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Snickerdoodle Ice Cream Sandwiches 2 teaspoons granulated sugar 1 1/8 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for flouring hands 1/2 teaspoon baking soda Kosher salt 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 2 tablespoons light corn syrup 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extra...
Cranberry Walnut Crumb Cakes 8 tablespoons unsalted butter (1 stick), at room temperature, plus more for the pans 1 cup granulated sugar 3 eggs 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup sour cream 1/2 cup dried cranberries, cherries, or raisins 3/4 cup light...
Beef and Ground Pork Sliders 2 ounces butter 1 cup yellow onions, thinly sliced 1 teaspoon white pepper 2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided 12 ounces (80/20) ground beef 12 ounces ground pork 1 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 cup equal parts mayonnaise and mustard 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 cup thinly shredded romaine hearts 12 s...
Creole Bbq Shrimp 4 tablespoons butter unsalted 4 tablespoons peanut oil 2 tablespoons chopped garlic 2 red or green chilies or jalapenos, chopped 2 tablespoons rosemary, chopped 1 tablespoon thyme, chopped 1 tablespoon oregano, chopped 2 tablespoons basil, chiffonade 1 tablespoon paprika 1/4 tablespoon cayenne Salt an...
Peanut Rocky Road Bark 12 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped 1/3 cup salted peanuts 1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips 1/2 cup mini marshmallows 2 ounces good white chocolate, finely chopped Instructions: Using a pencil, draw an 8 x 11-inch rectangle on a piece of parchment paper. Turn the parchment paper over...
Stuffed Pork Roast 3/4 pound Italian sausage, chopped 1 cup chopped Baldwin apples 2 tablespoons minced shallots 3/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted 1 tablespoon chopped parsley leaves, plus extra for garnish Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 (3-pound) boneless pork loin roast 1 tablespoon vegetable oil Instructions:...
Citrus Shortbreads 3 clementine oranges or small tangerines, washed and dried 3/4 cup sugar 3 cups all-purpose flour 6 tablespoons cornstarch 1/4 teaspoon fine salt 3/4 pound unsalted butter (3 sticks), softened Instructions: Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Butter a 9 by 12 1/2-inch baking sheet pan, line with parchment...
Blackberry Grunt 8 cups fresh or IQF frozen blackberries 3/4 cup sugar (or to taste) 1/2 cup red wine or water 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest 1 cup all purpose flour 2 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 1/2 cup buttermilk (or a mix...
Lemon-Thyme Chicken with Heirloom Tomato Salad 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut in half crosswise 1 lemon 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for frying 4 fresh thyme sprigs 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 pound mixed heirloom tomatoes 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar Kosher salt Freshly ground blac...
Creamy Enchiladas Verdes 2 cups cooked chicken(about 8 oz.) 1-1/2 cups shredded manchego cheese 1 cup Hellmann's® or Best Foods® Real Mayonnaise 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion 3 cups salsa verde, pureed until smooth 1/2 tsp. Knorr® Chicken flavor Bouillon(optional) 6 Tbsp. vegetable oil 12 corn tortillas Instructions...
Spicy Coconut Soup 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 stalk lemongrass, white part only, sliced lengthwise, cut into 6-inch lengths, and smashed 1 (3-inch) piece fresh ginger, sliced 1/2-inch thick 1 medium Thai bird chile, Serrano, or jalapeno pepper, end trimmed, halved lengthwise, and seeded 1 quart low-sodium chicken bro...
Southwest Blintz Filling 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/2 cup chopped onions 1 teaspoon ground chili or cumin 12 ounces cooked ground meat or chicken Minced fresh seeded jalapeno peppers Salt 1 tablespoon sour cream Instructions: Cook onions in vegetable oil. When tender, add chili or cumin, cooked meat and jalapeno pep...
Halibut Fish Tacos with Cilantro Savoy Slaw 3 limes 2 cloves garlic, quartered 1 small bunch cilantro, leaves and tender stems (about 2 cups packed) 1 small bunch cilantro, leaves and tender stems (about 2 cups packed) 1 bunch scallions, half coarsely chopped and half finely chopped 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin Koshe...
French Country Potato Salad 3 pounds small creamer potatoes (about 30), unpeeled and scrubbed well 4 pieces leek (white part only), split lengthwise and thinly sliced 2 roasted red peppers, jarred or homemade 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves 2 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon leaves 2/3 cup Champagne Vinaigrett...
Mochaccino Latte 2 coffee cups of strong French Roast coffee, 3/4 cup full 2 cups of whole milk 2 tablespoons of good cocoa Cocoa in a clean salt shaker Instructions: You will need a Braunstyle hand blender. Brew a pot of robust French Roast or Espresso style coffee. In a small sauce pan warm whole milk and add cocoa. ...
Gazpacho 3 cups (720 ml) tomato juice, fresh or canned 1/3 cup (80 ml) red wine vinegar 1/4 cup (60 ml) olive oil 2 large ripe tomatoes, quartered or approximately 2 cups chopped 1 cucumber, peeled, quartered or approximately 1 1/2 cups chopped 1 (70 g) small onion, peeled, quartered or about 1/3 cup chopped 1 sweet gr...
Stuffed Crab Claws 1 pound shrimp, shelled, deveined, and chopped 5 ounces bamboo shoots, chopped 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder 1 teaspoon sugar 2 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil 1/2 teaspoon pepper 8 teaspoons cornstarch 10 cocktail crab claws 3/4 cup bread crumbs 6 cups frying oil Instructions: In a lar...
Pumpkin Latte 1 cup whole, 2 percent or skim milk 1 or 2 shots hot espresso per latte (depending on your preference) 2 tablespoons Pumpkin Spice Syrup, recipe follows Cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice, for garnish, optional 1/3 cup pumpkin puree 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice 1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup light br...
Spiced Eggplant Caviar with Cruditandeacute;s 1 large (1-pound) globe eggplant 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 garlic clove, minced 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon Zest and juice of 1 lemon 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for garnish 2 tablespoons finely choppe...
Banana, Ginger, and Berry Creme Brulee 2 cups half-and-half 4 egg yolks 1/3 cup sugar 2 large bananas 1 cup berries, your choice 2 teaspoons ground ginger Fresh mint, for garnish Instructions: Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Warm half-and-half in a saucepan until almost boiling and set aside to cool. In a bowl, beat egg...
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups 10.5 ounces bittersweet chocolate, tempered 5.2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped Generous 2 cups peanut butter Instructions: Prepare the chocolate cups: I cut squares of sponge that measured about 1 1/2-inches square. Wrap each square with plastic wrap. Dip each square into the tempere...
Pork and Sweet Potato Empanadas 1/4 cup granulated garlic 1/4 cup coarse kosher salt 1/4 cup smoked sweet paprika 1/4 cup cumin powder 1/4 cup onion powder 1/4 cup black pepper 1 pound boneless pork shoulder, cut into large cubes 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder Pinch salt Pinch sugar 1/3 cup shorteni...
Shaved Vegetable Salad Assorted vegetables (recommended: zucchini, carrot, red and yellow beets, fennel, kohlrabi, celery, asparagus, radishes, snow peas) Olive oil, for drizzling Chopped fresh dill Zest and juice of 1 lemon, to taste Fleur de sel (sea salt) Freshly ground black pepper Instructions: Choose a selection ...
Crunchy Peanut Butter Thins Nonstick baking spray 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup whole wheat or white whole wheat flour 1/4 cup rolled oats 1 tablespoon wheat germ 2 teaspoons chia seeds, optional 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/3 cup creamy natural peanut butter 1/3 cup packed light brown su...
Tropical Fruit-Glazed Ham with Sweet Onions and Yukon Gold Potatoes 4 medium-size Yukon gold potatoes, unpeeled and cut into 2-inch pieces 2 teaspoons peanut oil 1/2 Vidalia or red onion, cut in 1/2 and thinly sliced into half-moons 1 (8-ounce) can tropical fruit salad in passion fruit nectar 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1...
Vegetarian Skillet Chili Topped with Cornbread 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 pound (about 4 cups) store-bought diced butternut squash, cut into 1/2-inch cubes Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 1 medium onion, finely chopped 4 tablespoons chili powder, or to taste 2 teaspoons g...
Zucchini, Ricotta and Lemon Pizza Nonstick cooking spray 1 zucchini, cut into ribbons using a vegetable peeler (about 3/4 cup ribbons) Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper Zest of 1 large lemon plus 2 tablespoons lemon juice 3 teaspoons olive oil 1/2 cup thinly sliced tomatoes 1 ball pizza dough (or one ...
Pork Tenderloin with Pomegranate Glaze 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus additional as needed 3/4 teaspoon ground coriander 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin 3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 pork tenderloins (each about 3/4 pound) 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup plain pomegranate juice, such as P...
Sauteed Turkey with Tequila Cream Sauce 4 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 1/2 pounds turkey cutlets, cut into 1/2 inch strips Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste 6 shallots, minced 6 Shiitake or domestic mushrooms, quartered 1 cup gold tequila 4 cups chicken stock 2 cups creme fraiche 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon gro...
Cocktail Meatballs 1 pound lean ground beef 1 large egg 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (about 4 ounces) 1/2 cup breadcrumbs 1/2 onion, grated 1 clove garlic, grated 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon paprika Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 1/4 cup ketchup 2 tablespoons packed li...
Gyro Sausage 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs 1 pound bacon ends and pieces 2 tablespoons kosher salt 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon dried basil leaves 1 tablespoon ground oregano 1 tablespoon dried oregano leaves 1 tablespoon dried thyme leaves 2/3 cup powdere...
Bonilla Vanilla Cake 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon table salt 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 3 large eggs 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1 1/3 cups milk Purple, blue, green, yellow, orange and pink gel food coloring, for tinting Cooking...
Antipasti 1 (5-ounce) bag salad mix 1 pound mixed sliced deli meats (suggested: salami, mortadella ham, capicola) 1 (8-ounce) container fresh mozzarella bocconcini 1/4 pound provolone, sliced 2 tomatoes, quartered 1 (16-ounce) jar olive antipasta (recommended: Giuliano) 1 cup pepperoncini 1 can garbanzo beans, drained ...
Soy Ginger Reduction 1/4 tablespoon light soy sauce 1/2 teaspoon each minced garlic and ginger 2 teaspoons sugar 2 tablespoons rice vinegar salt and pepper Instructions: Set ingredients in a small saucepan, heat and reduce until syrupy; drizzle through a strainer, over tuna.
Lobster Corn Chowder 3 (1 1/2-pound) cooked lobsters, cracked and split 3 ears corn 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter 1 cup chopped yellow onion 1/4 cup cream sherry 1 teaspoon sweet paprika 4 cups whole milk 2 cups heavy cream 1 cup dry white wine 1 tablespoon good olive oil 1/4 pound bacon, large-diced 2 cups...
Glazed Short Rib Crostini Stack 1 pound boneless beef short ribs, trimmed of excess fat 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 6 cloves garlic, crushed and peeled 1 medium carrot, cut into large chunks 1 small onion, peeled and quartered 1 s...
Skillet Eggs With Squash 3 pounds (6 medium) summer squash and/or zucchini Kosher salt 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 4 scallions, thinly sliced, white and green parts separated 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg Freshly ground pepper 1 tabl...
Couscous-Stuffed Peppers with Basil Sauce 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth 2 teaspoons ground cumin 3/4 cup couscous 1 cup canned garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained 1/4 cup dried currants 1 packed cup chopped baby spinach leaves 1/2 cup (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzli...
Double Chocolate Sable Cookies (France) 3 ounces bittersweet chocolate, frozen for 10 minutes 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/3 cup Dutch-process cocoa powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt 5 1/4 ounces (11 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened 1 cup sugar 1 large egg yolk Instructions: Grate the c...
Chocolate Dessert Salami 1/2 cup slivered almonds (2 1/2 ounces) 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (2 1/2 ounces) Two 5 inch long plain biscotti, coarsely crushed 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces, at room temperature One 12-ounce bag semisweet chocolate chips, such as Ghirardelli 1/4 cup brewed...
Cornell Chicken with Grilled Steak Fries 2 cups apple cider vinegar 1/3 cup kosher salt 2 tablespoons sugar 8 whole cloves 8 black peppercorns 8 sprigs fresh rosemary 8 fresh sage leaves 8 sprigs fresh thyme Two 3 1/2-pound chickens, halved, keel bones and wing tips removed Canola oil, for brushing 3 tablespoons dried ...
Fairy Wing Ice Cream One 394-gram (13.9-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract Pinch fine salt 600 milliliters (2 1/2 cups) heavy cream, cold Pink, purple, blue and yellow gel food coloring 6 waffle ice cream cones 510 grams (18 ounces) candy melts in your favorite colors (we used pink, bl...
Peanut Butter and Fruit Canapes 6 very thin slices white sandwich bread w/ crusts removed Peanut butter 12 assorted berries Instructions: Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Place bread on baking sheet and toast slightly for 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from oven and cool on wire rack. Spread each slice of bread with peanut butte...
Gorgonzola Filled Meatballs, Bay and Onion Creamy Tomato Gravy 1 1/2 pounds ground veal 1 pound ground beef Salt and pepper 2 cloves garlic, grated or minced 1 large egg, plus 1 egg yolk 2 handfuls grated Parmigiano-Reggiano 2 handfuls plain bread crumbs 3 tablespoons sliced or finely chopped sage leaves 3 tablespoons ...
Basmati Rice 3 cups basmati rice Cold water Salt Instructions: Wash the rice twice in cold water to remove impurities and drain through a strainer. Add the rice to a large saucepan and cover with cold water until the water reaches about 1/2-inch above the rice. Add a little salt, to taste, and bring the rice and the wa...
Scoopable Chicken Salad 1 (16-ounce) package (about 5 1/2 cups) dry broccoli cole slaw 1 (8-ounce) can (about 1 cup) canned sliced water chestnuts, drained 1 cup canned mandarin orange segments packed in juice (or light syrup), drained and chopped 1 cup chopped scallions 12 ounces cooked and chopped skinless lean chick...
Grilled Romaine 1/2 cup red wine vinegar 2 hearts of romaine, rinsed and patted dry 1 tablespoon olive oil Freshly ground black pepper 1 cup finely grated Parmesan Vegetable spray, for pan Instructions: Place vinegar in shallow pan and place in the freezer. Allow the vinegar to freeze, approximately 2 hours. Once froze...
Sauteed Rainbow Trout with Green Tomato and Blackberry Sauce 1 large green tomato, cored 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1/2 cup diced celery 1 teaspoon lemon zest, minced 3/4 cup sugar Pinch ground cinnamon Pinch ground nutmeg 1/4 cup water 1 pint fresh blackberries Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup all-purp...
Chorizo Puffs 1/2 cup finely diced chorizo sausage, casing removed 3/4 cup small diced manchego cheese 1/4 cup green onions, white and green parts, thinly sliced 1 cup water 1/4 pound unsalted butter, cut into small cubes 1/4 teaspoon fine salt 1 cup all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting 4 eggs Vegetable oil, for f...
Turkey Roulade with Cranberry-Apricot Stuffing 1/2 cup whole almonds 2 teaspoons fennel seeds 1/3 cup cognac or other brandy 1/4 cup water 2/3 cup dried cranberries 2/3 cup dried apricots (about 8 medium), coarsely chopped 2 medium shallots, minced 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus a...
Chive and Garlic Mashed Potatoes 6 to 8 large Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and quartered 1 tablespoon salt 4 bay leaves 1 cup heavy cream 1/2 stick (1/4 cup) butter 4 cloves garlic, lightly crushed 3 sprigs fresh thyme Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons chopped chives Instructions: Put the cut pot...
Roasted Corn Chowder with Lime Cured Shrimp 1 lime 1 pound baby shrimp, shelled and deveined 2 cups fresh corn kernels (from about 4 ears) or thawed frozen corn kernels (do not use canned corn) 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1/2 cup chopped raw bacon 1 red onion, diced 1/2 cup celery, finely diced 1 green bell pepper, diced 1 r...
Duck Breast with Cherries and Chocolate 6 duck breasts 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil, plus more for sauteeing Salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons chopped garlic 1/4 cup chopped onions 4 tablespoons brandy 1 (14-ounce) can cherry pie filling 1/2 cup heavy cream or vanilla yoghurt 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate...
Egg Fettuccine Rose 2 crabs 1 pound (or 500 grams) egg fettuccine 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 clove garlic, minced Pinch hot chile flakes 2 cups sweet cherry tomatoes, halved Pinch sea salt Pinch brown sugar Freshly ground black pepper 2 cups half-and-half 1/2 cup fresh sweet peas 1/2 cup plus a pinch freshly grate...
Mixed Salad with Mustard Vinaigrette 3 teaspoons red wine vinegar 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/2 cup salad oil Salt and black pepper 2 heads romaine lettuce 2 tomatoes 1 red onion Instructions: In a bowl, whisk together the vinegar, mustard, oil, salt and pepper and set aside. Chop the romaine lettuce and place in a larg...
No-Bake Peaches and Cream Cheesecake Cups 3/4 cup ground amaretti cookies 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 cup heavy cream 6 tablespoons confectioners' sugar 4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature 4 ounces mascarpone cheese, at room temperature 1 teaspoon...
Sushi Rolls 14 ounces (400milliliters) sushi rice 16 ounces (450milliliters) water 6 tablespoons rice wine vinegar 2 tablespoons sugar 2 teaspoons salt 1 pack of nori seaweed sheets, halved Pickled ginger Wasabi Soy sauce Spring onions Enoki mushrooms Raw salmon Raw tuna Cucumber Instructions: Wash the rice well and dr...
Steak and Eggs Florentine 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 pound sirloin steak (1/2 to 1 inch thick) Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 8 cups baby spinach (about 5 ounces) 4 English muffins, split and toasted 8 large eggs, plus 1 egg yolk 1 stick cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes Juice of 1/2 lemon 1 teaspoon choppe...
Sunny's Easy Chicken Mac 'n' Cheese with Spicy Ranch Salad Kosher salt 1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped 1 can (10.75 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup 4 slices American cheese, torn into shreds 1½ cups chopped rotisserie chicken Black pepper 4 strip...
Chicken Enchilada Skillet PAM® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray 12 corn tortillas, torn into bite-size pieces 3 cups shredded cooked chicken (3 cups = about 12 oz) 1 can (10 oz each) Ro*Tel® Original Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, undrained 2 cans (8 oz each) Ro*Tel® Original Tomato & Green Chili Sauce 1 cup shredded C...
The Scoville Sipper Cocktail 1/2 jalapeno, cut into slices, chopped, seeded and muddled 4 1/2 ounces tequila 1 tablespoon agave 1/2 tablespoon lime juice 2 dashes bitters Ice Splash soda water Fresh cilantro sprig, for garnish Instructions: Divide the muddled jalapeno between 2 glasses. Add the tequila, agave, lime jui...
Nacho Dog 2 ripe Hass avocados, peeled, pitted and coarsely chopped 1 large jalapeno, finely diced 3 tablespoons finely diced red onion 1 lime, juiced 2 tablespoons canola oil 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves Salt Freshly ground black pepper 4 plum tomatoes 4 tablespoons canola oil Salt Freshly ground black ...
Ed Mitchell's Eastern Carolina Barbecue Sauce 1 1/2 gallons cider vinegar 2 tablespoons salt 5 tablespoons crushed red pepper flakes 1 1/2 tablespoon black pepper 3 tablespoons sugar 2 cups water 2 cups Texas Pete hot sauce Instructions: Combine ingredients in a container. Add to chopped barbecue to taste.
Coconut Chicken 1/4 cup grapeseed oil 1/2 cup diced white onions 2 tablespoons minced garlic 1/4 cup curry powder, or to taste 4 boneless skinless chicken breast, diced into 1-inch cubes 1/2 cup diced carrots 1/2 cup cauliflower florets 1/2 cup diced potatoes 1/2 cup diced celery 1/4 cup tomato paste 1 cup all-purpose ...
Throwdown's Green Chile Cheeseburgers 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1 cup whole milk 12 ounces Chihuahua or Monterey jack cheese, coarsely grated 1/4 cup grated Parmesan Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 medium poblano chile, roasted, peeled, seeded and thinly sliced 2 Hatch ch...
Camden Yards Crabcakes 1 pound jumbo lump crabmeat 1 pound backfin crabmeat 8 ounces mayonnaise 2 eggs, large 3 ounces Dijon mustard 2 ounces Japanese bread crumbs 1-ounce fresh lemon juice 2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley Instructions: Thoroughly pick crabmeat. Make sure not to mash the...
Coconut Tuna Ceviche 10 ounces coconut milk 1 tablespoon chopped ginger 1 tablespoon grated horseradish 12 ounces sashimi quality tuna, cubed into medium pieces 1 tomato, seeded and diced 1 small red onion, julienned 1 scallion, julienned Instructions: In a pot, bring the coconut milk, ginger, and horseradish to a boil...
Exotic Fruit Salad 1 tablespoon poppy seed 1 large mango, peeled, cut into 3/4-inch cubes (about 2 cups) 1 medium papaya, skin and seeds removed, cut into 3/4-inch cubes (about 2 cups) 1 medium pineapple, skin, hard eyes, and central core removed, cut into 3/4-inch cubes (about 4 cups) Flaked coconut or chopped nuts, f...
Chicken Thighs with Minty Peas 1 small head cauliflower (preferably purple), trimmed and cut into small florets 1 red onion, cut into 8 wedges 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 8 small skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs (5 to 6 ounces each) 1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander 1 teaspoon sweet paprika 3 cloves garlic (1 gr...
Spring Celebration Carrot Cake 1 1/2 cups grated fresh carrots (about 2 large) 1 cup walnut pieces 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh pineapple 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking pow...
Smoked Corn Cakes with Diablo Sauce 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 3 shallots, chopped 3 garlic cloves, chopped 3 habanero chilies, chopped 1 teaspoon cumin seed 1 tablespoon grated ginger 2 red bell peppers, chopped 1/2 mango 1 cup chicken stock Lime juice and salt to taste 1 ear sweet corn 1 small clove garlic, minced 1 ...
Boning of Whole Chicken 1 whole chicken, with head and feet Instructions: Boning of chicken: Using a sharp knife, remove the wings, leaving the exposed part of the wing to create airline cut chicken breast. Cut off the nub of the wing and place into the stock pile. Make slits down either side of the breast bone to expo...
Boar's Head Ichiban Teriyaki Style Chicken and Avocado Bites on Rice Crackers 1 ripe avocado, thinly sliced 12 wasabi-flavored rice crackers 1 lime, halved Togarashi seasoning, as desired (see Cook's Note) 3 slices Boar's Head Ichiban Teriyaki¿ Style Chicken 12 slices Japanese pickled ginger, drained 1 cup mizuna green...
Cinnamon Ice Cream 1 quart vanilla ice cream 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon Instructions: Let the ice cream thaw in the refrigerator for 1 hour or stand at room temperature for 10 to 15 minutes to soften. Transfer the ice cream to a large mixing bowl and gently stir in the ground cinnamon until mixed but slightly marbl...
Cubano 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1 large wide loaf French bread (not baguette), halved lengthwise and quartered into 8 small slices 8 slices Swiss cheese 4 to 6 slices deli-style ham 5 to 6 ounces thinly sliced pork (roast, chop or pulled) Quick Garlic Pickles, recipe follows 4 tablespoons ...
Macaroni and Cheese and Sliders Bar 1 pound thick-cut peppered bacon 3 yellow onions, halved and sliced 3 tablespoons butter 8 ounces gorgonzola Cooked sliders and/or macaroni and cheese, for serving Instructions: Fry the bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat until slightly crisp, about 8 minutes. Remove from the pa...
Dijon Vinaigrette 1/2 cup olive oil 1/4 cup sherry vinegar 2 teaspoons salt, or more if needed 1 pinch sugar, or more if needed Few cracks freshly ground black pepper, or more if needed 1 almost-empty 8-ounce jar Dijon mustard Instructions: Add the olive oil, sherry vinegar, salt, sugar and pepper to the Dijon jar,...
Pomegranate Lemonade Punch 1 oz Smirnoff Tuscan Lemonade 1/2 oz Stirrings Pomegranate Liqueur 1 oz Seltzer Instructions: Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl or pitcher with plenty of ice. Stir and serve!
Chicken Kreplach Soup One 3 1/2-pound whole chicken 1 medium onion, quartered 1 large carrot, cut into large chunks, plus 1 medium carrot, diced 1 celery stalk, cut into large chunks, plus 1 celery stalk, diced 1 medium parsnip, cut into large chunks, plus 1 parsnip, diced 2 cloves garlic, crushed and peeled ...
Roasted Shrimp with Toasted Garlic Chips and Chile Oil 1/2 cup pure olive oil 8 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced paper thin Kosher salt 1 cup pure olive oil 6 chile de arbol Kosher salt 6 cloves chopped fresh garlic 48 medium shrimp (21 to 25 count), shelled and deveined (you can use any size shrimp you like) 1/2 cup...
Lox and Cream Cheese Stuffed Cucumbers 2 unwaxed cucumbers 1 (8-ounce) container cream cheese, softened 1 (8-ounce) container sour cream 1 (3-ounce) package smoked salmon, chopped into small pieces 1 shallot, diced 1/2 lemon, juiced, seeds removed 1 bunch fresh dill, chopped Pinch salt and fresh ground pepper Instructi...
Squid Ink Spaghetti with Bell Pepper, Calamari, Shrimp, Ricotta and Colonnata Lard 1 red bell peppers 1 yellow bell pepper 3 ounces lardo 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 1 fresh chili pepper, chopped Salt and freshly ground black pepper 16 ounces fresh squid ink spaghetti (or dried if fresh is not available) 9 ...
Steak Oscar with King Crab, Hollandaise Sauce and Sauteed Asparagus Four 1.5-inch center-cut filet mignon steaks Kosher salt 1 cup clarified unsalted butter 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 6 black peppercorns, crushed 3 sprigs thyme 1 bay leaf 1 shallot, finely diced 2 large egg yolks 1/2 lemon, juiced 5 tablespoons e...
GZ's Iron Chef Burger 1 1/2 pounds ground beef (equal mix of ground brisket, chuck and rib-eye) Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 small sweet onion, sliced into thin rings 8 slices Cheddar 4 tablespoons butter, at room temperature 4 English muffins, split 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons mayo...
Stuffed Baked Pork Chops 1/4 cup golden raisins, roughly chopped 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1/2 cup finely diced peeled apple or pear Salt and pepper 4 very thick loin pork chops Flour for dusting chops Vegetable oil for skillet Instructions: Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Combine the ra...
Lemon Pepper Pork Loin Sandwiches with Peach Aioli 1 (4-pound) pork loin 2 limes 2 lemons 5 to 6 garlic cloves 1/2 cup Irvine Spices Roasted Garlic Pepper Seasoning, as needed for rub 3 tablespoons grapeseed oil 2 large ripe fresh peaches, peeled, pit removed and sliced, or 1 cup drained canned peaches 1/2 cup mayonnai...
Roasted Beet Salad 4 medium red beets, tops removed and scrubbed Extra-virgin olive oil 2 navel oranges 1/4 cup toasted, peeled hazelnuts, chopped Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper 1 small wedge Pecorino Romano, for shaving Instructions: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Put a large piece of aluminum foil o...
Pawhuska Prohibition Punch 3 oranges, plus 1 orange cut into wedges, for garnish One 750-milliliter bottle whiskey, such as Jack Daniels 2 liters flavored cola, such as Dr. Pepper One 10-ounce jar maraschino cherries and juice Instructions: Squeeze the juice of 1 of the oranges into a large pitcher or punch bowl....
Fresh Whiskey Sours 3/4 cup Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (3 lemons) 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (4 limes) 2/3 cup sugar syrup (see below) Maraschino cherries Instructions: Combine the whiskey, lemon juice, lime juice and syrup. Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice and ...
Tempura Fried Squash Blossoms with Tomato Sauce 1/4 cup rice flour 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 cup cornstarch 1 tablespoon salt 1 teaspoon cayenne 3 cups soda water 1 (8-ounce) log mild goat cheese, softened 5 sprigs thyme, leaves removed and chopped 2 tablespoons chopped chervil 2 tablespoo...
Thai Style Beef Salad 1 cup mung bean sprouts 1 small kohlrabi, peeled and julienned 2 carrots, peeled and julienned 1 pound fresh, raw spinach leaves, well washed and stems discarded 1 pint cherry tomatoes, cut in half 2 tablespoons tamarind paste 4 tablespoons sugar 3 tablespoons rice wine 3 tablespoons peanut oil 1 ...
Asparagus and Chicken Salad with Buttermilk Dressing 1/4 cup fresh parsley 1/4 cup fresh tarragon Juice of 1 lemon 2 teaspoons dijon mustard 1/4 cup buttermilk 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper Kosher salt 1/4 cup sliced almon...
Hiyashi Chuka 1/2 cup soy sauce 1/2 cup rice vinegar 1/4 cup sesame oil 3 tablespoons granulated sugar 2 tablespoons grated peeled fresh ginger 3 large eggs Kosher salt Neutral-flavored oil, such as vegetable or canola oil, for greasing Four 5-ounce packages fresh or five 3-ounce packages dried ramen noodles 4 ou...
\Ayuh\ Seafood Paella One 4-pound package boneless chicken breasts, cut into 2-inch pieces 8 tablespoons paprika 6 tablespoons olive oil, plus 10 tablespoons 5 tablespoons kosher salt Five 1 1/2-pound lobsters 4 pounds chorizo, cut into chunks 1 heaping cup chopped onion 1 heaping cup minced fresh garlic 4 pounds shrim...
Caramel Apple Semifreddo Nonstick cooking spray 9 whole cinnamon graham crackers 6 tablespoons butter, melted 3/4 cup plain apple butter 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt One 12.25-ounce jar caramel sauce 1 1/2 quarts vanilla ice cream, softened, such as Edy's 1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted Chop...
Apple Pie Cranberry Sauce 1 (12-ounce) bag fresh cranberries 2 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and chopped ¾ cup packed brown sugar ½ cup golden raisins 1 teaspoon apple pie spice ¼ teaspoon salt Instructions: In a large saucepan, combine all of the ingredients with 1 cup water. Bring to a boil over high heat then ...
New England Steamed Clams 4 pounds soft-shell clams Cornmeal 1 rib celery 8 sprigs parsley Hot melted butter, for serving Instructions: Rinse clams several times in cold, running water. Soak them in salted or seawater with a few handfuls of cornmeal for 15 minutes. Drain and rinse again. Fill a steamer with 1-inch cold...
Soy Glazed Green Beans Kosher salt 2 pounds green beans, ends trimmed 2 tablespoons canola oil 2 tablespoons butter 4 cloves garlic, chopped 1/4 cup soy sauce 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds Freshly ground black pepper Instructions: Bring a large pot of water to a boil and season generously with salt. Add the green ...
Seared Beef Tornadoes 2 1/2 cups chicken stock 1 cup cornmeal 1/3 cup goat cheese Salt and ground white pepper 1 tablespoon grapeseed oil Eight 2- to 3-ounce beef tenderloin medallions Salt and ground pepper 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 sprigs fresh thyme Instructions: For the polenta: In a small saucepan over mediu...
Sausage and Eggplant Fusilli Kosher salt 1 pound fusilli or cannolicchi pasta 1 medium eggplant, cut into 1/3-inch dice 1/4 cup olive oil 12 ounces sweet Italian sausage, casings removed 1 shallot, diced 1 clove garlic, smashed One 14-ounce can cherry tomatoes, such as Mutti 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan 1 cu...