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Hawaiian Napoleon Vegetable oil, for deep frying 12 pasta sheets, cut into twenty four 3-by-2-inch triangles 3 tablespoons sugar 3 ounces heavy cream 6 ounces Hershey's milk chocolate, chopped Coconut Caramel: 1 cup sugar 1 cup coconut milk 1/2 fresh pineapple, cut into a small dice 2 tablespoons butter 1 vanilla bean,...
Twice Baked Potatoes 4 large russet potatoes, each about 3/4 pound each, scrubbed and dried 2 to 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/3 cup sour cream 1 scallion, finely chopped Freshly grated nutmeg, optional 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper Instructions: Preheat the oven to 400 de...
Sauteed Garlic Spinach 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 pound spinach, stemmed and left with some water clinging after washing Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper Instructions: Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and stir in the garlic. Cook, stirring, for 15 seconds. ...
Butterfly Shrimp Parmigiana 1 (20 oz) package SeaPak® Jumbo Butterfly Shrimp - Oven Crispy or SeaPak® Butterfly Shrimp - Oven Crispy 1 jar spaghetti sauce 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese 1/2 Tablespoon Italian seasoning 1 small package angel hair pasta Instructions: PREHEAT oven to 450 d...
Ham and Mushroom French Rolled Omelet 3 large eggs Kosher salt Olive oil One 6-to-8-ounce ham steak, cut into 1/4-inch cubes 4 cremini mushrooms, sliced 2 ounces fontina cheese, shredded 2 ounces Gruyere, shredded Chives, for garnish Instructions: Whisk the eggs together with a splash of cool water in a m...
Drunken Donuts Cocktail 2 ounces espresso vodka 1 ounce chocolate liqueur 1 ounce coffee liqueur 2 ounces chilled or room temperature coffee Splash of hazelnut coffee creamer Donut hole Instructions: In a shaker with ice, add espresso vodka, chocolate and coffee liqueurs, coffee and creamer and shake until mixed and cr...
Dirty Mary Celery salt Ice 1 shot pepper vodka (recommended: Absolut) 1 shot vodka 1 shot tomato juice Dash olive juice Olives Instructions: Moisten rim of glass with water. Dip martini glass in celery salt. Fill a martini shaker with ice. Add pepper vodka, vodka, tomato juice, and olive juice. Shake. Strain into marti...
Couture Caramel Apples 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 cup light corn syrup 1 teaspoon fine sea salt 6 Granny Smith apples 1/2 stick butter, softened 1 cup heavy cream 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Chopped pecans Toasted coconut Ginger snap crumbs Halloween sprinkles Special equipment: 6 chopsticks Instructions: Put the sugar in ...
Exotic Fruit Salad 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar, plus extra for dusting 1 to 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon ground Chinese 5-spice powder 2 ripe mangoes, papayas or pineapple, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice 1/2 pint raspberries 4 to 6 kiwis, peeled and cut into thin rounds ...
Puffed Millet and Brown Rice Treats 6 tablespoons unsalted butter 10 ounces mini marshmallows 1 tablespoon honey 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Pinch kosher salt 4 cups crispy brown rice cereal 4 cups puffed millet Instructions: Line a 9-inch by 13-inch pan with foil, leaving a 2-inch overhang on two sides. Lightly ...
Roast Beef Wraps With Dill Slaw 3 cups shredded coleslaw mix 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar 1/4 teaspoon sugar 1/4 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons sour cream 2 tablespoons horseradish, drained Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 1/4 pound sliced dill-flavored havarti cheese 1/2 pound deli-sli...
Lentil Brownies Nonstick cooking spray 1/2 cup dry light brown lentils 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats 1/4 cup cocoa powder 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 cup natural applesauce 1/3 cup honey 1/4 cup creamy almond butter 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1...
Tortilla Soup 3 dried mulato or ancho chile peppers 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 onion, sliced 3 cloves garlic, smashed 1 28-ounce can plum tomatoes 1 tablespoon coriander seeds 1 teaspoon ground cumin 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth 2 bay leaves 4 sprigs fresh thyme Kosher salt 1 to 2 grilled chicken breasts,...
Lettuce Wedges With Blue Cheese Dressing Juice of 1 large lemon 1 cup mayonnaise 1 cup buttermilk 1/2 cup sour cream 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder 6 ounces blue cheese, crumbled (about 1 1/2 cups) 2 heads iceberg lettuce 10 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled 1 medium tomato, finely diced Fre...
Hummus 4 cups garbanzo beans, drained 1 cup tahini 1 cup lemon juice 3/4 cup minced garlic 1/2 cup canola oil 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoons black pepper Instructions: Place all the ingredients in a mixing bowl. Mix with a wire whisk until smooth. Place in 2 plastic containers and refrigerate.
Ceviche Shooter 3 pounds fresh skinless snapper fillet 2 lemons, juiced 2 limes, juiced 1 red pepper, finely diced 1 green pepper, finely diced 1 yellow pepper, finely diced 1 red onion, finely diced 2 jalapenos, seeded and finely diced 1/2 cup whole cilantro leaves 1/2 cup whole parsley leaves 1/2 cup extra-virgin oli...
Fried Camembert Cheese with Currant Coulis 2 pints fresh or frozen red currants, stemmed and washed, or frozen or fresh raspberries 1 cup sugar 1 tablespoon currant vodka 1 1/2 pounds Camembert cheese 3 eggs 1 cup flour 1 cup fine dry bread crumbs 4 cups peanut oil for frying Instructions: Prepare Currant Coulis: Place...
Italian Fish 1/2 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon freshly minced rosemary leaves 1/4 tablespoon freshly chopped thyme leaves 1 tablespoon freshly chopped garlic 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar 3/4 cup vegetable oil 3/4 cup olive oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 medium tomatoes, diced 2 tablespoons minced garlic...
Passion Fruit Flip 1/4 cup frozen raspberries 1 tablespoon passion fruit juice 1 tablespoon lime juice 4 ounces yogurt 1 tablespoon honey Instructions: Place all the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
Baby Back Ribs 2 full racks (quartered) baby back ribs 1-quart beef broth 2 cups barbeque sauce (recommended: Bullseye Original Barbeque Sauce) 1 cup honey Instructions: Place ribs and beef broth in a large heavy pot or Dutch oven, and add enough water to fully cover ribs. Simmer over low heat for about 1 hour. Once te...
Italian Party Sub 1 14-inch loaf Italian bread 1/2 pound sliced mortadella 1/4 pound sliced capicola 1/4 pound sliced Genoa salami or hot soppressata 1/4 pound sliced prosciutto 1/4 pound sliced aged provolone cheese 2 1/3 cups giardiniera (Italian pickled vegetables), drained and chopped 1 cup sliced pitted Cerignola ...
Stuffed Baked Potato 4 large russet baking potatoes (such as Idaho) 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons light cream Salt and freshly-ground pepper 1/2 cup grated Gruyere cheese Garnish: chopped parsley Instructions: Preheat oven to 500 degrees. Scrub potatoes, dry thoroughly and prick several times with a fork.. Bake di...
Ed's Mom's Meatloaf 1/2 cup olive oil 4 pounds red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and minced 4 pounds onion, trimmed and minced 1 1/2 cups minced garlic 1 1/2 cups soy sauce 6 tablespoons salt 4 tablespoons black pepper 24 eggs 6 cups cream 10 pounds bread crumbs 31 pounds ground beef 3 1/2 cups tomato paste Meatloaf Grav...
Lean and Mean Ostrich Burgers with Grilled Bread and Butter Pickles Olive or vegetable oil, for grilling 2 pounds ground ostrich meat Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 large sandwich-size whole-grain or whole-wheat English muffins, split 1/4 cup low-fat Greek yogurt 1/4 cup whiskey-flavored whole-grain Di...
Corn on the Cobb Salad Wrap with Grilled Onion Blue Cheese Dressing 2 whole skinless boneless chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 pounds total) Salt and freshly ground pepper 1 tablespoon olive oil 6 slices prosciutto 2 ripe avocados 1/2 head romaine, rinsed, spun dry, and finely chopped (about 4 cups) 1 cup cooked corn (fres...
Individual Crunch Cake Nonstick cooking spray 1/2 cup (1 stick) plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 3/4 cups pastry flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 1/2 cups firmly packed brown sugar 2 large eggs 1 1/2 cups pureed ripe bananas 4 ounces sour cream 2 teaspoo...
Old-Fashioned American Meatloaf 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for baking dish 1/2 cup finely chopped scallions (white and green parts) 1/4 cup grated carrots 1/4 cup finely chopped onion 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder ...
Biscuits and Gravy 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting 3 tablespoons granulated sugar 4 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar 1/2 teaspoon salt 12 tablespoons cold or frozen salted butter (1 1/2 sticks), cut into pea-size pieces, plus more for serving 1 cup cold whole milk 1 large e...
Simple Sorbetto One 10-ounce bag frozen mixed berries 1/4 cup pure maple syrup Pinch kosher salt 1 tablespoon vodka, optional (see Cook's Note) Instructions: Add the berries, syrup, salt and vodka, if using, to a high-speed blender. Pulse the mixture to create a coarse puree. Scrape down the sides of the blender w...
Brussels Sprouts with Candied Walnuts and Green Apple 1/4 cup walnut pieces 1 tablespoon butter Salt 2 sprigs fresh rosemary, leaves picked 2 tablespoons honey 2 pints Brussels sprouts, halved or quartered depending on size 1 tablespoon canola oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 Granny Smith apples, peeled, and ...
Grilled Mahi Mahi Sandwiches 1/4 cup ketchup 2 teaspoons soy sauce 1 teaspoon chili-garlic sauce 1/4 teaspoon toasted sesame oil Kosher salt 2 teaspoons paprika 2 teaspoons packed light brown sugar 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 4 5- to 6-ounce skinless mahi mahi fillets Freshly ground black peppe...
Crispy Pan Seared Florida Snapper with Passion Fruit Cream and Florida Citrus and Shaved Fennel Salad, Garnished with Sauteed Florida Gulf Shrimp and Spicy Green Mango Jam 6 (5-ounce) fresh Florida snapper fillets, skin on 1/2 cup cornstarch Sea salt and fresh ground black pepper 1/2 cup canola oil 2 Florida passion fr...
Bittersweet Chocolate Ganache - 2 Ways 8 ounces good bittersweet chocolate 1/2 cup heavy cream 1/2 teaspoon instant coffee granules Instructions: To make the ganache, place the chocolate, heavy cream and instant coffee granules in a heat-proof bowl over a pot of simmering water. Melt the chocolate until it's just melte...
Ancho Dusted Pan Seared Monkfish with Green Curry-Roasted Corn Sauce and Roasted Corn Relish 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large red onion, finely chopped 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 cup dry white wine 2 tablespoons green curry paste 4 cups clam stock 2 corn husks, chopped 1 cup heavy cream 1 cup roasted corn kernels...
Amaretto Coffee 1-2 shots of amaretto strong coffee whipped cream cinnamon sticks cinnamon nutmeg Instructions: Pour in Amaretto in a clear glass mug and add coffee. Garnish with whipped cream, cinnamon, nutmeg and cinnamon stick.
Vanilla Whipped Cream 1 1/2 cups heavy cream 2 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract Instructions: Put the cream in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment. Whip until foamy and then add the sugar and vanilla bean paste or extract. Beat until soft peaks form. Be careful not...
Janette's Banana Yogurt Pops 8 ripe bananas 1 cup nonfat vanilla yogurt 1/2 cup multicolored sprinkles 1/2 cup low-fat granola 1/2 cup crushed cereal (such as: Fruit Loops) 1/2 cup chopped nuts Instructions: Line a baking sheet with waxed paper. Peel the bananas and cut them in 1/2 crosswise. Insert a popsicle stick in...
Cranberry Almond Spinach Salad ¼ cup sliced almonds 1 bag (9 oz.) spinach leaves ½ cup Hidden Valley® The Original Ranch® Light Dressing or Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Dressing ½ cup dried cranberries ¼ cup feta cheese crumbled Freshly ground black pepper to taste Instructions: 1. In a dry skillet over medium heat, ...
Virgin Mary 2 dashes Worcestershire 2 dashes hot sauce Pinch salt Pinch freshly ground pepper Pinch horseradish 1/4-ounce fresh lemon juice 5 ounces tomato juice Lemon wedge, for garnish Celery branch for garnish Instructions: In a mixing glass filled with ice add, Worcestershire, hot sauce, salt, pepper, horseradish, ...
Scoopable Mediterranean Chopped Salad 12 ounces radishes, chopped (about 2 bunches) 2 cups cooked fresh or frozen corn kernels (from about 4 ears corn) 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley 4 mini cucumbers, ends trimmed, chopped (2 cups) 3 scallions, white and green parts, chopped (1/2 cup) 2 medium tomatoes, see...
Nacho French Fries 1 1/4 cups frozen waffle fries (from a 20-ounce bag) 1/2 cup prepared chili, no beans 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese 1/4 cup salsa 6 cherry tomatoes, sliced in half 2 tablespoons sour cream 1/4 cup guacamole Pickled jalapeños, optional 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves Instructions:...
Bloody Mary Steak 2 tablespoons avocado oil (you can use any other high smoke point oil such as grapeseed or canola) 1 scallion, sliced, reserving darkest green tips for garnish 1 large clove garlic, minced (use rasp grater for speed) Juice of 1/2 lemon 1 cup bloody mary mix or tomato juice 4 to 6 dashes Worces...
Kale and Portobello Mushrooms 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 4 portobello mushroom caps, sliced 1 1/4 pounds kale, stemmed and chopped Salt and pepper Freshly grated nutmeg, to taste, about 1/4 teaspoon 1/2 cup dry Italian red wine Instructions: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with extra-virgin olive o...
Watermelon Shark One 18- to 20-pound seedless watermelon 2 pints blueberries 1 cantaloupe 1 honeydew Instructions: Cut off the stem end of the watermelon at an angle slightly less than 45 degrees. Reserve the piece. Set the watermelon cut-side down on a work surface. To make the jaws and teeth: Find the brown dot t...
Arugula-Prosciutto Pizza 1 pound pizza dough, at room temperature All-purpose flour, for dusting Cornmeal, for dusting 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 clove garlic, grated 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 4 cups ...
Beachcomber 1.25 oz. Smirnoff No.21 Vodka 0.25 oz. Captain Morgan Parrot Bay Coconut Rum 0.5 oz. pineapple juice 0.25 oz. orange juice 1 slice(s) orange Instructions: Add pineapple juice, orange juice, Smirnoff No.21 Vodka, Captain Morgan Parrot Bay Coconut Rum. Shake with ice and strain into an ice-filled rocks glass....
Chicken Stir-Fry with Spicy Peanut Sauce 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon hot sauce 1 tablespoon sesame oil 1 knob ginger, grated (to equal about 1 tablespoon) 5 large cloves garlic, grated 1 pound boneless, skinless chic...
Turkey-Escarole Soup with Farfalline 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 leeks (white and light green parts only), thinly sliced 3 stalks celery, chopped 3 carrots, chopped 2 parsnips, chopped 4 quarts Turkey Broth, recipe follows Kosher salt 1 small head escarole, chopped 2 wide strips lemon zest (removed with a ...
Red Sangria 1 orange, sliced 1 lime, sliced 1 apple, cored and sliced 1 bottle red wine 3 cups white rum 1/2 cup orange flavored liqueur, recommended: Cointreau 1 cup orange juice 1/2 cup pomegranate juice 3 tablespoons sugar 1 quart club soda, to taste Instructions: To a pitcher add orange, lime, apple and cover with ...
Sunny's Nunya Business Tropical Baked Beans One 28-ounce can baked beans 1 1/2 cups (9 ounces) fresh mango salsa (fresh, like, not jarred) 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes Instructions: Add the baked beans to a small pot on medium-high heat. Cook, stirring frequently, until it bubbles, about 5 minutes. Remove from the...
Chocolate Devils Baking spray, for spraying parchment 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 cups granulated sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 sticks (1 cup) butter 4 heaping tablespoons cocoa 1/2 cup buttermilk 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 eggs, beaten 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 cup milk 1 teaspo...
Chicken Enchiladas 3 tablespoons butter 1/3 cup broken spaghetti or orzo 2 cloves garlic, peeled 1 small to medium onion, peeled 1 ripe tomato 1 cup long-grain rice 4 dried guajillo chile peppers or dried red New Mexico chile peppers, stemmed 2 cups chicken stock 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil Generous pinch saffr...
White Chocolate Chip-Peanut Cookies 1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 large egg 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon fine salt 2/3 cup white chocolate chips 1/3 cup roughl...
Taleggio and Ham Grilled Cheese 4 slices ham 4 slices pumpernickel bread 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 bunch pencil-thin asparagus, cleaned and thinly sliced 1 cup shredded Taleggio cheese Instructions: Fry the ham in a medium skillet until nicely warmed; set aside. Spread the pumpernickel slices with the mayonnaise. P...
Houston's-Style Kale Salad 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 1 tablespoon honey dijon mustard 1 teaspoon sugar 2 pinches cayenne pepper Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/3 cup roasted peanut oil 8 cups chopped curly kale leaves (from one 10-ounce bunch) 1 1/2 cups finely shredded green cabbage (about 1/4 small head...
Pineapple Coconut Pie 1 whole fresh coconut 2 cups/500ml almond flour 1 cup/250ml butter, at room temperature 1 cup/250ml confectioners' sugar 2 eggs 1 cup/250ml all-purpose flour, plus more for the work surface 1/2 cup/125ml confectioners' sugar Zest of 1 lime 3/4 cup/180ml cold butter, cubed 2 large or 3 small egg yo...
Salt and Pepper Red Crab: Cua Rang Muoi 1 tablespoon salt 1 teaspoon fine white pepper 1 teaspoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon five spice powder 2 (14 ounce/400 g each) live crabs, blue swimmer or mud crab Vegetable oil, for deep-frying Potato starch, for dusting 3 red Asian shallots, finely diced 2 cloves garlic, finely diced 3...
Grilled Hearts of Romaine 2 hearts romaine lettuce 2 tablespoons olive oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper Instructions: Preheat the grill or a grill pan. Cut each heart of romaine in half lengthwise, leaving the end intact so each half holds together. Cut the tops of the lettuce, if necessary. Brush with olive ...
Blueberry Maple Syrup 3 cups blueberries 1 cup maple syrup Instructions: Combine 1 1/2 cups berries and syrup in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook until berries are slightly softened, about 2 minutes, then mash using the back of a spoon. Simmer until mixture foams up a bit, about 1 to 2 minutes more. Remove from ...
Almond Apricot Tart 1/3 cup sugar 2/3 cup slivered almonds, slightly toasted 6 tablespoons butter 1 eggs 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon almond extract 1 1/2 tablespoons flour 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed 6 fresh or canned apricot halves, pits removed 1/4 cup whole almonds, skin on Confectioners' sugar,...
Rosemary-Skewered Swordfish Kebabs 11/2 cups extra-virgin olive oil 11/2 tablespoons grated lemon zest (from 2 medium lemons) 11/2 tablespoons grated orange zest 1 tablespoon chopped thyme Four 12-inch rosemary branches, leaves removed and chopped, branches reserved (see Cook's Note) 2 pounds swordfish, cut into approx...
Sausage, Peppers and Onions 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 1/2 pounds mild or hot sausages links 5 medium red bell peppers, cut into thin strips 2 large red onions, thinly sliced into rings 1 tablespoon tomato paste 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup chicken stock Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 6 hoagi...
Seared Beef Tournedos with Herb-Roasted Potatoes and Sauce au Poivre (Delmonico Steakhouse) 1 teaspoon salt 6 (3-ounce) beef tournedos 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons cracked black pepper 4 teaspoons vegetable oil 1 to 2 tablespoons brandy, for flambeing 1 tablespoon coarsely ground black pepper 1 tablespoon ...
Town Talk Diner - Brat Burger 2 tablespoons freshly ground white pepper 2 teaspoons rubbed sage 1 teaspoon ground mace 1 teaspoon ground celery seed 1 3/4 pounds pork shoulder, diced 1/4 pound fat back, diced 2 tablespoons kosher salt 1 tablespoon brat spice mix 1 cup store-bought sauerkraut 1 tablespoon diced bacon 1/...
White Chocolate-Strawberry Snack Mix One 1.2-ounce bag freeze-dried strawberries (about 1 1/2 cups) 1 cup confectioners' sugar 5 cups crisp rice cereal squares, such as Rice Chex 4 cups honey whole-grain oat cereal, such as Honey Nut Cheerios Three 4-ounce bars white chocolate, chopped 1 cup pink candy-coated chocolate...
Green Bean and Potato Casserole Unsalted butter for greasing baking dish 2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, unpeeled, sliced 1/8-inch thick 1¾ cups heavy cream 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme ¾ teaspoon kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1/2 pound green beans, trimmed and cut in halves o...
Ice Cream Cones 3 large egg whites 2/3 cup (70 grams) confectioners' sugar 3 tablespoons (42 grams) unsalted butter, melted 1 tablespoon (21 grams) honey 3/4 cup (100 grams) all-purpose flour Instructions: Combine the egg whites and confectioners' sugar in a small bowl. Mix with a fork to avoid incorporating ai...
Citrus Berry Spritz 8 ounces rose citrus vermouth, such as Lillet 8 ounces club soda 8 berries (raspberries, blueberries or blackberries) 4 berry ice cubes (see Cook's Note) 4 fresh mint leaves Instructions: Combine the vermouth with the club soda in a pitcher. Pour into 4 glasses. Divide the berries and ice cub...
Microwave Cherry-Almond Crisp 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces 1/4 cup plus 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar 2 tablespoons sliced almonds, preferably skin-on 2 tablespoons old-fashioned rolled oats 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon Kosher salt One 16-ounce bag frozen c...
Deviled Egg Cake Cooking spray 2 16-to-18-ounce boxes white cake mix (plus required ingredients) 4 freeze-dried strawberries, finely crushed 2 3-inch pieces green sour straws or licorice lace 1 1/2 cups sugar 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar Pinch of salt 3 large egg whites Yellow food coloring Instructions: Coat a 1 1/2-q...
Mushroom and Herb Crostini 1 crusty French baguette, cut into 24 slices 1/2 cup olive oil 1/4 cup grated Gruyere cheese 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 5 cups button mushrooms (or a mushroom mix), sliced 1/2 cup white wine 1 tablespoon tamari A pinch of sea salt 1/4 cup chopped chives 1/4 cup chopped fresh f...
Double-Fried French Fries 4 (4 to 5-inches long) russet potatoes (about 2 pounds) 2 quarts canola oil 1 tablespoons fine-grain sea salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Instructions: Peel potatoes on the sides, leaving the ends with the skin on. Cut the potatoes into 1/3-inch slices and then slice into 1/3-inch s...
Lemon Curd 1 cup sugar 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest, plus 1/2 cup lemon juice (from 2 to 3 lemons) Pinch of salt 3 large eggs plus 3 egg yolks 4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces Instructions: Whisk the sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice and salt in a medium saucepan. Whisk the whole eggs and yolks ...
Potato Salad with Pickle Relish 5 pounds red potatoes, peeled and cut in 1/2-inch cubes 2 teaspoons salt, plus more to taste 4 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and diced 3/4 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup sweet pickle relish Black pepper Instructions: Place the potatoes in a medium saucepan or pressure cooker (see Note). Add...
Incredibly Crisp Gingersnaps 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 teaspoons ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter 1 cup sugar 1 large egg 1/4 cup molasses 1/2 cup sugar in a shallow bowl, for finishing Instructio...
Asparagus and Chicken Stir-fry 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 2 breasts) 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 (2-inch) piece peeled fresh ginger, cut into thin matchsticks 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon sugar 1 tablespoon cornstarch plus 1 teaspoon 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt 1 tablespoon dry sherry 3/4 cup...
Mini Crab Cakes with Mango Salsa 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1/2 teaspoon seafood seasoning, such as Old Bay 2 scallions, finely chopped 1 large egg 1/2 lemon, finely zested Kosher salt 4 slices white sandwich bread, crusts removed, cut or torn into small pieces 1 pound jumbo lump c...
Red Wine Slushie 2 cups frozen mixed berries, plus extra for garnish 1 cup ice 1 cup sweet red wine, preferably Manischewitz Concord grape Sweetened condensed coconut milk, for garnish Instructions: Chill 2 highball glasses. Add the berries, ice and wine to a high-speed blender. Puree until smooth; the mixture wil...
Sauteed Veal Medallions with Sage and Mushrooms 3 tablespoons olive oil 1-1/4 pounds veal tenderloin (also called filet) cut into 8 equal medallions Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 1 cup parboiled pearl onions (frozen are fine) 12 ounces fresh, cleaned, sliced mushrooms such as cremini, portobello, shiita...
Ohsek Kkochi Jeon (Sanjeok) 6 cylindrical tteok (Korean rice cakes) Twelve 3.5-inch imitation crab sticks 3 to 4 scallions, white and light green parts only 3 strips pre-cut danmuji or pickled yellow radish (about 2 ounces; see Cook\u2019s Note) 4 ounces Korean smoked fish ham (from a 16-ounce slab; see Cook\u2019s Not...
Pompidou Potato Leek Soup 6 potatoes, peeled and cut into large pieces 8 leeks, whites only, soaked in salt water to remove grit 3 stalks celery, roughly chopped 1 medium onion, peeled and quartered 1 bay leaf 2 quarts chicken stock 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup (4 ounces or 1 stick) melted butter 1 cup heavy cream...
Grape Lime Ricky Juice of 1/2 lime 2 ounces Grape Simple Syrup, recipe follows Ginger ale or sparkling water, for finishing 1/2 cup grape jelly Instructions: Combine the lime juice and Grape Simple Syrup in a highball or wine glass. Top off with some ginger ale or sparking water. Add ice, then stir and serve immediatel...
Roasted Beet Salad with Arugula, Pistachios and Shaved Pecorino 4 large beets, red, golden, or Chioggia or any combination 8 to 10 baby beets- any color or combo 2 cups baby arugula 2 to 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 2 to 3 tablespoons high quality extra-virgin olive oil Salt 1/4 cup pistachios, toasted and chopped 1/...
Pepperoni Pretzels 1 1/2 tablespoons dry active yeast 1 tablespoon agave nectar 2 1/2 cups whole-wheat flour 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting 1 teaspoon sea salt 2 large eggs 2 cups shredded mozzarella 1/2 cup shredded parmesan, plus more for sprinkling 1 1/3 cups diced pepperoni Coarse salt Instruct...
Bonnie's Italian Stew Whole milk, enough to just cover bread Two 1-inch slices good-quality white bread, crust trimmed 1 1/2 pounds ground beef About 1/2 cup grated pecorino cheese or Parmigiano-Reggiano About 3 tablespoons EVOO 1 teaspoon fennel seed 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 2 to 3 cloves garlic, grated or...
Hot Buttered Rum 2 sticks (1 cup) salted butter, at room temperature 1 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup honey 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice 16 to 20 ounces dark rum Boiling water, for serving Canned whipped cream, for serving, optional Mini marshmallows, for ...
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...
\O My Ganache\ Cherry Macaroon Torte 1 roll (16.5 oz) Pillsbury® refrigerated sugar cookies 1 1/4 cups whipping cream 2/3 cup Hershey's® Special Dark® chocolate baking chips 1/3 cup Fisher® Chef's Naturals® Blanched Slivered Almonds 1 cup flaked coconut 1 jar Smucker's® Cherry Preserves, (1 cup) 1 cup sweetened dried c...
Nuevo Latino Shrimp and Grits 3 cups water or shrimp stock 1 cup white corn grits 1 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup shredded manchego 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese 2 tablespoons chipotles in adobo, pureed 4 tablespoons unsalted butter Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 pound Kentucky freshwater pra...
Slow-Cooker Beef and Barley 1 1/4 pounds boneless beef chuck (in one piece) 1 cup pearl barley 1/2 pound cremini mushrooms, quartered 4 stalks celery, quartered 6 medium carrots, quartered 2 medium leeks, sliced (white and light green parts only) 1 sprig thyme 4 cups low-sodium beef broth 1 tablespoon soy sauce Kosher ...
Produce Drawer Primavera Kosher salt 12 ounces linguini 3 tablespoons olive oil 3 tablespoons butter 1 orange bell pepper, thinly sliced 1 yellow squash, halved and cut into half-moons 5 to 6 asparagus spears, cut into 1-inch pieces 3 to 4 cremini mushrooms, thinly sliced Freshly ground black pepper 1 cup diced ham 1 s...
Pimiento Cheesy Mac Kosher salt 1 pound macaroni or any short cut pasta or whole-wheat short cut pasta 4 tablespoons butter 1 clove garlic, grated or finely chopped 1/4 cup grated or very finely chopped onion 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 cups milk, room temperature 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika, 1/2 palmful 1 teaspoon d...
Garlic and Crab Noodles Kosher salt 2 pounds cleaned, poached, halved, and cracked Dungeness crab 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil 6 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger 1 pound fresh egg linguine 1/4 cup soy sauce 2 tablespoons sambal 1 tablespoon fermented black bean sauce 3 tablespoons ch...
Cookies 'n Cream Fudge 3 (6 oz.) pkgs. white chocolate baking squares 1 (14 oz.) can Eagle Brand® Sweetened Condensed Milk 1/8 tsp. salt 3 cups (about 20 cookies) coarsely crushed chocolate creme-filled sandwich cookies Instructions: LINE 8-inch square pan with wax paper, extending paper over edges of pan. MELT white c...
Kitschy Canapes X 3 White bread, cut into skinny rectangles Lemon mayonnaise Asparagus tips, blanched Radish, sliced Cucumber, sliced Salt and freshly ground black pepper Horseradish mascarpone Sprig fresh dill Cherry tomatoes Tapenade Chevre (goat cheese) Fresh basil leaves leaves, shredded Instructions: Canape 1: Cut...
Crispy Whole Thai Fried Fish with Ginger Tamarind Sauce and Coconut-Cilantro Rice Pilaf 1/4 cup canola oil, plus more for deep frying 8 cloves garlic, slivered 1/2 cup thinly sliced shallots 1/4 cup grated fresh ginger 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup tamarind paste 2 tablespoons fish sauce ...
Lobster and Prawn Risotto Olive oil 2 cloves garlic, pressed, plus 2 whole cloves 1/2 white onion, diced 1 1/8 cup Arborio rice 1/4 cup sauvignon blanc or other white wine Salt 2 cups chicken broth Black truffle oil, for drizzling 1/4 cup grated Parmesan 2 teaspoons mascarpone Freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup plus 1...
Thanksgiving in a Cone 1 large egg 1 large egg white 1/2 cup sugar 2/3 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger Pinch salt 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter Leftover stuffing Leftover turkey Leftover mashed potatoes Leftover gravy Cranberry sauce Pistac...
Crispy Baby Potato Bites with Sour Cream and Bacon 1 1/2 pounds baby potatoes Kosher salt 1/4 cup canola oil 2 tablespoons chopped rosemary leaves Freshly ground black pepper 8 strips bacon 1 cup sour cream 1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard 2 tablespoons chopped chives, divided Instructions: Put the potatoes into a larg...
Spiced Biscuits 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting 2 tablespoons baking powder 2 tablespoons za'atar 1 tablespoon sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 6 tablespoons cold butter, cut into cubes 1 1/2 cups cold milk 2 tablespoons vegetable oil Instructions: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Combine the fl...