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Dirty Martini 1.5 oz. Smirnoff No.21 Vodka 0.5 oz. olive juice Instructions: Add olive juice and Smirnoff No.21 Vodka. Stir and strain into a pre-chilled martini glass. Garnish with cold olives.;
Nutty White Chocolate and Peach Oatmeal Cookies 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda Pinch of salt 1 stick unsalted butter, softened 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar 1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 large egg 1 1/2 cups rolled oats 1/2 cup chopped dried peaches 1/2 cup chopped wa...
Lemon Shrimp Alfredo 2 tablespoons olive oil 12 tablespoons salted butter 1 pound jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 1/2 cups heavy cream 2 cups freshly grated Parmesan Zest of 3 lemons plus lemon wedges, for serving 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup chopped fresh ...
Chocolate-Banana Empanadas 4 large ripe bananas 2 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 recipe empanada dough, recipe follows 4 ounces semisweet chocolate, broken in chunks Confectioners\u2019 sugar, for dusting 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup masa harina 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup (1 stick) ...
Garlic-and-Herb Star Bread 1/2 cup warm water (about 110˚ F) 2 teaspoons sugar 1 1/4-ounce packet active dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons) 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon fine salt 1 1/2 sticks (12 tablespoons) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces, plus more for ...
Oven-Style Pulled Pork Sandwich 6 cups SLOW-ROASTED PORK SHOULDER, recipe follows 2 1/4 cups QUICK BARBEQUE SAUCE, recipe follows Kosher salt 6 hamburger buns, lightly warmed 2 heaping tablespoons black peppercorns 25 cloves garlic, (about 2 heads) peeled 10 whole cloves 3/4 cup vegetable oil 1 bone-in pork shoulder, (...
Grilled Cheese with Everything Bagel Seasoning 1/4 cup cream cheese, at room temperature 3 scallions, sliced 1 tablespoon butter, plus more as needed 4 thick slices seeded wheat or country white bread Everything Bagel Seasoning, for sprinkling, recipe follows 2 ounces mozzarella, thinly shaved or sliced 4 sli...
Parsley Couscous 2 cups couscous 1 teaspoon curry powder 1/4 cup parsley puree,recipe follows 2 1/4 cups boiling water Salt and black pepper, to taste 2 packed cups flat parsley leaves (1 bunch) 1 teaspoon sugar Salt and white pepper to taste 1 cup canola oil Instructions: In a stainless steel bowl, mix the couscous, c...
Kulich 2 envelopes dry yeast 1/2 cup warm water 2 cups milk 2 1/2 cups sugar About 8-10 cups flour 12 egg yolks 1/2 pound plus 4 tablespoons butter, melted 1 cup chopped candied fruit 1 cup sultana raisins 1/3 cup chopped blanched almonds 1 tablespoon rum 2 vanilla beans, finely minced Peel of 1 lemon, grated Pinch sal...
Baked Tilapia With Herb Butter 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon or basil 8 ounces sliced mixed mushrooms (about 4 cups) 4 stalks celery, sliced 1 bunch scallions, sliced Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 4 6-ounce tilapia fillets Instructions: Preheat the oven to 400 degr...
Eggless Pancakes 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (see Cook's Note) 8 teaspoons sugar 3/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup lowfat buttermilk 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled, plus more for brushing and serving 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Ma...
Grilled Mozzarella Sandwich 3/4 pound buffalo mozzarella cheese, cut into 3/4-inch-thick slices 8 slices soft white bread 3 large eggs 1/2 cup whole milk Salt and freshly ground black pepper 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, for dusting Instructions: Lay one-fourth of the mozzarella betwee...
Beer Battered Cheese Curds with Homemade Ranch Vegetable oil, for frying 1 pound cheese curds, broken apart 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup lager or other mild beer 1/4 cup milk 1 large egg Kosher salt Homemade Ranch, recipe follows 1/3 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup buttermilk 2 scallions, finely chopped 2 table...
Jumbo Maple-Pecan Scone 3/4 cup buttermilk, plus more for brushing 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1...
Pimiento Cheese and Bacon Grits 5 slices thick-cut bacon 1 1/2 cups stone-ground grits 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 cup half-and-half Two 4-ounce jars diced pimientos, drained 4 ounces cream cheese, softened 2 cups grated sharp Cheddar cheese 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper...
Linguine Spiaggia Salt 8 ounces linguine 1 ear white summer corn 2 soft-shell crabs, cleaned (see Cook's Note) 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup olive oil 4 cloves garlic 10 cherry tomatoes 1 cup chopped baby kale 1 long green chile pepper, chopped, or a pinch of red pepper flakes 6 fresh Chincote...
Turketta 16 tablespoons (2 sticks) unsalted butter 1 cup parsley leaves 2 tablespoons rosemary needles 8 large sage leaves One 6-to-7-pound turkey breast, skin-on and bone-in 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon maple sugar, divided Instructions: Melt the butter in a...
Halloween Sugar Cookies 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (see Cook's Note) 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon fine salt 1 1/2 sticks (12 tablespoons) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces, at room temperature 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1 large egg, slightly beaten 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 4 cups confectioners'...
Banana, Chocolate, Peanut Butter Cupcakes 1 1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas 1 teaspoon lemon juice 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 1/2 sticks (6 ounces) butter, at room temperature 2 cups sugar 3 large eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 ...
Pasta Fagioli 2 cups dried cannellini beans 4 cups water, plus 16 cups 1/2 Spanish onion, peeled 1/2 carrot, peeled 1 rib celery Salt 1 cup garlic cloves, peeled 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 sprigs rosemary 1 dried chile arbol 1/2 cup small-diced pancetta 1/2 cup ditalini pasta, cooked and drizzled with olive oil Hig...
Wakame Seaweed Salad 3/4 cup dried, cut wakame seaweed 4 1/2 to 6 cups cold water, for soaking 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger 1/2 teaspoon sugar 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1 1/2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil 1 small avocado 1 small carrot, peeled and ...
French Coconut Pie 3 large eggs 2 cups store-bought frozen grated coconut, thawed 11/2 cups sugar 1/2 cup buttermilk, well shaken 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 deep-dish unbaked 9-inch pie shell, homemade or purchased Instructions: Pr...
Chicken Breast with Feta, Celery and Radish Salad 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 pounds) Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 romaine lettuce heart, torn into bite-size pieces (about 4 cups) 2 ribs celery, thinly sliced 6 radishes,...
Puff Pastry-Wrapped Chorizo 3 tablespoons finely chopped flat-leaf parsley 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika 1 clove garlic, finely grated on a Microplane 2 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed (from one 11-ounce box) 10.5 ounces Spanish chorizo, casing removed, cut crosswise into 1 1/2-inch lengths In...
Olive Oil Cake with Blueberries and Mascarpone 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for brushing 5 large eggs separated, plus 2 additional whites 3/4 cups sugar 1 Meyer lemon, zested 1/2 cup sweet sherry (recommended: Vin Santo) 1 cup all-purpose flour Pinch salt 1 pint blueberries 1 Meyer lemon, zested 1/2 cup s...
Sauteed Broccoli 1 pound broccoli 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 large clove garlic, chopped 1 large pinch dried red chili flakes, or to taste Kosher salt to taste Instructions: Cut the broccoli into 1 1/2-inch florets and reserve the stalks. Peel the stalks and cut them into 1/4-inch-thick slices. In a large p...
Lasagna of Roasted Butternut Squash 2 large butternut squash, about 3 to 5 pounds 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh sage leaves 1 tablespoon Fennel and Cinnamon Spice Blend, recipe follows 2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 2 c...
Individual Chocolate Souffles 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus softened butter, for the ramekins 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, plus more for the ramekins 8 ounces finely chopped bittersweet chocolate 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 large egg yolks plus 6 egg whites, at room temperature 1/4 teaspoon c...
Clementine Cosmo 1/2 cup fresh squeezed clementine juice 4 ounces vodka 2 ounces Triple Sec 1/2 lime, juiced 4 slices clementine, for garnish Instructions: Chill 4 martini glasses by filling each with ice and cold water. Combine all the ingredients in a cocktail shaker filled with ice and shake vigorously. Empty the ma...
Orange Cranberry Pear Relish 1 small navel orange 1 12-ounce bag fresh or frozen cranberries 1 Bartlett pear, cored and cut into large chunks 1/2 cup light brown sugar Kosher salt 3 tablespoons toasted and coarsely chopped pecans Instructions: Wash and dry orange. Cut orange, with peel, into small wedges and place in...
Skillet Deep Dish Pizza 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 pound sweet or hot Italian sausage, sliced into thin rounds (about 8 links) 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 1 pound fresh pizza dough, at room temperature 10 ounces whole milk low-moisture mozzarella, thinly sliced 1 cup your favorite marinara sauce...
Grilled Tuna Pan Bagnat 2 tuna steaks, 8 ounces each 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus 1/2 cup Salt and freshly ground pepper 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped 1/2 cup chopped Sweet 100 tomatoes, or very small grape tomatoes 1 tablespoon anchovy paste 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 3 to 4 tablespoons Dijon mustard Pinch red pe...
Grilled Pimento Cheese Sandwiches 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 8 ounces sharp Cheddar, shredded 8 ounces aged Gouda, shredded 1 roasted red pepper, diced (about 1/2 cup) Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 8 slices cracked wheat bread 3 tablespoons mayonnaise or so...
Apple-Bacon Galette 6 slices bacon 1 1/2 cups plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting 1/2 cup sugar 5 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces 4 assorted apples (such as McIntosh and Granny Smith) 4 assorted apples (such as McIntosh and Granny Smith) 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1/4 teas...
Spiced Beef Roast 1 tablespoon ground allspice 2 teaspoons ground mace 1 teaspoon ground cloves 1 tablespoon ground black pepper 2 tablespoons sliced garlic 10 sprigs fresh thyme 350 ml (1/2 bottle) red wine 8 pounds rolled rib-eye roast, trussed Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 lar...
Pink Derby 3 ounces Kiwi-Watermelon-Lime Juice, recipe follows 2 ounces bourbon 1 teaspoon honey Kiwi slice, for garnish 2 kiwis, peeled 1 1/4 cups chopped watermelon 2 large, juicy limes, peel and pith removed Instructions: Combine the Kiwi-Watermelon-Lime Juice, bourbon, honey and a splash of water in a cocktail shak...
Twice Baked Potato Casserole 1 pound thin bacon 16 russet potatoes 6 tablespoons canola oil 4 sticks (1 pound) salted butter, plus more for buttering baking dish 2 cups sour cream 2 cups grated Cheddar or Jack (or a mix of both), plus more for topping 2 cups whole milk 4 teaspoons seasoned salt 6 green onio...
Roasted Lamb with Mint Chimichurri One 4-pound boneless leg of lamb, trimmed of excess fat, at room temperature 3/4 cup olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 3/4 cup fresh mint leaves 3/4 cup fresh parsley leaves 1/4 cup fresh oregano leaves 2 cloves garlic 1 serrano pepper, stem removed 3...
Quick S\u2019mores Funnel Cakes 2 cups just-add-water pancake mix 2 teaspoons sugar 1/4 cup finely ground graham cracker crumbs, plus more for topping Peanut oil, for frying 1 cup heavy cream 1 cup marshmallow creme 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 bar milk chocolate, refrigerated Instructions: Make the funn...
Lamb Sausage in Puff Pastry 1 pound fresh lamb sausage, 1/2-inch thick, in a coil 2 sheets commercial puff pastry, thawed 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1 egg, beaten with 1 tablespoon water or milk, for egg wash Instructions: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Bake the sausage on a baking sheet for 20 minutes. Tu...
Chicken Mole 1 chicken (3 to 4 pounds), cut into 6 pieces 5 black peppercorns Kosher salt 1/2 cup sesame seeds 5 whole cloves 1 cinnamon stick 1/2 teaspoon anise seeds 1/4 teaspoon coriander seeds 6 dried guajillo chile peppers 4 dried ancho chile peppers 6 tablespoons canola oil 1/4 cup raisins 1/4 cup whole blanched ...
Mixed Berry Cobbler Nonstick cooking spray Two 12-ounce bags frozen mixed berries, thawed (about 6 cups) 1/4 cup whole-wheat flour 1/4 cup sugar 1 orange, zest finely grated (about 2 teaspoons) 1/4 cup whole-wheat flour 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon sugar, divided 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/...
Cumin Crab Canapes 6 slices brioche or challah bread 2 (7-ounce) cans lump crabmeat 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 heaping teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon hot sauce 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice 2 teaspoons chives, chopped Pinch salt Chives, for garnish Instructions: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lay out the bread slic...
Sunny's Fruity Limoncello Spritzer Ice 8 maraschino cherries, for garnish 4 lemon slices, cut in half, for garnish 4 orange slices, cut in half, for garnish 4 ounces limoncello, such as Caravella 2 ounces whiskey, such as Angel's Envy 2 ounces orange juice 2 tablespoons maraschino cherry juice 12 ounces sparkling water...
Omelets Yield: 1 servings Butter 3 eggs, lightly beaten 1 tablespoon water Salt Pepper Crumbled bacon Chopped tomato Chopped green pepper Sliced scallion Chopped onion Cheddar cheese Feta cheese Mushrooms Instructions: Melt butter over medium high heat in an eight inch non-stick skillet. Add vegetables which may need t...
Sausage Cornbread Stuffing Extra-virgin olive oil 1 large onion, small dice 3 ribs celery, small dice Kosher salt 1 pound spicy sausage, casing removed, broken into bite-size chunks 3 cloves garlic, smashed and finely diced 3/4 cup coarsely chopped walnuts 10 sage leaves, finely chopped 3 sprigs rosemary, leaves finely...
Sweet Potato and Chicken Lavash Wraps 6 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 onion, finely diced 1 large red jalapeno pepper (1/2 sliced, 1/2 minced; remove seeds for less heat) 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon grated peeled fresh ginger 1 tablespoon curry powder 1 pound sweet potatoes, pe...
Mashed Potatoes with Pesto and Whipped Cream 2 pounds medium russet potatoes Kosher salt 1/2 cup heavy cream 1 cup whole milk, warmed 1/2 to 1 stick unsalted butter, at room temperature 1/2 cup pesto Freshly ground black pepper Instructions: Put the potatoes in a large saucepan and add enough cold water to ...
Chino Chopped Vegetable Salad 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 3 tablespoons sherry wine vinegar 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 cup almond or safflower oil Salt and freshly ground white pepper 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 cup diced fresh artichoke bottoms Salt Freshly ground white pepper 1/2 cup diced carrots 1/2 cup diced...
Rice and Beans 1/2 cup dried kidney beans, soaked overnight, drained 2 cups unsweetened coconut milk 1 1/2 garlic cloves, minced 4 scallions, finely chopped 1/2 sprig fresh thyme, finely chopped 1 1/2 cups uncooked rice 1 1/4 cups water 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 tablespoon sugar Salt and ground black pepper Instructions: In ...
Colette's Chocolate Cake 2 cups sugar 1 cup unsweetened cocoa 1 cup vegetable shortening 1 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 3 cups all-purpose flour 2 eggs, at room temperature 1 cup milk, at room temperature 1 teaspoon almond extract 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup hot, strong coffee Ins...
Cali-talian 7 Layer Dip 1/2 cup ricotta cheese 1/4 cup sour cream 1/2 teaspoon Calabrian chile paste 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt One 15-ounce can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed 1/4 cup prepared pesto 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (from about 1 lemon) 1 cup shred...
Sugar and Spice Butternut Squash 2 packages (8 ounces each) prepared cut butternut squash, Earth Exotic 1/2 cup cranberry-walnut salad dressing, Newman's Own 1 tablespoon butter, melted 1 tablespoon brown sugar, C&H 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, McCormick Instructions: Preheat oven to 375degreesF. Line a baking sheet wi...
Mamo's Apple Strudel 10 to 12 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and cut into thin strips Juice of 1 lemon 1 large can pineapple, drained and diced 3/4 cup sugar Pinch salt 1/2 cup finely chopped nuts 2 sticks unsalted butter 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 pound package phyllo dough Mixture of 1 large freshly ground cinnamon ...
Gingerbread Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (see Cook's Note) 2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more for the baking pans 1 tablespoon ground ginger 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1/4 ...
Apple Tart Runway Classic Puff Pastry, store bought 2 large egg yolks 1 large egg Whole milk 1/4 cup chunky applesauce 4 to 5 Granny Smith apples Apricot Glaze, recipe follows 1/4 cup apricot jam 1 tablespoon water Instructions: For the filling: Prepare the puff pastry as directed in the recipe and preheat the oven to ...
Spicy Sausage and Broccolini Panini 1/4 cup olive oil 4 ounces spicy Italian sausage, loose 1 bunch broccolini, trimmed and chopped 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 2 cups shredded aged provolone 8 slices white bread Instructions: Place a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and the sau...
Panqueques 1 cup flour 1 egg yolk 1 1/4 cups milk 1 tablespoon butter Dulce de leche, recipe follows 1/4 cup rum 1 tablespoon sugar 4 cups milk 2 cups sugar 1 teaspoon sodium bicarbonate Vanilla extract Instructions: Mix flour, egg yolk, and milk into a smooth, thin crepe batter. Heat a crepe pan on medium low and melt...
Maine Lobster Macaroni Cheese with Truffle Oil 1 pound lobster meat 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil 1 pound dried macaroni pasta 1/2 cup butter (1 stick) 1 cup chopped white onion 2 cloves chopped garlic 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, or as needed 2 bay leaves 1 cup fish stock or vegetable stock 1/2 cup heavy cream 2 cups shar...
Bumbleberry Fool Parfait 4 cups mixed berries, plus more for garnish 1 1/4 cups sugar 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 6 cups heavy cream 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Mint, for garnish Instructions: Place your berries in a blender and add the sugar and lemon juice. Blend until nice and smooth. Place a fine-mesh strainer ov...
Asian Watermelon Salad 1/3 cup peanut or vegetable oil 2 small shallots (1 thinly sliced, 1 finely chopped) Kosher salt Juice of 3 limes 1 tablespoon fish sauce 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 clove garlic, minced 1 2-inch piece ginger, peeled and minced 1 red jalapeno pepper, thinly sliced 4 cups chopped seedless watermelon ...
Gyro Meat with Tzatziki Sauce 1 medium onion, finely chopped or shredded 2 pounds ground lamb 1 tablespoon finely minced garlic 1 tablespoon dried marjoram 1 tablespoon dried ground rosemary 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Tzatziki Sauce, recipe follows 16 ounces plain yogurt 1 medium c...
Classic Rice Krispie Treats Nonstick cooking spray 4 tablespoons unsalted butter One 10-ounce bag mini marshmallows 6 cups crispy rice cereal, such as Rice Krispies 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Pinch kosher salt Decorative toppings, optional (see Cook's Note) Instructions: Line a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with alumin...
\Almost Famous\ Corn Pudding Three 15-ounce cans creamed corn Three 8-ounce boxes cornbread mix 4 large eggs 6 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels 2 cups sour cream 1/2 cup sliced scallions (green and white parts) 1 1/2 sticks (12 tablespoons) unsalted butter 8 ounces mascarpone Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepp...
Cosmopolitan 1.25 oz. Smirnoff No.21 Vodka 0.25 oz. triple sec 1 oz. cranberry juice Instructions: In a shaker with ice, add Smirnoff No.21 Vodka, triple sec, and cranberry juice. Shake and strain into a martini glass. Garnish with lemon twist.;
Silver Salmon Martini 1 teaspoon sugar 1-ounce vodka 1-ounce silver rum (recommended: Bacardi) 1/2-ounce pineapple juice 1/2-ounce grape juice 1/2-ounce pink lemonade 1/2 teaspoon caviar or salmon egg roe Instructions: Place sugar in a small saucer. Dip the rim of the glass in water and press rim into the sugar to coat...
Strawberry Kiwi Daiquiri Cupcakes with Kiwi Curd, Strawberry Rum Frosting, and Strawberry Rum Shooter Garnish 1 pound 10 ounces unbleached flour 2 tablespoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 pound 4 ounces sugar 9 ounces, scant, non-hydrogenated vegan margarine (recommended: Earth Balance) 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons wa...
Jam Cake With Peanut Streusel 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for the pan 1/2 cup sugar 1 cup unsalted roasted peanuts 2 teaspoons grated orange zest 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 stick unsalted butter, softened 3/...
Chiles en Nogada 12 Poblano chiles, roasted and peeled 1 cup ground veal 1 cup ground pork (with 30 percent fat content) 1 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped 1/2 cup almonds, chopped and toasted 1/2 cup pine nuts, t...
Amaretto Chocolate Chip Cookie Sandwiches 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature 1 cup (packed) golden brown sugar 1 cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs, room temperature 3/4 teaspoon pure almond ext...
Pumpkin Spice Latte Whoopie Pies 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 large egg, at ro...
Frozen Hot Chocolate 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate 1 1/2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar 1/2 cup half-and-half 1 1/2 cups whole milk 4 tablespoons coffee liqueur or brewed espresso 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 4 cups ice Sweetened Whipped Cream, for serving (recipe follows) Grated bitte...
Instant Pot Chicken Cacciatore 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 2 1/2 pounds) Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 strips bacon 1 medium onion, chopped 2 medium carrots, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 3 tablespoons tomato paste 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves 3/4 cup red wine 1...
Baby Squash in Brown Butter 2 pounds assorted colorful baby squash (patty pans, zucchinis, summer squash) 1 stick butter Salt and pepper Instructions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a pot, blanch the squash until slightly tender, approximately 2 to 3 minutes. In an ovenproof saute pan, melt the butter and heat until...
Chocolate Grasshopper Whoopie Pies with Minty Green Buttercream 2/3 cup (53 grams) Dutch-processed cocoa powder 1/2 cup (118 milliliters) very hot tap water 1 teaspoon espresso powder (optional) 1 cup packed (200 grams) light brown sugar 1/2 cup (118 milliliters) vegetable oil 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 large egg 1/...
Chicken and Sausage Sandwiches with Fried Bell Peppers 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 2 medium red bell peppers, seeded and sliced into thin strips 1 cup onion sliced into half-moons Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 1 pound cooked shredded chicken 1 cup diced chorizo, andouille, or other cooked spicy sau...
Roasted Arctic Char with Leeks and Horseradish Cream 1 pound leeks, white and light green parts (about 4 large leeks) 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 tablespoons minced fresh thyme leaves Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 1/2 cup apple cider 1/3 cup heavy cream 1 tablespoon b...
Positano Pizzas 1 pint cherry tomatoes 4 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed 2 sprigs fresh basil 1/2 teaspoon salt Extra-virgin olive oil 1 pound pizza dough 1/2 cup grated mozzarella 1/2 cup grated Parmesan 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano Instructions: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Pierce each tomato with the tip of a ...
Bruschetta 1 baguette Good olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper Instructions: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Slice the baguette at an angle 1/2-inch-thick. Brush both sides of the bread with olive oil and sprinkle one side with salt and pepper. Bake for 10 minutes, until lightly toasted.
Dom's Salsa and Guacamole 5 to 6 Roma tomatoes, diced 8 to 10 scallions, chopped to just past where they turn green 1 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves and stems, finely chopped 1 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves and stems, finely chopped 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar 1 to 2 cloves garlic, finely ch...
Kashk One\u202f32-ounce\u202ftub\u202fwhole-milk yogurt Kosher salt\u202f Instructions: Scoop\u202fthe yogurt\u202finto\u202fa large pot and add\u202f2 cups\u202fwater. Whisk\u202funtil\u202fthe water is fully incorporated and there are\u202fno lumps.\u202fPlace the pot over\u202fmedium heat and stir constantly until\u...
Seared Sea Scallops with Exotic Mushrooms, Potato Mousseline, Foie Gras Butter and Truffle Vinaigrette 4 ounces fresh foie gras 1/2 pound butter 2 tablespoons olive oil 3/4 pound wild or exotic mushrooms (shiitake, oyster, chanterelle, porcini, etc.) cut into bite-size pieces 1/2 pound peeled Yukon Gold potatoes, quart...
Pan Fried Blue Corn Coated Red Snapper with Green Chile Aioli and Creamed Kale 1 cup mayonnaise 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic 1 poblano pepper, roasted, peeled, seeded and diced 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice Salt and freshly ground pepper 4 large eggs, lightly beaten Salt and freshly ground pepper 2 cups seasoned a...
Braised Collard Greens 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 3 cloves garlic, smashed 1 large onion, chopped Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning 3 smoked ham hocks (about 1 1/2 pounds) 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth 2 large bunches collard greens (about 3 pounds), chopped 1 cup apple cider vineg...
Jicama Slaw 5 cups shredded Napa cabbage 1 cup shredded carrots 2 cups matchstick cut jicama 1/2 cup finely diced red onion 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 3 Tbs. celery seeds 1 Tbs. sugar 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar 1/2 cup canola oil salt and pepper to taste Instructions: Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl ...
Bacon, Egg and Cheese Turnovers 4 slices bacon 5 large eggs 2 tablespoons chopped chives 4 ounces shredded whole-milk mozzarella 1 tablespoon unsalted butter Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper A few shakes hot sauce, such as Tabasco 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed in the refrigerator overnight 6 o...
Two-Tone Potato Salad 2 baking potatoes (about 1-1/4 pounds) 2 sweet potatoes (about 1-1/4 pounds) Salt 1/3 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons Dijon-style mustard 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons capers, drained 2 tablespoons chopped pitted green olives (with or without pimien...
Quickie Coconut Cupcakes 1 box classic white or vanilla cake mix (recommended: Duncan Hines Moist Deluxe) 1 1/3 cups water 1/3 cup vegetable oil 3 eggs 2 teaspoons coconut extract (found on the baking aisle of the supermarket) 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut, finely chopped 2 to 3 cups Cupcake Icing, recipe follows, col...
Deep-Dish Spaghetti Pizza 1 pound spaghetti Nonstick cooking spray, for the springform pan 1/2 cup grated Parmesan 1/4 cup milk 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 large eggs, beaten 2 cups shredded mozzarella 2 cups pizza sauce Favorite pizza toppings, such as pepperoni, cooked sausage, bell pe...
Roasted Garlic and Balsamic Marinade 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar 1/2 cup dry sherry 2/3 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons strong brewed coffee 6 garlic cloves, roasted 2 shallots, roasted 2 sprigs fresh rosemary 1 tablespoon fresh thyme 2 bay leaves, crumbled 1 tablespoon kosher salt 1 tablespoon cracked black pepper 3 New York...
The Best Lemonade 8 lemons 1/2 cup superfine sugar, plus more to taste 5 cups water Ice cubes Instructions: Wash lemons under warm water. Roll them on the countertop with the palm of your hand to get them ready for juicing. Cut the lemons in half through their bellies. Juice lemons using either your hands or a juicer, ...
Roasted Fennel Salad 1 fennel bulb, fronds reserved Olive oil, for frying Fleur de sel (sea salt) and freshly ground black pepper 1 organic orange 1/2 small red onion Handful small black olives Handful toasted pine nuts Zest and juice of 1 lemon Instructions: Trim the fennel, reserving a handful of green fronds. Cut in...
Quick Marinara 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 (28-ounce) cans whole tomatoes, drained and coarsely chopped* 3 tablespoons tomato paste 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 bay leaf 6 basil leaves, coarsely chopped or torn Salt and freshly ground black pepper Instructions: In a large saucepan heat the oil over a...
Fig, Ricotta and Prosciutto Pizzette 1 pound store-bought pizza dough Olive oil, for brushing dough 1 cup ricotta cheese 4 ounces prosciutto, cut into small pieces 6 ripe figs, quartered (or 1/2 cup fig jam) Instructions: Heat the oven to 425 degrees F and arrange a rack in the middle. Roll out pizza dough into a 1/4-i...
Smoked Salmon Quesadilla 8 flour tortillas, taco size 5 ounces garlic herb cheese, softened (recommended: Boursin) 6 ounces smoked salmon 2 tablespoons capers 1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese 1/2 cup sour cream 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped 1 avocado, sliced 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved 1/2 red onion...
Chunky Chicken-Vegetable Noodle Soup 2 tablespoons EVOO 2 carrots, peeled, quartered lengthwise, cut into 1/2-inch thick pieces 3 to 4 ribs celery with leafy tops, spilt lengthwise, cut into 1/2-inch thick pieces 1 large onion, chopped 1/2-inch dice 1 fresh bay leaf 1 small to medium zucchini, quartered lengthw...
Chocorazz Triple Chip Cookies 1 cups unsalted butter, room temperature 1/2 cup butter-flavored shortening (recommended: Crisco) 2 1/2 cups brown sugar 2 eggs 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1 tablespoon chocolate extract 2 tablespoons raspberry flavoring (recommended: Wilton) 4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 tea...
Grillades and Baked Cheese Grits 1 1/2 pounds beef top round, cut into 2-inch pieces, about 1/4-inch thick 1 pound veal top round, cut into 2-inch pieces, about 1/4-inch thick 1 tablespoon Essence, recipe follows 2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting ...
Stinky Polenta, Roast Chicken, Crispy Kale, Red Wine Balsamic Demi 5 skin-on chicken breasts Salt and freshly ground black pepper Extra-virgin olive oil, for coating the pan Extra-virgin olive oil, for sweating the vegetables 3 sprigs fresh thyme 2 bay leaves 1 carrot, diced 1 stalk celery, diced 1 onion, diced 1 b...
New England Pot Roast and Gravy 2 Fresh raw Briskets** (about 22 pounds) preferably Certified Black Angus Beef (they come about 11 pounds each) 2 1/2 pounds onions 2 1/2 pounds carrots 2 pounds celery 3 gallons beef stock, approximately 2 teaspoons herb de Provence, seasoning blend 1 teaspoon dry thyme, or fresh if ava...