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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...
Vegetable Sushi 1 1/4 pounds sushi rice (2 3/4 cups) 3 cups water 1/4 cup mirin, plus additional for moistening nori 5 sheets nori (1 package) 4 teaspoons wasabi powder, mixed with 2 teaspoons water 1/2 cup small-diced red onion 1 carrot, julienned 1 red bell pepper, julienned 1 yellow bell pepper, julienned 1 scallion...
Roasted Peanut Milk Chocolate Ganache and Jelly Confection 8 ounces strawberry jam 8 ounces liquid pectin 8 ounces dry roasted peanuts 4 ounces agave syrup 2 ounces heavy cream 1/2 ounce milk chocolate 3/4 ounces heavy cream 1/4 teaspoon sugar Fresh cheese curds, for garnish Vanilla syrup, for drizzling Instructions: F...
Italian Fig Cookies 2 cups dried figs, hard tips discarded 1 1/2 cups dried dates, pitted 3/4 cup whole almonds, toasted and coarsely chopped 3/4 cup whole walnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped 1/2 cup orange marmalade 1/2 cup honey 1/4 cup brandy 1 teaspoon finely grated fresh orange zest 1 teaspoon finely grated fres...
Perfectly Grilled Radicchio 4 heads radicchio 12 garlic cloves, minced 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes 3 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves 2 cups extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar 1 pound mozzarella, cut into 16 pieces Salt and freshly ground black pepper Instructions: Cut the radicchio in quarters len...
Jerk Plantain Chips 3 green plantains Coconut oil spray 1 tablespoon jerk seasoning 1 teaspoon kosher salt Instructions: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or wire racks. Trim the ends of the plantains. Score the skin lengthwise in three spots and peel. With a mandoline o...
Crab Cake Sliders 18 mini potato buns 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more for brushing 1 large egg 1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon yellow mustard Kosher salt 1 pound lump crabmeat, picked through 10 strips bacon Finely grated zes...
Pesto Egg Toast 2 tablespoons pesto 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 2 large eggs 1 slice sourdough bread 2 tablespoons store-bought garlic mayonnaise 3 slices Gouda 2 to 3 thin slices heirloom tomato Fresh basil leaves, for topping Flaked sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Instructions: Turn t...
Grilled Vegetable Towers Six 1/2-inch-thick slices country-style bread 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 2 Japanese eggplants, cut into sixteen 1/4-to-1/2-inch-thick rounds 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 cup goat cheese, at room temperature (4 ounces) Zest of 1 large lemon 16 jarred sun-dried tomatoes, dra...
Acciugata Di Renato 1 clove garlic, lightly crushed 5 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons water 2 anchovies 1 handful fresh flat-leaf parsley, leaves picked and chopped fine 1 tablespoon capers Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper Instructions: In a skillet mix together the garlic, oil, and water and cook on a l...
Instant Pot Chicken Cacciatore Dump Dinner 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 1/4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch chunks (about 6 thighs) Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 pound farfalle 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 small onion, thinly sliced (about 1 cup) 1/4 cup pi...
Chicken and Sausage Scarpariello Arrabbiata 1 Tbsp. olive oil 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces 1 lb. hot or sweet Italian sausage links, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 lb. all-purpose potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices (about 2 potatoes) 1 large onion, thinly sliced 1 small...
Fruit-Cocktail Gelatin Cups 1/2 vanilla bean or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups water 1 cup sugar 3 cups (total) fruit: pears, peeled, cored, cut in 1/2-inch chunks, pineapple, peeled, cored, sliced into 1/4 inch thick dice, peaches, peeled, pitted, cut into 1/2-inch chunks, and/or nectarines, pitted, cut into 1/2-in...
Champagne Cupcakes 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1 cup granulated sugar 1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature 2 large eggs, at room temperature 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 1/3 cup milk 1/3 cup champagne 4 cups confectioner...
Vanilla Wafers 7 ounces all-purpose flour 3/4 teaspoon aluminum free baking powder 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 4 ounces unsalted butter, room temperature 3 1/2 ounces vanilla sugar 1 large egg 4 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 tablespoon whole milk Instructions: Position 1 oven rack in the top third of the oven and another in...
Valerie's Sangria One 750-milliliter bottle red wine 1/4 cup brandy 2 tablespoons bitter orange liqueur, such as Campari 2 tablespoons sugar 2 cups strawberries, hulled and sliced 2 oranges, sliced 1 Granny Smith apple, cored and chopped into 1-inch pieces 1 lime, sliced 1 1/2 cups sparkling water or selt...
Spiced Pecans 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for sprinkling 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice 1/4 teaspoon cayenne 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon sweet paprika 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter 1/4 cup (packed) light brown sugar 1 tabl...
Maine Lobster Roll with Whole Lobsters Six 1 1/4-pound Maine lobsters 1 cup plus 1 teaspoon salt 6 tablespoons butter 6 New England-style hot dog buns 1 cup mayonnaise 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 ounces lemon juice 6 leaves romaine lettuce 6 lemon wedges, for serving Instructions: Prepared a larg...
Creamy Escarole and White Bean Dip 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling 3 cloves garlic, very thinly sliced 1 medium head escarole (about 12 ounces), hand-torn into large pieces 1/4 cup dry white wine 1 15-ounce can cannellini beans (do not drain) Kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemar...
Healthy Grilled Summer Vegetable Spaghetti Foil Pack 2 medium juicy tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch chunks 1 small Japanese eggplant, cut into 1/2-inch chunks 1 small zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch chunks 1/4 cup sundried tomato pesto 12 oil-cured olives, pitted and roughly chopped 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons...
Grilled Giardiniera Salad Vegetable oil, for oiling the grill grates 2 cups white wine vinegar 3 tablespoons kosher salt 1 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon whole peppercorns 4 cloves garlic, smashed 3 cups mini rainbow peppers 4 medium carrots, peeled 4 serrano peppers 1 small head...
Hearty Apple Almond Oatmeal 1 (1-ounce) packet instant oatmeal, unsweetened 1/2 cup hot milk or water 1 tablespoon almond butter 1 red apple, cored and roughly chopped 1/4 cup whole natural almonds 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 2 teaspoons honey Instructions: Empty oatmeal packet into a small serving bowl. Add hot milk or wate...
Butter-Basted Flat Iron Steak with Tomato Butter Sauce and Parsley Noodles Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons vegetable oil Four 1/2-inch-thick flat iron steaks (1 1/2 pounds total) 6 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 sprigs fresh thyme 6 ounces egg noodles 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsl...
Butternut Squash Pastasotto 2 pounds butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 1-inch cubes Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 tablespoons olive oil 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into cubes 10 whole fresh sage leaves, plus 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage Half a small onion, finely chopped 1 pound pe...
Roasted Garlic and Carnitas Quesadillas 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon olive oil 2 large heads garlic 3 flour tortillas, recipe follows 1 cup carnitas, recipe follows, slightly warmed, or at room temperature 6 tablespoons grated Anejo cheese Green Chile Paste, recipe follows Instructions: Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Dri...
Pecan Pie Brownies Nonstick cooking spray 4 large eggs 1 1/4 cups unsweetened cocoa powder 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon instant espresso, optional 16 tablespoons (2 sticks) unsalted butter 2 1/4 cups granulated sugar 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (see Cook'...
Baby Back Ribs 1 cup turbinado sugar, ground 1/4 cup kosher salt 6 tablespoons Spanish paprika 4 tablespoons chili powder 2 tablespoons granulated garlic 1 tablespoon onion powder 2 teaspoons ground cumin 2 teaspoons ground mustard 1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon black pepper, coarse ground One 2.25-pound sla...
Sour Cream Coffee Cake 1 tablespoon finely ground espresso beans 3/4 cup (packed) dark brown sugar 3/4 cup coarsely chopped walnuts 5 ounces bittersweet chocolate (preferably Valrhona Caraibe 66 percent), chopped into 1/2-inch pieces 4 teaspoons ground cinnamon (preferably Saigon, see note below) 2 1/4 cups all-p...
Succulent Braised Pork 2 pounds pork shoulder, cut into 6 large chunks Salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, chopped 2 celery stalks, chopped 1 carrot, chopped 1 clove garlic, roughly chopped 2 tablespoons tomato paste 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 cup red wine 1 1/2 cups beef stock ...
Chicharron en Salsa Verde 1 pound tomatillos, husked and washed 4 large jalapeno chiles, stemmed 1/2 cup cold water 1/2 medium onion, cut in half 1 clove garlic, coarsely chopped 2 bunches cilantro, stems and leaves 2 teaspoons salt 2 tablespoons lard or vegetable oil 1/2 pound chicharron (fried pigskin, see Note), bro...
Tomato Slice 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup agave 2 ounces fresh Roma tomato water (not canned juice), see Cook's Note 1 1/2 ounces Basil-Infused Vodka, recipe follows 1 leaf fresh basil, for garnish One 750-milliliter bottle vodka 1 bunch fresh basil leaves Instructions: For the balsamic vinegar and agave nectar gla...
Pan-Roasted Chicken with Oranges and Rosemary 5 tablespoons olive oil 6 tablespoons rosemary leaves 1 tablespoon kosher salt 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 4 pounds chicken thighs and drumsticks (6 thighs and 6 drumsticks) 1/2 medium orange, cut into 6 very thin slices and slices...
Scalloped Vegetable Casserole 1 tablespoon olive oil 4 red bliss potatoes, sliced into coins, about 1/4-inch thick 2 carrots, sliced into 1/4-inch thick coins 1 large yellow onion, chopped 1/2 butternut squash, peeled and sliced into half-moons, about 1/4-inch thick 3 sprigs fresh thyme 5 tablespoons unsalted b...
Spring Vegetables with Warm Vinaigrette Kosher salt 3 bunches baby carrots (about 24) 3 bunches spring onions (about 15) 3 bunches asparagus (about 3 pounds) 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons sugar Freshly ground pepper 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 1 tablespoon dijon mustard 2 tablespoons chopped fre...
Grilled Chickpea Polenta Cakes with Chive Oil and Lemon 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 Spanish onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 cups canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained 8 cups chicken stock or water Salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 cups polenta 1/2 cup olive oil Chive oil, recipe follows Finely...
Orecchiette with Lamb and Mint Pea Pesto 1 1/4 cup semolina flour, plus more for sprinkling 1 pound ground lamb 3 garlic cloves, grated 2 teaspoons lemon zest, plus more for garnish 3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 yellow onion, thinly slic...
Swick and Swick Chili Canola or vegetable oil 44 ounces beef, cut into 1/4-inch cubes 3/4 cup finely chopped onion 5 medium cloves garlic, smashed 1 (14.5-ounce) can chicken broth 2 medium canned whole green chile peppers, seeded and finely chopped (recommended: Ortega) 1 cup beef broth 1/2 cup Mexican hot-style tomato...
Pasta Salad With Tuna, Celery, White Beans and Olives Kosher salt 1/2 pound wagon wheel pasta 1 cup canned tuna, drained and flaked 1 cup sliced celery 1 cup canned white beans, drained and rinsed 1/2 cup olives, pitted and chopped 1/2 cup mayonnaise 3 tablespoons sour cream 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice 1/2 cup chop...
Western Omelette 12 large eggs Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup unsalted butter 1/2 green bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch dice 1/2 red bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch dice 6 ounces boiled ham (in one piece), cut into 1/2-inch dice 4 scallions (white and green), roughly chopped 1/2 cup grated white chee...
Chive and Gruyere Cheese Souffle 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened, for greasing the souffle dish, plus additional 1/4 cup butter, softened 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups milk 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 1 pinch cayenne pepper 6 eggs, separated, plus 2 ...
Blueberry and Chia Seed Smoothie 2 tablespoons chia seeds 1 1/2 cups almond milk 1 cup blueberries 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 heaping tablespoon coconut butter or coconut oil Pinch cinnamon Raw honey Instructions: Place the chia seeds in a cup or jar, add 1/2 cup of the almond milk and stir thoroughly to combine...
Red Cabbage-Endive Salad 1/2 cup walnuts 1 medium shallot, minced 1 small head red cabbage, shredded Kosher salt 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon dijon mustard 1 tablespoon sugar Freshly ground pepper 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 cup creme fraiche or heavy cream 2 stalks...
Chipotle Mozzarella Pasta Salad 1 pound rotini or fusilli 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup whole milk 2 to 3 tablespoons white vinegar 2 to 3 teaspoons chopped chiles in adobo sauce (from canned chipotles in adobo sauce) Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 cups red and/or yellow grape or cherry tomatoes, ha...
Nuevo Latino Canola oil (for browning chicken breast) 5 large boneless/skinless chicken breast (about 8 ounces each) 1 large yellow onion, roughly chopped 1 jalapeno, seeds removed and roughly chopped 1 poblano pepper, seeds removed and roughly chopped 1 beer, to deglaze (recommend: Bass) 1/4 cup ancho chili powder 1 t...
Pork Butt with Worcestershire Sauce 1 (5-pound) pork butt 6 tablespoons Hawaiian salt or kosher salt 10 tablespoons liquid smoke 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 6 banana leaves Instructions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Slit the pork in several places and rub the salt, liquid smoke, and Worcestershire sauce all ove...
Beignets 1 teaspoon active dry yeast 3/4 cup warm water (105 degrees F) 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 large egg 1/2 cup evaporated milk 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted, plus more for dusting 1/8 cup vegetable shortening, such as Crisco 8 cups peanut oil Confectioners' sugar, for sprink...
Grilled Spicy Filet Mignon Salad with Ginger-Lime Dressing 3 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 1 tablespoon chili paste with garlic 1 tablespoon peanut oil 2 (12-ounce) filet mignons Freshly ground pepper 1 head Bibb lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces 3 cups mizuna leaves, torn into bite-size pieces ...
Sesame-Lime Shrimp Salad with Lettuce Wraps 2 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 lime, juiced 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 teaspoons sesame oil 1/4 seedless cucumber, peeled and chopped 1 pound cooked medium shrimp, tails removed Salt 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds 1/2 head iceberg lettuce, cut into wedges ...
Sichuan Peppercorn Steak with Grilled Green Onions 3 tablespoons black peppercorns 3 tablespoons Sichuan peppercorns 2 tablespoons dried papaya seeds, optional 4 (8-ounce) beef strip loins, at room temperature 1 tablespoon vegetable oil Kosher salt 2 bunches green onions, roots removed 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, plus ...
Lobster Corn Creme Brulee 3 cobs fresh corn, kernels removed 2 cups heavy cream 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper 3 eggs, plus 2 egg yolks 1/2 pound lobster meat, diced (tail and/or claw) 2 ounces finely grated Parmesan Instructions: Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. In a medium saucepan...
Teriyaki Pork Tenderloin 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 tablespoon dry sherry 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 1 garlic clove, crushed with a garlic press or minced 1/2 teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger Pinch red pepper flakes 1 pound pork tenderloin Instructions: Combi...
Mini Crab Cakes and Cajun Tartar 3/4 cup mayonnaise 3 tablespoons sweet relish 1 teaspoon hot sauce, such as Tabasco 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning 1/2 teaspoon white vinegar 2 tablespoons salted butter, melted and cooled 2 large eggs 3 tablespoons s...
Simple Sirloin Steak With Chimichurri For the steak: 2 10-to-12-ounce sirloin steaks Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 2 tablespoons vegetable oil For the sauce: 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped 1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves, roughly chopped 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion Juice of 1/2 lemon 2 teaspo...
Sardinian Spaghetti 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 1/2 pounds sweet Italian fennel sausage, cut into 1-inch pieces 2 28-ounce cans whole peeled tomatoes, drained, seeded and halved, with 1/2 cup juice reserved 2 cloves garlic, sliced 2 bay leaves 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1/2 teaspoon s...
Nantucket Crab Cake with Bacon Maple Cream Corn 1 pound jumbo lump crabmeat 1/4 cup heavy cream 1 tablespoon mayonnaise 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley 1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning 3 slices white bread, cut into cubes 2 scallions, chopped 1 egg Salt and pepper 1/4 cup canola ...
Antipasti Chopped Salad 1 heart romaine, chopped into bite-sized pieces, about 6 cups 6 ounces fresh mozzarella, diced 1 (4-ounce) piece sweet or spicy salami, cut into 1/4-inch pieces 12 ounces jarred marinated artichokes, drained and chopped, liquid from the jar reserved 10 to 12 large fresh basil leaves, chopped Kos...
Grilled Corn and Tomato-Sweet Onion Salad with Fresh Basil Dressing and Crumbled Blue Cheese 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves 1 teaspoon sugar Salt Freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 8 ears corn, grilled in the husk, kernels removed 1 sweet onion (such as Vidalia or W...
Spiced Feta Burgers 12 ounces beef chuck, coarsely ground 12 ounces beef sirloin, coarsely ground 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika 3/4 teaspoon ground coriander 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic 1/2 teaspoon dried mint 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar Pinch of ground cinnamon 1/2 cup crumbled feta Kosher salt and...
Peach Salsa 12 cloves garlic 6 red onions 6 jalapenos 6 red bell peppers 3 teaspoons chili powder 3 teaspoons kosher salt 3 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper 12 limes Three #10 cans (106 ounces each) peaches in syrup, drained (retain the syrup in case needed) 12 cups fresh cilantro, chopped Instructions: ...
Double-Fried French Fries 4 (4 to 5-inches long) russet potatoes (about 2 pounds) 2 quarts canola oil 1 tablespoons fine-grain sea salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Instructions: Peel potatoes on the sides, leaving the ends with the skin on. Cut the potatoes into 1/3-inch slices and then slice into 1/3-inch s...
Taffy Pull 1 1/2 cups sugar 3/4 cup light corn syrup 2/3 cup water 3/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vegetable glycerin (sold at most party or natural food stores) 2 tablespoons butter 2 teaspoons lemon juice Instructions: In a large saucepan, stir together the sugar, corn syrup, water, salt, and glycerin with a wooden spoo...
Smoked Paprika and Bacon Popcorn 4 cups air-popped popcorn 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 4 strips bacon, cooked crisp and cut into 1/2-inch pieces, plus 2 tablespoons bacon fat Sea salt Instructions: Place the popcorn in a large bowl. Sprinkle with the ...
Cranberry Almond Gorp 3/4 stick unsalted butter 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar 1 tablespoon maple syrup 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice 1 1/2 cups dried cranberries 1 1/2 cups slivered almonds 1 1/2 cups trail mix 1 1/2 cups pretzel nuggets, lightly salted Instructions: Preheat oven to 350 de...
Key Lime Pie Martini Graham cracker crumbs, for rimming the glass 2 lime wedges 6 tablespoons (3 ounces) vanilla flavored vodka 1/4 cup (2 ounces) key lime liqueur (recommended: KeKe Beach Key Lime Liqueur) 2 tablespoons pineapple juice 2 tablespoons heavy cream Ice cubes Instructions: Pour the graham cracker crumbs in...
Chimichurri 1 bunch parsley, leaves finely chopped 1 bunch cilantro, leaves finely chopped 3 tablespoons capers, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/2 cup olive oil Instructions: Put the parsley,...
Hot Vanilla Souffle 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 1/4 cup granulated sugar for souffle dish 1 1/3 cups whole, 2 percent fat, or 1 percent fat milk 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise 1/3 cup plus 1 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 4 large eggs, ...
Tomato Cucumber and Papaya Salad 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 1/2 cup olive oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 large ripe tomatoes, cut into wedges 2 English cucumbers, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch thick slices 1 papaya, peeled, diced large and seeds reserved Instructions: In a mixing bowl whisk vinegar while ...
Grapefruit and Onion Salad 2 grapefruits, peeled 1/2 red onion, peeled 2 teaspoons olive oil 2 teaspoons sherry vinegar Pinch each salt and ground black pepper 1 teaspoon poppy seeds Instructions: Peel grapefruits and slice crosswise into thin rounds. Arrange grapefruit slices on a platter. Slice the red onion and spri...
Upside-Down Apple French Toast with Cranberries and Pecans 4 eggs 1 cup whole milk 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 loaf challah bread, cut into 1 inch-thick slices 1/2 stick unsalted butter, cut into small cubes 1 cup light brown sugar, plus more for sprinkling, divided 4 Granny Smith a...
Baja Chicken Pizza 1/2 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch chunks 1-1/2 cups TACO BELL HOME ORIGINALS Thick 'N Chunky Salsa 1 prepared pizza crust (12 inch) 1/2 cup red pepper strips 1 tsp. chopped fresh cilantro 1-1/2 cups KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Cheddar Cheese Instructions: PREHEAT oven to 400 deg...
Lemon Layer Sheet Cake 8 egg whites 16 tablespoons (2 sticks) cool unsalted butter, cut into pieces 2 cups sugar 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 2 lemons, zested 4 cups sifted cake flour 2 tablespoons baking powder 1 1/3 cups milk 1 1/2 cups egg whites 1 1/2 cups sugar 3 cups butter 2 teaspo...
Mert's Soul Rolls 1/2 cup diced cooked chicken, cooled 1/2 cup diced cooked collard greens, cooled 1/2 cup cooked rice, cooled 1/2 cup cooked black-eyed peas, cooled 1 to 2 cups vegetable oil (depending on size of pan) Eight 7-inch square egg roll wrappers 1 egg, beaten Spicy honey mustard, for serving Instru...
Sunny's Southwestern Chicken Pot Pie 1 teaspoon sazon seasoning blend 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling 1 stick butter, cut into pieces and frozen Pinch salt 1 pound chicken thighs and legs 8 sprigs fresh thyme Salt 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 serrano pepper, seeded and chopped ...
Grilled Strawberry-Lime Mezcal Margarita 4 limes, halved, plus fresh lime juice for rimming, optional 10 strawberries, stems removed, skewered Kosher salt, optional 2 ounces triple sec, plus more for rimming, optional 1/4 cup agave syrup 4 ounces mezcal Garnish: 2 fresh strawberries or lime wedges or wheels Ins...
Tomato-Snow Pea Salad 1 minced garlic clove 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 1/4 teaspoon sugar 2 teaspoon vegetable oil salt and pepper 1 pound roughly chipped yellow and red tomatoes 2 thinly sliced scallions 1/4 pound thinly sliced snow peas Instructions: Whisk 1 minced garlic clove, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon...
Chocolate Mousse Cake with Raspberries 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup water 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter 12 ounces semisweet or bittersweet chocolate 1/3 cup sweet liqueur, such as Cointreau or Chambord 6 eggs 1 cup heavy cream 2 tablespoons sugar 1 basket fresh raspberries (optional) Instructions: This un...
Apple-Soju Cocktail Soju, as needed Seltzer, as needed Apple juice, as needed Ice, as needed 1 thin slice Granny Smith apple Instructions: Mix equal parts soju, seltzer and apple juice in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Strain the cocktail into martini glasses and garnish with apple slice.
Fresh Fruits and Dessert Cheeses 1 pound seedless grapes (black, red, or green) 8 ounces triple-creme cheese, like Gourmandise with Kirsh or walnut, St. Andre, or Camembert 2 Bosc pears, sliced 1 small box sweet whole wheat biscuits Instructions: Place rinsed grapes and pears on a cutting board with your favorite desse...
Orange Marmalade Bread Pudding Brioche or challah (about 8 ounces bread) 2 cups half-and-half 2 cups heavy cream 1 pinch salt 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise 6 eggs 1 cup sugar 1 (8-ounce) jar orange marmalade Confectioners' sugar Instructions: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Cut the crusts off the bread and cut into...
Grilled Pancetta Wrapped Whole Fish with Fresh Herbs 4 whole fish, about 1 pound each, cleaned Salt and pepper 1 cup fresh herbs such as thyme, tarragon, marjoram, etc. 1 tablespoon olive oil Instructions: Rinse fish and pat dry. Season to taste inside and out. Place fresh herbs inside cavity of fish. Lightly oil both ...
Classic Pound Cake 2 sticks (16 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more for the Bundt pan 3 cups cake flour (not self-rising) or all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt 3 cups sugar 1/2 cup vegetable shortening, at room temperature 1 cup whole milk, at room temperatu...
General's Chicken 1/2 chicken, cut into breast, wing, thigh and drumstick 16 eggs, beaten 1 cup hot sauce, preferably Crystal 3 pounds all-purpose flour Oil, for frying 1 cup soybean oil 1 pound peeled and grated fresh ginger 1 pound peeled and minced garlic 3 pounds sugar 2 ounces Shaoxing cooking wine 16 o...
Brined Pork with Cilantro Scented Cranberry Relish and Pureed Yams 1 quart water Handful of chanterelles and Brussel's sprouts per person 1/2 cup salt 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup pure maple syrup 1 bunch fresh thyme 3 bay leaves 10 juniper berries 10 allspice berries 1 carrot peeled and chopped 1 yellow onion peeled and chop...
Raspberry Baked Alaska 1 (1-pound) store-bought pound cake 1 pint good raspberry sorbet, such as Ciao Bella 1 pint good vanilla ice cream, such as Haagen-Dazs 8 extra-large egg whites 1 1/2 cups sugar 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt Fresh Raspberry Sauc...
Linzer Heart Sandwich Cookies 2 2 1/2 sticks lightly salted butter 3/4 cup granulated sugar 2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour, plus additional flour for rolling the cookies 1/2 cup slivered almonds, ground 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 cup seedless raspberry jam Powdered sugar, optional Instructi...
Six Layers and a Chip Dip 2 cloves garlic 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed 2 teaspoons chili powder 2 tablespoons water 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 2 cups low-fat shredded Cheddar 2 ripe avocados, preferably Hass 1 jalapeno...
Shrimp N' Grits 1 cup whole milk 1 cup chicken stock 1/2 cup yellow stone-ground grits 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/8 cup heavy cream 1 ounce unsalted butter 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 1/2 ounces country ham, julienned 2 ounces julienned red onions 8 shrimp 1 teaspoon Montr...
Tom's Mellow Melon Margarita 1-1/2 oz. Patron Silver tequila 1 oz. fresh lime juice, freshly squeezed 1 oz. orange juice 1 Tbs. agave nectar 5 watermelon cubes 1 small watermelon wedge Instructions: Muddle the watermelon cubes in the bottom of a shaker glass. Add ice, Patron, lime juice, orange juice and agave syrup. G...
Alex's Anchovy Bucatini 3 cups cubed stale Italian bread Salt 1 pound bucatini pasta 8 tablespoons olive oil, divided 2 (2-ounce) cans anchovy fillets, in olive oil, minced 1 cup (2 large) roasted red bell peppers, seeded and finely minced 1 cup sweet onion, finely minced 7 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1/2 teaspoon red...
Sushi Rolls 5 sheets nori 2 cups sushi rice, recipe follows 2 ounces sushi-grade tuna, cut into1/4 by 1/2 by 3-inch strips 2 ounces sushi-grade salmon, cut into1/4 by 1/2 by 3-inch strips 1 hot house cucumber, julienne 1 carrot, peeled and julienne 1/2 avocado, thinly sliced 5 cups short-grain sushi rice 6 cups water 1...
Spicy Chicken Empanadas with Orange Salsa Verde 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced 1 can diced green chiles 1/2 jalapeno, seeded and finely diced, optional 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1 rotisserie chicken, picked and finely chopped 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1/4 cu...
Pickled Cucumber Salad with Red Onions and Feta 2 large cucumbers, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch thick slices 1 red onion, thinly sliced Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper 1/2 cup rice wine vinegar 1 tablespoon sugar 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese 1/4 cup loosely packed chopped fresh dill, plus a few fronds for ...
Mussels Fra Diavolo 1 24 oz. jar of Rao's Homemade® Arrabbiata Sauce 4 dozen mussels 3 tablespoons pure olive oil 1 pound linguine pasta 2 cloves garlic peeled 1/3 cup chopped Italian parsley Instructions: Cook linguine pasta in a large pot of rapidly boiling salted water until al dente, according to package directio...
Quick Marinara Sauce 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 medium onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, chopped 3 1/2 cups whole, peeled, canned tomatoes in puree (about 1 (28-ounce) can), chopped or crushed by hand Fresh thyme sprig Fresh basil sprig 3 plum tomatoes, chopped (optional) 2 teaspoons kosher salt Freshly groun...
Polar Bear 5 Kellogg's® Eggo® Minis Homestyle waffles (divided) Canned chocolate frosting Semi-sweet chocolate morsels 1 scoop (1/2 cup) Breyers® ½ the Fat Creamy Vanilla Light Ice Cream 2 regular marshmallows, halved horizontally 1 scoop (3 tbsp.) Breyers® ½ the Fat Creamy Vanilla Light Ice Cream Miniature semi-sweet ...
Roasted Artichoke Hearts Provencal 1 pound frozen artichoke hearts, thawed 2 tablespoons pitted kalamata olives 1 tablespoon capers 2 strips orange zest (removed with a vegetable peeler) 2 Roma tomatoes, quartered lengthwise 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 3 tablespoons dry white wine 3 tablespoons extra-virgi...
Kumquat Fauxhito 16 kumquats (about 4 ounces), 14 whole and 2 thinly sliced 10 fresh mint leaves, plus more for garnish 3 tablespoons turbinado sugar 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from 1 large lime) One 12-ounce can plain seltzer Instructions: Add the whole kumquats, mint and sugar to a small pitcher. Muddle until ...
Rainbow Jell-O Shot Cups 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon unflavored powdered gelatin 2 tablespoons cold water 3 cups half-and-half, at room temperature 1/3 cup sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract One 3-ounce box strawberry-flavored gelatin, such as Jell-O One 3-ounce box orange-flavored gelatin, such as Jell-O One 3-ounce b...
Strawberries in Spiced Wine with Olive Oil-Flavored Ice Cream 2 3/4 ounces firm brine-preserved black olives, seeds removed (not canned) 1/2 cup powdered sugar 7 tablespoons water 2 cups milk 9 ounces heavy cream 1 vanilla pod, halved lenghthwise 5 egg yolks 3/4 cup sugar 6 1/2 tablespoons olive oil* 1 cup sugar 2 ...
Red-Eye Rubbed Hanger Steaks with Cilantro Chimichurri and Sour Cream and Onion Potato Salad 1 1/2 pounds small or baby Yukon Gold potatoes Salt 8 ounces sugar snap peas, trimmed About 1 cup sour cream 1/4 cup finely chopped chives 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 large jalapeno, seeded and finely diced Zes...