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Stuffed Pork Shoulder 1 package cornbread mix (I use Jiffy Cornbread mix, which is 8 1/2 ounces) prepared per directions, cooled and crumbled 2 cups bread crumbs 1 pound country sausage, browned and drained 1/2 cup raisins 1 cup of apple pie filling, cut into small pieces 1 tablespoon sage, add more according to taste ...
Garam Masala 1 tablespoon coriander seeds 2 teaspoons cumin seeds 1 tablespoon green or white cardamom pods 1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick, crushed 1/4 teaspoon whole black peppercorns Instructions: Toast coriander and cumin seeds in a dry small heavy skillet over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until fragrant, about ...
Frittata di Riso (Rice Omelet) Leftover risotto, or 1 2/3 cups Carnaroli rice (or Vialone nano or Arborio) Generous 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan 2 eggs, beaten 6 tablespoons fresh tomato sauce 2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley 4 basil leaves Salt and black pepper 1/4 to 1/2 stick butter for frying Instructions: You ...
Grilled Tuna Rubbed with Fresh Mint with Orange and Fennel Relish 3 blood oranges (or regular, if out of season), peeled and segmented 1/2 cup fennel, julienned 3 tablespoons thinly sliced scallion 1 tablespoon currants 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 1 teaspoon honey Salt and freshly ground pepper 4 tuna steaks 1/4 cup fresh...
Italian Almond-Iced Cookies 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 eggs 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon pure almond extract Icing, recipe follows 2 tablespoons milk 1 tablespoon egg white 3 cups confectioners' sugar 1/4 teaspoon pure almo...
Twice Baked Potato Skins 6 baking potatoes Seasoning salt and pepper Garlic powder, to taste Vegetable oil, for deep frying 1 package mozzarella cheese, shredded 2 packages cheddar cheese, shredded 1 jar bacon bits Instructions: Slice potatoes lengthwise, season with seasoning salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Heat a po...
Flower Cookie Pops 14 small spherical lollipops in assorted colors, such as Dum Dum Pops One 16.5-ounce tube ready-made sugar cookie dough, at room temperature 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour Instructions: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Place the lollipops 2 inches from ...
Diablo Pasta with Bacon Wrapped Shrimp 12 ounces chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, pureed 1/4 cup minced garlic 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce 6 whole tomatoes, diced One 16-ounce can lager beer 1 bunch fresh cilantro 3 sticks butter 6 teaspoons minced fresh habanero peppers One 1-pound box linguine, cooked Bacon Wrapped ...
Cheesy Popcorn Shrimp Potato Nests Nonstick cooking spray, for the muffin tin One 16-ounce bag frozen hash browns, thawed 2 large eggs, lightly beaten Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 cup frozen popcorn shrimp 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups milk, warmed...
Fire-Roasted Garlicky Oysters 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter 6 cloves garlic, minced 2 lemons, cut in half Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 cup fresh parsley leaves, coarsely chopped 3/4 cup freshly grated aged Parmesan 3/4 cup freshly grated aged Romano 3 dozen large oysters on the half-shell ...
Orzo Stuffed Peppers 1 (28-ounce) can Italian tomatoes 2 zucchini, grated 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint leaves 1/2 cup grated Pecorino Romano, plus more for sprinkling 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 4 cups chicken broth 1 1/2 cups orzo (rice-sh...
Banana Coconut Luau Cake 1/2 cup cake flour 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 pinch salt 1/4 cup butter, at room temperature 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1 large egg, at room temperature 1/2 cup heavy cream 1 ripe banana, mashed 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 c...
Classic Cuban Sandwich 3 pounds fresh ham 6 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons ground cumin Kosher salt and coarsely ground black pepper Flatbread, recipe follows Beef tallow, for griddle Sliced Swiss cheese Spicy mustard Sliced onions Pickle slices 4 ounces fresh yeast 1 1/4 ounces sugar 4 pounds bread flour ...
Plum Applesauce 5 large McIntosh apples (about 2 pounds) 5 red plums (about 1 1/2 pounds) 1/4 cup apple juice 1/4 cup sugar 1 or 2 cinnamon sticks 4 tablespoons unsalted butter Instructions: Quarter the apples and plums, but leave their skins on; core the apples and remove the plum pits. Place the fruit in a 6-to-10-cu...
Sherried Sardine Toast 2 (3.75-ounce 2-layer) tins brisling sardines in olive oil 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley leaves, divided 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar 1/4 teaspoon lemon zest, reserve the lemon and cut into 4 wedges Freshly ground black pepper 4 (1/2-inch) thick slices crusty bread, such as sourdough, count...
Pan Fried Catfish 4 (8-ounce) catfish fillets 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon creole seasoning 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 3/4 cup milk 6 tablespoons unsalted butter Lemon wedges, for garnish Instructions: Rinse the fillets and pat them dry with pap...
Picnic Basket Buttermilk Fried Chicken 2 pounds chicken pieces (breasts, legs, and thighs) 3 cups buttermilk Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 eggs, beaten 3 cups all-purpose flour 4 cups vegetable shortening, for frying Instructions: With a cleaver or heavy knife, split the chicken breasts, then cut each brea...
Passion Fruit Dressing 1 tablespoon passion fruit syrup 1/4 cup red wine vinegar Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 1/4 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil Instructions: Combine the passion fruit syrup, vinegar and mustard in a small non reactive bowl and whisk them well. Gradually dr...
Show-Stopper Seared Scallops with Lemon Scented Bread Crumbs and Fettuccine with Saffron and Asparagus 1 pound asparagus tips 1 pound dry fettuccine Salt Extra-virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons plus some for drizzling 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 shallot, thinly sliced 1/2 cup dry white wine, eyeball it 1/2 cup chicken sto...
Black Rice 1 cup black rice Kosher salt Instructions: Stir together the rice, 1 3/4 cups of water and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then cover, reduce heat and simmer until all the water is absorbed and the rice is tender, about 30 minutes. Turn off the heat and let si...
Mixed Salad with Tarragon 1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced (peel a seeded cucumber, rinse a seedless cucumber with peel left on) 1 ripe tomato, quartered and thinly sliced 1 small red onion or 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced 1 large or 2 medium romaine hearts, washed and chopped 3 to 4 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon...
Flank Steak with Saucey Mushrooms One 1 1/2-pound flank steak, trimmed 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 shallot, minced 1 clove garlic, smashed 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme leaves Freshly ground black pepper Kosher salt 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 pound assorted mushr...
Clam Box Fish Chow-Da 1/4 pound unsalted butter 1 large onion, diced 2 1/2 pounds waxy-style potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes 3 tablespoons salt 1 tablespoon ground white pepper Water, as needed 5 pounds boneless, skinless cod fillets 6 cups half-and-half 2 cups whole milk, plus more as needed Oyster cracke...
Parisian Tuna Sandwiches 3 large eggs 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling 4 Italian rolls or other soft rolls, halved 1 medium bunch arugula or 2 cups spring salad mix 1 large tomato, thinly sliced 1/4 small red onion, thinly slice...
Chole 2 onions, quartered 1 green bell pepper, cored, seeded, and chopped 6 large firm, ripe tomatoes 2 tablespoons chopped gingerroot 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 tablespoon Garam Masala 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder, or to taste Salt, to taste 2 (15-ounce) cans chick peas or garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed 2 to 3...
Hazelnut Tea Cookies 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon table salt 2 sticks butter, softened 1 cup powdered sugar, plus additional for coating 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1 3/4 cups hazelnuts, toasted and finely chopped Instructions: Heat oven to 325 degrees F and arrange racks in upper and lower third. Combine flo...
Mint Chocolate Chip Meringues 1/2 cup egg whites 2/3 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon mint extract 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped 2 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted Instructions: Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Heat egg whites and sugar over hot water to warm. Whip until stiff, adding the extract at the end. Fold in the ...
(Web Exclusive) Round 2 Recipe: Spaghetti and Meatball Calzones 1 pound refrigerator pizza dough 2 cups leftover Spaghetti with Meatballs, recipe follows, chopped 1/4 cup leftover Tomato Sauce, recipe follows 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1/4 cup milk 2 slice white bread, cut into cubes 1 pound 80 percent lean gro...
Banana Pudding 2 cups heavy cream 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 teaspoons sugar 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 cups scalded milk 3 large egg yolks, beaten 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Whipped cream mixture 1 (12-ounce) box vanilla wafers 5 medium size ripe bananas, peeled and ...
Mango Summer Rolls with Ginger-Peanut Sauce 4 ounces vermicelli or thin rice noodles 8 to 10 spring roll rice papers 1/2 cup julienned bell pepper 1/2 cup julienned cucumber 1/2 cup julienned mango 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves 1/3 cup peanut butter 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 2 tables...
Garlic and Citrus Chicken 1 (5 to 6-pound) whole roasting chicken, neck and giblets discarded Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 orange, quartered 1 lemon, quartered 1 head garlic, halved crosswise, plus 3 garlic cloves, chopped 2 (14-ounce) cans reduced-sodium chicken broth 1/4 cup frozen orange juice concentrate,...
Spinach and Lemon Risotto 4 cups Chuck's veal stock, recipe follows or low-sodium chicken stock 1 onion, finely chopped 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 cups Arborio rice 1/4 cup butter 1 cup grated Kefalotyri cheese 1 cup cubed feta cheese, plus more for garnish 4 cups spinach Zest and juice of 1 lemon 1 tablespoon canola oil...
Curry Powder Blend 2 tablespoons whole cumin seeds, toasted 2 tablespoons whole cardamom seeds, toasted 2 tablespoons whole coriander seeds, toasted 1/4 cup ground turmeric 1 tablespoon dry mustard 1 teaspoon cayenne Instructions: Place all ingredients in a container with an airtight lid. Shake to combine. Store in a c...
S'mores Icebox Cake 1 box instant chocolate pudding mix 1 1/2 cups cold milk 1 cup heavy cream 2 cups mini marshmallows One 12-count box frosted brown sugar cinnamon toaster pastries, such as Pop-Tarts, frosting scraped off Bar chocolate, for shaving Instructions: Make the pudding according to the package instr...
Spinach Fettuccine with Caramelized Onions and Lemon Thyme 1 pound fresh spinach fettuccine, cooked 6 large Spanish onions, thinly sliced 1 teaspoon butter 3 teaspoons olive oil 1/4 cup fresh lemon thyme, chopped Additional water or vegetable stock Instructions: Melt butter and oil in a large saute pan and add onions. ...
Ricotta Gnocchi with Mushroom Cream Sauce 15 ounces ricotta 1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan 3 egg yolks Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting Extra-virgin olive oil 8 ounces maitake mushrooms, cut into quarters and then sixths 8 ounces oyster mushrooms, cut into quarters ...
Wild Mushroom and Venison Stroganoff for Two Lucky People 7 ounces white rice Extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium red onion, peeled and finely chopped 1 clove garlic, peeled and finely sliced 11 ounces venison loin, fat and sinews removed, trimmed and sliced into finger-sized pieces Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper...
Deep-Fried Baby Artichokes 8 (2 oz) baby artichokes, or two large artichokes, quartered flour for dredging 2 large eggs, beaten lightly 3 cups fresh bread crumbs Combination olive oil and vegetable oil for deep frying Instructions: Stem artichokes even with their bases and remove and discard any hard outer leaves. In a...
Bourbon-Bacon Slaw 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1 to 2 tablespoons bourbon Juice of 1 lime 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 tablespoon dijon mustard 2 teaspoons chili powder 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 1 medium head red cabbage, cored and thinly sliced 8 slices bacon, chopped, cooked until crisp a...
Chicken Mole Nachos Vegetable oil, as needed for frying 1 cup all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons salt 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper 5 boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite size pieces 2 cups hot water or chicken broth 1/4 cup mole sauce (recommended: Dona Maria) 1 pint grape tomatoes, quartered 4 yellow ...
Eggnog 4 egg yolks 1/3 cup sugar, plus 1 tablespoon 1 pint whole milk 1 cup heavy cream 1 1/4 ounces bourbon 1 1/4 ounces dark rum 1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 4 egg whites Instructions: In the bowl of a stand mixer beat together the egg yolks and 1/3 cup sugar until the yolks lighten in color and the sugar is comp...
Pork Schnitzel with Cheesy Potatoes 4 small russet potatoes 1 sleeve saltine crackers (about 40) 1/2 teaspoon paprika Freshly ground pepper 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for frying 4 pork scallopini or cutlets (about 1 1/2 pounds) Kosher salt 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 1 1/2 cups frozen peas 1 5-ounc...
Greek Yogurt Herb Dressing 3/4 cup 2-percent Greek yogurt 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 cup chopped fresh chives (from a small bunch) 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley 1 small garlic clove Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper Instructions: Combine the yogurt, 2 tablespoons water, rice vinega...
Crispy Chicken Wings 1 (5-pound) package chicken wings 2 quarts buttermilk 1/4 cup hot sauce Canola oil, for frying 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon poultry seasoning 2 teaspoons garlic powder 2 teaspoons onion powder 2 teaspoons paprika 1/2 teaspoon chili powder Salt and freshly ground black pepper Instructions: ...
Dragonfly Stir-Fry Rice 6 cups precooked rice, cooked with a seasoning packet (recommended: Sazon Goya) 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 4 eggs 1 cup linguica pork sausage or andouille sausage, boiled, cooled, and diced 1 cup lump crabmeat, shredded 1/2 cup peas 1/2 cup scallions, chopped Oyster sauce or sweetened soy sauce ...
Orange Cream 1 1/2 cups milk 1 teaspoon grated orange zest (1 orange) 5 extra-large egg yolks, at room temperature 1/2 cup sugar 2 tablespoons sifted cornstarch 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon Grand Marnier liqueur 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 tablespoon heavy cream Instructions: Combine the milk and o...
Strawberry Kiwi Quinoa Breakfast Parfait 2 cups plain Greek yogurt (I use 2 percent, but you can use any kind you like) 1 tablespoon honey Finely grated zest of 1/2 lime 1 cup cooked quinoa, cooled 8 large strawberries, diced 2 kiwi fruit, peeled and diced Instructions: Whisk together the yogurt, honey and li...
Fennel and Orange Scones 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting 1 cup cake flour 1/2 cup sugar 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon baking powder 2 teaspoons ground fennel 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1 1/2 sticks (12 tablespoons) cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/4-inch pieces 1 1/4 cups cold heavy cream 1 t...
Fried Vidalia Onion 1 Vidalia onion, skin removed 2 eggs 1 cup milk 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin Peanut oil, for frying Creamy dill dipping sauce, recipe ...
Paige's Italian Salad 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup sour cream 2 tablespoons buttermilk 1 tablespoon minced fresh dill 2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano 1 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Dash hot sauce 2 heads butter lettuce, cored and leaves separated 2 cups chopped hearts of palm 1...
Perfect Manhattan 16 ounces rye whiskey 4 ounces sweet vermouth 4 ounces dry vermouth 16 dashes orange bitters Ice cubes 8 strips orange peel Instructions: In a large pitcher, combine whiskey, sweet vermouth, dry vermouth, and bitters. Add ice, stir, then strain into coupe glasses. Run orange peels through a fl...
Sweet and Sour Sauce with Guava 2 tablespoons oil 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon grated ginger 1 red Hawaiian chile, diced 3 guava, split 3 tomatoes, chopped 1 cup pineapple juice 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar 1/4 cup soy sauce 2 tablespoons brown sugar Instructions: Coat a 3-quart saucepan with oil and place over me...
Minted Cucumber Salad 1 large European or seedless hothouse cucumber 1/2 cup plain yogurt 2 tablespoons minced fresh mint 1 clove garlic, minced Salt and freshly ground pepper Instructions: Cut the cucumber into thin slices and place them in a medium-sized glass salad bowl. Mix the remaining ingredients together and po...
Autumn Salad with Aged Sherry Vinaigrette 1/3 ounce olive oil 1 ounce Spanish Sherry Vinegar 1 shallot, minced 1 bunch chives, minced Pinch sugar Salt and pepper 4 to 5 ounce of mesclun greens 2 ounces mashed walnut pieces 4 ounces crumbles Stilton Cheese (or bleu cheese) 1 Bartlett Pear, halved then sliced thins Instr...
Stir Fried Collard Greens 2 pounds fresh collard greens 3 tablespoons pure olive oil 1 medium-size onion, minced 2 cloves garlic, minced Instructions: Wash the collards thoroughly and bunch it together. Take each bunch, roll it tightly, and cut in crosswise into thin strips. Wash the strips and drain them thoroughly. H...
Cantaloupe Gazpacho Shooter 1 ripe cantaloupe 1 lemon, juiced 5 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 cup chopped fresh mint leaves 6 slices prosciutto ham, cut in 1/2 lengthwise Instructions: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Peel, seed and cut the cantaloupe into large pieces. Puree the cantaloupe, lemon juice, sugar, and ...
Fried Calzone (Pizza Fritte) 12.5 cups \00\ flour 8 3/4 teaspoons sea salt 2.5 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/3 teaspoon active dry yeast 2 ounces ricotta 3 slices salami 6 to 8 pitted olives 1 tablespoon tomato sauce, plus additional for serving 1 ounce shredded fresh mozzarella Oil, for frying Fresh basi...
Grampa Ray's Bacon Buns 1/2-pound lean bacon 1 small onion, optional 2 pounds ham 2 cups milk 1/2-pound (2 sticks) butter 1/2 cup sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 package dry yeast 5 eggs 6 cups all-purpose flour, plus up to 1 cup more if dough seems really sticky 1 egg yolk 1 tablespoon water Instructions: Filling: Chop bacon...
Incredible Roasted Shoulder of Lamb with Smashed Vegetables and Greens 1 (2.2-pound) shoulder of lamb Olive oil Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 large bunch fresh rosemary 1 bulb garlic, unpeeled, broken into cloves 1 1/2 pounds peeled potatoes, cut into large chunks 3 large carrots, peeled and cut into small...
Baked Avocado 2 large avocados 1/4 cup crumbled Stilton 1/4 cup walnut halves 1/2 pound pancetta, thinly sliced 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce Salt and pepper Instructions: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Cut the avocado in half and scoop out the flesh, leaving the skin intact, and roughly dice the avocado. Place avo...
Killer Kale Salad 4 thin slices bacon, cut into bits 1 tablespoon butter 1 medium red onion, halved and sliced 8 ounces white mushrooms, sliced 1/2 cup white wine Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 3/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 1 pound kale 4 ounces goat cheese...
Braised Baby Artichokes 3 lemons 24 baby artichokes Extra-virgin olive oil 6 cloves garlic, smashed and finely chopped 3 anchovy fillets (optional, but highly recommended!) Pinch of red pepper flakes 1 cup dry white wine 1 bunch thyme, tied with kitchen twine Kosher salt 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley Parmigiano-reggian...
Tyler Florence's Fried Chicken One 3-to 4-pound chicken, cut up into 10 pieces Kosher salt 3 cups all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons garlic powder 2 tablespoons onion powder 2 tablespoons sweet paprika 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper Freshly ground black pepper 4 cups buttermilk 2 tablespoons hot chili sauce, such as Sriracha ...
Linguine With Sausage and Mushrooms Kosher salt 12 ounces linguine 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 pound sweet Italian sausage, casings removed 1 small onion, chopped 1 stalk celery, thinly sliced 1/2 pound sliced mixed mushrooms 2 cloves garlic, chopped 4 plum tomatoes, chopped 1/2 cup dry white wine or low-so...
Pork Chops with Orange Soy Glaze and Udon Noodles 4 pork loin chops, about 5 ounces each Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon peanut oil 1 cup orange marmalade 1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce 1 teaspoon sesame oil 12 ounces udon noodles, cooked according to packa...
Coquito 3 egg yolks 15 ounces cream of coconut 15 ounces evaporated milk 8 ounces condensed milk 1/2 pint vanilla ice cream 2 cups white rum (recommended: Bacardi) 1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Instructions: In a large blender combine all ingredients and mix well. Pour into a pitcher and p...
String Beans in Vinaigrette 5 cups water 1/4 pound string beans, ends snipped 1 medium shallot, halved and finely chopped 1 heaping tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon sherry vinegar Salt and freshly ground black pepper Extra-virgin olive oil, for serving, optional Instructions: Place 5 cups of water to boil with salt,...
Savory Golden Country Ribs with Guacamole: Carnitas con Guacamole 2 1/2 pounds thick, meaty, pork country ribs 2 pounds lard (or enough to cover the meat) 1/4 cup water 1 lime, zest removed with a vegetable peeler in wide strips Course salt, about 1/2 teaspoon Water to cover the meat 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus a little co...
Warm Garlic Pitas 4 medium-size whole wheat pitas 4 medium-size white pitas 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 6 cloves garlic, minced 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley 1/4 cup grated Parmesan Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper Instructions: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Cut the pitas into 6 wedges. In a m...
Green Spears and Ham 1 bunch jumbo asparagus, ends trimmed (10 to 12 spears) 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese, at room temperature 1 teaspoon orange zest (from half an orange) 10 to 12 thin slices honey ham or prosciutto cotto...
Seared Sea Scallops with Mango and Jalapenos 1 1/2 pounds sea scallops, cut in 1/2inch horizontally 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 2 tablespoons fresh tarragon 8 tablespoons butter 3/4 cup chopped shallots 1 jalapeno, diced 1/4 cup dry sherry 1 1/2 tablespoons frozen orange juic...
Coconut Chicken 1 onion, coarsely chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot 1 large jalapeno chili, stemmed and halved zest of 1 lemon, about 1 tablespoon 1/4 cup water 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 (3 to 3 1/2 pound) chicken, cut into small serving pieces, skin removed 1 cup sliced carrots ...
Cheesy Veggie Baked Pasta 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes One 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes One 15-ounce can crushed tomatoes 1/4 cup heavy cream 1 cup fresh ricotta Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 pound dried medium penne 1 cup shredd...
Big Daddy Spicy Beef Salad 4 chipotle chilies, stemmed 1/2 cup olive oil, plus 2 tablespoons divided 2 limes, juiced Salt and freshly cracked black pepper 1 (1 1/2 to 2-pound) flank steak 2 jalapenos, seeded and thinly sliced 1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves 2 red bell peppers, roasted, seeded and cut into strips 1/2 re...
No-Bake Peanut Butter Banana Bars 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more for pan 7 ounces chocolate wafers (about 32 wafers) 1 cup confectioners' sugar 1/8 teaspoon salt cup creamy peanut butter 3 ripe but firm bananas, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch slices 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips 1/2 cup roasted light...
Corn Dogs 1 gallon peanut oil 1 cup yellow cornmeal 1 cup all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 2 tablespoons (approximately 1 large) jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely minced 1 (8.5-ounce) can cream-style corn 1/3 cup finely grated onion...
Carrot Soup with Crispy Sage 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 4 cloves garlic, sliced 4 sprigs fresh sage, plus 12 large leaves 3 shallots, thinly sliced Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 3/4 pounds carrots (about 10 medium), sliced 1 inch thick 2 cups apple cider 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon apple cider...
Penne with Baby Artichokes, Black Olives and Peas 12 baby artichokes 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 shallot, minced 1/2 lemon, cut in thin circles 2 bay leaves 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes 2 cups vegetable broth 1/2 cup black olives, pitted 1/4 cup fresh basil, chiffonade 2 tomatoes, diced...
Chewy Chocolate-Ginger Cookies 12 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped (not chips) 5 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 cup almond flour 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (See Cook's Note) 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger 3/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon fine salt 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice 1/8 tea...
Buffalo Chicken Nachos 5 cups tortilla chips 3 to 4 cups shredded cooked chicken 1 cup hot sauce 3 stalks celery, chopped 1 cup ranch dressing 8 ounces blue cheese, crumbled 4 scallions, chopped Instructions: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Lay out the tortilla chips in an even layer on a baking sheet and top with t...
Margarita Ice cubes 3 ounces tequila 2 ounces freshly squeezed lime juice 1 ounce simple syrup, recipe follows 1/2 to 1 teaspoon orange liqueur 1 tablespoon Lime-salt-sugar, recipe follows 1 cup sugar 1 cup water Zest one lime 2 tablespoons kosher salt 2 tablespoons sugar Instructions: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. ...
Super-Stuffed Monte-Cristo Sandwiches 8 slices center cut or apple wood smoked bacon 4 large eggs, beaten Warm 1/4 cup half-and-half 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg or ground -- eyeball it 1/2 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper -- eyeball it 2 tablespoons butter 8 thick cut sliced whole-grain soft bread, white, or challah ...
Chicken and Dumplings 1 cup all-purpose flour 11/2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 4 pounds chicken parts (legs, thighs, and breasts) Olive oil, for searing and sauteing 6 leeks, white parts only, thinly sliced 3 shallots, finely chopped 6 carrots, halved lengthwise and sliced 2 celery stal...
Rosemary-Scented White Beans 2 cups dried cannellini beans, soaked overnight in 8 cups cold water 1 bay leaf Sprigs rosemary 6 cups spring water 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 large onion, small dice 4 cloves garlic, minced 1/3 cup dry white wine Sea salt and pepper to taste Instructions: Place the drained bean...
Cod Puttanesca 4 1-inch-thick slices ciabatta bread 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil 3 cloves garlic, lightly smashed 4 anchovy fillets 1 28-ounce can no-salt-added whole plum tomatoes, crushed by hand 1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives, halved 2 tab...
Roasted Rack of Lamb Basted with Bermuda Honey Sun-dried Tomato Brioche Crust One 1-pound Frenched lamb rack Salt Freshly ground black pepper Olive oil 1 tablespoon Bermuda honey 1/4 cup brioche crumbs 2 tablespoons finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes 1/4 cup red wine 1 cup beef or lamb stock 8 cups beef stock 1 medium o...
Chicken with Peppers and Tomatoes 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 boneless and skinless chicken breasts, sliced into 1/2-inch strips 1 small onion, peeled and sliced 1 green bell pepper, seeded and sliced into strips 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and sliced into strips 1/2 cup white wine 2 cups whole tomatoes, chopped 1 teasp...
Cheddar Apple Skewers 2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard 1 tablespoon regular or low-carb maple syrup 4 ounces sharp Cheddar 1/2 large apple, like Gala, Macoun, or MacIntosh Instructions: Whisk the maple syrup and mustard in a small bowl. Cut the Cheddar into 8 cubes about 3/4-inch square. Core the apple but l...
Spaghetti with Prosciutto, Peas and Artichokes Kosher salt 8 ounces spaghetti 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 small shallot, finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary 1 9-ounce package frozen artichoke hearts, thawed and halved Freshly ground pepper 1/4 cup dry white wine 1 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup grat...
Grilled Beef Tenderloin on Focaccia Toasts 2 pounds cherry tomatoes 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 heads garlic 4 sprigs fresh rosemary 1 lemon, juiced 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped 2 cups good quality mayonnaise 2 tablespoons hot chili paste ...
Sweet and Spicy Slaw 1 (12-ounce) package broccoli slaw mix (recommended: The Produce Stand) 1/4 cup diced red onion 2/3 cup nonfat plain yogurt 1/4 cup honey 2 tablespoons cider vinegar 2 tablespoons diced jalapenos (recommended: Ortega) Salt and freshly ground black pepper Instructions: In a large mixing bowl combine...
Fish and Shrimp Sandwich in a Lemon Yogurt Sauce 1 tablespoon yeast 2 cups warmed milk 1/4 cup butter, melted 1/4 cups sugar 4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 tablespoon salt 4 tablespoons butter, for cooking fish and shrimp 1/2 cup chopped cucumber 1/2 cup grated carrots 1/2 cup chopped celery 1/4 cup chopped black olives ...
Meyer Lemon Sour 12 ounces whiskey (recommended: Jim Beam) 9 ounces Meyer Lemon Sweet and Sour Mix, recipe follows 1/4 cup sugar 6 slices Meyer lemon 6 maraschino cherries 4 cups Meyer lemon juice 1 cup simple syrup 2 egg whites Pinch salt Instructions: Shake the first 3 ingredients vigorously in a cocktail shaker or i...
Filipino-Style Banana Ketchup 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onion 1 tablespoon minced peeled ginger 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 jalapeno, stemmed, seeded and minced 1 tablespoon tomato paste 4 very ripe bananas, mashed until smooth (abo...
Papdi Chaat 3 medium-boiled potatoes, skins removed, chopped 1 cup canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained 1/4 teaspoon chili powder 1/4 teaspoon roasted ground cumin (see Cook's Note) 1/4 teaspoon fine Indian black salt (kala namak) (see Cook's Note) 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar 1/4 teaspoon roasted ground cumin 2 T...
Omelette aux Champignons 1 1/2 pounds mushrooms, sliced (recommended: Champignons de Paris) 2 tablespoons salted butter, plus 1 tablespoon 12 fresh eggs (2 per person) 2 tablespoons creme fraiche Handful chives, finely chopped, plus extra for garnish 1/2 tablespoon crushed white peppercorns* (See Cook's Note) Salt (rec...
Spicy Pork Loin and Lettuce Wraps 2 pieces (about 2 pounds) pork tenderloin, trimmed of silver skin Kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika 2 tablespoons canola oil 3 tablespoons white vinegar 3 tablespoons dark soy sauce 3 tablespoons honey 3 tablespoons fish sauce 3 tablespoons freshly grated ginger, skin on 6 scallio...
Mochaccino Shakes 1 cup cold milk 1 cup strong black coffee, regular or decaf 1/2 cup chocolate syrup 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 pints coffee flavor ice cream Whipped cream in spray canister, garnish Chocolate shavings, garnish Instructions: To a blender, add 1/2 cup of milk, 1/2 cup of coffee, 1/4 cup of syrup, an...
Heirloom Tomato Stack with Chili Lime Dressing 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1/2 jalapeno, seeds removed 1/2 cup chopped cilantro leaves 2 tablespoons honey Pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 heirloom tomatoes 2 cups baby arugula lettuce 3/4 pound fresh crabmeat 2 avoca...
Bread and Milk 2 thick slices good white bread 2 teaspoons sugar or vanilla sugar 1 cup milk Instructions: Tear the bread into rough chunks, and sprinkle with the sugar. Warm the milk and pour over the bread and sugar to serve.