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French Toast Croque Madame Casserole 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for the baking pan 2 cups half-and-half 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 10 large eggs Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 14 slices white bread, about 1/2 inch thick 12 ounces Gruyere, grated (about 3 1/2 cups) 14 thin slices B...
Spinach-Artichoke Ravioli-Lasagna 1 (10-ounce) packages chopped frozen spinach 1/4 stick butter 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 quart milk Freshly grated nutmeg, to taste Salt and pepper 3 cups ricotta cheese 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest 4 cloves garlic, minced 4 packages large fresh ravioli cheese, wild mushroom or...
Smoky Chorizo Chili 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 pound fresh chorizo, removed from casings Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 medium red onion, chopped, plus more for topping 1 small orange bell pepper, chopped 1 small red bell pepper, chopped 3 cloves garlic, chopped 1 jalapeno, seeded ...
Summer Watermelon Pizza 1 cup Friendly Farms Whipped Topping, thawed 4 ounces Happy Farms Preferred Honey Goat Cheese Log 1 lemon, zested 1/2 teaspoon Stonemill Essentials Pure Vanilla 1 tablespoon Countryside Creamery Unsalted Butter 1 pint strawberries, hulled and sliced 2 tablespoons SimplyNature Organic Wildflower ...
Spiced Beef and Chicken Kabobs with Cucumber Yogurt 1 cup plain low-fat Greek yogurt 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 Persian cucumber, finely chopped Kosher salt 1/2 cup plain low-fat Greek yogurt 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1/2 teaspoo...
Ayam Kalasan (Ginger Fried Chicken) 1 cup candlenut 1 cup sliced galangal 1 cup sliced ginger 1 cup fresh turmeric 1 tablespoon turmeric powder 1 stalk lemongrass Salt 10 chicken quarters One 13.5-ounce can coconut milk Oil, for deep-frying Cooked jasmine rice and Sambal Terasi (recipe follows), for servi...
Chicken Schnitzels Vegetable oil for frying 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 2 cups panko, Japanese bread crumbs 1 egg 3/4 cup milk 1 pound boned chicken breasts (or boned thighs) Instructions: In a deep fryer or skillet, heat oil to 365 degrees. Place the flour and bread crumbs on separate plates. In a medium bowl, mix toget...
Green Bean and Pearl Onion Casserole Kosher salt 1 1/4 pounds green beans, trimmed 2 cups pearl onions 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 shallot, chopped 2 bay leaves 3 cups assorted mushrooms (such as oyster, cremini and shiitake), trimmed and sliced 3 cups as...
Buche de Noel Glace 1 quart good quality coffee frozen yogurt or low fat ice cream 6 large eggs, separated 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3/4 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar 1/4 cup Dutch Process cocoa Additional cocoa for dusting 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar 3 teaspoon water 1/2 cup sugar 3 egg whites 2 tablespoons...
Grilled Swordfish with Potato-Chorizo Salad For the fish: 4 cloves garlic, smashed 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling Juice of 1/2 orange 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar 1 teaspoon honey 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds, chopped Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 6 6-to-...
Breakfast Grits Bowl 4 slices bacon, chopped 2 cups chicken stock 1/2 cup quick grits 2 tablespoons salted butter 4 large eggs Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 3/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese Hot sauce, for topping 2 green onions, sliced thin Instructions: In a 1-quart saucepot over medium heat, fr...
Simple and Easy Potato Salad 4 pounds Idaho potatoes 4 jumbo eggs, hard boiled 2 1/2 cups mayonnaise 4 green onions, finely chopped 3 stalks celery, finely chopped 1 tablespoon yellow mustard 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper 1 teaspoon kosher salt Instructions: In a large pot, add potatoes and water to cover. B...
Jam Filled Doughnuts 1 cup milk 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 package rapid rise dry yeast 3 tablespoons sugar 3 egg yolks, slightly beaten 3 1/2 cups (1 pound) cake flour 1/2 teaspoon salt Fat for frying, such as canola oil 10 ounces raspberry jam 2 cups confectioners' sugar Instructions: In a small saucepan, scald ...
Elk Chop in Blackberry Port Sauce 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 elk rib chops seasoned with fresh ground pepper 1-ounce shallots, julienned 1/2 pint fresh blackberries, not frozen 8 ounces ruby port wine 2 ounces brown sauce 1 ounce brown sugar Instructions: In a very hot pan add the oil then the chops, brown evenly on one ...
Honey Sweet Lemon Aid 1 gallon water 1 1/2 quarts fresh lemon juice 4 cups sugar 1 cup honey Instructions: Combine water, fresh lemon juice, sugar, and honey in a large pitcher. Stir until all ingredients are dissolved. Taste for balance. Refrigerate for 2 hours before serving. Chef's Note: For whisky spiked lemonade, ...
Cherry Bomb Poppers with Maple Bacon 4 strips maple bacon, diced 4 ounces cream cheese, softened 2 ounces shredded mild Cheddar Canola oil, for frying 12 mild or hot marinated cherry peppers, drained, cut and seeded 2 eggs, beaten 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup panko breadcrumbs Instructions: Fry the bacon strips until ...
Chocolate Malted Cherry Float 1/4 gallon chocolate ice cream 12 ounces cherry vanilla soda (prefer natural) 1/4 cup chopped malted milk balls 4 maraschino cherries Instructions: In 4 medium size glasses, place two to three scoops of chocolate ice cream into each. Slowly pour cherry vanilla soda over ice cream and top w...
Shrimp Cocktail 2 medium carrots, quartered 2 stalks celery, quartered 1 head garlic, halved 1 lemon, halved 1 large onion, quartered 1/2 bunch parsley 5 sprigs fresh thyme 2 bay leaves 1 pound medium or large shrimp, in the shell, rinsed 1 cup ketchup 4 teaspoons prepared and drained horseradish 1/4 teaspoon Worcester...
Seared Pork Tenderloin with Sauteed Tomato and Asparagus Cream Sauce 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter 1 tablespoon mustard powder 1 tablespoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon onion powder Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 small pork tenderloin, cut into 1 1/2-inch slices 1 pint hei...
Bacon Wrapped Shrimp 1 orange, sectioned, seeded (if there are any) and chopped 1 hot red chile, stemmed and chopped 2 scallions, white and green parts, chopped 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper 8 large shrimp, shelled and deveined 3 to...
Lemon Smashed Potatoes 6 medium Yukon gold potatoes 2 to 3 cups heavy whipping cream 2 to 3 cups whole milk Kosher salt 2 lemons, zested Freshly ground black pepper Instructions: Put the potatoes in a large saucepan with the cream and milk. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then add 1 teaspoon of salt. Reduce the heat ...
Hummus 2 (14.5-ounce) cans chick peas, drained and rinsed 4 cloves garlic, minced 2/3 cup tahini, well stirred 1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained 1/4 cup lemon juice Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves 1/2 cup light olive oil Pita chips or corn chips, for serving In...
Whole-Wheat Pasta Salad with Walnuts and Feta Cheese 1/2 pound whole-wheat fusilli or other spiral shaped pasta 1/2 cup walnuts 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese 1/2 cup diced red onion 1 1/2 cups chopped baby spinach leaves 2 tablespoons walnut oil 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 clove of garlic, minced (about 1/2 teaspoo...
Spicy Sausage in Carrozza 6 spicy Italian sausages 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for brushing 15 whole garlic cloves Salt and pepper 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 3 (4-ounce) pieces pizza dough, store bought Instructions: In a saucepan add 1/2-inch water to the pan. Immerse sausages in water and simmer for 1...
Grandma's Plum and Almond Skillet Jam 2 pounds ripe plums (about 8 to 10) 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon almond extract or Amaretto 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice Instructions: Halve the plums, remove the pits and coarsely chop into 1/2-inch pieces (leave unpeeled). Combine the plums, sugar, almond extract and lemon juice...
Hibachi-Style Hot Dog 1 yellow onion 1 tablespoon brandy 1 cup chopped mushrooms 1 zucchini, small dice 1 yellow squash, small dice 1 large carrot, small dice Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 8 jumbo hot dogs, cross-hatched tightly (to catch all that glaze) 1 cup teriyaki sauce 8 Black Sesame S...
Skirt Steak With Peppers 1 pound baby red-skinned potatoes, halved Kosher salt 1 1/4 pounds skirt steak Freshly ground pepper 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 3 bell peppers (any color), thinly sliced 1/2 onion, thinly sliced 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 3 tablespoons tomato paste 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsl...
Cocktail Sauce 1 cup ketchup 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 2 dashes fish sauce Freshly ground black pepper Instructions: Mix the ketchup, horseradish, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, fish sauce and black pepper in a bowl and let sit for 1 hour b...
Star Anise and Cinnamon Beer 1 cup sugar 1 cup water 4 star anise pods 4 cinnamon sticks 3 (12-ounce) bottles lager beer, chilled (recommended: Heineken) Instructions: In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, water, star anise, and cinnamon sticks over medium heat. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer, stirring ...
Puff Pastry-Wrapped Salmon Nonstick cooking spray, for spraying the foil 2 teaspoons olive oil 2 medium shallots, finely chopped 9 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced into 1/4-inch-thick slices 5 ounces baby spinach leaves Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper All-purpose flour, for rolling out the pastry ...
Halo-Halo 1 14-ounce can coconut milk, well shaken 1 cup unsweetened dried mango slices, chopped 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 2 cups coconut water 2 large lemongrass stalks (bottom 1 inch, top 8 inches and outer layer removed), smashed and cut into 1-inch pieces 2 fresh or frozen (not dried) kaffir lime leaves 1/2 fresh re...
Red Velvet Cupcakes with Almond Cream Cheese Frosting 3 cups plus 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (recommended: Valrhona) 1 cup vegetable oil 1 1/4 cups buttermilk 1 7/8 cups sugar 3 eggs 1 fluid ounce red food coloring 1/2 cup plu...
Apricot Sesame Energy Bars 1 1/4 cups lightly packed dried Turkish apricot halves (about 12 ounces) 1 cup wheat germ 1/2 cup tahini 1/4 cup raw shelled hemp seeds 1/4 cup black or white sesame seeds, or a mix Instructions: Line an 8-inch square baking dish with aluminum foil leaving a 6-inch overhang on 2 opposite side...
Chicken Fried Steak 2 tablespoons butter 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup milk 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon ground white pepper 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley Vegetable oil, for frying Four 5-ounce rib eye steaks 1 tablespoon kosher salt, plus more for sprinkling 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, plus more for sp...
Salsa Roja: Red Chile-Tomatillo Salsa 1/2 ounce small hot dried chiles, stemmed 6 large garlic cloves, unpeeled 1 pound (10 to 12 medium-size) tomatillos, husked and rinsed Salt Sugar, about 1/2 teaspoon (optional) Instructions: Toasting and roasting. Preheat a broiler. In an ungreased skillet over medium heat, toast t...
Roast Rack of Lamb with Rosemary and Membrillo Aioli and Rustic Roast Potatoes 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh rosemary, plus sprigs, for garnish 8 fluid ounces/1 cup (225 milliliters) oil (sunflower, olive oil, or a mixture) 2 egg yolks, preferably free range and organic Pinch of English mustard or 1/4 teaspoon Frenc...
Cheesy Dijon-Balsamic Sheet Pan Meatloaf 3/4 cup breadcrumbs 1/4 cup milk 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped, plus more for topping 2 large eggs 3/4 cup Food Network Kitchen™ Inspirations French Style Dijon Balsamic Vinaigrette 1/2 cup ketchup 3 pounds meatloaf mix 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 medium onio...
Chocolate Bark with Mixed Nuts and Dried Cherries 4 cups semisweet chocolate 1/2 cup chopped pistachios 1/2 cup chopped almonds 1/2 cup dried cherries Instructions: Melt chocolate over double boiler until smooth and velvety. Spread evenly onto a half sheet pan lined with parchment paper. Top with pistachios, almonds an...
Red Wine Sangria 1 bottle Spanish red wine 1/3 cup superfine sugar 1 orange, thinly sliced 1 red apple, thinly sliced 1 mango, pit removed and sliced 1 cup orange juice Pinch salt One 12-ounce can seltzer water Ice cubes Instructions: In a large pitcher combine the wine and sugar and stir until the sugar dissolves. Add...
Manhattan 1 oz. Johnnie Walker Black Label .5 oz. sweet vermouth Instructions: Add Johnnie Walker Black Label and sweet vermouth Mix and serve in martini glass
Beef & Broccoli Stir-Fried Noodles Kosher salt 1 head broccoli, cut into florets and stems peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch-thick coins 4 tablespoons canola oil 1 New York strip steak (10 to 12 ounces), 1 1/2 inches thick, thinly sliced 2 scallions, thinly sliced on a bias (whites and greens separated) 2 cloves garlic, ...
Turkey Meatloaf Nonstick cooking spray, for pan 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 carrots, peeled and chopped 1 stalk celery, chopped 1 medium onion, chopped Salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons tomato paste 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 2 pounds ground turkey (1 poun...
Classic Linguine and Clam Sauce 2 dozen clams shucked and diced, reserving liquid in a measuring cup (there should be about 1 1/3 cups of clams and 2 cups of liquid) 5 cups water 1 pound linguine, preferably fresh 1/3 cup olive oil 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1/3 cup dry white wine 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes or 1/8 ...
Toaster Oven Bread 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more for the pan 1 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt 2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour (see Cook's Note) Instructions: Butter a 6-by-3-inch round pan and set aside. Combine the butter, yeast, sugar, salt and...
Wasabi Mashed Potatoes 1 russet potato 1 tablespoon butter Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon wasabi powder Instructions: Place the potato in a pot of cold water. Bring to a boil and cook until fork tender, about 30 minutes. Remove from the heat, peel, and mash well. Add 1 tables...
Beet Ricotta Dip with Vegetables 3 medium beets (about 8 ounces), skins scrubbed Olive oil, for drizzling Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 cup whole milk ricotta 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar Flaky salt, for sprinkling Serving suggestions: radishes, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes Instructions: P...
The Best Cheddar and Herb Chaffle 4 large eggs 2 cups finely shredded mild Cheddar 2 scallions, thinly sliced 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper Nonstick cooking spray Unsalted butter, for serving Sugar-free maple syrup, for serving Instructions: Prehea...
Country Mustard Rubbed Pork Chops 1/2 cup country Dijon mustard 2 teaspoons herb garden seasoning 1 teaspoon crushed garlic 1 teaspoon honey 2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley leaves 1 1/2 pounds thick-cut boneless pork loin chops Instructions: In a small bowl, combine the mustard, herb garden seasoning, garlic, hon...
Red Salad 1 (14-ounce) can kidney beans 1/2 red onion, finely chopped 2 teaspoons good-quality red wine vinegar 8 cherry tomatoes 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil Instructions: Drain and rinse the kidney beans in a colander to get rid of the dark sludge from the tins. Put the onion slices into a bowl and pour over t...
Pizzelle 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted 2 tablespoons milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon anise extract, optional 3 large eggs 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt Instructions: Whisk together the sugar, butter, milk, vanilla, anise extract if using...
Pumpkin Love Cake Unsalted butter or cooking spray, for the baking pan One 16.5-ounce box spice cake mix (plus ingredients called for on the box) 32 ounces part-skim ricotta 16 ounces mascarpone 3/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 4 eggs 1 small box (3.4 ounces) pumpkin spice instant pudding 1 cup whole ...
Punch Ice Block 1 clean empty milk container Orange, lemon and lime slices Water Instructions: Fill 1/4 of the milk container with water, add citrus slices and freeze. Fill 1/2 way with water, add citrus slices and freeze. Continue process until container is filled. Rip off paper container, place block in large bowl an...
Soft-Shell Crab Sandwiches With Singapore Slaw For the slaw: 1/2 large daikon Juice of 1 lime 1 teaspoon honey 1 teaspoon chopped fresh cilantro Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper For the aioli: 1/2 cup mayonnaise (preferably Japanese Kewpie mayonnaise) 1/4 cup sambal oelek (Asian chile sauce) 1 teaspoon tomato past...
Phyllo Wrapped Huevos Rancheros 2 tablespoons butter 8 eggs, lightly scrambled 6 sheets phyllo dough Bread crumbs 1/2 stick melted butter 1 (14-ounce) can black beans, drained and divided 1 cup crumbled queso fresco or Monterey Jack cheese 3 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 onion, diced 2 tablespoons minced garlic 1 (15-ounce...
Oven Roasted Wild Mushrooms with Garlic and Thyme 1/4 pound oyster mushrooms, cleaned 1/4 pound hen of the woods, cleaned 1/4 pound shiitake mushrooms, cleaned and halved 1/4 pound cremini mushrooms, cleaned and halved 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 1/4 cup olive oil Salt and freshly ground pepper 6 sprigs fresh thyme ...
Broiled Tilapia with Horseradish and Herb-Spiked Mayo Cooking spray 1 lemon 4 (6-ounce) Tilapia fillets Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/3 cup light mayonnaise 2 teaspoons prepared horseradish, or more to taste 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leave...
Sweet Potato and Kale Spanish Frittata 1/4 cup olive oil 1 sweet potato, peeled, halved and sliced into half moons 1/2 onion, sliced thin 1 teaspoon kosher salt 5 leaves Tuscan kale, chopped 8 large eggs, beaten 1 1/4 cups shredded smoked mozzarella Instructions: Preheat the broiler to high. Heat a 9-inch cas...
Sunny's Game Day Chili 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 large onion, chopped 1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped Salt 1 pound uncooked or fresh Mexican chorizo (about 4 links) 2 cloves garlic, sliced 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1 tablespoon dried oregano 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 teaspoon Hungarian or ho...
Janette's Ambrosia 1/4 cup orange juice 1/2 tablespoon honey 1 cup diced fresh pineapple (1/2-inch pieces) 1/2 cup seedless grapes 1 banana, sliced 1 mango, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice 1/2 cup canned mandarin oranges in light syrup, strained 1 kiwi, peeled, halved lengthwise and cut across into 1/4-inch pieces 1 ...
Thanksgiving Wild Rice 1 1/3 cups wild rice (8 ounces), rinsed and drained 4 3/4 cups turkey or chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium canned Kosher salt 5 tablespoons unsalted butter One 12-ounce package loose pork sausage meat 1 cup finely chopped onion 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh thyme leaves 12 ounces shitake ...
Grilled Burgers 1 1/2 pounds ground beef chuck Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper Vegetable oil, for the grill 8 slices American or cheddar cheese (optional) 4 soft hamburger buns Instructions: Preheat a grill to medium high. Divide the beef into four 6-ounce portions. Gather each into a ball, then gently flatten in...
Berries with Chocolate Sauce 4 slices of angel food cake 2 pints strawberries, hulled or raspberries 2 tablespoons sugar 1/4 cup dark rum 3/4 water 4 ounces semi sweet chocolate morsels 2 tablespoons heavy cream 1 tablespoon butter Instructions: Preheat the oven to 475 degrees. Set angel food cake slices on a baking sh...
Eggplant Parmesan 2 28-ounce cans whole peeled tomatoes (Pelati) 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2/3 red onion, medium diced 6 cloves garlic, cut into chunks 2 pinches of red pepper flakes (optional) Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 1/4 cup torn fresh basil Canola oil, for frying 1 cup all-purpose flour Sea salt an...
Herb Encrusted Sea Bass with Sundried Tomato Chardonnay Sauce 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves 1 teaspoon black peppercorns, crushed finely 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 (8 ounce fillets) fresh sea bass 1/4 cup Cognac or brandy 1/3 cup fish stock Salt...
Ballpark Mustard 1/2 -cup mustard powder 6 Tbs. pickle vinegar (juice that's in a jar of dill pickles) Gray salt freshly-ground black pepper 1 Tbs. Napastyle Roasted Garlic Paste (optional) Instructions: Whisk together mustard powder and pickle vinegar until smooth. Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes so flavors have ti...
Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing 5 slices bacon, roughly chopped 1/4 cup white wine vinegar 1 teaspoon sugar or honey 1 teaspoon dijon mustard Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 pound spinach (not baby), tough stems removed 2 cups seedless red grapes, halved 4 ounces blue...
Colossal Candy Corn 3 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 package (10 oz., about 40) regular marshmallows OR 4 cups miniature marshmallows 6 cups Kellogg's® Rice Krispies® cereal Canned frosting or decorating gel Candy corn Instructions: 1. In large saucepan melt butter over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until comp...
1-Step Chipotle Hummus 1 (16-ounce) container store-bought hummus (about 2 cups) 2 tablespoons TABASCO® brand Chipotle Pepper Sauce Pita chips or raw vegetables Instructions: Mix together hummus and TABASCO® Chipotle Sauce until well combined. Serve immediately with pita chips or raw vegetables or refrigerate until...
Zipper Back Shrimp and Nova Scotia Lobster with Potato, Leek and Gooseberry Hash 6 black tiger shrimp Pinch thyme Pinch rosemary Pinch basil Juice from half a lemon Salt and pepper to taste 1 2-pound Nova Scotia lobster 1-ounce Yukon gold potatoes, brunoise 1-ounce organic purple potatoes, brunoise 2 tablespoons extra ...
Warm Apple Pies 4 whole-wheat flour tortillas 1/4 cup peanut butter 1/2 (21-ounce) can apple pie filling 1 tablespoon sugar 2 tablespoons cream cheese, room temperature 1 tablespoon milk 1 tablespoon powdered sugar 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice Instructions: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Warm the tortillas in a m...
Zucchini Lasagna 1 tablespoon olive oil One 20-ounce package cremini mushrooms, sliced 2 cloves garlic, minced 15 ounces spinach, rinsed and drained 3 large zucchinis (about 1 1/2 pounds) 1 pound mozzarella 6 fresh basil leaves 2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves 3 cups low-fat cottage cheese 1...
Banana-Almond-Chocolate Quick Bread with Cream Cheese Glaze 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter, plus more, for the pan 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 1 cup semiswee...
Summer Fruit Tartlets with Coconut and Oat Crust 1 cup dried unsweetened shredded coconut 1 cup old-fashion rolled oats 1/4 teaspoon sea salt 1 1/2 cups whole spelt flour 1/4 cup melted extra-virgin coconut oil 5 tablespoons maple syrup 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups plus 1 tablespoon apricot nectar or apple ju...
Sweet Cherry Pepper Relish 2 cups whole pickled cherry peppers, stemmed, plus some of the pickling liquid, optional 1/2 cup chopped fresh pineapple 2 stalks celery, chopped 1 clove garlic, grated on a rasp grater 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt Instructions: Put the peppers, pineapple, celery and gar...
Caramel Peanut Popcorn Baseballs 4 cups caramel coated popcorn (recommended: Cracker Jack) Plastic food storage bag, gallon size 1 package, 2 ounces, chopped nut topping, available on baking aisle 2 pints vanilla ice cream Optional garnishes: caramel sauce, canister whipped cream, maraschino cherries Instructions: Plac...
Individual Corn Spoon Breads Nonstick baking spray with flour 3/4 cup yellow cornmeal 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 3 large eggs, separated 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon baking powder One 14.75-ounce can creamed corn 2 whole scallions, white and green parts, chopped 1 small chipotle in adobo, finely chopped Instruc...
Kashmiri Pilaff 4 tablespoons vegetable oil 3/4 teaspoon cumin seeds 1 (3-inch) piece cinnamon stick 3 whole cloves 3 green cardamom pods* 1 bay leaf 1 onion, sliced 1 tablespoon chopped blanched almonds 2 teaspoons raisins 7 ounces basmati rice, washed until the water runs clear, drained 2 cups water Pinch saffron thr...
Cajun Cheeseburger with Grilled Onions and Praline Bacon 5 pounds yellow onions 1/2 cup canola oil Kosher salt 5 pounds bacon 1/2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter 1 pound light brown sugar 1 cup molasses 1 cup yellow mustard 2 tablespoons Louisiana-style hot sauce 3 tablespoons medium grind black pepper...
Nopal Timbale 4 cups halved lengthwise and cut into strips nopales pieces 3 teaspoons olive oil 2 cloves chopped garlic 1 red onion, finely sliced 5 dried guajillo 2 roasted red bell peppers, peeled and cut in strips 5 tablespoons chopped cilantro Salt and pepper 30 cleaned king prawn 10 blades lemongrass Balsamic syru...
Fettuccine Alfredo 1 pound dried fettuccine 6 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 shallot, minced 1 cup heavy cream 1 cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Fresh parsley, for garnish, optional Instructions: Cook the fettuccine in a pot of rapidly boiling salted water...
Tea Cakes with Earl Grey Icing 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped 2 sticks unsalted butter, cut into pieces 1 1/2 cups sugar 3/4 cup cake flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 4 large eggs 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup sugar 4 large egg whites 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice Pinch of salt 2 bags Earl Grey tea Instructions: Ma...
Vegan Artichoke Arancini 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 3 shallots, minced 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1 cup Arborio rice 1 cup dry white wine, such as pinot grigio 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 cup unsalted vegetable broth 3/4 cup chopped (1/4-inch pieces) marinated artichoke hearts 1/4 cup fresh ...
Shallot Mashed Potatoes with Garlic 4 to 5 medium Burbank russet (Idaho) or Yukon gold potatoes, peeled, and sliced 1/3-inch-thick 3 medium shallots, crushed, plus5 shallots, finely minced 2 cloves garlic, crushed, 2 cloves garlic, finely minced 2 teaspoons and 2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon cider vinegar 3 tablespoons ...
Wake and Cake Blueberry Breakfast Cake Melted unsalted butter, for buttering the pan 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1 1/2 cups plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (see Cook's Note) 1 1/4 cups blueberries, plus mor...
Asian-Spiced Baby Back Ribs 1 orange Kosher salt 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar 1 piece star anise 1 teaspoon pickling spice 2 slices ginger, plus 1 teaspoon grated peeled ginger 3 1-pound racks baby back pork ribs 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 1 clove garlic, grated 1/4 cup dry sherry 1/3 cup low-sodium chicken broth 1/...
Strawberry, Lemon and Basil Mimosa 3/4 cup packed fresh basil leaves Juice from 2 large lemons (about 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice) 1/2 cup agave or honey 8 medium fresh or frozen strawberries, thawed and sliced One 750ml bottle Prosecco, chilled 1/2 cup soda water or sparkling water, chilled Instructions: Combine the bas...
Goat Cheese Fondue on Country-Style Bread 3 small crottins de Chavignol, or about 7 ounces Montrachet cheese 3 1/2 pounds Gruyere or Swiss cheese 1/4 cup, plus 1 tablespoon dry white wine, such as Chablis or Macon 1 clove garlic 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 1/2 teaspoons strong Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons Marc d...
Angel Hair Pasta with Chicken and Avocado Pesto 1/4 cup olive oil, plus more to coat the skillet 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 1 pound angel hair pasta 1 large bunch fresh basil leaves (about 3 ounces) 1/2 cup walnuts 2 ripe avocados, pitted and peeled 1 ...
Wedding Barbie - Blini with Caviar 1 teaspoon dry yeast 1/4 cup warm water 1 cup whole milk 3 tablespoons melted butter 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups buckwheat flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup buttermilk 2 egg whites, whipped to stiff peaks Cooking spray Creme fraiche, for serving 1/8 cup caviar or fish roe, plus...
Potato and Zucchini Frittata 1 small russet potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes 4 large eggs 2 egg whites 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh cilantro leaves 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 garlic clove, minced 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 small zucchini (about 6 ounces), gr...
Peanut S'mores Magic Bars 1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted, plus more for buttering the dish 18 graham crackers One 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk 2 cups milk chocolate chips 1 cup peanut butter chips 1 cup cocktail peanuts One 10-ounce bag marshmallows Instructions: Position a rack in the c...
Throwdown's Matzo Ball Soup 6 tablespoons chicken fat 3 tablespoons finely chopped chives 4 large eggs 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh dill 2 tablespoons seltzer water 1 teaspoon sugar 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 cup unsalted matzo meal 2 large yellow onions, quartered 3 carrots, cut int...
Candy Cane Pavlova 2 pints vanilla ice cream 1 teaspoon peppermint extract 1/4 cup crushed candy canes, plus more for topping 4 large egg whites 1 1/4 cups superfine sugar Pinch of salt Red food coloring Instructions: Prepare the ice cream: Let the ice cream soften slightly at room temperature, 5 minutes. Transfer to a...
Baked Ricotta Bowls with Chicken and Parmesan and a Mixed Green Salad with Tomato-Basil Vinaigrette 1 9-inch refrigerated pie crust 2 chicken breast halves, cooked and diced 1 cup ricotta cheese 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan 2 eggs, lightly beaten 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1/4 cup ...
Radicchio Bagna Cauda Kosher salt 2 heads radicchio, cut into quarters 8 cloves garlic 6 anchovy fillets, rinsed 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 1/4 cup heavy cream 2 teaspoons truffle oil 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon ...
Blue Cheese-Pear Ice Cream 1 cup sweet late harvest Riesling, Muscat, Sauternes or Montbazillac 1/2 cup pear nectar 2 tablespoons sugar 1 pound firm-ripe Anjou pears, peeled, cored, and chopped 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 2 cups heavy cream 4 large egg yolks 4 ounces Danish Blue, or other creamy blue cheese, rind remo...
Lentil Avocado Salad Extra-virgin olive oil 2 ribs celery, finely diced 1 carrot, peeled and diced 1/4 sweet onion, finely diced 2 cups French green lentils, picked over for stones and rinsed 1 bay leaf Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 teaspoon agave syrup 1/4...
Braised Collard Greens on Grits Cakes 4 cups low-sodium canned vegetable broth 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper, plus more to taste 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 cup instant white grits 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack Instant flour, for dredging (recommended: Wondra) 1/4 cup olive oil 4 cu...
English Tea Cake and Russian Tea 1 1/2 ounce wet yeast 1/2 cup plus 1 teaspoon sugar 1 cup milk, at room temperature 1/2 cup warm water 6 cups flour, plus more for kneading, sifted and kept in a warm place 1 teaspoon freshly ground salt 3/4 cup butter 3/4 cup dried fruit 1/8 cup mixed citrus peel 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup ...
Vegan Samosa Galette 3/4 cup (180 milliliters) coconut oil 1 1/2 cups (200 grams) all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting 1 1/2 teaspoons ground turmeric 1 teaspoon salt 6 tablespoons (90 milliliters) ice water, plus more if needed 1 1/2 teaspoons white vinegar 4 to 5 medium (about 1 kilogram) yellow flesh potatoes, p...