, chopped 1 red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded and chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes, with juices Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper Kosher salt and freshly ground ...
Slow Cooker Pork Loin One 3 1/2- to 4-pound pork loin 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon cooking oil 2 cups chicken broth 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon soy sauce 3 tablespoons cornstarch Instruct...
Quadruple Illinois Sweet Corn Salad 6 ears corn, husked 1 jalapeno 8 strips cooked bacon, chopped 2 heirloom or garden-fresh tomatoes, seeded and diced One 4-ounce bag fried corn kernels, such as Corn Nuts, roughly chopped 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 1 teaspoon sea salt 1/2 teaspoon ground chipotle powd...
Golden Turmeric Cake 1 tablespoon tahini 1 tablespoon black sesame seeds 1 tablespoon white sesame seeds 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 3/4 cup semolina flour 1 teaspoon ground turmeric 3/4 teaspoon baking powder 3/4 cup superfine sugar Scant 2/3 cup milk 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 teaspoon orange blossom water ...
Chicken Korma 1 pound boneless skinless chicken 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/2 cup finely chopped onion 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger 1 to 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 jar (15 ounces) Patak's® Korma Curry Cooking Sauce 1/4 cup chopped roasted cashews for garnish Instructions: Dice chicken into 3/4-inch pieces. S...
Asparagus and Cheese Popover with Spicy Herb Oil 1 serrano chile, finely diced 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh basil 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper Kosher salt 8 ounces asparagus, ...
Spicy Spring Roll 3 tablespoons chopped ginger 2 tablespoons chopped garlic 3 tablespoons chopped green onion 1 tablespoon hot bean paste or red chili paste 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 cup fresh bean sprouts 1 cup grated carrot 1 cup finely sliced Savoy cabbage 1 red pepper, julienned 5 shiitake mushrooms, julienned 3...
Praline Bacon 1 pound thick cut bacon 2 1/2 ounces light brown sugar, about 6 tablespoons 1 1/2 ounces pecan halves Instructions: Heat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a half sheet pan with aluminum foil. Arrange the bacon in a single layer on a cooling rack, and set it in the prepared sheet pan. Bake until the bacon br...
Mushroom and Epazote Soup 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter 1 large onion, chopped 1 leek, white and light green parts only, washed and thinly sliced 2 medium celery ribs, washed and thinly sliced 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1 pound oyster mushrooms, cleaned and finely chopped 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon f...
Pork Braciole 1/2 cup breadcrumbs 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley 1 teaspoon lemon zest 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1/4 cup olive oil Two 1 1/2-pound pork tenderloins, butterflied and lightly pounded 6 slices provolone cheese ...
Double-Fried French Fries 4 (4 to 5-inches long) russet potatoes (about 2 pounds) 2 quarts canola oil 1 tablespoons fine-grain sea salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Instructions: Peel potatoes on the sides, leaving the ends with the skin on. Cut the potatoes into 1/3-inch slices and then slice into 1/3-inch s...
Glazed Salmon with Dried Cherry Saffron Rice 1/4 cup cranberry juice concentrate 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons cherry preserves 4 salmon fillets, approximately 6 ounces each 1 teaspoon salt-free citrus herb seasoning (recommended: Spice Islands) Orange slices Toasted slivered almonds, for garnish 2 cups ...
Crepes with Cheese and Raisins 3/4 cup flour 1 teaspoon sugar Pinch salt 3 eggs 1 tablespoon melted unsalted butter 1 1/2 cups milk 3/4 cup sugar 1 lemon, zested 2 cups farmer cheese (a dry cottage cheese) 1/2 cup unsalted butter 4 eggs Pinch salt 3/4 cup creme fraiche or sour cream 3/4 cup raisins 1 teaspoon vanilla e...
Hawaiian Hurricane Ice 2 ounces guava juice 2 ounces orange juice 2 ounces pineapple juice 2 ounces black rum, such as Captain Morgan's 1 ounce simple syrup Pineapple spear, for garnish Instructions: In a large glass with ice, stir together the guava juice, orange juice, pineapple juice, rums and simple syrup. Pour int...
Sazon 1 whole garlic head 1 tablespoon oregano 3/4 cup white distilled vinegar 1 whole onion, whatever kind you prefer 2 whole green bell peppers 1 whole red bell pepper 1/2 cilantro stalk Instructions: Chop up the ingredients and put everything in the blender or food processor until it is blended.
Southern Fried Lobster and Shrimp Skewers 2 cups oil, for frying 4 (6 1/2-inch) rosemary sprigs 2 eggs 1 cup all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons Cajun seasoning Salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 8 large shrimp 4 ounces lobster meat Instructions: Preheat oil to 325 degrees F. Remove leaves from the rosemary 5 inch...
\Mind Blowing\ Turkey Sandwich 1 pint grape tomatoes 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 2 cloves garlic, smashed and peeled 2 sprigs fresh basil, torn 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup whole-grain mustard 8 slices rye bread 8 small leaves butter lettuce 8 ounces thinly sliced roasted turkey breast ...
French Toast Casserole with Brown Sugar-Walnut Crumble 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened, for the casserole dish 1 loaf Italian-style bread, cut into 18 half-inch-thick slices (about 1 pound) 6 large eggs 1/3 cup granulated sugar 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Kosher salt 2 cups whol...
BLC (Bacon, Lettuce and Cucumber) with Spicy Cumin-Mint Mayo 1 pound thick-sliced bacon 2 tablespoons ground cumin 1 tablespoon ground coriander 1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic 11/2 cups prepared mayonnaise 1 big handful fresh mint leaves Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper Kosher salt and freshly ground black p...
Linguine Crab 1 fennel bulb Extra-virgin olive oil 1 garlic clove, peeled and finely chopped 1 tablespoon fennel seeds, crushed 2 dried chilis, crumbled About 14 ounces (400 grams) crabmeat 1 lemon, zest grated and juiced About 11.5 ounces (320 grams) linguine Instructions: Remove the tough, outer part and stalk of the...
Berries and Jam Milkshakes 2 cups whole, hulled frozen strawberries (10 ounces) 1 1/2 cups whole milk 1 cup good vanilla ice cream, such as Haagen-Dazs (see Cook's Note) 7 ounces 5% plain Greek yogurt, such as Fage 1 (6-ounce) package fresh raspberries, plus extra for garnish 1/2 cup good strawberry preserves, ...
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) Note: Raspberry Jazz can be substituted f...
Gin Rickey 1 1/2 ounces gin 1/2 lime, juiced Sparkling water Lime wedge, for garnish Instructions: Fill a highball glass with gin, lime juice and ice. Fill to top with sparkling water. Garnish with wedge of lime.
Mafe (Peanut Butter Stew) 2 tablespoons peanut oil 1 large onion, minced 2 pounds lamb stew meat, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter 1 1/2 cups cold water 1/3 cup tomato paste 2 cups hot water 4 large carrots, scraped and cut into 1-inch pieces 3 sprigs fresh thyme 2 bay leaves Salt and freshly gro...
Grilled Chicken with an All-purpose Marinade 4 shallots, quartered 1 large onion, cut into large dice 3 garlic cloves, roughly chopped 1 bunch cilantro, leaves picked 1 bunch parsley, leaves picked 6 bay leaves 12 black peppercorns 1 tablespoon dry oregano 1 cup white vinegar 4 cups salad oil Salt 2 boneless chicken th...
Fruit Leather Filet Mignon 4 (6 to 8 ounce) filet mignon medallions 4 fruit leathers in stone fruit or mixed berry Salt and pepper 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce Instructions: Dip the steaks in the Worcestershire sauce and season with cinnamon, sugar, salt, and pepper. C...
Lime Toasted Nuts 1/2 cup almonds 1/3 cup pecans\u202f 1/3 cup raw pine nuts\u202f 1 lime, halved 1 tablespoon tamari (for gluten-free) or soy sauce Pinch of sea salt\u202f Instructions: Put the nuts in a pan over medium heat and toast, tossing continually until they are golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. ...
Mocha-Macadamia Nut-Chocolate Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 1/2 teaspoons instant espresso 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 8 ounces (2 sticks) butter, at room temperature, cut into small pieces 3/4 cup dark brown sugar, firmly packed 3/4 cup granula...
Greek Meatballs with Beef, Veal and Lamb 1/2 pound each (1-1/2 pounds total) ground beef, veal, and lamb, mixed. 1 large onion, chopped 3/4 cup chopped parsley 1/2 cup bread crumbs 3 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano, or 1 1/2 tablespoons dried 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 large egg 1/4 cup milk All-purpose flour Instruc...
Rolled Beef with Artichoke Stuffing 1/2 pound ground veal 1/2 pound ground pork 1/2 pound prosciutto, diced 1/2 cup diced Asiago cheese (2 ounces) 1/2 cup diced fontina cheese ( 2 ounces) 6 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup chopped fennel 2 cups marinated artichokes, cut into 1-inch pieces(reserve oil in jar) 1/2 cup coars...
Margaret's Hot Bandanas 1 (7-ounce) jar pitted Kalamata olives, drained and sliced 1 1/2 cups diced, peeled white onion 1 pound ripe beefsteak tomatoes, chopped 1/2 pound mozzarella cheese, diced (about 1 1/2 cups) 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 cloves pressed garlic 2 teaspoons salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 2 teaspoons dri...
Turkey Cordon Bleu Stuffed with Ham, Roasted Green Chiles and Brie 6 poblano chiles 1 pound Brie cheese, skin on, sliced into thin planks 1 1/2 cups grated Monterey Jack cheese Three 2-pound turkey breasts, boneless Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper Vegetable oil 15 thin slices cooked deli ham Honey Mustard S...
Harira: Moroccan Chickpea Stew with Chicken and Lentils 1/4 pound dried chickpeas 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 2-inch pieces 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 cup diced onions 1/2 cup diced celery 2 teaspoons ground ginger 2 teaspoons turmer...
Beef Tenderloin Crostini 2 pounds beef tenderloin, trimmed and tied 3 tablespoons olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 baguettes, cut into twenty 1/2-inch-thick slices total 2 tablespoons olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 cup sour cream 1/4 cup applesauce 2 tablespoons hor...
Chicken Mole 1 (4-pound) chicken, cut into pieces 1 medium white onion, peeled and quartered 5 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed 1 sprig oregano 1 sprig thyme Cilantro stems 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns Steamed white rice or Mexican rice, accompaniment Chopped cilantro leaves, for garnish Corn Tortillas, accompanimen...
Bangers and Mash 2 pounds fresh veal or chicken sausages (8 large sausages) 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced Kosher salt 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, diced 4 ounces creme fraiche 1/2 cup whole milk 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 2 teaspoons whole-grain or coarse mustard 1 teaspoon dry mustard 1 t...
Warm Fruit Compote of Cherries, Orange and Cranberries Over Vanilla Ice Cream 1 (15-ounce) can pitted cherries 1 orange, zested and juiced 1/4 cup dried sweetened cranberries 1 pint vanilla ice cream Ginger snaps, vanilla wafers or cinnamon sugar cookies, to garnish Instructions: In a microwave safe bowl, combine cherr...
Grilled Spiced Chicken and Plums 8 skin-on chicken drumsticks (about 1 1/2 pounds) 1 1/4 teaspoons ground allspice Cayenne pepper, to taste Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 cloves garlic, grated 3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil Juice of 1 lemon 2 plums, halved and pitted 2 tablespoons h...
Fire-Grilled Corn on the Cob 4 ears of corn 1 cup sour cream 1 cup heavy cream 1 teaspoon salt 4 tablespoons butter, melted 4 tablespoons grated Parmesan 1 teaspoon paprika Instructions: For Crema Sauce: Mix sour cream, heavy cream and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside. For Corn on the Cob: Clean and oil your grill grat...
Rye Spaetzle 1 cup whole milk 1 tablespoon sour cream 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon finely sliced chives 1 teaspoon toasted caraway seeds, ground in a spice mill 4 large eggs Kosher salt 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup rye flour 8 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg...
Ancho Chile Honey Basted Quail 1 dried ancho chile 1 cup hot water 1 chopped garlic clove 1/8 cup honey 1 teaspoon kosher salt About 12 semi-boneless quail (1 or 2 per person) Instructions: Soak ancho chile in 1 cup of hot water for 30 minutes. Preheat grill to medium-high. Place ancho chile and soaking water, garlic, ...
White Chocolate Chip Cookies 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour (see Cook\u2019s Note) 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1 1/4 sticks (10 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature 2/3 cups packed light brown sugar 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 large egg 2 teaspoons pure vanilla...
Cilantro-Aperol Cosmo 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons torn fresh cilantro 3 tablespoons sugar 1/2 ounce fresh lime juice, plus 1 wedge for the glass 1 1/2 ounces vodka 1 ounce Aperol 1/2 ounce cranberry juice Instructions: Pulse 2 tablespoons cilantro and the sugar in a mini food processor until very finely chopped; t...
Stuffed Mexican Hot Chocolate French Toast with Cinnamon Whipped Cream and Chocolate-Maple Ganache 6 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped 6 ounces heavy cream 2 tablespoons maple syrup 1 cup very cold heavy cream 2 teaspoons sugar 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 4 large eggs 2 large egg yolks 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup bes...
Spaghetti with Pecans and Radicchio Kosher salt 8 ounces dried spaghetti 4 ounces pancetta, diced 3 cloves garlic, chopped 1/2 cup chopped pecans 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1/2 cup chicken broth 1/4 cup white wine 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1/2 cup grated Parmesan 1 small head radicchio, chopped 2 tablesp...
Beef Filets with Ancient Grains & Kale Salad 2 beef Tenderloin Steaks, cut 1 inch thick (about 6 ounces each) 1/4 plus 1/8 teaspoon cracked black pepper, divided Salt 3 cloves garlic, minced, divided 1 cup reduced-sodium beef broth 1/2 cup pearlized farro 1 cup thinly sliced kale 1/4 cup dried sweetened cranberries or ...
Pan-Seared Striped Bass with Thai Red Curry Sauce and Spicy Eggplant 4 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/2 medium red onion, sliced 3 medium Japanese eggplants, medium dice 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1-inch piece ginger, peeled and grated 1 bird's eye chile, cut in half and seeds removed 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/...
Bourbon and Smoked Cider 2 cups sugar 2 cups water 6 apples, any kind One 750-milliliter bottle Kentucky bourbon 9 ounces fresh lemon juice Handful of sage leaves Instructions: For the apple cider syrup: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar and water. Bring to a simmer and stir to dissolve the suga...
Ginger Molasses Cookie Sandwich with Roasted Banana Ice Cream 6 quarts half-and-half 2 vanilla beans 48 egg yolks 1 3/4 pounds granulated sugar 2 bananas, roasted 2 1/2 cupS all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 7 ounces unsalted butter 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/3 cup dark molasses 2 tablespoons c...