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Blackberry Gin Fizz Float 1 pint blackberries 2 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon water 1/2 cup roughly chopped mint leaves 8 ounces gin 1/4 cup fresh lime juice Ice, for serving 24 ounces ginger ale 1 pint blackberry sorbet or vanilla ice cream Instructions: Heat the blackberries, sugar, and water in a small pot over med...
Macaroni and Cheese My Way 18 pieces extra-large shell pasta 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 cup tasso ham or bacon 5 large shallots, minced 1 clove garlic, mined 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 cup white wine 2 cups cream 1 cup grated fontina 1/2 cup grated sharp Cheddar 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan 18 m...
Peanut Butter and Chocolate Eggs 6 ounces milk chocolate, chopped (about 1 cup) 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, at room temperature 5 saltine crackers, finely crushed Pinch of kosher salt Instructions: Put the chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pot of simm...
Grilled Mac and Cheese With Pulled Pork 1 stick unsalted butter, softened 6 tablespoons mayonnaise 4 cups prepared macaroni and cheese, warmed 2 onions, thinly sliced Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 1 cup barbecue sauce 2 cups prepared pulled pork 8 slices buttermilk or white bread 12 slices sharp cheddar cheese ...
Smoky Chili Beer Margarita 1 fresh Fresno chile, thinly sliced into rounds 2 limes 1/2 teaspoon dehydrated lemon peel, optional Kosher salt 1 teaspoon granulated sugar 2 ounces (4 tablespoons) tequila 1/2 cup club soda 2 dashes of cayenne pepper 4 small drops liquid smoke One 12-ounce bottle Mexican beer 1 Persian or k...
Apple-Blackberry Galette 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting 2 tablespoons sugar, plus more for sprinkling 1/2 teaspoon salt 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces 1 large egg, plus 1 egg for brushing 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 3 Golden Delicious apples...
Chocolaty-Peanut Butter Encrusted Rum Cake 1/4 cup chopped pecans 1/4 cup water 1 1/2 -ounce milk chocolate candy bar 4 eggs 1/2 cup oil 1 package yellow cake mix with pudding in the mix 1 3/4 -ounce package instant vanilla pudding 1/2 cup light rum 1 stick butter 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup light rum 1/4 cup water 1/4 cup c...
Blueberry Walnut Salad Dressing 2 tablespoons white miso 2 tablespoons Champagne wine vinegar 1/4 cup fresh orange juice 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 cups blueberries, washed 1/4 cup walnuts, halved and toasted 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper Instructions: Place everything in a...
Sugar and Spice Butternut Squash 2 packages (8 ounces each) prepared cut butternut squash, Earth Exotic 1 tablespoon butter, melted 1 tablespoon brown sugar, C&H 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, McCormick 1/2 cup cranberry-walnut salad dressing, Newman's Own Instructions: Makes 4 servings 1. Preheat oven to 375degreesF. Li...
Shrimp Mashed Potatoes 2 pounds medium-size Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and diced 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature 2 cloves garlic, peeled 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 to 1/2 cup half-and-half, at room temperature 2 small lemons, zested 2 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh chives 2 1/2 teaspo...
Ranch Chicken Tacos 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup vegetable oil 6 small corn tortillas 6 small flour tortillas Avocado Lime Crema, rec...
Grilled Pimento Cheese Sandwich 1 1/2 cup shredded best-quality sharp Cheddar 1/2 cup real mayonnaise, plus more for grilling 1 (4-ounce) jar chopped pimentos, drained Pinch of cayenne pepper Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper 12 slices brioche bread, lightly toasted Instructions: Pulse the cheese, mayo, pime...
Sea Bass with Asparagus Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 large bunch asparagus, trimmed 2 pieces thick center-cut sea bass, skin on Canola oil, for cooking 4 to 5 sprigs fresh parsley, finely chopped 4 to 5 sprigs fresh tarragon, finely chopped Beefsteak tomato, concasse (peeled and seeded) and small dice ...
Almost-Famous Cheddar Biscuits Cooking spray 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons baking powder 2 1/2 teaspoons sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons vegetable shortening, at room temperature 4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 6 ounces grated yellow cheddar cheese (about ...
Buche de Noel 4 large egg whites 1 cup sugar 24 tablespoons (3 sticks) unsalted butter, softened 2 tablespoons instant espresso powder 2 tablespoons rum or brandy 1 Chocolate Genoise Sheet, recipe follows 8 ounces almond paste 2 cups confectioners' sugar 3 to 5 tablespoons light corn syrup Cocoa powder Red and green li...
Souskai Mangos 2 slightly underripe mangos 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 small scotch bonnet-type chile, seeded and coarsely chopped, to taste Juice of 2 limes Instructions: Peel the mangos, remove pit and cut fruit into small pieces. Place the garlic and salt into a food processor or mortar and pestle and...
Raspberries with Ricotta Cream 1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese 2 tablespoons light brown sugar 2 tablespoons orange liqueur, (recommended: Grand Marnier) or fresh orange juice 1 pint raspberries Mint sprigs Instructions: Place the ricotta in a small strainer set over a bowl and refrigerate for 30 minutes to drain the ex...
Taleggio Bacon and Apple Grilled Cheese 1 1/4 pounds Taleggio cheese 12 slices bacon 8 slices rye bread 1/2 cup mayonnaise or 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature 1/2 cup Dijon mustard 1 Honeycrisp apple, peeled and sliced really thin on a mandoline Instructions: Toss the Taleggio in the freezer...
Seared Pork Tenderloin with Cocoa Spice Rub 1 tablespoon whole white peppercorns 1 tablespoon whole coriander 4 1/2 tablespoons ground cinnamon 2 teaspoons ground nutmeg 1 teaspoon ground cloves 3 1/2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa 4 tablespoons sea salt, preferably gray 2 (2-pound) boneless pork tenderloins 2 tablespoo...
Red Velvet Cupcakes 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, such as Pernigotti 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 cup buttermilk, shaken 1 tablespoon liquid red food coloring 1 teaspoon white vinegar 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/4 pound (1 stick) unsalte...
Roast Duck 2 (5 to 5 1/2 pounds each) ducks, innards and wing tips removed 6 quarts chicken broth Kosher salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Instructions: Unwrap the ducks and allow them to sit at room temperature for 20 minutes. With a fork, prick the skin without piercing the meat. This will allow the fat to ...
Second Day Turkey and String Bean Pot Pies 4 servings or 4 cups Leftover Green Bean Casserole (recommended: Campbell's Soup recipe) 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup turkey, beef, or chicken stock 1 cup roasted turkey meat, chopped 2 standard puff pastry sheets Instructions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a medium bowl lightly b...
Kitchen Sink Frittata 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 cup leftover sauteed sliced onions 4 ounces leftover cooked steak, cut into bite-size pieces 1/4 cup roasted red pepper strips 3 to 4 stalks leftover cooked asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces 2 tablespoons milk 5 large eggs Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepp...
Rosemary Julep 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 sprigs fresh rosemary, plus 1 sprig for garnish 4 tablespoons bourbon Splash seltzer Crushed or cracked ice, for serving Instructions: Place the sugar, 1/4 cup water and 2 sprigs rosemary in a saucepan and bring to a simmer over low heat to dissolve the sugar. Remove the pan fr...
Baked Tilapia With Coconut-Cilantro Sauce Canola oil spray Four 6-ounce pieces tilapia fillet 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for seasoning 1/2 cup light reduced-fat coconut milk 1/2 cup cilantro leaves, plus more for garnish 1 teaspoon peeled chopped fresh ginger 1/2 teaspoon garam masala 2 garlic cloves 1/2 jalap...
Trinidadian Curry Goat 2 pounds goat (boned or boneless), cut into 2-inch cubes 2 tablespoons curry powder, such as Lalah's Madras Curry Powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 4 leaves shado beni, chopped (chopped cilantro can be substituted) 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 medium onion, sliced Cooking oil Roti, for serving Hot pepper sa...
Sherla's Southern Greens 1 pound collard greens, stems and center-ribs removed 1 pound dinosaur kale, stems and center-ribs removed Olive oil, to coat pan 2 pounds smoked turkey wings 2 cups diced red onions 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced Kosher salt 1 jalapeno, sliced into rings 3 ounces (5 1/2 tablespoo...
Monument Cafe Roasted Root Vegetables 1 pound red potatoes, washed and chopped into 1-inch cubes 2 parsnips or turnips, peeled and chopped into 1-inch pieces 1 large red beet, peeled and chopped into 1/2-inch cubes 1 large sweet potato, peeled and chopped into 1-inch cubes (about 1 1/2 pounds) 2 red onions, peele...
Foil-Baked Chicken 6 skinless, boneless chicken thighs 1/2 cup cornstarch 1/4 cup Kikkoman Less Sodium Soy Sauce 1/4 cup Kikkoman Hoisin Sauce 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed 1/4 cup chopped cilantro 2 tablespoons minced ginger 2 cloves garlic, chopped 18 (12-inch-square) pieces aluminum foil Instructions: Cut chicken into...
Roasted Quail with Savory Apple and Cheddar Croustade 5 MacIntosh apples, peeled and cored 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided 1 1/2 tablespoons, plus 1/2 tablespoon, plus pinch finely chopped fresh herb mix (recommended: a blend of sage, thyme, and rosemary) Salt and freshly ground black pepper 6 disks pre-made pie...
Pannukakku 5 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 large eggs plus 1 egg yolk, at room temperature 2 cups milk, at room temperature 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (see Cook's Notes) Confectioners' sugar, for dusting Jam, fresh fruit...
Dumplings with a Crispy Skirt 6 medium dried shiitake mushrooms (each about 1 inch in diameter) 2 cups shredded napa cabbage (about 1/4 small head) Kosher salt 1 pound fatty ground pork (see Cook\u2019s Note) 2 tablespoons light soy sauce 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil 1 teaspoon sugar 1/2 te...
Malaysian Indian Curry-Spiced Beef Burgers Canola oil, as needed 1/2 red pepper 1 jalapeno 1/4 red onion, thickly sliced 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more as needed 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more as needed Freshly cracked black pepper, as needed 1/4 cup curry powder, plus more as needed* (See Cook's Note) 3 medium clove...
Grilled Roasted Garlic-Rosemary Bread 10 large cloves garlic, peeled but left whole 1 fresh rosemary sprig, 6 inches long 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 stick unsalted butter, at room temperature Salt and pepper 2 baguettes (not sourdough), 1/2 pound each 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan, optional Instructions: Put th...
Tomato and Lobster Salad with Avocado Relish and Shellfish Aioli 2 quarts lobster stock made by simmering lobster bodies and white Mire Poix in water for 45 minutes then strain. 1 egg yolk* 4 tablespoons canola oil Salt and pepper 4 small vine ripe tomatoes with stem, peeled and sliced 2 (1 1/4 pound) lobsters, cooked ...
Autumn Potato Gratin 4 pounds mixed baby potatoes, such as Red Bliss, Peruvian Purples, and Fingerlings 2 cups heavy cream, plus some to cover 4 tablespoons butter (1/2 stick) 2 sprigs each fresh thyme, sage, and rosemary 2 garlic cloves, cracked Salt and pepper 1/2 cup grated Parmesan Instructions: Preheat the oven to...
Steakhouse Steaks 4 (2-inch-thick) filets mignons, tied (10 ounces each) 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 tablespoons fine fleur de sel 2 tablespoons coarsely cracked black peppercorns 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature Instructions: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Heat a large cast-iron skill...
Smoothies raspberries (approx. 1 handful) blueberries (approx. 1 handful) 1 cup soy milk 2 scoops low-fat yogurt ice cubes 2 kiwis, chopped 1 cup apple juice 1 cup soy milk 2 scoops of low-fat yogurt ice cubes 2 bananas, chopped 2 scoops vanilla yogurt 1 cup vanilla soy milk 1 cup pineapple juice ice cubes Instructions...
Grilled Vegetable Sandwiches with Sherry Vinaigrette and Manchego on Ciabatta 3 Japanese eggplants, sliced in 1/2 lengthwise 3 red bell peppers 1 red onion, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch thick slices 1 large beefsteak tomato, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices Extra-virgin olive oil or canola oil, for grilling Salt and p...
Strawberry Shortcake Skewers Sixteen 2-by-1-inch chunks pound cake (about 3/4 of an 8-inch loaf) 16 medium strawberries, leaves removed, hulls intact (cut any large berries in half) 1 1/2 cups plus 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar 1 cup heavy cream 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Vegetable oil, for oiling the grill...
Loaded Cream Cheese Bread Nonstick cooking spray, for the baking sheets and bowl 3 3/4 cups unbleached bread flour, plus more for dusting 1 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon rapid rise dry yeast 1 large egg, beaten, for the egg wash 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature 1/4 cup oil-packed sun-drie...
Butter Toffee Hazelnuts and Dark Chocolate 4 1/2 ounces butter 3 ounces water 14 ounces sugar 2 tablespoons light corn syrup 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 5 ounces chopped, toasted hazelnuts Tempered Chocolate, recipe follows 5 ounces dark chocolate couverture, chopped, divided Instructions: In ...
Rudolph's Cranberry Antlers Cocktail 5 cranberries 3 sprigs fresh rosemary 3/4 ounce maple syrup 2 ounces gin 3/4 ounce cranberry juice 3/4 ounce sweet vermouth Splash Champagne 1 marshmallow 2 cloves Instructions: Muddle 4 of the cranberries and 1 of the rosemary sprigs with the maple syrup in a shaker. ...
Almond Lace 2 cups sugar 1 cup cold water 2 cups sliced almonds, toasted Instructions: In a heavy saucepan gently combine sugar and water, avoiding getting sugar up the walls of the pan. Boil, brushing down sides of the pan if necessary until it becomes a light colored caramel. Dip bottom of saucepan into ice water to ...
Pasta Shells with Roasted Vegetables Cooking spray 4 small or 2 large eggplants, quartered lengthwise and cut into 1-inch pieces 2 (14-ounce) cans artichoke hearts in water, drained and quartered 4 tablespoons olive oil 4 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves, or 1 teaspoon dried 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary l...
Beef Short Rib Stroganoff with Buttered Noodles and Lemon Creme Fraiche 3 pounds boneless beef short ribs Half a 750-millliliter bottle red wine 3 cloves garlic 1 carrot, peeled and diced 1 onion, peeled and diced 1 sprig fresh thyme 3 cups orecchiette pasta Salt 1/4 pound (1 stick) butter 1 pound button ...
Peach Rum Punch 2 cups frozen peaches 2 cups lemon-flavored rum (recommended: Bacardi Limon) 3 cups peach nectar (recommended: Kerns) 1 cup pineapple juice 1 cup ginger ale Instructions: Chill all ingredients. Combine all ingredients in a punch bowl, adding ginger ale last. Serve cold.
Princess Tea Cakes 3/4 cup canola oil 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cup white whole-wheat flour 2 cups confectioners' sugar, divided 3 tablespoons cornstarch 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3/4 cup very finely chopped nuts, such as pecans, walnuts or hazelnuts Instructions: To Make Ahead: Prepare the do...
Seared Ahi with Passion Fruit-Shrimp Salsa 1 ripe passion fruit 4 or 5 extra large shrimp (about 4 ounces), peeled, deveined, and diced 2 teaspoons olive oil 1/4 cup finely minced Maui onion 1/2 cup peeled, seeded, and finely diced tomatoes 2 tablespoons finely sliced scallions 1 tablespoon finely minced fresh cilantro...
Brown Sugar-Soy Turkey Legs 1 cup salt 1/2 cup sliced fresh ginger 1/4 cup black peppercorns 4 star anise, optional 1 quart plus 1 cup orange juice 8 uncooked turkey legs 2 cups brown sugar 1 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup fish sauce or Worcestershire sauce 1 bunch scallions (about 8), thinly sliced, whites and greens separated...
Italian Stuffed Artichokes 4 artichokes, washed and dried Zest and juice of 2 lemons 2 cups pulverized butter crackers 1 cup grated Pecorino-Romano 1/4 cup olive oil, plus more for drizzling 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning 2 cloves garlic, grated on a rasp Kosher salt and ...
Carrot Cake Granola 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 3 tablespoons packed light brown sugar 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1 3/4 cups old-fashioned rolled oats 2 large carrots, shredded and squeezed dry 1 cup walnuts, chopped 1/2...
Traditional Classic Potato Salad 3 large Yukon gold potatoes (about 1 1/4 pounds), peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes 3 large eggs 1/2 cup diced onion 1/2 cup diced celery 2 tablespoons sweet relish 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon hot sauce Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 1 cup mayonnaise 2 scallions, ...
Grilled Salmon with Sherry Vinegar-Honey Glaze and Spicy Tomato Relish 1 cup sherry vinegar 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1/4 cup honey 1 tablespoon ancho chile powder Salt and freshly ground pepper 4 salmon fillets, 6 ounces each 2 medium ripe tomatoes, chopped 2 tablespoons finely diced Spanish onion 2 tablespoons chop...
Quickie Banana Split 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate 4 1/2 ounces semisweet chocolate 1/4 cup light corn syrup 1/3 cup hot water 1 1/2 cups heavy cream 2 tablespoons sugar 3 banana leaves (optional) 6 bananas 1/2 cup coarse sugar 1 quart vanilla ice cream 1/2 cup salted peanuts 6 large mint sprigs Instructions: Combine ...
Steamed Sweet Potatoes 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1/2 pound each), scrubbed (see Cook's Note) Toppings, such as hot honey and chopped pecans; salted butter and chili powder; creme fraiche, chives, salt and pepper; herbed butter; salted butter and brown sugar; salsa and sharp Cheddar; toasted pepitas, cilantro, salt...
Tea Cake Unsalted butter, at room temperature, for the teacups 1/2 cup milk 1 bag black tea, such as chai or Earl Grey 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 large egg 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/8 teaspoon baking soda Pinch fine...
Canadian Surf 'n Turf: Wild Chinook Salmon with Mango Salsa and Wild Venison Steaks with a Red Wine, Blueberry, Chocolate Sauce 1 whole chinook salmon, approximately 1 1/2 to 2 pounds (or substitute other fresh salmon or trout) 1 lemon, juiced Fresh thyme sprigs Fresh dill stalks Olive oil 4 venison rib steaks (or subs...
Camarones al Tequila 1 1/2 tablespoons butter 16 to 20 small shrimp About 1/4 cup chopped onions About 1/4 cup chopped tomatoes 1 tablespoon freshly chopped cilantro leaves Drizzle tequila Pinch Guajillo chili powder, optional Salt Freshly ground black pepper Instructions: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and...
Winter Greens and Butternut Squash Gratin 2 teaspoons unsalted butter, plus more for the gratin dish 2 butternut squashes, (about 3 pounds total), cut in half lengthwise and seeded One 10-ounce bag chopped kale 2 tablespoons pure olive oil 6 cloves garlic, very finely chopped Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper...
Chocolate Sesame Balls Flavorless oil, for frying 2 cups glutinous rice flour, plus up to 1/3 cup more for dusting 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 3/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 cup white sesame seeds About 3 tablespoons chocolate hazelnut spread, I like Nutella Instructions: Fit a large heavy ...
Lemon\u2013White Chocolate Brownies 1 1/2 sticks (12 tablespoons) unsalted butter, plus more for the pan 6 ounces white chocolate, chopped 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 2 large eggs 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 3 large eggs 1 cup granulated su...
Mike's Deli Famous Eggplant Parmigiana Oil 2 large eggplants All-purpose flour 4 eggs Bread crumbs (recommended: Arthur Avenue Italian Deli) 1 quart marinara sauce (recommended: Arthur Avenue Italian Deli) 8 ounces sliced dry mozzarella (recommended: Arthur Avenue Italian Deli) 4 ounces grated Romano (recommended: Arth...
Crystallized Flowers 2 large egg whites, at room temperature 1 teaspoon water 1 dozen pesticide-free edible flowers, such as violets, marigolds, and rose petals 1 cup superfine sugar Instructions: In a small bowl, combine the egg whites and water; beat lightly with a fork. Dip a paint brush in the egg whites and gently...
Creamy Rabbit Spezzatino with Fontina Stuffed Bucatini and Funghi di Bosco 1 (2 1/2- to 3 -pound) rabbit, boned (reserve bones for stock and meat for spezzatino) 4 tablespoons butter 1 shallot, chopped 4 cloves garlic, crushed 1 sprig fresh sage 1 sprig fresh rosemary 1/2 cup dry white wine 4 cups water Salt and freshl...
Pacific Peach 1 1/2 ounces whiskey liqueur, such as Southern Comfort 3/4 ounce fresh lime juice 1/2 ounce Simple Syrup, recipe follows 1/4 ounce peach schnapps 3 ounces brewed black tea Lemon wedge, for garnish 1 cup granulated sugar Instructions: Fill a pint glass with ice. Pour in the whiskey liqueur, lime juice, sim...
Frozen Smores on a Stick 2 tablespoons cocoa 2 tablespoons sugar 1 cup vanilla yogurt 6 graham crackers broken into dime size pieces 1/4 cup mini marshmallows 1/4 cup chocolate chips Instructions: Mix together cocoa and sugar in a bowl. Fold in vanilla yogurt and then repeat with graham crackers. Add marshmallows and c...
Tequila Lime Shrimp Skewers 1 cup tequila 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice 1-ounce freshly chopped cilantro leaves 1/2 fresh red onion, chopped Salt and pepper 12 medium raw shrimp Instructions: Combine all marinade ingredients and marinate the shrimp for 30 minutes. Place them on skewers and grill for 3 minutes on ...
Tre Colore Pesto and Grilled Steak with Quick Roasted Tomatoes and Garlic Four 7 to-8-ounce flat-iron steaks or filet steaks 1 bulb garlic 12 plum tomatoes, halved lengthwise 3/4 cup EVOO, plus more for drizzling Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 3 tablespoons pine nuts 1 cup fresh parsley leaves 1/2 cup fresh basi...
Potato Latkes 8 medium potatoes, peeled 1 medium onion Lemon juice 1 cup flour 1 cup milk 1 egg 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/8 cup melted butter Freshly grated nutmeg Salt and pepper to taste Watercress, to garnish Caviar, to garnish Applesauce, for garnish Creme fraiche, for garnish Instructions: Grate potatoes and on...
Baked Red Snapper in a Salt Crust 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup cornmeal 1 1/4 cups coarse salt 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary 2 large egg whites 1/2 cup water 2-pound whole red snapper, cleaned Instructions: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a bowl blend together the flour, cornmeal, coarse salt, and fresh rosemary. Add t...
Grouper Roasted in Banana Leaves with Orange-Pineapple Relish and Red Beans and Rice 4 grouper fillets, about 6 ounces each 6 tablespoons pure olive oil Salt and pepper 1 banana leaf, cut into 4 rectangles Orange-Pineapple Relish, recipe follows Chopped mint Chopped cilantro Diced red bell pepper 2 tablespoons olive oi...
Warm Salad of Frisee and Baby Spinach ,Mushrooms, Bacon, Sweet Shallots and Chewy Croutons; Sherry Vinaigrette 4 heads frisee 12 ounces smoked bacon (homemade or other) 8 to 12 shallots 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup grenadine 16 ounces locally foraged mushrooms (such as chanterelles, boletes, chicken of the woods an...
Carne Asada Torta (Poc Chuc Torta) 2 pounds thinly cut flap meat Salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves, roughly chopped 1 tablespoon crumbled dried Mexican oregano 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice (from 3 oranges) 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 4 bolillo rolls, halved lengthwise Mayonnai...
Cheese Steak Egg Rolls with Ranch Pepper Rings Cooking spray 1 cup sliced onions 2 cooked fillet or rib-eye steaks, cut into thin slices 8 spring roll wrappers 6 to 8 ounces provolone cheese 2 large yellow or red bell peppers, sliced crosswise into rounds 1 packet dry ranch dip mix Instructions: Preheat oven to 400 deg...
French Chocolate Mousse 6 ounces semisweet baking chocolate, chopped 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 3 eggs, separated* 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar 1/2 cup heavy cream, cold 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Whipped cream and chocolate shavings, for garnish Instructions: Place the c...
Rainbow Fruit Salsa 3 limes, juiced 1 cup honey 1 cup fresh mint leaves, plus additional for garnish 1 cup blueberries, halved 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds 1 ruby red grapefruit, segmented and diced 1 kiwi, finely diced 1 mango, finely diced Instructions: For the mint lime simple syrup: Add the lime juice, hon...
Provencal Chicken Burgers With Pissaladiere Topping 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 tablespoon butter 2 large onions, very thinly sliced Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/3 cup pitted chopped black olives, nicoise or kalamata, 1 tablespoon anchovy paste 2 pounds ground chicken 1 tablespoon dried he...
Short Rib Burger 2 pounds beef short ribs 1 pound beef plate ribs 1 pound beef osso buco (shank) 4 cups Red Wine Marinade, recipe follows 1 1/2 pounds ground beef (chuck) 1 tablespoon black peppercorns 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves 1 head iceberg lettuce 3 large ripe red tomatoes 12 burger buns May...
Peanut Brittle 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1 tablespoon baking soda 1 tablespoon salt 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter 3 cups sugar 1 cup light corn syrup 3 cups shelled raw peanuts Instructions: Measure the vanilla into a small bowl and set aside. Combine the baking soda and salt in another small bowl and set aside. But...
Bumble Bees 1 SNICKERS® Brand Crème Sports Eggs 3-Pack 12 pieces M&M'S® Brand Chocolate Candies 1 tube decorative yellow icing Yellow construction paper Instructions: 1. Cut 6 hearts from the construction paper for the bumble bee's wings. 2. Unwrap the SNICKERS® Brand Crème Sports Eggs and place both halves ...
Pistachio Pesto with Angel Hair Pasta 1 package angel hair pasta 1/2 cup Pistachio Pesto, recipe follows 2 tablespoons olive oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 cup Parmesan ribbons, shaved with a vegetable peeler, for garnish 1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half, for garnish 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, for garnis...
Sandy\u2019s Delicious Pulled Pork Patacon 4-pound piece pork cushion (a deboned cut of meat from the large muscle of a pig's picnic shoulder) 1 cup Sofrito (see recipe below) 1 cup water 1/3 cup Worcestershire sauce 1/4 cup garlic powder 1/4 cup Italian seasoning 1/4 cup paprika 1/4 cup ground black pepper 2 tablespoo...
We Miss You Elvis Cocktail 1/4 cup salted peanuts 2 tablespoons sugar 2 ounces vanilla vodka, such as Smirnoff, plus more for dipping 1 frozen banana 2 ounces white chocolate liqueur, such as Godiva Instructions: Finely chop half the peanuts and mix them with the sugar. Spread the mixture out onto a flat plate. On anot...
Date Ice Cream Sundae 1/2 cup oats 1/2 cup raw pepitas 1/2 cup raw almond pieces 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 1/2 tablespoons apple juice 1 1/2 tablespoons honey 1/8 teaspoon salt 2 cups nonfat milk 1 pound fresh dates (medjool are great) 6 egg yolks 3/4 cup brown sugar 3 cups half and half 2 teaspoons vanilla Ins...
Chicken Breast with Dirty Rice 3 cups chicken broth 1 cup long-grain white rice 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 bay leaf 1 small bundle thyme, tied with twine 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 rib celery, diced 1/2 onion, diced 1/2 green bell pepper, diced 1 pint chicken livers and hearts, cleaned, diced small 8 ounces andouille saus...
Venison with Chanterelles in Cream Sauce and Braised Red Cabbage 6 (5 ounce) venison fillets, trimmed Game seasoning, recipe follows 1 tablespoon oil Game Sauce, recipe follows 1 cup cream Salt and pepper 2 tablespoons butter 1/4 cup chopped onions 1 pound chanterelles, trimmed Minced parsley Braised Red Cabbage, recip...
Chili Pecans 1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 2 cups pecan halves (about 4 ounces) 1 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 1/2 teaspoon salt Instructions: To Make Ahead: Store in an airtight contai...
Poppy Seed Coleslaw 1 pound green cabbage 1 pound red cabbage 8 ounces red onion 1/4 bunch fresh cilantro 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon mayonnaise 1 tablespoon brown mustard 1 tablespoon poppy seeds 2 cups olive oil 1 teaspoon kosher salt Instructions: Thinly slice the cabbages and onion...
Citrus Sauce for Citrus Sections 2 tablespoons cornstarch dissolved in 1/4 cup lemon juice 1 teaspoon grated orange rind 1 1/3 cups orange juice 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup orange liqueur Grapefruit and orange sections Instructions: Combine the dissolved cornstarch, orange rind, juice, and sugar in a saucepan and simmer for ...
Braised Osso Bucco with Lemon Feta Crumbles 12 fresh mint leaves 1/2 cup crumbled feta 2 tablespoons small dice red onion 1 lemon, zested Salt and pepper 1/4 cup vegetable oil 7 to 8 pounds lamb osso bucco (shanks) Salt and pepper 12 cups beef stock 1 cup medium dice carrots 1 cup medium dice celery 1 cup medium ...
Tumerico Cactus Tacos 2 cups raw cashew pieces 1 1/2 cups olive oil 1 cup tamari Juice of 2 limes 4 tomatoes, small-diced 2 jalapenos, finely chopped 1 yellow or white onion, small-diced 1 bunch cilantro, finely chopped Juice of 4 limes Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 cleaned raw cactus pads (2 1/...
(Web Exclusive) Round 2 Recipe: Pork Nachos 2 cups baked corn chips 1 cup leftover Slow Cooked Orange Pulled Pork, recipe follows 1 cup leftover Grilled Corn and Bean Salsa, recipe follows 1 cup shredded Cheddar 1/2 cup sour cream, optional 1 medium onion, chopped 1 (10-pound) bone-in pork shoulder, picnic cut 2 tables...
Confetti Gravity Cake Cooking spray 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting 2 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature 2 cups granulated sugar 4 large eggs 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder Pinch of salt 1 cup whole milk 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 3/4 cup rainbow sprinkles 4 large egg whites 1 1/3 cups...
Ribs with Big Daddy Rub 5 pounds St. Louis style ribs 2 cups Big Daddy Rub, recipe follows 2 liters cola (recommended: Coca-Cola) 4 cups water Apple Cider Buttermilk Dipping Sauce, recipe follows 3 cups brown sugar 1/4 cup kosher salt 1/4 cup smoked paprika 2 tablespoons ground cumin 2 tablespoons hot chili powder 2 ta...
Gingerbread Cake with Brandy Sauce and Whipped Orange Flower Cream Cooking spray 1 cup vegetable oil 1 cup white sugar 1 cup molasses 2 large eggs 1 tablespoon freshly grated gingerroot 3 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1 cup water 1 tablespoon baking soda 1...
Rosemary-Parmesan Popcorn 1 cup popcorn kernels 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons Rosemary-Infused Oil, recipe follows 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons kosher salt 2 cups olive oil 4 sprigs fresh rosemary Instructions: Stir the popcorn kernels and 1/2 cup of the Rosemary-Infused Oil in a large, heavy pot over ...
Boiled Spiced Shrimp with Whole Tomato Ketchup 1 pound large shrimp 1 carrot 1 celery 1 small onion 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar 1 tablespoon rice vinegar Salt 1 tablespoon shrimp boil spice 2 pints grape tomatoes 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup brown sugar Pinch ground cloves 2 tablespoons vegetable oil Instructions: ...
Grilled Swordfish with Moroccan Charmoula 4 teaspoons cumin seed, toasted and ground 2 teaspoons coriander seed, toasted and ground 2 tablespoons paprika 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 4 cloves garlic, minced and Sauteed briefly 1 teaspoons kosher salt 1/3 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 ounces fresh lemon juice 1 ...
Guacamole Salad 2 medium Hass avocados, pitted and sliced 2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped 1/2 English (seedless) cucumber, chopped 1/2 red onion, sliced 1 jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped 3 tablespoons lemon juice 1 small clove garlic, chopped A few drops hot sauce 1 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oi...