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Steakhouse Wedge Salad with Gorgonzola and Crispy Pancetta 8 to 12 thin slices pancetta 4 ounces Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled (about 1/2 cup) 3 tablespoons sour cream 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1/3 cup whole milk Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 head iceberg lettuce, quartered 2 Roma tomatoe...
Blood Orange and Basil Ranch Water 2 ounces tequila blanco 2 tablespoons fresh blood orange juice plus 1 blood orange wheel, for serving 2 fresh basil leaves 6 ounces sparkling mineral water Instructions: Add the tequila, blood orange juice and basil to the bottom of a glass. Use the back of a wooden spoon to smash the...
Foil Packet Lemon Shrimp Scampi with Artichokes 2 tablespoons Italian-style breadcrumbs 1/4 cup plus 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest, plus 1 lemon, thinly sliced 5 cloves garlic (1 grated, 4 minced) 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese 1 9-ounce package frozen artichoke hearts, tha...
Ranch Chickpea Salad Sandwiches 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion (about 1/2 small red onion) 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 1 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1/3 cup ranch dressing Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 1/2 cup finely chopped celery 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 1/4 cup chopp...
Honey Glazed Walnut Cake 1 cup shelled walnuts 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3/4 cup light brown sugar 5 large eggs 1/2 cup honey 1/2 cup fresh orange juice 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Fresh berries to serve on the side Instructions: Preheat the oven to ...
Tom's Green Beans with Shallots 12 ounces green beans, trimmed 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 shallot, minced Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil Instructions: Place the beans in a steamer in a pot fil...
Garlic Bread 2 cloves garlic 1/4 cup olive oil 1 loaf garlic bread 1 teaspoon oregano Instructions: Squirt olive oil into a small skillet. Smash the garlic on a cutting board and add it to the olive oil. Heat until the garlic browns, the remove the garlic and pour the oil over the bread. Sprinkle the bread with dried o...
Cherry Pie 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 cup vegetable oil 2 tablespoons cold water, plus more as needed 1 large egg, lightly beaten Two 10-ounce bags frozen sour or sweet cherries, defrosted (see Cook's Note) 1 1/2 cups sugar 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons unsalted butter ...
Lemon-Ginger Zapper 6 large, juicy lemons, peel and pith removed 2 ounces fresh ginger (about a 2-inch piece) 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon agave syrup 1/2 cup coconut water or tap water 1 tablespoon chia seeds, optional Instructions: Juice the lemons, then the ginger, following your juicer's specific s...
Winter Kale Salad 1 small bunch of kale, stems removed, cut or torn into small pieces 1/4 cup pecans, toasted and chopped 1 green onion, chopped 1 pear, peeled and sliced Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Crumbled blue cheese, for garnish Ins...
Loaded Double Red Bean Burgers Three 14-ounce cans red kidney beans, drained and rinsed 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil 6 cloves garlic, crushed 3 red bell peppers, finely chopped 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons vegan Worcestershire sauce (no anchovies) 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast flakes 3 tablespoons ...
Grilled Shrimp with Mango, Lime and Radish Salsa 12 large shrimp 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 lemon, juiced Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 limes 2 mangoes, diced 4 to 5 red radishes, diced 1 red onion, diced 1 tablespoon chili powder 1/2 bunch fresh cilantro leaves, chopped 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive...
Taffy 2 pounds sugar 4 pounds corn syrup 2 tablespoons butter 3/4 cups milk 3 drops red or peach coloring 2 teaspoons peach flavoring, for taste Cornstarch, for sprinkling on pulling table Instructions: In a saucepan, mix together the sugar, corn syrup and butter, stirring over high heat until mixture reaches 240 degre...
Panroasted Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta 1/2 pound thickly sliced pancetta, cut into 1/4 inch dice 8 large shallots, quartered Salt and freshly ground pepper 2 pounds Brussels sprouts, quartered 1/2 cup white wine vinegar Instructions: In a large deep skillet, cook the pancetta over moderate heat until it is slightly ...
Fried Vermicelli and Green Onions 1 pound vermicelli Salt 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 3 turns of the pan 3 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces 3 cloves garlic, crushed away from skins 6 scallions, whites and greens, cut into 3-inch pieces then shredded lengthwise Pepper 20 leaves fresh basil (1 cup), sh...
Six Layer Cake 1/2 cup cocoa powder 1 teaspoon espresso powder 2/3 cup hot water One 12-ounce can evaporated milk 2 cups sugar 6 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste Butter, for greasing Flour, for dusting 1 box vanilla cake mix, such as Betty Crocker Instructions: For...
Bacon Chocolate Chip Cookies 9 slices thick-cut bacon, about 3/4 pound 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons cornstarch 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon kosher salt 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, cubed and at room temperature, plus more melted if needed 1 cup packed dark brown sugar 1/...
Jerk Meatloaf Balls 4 tablespoons coconut oil 3 green onions, chopped 2 shallots, chopped 1 red bell pepper, chopped 1 Scotch bonnet chile, minced 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 teaspoon dark brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon ground ...
Savory Goat Cheese and Tomato Bread Pudding 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature 12 slices good-quality white sandwich bread, crusts trimmed off (about 8 ounces total) 5 ounces goat cheese, crumbled, or 6 ounces crumbled feta cheese 8 ounces (1 pint basket) red or yellow cherry tomatoes, stemmed, and cut ...
Beef Fried Rice 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided 2 egg yolks 1/2 cup leftover broccoli from Crispy Orange Beef with Broccoli, recipe follows 1/2 cup bean sprouts 1/2 cup leftover beef, from Crispy Orange Beef with Broccoli 2 cups leftover cooked rice from Crispy Orange Beef with Broccoli 3 tablespoons soy sauce Freshl...
Sweet Cheese Tarts 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons sugar 1/4 tablespoon salt 2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into 4 pieces 4 tablespoons cold lard, cut into 8 pieces 1 egg, lightly beaten 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened 3/4 cup farmers cheese, softened 1/2 cup sugar 1 large egg yolk 1 teaspoon ground ...
Fish Nuggets with Roasted Corn and Tomato Salad with Fire Cracker Sauce 3 cups buttermilk 1/2 cup lemon iced tea 3 eggs 2 teaspoons garlic powder 2 teaspoons onion powder 4 tablespoons hot sauce Salt and pepper 3 pounds halibut fillet, cut in 1-by-2-inch pieces 3 cups yellow cornmeal (not self-rising) 1 t...
Gingerbread Squares with Cream Cheese Frosting 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, melted and cooled, plus softened, for greasing pan 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 2 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice 1/4 teaspoon g...
Poached Chicken With Garlic-Herb Sauce Kosher salt 1 bulb fennel, trimmed and cut into wedges, plus 1 cup fronds 3 medium carrots, cut into chunks 1 head garlic, cloves separated and peeled 1 bunch scallions (white and light green parts), roughly chopped 1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, halved crosswise...
Monday to Friday Turkey Gumbo 1/4 cup olive oil 2 scallions, chopped 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 rib celery, finely sliced 1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1 /2-inch cubes Clove garlic, minced 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne or to taste 1 teaspoon dried thyme 2 cups chicken stock 1 6-ounce can small red beans or ...
Vegan Saffron Risotto 1 large leek 1 small bulb fennel 1 cup dry white wine 2 medium carrots, roughly chopped 1 celery stalk, roughly chopped 3 cloves garlic, smashed Three 3-inch strips of peel from 1 orange 4 sprigs parsley 2 sprigs thyme 1 bay leaf Kosher salt 5 whole black peppercorns Large pinch saffron 2 tablespo...
Leftover-Brisket Breakfast Tacos 2 plum tomatoes, halved 1/2 white onion, sliced into 4 chunks 1/4 cup olive oil, plus more if needed Kosher salt 2 canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, stemmed and seeded, plus 2 teaspoons adobo sauce 2 tablespoons canned diced green chiles (mild or hot) 1 1/2 cups chop...
(Web Exclusive) Round 2 Recipe: Potato Stuffed Onions 4 medium yellow onions, peeled 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar 1 cup leftover Potato Salad 1 pound red potatoes, cut in to 1-inch cubes 1 bunch scallions, washed 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 2 tablespoons sour cream 1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard 1 teaspoon chopped garlic 1/...
Asian-Marinated Pork Loin with Gingered Sweet Potatoes and Five-Spice Apples 4 cups water 1/3 cup kosher salt 1/3 cup sugar 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce 1 1/2 teaspoons toasted Szechwan peppercorns 1 tablespoon toasted black peppercorns, plus freshly ground black pepper 4 1/4-inch-thick slices fresh ginger 2 star anise ...
Baked Rice Pudding with Apricots 3/4 cup raw short-grain rice (such as Arborio), rinsed in a colander until the water runs clear 4 cups milk 1/4 cup diced dried apricots 1/4 vanilla bean, split lengthwise and scraped 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest 1/2 cup sugar 4 egg yolks Instructions: Preheat the oven to 300 ...
Southern Fried Turkey 8 ounces unsalted butter 2 1/2 ounces red pepper sauce 1/2 cup water 2 garlic cloves 2 bay leaves 12 to 13 pound turkey Approximately 6 gallons peanut oil Instructions: Combine butter, red pepper sauce, water, garlic, and bay leaves in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Boil the sauce for 10 ...
Ancho Chile-Mexican Chocolate Cookies 1 3/4 cups all purpose flour 1/3 cup good quality unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder 2 teaspoons of your favorite ground chile powder, such as ancho chile powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temp 1...
Melon Madness 2 parts Sauza® Signature Blue Silver Tequila 3 parts honeydew melon puree 1 part agave nectar Honeydew melon garnish Instructions: Add ingredients to blender with ice and blend till smooth. Pour into glass and serve. Garnish with honeydew melon.
Oatmeal Peanut Butter Bars 3/4 cup baking mix (recommended: Bisquick) 2 cups quick oats (recommended: Quaker) 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter 1/2 cup cinnamon applesauce 1/2 cup raisins 1/2 cup chocolate chips 1 egg 1/3 cup honey Instructions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly spray an 11 by 7-inch or 9 by 9-inch bak...
Robert Ribs 4 racks baby back ribs 1 cup soy sauce 1 cup Worcestershire sauce 2 tablespoons Rib Rub, recipe follows BBQ Sauce, recipe follows 3 tablespoons light brown sugar 2 tablespoons cayenne powder 2 tablespoons garlic powder 2 tablespoons onion powder 2 tablespoons white pepper 2 tablespoons kosher salt 1 tablesp...
Branzino with Puttanesca 4 piquillo peppers or 1 roasted red bell pepper from jar 1 clove garlic 1/3 cup pitted Kalamata olives, rinsed 2 tablespoons capers, drained and rinsed 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1/2 teaspoon anchovy paste 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 8 branzino fillets, skin on...
Mexican Red Rice 1/3 cup vegetable oil 3 cups long grain rice, rinses 1 medium onion, chopped 5 Serrano chiles, or to taste, stemmed, seeded if desired 2 garlic cloves, chopped 3/4 cup chicken stock, vegetable stock, or water 3 cups Red Tomato Salsa (recipe follows) 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 medium onion, thinly sl...
Apple Fritters 1/2 cup whole milk 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for kneading and the surface 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 3/4 teaspoons active dry yeast 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1 large egg 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more for the bowl Oil, for frying 3 small apples, p...
Orzo Salad with Mustard Greens and Dried Cherries 2 cups chicken broth 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 small yellow onion, chopped small 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 1/2 cups orzo pasta 1/2 cup dried cherries, roughly chopped 1/2 cup pistachios, toasted and roughly chopped 1 te...
Zabaglione with Fresh Strawberries Ice, for chilling 1/3 cup sugar 4 egg yolks, at room temperature 2/3 cup prosecco 3 tablespoons dark rum, optional 1 cup heavy cream 4 cups ripe strawberries, cleaned, hulled and halved Instructions: Prepare an ice bath with a large bowl filled with ice and a little water. Set aside. ...
Guinness Floats with Whiskey Whipped Cream 1/2 cup cold heavy cream 2 tablespoons Irish whiskey, plus more to taste 2 teaspoons sugar 2 cups vanilla, chocolate or coffee ice cream 1 12-ounce bottle Guinness or other stout, chilled Instructions: Combine the heavy cream, whiskey and sugar in a bowl and whisk until soft p...
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 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 gre...
Vegetable Sushi 3 cups short-grain Japanese rice, rinsed 1/3 cup rice vinegar 3 tablespoons sugar Salt 10 nori sheets (dried seaweed), halved Sesame seeds, for sprinkling 1 cucumber 1 avocado 1 plum tomato, seeded 1 small red onion 20 asparagus spears, trimmed and blanched Wasabi paste, for spreading and serving 1 roma...
Super-Stuffed French Toast 6 jumbo eggs, beaten 1/4 cup heavy cream 2 tablespoons vanilla extract 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon, plus more for topping Salt 1/4 cup sugar 12 slices brioche bread, about 1/2-inch thick 6 ounces apple pie filling 6 ounces cherry pie filling Nonstick cooking spray Powdered sugar, for toppin...
Chocolate Pretzels 2 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cup margarine or butter (1 1/2 sticks), softened 3/4 cup sugar 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 large egg 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted Instructions: About 2 1/2 hours before serving or early in the day I...
Italian Stuffed Jalapenos 15 jalapenos, preferably red, cut in 1/2, seeded and deveined 1 tablespoon canola oil 2 pounds mild Italian sausage, casings removed 1/4 cup minced red onion 1/4 cup minced red bell pepper 3 tablespoons minced garlic 2 cups mascarpone or cream cheese 1/4 cup grated Parmesan, plus more for garn...
Grilled Swordfish with Pesto 2 teaspoons minced gingerroot 2 cloves garlic, minced 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons minced thyme Salt and pepper 4 swordfish steaks, (about 6 ounces each and 1-inch thick) 1/3 cup olive oil 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1/3 cup pine nuts Salt ...
The Dark and Shandy 1 cup sugar 3/4 teaspoon whole black peppercorns 12 whole allspice One 6-inch piece ginger, thinly sliced (about 1 1/2 cups) 6 tablespoons fresh lime juice Ice Six 12-ounce bottles dark lager beer, such as Negra Modelo, chilled 6 tablespoons dark rum Lime wedges, for garnish Instructions: Combine 2 ...
Eggplant Parmesan 2 eggplants 4 eggs 1 cup olive oil 1 tablespoon chopped garlic 6 leaves chopped fresh basil 1/4 cup white wine 3 cups your favorite marinara sauce 12 slices provolone 12 tablespoon grated Parmesan 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley Instructions: Slice the eggplants into twelve 1/2-inch-t...
Casadielles (Walnut Popovers) 4 1/2 cups flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup cold butter 1 cup water 7 1/2 cups ground walnuts 2 cups sugar 5 tablespoons honey 2 1/2 teaspoons anise seed, toasted and ground Oil, for frying Confectioners' sugar for decorating Instructions: Make the pastry dough: Combine the flour and the salt. ...
Slow Cooker Pot Roast One 4- to 5-pound beef chuck roast Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped 2 yellow onions, thickly sliced lengthwise 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1/2 cup dry red wine 2 cups reduced-sodium beef broth 2 tablespoons Worcestersh...
Passion Fruit Cupcakes with Avocado Buttercream Frosting Butter, for greasing, optional 3 eggs 3/4 cup oil 3/4 cup granulated sugar 3 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups flour, sifted 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon strawberry-flavored gelatin 1/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup passion fruit rum 2 cups confectioners...
Grilled Portobello Panini 2 large portobello mushrooms, stems removed, gills scraped out, sliced horizontally into 2 thin pieces 1 small red pepper, seeds and ribs removed, quartered Olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup baby arugula Herbed Cream Cheese Spread, recipe follows 1 loaf ciabatta 4 o...
Positively Warm Apple Pie 6 oz. apple cider (heated) 2 oz. Tuaca liqueur Whipped cream Pinch cinnamon and nutmeg Pinch cinnamon and nutmeg 1 cinnamon stick Instructions: In a glass coffee mug or heat-resistant goblet, combine your heated cider and Tuaca. Top with whipped cream. Sprinkle with cinnamon and nutmeg. Add ...
Tiramisu 6 extra-large egg yolks, at room temperature* 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup good dark rum, divided 1 1/2 cups brewed espresso, divided 16 to 17 ounces mascarpone cheese 30 Italian ladyfingers, or savoiardi Bittersweet chocolate, shaved or grated Confectioners' sugar (optional) Instructions: Whisk the egg yolks and sug...
Banana Coconut Cake 7 ounces unsalted butter 1 1/2 cups granulated white sugar 3 large eggs 1/2 cup buttermilk 1 1/3 cups mashed ripe banana 1 1/3 cups sifted cake flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 3/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans 1 can (13.5 ounces) unsweetened coconut milk* 1 cup ...
Cava Gelatin 1/4 cup superfine sugar 3/4 cup boiling water 1 package unflavored gelatin (recommended: Knox) 1 (750 ml.) bottle cava, Spanish sparkling wine, regular or rose 1 package raspberries Instructions: Place sugar in a bowl cover with boiling water and whisk. Sprinkle gelatin over the solution, and whisk lightly...
Mac-O'-Lantern Three 14.5-ounce cans evaporated milk 12 ounces sharp Cheddar, grated 12 ounces American cheese, grated 3 tablespoons cornstarch 1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 1/2 pounds elbow macaroni, cooked to very very al dente 3 large eggs, lightly beaten ...
Rumaki 6 chicken livers, quartered 12 slices bacon, halved crosswise 12 water chestnuts, halved 1 cup loosely packed light brown sugar Instructions: Marinate chicken livers and bacon in soy sauce 4 hours in refrigerator. Toward end of marinating period, preheat oven to 400 degrees. Skewer liver, chestnut, and bacon, an...
Online Round 2 Recipe - Cheesy Hot Dog Scramble 1 tablespoon unsalted butter Reserved diced 1/2 medium onion from Corn Salsa recipe Reserved 2 hot dogs from Corn Dogs recipe, sliced into 1/2-inch thick slices 4 large eggs Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar Instructions: In a medium ski...
Holiday Cranberry-Orange Pistachio Bars Crust 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 2 tablespoons light brown sugar 2/3 cup whole-wheat pastry flour (see Note) 1/3 cup all-purpose flour Pinch of salt Topping 3/4 cup granulated sugar 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1 lar...
Sichuan Beef Tenderloin 2 teaspoons corn starch 2 teaspoons egg whites 2 teaspoons Chinese cooking wine 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper Pinch sea salt 8 ounces beef tenderloin, cut into 3/4-inch cubes 3 teaspoons soy sauce 3 teaspoons granulated sugar 3 teasp...
Spanish Chickpea Popcorn 1 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 6 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 tablespoon smoked paprika 12 to 16 cups popcorn Kosher salt Instructions: Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Toss the chickpeas with the olive oil on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake, sti...
Strawberries in Orange Juice 2 pounds/1kg strawberries Sugar 3 oranges, juiced Instructions: Stem the strawberries and put them in a serving bowl. Sprinkle with the sugar and pour over the juice. Cover and leave to macerate several hours or overnight before serving.
Peppermint Hot Chocolate 2 1/2 cups whole milk 2 cups half-and-half 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped 2 tablespoons good cocoa powder, such as Pernigotti 1 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder (optional) Candy canes Sweetened Wh...
Tea Cakes 6 cups flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 6 eggs 3 cups sugar 1/2 pound butter, at room temperature 1/2 cup vegetable shortening, at room temperature 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon extract 1 1/2 teaspoons ground nutmeg 1/2 cup water Instructions: Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, ba...
Seared Sea Scallops with Linguini in a Herb and Wine Sauce 1/2 pound linguini 1 pound sea scallops Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus some for drizzling 3 tablespoons butter, divided 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 large shallot, finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flak...
Whole Roasted Trout with Roasted Shallot and Pancetta Vinaigrette 4 ounces pancetta, diced 1 1/2 shallots, sliced 1 garlic clove, sliced 1 cup sherry vinegar 2 cups vegetable stock Salt and pepper, to taste 1-ounce extra virgin olive 1-ounce olive oil 4 whole trout, deboned and scaled 8 each baby carrots, peeled and bl...
Biscuits and Chocolate Gravy 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon fine sea salt 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into bits and chilled 3/4 to 1 cup buttermilk 3/4 cup sugar 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/4 cup cocoa powder 2 cups 2-percent or whole milk 4 tablespoons (1/2...
Beef Tenderloin Filet with Mushroom Sauce 2 beef tenderloin filets, 6 ounces each Olive oil 1/2 shallot, finely chopped Kosher salt 1 clove garlic, minced 3 cremini mushrooms, thinly sliced 3 oyster mushrooms, thinly sliced 3 shiitake mushrooms, thinly sliced 1/4 cup veal demi-glace 3 sprigs thyme 2 Idaho p...
Zucchini Lasagna 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 4 tablespoons flour 2 cups milk, heated Freshly-grated nutmeg Salt and pepper 2 tablespoons unsalted butter Extra-virgin olive oil 2 cups sliced onions 1 tablespoon minced garlic Salt and pepper Minced fresh oregano 6 zucchini, trimmed, cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch slices ...
Sundried Tomato Pesto 1 1/2 pounds vine ripe tomatoes 1/2 teaspoon garlic, roasted 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil 1/2 teaspoon fresh oregano 5 to 7 leaves fresh basil Dash salt Instructions: Cut the tomatoes in half and lay face up on a sheetpan prepared with olive oil. Sprinkle the tomatoes with olive oil, salt an...
Hurricane Passion Punch Two 33.4-ounce boxes passion fruit juice (about 8 cups) One 46-ounce can pineapple juice 3 cups light rum 2 cups fresh orange juice 2 cups dark rum 1 cup grenadine 1/2 teaspoon almond extract Orange wedges, for garnish Maraschino cherries, for garnish Instructions: Mix the passion fruit juice, p...
Crispy Fried Chicken and Onions 1 1/2 cups yellow mustard 8 to 10 sprigs thyme 5 1/2 pounds skin-on, bone-in chicken pieces (breasts halved crosswise) 1 small onion, halved and sliced root to tip 1 small onion, halved and sliced root to tip Vegetable or peanut oil, for deep-frying 5 1/2 cups cake flour 2 tablespoons ...
Succotash with Grilled Scallops and Parsley Drizzle 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 small onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 4 ears corn, or 2 1/2 cups frozen corn kernels, thawed 1 (10-ounce) package frozen lima beans, thawed 1 medium zucchini (about 1/2 pound) quartered lengthwise and sliced 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved 1...
Chicharron en Salsa (Chicharron in Sauce) 4 cups canola oil or 1 pound lard 3 pounds pork butt or pork belly (thick layer of fat) 2 tablespoons salt 1 pound green tomatillos (about 8 medium) 1/2 cup fresh cilantro 1 tablespoon dried Mexican oregano 1 tablespoon salt 1 teaspoon cumin 2 cloves garlic 1 pickled jalapeño 1...
Candy Cane Kissed Peppermint Patties 14 tablespoons butter, room temperature 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 egg yolk 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/4 cup Dutch process cocoa 1 cup confectioners' sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons peppermint extract 3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspo...
Monument Cafe's Chocolate Pie 1 1/2 cup pecans, roughly chopped 4 tablespoons salted butter 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar 3 cups heavy cream 6 ounces semisweet chocolate chips 6 ounces unsweetened chocolate, grated Pinch of salt 1/4 cup granulated sugar 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 1 cup cold heavy cream 1/4 c...
Pineapple Clove Lemonade 8 cloves 1 pineapple core (at least 6 inches long) One 1.6-quart container store-bought lemonade Instructions: Insert the cloves in the pineapple core evenly on all sides. Place in large container and cover with the lemonade, making sure the core is submerged. Steep 1 hour in the fridge, then...
Spinach Fettuccine with Caramelized Onions and Lemon Thyme 1 pound fresh spinach fettuccine, cooked 6 large Spanish onions, thinly sliced 1 teaspoon butter 3 teaspoons olive oil 1/4 cup fresh lemon thyme, chopped Additional water or vegetable stock Instructions: Melt butter and oil in a large saute pan and add onions. ...
Orange-Miso Glazed Beets 2 pounds medium beets (about 7), trimmed 3/4 cup fresh orange juice (from 2 to 3 oranges) 2 tablespoons white miso paste 2 1/2 teaspoons sugar 2 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce 4 1/4-inch-thick slices ginger 3 cloves garlic, smashed Kosher salt Sliced scallions, for topping Instructions: Prehea...
Mango Glaze for Fish, Chicken, or Pork 1 1/2 cups rice wine vinegar 1/2 cup sugar 1 teaspoon minced jalapeno 1 tablespoon minced ginger root 2 ripe mangos, peeled, seeded, and sliced 3 tablespoons lime juice Instructions: Heat the vinegar in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the sugar and cook until thickened slightly. ...
Black and White Mille-Feuille 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed 2/3 cup granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1 vanilla bean, split and scraped 3 cups whole milk 1/4 cup cornstarch 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 4 large eggs 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces 2 tablespoons Scotch whiskey 2 cups h...
Cornbread Salad with Smoked Chile Vinaigrette 3 cups 1/2-inch diced stale cornbread 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper 1/2 cup diced yellow bell pepper 1/4 cup finely diced red onion 1/4 cup finely sliced green onion 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar 1/3 cup olive oil 1 teaspoon pureed canned chipotl...
French Toast Croque Madame Casserole 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for the baking pan 2 cups half-and-half 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 10 large eggs Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 14 slices white bread, about 1/2 inch thick 12 ounces Gruyere, grated (about 3 1/2 cups) 14 thin slices B...
Poker Potato Chips 1 cup all-purpose flour 4 packs roasted garlic dressing mix 2 medium sweet potatoes, sliced thinly 2 large red skin potatoes, sliced thinly Vegetable oil, for deep frying Salt and pepper Instructions: Combine flour and garlic dressing mix in a large resealable plastic bag. Set aside. Rinse and dry po...
Fruit, Yogurt and Granola Parfait 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats 1/3 cup sliced almonds 1/3 cup black chia seeds 1/3 cup unsweetened coconut flakes 1/3 cup sunflower seeds 1/3 cup chopped walnuts 1/4 cup maple syrup 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt 3 cups 2-perc...
Lemon Butter Cake 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 1/2 cup sugar 2 eggs, slightly beaten 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt Juice and zest of half a lemon Instructions: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Cream the butter and sugar in a medium bowl using a hand mixer until light a...
Smoked Salmon Rillettes with Rye Toasts 1 pound smoked salmon 1/2 cup extra-virginolive oil, plus more as needed 15 to 20 heirloom cherry tomatoes in assorted colors, halved 1 cucumber, finely diced 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced 1 teaspoon drained capers 1 lemon, juiced 1/2 loaf crusty rye bread, sliced and cu...
Flourless Walnut-Date Cake Cooking spray 3 cups walnut halves 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 cup sugar 4 large eggs, separated 2 teaspoons finely grated orange zest 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional) Pinch of kosher salt 3/4 cup chopped pitted dates For the Glaze: 2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped 4 tablespo...
Pasta Spirals with Sauteed Vegetables, Olives and Smoked Mozzarella 16 ounces rotelle or fusilli pasta 1 tablespoon olive oil 4 scallions, chopped (green and white parts) 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 to 3 carrots, chopped 2 cups broccoli florets Salt and ground black pepper 1 cup reduced-sodium vegetable or chicken broth ...
Ultimate Nachos 80 corn tortilla chips, approximately 8 ounces 3 to 4 jalapenos, thinly sliced* 4 1/2 ounces diced red onion, approximately 1 cup 6 ounces finely grated Cheddar, approximately 2 1/4 cups 6 ounces finely grated Oaxaca cheese, approximately 2 1/4 cups 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh oregano leaves 2 cu...
Stewed Rhubarb & Red Berries 2 pounds fresh rhubarb cut in 3/4-inch chunks (6 to 8 cups) 1 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1 pint fresh or frozen strawberries, hulled and thickly sliced 1/2 pint fresh or frozen raspberries 1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (2 lemons) 1/3 cup freshly squeezed orange juice (2 orang...
Berry Strata 2 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons honey 4 large eggs 1/2 cup whole milk ricotta 3 tablespoons sugar 1 cup whole milk 1/4 cup orange juice 4 slices of bread, torn into 1-inch pieces (about 4 cups) 1 (10-ounce) bag frozen mixed berries, thawed and drained Instructions: Melt the butter in a small saucepan ov...
Papaya-Tomatillo Salsa 1 large papaya, peeled, seeded and diced 3 tomatillos, husks removed, diced 1/4 cup diced red pepper 1/4 cup diced scallion 1 garlic clove, minced 2 serrano chiles, minced 1/4 cup fresh squeezed lime juice 3 tablespoons olive oil Salt 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro Instructions: Combine ingredien...
Parsley Dumplings 4 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons Kosher salt, plus more to taste 4 large eggs 1/4 cup chopped parsley 3 tablespoons unsalted butter Freshly ground black pepper, to taste Instructions: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. In another bowl whisk to...
Chocolate Tapioca Arancini 2 cups/500ml 35-percent cream 2 cups/500ml chopped chocolate 1/2 cup/125ml small pearl tapioca 1 cup/250ml milk 1 cup/250ml sugar Zest from 1 orange 1 vanilla bean, halved lengthwise and seeds scraped Canola oil, for frying 1 cup/250ml all-purpose flour 4 eggs, beaten 2 cups/500ml panko (Ja...
Mummified Beef Wellington One 1 1/2- to 1 3/4-pound beef tenderloin, tail end Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 pints cremini mushrooms 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 shallot, roughly chopped 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/4 cup dry sherry 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, minced ...
Gochujang Roasted Butternut Squash 1 large butternut squash (about 3 pounds) 1/4 cup olive oil 1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean red chile paste) Kosher salt Instructions: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Trim both ends off the squash. Remove the skin using a vegetable peeler. Cut the squash in half lengthwise...
Virgin Mango Margaritas Two 20-ounce jars mango chunks, drained Ice, for blending One 250-milliliter bottle lemon-lime soda 2 tablespoons sugar Instructions: Throw the mango chunks into the blender. Top off the blender with ice. Pour in the soda and sugar and blend until completely smooth, adding more ice if necessary ...