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Turkey-Avocado Clubs 1/3 cup thinly sliced red onion 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 8 slices turkey bacon 1 Hass avocado, halved and pitted 1/2 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 8 slices whole-grain bread, lightly toasted 8 small leaves romaine lettuce 1 tomato, cut into 8 slices 12...
Herb Crusted Veal Tenderloin and Celery Root and Pear Sformato with Cherry Sauce Mixed herbs (sage, rosemary and thyme) finely chopped 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard Butter 1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs (made from day old white sandwich loaf, discarding the crust) 1 pound celery root, peeled, diced into 1/4-inch pieces Salt 2...
Spiced Beef Pie Nonstick cooking spray, for the pan 2 tablespoons flavorless oil 2 carrots, finely chopped 1 large onion, finely chopped Kosher salt 1 pound ground beef 2 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon Aleppo pepper 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice Freshly ground black p...
Spicy Italian Stuffed Mushrooms 24 large white or cremini mushrooms, wiped clean, stems finely chopped for the filling 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 cup finely chopped celery 1/2 cup finely chopped onion Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup grated moz...
Mustard Roasted Salmon 1 1/4 pound wild salmon, skin removed, cut into 4 pieces 2 tablespoons whole grain mustard 2 tablespoons 100% pure maple syrup 1 clove garlic, minced Juice of 1/2 a lemon Instructions: Preheat oven to 400-degrees Fahrenheit. Place salmon pieces on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper. Season wi...
Fig, Prosciutto and Blue Cheese Pizza One .25-ounce packet active dry yeast 2 teaspoons sugar 1 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for flouring the work surface 1 cup whole-wheat flour 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for coating the bowl 4 slices prosciutto 8 fresh figs, cut in half ...
Grapefruit and Basil Sugar Cookies 4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting (see Cook's Note) 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon fine salt 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 3 sticks (1 1/2 cups) unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar 1 t...
Blueberry Lemonade 4 cups fresh blueberries 1/2 cup sugar 1 lemon, juiced 6 cups sugar 24 lemons, juiced Instructions: For the blueberry syrup: Put the blueberries, sugar and lemon juice in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, then reduce the heat and simmer until thick, 20 to 25 minutes. Strain the ...
Homemade Pomegranate Soda Kit 2 cups pomegranate juice 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 liter seltzer water Pomegranate seeds, for garnish Instructions: For the pomegranate syrup: In a small heavy saucepan, combine the pomegranate juice and sugar and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat t...
Roasted Garlic White Pizza with Garlic Sauce 1 cup whole milk 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon plus a pinch salt 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 3 to 4 heads Roasted Garlic, recipe follows 2 to 3 tablespoons yellow cornmeal, for sprinkling on baker's peel 1 recipe Parmesan Pizza Do...
Deep-Dish Snickers Pie Six 1.56-ounce Snickers® candy bars, roughly chopped (about 2 cups), plus more for garnish 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed One 9-ounce package chocolate wafer cookies 1/2 cup dulce de leche 1/2 cup hot fudge sauce, warmed 1 cup crunchy peanut butter One 8-ounce package cream cheese, at room ...
Citrus Baked Salmon 4 slices fresh lemon 4 slices fresh orange 4 (6 to 8-ounce) skinless salmon fillets Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons freshly chopped dill 2 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes in oil, plus 1 tablespoon oil from jar 2/3 cup white wine Instructions: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. ...
Charcuterie Board Bites 1 small baguette 2 tablespoons salted butter, softened 1/4 cup cherry preserves 5 ounces fontina, shredded 2 ounces thinly sliced spicy salami 1/4 cup mini cornichons Instructions: Position an oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat to broil. Slice the baguette slightly on a bi...
Parisian Margarita 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. Using the strainer, poor...
Caramel Pastry Cream 1/4 cup cornstarch 1/2 cup granulated sugar 4 egg yolks 2 cups milk 2 tablespoons water 1 plump vanilla bean, split lengthwise and seeds scraped out with a small spoon Instructions: Place the cornstarch and 1/4 cup sugar in a medium bowl and mix together well; add egg yolks and mix until a paste is...
Butternut Squash Noodles with Mushroom Sauce 1 butternut squash, neck only, peeled Olive oil Salt and pepper 1 cup quartered Brussels sprouts 1 cup chanterelles 1 cup halved king trumpet mushrooms 1 cup oyster mushrooms 4 tablespoons olive oil 8 fresh sage leaves 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 1 shallot, thinl...
Orange and Almond Couscous 2 ounces (1/4 cup) sliced almonds 1 1/2 cups chicken broth 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 1/2 cups plain couscous 2 navel oranges, zested 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley, a handful Instructions: Toast nuts in the bottom of a medium saucepot over medium heat. Transfer toasted nu...
Yellowtail Tartar with Bacon and Tangerine Dressing 3 tangerines, zested and juiced 1 pound sliced bacon, cut into 1/4-inch strips Extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon whole-grain mustard 2 tablespoons fennel seeds 1 baguette, sliced into 1/4-inch-thick slices Extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground black ...
Cream of Celery Soup and Deviled-Ham Toasts 2 full bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts 2 carrots, coarsely chopped 2 ribs celery 1 onion, quartered, root end attached 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 lemon, sliced Bundle of parsley, thyme, fresh bay leaf A few black peppercorns Salt 1/2 stick butter (4 tablespoon...
Blender Cupcakes One 15-ounce can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed One 16-ounce box angel-food cake mix 1 cup pitted dates, chopped (about 20 small or 10 large) 1 cup chopped nuts (optional) Store-bought vanilla frosting Instructions: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Prep a standard muffin tin with paper li...
Jumbo Lump Crab Taco, Pickled Chiles and Avocado 1 pint unpasteurized jumbo lump crabmeat, picked through for shells 1/2 small bunch fresh chives, thinly sliced 2 limes, zested and juiced Freshly cracked black pepper Extra-virgin olive oil 3 to 4 pickled Fresno chiles, minced Kosher salt 2 cloves garlic, smashed and mi...
Apple-Apricot-Ginger Buckle 1 1/2 cups water 1 cup dark molasses 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup (6-ounce package) dried apricots, julienned 1 1/2 cups apple cider 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 1 tablespoon cornstarch 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves 8...
Cherry Pie 4 cups fresh or frozen tart cherries 1 to 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 4 tablespoons cornstarch 1/8 tablespoon almond extract (optional) Your favorite pie crust or pie dough recipe for 2 crust pie 1 1/2 tablespoons butter, to dot 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, to sprinkle Instructions: Place cherries in mediu...
Healthy Grilled Chipotle Pork Tacos 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, finely chopped, plus sprigs, for serving 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, plus lime wedges, for serving 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 teaspoon chipotle chile powder 2 cloves garlic, minced One 12-ounce pork tenderloin, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices at an ...
Poached Salmon with Irish Butter Sauce 2 1/2 pounds (1.12 kilograms) center cut of fresh salmon Water Salt 2 egg yolks 1 dessertspoon cold water 4 ounces (110 grams) butter, diced Approximately 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1/4 ounce (8 grams) butter Salt and freshly ground pepper Sprigs of watercress or flat parsley Instruct...
Tomato Crostini with Whipped Feta 6 ounces good feta, crumbled 2 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature 2/3 cup good olive oil, divided 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons minced shallots (2 shallots) 2 teas...
Hershey's Brownie Cemetery Cake 1 package (about 19 ounces) brownie mix 1 can (16 ounces each) vanilla ready-to-spread frosting 1 tablespoon Hershey's cocoa 4 Hershey's Hugs chocolates 4 Hershey's Kisses chocolates 9 Hershey's Cookies 'n' Creme candy bars (1.55 ounces each) divided 5 Kit Kat wafer bars (snack size) 1 t...
Soft-Shell Crab Basket 2 large soft-shell crabs 2 quarts vegetable oil for frying 2 cups buttermilk Grated zest of 1 lemon Salt and pepper 2 cups flour 1/4 cup Old Bay seasoning Large pot for frying Instructions: Start by cleaning the soft-shell crabs, removing the gills and the skirt flap. Refrigerate until ready to c...
Braised Collard Greens 2 strips bacon, cut into small lardons 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes 2 cloves garlic, sliced Juice and zest of 1 lemon Juice and zest of 1 lemon 1 large bunch collard greens, stemmed and sliced into 1-inch strips 1/2 cup chicken stock Salt and freshly ground black pepper Instructions: Cook t...
Kentucky Lemonade 1 shot whiskey (recommended: Jack Daniels) 2 tablespoons frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed 5 ice cubes 1 cup lemon-lime soda Maraschino cherries, for garnish Instructions: Pour whiskey and lemonade concentrate into a highball glass. Stir. Add ice cubes and fill glass with soda. Garnish with a marasc...
Shrimp and Avocado Burritos 1 10-ounce package frozen cooked rice (about 2 cups) 1/4 cup sliced pickled jalapenos, plus 1 tablespoon brine 1 16-ounce can mild chili beans, undrained 3/4 cup frozen fire-roasted corn 1/2 cup roasted garlic salsa 12 ounces large shrimp, peeled, deveined and cut into chunks 1/2 cup chopped...
Chill-apia Tostada Vegetable oil, for brushing and frying 3 tilapia fillets 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 2 pinches seafood seasoning, such as Old Bay 1 pinch dried ground cumin 1 pinch dried oregano 8 corn tortillas 1 ripe avocado, flesh scooped out 2 tablespoons low-fat sour cream 1 tablespoon heavy whipping cr...
Shrimp and Mango Adobado Salad with Roasted Corn and Avocado Salsa Wooden skewers 4 garlic cloves 1 teaspoon coarse salt 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon dried oregano 2 teaspoons sweet paprika Freshly ground black pepper Pinch cayenne pepper (or more if you're brave!) 1 cup freshly squeezed grapefruit juice 2 limes...
Gorgonzola Crusted Grilled Lamb Chops 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon freshly cracked black pepper, plus more for bread crumbs 1 tablespoon sea salt 2 tablespoons freshly chopped oregano leaves 2 racks lamb rib chops, frenched 3/4 cup crumbled Gorgonzola 1/2 cup Italian bread crumbs 2 tablespoons minced gar...
Chicken and Sausage Gumbo 2/3 cup canola oil 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup whole-wheat flour 1/4 cup finely chopped onion, plus 2 cups roughly chopped 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth 1 cup chopped celery 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon garlic powder Kosher salt and freshly gro...
Sweet and Spicy Shrimp Tacos 2 tablespoons light brown sugar 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon smoked paprika Finely grated zest from 2 limes 1 1/2 pounds medium shrimp peeled, deveined and tails removed 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 cups sour cream or Mexican crema 1/4 head cabbage, cor...
Chocolate Fondue 2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips 1 cup heavy cream 3/4 cup mini-marshmallows 1 banana, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds 1 pineapple, peeled, cored and cut into 1-inch chunks 1 pint strawberries, stems removed 1(14-ounce) pound cake cut into 1-inch squares Instructions: In a fondue pot, combine t...
Ingrid's Vegetarian Lasagna 8 cups marinara sauce 14 semolina lasagna noodles, cooked Breaded eggplant 12 to 14 thin slices Provolone cheese Lemon ricotta mixture 12 to 14 thin slices of Mozzarella cheese 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated 1 cup basil, freshly chopped Instructions: In the bottom of a 9 by 13-inch baking pan...
Tex-Mex Green Bean Casserole Kosher salt 2 pounds green beans, trimmed and halved 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 3 poblano chile peppers, seeded and cut into short strips 1 large onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups half-and-half 1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth Pinch of...
Couscous with Vegetables 12 ounces couscous (not instant) 1 large red or green pepper 1 large eggplant sliced 1/4-inch thick 1 large zucchini, sliced 1/4 inch thick Salt Turmeric Cumin Black pepper 2 tomatoes, sliced Instructions: Soak the couscous in cold water for 10 minutes to loosen the grains. Then steam over a sa...
Mango Sticky Rice 1 cup jasmine rice 3/4 cup canned coconut milk 1/4 cup brown sugar 1 ripe mango, diced 2 tablespoons finely chopped crystallized ginger Instructions: Cook or steam rice in water according to package directions. Let cool and transfer to a portable bowl. Mix coconut milk and brown sugar; pour over rice....
General Tso's Gator Alligator and Snap Peas with Kumquat 3-2-1 Sauce Spicy Peanut Rice Peanut oil, to cook 1 pound cleaned alligator meat, 1/2-inch dice 2 tablespoons minced garlic 1 tablespoon minced ginger 8 kumquats, 1/8 inch slices (may sub with 2 zested and sectioned oranges or tangerines) 1/2 cup rice vinegar 1...
Coconut Cherry Macaroons 2/3 cup sugar 1/2 cup dried cherries, finely chopped Finely grated zest of 1/2 orange 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 2 large egg whites, lightly beaten 1/2 teaspoon fine salt 3 cups (about 8 ounces) finely shredded unsweetened coconut Instructions: Arrange the oven racks in the upper and lowe...
Chunky Chicken and Chorizo Chili 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1 turn of the pan 3/4 pound chorizo, chopped 2 pounds ground chicken 3 tablespoons chili powder, 3 palm fulls 1 tablespoon ground cumin, a palm full 1 onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 red bell pepper, chopped 1 (15-ounce) can red bean...
Open-Faced NY Strip \Philly Cheese Steaks\ 1 baguette, about 2 feet long, thin ends discarded 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 medium onion, diced small 1 small red bell pepper, diced small 1 (1-inch thick) NY strip steak, about 1 pound Cheese Sauce,...
Sunny's Cereal Trail Mix 1/2 cup roasted and salted peanuts 3 tablespoons salted butter 2 tablespoons grape jelly or raspberry preserves Freshly ground black pepper 1 cup sweetened crunchy corn cereal 1 cup pretzels or pretzel sticks, broken into large pieces 1/4 cup candy-coated peanut pieces Instructions:...
Basmati Rice 1 tablespoon unsalted butter or olive oil 1 yellow onion, chopped 1 cup long grain basmati rice 1 3/4 cups water 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt 1/4 cup sliced scallions 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley Instructions: Cook the butter and onions over medium heat until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the rice ...
Tropical Fruit and Jerk Chicken Sushi 2 medium chicken breasts, boneless and skinless 2 tablespoons prepared jerk seasoning 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 cups sushi rice, prepared according to package directions 4 sheets of nori (seaweed) 2 tablespoons black sesame s...
Steak and Eggs 1 tablespoon vegetable oil One 1-pound sirloin steak (about 1 inch thick) Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 8 large eggs Instructions: Preheat the oven 350 degrees F. Preheat a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat...
Grilled Pain Perdu 3 eggs 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 pinch salt 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 cup half-and-half 1 cup buttermilk 8 thick slices Brioche or bakery challah, or another soft yellow bread 1 pink grapefruit, sectioned 1/2 cup maple syrup 1/2 cup mascarpone Instructions: In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs...
Potee of Bacon, Beans and Vegetables 1 pound fresh slab bacon 3-pound pork shoulder 3 carrots, quartered 4 turnips, quartered 1 large onion, studded with 3 cloves 1 pound leeks, trimmed, split and cut into 2-inch lengths A cheesecloth bag containing 12 parsley sprigs, 1 bay leaf, 1 sprig fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dr...
Spiced Sweet Potato and Garlic Soup 4 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup chopped sweet onion 1 cup chopped peeled potato 2 medium cloves garlic, 1 minced and 1 thinly sliced Pinch cayenne pepper Pinch freshly grated nutmeg Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 3 cups diced peeled sweet potato 1 tablespoon unsalted butte...
Banana Protein Pancakes 1 large very ripe banana, mashed (about 1/2 cup) 2 tablespoons unflavored whey protein powder 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1 large egg plus 1 egg white Coconut oil, for brushing Maple syrup, for serving Instructions: Whisk t...
Shot Glass Apps: Ranch Sauce 3/4 cup buttermilk 3/4 cup sour cream 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar 2 teaspoons chopped chives 2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley 1 teaspoon mustard 1 clove garlic, crushed 1/2 green onion, chopped Carrots, ...
Olive Oil Cake 1 cup fresh orange juice 1 teaspoon fine salt 3 large eggs, room temperature 1 1/4 cups whole milk 2 cups sugar 1/4 cup orange liqueur, rum, brandy or whisky 1 1/2 cups extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for oiling pans 1 tablespoon lemon zest 2 teaspoons anise seed 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh rosema...
Watermelon Cooler 3 cups cut up and seeded watermelon 3 scoops lemon sherbet Juice of 1/2 lemon Instructions: Spread out the watermelon chunks on a cookie sheet and freeze it. Place the watermelon, sherbet and lemon juice in a blender and blend until smooth.
Creamy Dressings 1/2 cup full- fat plain yogurt 1/4 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons lemon juice 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt A few grinds black pepper Instructions: For the Base: Whisk together the ingredients. Add one of the combinations below to change it up, then whisk in a little water, a tablespoon at a time,...
Spicy Pork Chili 1 tub of Curly's Sauceless Pork, diced 2 cans of hot chili beans not drained 12oz of tomato paste 2 cans of diced tomatoes with chilis 2 teaspoons of chili powder 1 bottle of chili sauce 2 large onions chopped 2 large green peppers chopped A dash or two of garlic powder 2 tablespoons of crushed red pep...
Tangyuan with Peanut Filling 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon roasted unsalted peanuts (see Cook's Note) 5 tablespoons granulated sugar Pinch of kosher salt 2 1/2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 1/4 cups sweet rice flour, plus more if needed for dusting 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon boiling water Pink...
Broccoli-Kaffir Lime 'Souffle' with Its Salad 1 tablespoon garlic, minced 1 teaspoon lime zest, minced 1 cup broccoli stems, peeled, finely diced, 1/16-inch 2 cups heavy cream 1 cup milk 12 to 16 kaffir lime leaves, sliced lengthwise to remove stem 8 eggs, separated 1/3 cup cornstarch Salt and black pepper, to taste Ca...
Hot Buttered Ciders 2 quarts apple cider 1/4 cup brown sugar 1 orange, halved 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 4 ounces brandy, for adults Instructions: In the sleeve of a slow cooker, combine the cider, brown sugar, and orange halves. Cook on low for 2 hours. Stir together the butter and ...
Kids' Chocolate Chip Sprinkle Cookie Cake 1 cup cake flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon fine salt 6 tablespoons unsalted butter 6 tablespoons packed light brown sugar 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1 large egg 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips 1 tablespoon multicolored sprinkles Instr...
Braised Short Ribs with Seared Scallop on Mofongo Cake 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 2 1/2 pounds short ribs, cut in 2 pieces 1 quart Concord grape juice 1 cup red wine 1 green pepper, chopped, divided 1 white onion, chopped, divided 6 cloves garlic, minced, divi...
True Ligurian Pesto with Spaghetti Sea salt 4 cups packed fresh basil tops (2 bunches) 1/2 cup EVOO 1/3 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano 1/3 cup grated Pecorino Romano 1/4 cup pine nuts, lightly toasted 1 tablespoon lemon juice 2 large cloves garlic, pasted or grated Pepper 1 pound spaghetti Instructions: Bring...
Better Buttermilk Biscuits 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 cup vegetable shortening, chilled, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 3/4 cup buttermilk Instructions: In a mixing bowl, combine dry ingredients together with a fork. Cut in the shortening...
Cheesy Crispixand#153; Crunch Mix 1 cup Kellogg's® Crispix® cereal 1 cup small pretzel twists, broken 1 cup Sunshine® Cheez-It® Original crackers 1 cup popped popcorn 1/2 cup toasted sunflower seeds 1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar 2 tab...
Gingerbread Spice Mix 3 tablespoons ground cinnamon 3 tablespoons ground ginger 1 tablespoon ground allspice 3/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves Instructions: Stir together the cinnamon, ginger, allspice, nutmeg, black pepper and ground cloves in a smal...
Artichokes with Butter and Parmigiano Cheese 5 cans quartered artichoke hearts in water, drained 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 cup shredded Parmigiano cheese A handful flat-leaf parsley, chopped Instructions: Place drained artichokes near stovetop. Melt butter in skillet over moderate heat. Add artichokes and heat th...
Smoked Cider Brisket Hickory chips, for smoking 4 cups apple cider 12 cups cold water 1/2 cup kosher salt 1/4 cup sugar 1 tablespoon black peppercorns 2 bay leaves 1 (5 to-6 pound) beef brisket, fat cap 1/4 to 1/2-inch thick 1 tablespoon kosher salt 1 tablespoon paprika 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper 1 tables...
Pumpkin Caramel Trifle Crisco® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray 1 (14 oz.) pkg. Pillsbury® Pumpkin Quick Bread & Muffin Mix 1 cup water 3 tbsps. Crisco® Pure Vegetable Oil 1 large egg 3 cups milk 2 (3.4 oz.) pkgs. instant cheesecake pudding and pie filling 1 (8 oz.) container frozen extra creamy whipped topping, thawed ...
Double Chocolate Pudding Pie 14 graham cracker squares (7 full sheets) 2 tablespoons butter, melted 1 tablespoon water 1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin 1/3 cup boiling water 2/3 cup sugar, plus 1/2 teaspoon 1/3 cup cocoa 1/4 cup cornstarch 1/8 teaspoon salt 3 cups 1 percent low-fat milk 2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, c...
Sauteed Frog Legs with Tomato Garlic Butter 1/2 cup chopped fresh tomatoes, peeled and seeded Salt, to taste 1 pound large frog legs 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon Essence, recipe follows 1/4 cup unsalted butter 1/4 cup minced shallots 1 tablespoon minced garlic Freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1/2 cup dry w...
Skillet Curried Chicken 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 4 (6-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breast halves 2 1/2 tablespoons Madras curry powder Kosher salt 1 small Spanish onion, chopped 1 Granny Smith apple, cored and chopped 5 tablespoons golden raisins 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth 1/4 cup heavy cream Honey, optio...
Creamy Mashed Potatoes 5 pounds Yukon gold potatoes 8 ounces cream cheese 1/2 cup half-and-half 1/2 cup heavy cream 1 1/2 sticks (12 tablespoons) salted butter, softened, plus 4 tablespoons butter, cubed Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper Milk, if needed, for thinning Instructions: Peel the potatoes, r...
Curried Potato and Chickpea Crepes 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon Madras curry powder 1 sweet onion, chopped 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and chopped 4 plum tomatoes, chopped Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 2 large Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced 1 10-ounce package baby spinach (about 8 cups...
Maple-Roast Parsnips 2 1/4 pounds parsnips 4 fluid ounces vegetable oil 3 1/2 fluid ounces maple syrup Instructions: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Peel the parsnips and then halve them crosswise, then halve or quarter each piece lengthwise. Place the parsnips into a roasting tin. Pour the oil over the parsnips and...
Siberian Sling 1 small bunch fresh tarragon leaves 1 ounce fresh lime juice 2 ounces vodka 3/4 ounces honey syrup* 6 ice cubes Soda water or seltzer Instructions: Begin by slapping the fresh tarragon to bring out the aromatics. Drop the tarragon into a cocktail shaker, reserving a few leaves for the garnish. Add the li...
Lemon Crinkle Cookies 2 cups all-purpose flour (see Cook's Note) 1 teaspoon baking powder\u202f 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt\u202f 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar\u202f 1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature\u202f 1 large egg\u202f 2 tablespoons finely grated lemon zest, plus 1/4 cup lemon juice...
Mexican Chopped Salad with Toasted Cumin Vinaigrette Cooking spray 2 ears fresh or frozen cob corn, thawed 4 reserved cooked chicken breast halves, diced 1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans, drained 1 cup Monterey Jack or pepper Jack cheese, shredded 1/2 cup Spanish olives, sliced 1/2 cup tomatoes, diced 1 Granny Smith apple,...
Pecorino Romano Mashed Potatoes 8 medium potatoes, cut, boiled and mashed 3/4 stick of butter 1 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese 3/4 cup milk 1/4 tablespoon nutmeg Instructions: In a large mixing bowl, mash together the potatoes, butter, Romano cheese, milk and nutmeg.
Melon Juice with Champagne (or Prosecco) 2 ripe cantaloupes, honeydew or other sweet melon 1 tablespoon lime juice Pinch salt 1 bottle Champagne or Prosecco 1 small container blueberries Instructions: Peel and seed melons and chop into 2-inch chunks. Place the melon and lime juice in blender or food processor and blend...
Apple Tart 1 pack soft taco shells 2 ounces melted butter 1 Granny Smith apple Granulated sugar Instructions: Take 1 taco shell and cut out a circle. Brush it with melted butter. Sprinkle with granulated sugar. Put it between 2 cookie sheets and bake at 275 degrees for about 15 minutes. Cover an oven proof plate with t...
Tiramisu 1/4 cup espresso or very strong coffee 3 tablespoons Kahlua or Tia Maria 3 large eggs, at room temperature, separated* 1 teaspoon vanilla 8 ounces mascarpone 1 (17.5 ounce) package lady fingers Instructions: In a small bowl mix the coffee and Kahlua and set aside. Beat the egg whites until stiff and set aside....
Cajun Trail Mix 1/2 cup whole raw almonds 1/2 cup pecan halves 1/2 cup walnut halves 1/4 cup unsalted shelled sunflower seeds 1/4 cup unsalted shelled pumpkin seeds 2 tablespoons canola oil 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon chili powder 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 2 pinches cayenne pepper Instruct...
Clam Bake 10 cherrystone clams 5 pounds soft-shell clams 3 pounds butter 3 cups chopped leeks 5 large chefs potatoes 3 pounds spicy sausage 5 (1 1/2 pound) Maine lobsters 3 Heads Roasted Garlic 10 ears corn, broken in half 5 bunches fresh thyme 1 summer bluefish 4 cups olive oil 5 brown eggs 2 gallons fresh or sea wate...
Garlic and Cheese Crack Bread 2 tablespoons butter 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper One 1-pound cheese sourdough or plain sourdough loaf of bread, preferably an Asiago cheese loaf 1 cup shredded Wisconsin brick cheese 1 cup shredded Cheddar-Monterey Jack blend 1 teasp...
Ice Cream Cone Favors 1 bag white chocolate morsels Ice cream cones (flat bottomed) Small chocolate candy toppings (nonpareils and sprinkles) Lollipops Sugar sticks (and other small packaged candies) Instructions: Melt white chocolate chips in a small double-boiler and transfer to small bowl. Dip top and upper side tie...
Cheesy Poblano Sliders 2 poblano peppers 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1/2 white onion, thinly sliced 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1/4 cup Mexican crema 4 ounces Oaxaca cheese, cubed Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 1 teaspoon chipotle chile powder One 11-ounce package pretzel ...
Cinnamon Honey Butter 1/4 pound unsalted butter, at room temperature 3 tablespoons good honey 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt Instructions: Combine the butter, honey, cinnamon, and salt in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Serve at room temperature.
Earl Grey Creme Brulee Two 3.7-ounce boxes creme brulee mix, such as Dr. Oetker 2 cups heavy cream 2 cups brewed Earl Grey tea, cooled 4 candied lemon slices, for garnish Instructions: Make the creme brulee following the box instructions, using the heavy cream and substituting the Earl Grey tea for the milk. Divi...
Oysters with an Herbed Crust 6 oysters, cleaned and shucked, bottom shells reserved 2 tablespoons bread crumbs 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint leaves 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives 1/3 cup grated fresh Parmesan Pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper Instruc...
Wasabi Lobster Mash Salt 3 lobster tails, fresh or frozen and thawed 4 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces 1/2 cup whole milk, plus more if needed 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 tablespoon clam juice 1 tablespoon soy sauce 3 teaspoons wasabi paste 2 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon Freshly ground...
Dirty Martini About 4 tablespoons gorgonzola dolce or other creamy, mild blue cheese 12 large pitted green olives plus 2 ounces brine from the olives 8 ounces vodka 2 ounces dry vermouth Instructions: Form the blue cheese into 12 narrow tube shapes and stuff them into the pitted olives. Skewer 3 olives on each o...
Chocolate Banana Raspberry \Cockroaches\ 4.1 ounces egg yolks 5.8 ounces sugar 5 ounces egg whites 1.6 ounces cocoa 2 ounces peanuts, finely ground 2 cups heavy cream 2.5 ounces egg yolks 4 ounces sugar 5 ounces banana puree 1 lime, zested 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 teaspoons rum 3.8 ounces raspberry puree .4 ounces...
Bourbon Barbecue Pork Ribs 4 to 5 pounds pork ribs Salt and pepper No-Cook Low Carb Bourbon Barbecue Sauce, recipe follows 29 ounces no sugar added tomato sauce 6 ounces no sugar added tomato paste 2 ounces bourbon 2 tablespoons white vinegar 2 tablespoons liquid smoke 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1/2 tablespoon h...
Fresh Fruit with Dipping Sauce 1 cup sour cream 1/4 cup brown sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla 2 pints strawberries, washed and dried 1 bunch green grapes, washed and dried Instructions: Combine sour cream, brown sugar and vanilla. Serve alongside the strawberries and grapes for a dipping sauce.
Sweet and Sour Red Cabbage 1 medium shallot, chopped 1 clove garlic, chopped 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 1/2 to 3 pounds red cabbage, shredded (about 10 cups) 1/2 cup red burgundy wine 1 1/4 cups balsamic vinegar 1/2 cup granulated sugar Salt and freshly ground black pepper Instructions: In a 12-inch skillet, saute...
Chiles Toreados: Fried Chiles with Lime-Soy Sauce Vegetable oil, for frying 2 pounds yellow chiles 1/2 cup fresh lime juice 1/2 cup soy sauce 2 tablespoons oyster sauce Instructions: Pour enough vegetable oil in a medium heavy saucepan to come halfway up the sides of the pan. Heat the oil until a deep-fry therm...
Wild Dandelion Greens with Shaved Fennel and Lemon-Honey Vinaigrette 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest plus 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 heaping tablespoon honey 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 4 ounces wild dandelion greens 1 small head fenn...
Fried Calamari with Sweet Orange Sauce 2 cups orange juice 1 1/2 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons canola oil 1 tablespoon lemon juice 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh parsley Pinch crushed red pepper flakes Vegetable oil, for frying 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup cornstarch 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika Kosher salt and fre...