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Chocolate-Dipped Cannoli with Orange Ricotta Filling 8 store-bought cannoli shells 1 (12-ounce) bag semisweet chocolate chips 1 quart good-quality ricotta cheese 2 cups confectioners' sugar 1 teaspoon fresh orange zest 1/4 cup chopped citron (candied orange peel) 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Instructions: For the chocol...
Blackberry Hand Pies 2 cups blackberries, fresh or frozen 2/3 cup granulated sugar 1 tablespoon cornstarch Zest and juice of 1 lemon 1 box premade pie dough (2 rounds) All-purpose flour, for dusting 2 ounces cream cheese, cut into 8 cubes and chilled 1 large egg, lightly beaten 1/4 cup raw or turbinado sugar Instructio...
Herb Frittata 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, or more if needed 2 tablespoons minced chives or onions 1 1/2 cups fresh herbs and greens, all carefully cleaned and dried, then torn into small pieces 12 large eggs 6 tablespoons whole or low-fat milk 1 tablespoon unbleached all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons grated aged or se...
Veggie-Packed Autumn Minestrone 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 pound sweet Italian sausage, removed from casings and crumbled 4 ribs celery, diced 3 medium carrots, diced 1 medium yellow onion, diced 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary 1 tablespoon tomato paste 3 cloves garlic, minced 8 cups chicken stock One 28-...
Chocolate Caliente Cookies 1 3/4 cups (11.5-oz. pkg.) NESTLE/7reg; TOLL HOUSE® Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chunks, divided 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/16 teaspoon (pinch) ground cayenne pepper 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened 1/2 cup granulated su...
Punch Royal 3 lemons 3/4 cup sugar 3/4 cup lemon juice 12 ounces ruby port 12 ounces high-proof rum (recommended: Smith and Cross) 12 ounces cognac 6 cups water Nutmeg, for garnish Instructions: Peel the lemons with a small knife, trying to get as little of the white pith as possible. Put the lemon peels in a large ser...
Spicy Squid Salad with Cucumber and Capers 2 1/4 pounds squid, cleaned, scored on the inside and sliced into strips 2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 long red chile, seeded and finely chopped 1 Lebanese or English cucumber, peeled, halved, seeded and cut into small half-moons 1/2 pound yel...
Herbed Chicken with Spring Vegetables 1/4 cup chopped fresh thyme leaves 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon fennel seeds 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 3 boneless, skin-on chicken breasts 3 bone-in, skin-on thighs 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 tab...
Mediterranean Pasta with Lamb Meatballs 1 1/2 pounds ground lamb Spice mix, divided, recipe follows 15 mini unsalted matzoh crackers, ground into crumbs 5 cloves garlic, minced, divided 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1 cup feta cheese, divided 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 shallots, minced 2 (28-ounce) cans diced tomatoes...
Chicken Kurma 1/4 cup grated unsweetened coconut 1 1/2 tablespoons raw cashew pieces 1 tablespoon white poppy seeds (optional) 5 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 1/2 cups thinly sliced shallots or onion 2 teaspoons minced garlic 2 teaspoons minced ginger 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh green chilies (serrano or Thai) 1 cup...
Mozzarella and Roasted Red Pepper Tea Sandwiches 1 medium ciabatta loaf 1/2 cup black olive tapenade 1 pound fresh salted mozzarella, thinly sliced 1 roasted red pepper, sliced (about 6 pieces) Kosher salt Good quality extra-virgin olive oil Instructions: Slice the ciabatta in half horizontally. Evenly spread olive tap...
Burrito Grain Bowls 1 pound flank or skirt steak, cut into bite-sized pieces 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder Coarse salt 2 cups uncooked farro 2 cups frozen corn Half large red onion, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling 1 avocado 1 lime, cut in half 2 tablesp...
Baltimore Eggnog 1/2 ounce Vanilla Syrup, recipe follows 1 large egg 1 1/2 ounces half-and-half 1 ounce good-quality dark rum 1 1/2 ounces Jameson 12 Year Old Irish Whiskey 1 ounce sweet sherry, such as Hidalgo Pedro Ximenez Fresh nutmeg, grated, for garnish 1 vanilla bean pod 2 cups granulated sugar 2 cups water Instr...
The Ultimate Jerk Chicken 2 teaspoons allspice 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 onion 8 cloves garlic or 1 whole head 1 (1-inch) piece fresh ginger, sliced 3 scallions, sliced 3 limes, juiced Splash low-sodium soy sauce 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling Kosher salt and f...
Beet Risotto 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 shallot, finely chopped 1 fennel, finely chopped 1 large red beet, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch pieces 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided 1 cup arborio rice 1 1/2 tablespoons sherry vinegar 3 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth, warmed 1 c...
Ginger and Lemongrass Grilled Shrimp 24 large shrimp, peeled and de-veined with the tails left on 1 tablespoon chopped lemongrass 1 tablespoon chopped ginger 2 cloves chopped garlic 5 scallions, whites cut into 1 1/2-inch lengths and greens chopped 1/4 cup light soy sauce 2 tablespoons sesame oil 1 tablespoon honey 1 r...
Baked Ricotta and Spinach Rigatoni 1 pound rigatoni 1 tablespoon olive oil 4 tablespoons butter 1 large shallot, minced 2 cloves garlic, pressed 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup white wine 2 cups milk 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 (10-ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, t...
Corn Dogs 25 (2 packages) mini hot dogs (can be found in the hot dog section of the grocery store) 25 (8-inch) wooden skewers to accommodate the hot dogs 1 box corn muffin mix (mix according to the directions) Instructions: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Skewer the hot dogs on the sticks. Make sure the sharp part o...
Scali 1 recipe Basic Dough with Pate Fermentee, recipe follows Cornmeal, for dusting, as needed Raw sesame seeds, as needed 1 recipe refrigerated Pate Fermentee (1 3/4 pounds), recipe follows 1 1/2 cups minus 1 tablespoon 80 degree F. water (.71 pound) 3 1/2 cups unbleached, unbromated all-purpose flour (1 pound) 1 tea...
Coffee Macaroons 3/4 cup blanched almonds 2 tablespoons light brown sugar 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar 4 large egg whites, at room temperature 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar 1 tablespoon freeze-dried coffee, dissolved in 1 teaspoon boiling water 1 cup chocolate Ganache, at room temperature 2 1/4 ounces bittersweet cho...
Omelette with Avocado, Bacon and Monterey Jack 4 eggs 1/4 cup heavy cream 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives, plus more for garnish 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh tarragon, plus more for garnish 1 teaspoon sea salt 1 tablespoon crushed black peppercorns 2 to 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 3 thick sl...
Chicken-Fried Fish 12 ounces green beans, trimmed Kosher salt 4 6-ounce tilapia fillets Freshly ground pepper 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon paprika, plus more for sprinkling 2 large eggs 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 1/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth 1/4 cup whole milk 2 tablespoons cream cheese 1 tablespoon chopped...
Wild Georgia Shrimp and Crab Cake with Pearl Onion Marmalade, Wild Georgia Shrimp, Chili Sour Cream, Bacon and Garlic Grits 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, plus 2 tablespoons for sauteing 1/2 green pepper, finely diced 1 clove garlic, minced 14 ounces wild Georgia shrimp, peeled, de-veined, small, rough dice 4 ounces lump ...
Mint Chocolate Cupcakes 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup milk 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 3/4 cup granulated sugar 3/4 cup vegetable oil 1 large egg 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/3 cup chopped mint chocolates (such as Andes) 1 1/2 sticks (12 tablespoons) unsalted butte...
Citrus Shrimp Nachos 12 ounces cooked cocktail shrimp, tails removed 1/2 cup diced jicama 1/2 cup diced mango 2 tablespoons diced pimentos 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves 3 scallions, green and white parts, thinly sliced 1/2 cup olive oil 1/4 cup orange juice 2 tablespoons honey 2 teaspoons jalapeno h...
Frosty Cocktail 1 shot vodka (recommended: Blue Ice) 1 shot blue fruit- and cognac- liqueur (recommended: Envy) 1/2 shot orange-flavored liqueur (recommended: Cointreau) 1 cup ice cubes Instructions: Add all ingredients to blender and blend on high until smooth. Pour into rocks glasses and serve with straw.
Broccoli Carrot Salad with Honey Dijon Vinaigrette 1/2 cup walnut pieces Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 1/2 pounds broccoli crowns (about 2 small crowns) 1 cup julienned or coarsely grated carrots 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 1 teaspoon honey 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/4 cup olive oil I...
Portobello Fajitas 2 tablespoons paprika 1 tablespoon chili powder 2 teaspoons ground cumin 2 teaspoons garlic powder 2 teaspoons onion powder 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper 4 portobello mushroom caps, sliced 2 green bell peppers, sliced 1 red bell pepper, sliced 1 yellow bell pepper, slice...
Roasted Leg of Lamb 1 6-to-8-pound bone-in leg of lamb 3 tablespoons dijon mustard 1 cup dry white wine 2 cloves garlic, lightly crushed Sea or kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 1 small bunch thyme, leaves stripped 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons dry sherry Instructions: Place the lamb on a rimme...
Tilapia Fish and Chips 4 russet potatoes, washed 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons malt vinegar Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper Canola oil, for frying 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon paprika 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus 1/2 cup for dredging Salt an...
Candy Cane Roll 4 large eggs, separated 1/2 cup plus 1/3 cup granulated sugar 2 tablespoons red food coloring 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2/3 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup cocoa powder 2 tablespoons powdered sugar 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/8 teaspoon baking soda 2 cups cream cheese 1/2 cup heavy cream...
White Pizza with Indian Spiced Greens 1 to 2 tablespoons canola oil 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 1 large bunch greens, coarsely chopped (Swiss chard, spinach, or any combination - I used Swiss chard and removed the stems) 1 bunch fresh mustard greens, coarsely chopped 1 to 2 teaspoons hot curry powder (can use more, ...
Braised Oxtail Burger 2 pounds oxtail Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 carrot, rough cut 1 celery rib, rough cut 1/2 white onion, rough cut 4 sprigs fresh thyme 2 sprigs fresh tarragon 2 sprigs fresh rosemary 2 cups chicken stock 2 cups red wine 1 cup veal demi-glace 3 ...
Glazed Bacon-Wrapped Crackers 1 sleeve (about 32) oval buttery crackers 1/3 cup grated Parmesan 1 pound thinly sliced bacon, each strip halved crosswise 2 tablespoons red currant or red pepper jelly Cayenne pepper, for sprinkling, optional Instructions: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lay the crackers face up on a c...
Roasted Pork Loin with Brussels Sprouts, Shallots and Garlic 1/2 cup Dijon mustard 1/4 cup grainy mustard Zest and juice of 2 lemons 1/2 cup white wine 8 sprigs fresh thyme 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 1 pork loin, preferably center cut or relatively \even\ in thickness from one side of it to the other Koshe...
Home Fries with Za'atar, Red Chile, Cilantro, Lime and Clove-Scented Ketchup 1 cup ketchup, such as Heinz 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter 5 large russet potatoes, parboiled in salted water, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes 2 teaspoons za'atar 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon ...
Pomegranate Lemonade Spritzer 1 1/2 cups pomegranate juice 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice, plus lemon wheels for garnish 1/2 cup sugar Seltzer water, for mixing Instructions: Pour the pomegranate juice into an ice cube tray and freeze overnight. Put the lemon juice and sugar in a small saucepan and bring to a simme...
Bardstown Distillery Bananas Foster 1/4 cup unsalted butter 2/3 cup brown sugar 1 banana, sliced on the bias 1 1/4 ounces bourbon, such as 1792 Ridgemont Reserve 2/3 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3 scoops premium vanilla ice cream Instructions: Melt the butter in a saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the sugar and cook unt...
Fig-Prosciutto Pizza with Arugula 1/2 teaspoon active dry yeast 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt Scant 1/4 cup olive oil, plus more for bowl 2 tablespoons olive oil Kosher salt 6 to 8 tablespoons fig spread or jam 12 ounces fresh mozzarella, sliced thin Freshly ground black pepper 6 ounces thinly slice...
Enchiladas 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 cup diced onions 1 tablespoon chopped garlic 1 teaspoon cumin powder 1 tablespoon hot sauce 1 pound left over roast beef 1/4 cup chopped cilantro Salt and pepper 8 (10-inch) flour tortillas 2 cups leftover dirty rice 1 cup grated cheddar, plus 1 cup for topping 1 cup tomato sauce ...
Pasta Stuffed Peppers Kosher salt 8 ounces ditalini pasta 6 large bell peppers (any color) 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 small yellow onion, diced 1 pound Italian sausage, removed from casings 2 cups marinara sauce 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup ricotta cheese 1 cup shredded mozzar...
Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy 1 pound lean ground beef 1 (10-ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup, divided 1/2 cup Italian bread crumbs 1 egg, lightly beaten 1/2 cup frozen chopped onions 1 teaspoon steak seasoning (recommended: Montreal) 1 tablespoon canola oil 2 tablespoons butter, divided 1/4 cup cognac...
Pacific Rim Grilled Steak and Noodle Salad 1 beef flank steak (1-1/2 to 2 pounds) Noodle Salad (recipe follows) Toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions (optional) 2/3 cup teriyaki marinade and sauce 1/2 cup orange marmalade 3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger 4 garlic cloves, mince...
Chicken Salad Sandwiches With Walnut-Dill Pesto 1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced Finely grated zest and juice of 1 lemon 1 teaspoon sugar Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 1 small bunch dill, leaves and tender stems (about 1 cup) 1/4 cup walnuts 1 small clove garlic 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus m...
Honey-Orange Souffle Softened unsalted butter, for the dish 6 tablespoons sugar, plus more for the dish 6 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature 6 ounces goat cheese, at room temperature 1/2 teaspoon finely grated orange zest 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 5 large eggs, separated, ...
Spicy Garlic Chicken Wings With Chow Chow and Blue Cheese Dip 2 pounds chicken wings, separated at the joint, tips discarded 1 cup white vinegar 1 cup kosher salt 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup dried whole chile de arbol Canola oil, for frying 1 cup peeled garlic cloves 1 cup olive oil 2 cups Frank's RedHot, or ...
Caramel Pear Ice cubes 1/2 cup pear infused vodka 1/2 cup apple juice 2 tablespoons Spiced Simple Syrup, recipe follows Pear slice 2 cups packed brown sugar 2 cups water 3 cinnamon sticks 2 tablespoons juniper berries 2 tablespoons cloves 5 whole star anise Instructions: In a martini shaker filled with ice, combine the...
Thai Style Fried Chicken with Lemongrass Sauce 1 gallon canola oil, for frying 2 cups sweet chili sauce (mae ploy) 2 cups minced lemongrass 1 cup fish sauce 1 cup minced garlic 1 cup minced ginger 1 cup minced garlic chives 4 cups all-purpose flour 4 ounces salt 2 ounces dark chili powder 2 ounces garlic powder 2 ounce...
Slow-Roasted Halibut with Asparagus and Salsa Genovese 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided 12 halibut fillets, about 6 ounces each, skinned Sea salt, preferably gray salt and freshly ground black pepper 10 tablespoons dry white wine 5 tablespoon unsalted butter 3 tablespoons salsa mixed with 1 tablespoon extra-virg...
Phyllo-Wrapped Brie with Almonds 3 sheets frozen phyllo dough, thawed for 15 minutes if frozen 3 to 4 tablespoons melted butter 1/2 cup sliced natural almonds, roasted, divided 2 tablespoons Dijon-style mustard 1-pound wheel good-quality brie cheese 2 tablespoons dried fines herbs (chervil, chives, tarragon and parsley...
Maine Lobsterbake 1/2 bushel clams Seaweed, for wrapping 35 whole potatoes of similar size 10 onions, whole 35 fresh lobsters, elastic removed from claws 35 ears corn, husks on Garden salad, for serving Cornbread, for serving, recipe follows Blueberry Cake, recipe follows 6 cups all-purpose flour 6 cups cornmeal 1 cup ...
Eggplant, Crabmeat and Shrimp Casserole 2 eggplants 1 tablespoon salt 1 medium onion, diced 1 bell pepper, diced 1/2 cup diced celery 2 large cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon Lea and Perrins, green label 1/4 teaspoon Creole seas...
Thimbles with Mushrooms and Artichokes 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 pound mushrooms, trimmed, cleaned and finely chopped 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus 3/4 teaspoon 1 cup dry Marsala wine 1 pound thimble pasta 1/2 pound frozen artichoke hearts, thawed 3/4 cup grated Parmesan 1/2 cup cream 1/2 c...
Spanish Tortilla with Chorizo, Piquillo Peppers and Gurroxta Cheese 2 tablespoons canola oil 1 small Spanish onion, finely diced 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped to a paste with a pinch kosher salt 2 teaspoons dried Mexican oregano 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground Spanish paprika 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pep...
Seafood Jambalaya 2 tablespoons butter 1 pound andouille sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices 1 large bell pepper, any color, cut into large dice 1 large onion, cut into large dice 3 ribs celery, cut into large dice 1 small head garlic, cloves peeled and minced Creole Seafood Seasoning, recipe follows Kosher salt and fres...
Chorizo Quesadillas 4 large (12-inch) flour tortillas 2 cups shredded Monterey pepper Jack or smoked Cheddar 1/2 pound chorizo or andouille, casing removed and finely chopped 2 scallions, chopped 3 small plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped 1 jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped 1 small white onion, finely chopped Handful ...
Artichokes, Asparagus, and Watercress Salad with Cumin Vinaigrette 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon sugar Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 bunch asparagus, ends trimmed 1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped 1 (12...
Melon Medley with Sweet Rose Water Cream 1 pound cream cheese One 8-ounce can evaporated milk 1/4 cup honey 2 teaspoons rose water Pinch salt Zest of 1 lime plus 1 tablespoon lime juice 1 vanilla bean, scraped 1 cantaloupe, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes 1 honeydew melon, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes...
Jalapeno Cornbread Muffin 1 cup pastry flour 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal 1/8 cup granulated sugar 1/3 tablespoon baking powder 1/3 teaspoon baking soda 1/3 teaspoon salt 5 ounces buttermilk 1/3 cup shredded Cheddar 1/3 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese 1/8 cup chopped jalapenos 2 green onions, sliced 1 la...
South American Peanut Pork 2 tbsps. Crisco® Pure Canola Oil 3 to 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 1/2 cups chopped onion 1 cup chopped red bell pepper 1 cup shredded carrots 1 1/2 lbs. pork tenderloin, cut into 1/2 inch cubes 1/2 tbsp. paprika 1/2 tbsp. sugar 1/2 tsp. ground cumin 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper, or to taste Salt and...
How to Make a Moscow Mule | Moscow Mule 1 cup sugar Two 6-inch pieces fresh ginger, roughly chopped 4 cups vodka 12 cups ice cubes 16 ounces tonic water 10 sprigs fresh mint, for garnish 10 lime wedges, for garnish Instructions: Combine the sugar, ginger and 1 cup water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil,...
Bourbon Beef Tenderloin with Micro Greens 1 pound beef tenderloin 2 tablespoons olive oil Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 pint bourbon 1/4 cup veal glace 1 cup micro greens Instructions: Cut beef into 1-inch diameter medallions, 1/4-inch thick, rub with olive oil and season with kosher salt and ground black p...
Chocolate Beer Cake 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1 1/2 cups milk 3 sticks (1 1/2 cups) unsalted butter, softened 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Two 1.4-ounce chocolate-covered toffee candy bars, such as Heath, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup) 1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted...
Confetti Monkey Bread 1/3 cup (5 1/3 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted, plus additional for greasing the bowl 5 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 package (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast 1 1/4 cups warm whole milk (105 to 120 degrees F) 2 large eggs, beaten, at room temperature 1 cu...
Raspberry Lemon Thumbprint Cookies 1/2 cup raspberry jam or jelly 1 tablespoon Chambord or kirsch 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 sticks (1 cup) butter, at room temperature 2/3 cup sugar 2 large egg yolks 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 te...
Double Chocolate Tart with Dulce de Leche 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/3 cup Dutch-process cocoa powder 1/2 teaspoon fine salt 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 8 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, diced (1 stick) 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar 1/4 cup light brown sugar 2 large egg yolks 1/2 pound quality semisweet chocolate, fi...
Smoked Sausage, Duck and White Bean Soup 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 whole domestic duck, (about 4 1/2 to 5 pounds) cut into 8 pieces Salt Cayenne 2 cups chopped onions 1 cup chopped celery 1 pound smoked pork sausage, sliced into 1/2-inch thick pieces 1/2 pound dried navy white beans 2 bay leaves 2 tablespoons chopped ga...
Pepper Crusted Rack of Lamb With Plum Chutney 1 Tbs. olive oil 2 racks of lamb, frenched 1/4 cup store-bought mint jelly 2 Tbs. coarse ground black pepper salt to taste 2 Tbs. olive oil 1/2 cup small diced onion 1/2 cup small diced celery 2 garlic cloves, minced 6 plums, pitted and very coarsely chopped 1 cup dried p...
Grilled Shiitake and Tofu Banh Mi 15 ounces extra-firm tofu 1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons distilled white vinegar 1 tablespoon sugar Kosher salt 1 large carrot (about 6 ounces), shaved with a vegetable peeler 1 medium cucumber (about 8 ounces), thinly sliced on the bias, slices halved 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/2 to 1 teaspoon ...
Korean BBQ Pizza 1 1/2 pounds rib-eye, sliced paper thin 2 tablespoons mirin 1 kiwi, juiced 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup soy sauce 1/2 cup cola 2 tablespoons black sesame oil 1 tablespoon minced garlic 2 stalks green onions, julienned 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce 1 (6-ounce can tomato paste 1/4 cup c...
GZ's Mauled Wine (Mulled Wine) One 750-milliliter bottle full-bodied red wine 1 cup honey 1/2 cup brandy 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon whole cloves 1 teaspoon whole allspice berries 3 cinnamon sticks Peel from 1 orange One 3-inch piece ginger, peeled and sliced Whole star anise, for garnish Instruc...
Mexican Chorizo Pizza (Tlayuda) 4 tablespoons vegetable oil 5 ounces raw pork chorizo One 16-ounce canned refried black beans 2 cups instant corn masa 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/2 cup Oaxaca cheese Iceberg lettuce, shredded Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper Crumbled queso fresco Mexican...
Strawberry Shortcake Trifle Nonstick baking spray, for the parchment 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons cornstarch 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 9 tablespoons (1 stick plus 1 tablespoon) unsalted butter, at room temperature 3 large eggs, at room temperat...
Spicy Pork Noodle Bowl 1 8-ounce package thin Chinese noodles 1/4 cup plus 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 12 ounces ground pork 1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth 1/2 cup chopped bread-and-butter pickles, plus 1/4 cup brine from the jar 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce 1/...
Poached Chicken for Salads 10 sprigs parsley 2 sprigs fresh thyme 1 small onion, halved 1 small carrot, halved 1 stalk celery, halved 3 pounds chicken breasts halves, on the bone and fat trimmed 5 to 6 cups chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium canned Instructions: Put the parsley, thyme, onion, carrot, celery, and chi...
Roasted Rhubarb and Raspberry \Pie\ 4 (15 to 18-inch long) stalks rhubarb, trimmed and washed 1 half-pint raspberries, plus 1 half-pint 1/4 cup orange juice 1/2 vanilla bean, split and scraped 1/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon cornstarch 4 phyllo sheets 4 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted 6 tablespoons sugar Powdere...
Homemade Gumdrops Two 1/4-ounce envelopes unflavored gelatin 3/4 cup granulated sugar, plus more for coating One 3-ounce package cherry-flavored gelatin Granulated red sugar, for coating Coarse white sugar, for coating Instructions: Sprinkle the unflavored gelatin over 1/2 cup water to soften; set aside. Put the ...
Marinated Watermelon Salad with Spicy Chipotle-Lime Vinaigrette 2 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar 1 teaspoon lime zest plus 3 tablespoons lime juice 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chile powder Kosher salt 2 cups cubed watermelon 1/2 cup very thinly sliced red onion 1 large man...
Slow Cooker Pulled Pork 1 cup ketchup ½ cup Maker's Mark® Bourbon ¼ cup cider vinegar ½ cup packed dark brown sugar 1 tablespoon smoked paprika Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 pounds boneless, untrimmed pork shoulder blade roast (Boston butt) Slider buns, for serving Instructions: 1. In a medium saucepan,...
Curried Chicken 3 tablespoons butter 1 large onion, minced 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger 3 tablespoons madras-type curry powder 1/2 teaspoon crushed red chiles 1/2 cup or more cane vinegar 3 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into strips 4 large potatoes, peeled and chopped Instruct...
Red Jalapeno \Texas\ Salad with melted Goat Cheese 2 cloves peeled garlic 1 teaspoon peeled and minced shallots 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce 1/2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons water 1/4 cup canola oil 1/4 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro leaves 1 tablespoon fr...
Greek Mixed Grill Kabobs and Pine Nut-Orzo Salad Salt 1/2 pound orzo 4 cloves garlic, grated or minced 4 sprigs fresh oregano, leaves stripped and finely chopped 6 sprigs fresh rosemary, leaves stripped and finely chopped 1/4 cup green olive tapenade 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 2 lemons, juiced and 1 zested 1/...
Tuna Avocado Poke 1 pound sashimi-grade tuna, cut into small cubes 3 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger 1 jalapeno, minced, optional 1 shallot, minced 1/4 cup soy sauce 2 tablespoons sesame oil 1 avocado, cut into small cubes 1 head Bibb lettuce, leaves separated Instructi...
Round 2 Recipe - Savory Bread Pudding with Ham Leftover crust from Eggs Benedict, plus 2 slices whole-wheat bread 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 medium yellow onion, diced 3 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves only Salt and freshly ground black pepper Leftover ham from Ham and Cheese Souflle, diced 4 large eggs 2 cups milk Instructi...
Camembert Mashed Potatoes 2 1/2 pounds small potatoes, halved or quartered, such as Yukon gold Salt 1/3 pound wedge ripe Camembert cheese, diced 1/4 to 1/3 cup milk or half-and-half 1 lemon, zested Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup chives Instructions: Put the potatoes into a large pot, cover with water and ...
Mixed Seafood Congee 4 dried shiitake mushrooms 1 cup boiling water 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated 2 shallots, peeled and finely chopped 4 ounces squid, bodies cut into rings 8 littleneck clams, cleaned 8 mussels, cleaned and de-bearded 4 jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined...
Cavaniola's Cheese Platter Goat's milk cheese, such as Monte Enebro Sheep's milk cheese, such as Abbaye de Belloc Cow's milk cheese, such as Brillat-Savarin Cheddar, such as Neal¿s Yard Dairy Montgomery Cheddar Nut and fruit crackers Dried figs Dried cranberries Sprigs of rosemary, for decoration Fig leaves, for decora...
Rendezvous Pork Shoulder Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 (17 to 19 pound) whole pork shoulder Vegetable or olive oil Barbecue sauce Instructions: Mix 3 parts salt to 1 part black pepper. (Mixture can be adjusted to suit your taste.) Heavily coat pork shoulder on all sides with the salt/pepper mixture. Lig...
French Creamed Chicken and Noodle Soup 2 tablespoons butter 1 leek, including 1-inch of green, cleaned and finely diced 1 Granny Smith apple, peeled and finely diced 2 tablespoons Calvados 1 tablespoon cider vinegar 3 cups chicken broth 1 cup authentic apple cider 12 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breast 2 cups fine...
Moo Shu Pork in Lettuce Cups 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce, plus more for serving 3 tablespoons rice vinegar 2 cloves garlic, minced Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 1 3/4-pound pork tenderloin, trimmed and cut into thin strips 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 8 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and sliced 1 14-ounce bag...
Dark Chocolate Ganache 1 1/2 cups heavy cream 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 18 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped into 1/2 - ounce pieces Instructions: Heat the heavy cream and the butter in a 3-quart saucepan over medium high heat. Bring to a boil. Place the semisweet chocolate in a 3-quart stainless steel bowl. Pour...
Raspberry Baked French Toast 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, at room temperature 10 extra-large eggs 2 3/4 cups half-and-half 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1/3 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract 1 teaspoon grated orange zest, plus extra for serving 1/2 teaspoon kosher sa...
Grilled Romaine Caesar Salad 1/2 seeded hoagie roll, cut into 1-inch cubes 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon Miss Brown\u2019s House Seasoning, recipe follows 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1 teaspoon Creole or Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon anchovy paste 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon freshly grated Parmesan ...
Steamed Fish with Spiced Rub in Banana Leaf 1 pound fillet of scrod, flounder, sole, or similar fish 1 can coconut milk 1/2 cup thinly sliced onion 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric 1/4 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon curry powder 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper 1-inch of fresh ginger, chopped 2 garlic cloves, chopped 2 tablespo...
Savory Golden Country Ribs with Guacamole: Carnitas con Guacamole 2 1/2 pounds thick, meaty, pork country ribs For the slow-fry method: 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 For the boil-then-fry method: Wate...
Provencal Potato Gratin 4 large clove garlic, smashed 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling 1 medium yellow onion, sliced 1 red pepper, peeled, seeded and diced (3/4 cup) 1/4 cup dry white vermouth 2 pounds Yukon gold or other waxy potatoes (about 4 to 5), peeled 1 cup water 1/2 cup chopped fres...
Asian-Spiced Duck Breasts with Ginger-Chili Glaze 4 duck breasts, trimmed of excess fat Salt and freshly ground black pepper Asian Spice Rub, recipe follows Ginger-Garlic-Chile Glaze, recipe follows 1 bunch green onions, grilled Flour tortillas, grilled or warmed through 2 tablespoons Spanish paprika 1 tablespoon dry m...
Rhubarb Spritz 4 ounces rhubarb, chopped 1 cup strawberries, hulled Grated zest and juice of 1/2 orange Grated zest of 1/2 lemon 1/2 cup sugar 3/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 1/4 ounces Aperol 1/2 ounce gin 1/4 ounce fresh lemon juice 2 ounces prosecco or other sparkling wine Strawberry slice, for garnish Instructi...
Peanut Butter Balls 1 cup confectioners' sugar 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter (see Cook's Note) 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, roughly chopped Instructions: Beat the confectioners' sugar, peanut butter, 2 tablespo...
Frozen Strawberries 1 quart strawberries, de-stemmed 1 (3 pound) block dry ice Instructions: Wash strawberries and place in a paper towel-lined colander. Cover with another paper towel and place in the refrigerator for 4 hours. Break your dry ice into small pieces, and toss with berries in a large bowl. Place into a co...