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Provencal Pasta Salad Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/3 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 small shallot, minced 8 ounces dried ziti 1 cup jarred artichoke hearts, drained and sliced 1/2 cup sliced fresh basil 1/2 cup jarred roasted red peppers, drained and sliced 1/4 cup pitted Kalamata olive...
Brown Sugar-Zucchini Bread 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour 1/2 cup packed light or dark brown sugar 6 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats 3 large eggs 3/4 cup vegetab...
Farmhouse Baked Eggs with Cheddar & Potatoes 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 1/2 pounds red-skinned potatoes, diced 1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley 2 large cloves garlic, minced Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 8 large eggs 1 cup shredded extra-sharp white Cheddar cheese (about 4 ounces) Instructions: Preh...
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...
Vegetarian Sloppy Joes 1 pound frozen Tater Tots (about 5 cups) 1 tablespoon plus 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 1 14-ounce package extra-firm tofu, drained 2/3 cup ketchup 1/3 cup chili sauce (such as Heinz) 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 onion, chopped 1 stal...
Lobster and Mango Summer Rolls Segments of 1 lime 1 tablespoon fish sauce (3 Crab Brand) 1 teaspoon brown sugar 1/2 pound pea sprouts 16 Thai basil leaves 1 package rice papers, 6 to 8-inch diameter 2 steamed lobster tails, chilled and sliced 1 large, ripe mango, sliced in long strips Instructions: In a large bowl, mix...
Jazzy Glaze 1 (15 1/4-ounce) can apricots, drained and finely chopped 1/2 cup honey 1/4 cup seeded and finely chopped jalapenos Jazz apricot can be substituted for the apricots, honey, and jalapenos Instructions: Mix the apricots, honey, and jalapenos together. For the last 5 minutes of roasting turkey or ribs, pour a ...
Caprese Chicken Breasts Pan-Fried from Frozen 1 tablespoon olive oil 4 individually frozen boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 8 ounces each) Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 beefsteak tomato, cut into four 1/4-inch-thick slices 8 ounces mozzarella, cut into four 1/4-inch-thick slices 1/4 cup f...
Roquefort Salad with Warm Croutons and Lardons Olive oil 8 ounces (1/2 pound)/250 g piece smoked bacon, the best quality you can afford, rind removed 2 thick slices sourdough bread, cut into 1/2-inch/1 cm pieces 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard Sea salt and ...
Bacon, Egg and Maple Grilled Cheese 6 slices thick-sliced bacon 2 tablespoons maple syrup 7 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 4 large eggs 9 slices Cheddar (about 7 ounces), one of them quartered Eight 1/3- to 1/2-inch-thick slices brioche bread Instructions: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Lay the bacon slices ...
German Potatoes 4 pounds potatoes, peeled 1/2 cup vegetable shortening 1/2 cup chopped onions Salt and freshly ground pepper Instructions: In a large pot of salted water, boil the potatoes until they are just about fork tender. Do not overcook. Drain the potatoes and cool. Slice the potatoes about 1/4-inch thick. In a ...
Risotto Barolo with Roasted Vegetables 8 baby carrots, trimmed 8 baby turnips, trimmed 8 baby beets, trimmed 3 sprigs fresh thyme 3 cloves garlic, smashed and peeled 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 6 to 7 cups chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium canned 3 tablespoons ex...
Thimble Cookies 8 ounces (2 sticks) cool unsalted butter, cut into pieces 1/2 cup sugar 2 egg yolks 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour Colored sugars of your choice Instructions: Cream t...
Monday to Friday Turkey Gumbo 1/4 cup olive oil 2 scallions, chopped 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 rib celery, finely sliced 1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1 /2-inch cubes Clove garlic, minced 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne or to taste 1 teaspoon dried thyme 2 cups chicken stock 1 6-ounce can small red beans or ...
Almost-Famous Chicken Sandwiches Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 1 teaspoon paprika Peanut oil, for frying 1 large egg 1/2 cup nonfat milk 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup whole-wheat flour 1 tablespoon malted milk powder 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon confectioners' sugar 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon dry...
Baked Tofu Szechuan Style 2 tablespoons tamari soy sauce 1 tablespoon Asian sesame oil 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh ginger 1 pound extra firm tofu, cut into 3/4-inch cubes and patted very dry 1/2 teaspoon chili paste with garlic* 1 tablespoon natural style peanut butter or tahini 2 tablespoons d...
Sunny's Char-Grilled Oysters with Green Garlic Butter 2 sticks salted butter, cut into cubes, at room temperature 6 cloves garlic Zest of 2 lemons plus 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 scallions, cut in fourths 2 cups fresh Italian parsley, loosely packed 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning Kosher salt and freshly ground b...
Magic Bars Vegetable-oil cooking spray One 21-ounce box brownie mix, such as Duncan Hines Chewy Fudge 1/2 cup vegetable oil 2 tablespoons instant espresso powder 3 large eggs, at room temperature 3/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teas...
Chowchow 12 cups diced bell peppers, mixed colors 8 cups diced cabbage 8 cups diced yellow onions 6 cups diced green tomatoes 1 jalapeno, cut into small dice 1/4 cup kosher salt 1 tablespoon mustard seeds 2 teaspoons celery seeds 3 cups sugar 2 cups apple cider vinegar 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper 2 te...
Fresh Pea Soup with Mint and Creme Fraiche 2 tablespoons sweet butter 1 small onion, diced 1 stalk celery, washed, diced 1 leek, white only, washed, diced Salt and pepper 1 teaspoon curry powder 1 bay leaf 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 2 quarts chicken stock 3 pounds fresh peas, shelled 1 cup creme fraiche 2 tablespoons cho...
Broccoli Summer Salad with Dijon Mustard Dressing 1 tablespoon whole-grain Dijon mustard 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar 1 teaspoon white balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Pinch sea salt Pinch black pepper 3 medium heads broccoli, stems removed and heads cut into florets (about 1 1/2 pounds total) 2 ta...
Hand of Pickled Pork with Mustard Sauce 4 pounds pickled pork, soaked in cold water for 4 hours 10 carrots, peeled and quartered 1/4 cup butter 3 tablespoons flour 2 1/2 cups hot veal stock 2 tablespoons dry mustard 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly ground salt freshly ground white pepper 2 egg yolks minced parsley, to ...
Roast Beef Wafflewich 2 slices white bread 2 tablespoons horseradish mayonnaise 2 slices provolone 4 slices deli roast beef 2 tablespoons sliced pepperoncini 2 tablespoons butter (salted or unsalted) Potato chips, for serving Instructions: Preheat a waffle maker on medium-low heat. Spread each slice of bread w...
Tuna Salad Undone 6 to 8 ounces ventresca canned tuna, packed in olive oil 4 leaves butter lettuce, rinsed and patted dry 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallot 2 tablespoons finely chopped red or orange bell pepper 1 tablespoon nonpareil capers 2 tablespoons chopped hard-boiled egg 1 tablespoon micro greens 1/4 teaspoon...
Beer, Ginger, and Garlic Braised Brisket 2 tablespoons canola oil 1 (3-pound) beef brisket, trimmed of excess fat and silver skin Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 (2-inch) stick cinnamon 10 whole cloves 4 green cardamom pods, crushed 2 pounds white onions, sliced 1/2-inch thick (about 3 medium) 3 tablespoo...
Sugar and Spice Chipotle Whipped Sweet Potatoes 5 pounds sweet potatoes (about 8 large),scrubbed 1 1/2 to 2 canned chipotle chiles in adobo sauce*, minced and mashed to a paste (about 1 tablespoon) 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces and softened 1 teaspoon maple sugar Salt Freshly ground black pepper Instru...
Herbed Chicken with Snap Peas and Mushrooms 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 tablespoon minced fresh tarragon 1 tablespoon minced fresh chives 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest Kosher salt 4 small skinless, boneless chicken breasts (about 6 ounces each) Freshly ground pepper 2 tablespoons extra-vi...
Sunny's Nunya Business Pasta Pizza Pie Cooking spray, for coating the baking dish 24 ounces pizza sauce 30 ounces fresh ravioli or tortelloni 1 cup shredded mozzarella 1 cup shredded Cheddar/Monterey Jack blend 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning Red chile flakes, to taste Ground black pepper One 6-ounce package pep...
How to Make Vanilla Extract | Vanilla Extract 12 vanilla beans 1 bottle vodka Instructions: Combine the vanilla beans and vodka in a jar tall enough to hold the vanilla beans. Allow the mixture to sit at room temperature for at least a month until the vodka becomes vanilla extract and the beans are soft enough to cut t...
Cream of Coconut and Mango Soup 3 tablespoons small pearl tapioca 2/3 cup water 4 cups fresh coconut milk, or combination regular and coconut milk 1/4 cup sugar 2 cardomon pods 1 stalk lemon grass, bruised 3 quarter-size pieces gingeroot, bruised 1 vanilla bean, split 1/2 cup cream of coconut 3 cups mango (3 mangos), 1...
Grape Lemonade 1 cup sugar 4 sprigs fresh mint 1 cup concord grape juice, chilled Juice of 8 lemons (about 3/4 cup), chilled, plus 1 lemon, thinly sliced, for serving 1/2 cup halved purple grapes, for serving Instructions: Stir the sugar with the mint sprigs and 1 1/2 cups water in a saucepan over medium heat unt...
Tandoori-Style Chicken with Cilantro-Mint Sauce Olive oil, for the grill 3/4 cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 1-inch piece ginger, chopped 1 shallot, chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 tablespoon garam masala 1 tablespoon sweet paprika 1 teaspoon ground tu...
Collard Cobbler 4 ounces bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces 2 large bunches collard greens, tough lower stems discarded, leaves cut into 1-inch pieces (about 12 cups leaves) 1/2 cup chicken stock 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1 cup all-purpose flour 2 teaspo...
Chocolate Chip Banana Bread 3 tablespoons melted and cooled coconut oil, plus more for the loaf pan 3 very ripe bananas 1 large egg 3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk 3/4 cup coconut sugar 1/3 cup roasted almond butter 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1 cup almond flour 1 cup rice f...
Coconut Flan Tart with Kiwi Relish 1 cup all-purpose flour Pinch salt 6 tablespoons butter, slightly softened 3 to 5 tablespoons ice water 1 cup coconut milk 2 tablespoons sugar Pinch salt 2 tablespoons tapioca starch 3 kiwi fruits, peeled and finely diced Instructions: For the crusts: Sift the flour and salt into the ...
Beer Battered Codwich Sliders 1 cup mayo 2 tablespoons capers, drained and chopped 2 tablespoons pickle relish 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 1/2 teaspoons white wine vinegar 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 1/2 cups red cabbage, sliced thin 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves,...
Robert's Instant Salad 1 head frisee 1 head Boston lettuce 1 red onion, sliced 1/4 cup orange juice 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon rosemary, chopped 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard Salt and pepper Orange slices Edible flowers Instructions: Wash and dry lettuces well. Mix all dress...
Prosciutto and Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken with Orange Beurre Blanc Sauce 8 (6-ounce) boneless chicken breasts, skin on 8 slices prosciutto 8 ounces shredded mozzarella Salt Freshly ground black pepper Olive oil, for brushing 1 cup orange juice 1/2 cup dry white wine 1 cup heavy cream 1 tablespoon fresh parsley leaves, ...
Saffron Rice with Tahdig 2 cups basmati rice 4 tablespoons kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon crushed saffron threads 3 tablespoons ghee or high-heat oil 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted Instructions: Place the rice in a large bowl and cover with cold water. Swish the water a couple times with your hands, then rinse...
Catalan Chickpea and Sausage Stew 1 pound chickpeas, soaked in 2 quarts water for 6 hours or overnight, and drained 1 bay leaf Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/2 pound soft Spanish chorizo 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 1 medium green or red pepper, chopped 2 plump garlic cloves, minced 1 28-ounc...
Roasted Vegetable Wraps 1 large burrito-sized whole wheat tortilla (10-12 inches) 1 onion 1 red pepper 1 zucchini squash Olive oil, for drizzling Salt and pepper 1 cup raw baby spinach 1 carrot, grated 4 cherry tomatoes, halved 1/4 cup shredded cheese 1-2 tablespoons Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Dressing Instructions...
Spaghetti Mare e Monte 1 pound spaghetti 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling 1 teaspoon chili pepper flakes, optional 2 cloves garlic, chopped 2 small zucchini, thinly sliced 12 cherry tomatoes, halved Kosher salt 16 baby shrimp 1 bunch fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped Instructions: Cook your ...
Boilermaker Pete 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 large yellow onion, halved and very thinly sliced (about 2 cups) Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 1/2 pounds coarse-ground 80- or 85-percent lean sirloin beef 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup canola oil 8 slices American cheese 4 hamburger buns with sesa...
Deconstructed Chicken Pot Pie 2 tablespoons butter 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into small cubes 3 celery stalks, finely diced 2 carrots, peeled and finely diced 1 large onion, finely diced Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 sheets frozen puff pastry (from a 17.3-ounce package), thawed 1...
\PLT\ Salad 1 1/2 pounds pancetta, sliced 1/4-inch thick Extra-virgin olive oil, as needed 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 1/4 cup red wine vinegar Sea salt, preferably gray salt, and freshly ground black pepper 1 1/4 cups lightly packed torn fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped, divided 6 large slices country style brea...
Yin Yang Soup 1 tablespoon peanut oil 1 tablespoon onion, thinly sliced 1/2 teaspoon minced ginger 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic 1/2 teaspoon minced green onions (scallions) 1 Kaffir lime leaf, torn 1 lemongrass, trimmed, 3-inches from the base, crushed 2 cup whole peeled plum tomatoes 1 tablespoon tomato paste Salt and f...
Pimiento Cheeseball Two 8-ounce bags shredded Cheddar 2/3 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons hot sauce, such as Frank's 4 cloves garlic One 8-ounce block cream cheese One 6-ounce jar pimientos, drained and chopped Instructions: Add the Cheddar, mayonnaise, hot sauce and garlic to a food processor and pulse to combine, making...
Scoopable Green Chopped Salad One 1-pound bunch thin asparagus, woody ends trimmed, thinly sliced (2 1/2 cups) 8 ounces sugar snap peas, strings removed, thinly sliced (2 cups) 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint 4 mini cucumbers, ends trimmed, diced (2 cups) 2 avocados, chopped 1 medium jalapeno, diced 1 1/2 cups ...
Hurricane Popcorn Balls Nonstick cooking spray, for the bowl and your hands 7 cups popcorn (from about 1/4 cup kernels) 2 cups rice crackers 1 cup sugar 1/3 cup light corn syrup 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar 4 tablespoons unsalted butter Furikake, for sprinkling Instructions:...
Beach Toy Centerpiece 5 pounds bittersweet chocolate, tempered 2 pounds milk chocolate, tempered 4 pounds white chocolate, tempered Cocoa butter Powdered food coloring as desired Block white chocolate Instructions: Make a base: Use flexible aluminum strips or very large cake ring to form a base. The base I made was 19-...
Family-Size Italian Panini 1/2 cup pickled banana peppers, plus 1 tablespoon brine 1/4 cup pimento-stuffed olives 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 16-inch loaf soft Italian bread 1 small plum tomato, thinly sliced 4 ounces deli-sliced Genoa salami 4 ounces deli-sliced ham 2 ounces deli-sliced...
Roasted Tomato, Ricotta and Basil Crostini 1/2 loaf baguette Olive oil, for brushing Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes, cut in half 1 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 cup ricotta cheese ...
Trinxat 1 large bunch kale, cleaned 1 large bunch Swiss chard, greens shredded, stems reserved for another use 12 small red potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes 3 Idaho potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes 1/2 cup olive oil 9 bacon slices, cut into 2-inch pieces 1 head garlic, peeled and thinly sliced Instr...
Bacon Chocolates 6 slices maple-cured bacon, minced 2 cups roughly chopped milk chocolate 1/2 cup crisped rice cereal Fleur de sel Instructions: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the bacon and render until crisp. Drain on paper towels to remove the excess grease. Melt the chocolate on the top of a double boiler over...
Dense Bittersweet Chocolate Cake 1 pound unsalted butter 1 pound high quality bittersweet chocolate, chopped 1 cup coffee, brewed strong 8 extra-large eggs 1 cup sugar 1 tablespoon vanilla extract Instructions: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter the sides and bottom of a 10-inch springform pan and set aside. In ...
Maple Sage Roasted Turkey One 12- to 14-pound turkey 3 tablespoons kosher salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 1/2 sticks (12 tablespoons) salted butter, softened 1/4 cup minced fresh sage plus 1 bunch fresh sage 1 yellow onion, cut in half 1 head g...
Pacific Rim Geoduck Carpaccio 1 bunch or 8 ounces spinach, stems removed, washed and trimmed 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar 1/4 teaspoon sea salt 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds 24 (1/2 to 1 ounce) thinly sliced pieces geoduck siphon, pounded Dipping Sauce, recipe follows 2 green onion...
Chilled Avocado Soup 2 cups chilled defatted chicken or vegetable broth 1 small peeled garlic clove, passed through a press 2 ripe Haas avocados 1/3 cup lime or lemon juice Salt and cayenne pepper to taste Ice water 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves 1/2 cup finely chopped chives 1/2 cup plain yogurt or sour c...
Green Onion Spoonbread 2 tablespoons butter 3/4 cup cornmeal 1/2 cup flour 2 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 6 eggs, separated 1 1/2 cups milk 1/4 cup melted butter 1 cup finely diced green onions (scallions) Instructions: Preheat an oven to 375 degrees. Prepare a 3 quart souffle dish by brushing ...
Crab Rangoon 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup pineapple or orange juice 1/2 cup rice wine vinegar 1/4 cup maraschino cherry syrup (from the jar) 1/4 cup ketchup Pinch kosher salt 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch 8 ounces lump crab meat 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature 2 green onions, fine dice 1 teaspoon soy s...
Roasted Pork Loin with Beer Sauce 2 tablespoons butter 1 large red onion, thinly sliced 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice 2 (12ounce) bottles beer (not dark) 1/2 cup Dijon mustard 1/4 cup honey 1 (3 1/2) pound boneless pork loin, tied 2 tablespoons...
Bloody Mary Soup with Pumpernickel Grilled Cheese Croutons 2 tablespoons EVOO 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest 6 cloves garlic, chopped 3 celery ribs, chopped 2 onions, chopped Celery salt Coarsely ground black pepper 1/2 cup vodka 2 cups spicy tomato juice, such as Spicy H...
Mediterranean Pasta in Minutes 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 pound skinless boneless chicken breasts, sliced diagonally 1 (8 1/2-ounc) jar sun-dried tomatoes, julienned (1 cup) 2 tablespoons garlic, minced 1 pound fresh angel hair pasta 1/4 cup fresh basil 1 (8 1/2-ounce) can artichoke hearts in water, quartered and draine...
Guacamole Seasoning 1 teaspoon dried cilantro 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin Kosher salt 2 teaspoons finely grated lime zest and 1/4 cup lime juice Instructions: Mix together the cilantro, cayenne, pepper flakes, cumin, and 1 tablespoon salt in a s...
Maple-Roasted Bacon 3/4 pound thick-cut smoked bacon (16 slices) 1 to 2 tablespoons good maple syrup Instructions: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Place a baking rack on a sheet pan and arrange the bacon in 1 layer on the baking rack. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until the bacon begins to brown. Remove the pan careful...
White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1 large egg 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 1 cup dried cranberries, chopped 3/4 cup white chocolate chips 3/4 cup macadamia nuts, chopped I...
Chocolate Handbags 5 pounds white chocolate, tempered Modeling chocolate, dark chocolate Modeling chocolate, white chocolate 5 pounds bittersweet chocolate, tempered Instructions: To make the woven chocolate bag: I used a tall round glass container that was about 4-inches in diameter to give the front and back pieces t...
Oatmeal Peanut Butter Energy Bars Cooking spray 1/2 cup honey 1/2 cup natural creamy peanut butter 2 tablespoons maple syrup 1 tablespoon canola oil 1/4 cup light brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups rolled oats 2 cups crisp brown rice cereal 1/4 cup toasted wheat germ 1/2 cup chop...
Spicy Cod with Grilled Lime 1/4 cup mirin 1/4 cup sake 3 tablespoons sugar 1/4 cup brown miso 2 tablespoons sriracha 1 tablespoon rice vinegar Four 8-ounce black cod fillets, skin on Vegetable or canola oil, for the grill 3 limes, halved Instructions: Set up your grill for medium heat. In a small saucepan, combine ...
Slow-Cooker Beef Stroganoff 1 1/2 pounds beef chuck roast 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon sweet paprika 1 teaspoon dried thyme Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 8 ounces sliced mushrooms 1 1/4 cups mushroom or vegetable broth 12 ounces whole-wheat egg noodles 1 ta...
Coffee Liqueur Ice Cream Pie 1 package chocolate wafers, crushed 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 1/2 gallon coffee ice cream, softened (on counter for 15 to 20 minutes) 6 tablespoons coffee-flavored liqueur, divided (recommended: Kahlua) 1 cup heavy whipping cream 1/2 cup powdered sugar 2 tablespoons hot fudge sa...
Charred Corn Guacamole with Corn Chips 4 ears Perfectly Grilled Corn, recipe follows 4 tablespoons canola oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper 3 ripe avocados, peeled, pitted and diced 1 serrano chile, finely diced 1 small red onion finely diced 1 lime, juiced 1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves Blue, yellow and white ...
Beef Gaucho 1 1/2 pounds ground beef (81 percent lean) 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano Salt and black pepper Pinch crushed red pepper 1 1/4 pounds jumbo yellow onions, thinly sliced 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 1/4 teaspoons Spanish paprika One 14-ounce package empanada dough, such as Goya Discos (see Cook's Note) Vege...
Toasted Brioche in Spiced Milk 2 cups whole milk 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar 8 whole cloves 6 green cardamom pods 4 whole star anise One 3-inch piece cinnamon stick One 1-inch piece fresh ginger 3 tablespoons butter 4 thick slices brioche or challah bread Fresh apricots or peach slices, for serving Instructions: Pu...
Carrot Cake Pancakes with Maple-Cream Cheese Drizzle and Toasted Pecans 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 4 tablespoons pure cane sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt 2 large eggs 1 1/2 cups buttermilk 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled...
Garlicky Beef Crostini with Sage Whipped Cream 1 baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds (about 30 pieces) 4 tablespoons butter, melted 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 1/2 pounds beef tenderloin, trimmed 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon coarsely ground black pepper 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 cup sage whipped cream, recipe f...
Almond Affogato 4 shots espresso or 4 teaspoons espresso powder dissolved in 3/4 cup boiling water 1 teaspoon pure almond extract 2 cups vanilla ice cream or gelato 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted Instructions: In a 1-cup glass measuring cup, mix together the espresso and almond extract. Scoop 1/2 cup of the ice cr...
Caesar Salad with Blue Cheese and Bacon 6 thick-cut slices applewood-smoked bacon 6 extra-large eggs 12 (1/2-inch-thick) diagonally cut slices of baguette Good olive oil 1 large garlic clove, cut in half 1 pound hearts of romaine lettuce, washed and spun dry 8 ounces good Roquefort cheese, cut in shards Caesar Salad Dr...
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 ...
Chicken Parmesan Four 5- to 6-ounce skinless chicken breasts or 1 whole chicken (3 1/2 pound average) 1 tablespoon blended salt and pepper 1/2 cup whole milk 3 eggs 1 cup panko breadcrumbs 1 tablespoons minced fresh parsley Vegetable oil, for frying 1 cup all-purpose flour seasoned with salt and pepper 1 1/2 cups prepa...
French Onion Popcorn 1 tablespoon dried shallots 2 teaspoons dried chives 2 teaspoons dried minced garlic 1 to 2 teaspoons sugar 1 teaspoon onion powder Kosher salt 1 2.8-ounce bag microwave popcorn, popped 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted Instructions: Combine the shallots, chives, garlic, sugar, onio...
Poached Scrambled Eggs 2 large eggs Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper Instructions: Add the eggs and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a small bowl and whisk with a fork until frothy. Set aside. Add about 2 inches of water to a small saucepan. Bring to a gentle simmer (about 190 degrees F) over medium heat. Small tiny b...
Ice Cream Cone Slice-and-Bake Cookies 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting (see Cook's Note) 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon fine salt 1 1/2 sticks (12 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature 2/3 cup granulated sugar 1 large egg, plus 1 egg beaten for egg wash 1 tablespoon vanilla extra...
Jumbo Reuben Loaf 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 2 turns of the pan 1 bay leaf 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 small (1 1/2 pounds) red cabbage, quartered, cored and shredded 2 whole cloves 1 cinnamon stick 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 2 tablespoons grill seasoning (recommended: Montreal Steak Seasoning by McCormick) 3 ...
RUDY MIKESKA'S BAR B-Q SAUCE 1 pound butter 1 pound onions, finely chopped 5 lemons, cut into 8 wedges, lengthwise 1/3 gallon Worcestershire sauce 3 ounces red wine vinegar 3 ounces granulated garlic 1 to 2 pounds brown sugar, to taste 1 gallon ketchup 12 ounces tomato juice 8 ounces tomato vegetable juice Tomato puree...
Sausage, Peppers and Onion Deep Dish Pizza 4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more as needed 1 tablespoon sugar 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast Kosher salt 1 1/2 cups warm water 1/4 cup corn oil, plus more for the bowl 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened One 28-ounce can chopped San Marzano tomatoes 12 ounc...
Lobster Roll Panzanella 1/2 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper Juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tablespoons) 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 6 toasted, buttered split-top potato...
Fajita Burger with Guacamole 3 tablespoons sour cream 2 ripe avocados 1 tablespoon lime juice Several dashes hot sauce 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more for the grill grates 2 bell peppers (any col...
Chicken Yakitori 1/4 cup pureed daikon radish 1/3 cup mirin 1/3 cup sake 2 tablespoons canola oil 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce Few dashes hot sauce, such as Tabasco, plus more for serving 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs Salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 tablespoons canola oil 4 tablespoons rice vi...
Rolled Omelet Burrito 2 tablespoons canola oil 4 ounces Mexican chorizo (ground) 1 small jalapeno, sliced, with seeds 1 1/2 tablespoons butter 3 large eggs 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese One 12-inch flour tortilla Instructions: Heat...
Kale and Pistachio Pesto Spaghetti Kosher salt 1 large bunch kale, stemmed and leaves torn (about 1 pound) 10 ounces whole wheat spaghetti 2 tablespoons roasted salted pistachios 1 clove garlic, smashed 1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan 1 tablespoo...
Scali 1 recipe Basic Dough with Pate Fermentee, recipe follows Cornmeal, for dusting, as needed Raw sesame seeds, as needed 1 recipe refrigerated Pate Fermentee (1 3/4 pounds), recipe follows 1 1/2 cups minus 1 tablespoon 80 degree F. water (.71 pound) 3 1/2 cups unbleached, unbromated all-purpose flour (1 pound) 1 t...
Frozen Strawberries 1 quart strawberries, de-stemmed 1 (3 pound) block dry ice Instructions: Wash strawberries and place in a paper towel-lined colander. Cover with another paper towel and place in the refrigerator for 4 hours. Break your dry ice into small pieces, and toss with berries in a large bowl. Place into a co...
Peas and Pasta Salad 1 pound whole wheat pasta, preferably corkscrew Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 1 cup Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Light Dressing 10 ounces frozen peas, thawed 2 large carrots, peeled and coarsely grated 6 slices bacon, cooked until crisp and crumbled Instructions: Cook the p...
JIFandreg; Chocolate Hazelnut Truffles 1 (14 oz.) can Eagle Brand® Sweetened Condensed Milk 1 (14.1 oz.) jar Jif® Chocolate Flavored Hazelnut Spread em Truffles: /em 4 oz. white baking chocolate Coatings: 1 1/2 tbsps. cinnamon sugar 2 tsps. chili powder 1/2 cup flaked coconut, toasted* 1/3 cup finely chopped hazelnuts ...
Love Heart Cookie Puzzle 225 grams (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter 200 grams (1 cup) superfine sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 medium egg 495 grams (3 cups) all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 200 grams (1 1/2 cups) royal icing mix, plus more if needed Red food gel coloring 1/4 teaspoon fla...
Baby Tomato and Fresh Herb Tabbouleh 1 cup bulgur wheat 2 pinches kosher salt, plus 1 teaspoon 1 1/4 cups boiling water 1/2 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley leaves 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh mint leaves 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh chives 1 pint baby tomatoes, washed and quartered 1 lemon, juiced 1/3 cup extra-vi...
Man Coffee 24 fluid ounces filtered water 1/2 cup freshly ground coffee Pinch kosher salt Instructions: Bring water to a boil in an electric kettle or in the microwave. Meanwhile, place the ground coffee and salt into a French press carafe. Pour the water over the grounds. Place the plunger in the carafe, but do not pr...
Panseared Grits with Spiced Shrimp and Bacon 3/4 cup grits 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 3 3/4 cups boiling water 4 slices bacon, thinly sliced PanSeared Grits, recipe above 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon cayenne 10 to 12 ounces medium shrimp in...
Grilled Shrimp with Orange Habanero Mojo 8 (8-inch) long skewers 1/2 cup fresh orange juice 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, divided into 2 equal parts 1 tablespoon pickled habanero, without seeds and chopped 2 teaspoons garlic, finely chopped 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard Salt and pepper 8 j...