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Strawberry Shortcake Soup 1 quart fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered 1/4 cup granulated sugar 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice (from 1/2 small lemon) 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt 3 tablespoons sweet dessert wine or apple juice Butter, for greasing ...
Roasted Carrots and Parsnips with Thyme 1 pound carrots 1 pound parsnips 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons honey Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper 6 sprigs fresh thyme Instructions: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Peel the carrots and parsnips and cut them in half lengthwise, larger ones c...
John Villa's Beefsteak Tomato Salad 6 leaves of basil (rinsed in cold water and patted dry) 2 ripe red beefsteak tomatoes 2 ripe yellow beefsteak tomatoes 2 ripe orange beefsteak tomatoes 1 tablespoon coriander seeds 2 ounces crumbled ricotta cheese 1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil Salt and fresh ground black p...
Fresh Whiskey Sours 3/4 cup whiskey (recommended: Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey) 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (4 lemons) 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (4 limes) 2/3 cup sugar syrup (see note) Ice cubes Maraschino cherries Instructions: Combine the whiskey, lemon juice, lime juice, and syrup. Fill a cock...
Grilled Yellow Tomato Salad 1 pint yellow cherry tomatoes 1/4 cup French Vinaigrette dressing 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled 2 green onions, sliced 1 head endive, lettuce or 8 Romaine lettuce leaves from the hearts Instructions: Preheat grill to medium-high. Thread tomatoes onto bamboo skewers that have been soaked in w...
Almost-Famous Chicken Lettuce Wraps 1 large egg white 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 tablespoon Chinese rice wine or dry sherry 1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, diced 2 tablespoons oyster sauce 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce 1 tablespoon Chinese rice wine or dry sherry 1 teaspoon...
Lavender Mustard 1 cup chopped fresh lavender 1/4 cup honey 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup Dijon mustard 1/4 cup grain mustard Salt and freshly ground black pepper Instructions: Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl and season with salt and pepper.
Barbecue-Spiced Spatchcocked Turkey 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar 2 teaspoons ground cumin 2 teaspoons smoked paprika 2 teaspoons sweet paprika 1 teaspoon mustard powder 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 12- to 14-pound turkey, spatchcocked by your butcher...
Roasted Pork Loin with Apple and Caraway Stuffing 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons chopped onion 1 cup fresh bread crumbs 2 Granny Smith apples, cored, peeled, and chopped 1/2 cup golden raisins 1 orange, zested 1 tablespoon caraway seeds Salt and pepper 4 pound boned pork loin 1 cup apple cider 1 cup sour cream 2 ou...
Flag Cake Nonstick cooking spray, for the pan 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/3 cup stone-ground white cornmeal 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 2 cups granulated sugar 2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, at room temperature 5 large eggs, at room temperature 1 tablespoon pure vanill...
Roasted Garlic and Caramelized Onion Jam 1 large head garlic 2 tablespoons olive oil Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper 1 large Spanish onion, julienned 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar 2 tablespoons dry white wine 1/2 teaspoon crumbled saffron threads Instructions: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Cut the top ...
Instant Pot Soy-Ginger Salmon 3 tablespoons soy sauce 1 teaspoon finely grated lime zest and 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice, plus lime wedges for serving 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar 2 tablespoons sesame oil 1 teaspoon finely grated peeled fresh ginger 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 4 froz...
Salsa Roja: Red Chile-Tomatillo Salsa 1/2 ounce small hot dried chiles, stemmed 6 large garlic cloves, unpeeled 1 pound (10 to 12 medium-size) tomatillos, husked and rinsed Salt Sugar, about 1/2 teaspoon (optional) Instructions: Toasting and roasting. Preheat a broiler. In an ungreased skillet over medium heat, toast t...
Chow-Chow 2 cups shredded red cabbage (about 1/4 head) 1 red bell pepper, small dice (about 1 cup) 1 medium onion, small dice 6 radishes, thinly sliced (about 3/4 cup) 2 tablespoons kosher salt 1/2 cup rice wine vinegar 1/3 to 1/2 cup honey 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder 1/2 teaspoon turmeric 1/2 teaspoon ...
Carrot Cake Nest Cookies 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger Pinch of ground cloves 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 stick unsalted butter, at room temperature 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1/3 cup packed dark brown sugar 1 large egg yolk, at room temperature 2 teaspoons pure vanilla...
Cabot Cheddar Cream Biscuits 2 cups King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 4 ounces Cabot Sharp Cheddar, finely diced (about 1 cup) 1 1/2 cups heavy cream Instructions: Place rack in upper third of oven and preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Butter baking sheet and set aside. I...
Vanilla Wafer Cake Butter, for greasing pan Flour, for dusting pan 6 eggs 2 cups sugar One 12-ounce box vanilla wafers, crushed 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut 1 cup chopped pecans, or your favorite nut 1/2 cup milk Butter, optional Whipped cream, optional Berries, optional Caramel sauce, optional Instructions: Preheat ...
Shrimp Scampi Stuffed Shells Kosher salt 40 jumbo pasta shells 1/4 cup olive oil 4 tablespoons salted butter 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 6 cloves garlic, minced 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced 2 pounds peeled and deveined shrimp (21/25 count), chopped Splash of white wine 1 lemon, juiced Freshl...
Spicy Beef and Horseradish Bites 1 (2-pound) flank steak 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened 2 scallions, minced 2 teaspoons horseradish 1½ teaspoons TABASCO® brand Chipotle Pepper Sauce ¼ teaspoon garlic powder ¼ teaspoon salt Toasted French bread rounds Sliced scallions for garnish Instructions: 1. Preheat gri...
Bangin' Bacon and Cheddar Scones 3 cups self-rising flour, plus more for work surface 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon cracked black pepper 1/2 cup cold butter 1 1/2 cups grated sharp Cheddar 4 green onions, thinly sliced 10 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled 1 1/4 cups buttermilk 1 large egg, for egg wash 1 tablespoo...
Pimiento Cheese-Bacon Burger 1 cup mayonnaise 1/2 teaspoon cayenne powder Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 cup drained and finely diced roasted red peppers 12 ounces extra-sharp white Cheddar, coarsely grated 12 ounces extra-sharp yellow Cheddar, coarsely grated 1 1/2 pounds ground chuck (80/20 percent) 2 ...
Baltimore Beef Bad Boy 2 tablespoons seasoned salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon onion powder 1 tablespoon garlic powder 2 teaspoons dried oregano 1 tablespoon paprika 1 teaspoon chili powder 4 pounds top round, cut in 2-equal pieces 1/2 cup sour cream 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1/2 cup horser...
Ice Cream Cone Pull-Apart Cupcake Cake 6 1/2 cups white buttercream or frosting Ivory gel food coloring Brown gel food coloring Red gel food coloring 23 of your favorite cupcakes 1 large red gumdrop Multi-colored sprinkles, for decorating Instructions: Reserve about 1 cup white buttercream and transfer to a pip...
Turkey Wet Rub 1 cup mayonnaise, such as Hellmann's 1 cup fresh tarragon leaves, finely minced 2 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard Zest and juice of 1 lemon Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper Instructions: In a bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, tarragon, honey, mustard and lemon zest and juic...
Quick BBQ Sauce 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 large onion, chopped 12 cloves garlic (about 1 head), peeled and finely chopped 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes 2 ham hocks 2 (28-ounce) cans crushed tomatoes 1 3/4 cups red wine vinegar 1 1/2 cups firmly packed light brown sugar 2 1/2 teaspoons ko...
Oven Roasted Whole Sockeye Salmon 3 pound whole Atlantic or Pacific salmon 1 handful fresh thyme 1 handful fresh oregano 6 cloves, fresh garlic, smashed open 1 teaspoon sea salt 1/2 teaspoon crab boil seasoning (recommended: Old Bay) 1/4 cup olive oil Heavy duty aluminum foil Cooling rack Instructions: Preheat the oven...
Chili Pie Burritos 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 pounds ground beef 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons tomato paste Two 14-ounce cans kidney beans, drained and rinsed One 14-ounce can tomato sauce One 10-ounce can diced tomatoes and green chiles 1/4 cup chili powder Kosher salt and freshly ground black pep...
Crispy Whole Striped Bass with Red Tomatillo Sauce Peanut oil or canola oil, for frying 2 cups rice flour Salt and freshly ground pepper 1/2 to 3/4 cup water 4 whole striped bass, about 1 pound each, scaled, gutted, rinsed, and patted dry 8 tomatillos, husked and washed 4 tablespoons olive oil 1 large red onion, finely...
Family Fresh Green Bean Casserole Kosher salt 1 1/2 pounds fresh French green beans, ends trimmed 4 tablespoons butter, divided 2 tablespoons finely chopped Vidalia onion 4 ounces baby portobello mushrooms, cleaned and finely chopped (about 2 tablespoons) 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream Fres...
Sophia's Place - Blue Corn Pancakes 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2 cups blue corn flour 3/4 tablespoons salt 4 tablespoons sugar 4 tablespoons baking powder 4 cups milk 1/2 pound butter, melted 4 eggs Instructions: Mix dry ingredients - flours, salt, sugar, and baking powder. Mix wet ingredients - milk, butter and eggs...
Triple Pastry Cream Croquembouche 16 tablespoons (2 sticks) unsalted butter 3 teaspoons sugar 1 teaspoon salt 2 cups flour 9 eggs 4 cups whole milk 1 1/3 cups sugar 12 egg yolks 1/2 cup cornstarch 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 1/2 ounces 80-percent dark chocolate, chopped 1 drop mint...
Baby Back Ribs 2 full racks (quartered) baby back ribs 1-quart beef broth 2 cups barbeque sauce (recommended: Bullseye Original Barbeque Sauce) 1 cup honey Instructions: Place ribs and beef broth in a large heavy pot or Dutch oven, and add enough water to fully cover ribs. Simmer over low heat for about 1 hour. Once te...
Golden White Bean Dip Two 15-ounce cans cannellini beans, drained but liquid reserved 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1/4 cup good-quality extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for garnish Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper Pita chips and crudites, for ...
Beet Reuben 3 tablespoons mayonnaise 2 tablespoons chopped dill pickle 1 tablespoon ketchup Dash of hot sauce 2 teaspoons ground coriander 2 teaspoons smoked paprika 1 teaspoon ground allspice 1 teaspoon ground mustard Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 large cooked beets, peeled 4 slices rye bread 4 thick s...
Rice and Beans 1 cup quick-cooking rice 1 (15-ounce) can pink beans, rinsed and drained 1 teaspoon chili powder Salt and ground black pepper Instructions: Cook rice according to package directions, adding beans and chili powder at the same time as the rice is added. Season, to taste, with salt and black pepper.
Caribbean Beef Burgers with Mango Salsa 1-1/2 pounds Ground Beef 2 tablespoons Caribbean jerk seasoning Salt 1 large mango, peeled, coarsely chopped (about 1 cup) 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro 1 tablespoon chopped green onion 1 tablespoon finely chopped seeded jalapeno pepper 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice Instruc...
Bumped-Up Brussels Sprouts 6 ounces pancetta, big dice 4 tablespoons capers, drained 2 pints Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved 1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/3 cup pine nuts 1/4 cup currants 1/4 cup raisins Instructions: Preheat the oven...
Strawberry Kiwi Quinoa Breakfast Parfait 2 cups (480 ml) plain Greek yogurt (I use 2%, but you can use any kind you like) 1 tablespoon honey Finely grated zest of 1/2 lime 1 cup (185 g) cooked quinoa, cooled 8 large strawberries, diced 2 kiwi fruit, peeled and diced Instructions: In a small bowl, whisk together the yog...
Herb and Lemon Butter Mussels 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon vegetable oil Salt 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped sweet onions, such as Vidalia 2 teaspoons chopped garlic 2 tablespoons diced fresh tomatoes 1 tablespoon finely sliced scallions 3 large leaves fresh basil, sliced chiffonade-style 2 cups ...
Roasted Tomato, Arugula and Mozzarella Salad 4 plum tomatoes, cut in 1/2 and seeded 3 tablespoons olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper One 5-ounce box baby arugula One 8-ounce package baby mozzarella balls, drained 1/4 cup chiffonade basil leaves Balsamic vinegar Instructions: Preheat the oven to 450 d...
Lobster and Macaroni Gratin 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 4 pounds lobster, claw and tail meat removed, and set aside, discard the shell and reserve the coral and tomalley 1/4 cup Cognac 1/4 cup small diced carrot 2 tablespoons small diced celery 3 tablespoons minced shallots 1 teaspoon minced garlic 2 tablespoons fine...
Prosciutto and Melon Soup 10 slices prosciutto slices 1 cantaloupe melon, cut into chunks (about 5 cups) 1 (14-ounce) can tomatoes (recommended: San Marzano) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 6 fresh basil leaves, very thinly sliced Instructions: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Place the pro...
Hand Rolled Sushi (Temaki) Sushi rice Nori Avocado Carrot Eggplant (grilled Japanese) Tofu (made crisp by frying) Tomato Cucumber (Chinese-without seeds, or regular is also ok) Asparagus Aburage (inari tofu skins) Wilted spinach Bell peppers, julienned Scallions, julienned Snow peas, julienned Black sesame seeds White ...
Eggless Salad 2 pounds soft tofu 1/2 cup soy-based mayonnaise 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon cayenne 1/2 teaspoon turmeric 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill 1/2 cup diced green onions Salt and pepper Instructions: Place the tofu in a mixing bowl and mash with a wooden spoon...
Lamb, Olive and Caramelised Onion Tagine 2 1/4 pounds diced leg of lamb 1 head garlic, separated into cloves 12 ounces pitted black olives in brine, 5 ounces drained weight to give 1 1/4 cups 1/2 cup caramelized onions from a jar 4 tablespoons capers 2 teaspoons ground cumin 2 teaspoons ground ginger 1 bottle red wine ...
Ozoni 4 pieces kiri mochi (hard rectangular blocks of Japanese rice cake), each about 1 1/2 by 2 1/2 inches 4 ounces spinach (about 4 large handfuls) 1 large boneless, skinless chicken thigh (about 6 ounces), cut into bite-size pieces 3 tablespoons sake Kosher salt 4 cups Dashi (recipe follows) or 1 tablespoon plus 1 t...
Summer Vibes Cocktail 12 ounces store-bought limeade 4 ounces your favorite light rum Limeade Ice Cubes, recipe follows, for serving Soda water, for topping Fresh mint sprigs, for garnish Pineapple wedges, for garnish Cucumber blossoms, for garnish 12 to 14 ounces store-bought limeade Instructions: To a cockt...
Hot Buttered Rum 1 cup unsweetened pineapple juice 1 1/2 ounces dark rum Sugar to taste 1 stick cinnamon Pat of butter Instructions: Heat the pineapple juice until it steams, don't boil it. In a large mug with the cinnamon stick, stir together the rum and sugar. Pour the hot pineapple juice over rum. Float pat of butte...
BLD 1 cup packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves 1/4 cup EVOO 1/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano 3 tablespoons pine nuts 2 cloves garlic, grated 1 Fresno or Italian cherry chile pepper Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 1 large red bell pepper 2 pounds hot Italian sausages EV...
Old Virginia Chicken and Peanut Pie 1 small fowl (chicken, duck, Cornish hen - your favorite) 2 bay leaves 1/4 teaspoon rosemary leaves 2 stalks celery, sliced 2 medium carrots, sliced 8 to 12 pearl onions or 1 large onion, diced large 1/2 cup green peas or 12 snow peas 1/4 cup sliced mushrooms 1/2 cup dry roasted unsa...
Watermelon Salsa 1 1/2 teaspoons lime zest (from about 1 lime) plus 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (from about 3 limes) 1 tablespoon sugar 3/4 teaspoon pepper 3 cups finely chopped seeded watermelon 8 fresh basil leaves, finely chopped 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced 1 sm...
Chocolate Whoopie Pies with Fresh Strawberries and Bruleed Marshmallows 1 stick butter, softened 1 1/2 cups light brown sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cup Dutch process cocoa powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 cup milk...
Whiskey Hot and Sour 2 ounces bourbon 1-ounce fresh lemon juice 1/2-ounce simple syrup or agave syrup 1 teaspoon egg white Crushed ice 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce Orange slice and halved serrano pepper, for garnish Instructions: Pour the bourbon, lemon juice, syrup and egg white into a cocktail shaker and shake well so the ...
Poached Salmon with Lemon Mint Tzatziki 2 cups dry white wine 2 cups water 2 bay leaves 2 sprigs flat-leaf parsley 2 lemons, unpeeled, sliced 1 (2 pound) salmon fillet with skin 1 scallion, top only, thinly sliced 1 cup Lemon Mint Tzatziki, recipe follows 1 cup non-fat yogurt 1 English cucumber 1 teaspoon olive oil 2 t...
Grilled Cheese with Olivada 2 slices white or egg bread (Challah) Green or black olivada Small amount of mayonnaise Swiss cheese Thin slices of ripe tomato Salt and pepper Instructions: Spread each slice of bread with olivada, and a little bit of mayonnaise. Sandwich a slice or two of cheese in between the bread, with ...
Sesame-Lemon Chicken 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest 2 teaspoons dried thyme 1/2 teaspoon sugar Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 8 skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs, trimmed (2 to 2 1/2 pounds) 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons extra-v...
Crystals, Rubies, Pearls 1 Maine lobster, cooked 1/4 cup sliced scallions Salt and pepper 8 ounces wheat starch 1 1/2 ounces tapioca starch 1 1/2 ounces potato starch 1 pint boiling water 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 4 ounces blue fin tuna 1 tablespoon truffle salt 1/2 cup truffle oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper...
Ron's Gluten-Free Chocolate Meringue Cookies 12 ounces bittersweet chocolate, broken into pieces for melting, plus 2 ounces chopped 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Pinch salt 1 tablespoon white vinegar or lemon juice 4 large egg whites 1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup chopped walnuts Instructions: Melt the 12 ounces of bitt...
Grilled Mozzarella and Gorgonzola Pizza 1 pound pizza dough 1/3 cup coarsely chopped fresh mozzarella 1/3 cup coarsely chopped Gorgonzola cheese Fresh ground black pepper Extra-virgin olive oil Instructions: Use a charcoal or gas grill with a cover. Pile the coals or lava rocks high on one side of grill and place them ...
Charred Corn Guacamole with Chips 2 ears corn 2 tablespoons vegetable oil Salt and freshly ground pepper 2 ripe avocados, peeled, pitted and diced 1 serrano chile, finely chopped 1 red onion finely diced 1 lime, juiced 1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves Blue, yellow and white corn chips, as accompaniment Instructions: Rem...
Braised Oxtail 6 pounds oxtails (1-inch cut) 2 tablespoons olive oil, not extra virgin 3 cups onions, medium dice 1 cup scallions, sliced 1/2 cup garlic, sliced 1/2 cup olive oil 2 teaspoons fresh ground pepper 8 sprigs thyme Water 1 1/2 teaspoon cloves, whole 1 1/2 teaspoon allspice, whole 2 cups tomatoes, seeded and ...
Affogato Sundaes 1 pint hazelnut gelato or hazelnut ice cream 1 pint vanilla gelato or vanilla ice cream 8 tablespoons Tia Maria or Kahlua liqueur 8 tablespoons freshly brewed hot espresso Sweetened Whipped Cream Chocolate-covered espresso beans, chopped or whole Instructions: Place one scoop each of hazelnut and vanil...
Love Cake Vegetable spray, for greasing baking pan All-purpose flour, for dusting baking pan 8 large eggs 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 1/4 cups water 1 package fudge marble cake mix (or plain vanilla) 1/2 cup cocoa powder 2 pounds whole milk ricotta cheese 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1 tablespoo...
Ricotta Gnocchi with Delta Asparagus and Meyer Lemon 16 ounces ricotta Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano 2 large eggs 1 cup all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 bunch medium asparagus, woody stems removed 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 Meyer lem...
Pittsburgh Cheese Steak 1/4 cup cider vinegar 1/4 cup superfine sugar 1 tablespoon grated Spanish onion 1 teaspoon dry mustard 1/2 teaspoon celery seeds 1/2 teaspoon celery salt Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup canola oil 1/2 medium head cabbage, finely shredded 1 large carrot, shredded 1 pint cherry...
Spicy Pork Lettuce Wraps 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger (from about 1/2-inch piece) 1 teaspoon sesame oil 1 medium carrot, grated or julienned 1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced Juice of 1 lime 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 pound ground pork 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1/2 teaspoon koshe...
Sweet Garlic and Goat Cheese Penne 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 whole head garlic 1 pound penne pasta 1 cup milk 1 shallot, minced 1/2 cup white wine 3 ounces goat cheese, crumbled 1/3 cup grated Parmesan Salt and freshly ground black pepper 6 small parsley sprigs Instructions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Slic...
Crayfish in a Jar 1 tablespoon sugar 2 sprigs dill 4 white peppercorn 1 cup beer 2 cups water 1 pound crayfish 1/2 cup salt Instructions: In a small saucepan bring the sugar, dill, white peppercorn, beer to a boil in 2 cups of water, add the crayfish let cook for 2 minutes, season with salt and pour into the jar and cl...
Red Hot Shot 16 whole cinnamon sucking candies, divided 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 lemon wedge 1/2 cup cinnamon schnapps 1/2 cup silver tequila Hot sauce Instructions: Place 8 cinnamon candies in a food processor and pulse until finely ground. Place the cinnamon dust on a small plate and stir in the salt. Run the lemon ...
Dragon's Breath Chiller 10 ounces Pisco 2/3 cup orange cognac liqueur (recommended: Grand Marnier) 2 1/2 cups freshly squeezed blood orange juice 1/3 cup fresh lime juice 5 to 6 cups ice 2 blood oranges, sliced Instructions: In a big pitcher mix together all the ingredients but the blood oranges. Pour into glasses and ...
Healthy Grilled Shrimp Fajita Foil Pack 2 large bell peppers, sliced 1/2-inch thick 1 large onion, sliced 1/2-inch thick 1 bunch scallions, quartered crosswise 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chile powder 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin Kosher salt 1 1/4 pounds extra-large peeled and deveined shrimp, tails remo...
Margarita 2 ounces 100 percent agave silver/blanco tequila, divided 1 tablespoon kosher salt 4 limes, divided 1/2 small Hamlin or Valencia orange 2 tablespoons light agave nectar 3/4 cup ice cubes, about 3 to 4 Instructions: Pour 1/2-ounce of the tequila into a small saucer. Spread the kosher salt in a separate small s...
Grouper with Fennel and Olive Relish 1/2 cup olive oil 1 large red onion, diced 3 fennel bulbs, trimmed, washed and thinly sliced 1 teaspoon coarse salt 2 jalapeno chiles, stemmed, seeded and minced 1/2 cup pitted black olives, roughly chopped 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1/2 bunch parsley, chopped 4 to 6 (6ounce) gr...
Apple Tart Tatin 2 cups (4 sticks) butter 2 cups sugar 1 vanilla bean split 1 cinnamon stick 2 tablespoons vanilla brandy 2 tablespoons orange juice 12 green apples, peeled, halved and cored 12 puff pastry disks Instructions: Preheat oven 425 degrees F. In a saucepan, melt the butter until slightly bubbly. Add the suga...
Ratatouille with Poached Eggs and Garlic Croutons 4 tablespoons butter 4 cloves garlic, 2 cloves finely chopped, 2 thinly sliced 8 (1-inch) thick round slices baguette 2 teaspoons dried herbes de Provence or dried thyme leaves 1/2 cup shredded or grated Parmigiano-Reggiano Salt 1 1/2 pounds eggplant, 1/2-inch dice 2 re...
Lemon Cupcakes with Blueberry Compote Filling and Cream Cheese Frosting 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter 4 egg whites Zest of 2 lemons Juice of 2 lemons 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 2/3 cup buttermilk 2 cups blueberries 1/3 cup...
His and Hers Tuxedo Cupcake 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup cocoa powder 3/4 teaspoon baking powder 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup whole milk 6 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 egg 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 egg whit...
Deep-Dish Vegan Apple Pie 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling 2 tablespoons vegan granulated sugar 2 tablespoons white vinegar Fine salt 1 cup unrefined virgin or extra-virgin coconut oil 8 to 10 tablespoons ice water 4 pounds mixed apples (8 or 9), such as Golden Delicious, Granny Smith and McIntosh 2/3 cu...
Red Velvet Cupcakes 1 1/2 cups sugar 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, such as Pernigotti 2 extra-large eggs, at room temperature 1 teaspoon baking powder Red Velvet Frosting, recipe follows 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 cup buttermilk, shaken 1 tablespoon liquid red food ...
Potluck Potsticker Salad 3 cups (375 grams) all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt 1/2 cup boiling water 1/2 cup cold water 1 cup (60 grams) shredded green cabbage 1 teaspoon kosher salt 12 ounces (336 grams) ground pork 1/4 cup (10 grams) chopped chives 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger 2 t...
Gina's Turnip Greens 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 shallot, chopped 1 clove garlic, chopped 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 1/2 pounds turnip greens, washed, stemmed, and chopped Freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1 cup chicken stock 1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted Instructions: Heat olive oil in Dutch o...
Crosshatched Baked Brie 2 large eggs 1 cup panko 2 teaspoons thyme leaves, chopped 1 teaspoon kosher salt One 8-ounce Brie wheel 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for brushing 12 ounces sliced bread, such as baguette, nut and fruit bread or sourdough (or a combination) Honey, for serving ...
Pickled Cucumber Salad 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced 1/2 cup white vinegar 1 teaspoon chopped garlic 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 cucumbers, thinly sliced Instructions: Add all the ingredients, except the cucumbers, to a small pot and bri...
Potato Cakes with Fried Eggs and Turkey-Red Pepper Hash 1 cup leftover mashed potatoes, at room temperature 1 large egg, plus 4 for frying 1/4 cup milk 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped sage Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 5 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 small onion, cho...
String Beans and Tomatoes 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon butter 1/3 cup ketchup 1/2 cup grated carrot 1 teaspoon dried basil 2 large tomatoes, diced One 10-ounce can tomatoes with chiles, such as Rotel 3 cups sliced fresh string bea...
Braised Collard Greens and Butternut Squash 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 small shallot, chopped Kosher salt 1 clove garlic, smashed 1 tablespoon grated ginger Freshly ground black pepper 10 ounces collard greens, cleaned, stemmed and chopped into 1 1/2-inch pieces 10 ounces frozen cubed butternut squash 2 tablespoons unsa...
4th of July Berry Tart 1/4 cup almond meal 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 9 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 large egg yolk 3 tablespoons cornstarch 1/2 cup sugar 4 large egg yolks 1 1/2 cups whole milk 1/2 vanilla bean Pinch salt 1 tablespoon unsalted butt...
Molten Lava Cake with Whipped Cream 2 tablespoons plus 1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter Granulated sugar, for coating the ramekins 3 ounces semisweet chocolate chips 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, plus a little more for dusting 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 large eggs, plus 3 yolks 1/2 cup all-purpose...
Beignet Doughnut 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon sugar, plus 1 teaspoon 2 teaspoons active dry yeast 2 eggs 3 1/2 ounces blonde beer 3 1/2 tablespoons water 2 egg whites 1 Granny Smith or other tart firm apple, peeled and cored 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Vegetable oil, for frying Confectioners...
Town House® Crackers with Avocado and Mango Salsa 1 1/2 cups finely chopped mango or fresh pineapple 1 large avocado, halved, seeded, peeled and finely chopped 1 small onion, finely chopped 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 1 tablespoon lemon juice or lime juice 1 tablespoon finely chopped jalapeno pepper (opti...
Cheesy Polenta 9 cups water 1 tablespoon salt, plus extra for seasoning 2 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal or polenta 1 1/2 cups freshly grated Parmesan 1 1/2 cups whole milk, at room temperature 10 tablespoons (1 1/4 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1/3 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley...
Sweet Potato Praline Souffle 6 pounds sweet potatoes 1 tablespoon cane syrup 1/3 cup non-fat sweetened condensed milk 2 sticks butter, softened 2 tablespoons light brown sugar 1/2 orange, juiced 1 lemon, zested 1/2 lemon, juiced 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon sugar Pinch ground nutmeg 1 cup raisins 2 cups pecans, chopped 8 ounc...
Spiced Beef Stir-Fry Topped with Spring Onion and Coriander 1/2 tablespoon wasabi powder or creamed horseradish 4 teaspoons water 3 tablespoons mayonnaise Pinch caster sugar (superfine) 2 tablespoons freshly ground cumin 2 tablespoons dried chile flakes 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1 pou...
Basic Sweet-Roll Dough 1/2 cup whole milk 1 1/4-ounce packet active dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons) 1/4 cup sugar 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled, plus more for brushing 1 large egg yolk 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teasp...
Orecchiette with Lamb and Asparagus Kosher salt 1 pound orecchiette pasta 1/4 cup olive oil 2 cloves garlic, smashed and peeled 1 pound lamb sausage or sweet Italian sausage, casing removed 1 cup frozen peas, thawed 1 bunch asparagus, cut into 1/2-inch pieces One 14-ounce can cherry tomatoes, drained 2 cups...
Nantucket Bay Scallops in Tequila, Citrus, and Chile Dressing 1 pound Nantucket bay scallops, roughly diced 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 teaspoon minced ginger 1 teaspoon lemon zest 1/4 cup tequila 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce 1 tablespoon honey 1/2 red bell pepper, minced 1 serrano chile, minced 1/8 cup fresh lime juice ...
Peas and Pasta Salad 1 pound cavatappi pasta Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion 1 (15-ounce) jar salad dressing (recommended: Miracle Whip) 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar 10 ounces frozen peas, thawed 1/2 cup shredded sh...
Grilled Mahi Mahi Fillets and Asparagus with Orange and Sesame 4 portions, 6 to 8 ounces each, mahi mahi fillets Salt and pepper 2 limes, juiced 3 tablespoons dark tamari soy sauce 2 inches fresh ginger root, grated, about 1 1/2 tablespoons 1 tablespoon vegetable or canola oil 20 blades fresh chives, chopped or 3 scall...
Pizzaiola-Style Flank Steak Pinwheels 1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves 1 cup arugula or baby spinach, packed 3/4 to 1 pound flank steak 1/4 pound spicy Italian salumi, such as Calabrese salami, sliced and finely chopped 1 cup shredded sharp provolone cheese 1/2 cup shredded pecorino cheese Kosher salt and freshly...
Fettuccine Alfredo 4 tablespoons softened butter 3 ounces freshly-grated Parmesan cheese 4 ounces fresh fettucine Fresh ground pepper Instructions: Put butter and cheese in a warmed pasta serving bowl. In a large pot of boiling, salted water cook fettuccine just until tender, 2 to 4 minutes, depending on freshness. Dra...