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Roast Duck 1 Pekin duckling (Long Island), about 5 pounds Six 1 by 3-inch strips orange zest 1 small onion, halved Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 1/2 tablespoons unsulfured molasses 1 1/2 tablespoons honey 1/4 teaspoon coriander seeds, lightly crushed 8 whole black peppercorns, lightly crushed 2 tablespo...
Butternut Squash Pasta Casserole 1 pound short pasta, such as penne, gemelli or trofie 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 2 cups frozen diced butternut squash Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 quart chicken or vegetable stock 1 cup frozen peas 1 jarred roasted red peppe...
Grilled Pimento Mac n Cheese 1 clove garlic, smashed and chopped 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon hot sauce, such as Frank's Red Hot 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 cup mayonnaise 4 ounces shredded Cheddar 4 ounces shredded smoked Cheddar 1 cup macaroni pasta, cooked and cooled 1 ...
Roasted Rack of Lamb Grated zest of 2 lemons 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary 1/4 cup kosher salt Pinch of sugar 2 8-bone racks of lamb, chine bone removed, frenched 1/4 cup canola oil Instructions: Mix together the lemon zest, rosemary, salt and sugar. Season the racks on all sides with this mixture, cover and put...
Korean BBQ Kimchi Fries 3 pounds thinly sliced beef (top sirloin, strip loin or rib-eye) 2 cups brown sugar 1 cup sliced yellow onions 1 cup soy sauce 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions 1/4 cup finely chopped garlic 1/4 cup sesame oil 1/8 cup black pepper 1/8 cup granulated sugar 3 tablespoons vegetable oil...
One-Pot Chicken Teriyaki Nonstick cooking spray, for the baking dish 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth 3/4 cup teriyaki sauce 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce 2 tablespoons sesame oil 2 teaspoons grated ginger 3 cloves garlic, grated Kosher salt 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, diced 1 1/2 cups raw ...
Moscow Mule Cocktail 1 1/2 ounces vodka Lime wedge Ginger Ice Cubes (see Cook's Note) 3 ounces ginger beer Instructions: Put the vodka in a copper mug. Squeeze the lime over the vodka. Add some Ginger Ice Cubes and top with the ginger beer.
Sausage and Egg JeffMuffins Nonstick cooking spray, for spraying pan 1/4 cup heavy cream 12 large eggs 1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 cup grated aged Cheddar 1 package cylindrical pork breakfast sausage, cut into 12 patties 12 English muffins, lightly toasted Instructions: Preheat the ...
Chicken With Sun-Dried Tomato, Eggplant and Basil 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 baby eggplant, halved Kosher salt 1 tablespoon pine nuts 4 thin chicken cutlets (about 1 pound total) Freshly ground pepper All-purpose flour, for dredging 3 cloves garlic, sliced 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained,r...
Grilled Giant Porterhouse (or T-bone) with Grilled Exotic Mushrooms 2 giant (2 to 2 1/2-inch thick) porterhouse (or T-bone) steaks, about 2 pounds each 1/2 cup olive oil (1/4 cup for steak, 1/4 cup for mushrooms) Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 1/2 pounds mixed large mushrooms (portobellos, shiitake, creminis, c...
Saffron Rice with Currants 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth 2 cups instant rice 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 pinch saffron threads 2 tablespoons currants Instructions: In a medium saucepan, over medium-high heat, combine broth, rice, salt, and saffron. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in currants. Cover and let stand 5...
Barcelona Potatoes 1/2 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons tomato paste 2 teaspoons hot sauce 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 teaspoon paprika Pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper 3 large russet potatoes 2 cups canola oil 1 teaspoon salt Instructions: Spicy Dipping Sauce: In a small bowl mix together all of the ingredi...
Greek Yogurt Fudge Pops 8 ounces semisweet chocolate chips 1 1/2 cups 1-percent milk 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 2 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla Kosher salt 1 cup 2-percent Greek yogurt Instructions: Put the chocolate chips into a medium glass mixing bowl. Set aside. Combine the milk, cocoa powder, sugar, v...
Lighter Fried Pork Chop 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour One 6-ounce bone-in center-cut pork chop Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 lemon, cut in half, 1 half cut into wedges One 14.5-ounce can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed 10 ounces baby spinach Instructions: Heat the o...
Smoked Paprika Pumpkin Seeds 1 pumpkin Olive oil, for tossing Kosher salt Smoked paprika Slivered almonds Instructions: Preheat the oven to 300˚ F. Using a spoon, scrape the pulp and seeds out of your pumpkin into a bowl. Separate the seeds from the stringy pump, rinse the seeds in a colander under cold water, then sha...
Cucumber Snackers You'll never miss that cracker! 18 slices, 1/4-inch thick, English or seedless cucumber, about 1/2 a whole cucumber 2 or 3 pinches salt 6 ounces herb cheese (recommended: Boursin) 1/4 pound smoked Norwegian salmon Black pepper Instructions: Set cucumber slices on paper towels to drain and dry. Season ...
Moroccan Crusted Lamb Racks with Grilled Apricots 2 lamb racks, chine bone removed, trimmed 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 large clove garlic, minced 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 1 tablespoon whole cumin seed, crushed 2 teaspoons whole coriander seed, crushed 1 small chile, finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Pinch...
Housemade Chorizo Breakfast Burritos 2 tablespoons lard 2 teaspoons achiote 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, toasted 1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped Leaves from 1 bunch fresh oregano 1 pound ground pork 1 red onion, sliced thin 8 large eggs 1 pound shredded Cheddar 1 pound tomatillos, diced Cloves from 2 ...
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon 2 ounces slab bacon, cut into 3/4 inch cubes 1/2 cup walnut pieces 2 (10-ounce) packages fresh Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper Instructions: 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. 2. Cook baco...
Buche de Noel (Yule Log) 4 large eggs, separated, plus 2 egg whites, at room temperature 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 tablespoon vanilla 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar 1/2 cup sifted all-purpose flour 1/4 cup sifted unsweetened cocoa powder plus additional sifted cocoa powder for dusting the cake 6 egg yo...
Cosmopolitan 1.25 oz. Smirnoff No.21 Vodka .25 oz. triple sec 1 oz. cranberry juice 1 twist lemon 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
Shrimp and Avocado Salad with Frico Chips Frico Chips: 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese 1 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 clove garlic, minced Zest of 1 large lemon 3 tablespoons chopped fresh...
Mini Blitz Burgers 1 pound Italian sausage 1 pound ground beef Salt and freshly ground black pepper Olive oil, as needed 2 red peppers 2 medium sweet onions 2 ripe tomatoes 8 slices provolone cheese 16 mini Italian rolls Garlic clove, cut in 1/2 Instructions: Preheat grill over medium-high heat. Remove sausage from cas...
Hot Vanilla Malted 4 cups whole milk 1 vanilla bean, seeds scraped 2/3 cup malted milk powder 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar Ground cinnamon, for garnish Instructions: Bring the milk and vanilla seeds to a simmer in a heavy medium saucepan. Add the malted milk powder and brown sugar to the hot milk, whisking until di...
Grilled Flank Steak with Gorgonzola Cream Sauce and Asparagus 1 tablespoon salted butter, plus 1 stick slightly softened 1 shallot, minced 1 cup heavy cream 1/4 pound gorgonzola cheese, crumbled Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 1 1/2 pounds flank steak 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon sugar 1/4 cup paprika 1/4...
How to Roast Acorn Squash | Maple-Roasted Acorn Squash 3 acorn squash, unpeeled, halved through the stem, and seeded 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, diced 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup, plus extra for serving Good olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper Flaked sea salt, such as Maldon, for serving Instruc...
Turkey Meatloaf 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 cup diced yellow onion (about 1 small onion) 2 pounds ground turkey (dark meat preferred) 1 1/2 cups rolled oats 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 3/4 cup ketchup 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce 1 1/2 teaspoons tomato paste 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon ground bl...
Blueberry Yogurt Pops 1/2 cup blueberry preserves 1 1/2 cups lowfat plain Greek yogurt Instructions: Put the blueberry preserves into a quart-size heavy resealable plastic food bag and squeeze it into one corner. Put the yogurt into the bag and squeeze it gently with your hands to lightly mix; swirls of blueberry thr...
Black Forbidden Rice with Peaches and Snap Peas 3 1/2 cups water 2 cups black forbidden rice (recommended: Lotus Foods) 1 (1 1/2-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 1/2 cups (8 ounces) snap peas, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces 2 peaches, pitted an...
Red Cabbage-Citrus Slaw 1/4 cup lemon juice 1/4 cup orange juice 2 tablespoons clover honey 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup canola oil 2 cups thinly sliced Napa cabbage 2 cups thinly sliced red cabbage 1 large carrot, peeled an...
Mashed Potatoes with Roasted Garlic and Mascarpone Cheese 3 pounds Idaho potatoes, peeled and cut into large dice Kosher salt 1 1/2 cups whole milk 6 cloves roasted garlic cloves, pureed 1/2 stick unsalted butter 8 ounces mascarpone cheese Freshly ground black pepper Instructions: Place potatoes in a large saucepan, ad...
Catalan Chicken Stew 1/4 cup dry unsalted Marcona almonds or blanched almonds 2 tablespoons EVOO 2 slices (1/2-inch thick) batard or baguette (reserve the rest of the loaf for serving) 1/3 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 2 cloves garlic, grated or finely chopped 3 tablespoons EVOO 2 to...
Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal One 15-ounce can pure pumpkin puree 2 cups milk, plus more for serving 1/2 cup dried cranberries or raisins 1/4 cup light brown sugar (packed), plus more for sprinkling 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Kosher salt 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats Pepitas (toasted pumpki...
Basic Chicken Stock 2 pounds chicken thighs and legs, skins removed Extra-virgin olive oil 1 large onion, cut into 1-inch dice 2 ribs celery, cut into 1-inch dice 2 carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch dice 3 cloves garlic, smashed 2 bay leaves 10 sprigs thyme Instructions: Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Place chicken t...
Buttermilk Peanut Butter Fudge 2 cups sugar 1 cup buttermilk Pinch salt 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 cup creamy natural peanut butter Instructions: Butter a large plate and set aside. In a heavy saucepan, bring the sugar, buttermilk, and salt to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook to the soft ball stage, removing from the h...
Sangria 2 cups Burgundy wine 2 cups club soda or seltzer water 1/4 cup fresh lime juice 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 1/2 cup sugar substitute (recommended: Splenda) 1 lemon, sliced into circles 1 lime, sliced into circles 1/4 cup diet Tang or any Crystal light fruit drink, optional Instructions: Mix all ingredients togeth...
Pasta with Clams, White Wine and Spicy Italian Sausage 36 littleneck clams 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 yellow onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 medium red chile, such as red jalapeno or red Fresno, finely sliced 2 teaspoons fennel seeds 1/2 pound spicy Italian sausage, casings removed 1 cu...
Garlic and Chile Roasted Dungeness Crabs 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, plus more for cooking the crabs 1 lemon, thinly sliced 1 head garlic, minced, peels reserved 1 onion, minced, peel reserved 4 large Dungeness crabs*, 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 pounds each 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter 1 cup olive oil 2 teaspoons crushe...
Dali-Side Up \Egg\ Dessert 4 slices store-bought New York-style cheesecake 1 tin apricot halves in syrup (Remove from the tin and keep in refrigerator) Find the smallest, most symmetrical halves. 4 sprigs parsley Instructions: Cut the crust off the cheesecake. Then use a dinner knife to sculpt each slice into an egg wh...
Accidental Turkey Kosher salt 1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary Grated zest of 1 lemon One 12- to 14-pound fresh turkey 1 large yellow onion, unpeeled and cut in eighths 1 lemon, quartered 8 sprigs fresh thyme 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted Freshly ground black pepper Instructions: Two or three days...
Grillades and Grits 4 cups water 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1 cup quick grits Cayenne pepper 1 pound round steak, cut into strips Creole Seasoning, for seasoning steak strips Flour, for dredging 5 strips bacon 1 small onion, chopped 1 small bell pepper, sliced in 1/4-inch rounds Water, to make gravy Instruct...
Tartar Sauce 1 cup mayonnaise 2 teaspoons Dijon or Creole style mustard 1 Kosher dill pickle (4 ounces), finely chopped 2 tablespoons chopped capers 1/4 cup each packed fresh dill and parsley leaves 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives Salt and Tabasco sauce Instructions: Whisk the mayonnaise and mustard together and blend in ...
Shrimp on Wonton Crackers with Slaw 3 (16-ounce) packages wonton skins, thawed 2 tablespoons sesame oil Salt 1/2 pound snow peas 1/2 pound radishes 1/2 pound carrots 3 tablespoons black sesame seeds 1/4 cup mint leaves 3 tablespoons grated fresh ginger 1/2 cup orange juice 1/2 cup rice vinegar 2 teaspoons grated fresh ...
Lamb Sausage in Puff Pastry 1 pound fresh lamb sausage, 1/2-inch thick 2 sheets commercial puff pastry, thawed 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, plus extra for serving 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 minute...
Lomi Salmon Salad 2 cups kosher salt or Hawaiian salt 1/2 cup sugar 4 (6-ounce) sushi-quality salmon fillets 3 fresh limes 1 large red onion, diced find 2 large tomatoes, seeds removed and diced fine 4 scallions, tender green and white parts only sliced on the diagonal into very thin slices 2 tablespoons minced fresh d...
Curried Potatoes and Chickpeas 1 1/2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch chunks Kosher salt 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed 2 cups fried onions (one 2.8-ounce can) 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt 1/4 cup ...
Dark Chocolate Filled Angel Food Cupcakes 1/2 cup cake flour 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon fine salt 2/3 cup powdered sugar 6 large egg whites (1 cup total), at room temperature (see Cook's Note) 1 teaspoon cream of tartar 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 cup heavy whipping cream 1 cup dark choc...
Pistachio Pinwheels 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon plus 1 pinch of salt 1 stick unsalted butter, at room temperature 2/3 cup sugar 2 large eggs 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 2/3 cup unsalted raw pistachios 1/4 teaspoon pure almond extract 3 drops green fo...
Pasta Fina 1 pound fresh linguine 1 to 2 ounces olive oil 12 ounces salted butter 3 cups clam juice 3 cups diced tomatoes 2 cups chopped green onions 1 pound baby shrimp 1/2 cup white wine 1 cup black olives Instructions: Cook linguine in boiling salted water until al dente. Drain and stir 1 to 2 ounces of olive oil in...
Fish and Lobster Cakes 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, divided 1 1/2 cups (1/4- to 1/2-inch-diced) yellow onion 1 cup (1/4- to 1/2-inch-diced) celery 1 large Holland red bell pepper, cored, seeded and 1/4- to 1/2-inch-diced 1 1/4 pounds boneless, skinless cod fillets, cut into 4 pieces 1/2 cup heavy cream Kosh...
Muffuletta Calzone 1 cup warm water (110 to 115 degrees) 1 package active dry yeast Pinch sugar 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus additional as needed 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 pound provolone, cut into thin strips 4 ounces mortadella, cut into thin strips 4 ounces Genoa salami, cut into thin strips ...
Charcuterie Lunch Board Olive oil, for the skillet 1 large shallot, sliced Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper One 15-ounce can chickpeas, rinsed and drained 4 teaspoons Dijon mustard, plus more for serving 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder Pinch cayenne 1 1/2 cups chopped kale leaves Coarsely chopped fresh parsley, ...
Hawaiian Loco Moco Burgers 1 1/2 pounds ground beef 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons teriyaki sauce Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 6 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1 cup low-sodium beef broth 1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger 4 large eggs 4 Hawaii...
Crispy Chicken Under a Brick 1 whole (3 pound) chicken 3/4 cup olive oil 2 oranges, juiced and zested 2 teaspoons cumin seed, toasted 1 teaspoon curry powder 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 teaspoon minced garlic 2 tablespoons chopped parsley Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste Instructions: Remove the backbone a...
Jicama Slaw 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 6 tablespoons rice wine vinegar 1 teaspoon sugar 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 1/2 medium jicama, peeled and julienned (about 3 cups) 4 medium carrots, peeled and julienned (a...
Spiced Pecans Nonstick cooking spray or vegetable oil 2 tablespoons egg white (1 extra-large egg) 1/2 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon chile powder 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves Kosher salt and freshly ground black pe...
Baked Aubergines in Chocolate 12 finger aubergines, washed 5 tablespoons brandy 17 ounces (500ml) double cream 8 ounces (200 grams) best-quality cooking chocolate (70 percent cocoa solids), finely chopped 3 tablespoons sugar 8 ounces (225 grams) ricotta cheese 4 ounces (115 grams) candied fruits, roughly chopped 1 tabl...
Sausage Cornbread Stuffing Extra-virgin olive oil 1 large onion, finely diced 3 ribs celery, finely diced Kosher salt 3 cloves garlic, smashed and finely diced 1 pound spicy sausage, casing removed, broken up into bite-size chunks 10 sage leaves, finely chopped 3 sprigs rosemary, leaves chopped 10 cups stale cornbread,...
White Pizza with Chicken, Pesto and Pine Nuts 1 store bought pizza crust 1 cup prepared basil pesto 1 cup cooked diced chicken 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese 2 tablespoons pine nuts Instructions: Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Place pizza crust on a large baking sheet and top with pesto, chicken, cheese and...
Creamy Ranch Pasta Salad Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 16 ounces fusilli pasta 3/4 cup finely chopped carrot (from about 1 large carrot) 1 cup mayonnaise 1 cup sour cream 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives, plus more for serving 3 tablespoons finely chopped celery leaves 2 tablespoons fresh lemon j...
Grapefruit and Honey Salmon 2 ruby red grapefruit 1 1/2 tablespoons honey Kosher salt and finely ground black pepper 1 large shallot, finely chopped 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 3 cups fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves Four 6-ounce skinless salmon fillets Instructions: Juice 1 grapefruit into a bowl. Cut the peel ...
Fudge Nut Bars 1 cup butter 2 cups brown sugar 2 eggs 2 tsp. vanilla extract 2-1/2 cups unsifted flour 1 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. salt 3 cups uncooked oatmeal (whole, not \quick\) 12-oz. package of semisweet chocolate chips (preferably not generic) 1 can sweetened condensed milk 2 Tbs. butter 2 tsp. vanilla extract 1/2 ...
Ciabatta Stuffing with Chestnuts and Pancetta 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter 8 ounces pancetta, cut into 1/4-inch dice 2 large onions, finely chopped 2 carrots, peeled and finely chopped 3 celery stalks, finely chopped 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary leaves 3 garlic cloves, chopped 2 (7.4-ounce) jars roasted pee...
Trufas de Chocolate Negro (Dark Chocolate Truffles) 8 ounces high-quality dark chocolate, melted 1 1/2 cups whipping cream, whipped 6 ounces high-quality dark chocolate, shaved or very finely chopped Instructions: In a bowl, slowly pour the melted chocolate into the whipped cream, while gently folding to incorporate th...
\Mock\ Fettuccini Primavera 1/2 medium spaghetti squash Primavera Sauce, recipe follows 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (1/2 stick) 1/2 cup small broccoli florets, lightly blanched 1 cup heavy cream 1 egg yolk 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 1/2 cups freshly grated Parmesan 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves Salt and pepper ...
New York Strip Steak with Red Wine Mushroom Sauce 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 (10 to 12-ounce) New York strip steaks, about 3/4-inch thick Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced 1 shallot, finely chopped 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves 1 cup dry red wine 3 tablespoons butter Instr...
Quail 4 cups buttermilk 1/4 cup hot sauce 2 teaspoons chopped garlic 2 teaspoons black peppercorns 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 4 whole quails, boneless and butterflied Oil, for frying 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 cups self-rising flour 1 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt 1 tablespoon black pepper 1 tablespoon white pepper Instru...
Slow-Cooker Mole Pork 3 white corn tortillas, plus more for serving 4 dried ancho chile peppers, stemmed, seeded and cut into 2-inch pieces 1/3 cup sesame seeds, plus more for topping 1/4 cup raisins 1/2 onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, smashed 2 teaspoons Chinese five-spice powder 1 14.5-ounce can crushed fire-roasted to...
Arroz con Pollo (Rice with Chicken) 1/4 cup olive oil 12 bone-in, skin-on chicken pieces (6 drumsticks and 6 thighs) Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 large onion, chopped 1 red bell pepper, chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon saffro...
Brussels Sprouts with Brown Butter and Grain Mustard 2 pounds Brussels sprouts 1/4 cup butter 3 heaping tablespoons of whole grain mustard 2 tablespoons banyuls vinegar, red wine vinegar can substitute 1/4 cup roughly chopped flat leaf parsley Instructions: Remove the rough exterior leaves of the Brussels sprouts along...
Cherry-Lemon Meringue Mini Pies Cooking spray 1 5-ounce container vanilla meringue cookies (about 24 cookies) 6 tablespoons cake flour 1 stick unsalted butter, melted 1 4-serving package lemon pudding and pie filling mix 1/2 cup sugar 2 1/4 cups prepared lemonade 2 large egg yolks 1 cup prepared cherry pie filling Whip...
Smores Granola Bites Nonstick cooking spray, for greasing the baking sheet 1 pound semisweet chocolate chips or coarsely chopped bars 1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt, such as Light Grey Celtic 8 ounces your favorite store-bought granola 2 cups cinnamon graham cereal, such as Golden Grahams, lightly crushed 1/2 cup t...
Torta Milanesa Four 4-ounce chicken cutlets (about 1/4-inch thick) Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup plain breadcrumbs 2 large eggs, beaten Vegetable oil, for frying 4 bolillo or telera rolls or French bread Mayonnaise, optional Twelve 1/4-inch slices avocado 12 slices pickl...
Nye's Polonaise Room Cabbage Rolls 1 to 2 heads white cabbage, cored 1 gallon water, or enough to cover 2 teaspoons salt 1/4 cup white rice 2 tablespoons finely diced green bell pepper 2 tablespoons finely diced onion 3/4 pounds ground beef 3/4 pounds ground pork 1/2 pound mild pork sausage 1/2 pounds cooked smoked bac...
Kale and Pine Nut Salad 1 bunch Tuscan kale, stems removed, cut into chiffonade 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 lemon, juiced Kosher salt Pinch of red pepper flakes 1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted Instructions: Place the kale in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice and som...
Herb Encrusted Rack of Lamb with Port Demi-Glace 2 (8 bone) lamb racks 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil 1/4 cup chopped fresh thyme 1/4 cup chopped fresh oregano Salt and pepper Salt and pepper Potatoes, recipe follows Port Wine Demi-Glace, recipe follows 4 potatoes, peel...
Breakfast Grits 4 cups chicken stock 4 tablespoons butter 1 cup stone-ground grits 1 cup heavy cream 7 slices cooked bacon, crumbled 1/2 jalapeno, finely diced 4 ounces mascarpone cheese, softened 1 cup grated Cheddar Instructions: Put the chicken stock and butter in a medium pot over medium-high heat and bring to a bo...
Mixed Berry Coffee Cake 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 2/3 cup packed light brown sugar 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Pinch fine salt 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more, for the pan 2 cups all-purpose flour...
Mushroom Mayonnaise 1/2 cup dried Chinese black mushrooms 1 tablespoon chopped parsley 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 1/2 cups prepared mayonnaise Salt and pepper Instructions: Soak mushrooms in enough boiling water to cover them for about 20 minutes or until they have rehydrated. Squeeze out excess water and chop mushroo...
Steak Oscar 3 egg yolks Juice of 2 lemons 2 sticks butter, melted and slightly cooled Dash of kosher salt Cayenne pepper, as needed 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon or 1 teaspoon dried tarragon Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper Four 2-inch-thick beef filet steaks (about 10 ounces each) 1 tablespoon b...
Hazelnut Tea Cookies 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon table salt 2 sticks butter, softened 1 cup powdered sugar, plus additional for coating 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1 3/4 cups hazelnuts, toasted and finely chopped Instructions: Heat oven to 325 degrees F and arrange racks in upper and lower third. Combine flo...
Strawberry, Fig, and Goat Cheese Tarts 2 to 3 sheets puff pastry dough 40 whole fresh figs 2 large eggs 2 tablespoons sugar 1 cup goat cheese 1 cup fresh strawberries 1 vanilla bean 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1 pinch ground clove 1 cup micro greens Instructions: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Using a small ring ...
Poppy Seed Dressing 1 cup (240 ml) cold water 1/3 cup (80 ml) apple cider vinegar 1 thin slice onion, peeled or approximately 1 tablespoon chopped ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar 1 teaspoon dry mustard 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons (16 g) cornstarch 1 tablespoon poppy seeds Instructions: 1. Place all ingredients into th...
Blue Cheese-Aged Rib-Eye Steak 2 rib-eye steaks (about 1 inch thick and 1/2 to 1 pound each) 5 ounces crumbled blue cheese Kosher salt and coarsely ground black pepper 2 tablespoons canola oil 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature 3 sprigs fresh thyme 2 sprigs fresh rosemary 2 cloves garlic, sl...
Pat's Smoked Pork Chops 4 tablespoon salt 2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar 2 tablespoons ground thyme 2 tablespoons onion powder 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper 4 center cut, bone-in pork chops 1 cup apple cider 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1/2 cup Neely's BBQ sauce, or store-bought BBQ ...
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...
Cheesy Curry Veggie Turnovers 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 3 medium cremini mushrooms, cut into 1/4-inch pieces 1/2 cup diced leeks, white and light green parts (about 1/2 medium leek) Kosher salt 1 tablespoon Madras curry powder 1 cup 1-inch cauliflower florets 1 plum tomato, cored and diced 1/3 cup frozen peas, th...
Ginger Negroni 1/2 inch piece ginger, minced 1 1/2 ounces sweet vermouth Ice 1 1/2 ounces gin 1 1/2 ounces Campari Orange slices Instructions: Add the ginger, 1/2 ounce sweet vermouth and ice to a cocktail shaker and muddle. Add more ice, more sweet vermouth, gin and the Campari. Shake to combine. Pour over an ice fill...
Apple Cinnamon Layer Cake with Gooey Caramel Drizzle Nonstick baking spray 2/3 cup brown sugar 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, at room temperature 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 2 large eggs 3 teaspoons vanilla extract 3 cups all-purpose flour 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 cup milk, at room temperat...
Spicy Game Day Dip 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 cloves garlic, smashed Kosher salt 1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt 1/2 cup tahini 1 tablespoon zaatar spice 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves Serving suggestions: crumbled halva, extra-virgin olive oil and flaky sea salt Instructions:...
DIY Instant Minestrone Soup 1/2 cup plain kale chips 1/3 cup freeze-dried mixed vegetables 2 tablespoons quick-cooking pasta or grains, such as ditalini, minute rice or couscous 1 tablespoon tomato powder 2 teaspoons vegetable bouillon granules 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning Freshly ground black pepper Instructio...
Pan Fried Buttermilk Chicken with Gravy 1 frying chicken, about 4 1/2 pounds 1 quart buttermilk 2 cups flour 1 tablespoon paprika 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper 1 tablespoon dried ground oregano 1 tablespoon dried ground thyme 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground coriander 2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground black pepp...
Herbed Chicken in Pastry 1/2 of a 17.3-ounce package Pepperidge Farm® Puff Pastry Sheets (1 sheet), thawed 1 egg 1 tablespoon water Ground black pepper (optional) 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (about 1 pound) 2 tablespoons butter 1 container (4 ounces) garlic & herb spreadable cheese 1/4 cup chopped fresh ...
Rosemary-Salted Standing Rib Roast 1 4-rib standing beef rib roast (9 to 10 pounds), bones frenched by the butcher 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced Kosher salt 1 tablespoon black peppercorns 3 sprigs rosemary, leaves stripped (about 1/3 cup leaves) 2 bay leaves 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Instructions: Remove th...
Gangnam Bowls 4 cucumbers, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 3/4 cup soy sauce 1/2 cup julienned carrots 1/4 cup sesame oil 2 tablespoons white vinegar 4 1/2 teaspoons sugar 1 tablespoon sesame seeds 1 tablespoon Korean chile paste 1 tablespoon Korean red chile flakes 2 to 3 Asian pears, chopped 1 cup soy s...
Chicken Chilaquiles with Salsa Verde 6 tomatillos, husked and halved 1 large onion, cut into 8 pieces 1 jalapeno, stemmed, cored and halved lengthwise (remove seeds for less heat) 1 large clove garlic, peeled 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more for frying Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup chicken...
Sweet and Savory Holiday Pie Spiced Nuts with Bacon Iced Tea: 4 teabags Sugar or sweetener, optional Holiday Pie Spice Blend: 6 tablespoons sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon Kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg Nuts: Vegeta...
Grilled Ponzu Jerk Yellow Tail Snapper with Ginger Slaw and Shoestring Potatoes 2 goat peppers, stemmed and minced 1 tablespoon Bahamian thyme, chopped 1 tablespoon allspice 3 bay leaves 1 tablespoon cinnamon 1 1/2 cups ginger beer 1 1/2 cups ponzu juice (may substitute mixed fresh lemon and lime juice) 4 shallots, pee...
Smashed Sausage and Pepper Burgers 4 pounds sweet or hot Italian bulk sausage 1 tablespoon vegetable oil Sweet Peppers, recipe follows 8 slices whole-milk mozzarella 8 bakery hamburger buns, buttered and griddled Your favorite red sauce, for serving 4 green bell peppers, seeded and cut into strips 1/4 cup olive oil 1 t...
Pork Chops with Mustard and Cream 3 tablespoons olive oil 4 pork chops (1-inch thick; about 10-ounces each) 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 tablespoons chopped shallots 1 small clove garlic, minced 2 tablespoons brandy 1 cup heavy cream 1/4 cup Dijon mustard Squeeze of fresh lemon juice Kosher salt and freshly ground b...