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Salmon Melts 2 small ripe tomatoes Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 8 small thyme sprigs (or 4 large sprigs, cut in half) 2 6-ounce cans wild salmon, drained, skin and bones discarded 1 small shallot, minced 2 stalks celery, finely chopped 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 2 tablespoons sour ...
Ratatouille with Red Snapper 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 large eggplant (about 1 pound), trimmed and cut into small dice (about 3 cups) 1 medium onion, cut into small dice (about 1 1/2 cups) 2 cloves minced garlic (about 2 teaspoons) 2 medium zucchini (1 pound total), trimmed, cut into small dice (about 2 1/2 cu...
Homemade Whole Milk Ricotta Cheese 3 tablespoons white distilled vinegar 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 7 cups whole milk (not ultra-pasteurized) 1 cup heavy cream (not ultra-pasteurized) Kosher salt Serving suggestions: honey, cracked black pepper, fresh or dried fruit, fruit preserves, crackers or fresh bread Instru...
Cheese Blintzes 1 cup milk 4 eggs 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon powdered sugar Butter, for cooking the crepes 2 1/2 pounds ricotta 3/4 pound brick cream cheese, at room temperature 2 eggs 1 cup powdered sugar 1 tablespoon vanilla extract Butter, for cooking rolled crepes Serving suggestions: sour cr...
Chocolate Chip and Mascarpone Cupcakes 5 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped 1 cup water 1/3 cup mascarpone cheese, at room temperature 2 1/4 cups sugar 1 cup vegetable oil 3 large eggs 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon fine sea salt 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1 c...
Crostata di Ricotta 1 pound 1 1/2 ounces/500 g all-purpose flour 7 ounces/200 g sugar 7 ounces/200 g unsalted butter Zest of 1 lemon 3 egg yolks 1 whole egg 3 egg whites 8 3/4 ounces/250 g sugar Scant 2 pounds/900 g fresh ricotta cheese Instructions: For the pastry: Sift together the flour and sugar in a mixing bowl. C...
Italian Stuffed Meatloaf 2 pounds ground beef 2 eggs 1 cup bread crumbs (up to 1 1/2 cups) 1 cup grated Parmesan 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning 1 tablespoon black pepper 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley leaves 2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed 1 onion, diced 1/2 cup ketchup 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce 1 cup milk 8...
Roasted Leg o' Lamb Sandwich One 3-pound boneless leg of lamb Juice of 1 lemon 3 carrots, roughly chopped 3 stalks celery, roughly chopped 1 onion, roughly chopped 10 cloves garlic, peeled 4 sprigs fresh rosemary, leaves removed and stems reserved 2 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves removed and stems reserved 2 sprigs fresh t...
Smorgastarta Avocado Chicken Club: 1/4 to 1/2 cup buttermilk Juice of 2 limes 2 avocados 1 rotisserie chicken, shredded 4 slices cooked bacon, chopped 3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives 3 scallions (white and green parts), sliced Kosher salt Pimento Cheese: 2 cups grated Cheddar 1/2 cup mayonnaise 3 tablespoons chopped...
Ham and Mortadella Sandwich with Provolone and Pickled Hot Pepper Relish 1/2 pound Fresno peppers 2 red bell peppers 3 cloves garlic, sliced thin on the mandoline 1/2 cup red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon salt 1 tablespoon sugar 4 ciabatta sandwich rolls 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 pound pro...
Canby Deep Fried Asparagus 1/2 cup cornstarch 3/4 cup flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon white pepper 1/2 teaspoon celery salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 2 egg whites 2/3 cup cold, flat beer 3 pounds asparagus, raw, whole, cleaned and cut above white end Peanut oil, for ...
McCargo's Autumn Apple Cider Vinaigrette 8 ounces cider vinegar 8 ounces apple juice 6 ounces brown sugar 2 tablespoons cracked black pepper 1 tablespoon cayenne 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 2 tablespoons salt 1 quart canola oil Instructions: In a standing mixer, using a whisk attachment, mix in cider vinegar, apple ju...
Venita's Chocolate Chip Cookies 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup light brown sugar 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature 1/4 cup vegetable shortening, such as Crisco 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 large eggs 2 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking po...
Asian Lettuce Wraps With Mustard Vinaigrette 2 packages Tyson Grilled and Ready Breast Fillets 5 ounces cellophane noodles 1/2 cup carrots, chopped 1/2 cup scallions, shredded 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped 1/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 teaspoons sesame oil, toasted 1 teaspoon Chinese ...
Sauteed Garlic Broccoli Rabe 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 cloves garlic, peeled 2 bunches broccoli rabe, chopped into medium pieces 1 small shallot, sliced 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1/2 lemon Salt and freshly ground pepper Instructions: Heat a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil...
Fried Mozzarella Bites Olive oil, for frying 1 pound ball fresh mozzarella, buy a piece wrapped, not packed in water 1 pound fresh smoked mozzarella, found in the specialty cheese case 1 cup all purpose flour 2 eggs 1/3 cup milk, eyeball it 2 cups Italian style bread crumbs 1/2 cup grated Parmesan or Romano 2 tablespoo...
Exotic Fruit Salad 1 cup finely diced fresh pineapple or stemmed sliced strawberries 2 bananas, sliced Exotic lime syrup (see recipe below) Toasted coconut and fresh mint leaves for garnish Instructions: Center a pile of diced pineapple in the middle of a dessert plate; wreath the pineapple with slices of banana and sp...
White Bean and Escarole Soup 1/4 cup olive oil, divided 1 onion, chopped 1 celery stalk, chopped 1 carrot, peeled and chopped 2 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional 2 1/2 cups cooked cannellini beans, with a little of the liquid 4 cups chicken broth 1 he...
Chili Pork Empanadas with Avocado Dipping Sauce 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil 1/4 pound pork tenderloin, cut into small cubes 1 tablespoon chili powder Salt and freshly cracked black pepper 3 scallions, sliced 1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves 2 chipotles, diced 1 cup crumbled queso fresco 2 (9-inch) pie rounds 2 eggs, bea...
Chocolate Tart 6 ounces/170 g semisweet chocolate, chopped very small 1 cup/250 ml heavy cream 1/2 cup/125 ml milk 1/4 cup/55 g sugar 1 egg plus 1 yolk One 8-inch/20 cm pre-baked tart shell Instructions: Heat the oven to 325 degrees F/160 degrees C. Put the chocolate in a bowl. Bring the cream, milk and sugar to a boil...
Gazpacho 3 slices day old French bread, crusts removed 2 pounds vine-ripe medium tomatoes, seeded and coarsely chopped 2 small kirby cucumbers, coarsely chopped 1 red or yellow bell pepper, cored, seeded, and coarsely chopped 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped 2 garlic cloves, chopped 2 cups tomato juice or water 1 table...
Pollo Asada al Ajillo: Garlic Roasted Chicken 2 cups quartered onion 10 cloves garlic mashed with 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup white wine 1/4 cup olive oil 2 teaspoons white vinegar 1 (3-pound) frying chicken, cut in half 1/4 cup lime juice 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 2 teaspoons ground cumin Flour, for dusting Olive oil, for...
Kalbi (Marinated Short Ribs) 1/2 cup soy sauce 1 Korean pear or Asian pear, grated with juices 2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic 1/2 small white onion, grated or sliced 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger 2 tablespoons light brown sugar 1 tablespoon honey 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted 2 tablespoons toasted sesame ...
Prize Winning Pineapple Upside-Down Cake on the BBQ 2 cups cake flour 2 teaspoons baking powder Pinch salt 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened 1 1/2 cups sugar 3 eggs, separated 1 cup milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 stick butter 1 cup dark brown sugar One 20-ounce can pineapple, drained and juice reserved (can use p...
Marinated K-Bobs 1/2 cup olive oil 1 cup fresh pineapple juice 1/3 cup fresh orange juice 1/3 cup fresh soy sauce 6 cloves of garlic, minced or crushed 1 head of elephant garlic, broken into cloves Pearl onions Green and red peppers, sliced Broccoli Tofu Cherry tomatoes Instructions: Mix first 5 ingredients together, s...
Portobello Eggs 6 tablespoons butter, melted 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 tablespoon Italian seasonings 4 large portobello caps, stems removed 1 teaspoon white vinegar 8 eggs 1 bag fresh spinach or approximately 8 cups (2 cups per serving) 1 pint heavy cream 1 cup grated Parmesan Parsley, for garnish Fresh fruit, for ser...
Microwave Carrot Dip 1 pound carrots, peeled and thinly sliced 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon cayenne 1/4 teaspoon chili powder 1 tablespoon orange juice 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil Instructions: Place all ingredients in a microwave proof dish. Cover tightly, cook on high 10 to 12 minutes or until carrot...
Butterfly Shrimp Bruschetta 1 (9-oz) package of SeaPak Jumbo Butterfly Shrimp 1 baguette 6 tbsp. olive oil, divided 3 cups grape or cherry tomatoes, seeded and finely diced 3 garlic cloves, finely diced 1/3 cup chopped basil plus more leaves for garnish Salt and pepper to taste Instructions: Preheat oven to 425°F. Bake...
Snickerdoodle Rum Igloo Cake Nonstick cooking spray, for the pans 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups cake flour 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 2 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 3/4 cups sugar 4 large eggs 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extrac...
Viennese Iced Coffee 4 scoops vanilla or coffee ice cream Unsweetened cocoa powder, such as Pernigotti 6 (1-ounce) shots of espresso, regular or decaf 3 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/4 cup hot water 2 cups ice Short straws, for serving Instructions: Combine the espresso, sugar, vanilla, and hot wa...
Blender Hollandaise Sauce 3 egg yolks Salt and pepper 1 to 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 sticks unsalted butter, clarified Hot water, to thin sauce accordingly Instructions: In a blender combine yolks, pepper and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. In a small saucepan heat the clarified butter until bubbling hot. Cover the blender...
Celery Blue Cheese Salad 3 tablespoons crumbled Danish blue cheese, room temperature 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 1/3 cup sour cream 2 tablespoons white vinegar 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 10 grinds black pepper 1/2 head celery, with leaves Instructions: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the blue cheese, mayonnaise, sou...
Rice and Beans Casserole 1 cup dried borlotti or cannellini beans 1 tablespoon EVOO, plus some to drizzle 2 ribs celery, chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 carrot, chopped 1 onion, chopped Salt and pepper Salt and pepper 1 1/2 cups long grain white rice 2 3/4 cups chicken stock/poaching liquid from Poache...
Online Round 2 Recipe - Couscous Stuffed Tomatoes 2 beefsteak tomatoes Reserved steak from the Steak and Cheese Hoagies recipe Reserved couscous from the Shrimp Scampi with Basil Couscous 1 tablespoon chopped parsley leaves 1/4 cup grated Monterey jack cheese Instructions: Heat the broiler. Cut the tomatoes in half and...
Gin and Cranberry Sauced 2 tablespoons cranberry sauce (without whole berries) 2 ounces gin 1/2 ounce fresh lime juice 2 dashes bitters, such as Peychaud's Sprig of fresh rosemary Instructions: Grab some leftover cranberry sauce and--avoiding the whole berries--add 2 tablespoons to a shaker with the gin, lime juice and...
Spicy Tomato Napoleons with Black Beans 1 (15-ounce) can refried black beans 1/2 cup sour cream 1/2 cup salsa verde Pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper, plus coarse sea salt and cracked black pepper, for tomatoes 3 medium tomatoes, sliced into 1/2-inch slices 2 teaspoons chili powder 4 jalapenos, sliced 1/4 cup ...
Mozzarella and Prosciutto Turnovers 1/2 batch Quickest Puff Pastry 2 cookie sheets lined with parchment paper 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella 1/4 cup minced prosciutto 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley Freshly ground black pepper 1 egg well beaten with a pinch salt Instructions: Roll the pastry out into a 12 by 18-in...
Blueberry Buckwheat Pancakes 3/4 cup buckwheat flour 3/4 cup whole-wheat pastry flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup buttermilk 3/4 cup nonfat milk 1 tablespoon honey 2 large eggs 2 tablespoons canola oil 2 cups blueberries, divided 1/2 cup real maple syrup Instructions: ...
Chocolate-Dipped Brown Sugar Shortbread 3/4 pound (3 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 cup milk chocolate morsels, such as Hershey\u2019s (6 ounces) 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) uns...
Cornet of Fresh Cheese Perfumed with Lavender Honey, Summer Berries, and Raspberry Coulis 4 ounces softened butter 4 ounces confectioners' sugar 4 ounces egg whites 4 ounces pastry flour 1 tablespoon lavender honey One 16-ounce tub mascarpone 1 bunch fresh lavender, leaves only 2 pints raspberries 1 baking potato, like...
The Italian Stallion 1/3 pound bison ground meat, formed into a patty 1 slice Italian mortadella 2 slices Genoa salami 1 slice provolone White or wheat hamburger bun Butter, for bun 1 tablespoon hot chopped peppers Lettuce Tomato Pickles 1-ounce Cabernet vinaigrette (1 part extra-virgin olive oil, 3 parts Cabernet vine...
Cornflake Christmas Wreaths One 16-ounce package marshmallows 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Green gel food coloring, for tinting 6 cups cornflakes Mini round cinnamon candies, for decorating Red sour candy roll-ups, such as Rip Rolls, or licorice ropes, cut into 5-by...
Vegetarian Spinach-Walnut Pate 1 1/2 pounds fresh spinach (not baby), large stems removed 3/4 cup walnuts, plus more, chopped, for garnish 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves 1/4 cup loosely packed fresh tarragon leaves 1/4 cup loosely packed fresh dill fronds 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 3 scallions, roug...
Spaghetti and Meatballs Four 28-ounce cans whole peeled tomatoes 6 ounces thinly sliced pancetta, cut into strips 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium onion, diced Kosher salt 8 cloves garlic, minced (about 3 tablespoons) 1/4 cup red wine 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 tablespoon dried oregano 1 ...
Perfectly Grilled Shrimp 1 pound large shrimp (21 to 24), peeled and deveined 2 tablespoons canola oil 1 tablespoon kosher salt 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper Instructions: Heat your grill to high. Place the shrimp in a large bowl. Toss the shrimp with the oil and season with the salt and pepper. Place the shr...
Seared Porterhouse with Oozing Maitre d' Butter 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus 8 additional tablespoons, softened 1 cup minced shallots Coarse sea salt 2 teaspoons green peppercorns 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice, plus a \few grates\ lemon zest 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce Freshly ground ...
Chipotle Mustard Dipping Sauce 1 cup chipotle salsa 1/2 cup Dijon mustard 1/4 cup honey 1 1/2 ounces dried chipotle chiles, stemmed or 1 cup canned chipotle chiles, stemmed 3 ripe Italian Roma tomatoes, cored 4 garlic cloves, peeled 3 cups water 2 teaspoons salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Instructions: Wi...
Hot Pastrami Sandwich 1 tablespoon butter 2 slices caraway rye bread 1 slice provolone 1 slice Swiss cheese 4 ounces hot pastrami 2 to 3 ounces sauerkraut 2 to 4 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 tablespoon yellow mustard Instructions: Heat a flattop grill or pan on medium heat. Butter one side of each slice of brea...
Grilled Avocados 6 firm avocados Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon grapeseed oil 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/4 cup packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, plus a few small sprigs for garnish 3 garlic cloves, lightly crushed ...
Chile Rubbed Rare Ostrich with Black Bean-Corn Succotash Ginger-Orange Syrup 1 tablespoon ancho chile powder (may substitute with other chile powders) 1 tablespoon coarse ground black pepper 1 tablespoon sugar 1 ostrich tenderloin, trimmed, left whole Salt, to taste Canola oil, to cook 2 slices minced bacon 1 cup soake...
Boston Cream Doughnuts Topped with Cacao Nibs 1 cup warm water (110 to 120 degrees F) 1 tablespoon plus 2 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast 1 cup all-purpose flour, plus additional for dusting 1 1/4 sticks (10 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature 2/3 cup sugar 3 large eggs, at room temperature 1 teaspoon vani...
Sesame-Orange Beef 4 teaspoons cornstarch 2 teaspoons soy sauce 3/4 pound beef tri-tip, thinly sliced across the grain 1/4 cup fresh orange juice 2 tablespoons oyster-flavored sauce 1 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon sesame seeds 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 teaspoon minced ginger 2 oranges, segmented 1/2 cup pineapple c...
Goat Cheese Gnocchi with Bacon, Dates and Kentucky Wine Sauce 12 ounces fresh goat cheese, at room temperature 4 ounces fresh goat milk ricotta, or cow milk ricotta if that is all that is available 2 large eggs, at room temperature 1/2 to 1 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting Kosher salt 6 ounces slab baco...
Summer Watermelon Situation 8 cups diced watermelon (about 1/2 of a small watermelon), plus slices for garnish 8 ounces lemon vodka, chilled 7 ounces simple syrup, recipe follows 1 (17.5-ounce) can coconut juice 1 lemon 1 cup sugar 1 cup water Instructions: Chill watermelon in the freezer for 30 minutes. Put all the in...
Curry Puffs 1 medium potato (about 1/2 pound), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes 1/2 large yellow onion, roughly chopped (about 3/4 cup) 1 garlic clove, minced 2 teaspoons peeled, minced fresh ginger 1/2 serrano chile, minced 1/2 cup frozen petite peas, thawed Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper 1 large egg F...
Cheesy Popovers 2 eggs 1 cup whole milk 2 tablespoons butter, melted 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup finely grated Cheddar 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan 2 tablespoons minced chives 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper Instructions: Special Equipment: 24-cup mini muffin tin Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. In a ...
Italian American Cookie Sandwiches 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, softened 1/2 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 large egg 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup miniature chocolate chips, optional 1/2 cup strawberry, raspberry or other fruit preserves Instructions: Preheat the oven to 350 degr...
BBQ Pulled Jackfruit Sandwiches One 8-ounce bag coleslaw mix 4 teaspoons apple cider vinegar Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper Two 20-ounce cans jackfruit in brine, rinsed and patted dry 2 teaspoon chili powder 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 3/4 cup barbecue sauce 1 to 2 tablespoons light brown sugar, opti...
Zabaglione with Mixed Fresh Berries 4 large egg yolks 4 tablespoons/60 ml sugar 1/2 cup/125 ml coffee, cooled 1 cup/250 ml fresh blueberries 1 cup/250 ml fresh raspberries Instructions: In a steel bowl add the egg yolks, sugar, and coffee and whisk over a pot of boiling water, the bottom of the bowl not touching the wa...
Marinara Sauce 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 pound diced pancetta 2 large Spanish onions, cut into 1/4-inch dice Kosher salt 4 large garlic cloves, smashed and chopped 4 (28-ounce) cans Italian plum San Marzano tomatoes Instructions: Coat a large saucepot with olive oil and add the pancetta. Bring the pot to a med...
Sausage Egg and Cheese Pacos 1 tablespoon canola oil 12 ounces breakfast sausage, removed from casing 3 tablespoons half-and-half or milk 6 large eggs Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon butter 8 thin pancakes, 5 to 6 inches in diameter (see Cook's Note) 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese ...
Fruit-Filled Thumbprint Cookies 1 (17.5 oz.) pkg. Pillsbury® Sugar Cookie Mix 2 tbsps. Pillsbury BEST® All Purpose Flour 1/2 cup butter, softened* 1 large egg 1 tsp. vanilla extract 2 egg whites, beaten until foamy 1 1/2 cups finely chopped pecans 3/4 cup Smucker's® Orchard's Finest® Pacific Mountain Strawberry Preserv...
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon 2 (10-ounce) packages Brussels sprouts 2 ounce piece slab bacon cut into 3/4 inch cubes 1/2 cup walnut pieces 1/2 teaspoon salt Freshly ground black pepper Instructions: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Wash and then peel off any loose or damaged leaves from the sprouts. Trim the root ...
Dragster's Trout 1/4 cup olive oil 2 (6-ounce) trout fillets Salt Freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup button mushrooms, sliced 1/2 white onion, sliced 1/2 pound baby spinach 2 tablespoons cilantro leaves 1 teaspoon ginkgo leaves 1/4 cup white wine Aluminum foil Instructions: Chef's Note: Do not try to attempt cooking t...
Salted Caramel Pretzel Bread Pudding 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more for the baking dish 8 ounces sliced white bread, crusts discarded, cut into 1-inch pieces One 13-ounce box frozen soft pretzels (6 pretzels), including salt packets 1 1/2 cups milk 1 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup sugar 2 teaspoons vanil...
Ballpark Pretzels 1 1/2 cups warm water (110 to 115 degrees F) 1 tablespoon sugar 2 teaspoons kosher salt 2 teaspoons active dry yeast 3 cups flour, plus more for dusting 2 tablespoons melted butter Vegetable oil 2/3 cup baking soda 2 egg yolks beaten with 1 tablespoon water Coarse sea salt Super Cheesy Sauce, recipe f...
Funked Out Grilled Cheese 8 ounces fresh mozzarella, sliced 10 to 12 basil leaves, torn 4 slices bread Pinch salt Pinch cracked black pepper 2 to 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Instructions: Preheat a grill over medium-high heat. Assemble the sandwiches by arranging some sliced mozzarella and basil, sprinkled wit...
Squid Ink Tagliatelle with Squid and White Wine-Tomato Sauce 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 cloves garlic, smashed Pinch red chile flakes 3 Roma tomatoes, diced 4 sprigs fresh oregano, leaves chopped, some reserved for garnish Kosher salt 1/4 cup white wine 1 1/2 pounds squid, cleaned, skin removed, bodies cut i...
Oven-dried Tomato Snacks 12 plum tomatoes, cored and halved lengthwise 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt Crab boil seasoning (recommended: Old Bay) or celery salt (if using celery salt, use half the kosher salt) Instructions: Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F. Toss the tomatoes in bowl wi...
Memphis Cornmeal Battered Cod 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup cornmeal 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 2 tablespoons sugar 1 (16-ounce) ice cold beer 2 tablespoon honey Peanut oil 6 (6-ounce) cod fillets Salt and freshly ground black pepper Tartar Sauce, recipe follows 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise 2 tablespoons hot pepper relish, jar...
Kashmiri Rogan Josh 5 tablespoons vegetable oil 7 black peppercorns, left whole 3 black cardamom pods, left whole* 5 green cardamom pods, left whole* 4 whole cloves 1 cinnamon stick 1 piece mace 1 onion, finely chopped 1 (1 1/2-pound) leg of lamb or mutton, bone intact, cut into pieces 6 garlic cloves, peeled, left who...
Pizza Pockets 2 teaspoons instant or active dry yeast 8 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons kosher salt 2/3 cup olive oil, plus more for coating the bowl 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 onion, diced 8 ounces white button mushrooms, sliced 8 ounces brown button mushrooms, sliced 1 tablespoo...
Gluten-Free Dark Chocolate and Blueberry Panna Cotta Nonstick cooking spray 3 tablespoons whole milk 2 1/2 teaspoons unflavored powdered gelatin 2 cups heavy cream 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 cup dark chocolate chips 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups blueberries 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice...
Better and Hotter Tijuana Caesar 1 head Romaine lettuce, cleaned of coarse outer leaves, torn by hand into bite size pieces, and carefully washed and dried 1/2 ripe avocado, peeled, pitted and sliced 1 lime juiced about 2 tablespoons 2 large cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 2 tablesp...
Chimichurri 2 cloves garlic 1 shallot, chopped 2 cups/500ml fresh parsley and/or cilantro leaves 1/4 cup/60ml fresh oregano leaves 1/2 cup/125ml olive oil 1 tablespoon/15ml red wine vinegar Zest and juice of 1 lemon Pinch red pepper flakes Salt and freshly ground black pepper Instructions: Pulse the garlic and shallo...
Mushroom Milanese 2 cups blended oil 1 head garlic, halved and still in skins 1 large piece kombu, broken into smaller pieces to fit in pan 6 portobello mushrooms, stemmed and gills removed 2 quarts panko breadcrumbs One .6-ounce package nori seaweed, finely ground in a high-powered blender 1/2 cup mushroom p...
Sweet and Sour Shrimp 6 tablespoons chicken stock or water 3 tablespoons ketchup 3 tablespoons sugar 3 tablespoons pineapple or orange juice 2 tablespoons vinegar 2 teaspoons soy sauce 3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 2 teaspoons cornstarch 1 pound shrimp 2 teaspoons minced ginger 2 teaspoons minced garlic 2 tabl...
Avocado Salad with Lemon, Bacon and Watercress 4 slices bacon 3 avocados, halved and pitted 1/2 bunch watercress, stems trimmed 1 lemon, juiced 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper Instructions: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Lay the bacon in a saute pan and bake for 15 minutes...
Egg Foo Young EVOO, for brushing 12 eggs 4 ounces thinly sliced deli chicken, turkey, ham or roast beef, finely chopped 4 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and thinly sliced 1 cup fresh bean sprouts 1 cup shredded baby bok choy 1/2 cup shredded carrots 1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced on an angle 1/4 red bell pepper, ...
Cubano Yellow mustard, for spreading 1 loaf Cuban bread or other soft bread, split 6 ounces sliced roast pork 6 ounces sliced ham 6 ounces sliced Swiss cheese 6 to 8 pickle slices Melted butter, for brushing Instructions: Preheat the oven to 425˚ F. Spread mustard on the cut sides of the bread. Sandwich with the roas...
Peach-Ginger Julep 2 ripe peaches, roughly chopped 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, plus mint sprigs for garnish 2 cups bourbon Crushed ice 1 cup good-quality dry ginger ale Instructions: Muddle the peaches, sugar and mint leaves in a small pitcher. Stir in the bourbon and let sit for...
Shaved Vegetable Tart 1 pound store-bought pizza dough, at room temperature 1 small English cucumber 1 small watermelon radish or 3 large radishes 3 teaspoons olive oil Kosher salt One 8-ounce package cream cheese, at room temperature 1 small clove garlic, minced 1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chives or a combination...
Hot Dog Cookies White frosting 1 vanilla wafer, such as Nilla Wafers 1 miniature chocolate or cherry chew, such as Toostie Roll Midgees Yellow gel food coloring 1 green gummy bear Instructions: Spoon about a teaspoon of white frosting onto a piece of parchment paper and spread into a small circle. To make the hot dog b...
Pumpkin Cheese Ball 3 cups orange cheese puffs 2 pounds cream cheese, at room temperature 3 cups shredded Cheddar 1/4 cup chopped chives Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 bell pepper with a long stem Crackers, for serving Instructions: Put the cheese puffs in a food processor and process until finely ground...
Cream of Fresh Tomato Soup 3 tablespoons good olive oil 1 1/2 cups chopped red onions (2 onions) 2 carrots, unpeeled and chopped 1 tablespoon minced garlic (3 cloves) 4 pounds vine-ripened tomatoes, coarsely chopped (5 large) 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1/4 cup packed chopped fresh basil leaves, plu...
Gin and Elderflower Martini 1 lemon 1/4 cup sugar 2 cups gin 3/4 cup elderflower liqueur, such as St. Germain 1 1/2 cups ice Instructions: Remove 8 thin strips of zest from the lemon using a vegetable peeler and set aside. Thinly slice the lemon into rounds and put into a small saucepan along with the sugar and 1/3 cup...
Mondian 1 pound semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate 2 ounces shelled Italian pistachios, toasted 2 ounces dried apricots, cut to 6 wedges 2 ounces dried cranberries 2 ounces whole blanched hazelnuts, toasted Instructions: Temper the chocolate. Place in a pastry bag with a small round tip. Pipe 1-inch rounds onto parchm...
Chicken Yakitori 10 bamboo skewers 1/2 cup soy sauce 1/2 cup sake or dry sherry 2 teaspoons sugar 1 tablespoon peeled and grated fresh ginger 2 tablespoons snipped chives 2 pounds chicken breast fillets 12 scallions (shallots/spring onions), dark green tops removed olive oil, for brushing 1/2 cup soy sauce, for dipping...
Spiked Arnold Palmers 8 orange pekoe tea bags 1 cup sugar 1 cup fresh lemon juice (from 6 to 8 lemons), plus lemon slices for garnish 1 1/2 cups vodka Fresh mint, for garnish Instructions: Put the tea bags in a large heatproof pitcher and pour in 5 cups boiling water. Let steep about 10 minutes. Discard the tea bags. P...
Hazelnut Truffles 1 cup hazelnuts 3 1/2 ounces good bittersweet chocolate 3 1/2 ounces good semisweet chocolate 1/2 cup heavy cream 1 1/2 tablespoons hazelnut liqueur (recommended: Frangelico) 1 tablespoon prepared coffee 1/2 teaspoon good vanilla extract Instructions: Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Chop the hazeln...
Crab and Tomato Quiche One 9-inch frozen pie shell 1/4 cup minced fresh chives 1/2 cup jumbo lump crabmeat, picked through for shells 1/2 cup quartered cherry tomatoes 1 cup shredded mozzarella 1 1/4 cups half-and-half 3 large eggs 1/8 teaspoon cayenne Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper Instructions: Par-bake ...
Chocolate Covered Apples 6 medium sweet-tart apples, such as Braeburn, Fuji, or Gala Popsicle sticks 1 pound semisweet chocolate, cut into chunks 1 cup M & M's, chopped pistachios, shredded coconut, toffee pieces, or crushed Oreos Instructions: Twist off the stems from the apples and push a Popsicle stick down into the...
Buttermilk Pecan Chicken 2 (8-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 cup buttermilk 1 cup toasted pecans 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs 1/3 cup vegetable oil Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper Instructions: Place each chicken breast between 2 pieces of plastic wrap and gently flatten with a meat mallet or hea...
Spicy Muffin Tin Tacos Nonstick cooking spray, for spraying the muffin tins and tortillas Six 6-inch flour tortillas Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1/2 onion, finely chopped 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1 teaspoon Worcester...
Fried Potatoes with Spicy Aioli 1 1/2 pounds 1- to 2-inch Yukon gold potatoes (about 16) Kosher salt 1 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons Sriracha 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1 clove garlic, minced 1 lime, zested and juiced Kosher salt Favorite fat, for frying (I love saved bacon fat or duck fat) 2 scallions, thinly sliced o...
Honey Tangerine Gelatin Eight 2-gram sheets gelatin or 2 tablespoons/30ml powdered gelatin 4 cups fresh honey tangerine juice (12 to 15 tangerines) Zest of 1 honey tangerine 1/2 cup/125ml sugar Whipped cream, for serving Cookies, for serving Instructions: If using gelatin sheets, soak them in a bowl of cold water for a...
Baked Eggs with Salsa Verde Vegetable oil, as needed 1/3 cup Salsa Verde, recipe follows 4 large eggs Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup shredded Monterey jack cheese (about 1/2 ounce) 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves Corn tortillas, for serving, optional Hot sauce, for serving, optional Cho...
Orzo and Tomato Salad in Lemon Cups 1 pound orzo 2 cloves garlic, chopped 2 lemons, juiced 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved 1/4 cup roughly chopped Italian parsley leaves 6 lemons Instructions: For the salad: In salted, boiling water, cook the orzo until al dente. Strain and cool. Whisk toge...
Vanilla French Toast 2 eggs 1/2 cup milk 2 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon Spice Islands® Pure Vanilla Extract 1/4 teaspoon Spice Islands® Ground Saigon Cinnamon 1 tablespoon butter 6 slices bread Instructions: Whisk eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla and cinnamon in a medium bowl. Melt butter in skillet over medium-high heat. ...
S'mores Martini 1 bottle (750 ml) vanilla-flavored vodka 9 cinnamon sticks Marshmallow cream, for the glass Fine graham cracker crumbs, for the glass Cocoa powder, for the glass 1 ounce Drambuie (honey-flavored scotch) 1 ounce chocolate liqueur (preferably Godiva) Dash of chocolate bitters 2 ounces heavy cream 1 teaspo...