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Banana-Berry Cloud Smoothie 2/3 cup light vanilla soymilk 1 tablespoon sugar-free fat-free banana-flavored instant pudding mix (recommended: Jell-O) Half a (2-serving) packet (about 1/2 teaspoon) sugar-free strawberry powered drink mix 4 frozen unsweetened strawberries, partially thawed Half a medium banana, sliced int...
Roasted Fennel with Charred Tomatoes, Olives, and Pecorino 2 large bulbs fennel, quartered through the core 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 2 ounce piece pecorino cheese 4 plum tomatoes, halved 1/3 cup pitted kalamata olives, halved 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf pars...
Favorite Bloody Mary 1 small shallot, finely minced 1 stalk celery, tough strings peeled 1 radish, thinly sliced Kosher salt and freshly cracked pepper 5 ounces cold vodka, plus more for topping (Alex likes Stolichnaya) 5 ounces cold tomato juice 1 lemon, halved 1 teaspoon Angostura or Peychaud's bitters 2 teaspoons cr...
Luau Brownies 1/2 cup butter 1 (12-ounce) package semisweet chocolate chips 1 1/2 cups sugar plus 1/2 cup 1 1/3 cups unbleached flour 1 teaspoon vanilla extract plus 2 teaspoons 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 4 eggs plus 1 egg 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened 1 1/4 cups shredded sweetened coconu...
Jean-Philippe's Warm Carrot Cake Butter 2 egg yolks 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup oil 4 ounces cake flour 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon allspice 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 5 ounces finely shredded carrot 2 egg whites 2 teaspoons granulated suga...
Korean BBQ Short Rib Sandwich 2 pounds Kalbi (marinated short ribs), recipe follows 1 cup Kimchee, recipe follows 1 cup Pickled Red Peppers, recipe follows 4 hoagie rolls 8 tablespoons Spicy Aioli, recipe follows Serving suggestions: hand-cut fries, potato chips or a salad 2 pounds beef short ribs, sliced 1/4-inch t...
Tuna Bagel Nicoise 2 large eggs 1 cup green beans, trimmed Kosher salt 2 5-ounce cans tuna packed in olive oil (preferably Italian) 1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced 1 small green bell pepper, diced 1/2 cup fresh parsley 1/4 cup chopped pitted green olives Juice of 1 lemon 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more...
Fish en Papillote 1/2 red onion, julienned 1 zucchini, julienned 1 large carrot, julienned 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 (4-ounce) sole fillets, hake, flounder or other white fish 1 lemon, thinly sliced, seeds removed 8 sprigs fresh thyme 4 pats...
\Philly Cheesesteak\ 1/4 cup Dijon mustard 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 (2 pound) flank steak 1 red bell pepper, halved and seeded 1 red onion, cut into 1/4-inch slices BBQ sauce 1 loaf French bread 1 pound fresh mozzarella chees...
Waldorf Chicken Salad Sandwiches 2 whole chickens (3 to 4 pounds each) Salt and freshly ground black pepper Olive oil, for drizzling 1/3 cup mayonnaise, plus more for serving 1 cup green grapes, sliced 1 cup walnuts, chopped 4 ribs celery, chopped 1 green apple, peeled and chopped 1 bunch chives, chopped ...
Shallot Vinaigrette 1/4 cup white wine vinegar, champagne vinegar, or aged sherry wine vinegar 2 to 3 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons finely minced shallots 2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil Instructions: In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the vinegar, mustard, ...
Brown Veal or Beef Stock 4 pounds veal or beef bones, cracked by butcher or (for an all purpose \brown stock\ 2 pounds veal bones and 3 pounds beef bones, cracked by butcher) 2 onions, quartered 2 stalks of celery, cut into 2 inch chunks 2 carrots, scrubbed clean and cut into 2inch lengths 1 gallon water Bouquet Garni ...
Chocolate Hazelnut Banana Bread 1/2 cup melted and cooled coconut oil 3 very ripe bananas 2 large eggs, at room temperature 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt 1 cup coconut sugar or granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 1/2...
Sausage and Fish One-Pot 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for garnish 1/2 pound bulk Italian hot sausage 2 large cloves garlic 1 medium onion 1 1/2 pounds baby red or Yukon gold potatoes, thinly sliced Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup dry vermouth or dry white wine 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halv...
Basic Coconut Macaroons 3 large egg whites 1/2 cup sugar 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 14-ounce package sweetened shredded coconut Instructions: Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Whisk the egg whites, sugar, salt and vanilla in a large bowl until combined...
Broiled Tomatoes: Low Carb 3 large plum tomatoes (about 12 ounces), halved lengthwise 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs, such as thyme, rosemary, oregano, or marjoram 1 tablespoon freshly grated Parmesan Instructions: Season tomato...
Pretzel Monkey Muffins 1/2 cup baking soda 2 teaspoons kosher salt One 16.3-ounce tube refrigerated biscuit dough, not flaky, such as Pillsbury All-purpose flour, for dusting 1 cup freshly shredded sharp Cheddar (about 4 ounces) 1 large egg Nonstick cooking spray, for the muffin tin Coarse salt, for sprinkling Honey mu...
Wild Irish Salmon Mayonnaise with Homemade Mayonnaise and Seasonal Salad 2 to 2 1/2 pound (900 grams to 1.1 kilograms) freshly poached salmon Tomato and Mint Salad Cucumber and Fennel Salad Piped Potato Salad Egg Mayonnaise, recipe follows Tiny spring onions Lettuce Watercress Segments of lemon 2 egg yolks, free-range*...
Vegetable Gumbo 2 pounds greens (collard, mustard or turnip), washed, stemmed 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/4 cup flour 2 cups finely chopped onions 1 cup finely chopped green bell pepper 1 cup finely chopped celery 1 (16-ounce) can plum tomatoes, drained, coarsely chopped 3 bay leaves 1/4 cup hot sauce 1 ...
Butter-Blanketed Turkey One 12- to 14-pound turkey Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 3 sprigs fresh thyme 2 sprigs fresh rosemary 1 lemon, cut into wedges 1 large yellow onion, cut into 6 wedges 3 sticks (1 1/2 cups) unsalted butter, melted, plus 4 tablespoons, at room temperature 1/2 teaspoon pap...
Ballymaloe Brown Yeast Bread 16 ounces/4 cups (450 grams) strong (stone-ground) wholemeal flour OR 14 ounces/3 1/2 cups (400 grams) strong (stone-ground) wholemeal flour plus 2 ounces/1/2 cup (50 grams) strong white flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon black treacle or molasses 3/4 ounce to 1 ounce (20 grams to 25 grams) f...
Blue Cheese-Stuffed Turkey Burgers 3 pounds ground turkey breast* 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning 4 (1-inch) chunks blue cheese 1 tablespoon olive oil 4 hamburger rolls (preferably whole-grain) Instructions: In a large bowl, combine turkey and poultry seasoning. Mix well to combine. Shape mixture into 12 patties, each abo...
French Toast Fingers with Ginger Bourbon Maple Syrup 1 cup pure maple syrup One 2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and sliced 2 tablespoons bourbon Nonstick cooking spray One 1-pound loaf broiche or challah 6 eggs, at room temperature 1 cup whole milk, at room temperature 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted an...
Butternut Squash Pilaf 2 pounds butternut squash, peeled, halved and seeded 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 large red onion, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 2 tablespoons water 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1 cup instant or parboiled brown rice 1 3/4 cups water or 1 14-ounce can vegetable broth 1/2 cup white w...
Pimiento Goat Cheese Spread 1 11-ounce log fresh goat cheese, softened 4 ounces smoked cheddar cheese, shredded (1 packed cup) 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup drained jarred pimientos, coarsely chopped 2 scallions, white and green parts, thinly sliced 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon Tabas...
Lentil Burgers with Lemon-Basil Mayonnaise 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 large shallots, minced 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 6 button mushrooms (about 4 ounces), finely diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme 1/2 cup frozen petite green peas, thawed Two...
Sunny's Spicy Chicken Sandwich Remake 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 2 cups buttermilk 1/2 cup hot sauce 2 tablespoons Hungarian hot paprika Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper Peanut oil, for frying 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting 1/4 cup cornstarch 1 teaspoon baking pow...
Hummus 2 cups canned chickpeas 2/3 cup tahini 1 teaspoon salt or to taste Juice of 2 lemons 3 garlic cloves, peeled and minced Instructions: In a food processor, puree the chickpeas until smooth, adding water if necessary. In a bowl, stir in the tahini and salt. Stir in the lemon juice and the garlic cloves.
Garlic Breadcrumb Topping for Pasta 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons oil 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 cup panko breadcrumbs Instructions: Add the butter and oil to a pan over medium heat. When the butter melts, add the garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the panko and cook until browned, 3 to 5 minu...
Viet-Cajun Shrimp Boil Wrapped in Banana Leaves 2 pounds red skin baby potatoes 5 tablespoons Cajun seasoning, plus more to taste 2 pounds extra-large shell-on shrimp 2 1/2 sticks (1 1/4 cups) unsalted butter 10 cloves garlic, minced (about 1/4 cup) One 2-inch knob ginger, peeled and finely grated (about 1 1/2 tablespo...
Ginger and Lime\u2013Marinated Swordfish 1 lime, juiced 1 tablespoon ginger, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 onion, sliced 3 tablespoons olive oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 pound swordfish Instructions: In a bowl combine juice of the lime, ginger, garlic and onion. Add olive oil and season with salt an...
Peanut Sauce 2 tablespoons peanut oil 1 small onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 1/2 teaspoons chili paste 1/2 teaspoon curry powder 2 teaspoons salt 1/4 cup smooth peanut butter 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut milk 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar, packed 1/4 cup coarsely chopped ...
Beer-B-Q Ribs for Two 2 1/4 pounds baby back ribs (about 2 racks) 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 tablespoon sweet paprika 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder 1/2 tablespoon onion powder 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin Kosher salt and ground black pepper 1/3 cup ketchup 1/4 cup...
Honey Hoisin Glazed Wings 12 chicken wings, wing tips removed, split at the joint 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper 1/4 cup rice vinegar 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper 1/2 cup honey 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce 1 tablespoon soy sauce 2 scall...
Gomen Alicha 2 cups diced onion 1/2 cup vegetable oil 5 carrots, cut in buttons 5 medium potatoes, cut into cubes 1 1/2 cups tomato sauce 4 large sprigs fresh rosemary 2 teaspoons fenugreek 2 teaspoons turmeric 2 heads cabbage, chopped 8 cloves garlic Salt Instructions: Brown the onions slowly in a pot with the v...
Soft-Shell Crabs With Tomato Compote 3 pounds medium tomatoes 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 1 tablespoon chopped peeled ginger 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil and/or cilantro Vegetable oil...
Star Anise-Rubbed Grilled Shrimp 9 star anise 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes 2 teaspoons dried chives 1 teaspoon tobarashi (Japanese 7-spice) 2 teaspoons garlic powder 1 teaspoon salt 2 pounds (16 to 20 size) shrimp, deveined 6 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce 6 tablespoons rice vinegar 2...
Herbed Chickpea-Broccoli Salad with Tahini-Lemon Dressing 3 medium heads broccoli, stems removed and heads cut into florets (about 1 1/2 pounds total) 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Sea salt 1 cup cooked chickpeas, rinsed and well drained 1 cup dill sprigs 1 cup flat-leaf parsley sprigs 1 cup fresh cilantro leave...
Sunflower Cake 2 round 9-inch cakes, cooled 1 recipe vanilla buttercream, colored yellow 1 recipe best chocolate frosting Instructions: Using a palette knife, frost 1 of the 9-inch cakes with the chocolate frosting. Frost the sides first, building extra frosting at the top of the sides. Then, frost the top. Since this ...
Spicy Sriracha Popcorn 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/2 cup popcorn kernels 4 tablespoons butter 2 teaspoons sriracha 1 teaspoon kosher salt Instructions: Coat the bottom of a large pot with the vegetable oil. Pour in the popcorn kernels, cover and set over medium-high heat. When you hear the first kernels pop, be...
Beef Goulash with Blue Cheese 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 pounds ground sirloin 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 onion, finely chopped 1 mild red or green frying pepper, chopped 3 tablespoons smoked sweet paprika Salt and pepper 1 to 2 cups veal or chicken stock, plus more if needed One 14-ounce can petite...
Nantucket Cranberry Pie, Cooking Thin Slim Down 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries 1/3 cup sugar 1/3 cup chopped walnuts, optional 3/4 cup flour 3/4 sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup milk Instructions: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Place the butter in a 9-inch rou...
Lavender Shortbread 8 tablespoons (1 stick) cool unsalted butter, cut into pieces 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup cornstarch 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons dried or fresh lavender flowers Instructions: Heat the oven to 350 degrees F. Cream the butter until soft in a mixer fitted with a...
Lemon Sorbet 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 2 teaspoons lemon zest Juice of 6 lemons (about 1 cup) 3 tablespoons limoncello Instructions: Add the sugar, 1 cup water and lemon zest to a medium saucepan over medium heat and stir until the sugar has dissolved. Stir in the remaining 1 1/2 cups cold water, the le...
Radicchio Lettuce Cups with Caponata 12 whole radicchio leaves 10 cups ice water Caponata: About 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons minced garlic 1 1/2 cups diced onion (1/4-inch dice) Salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 anchovy fillets, chopped 2 teaspoons chili flakes 2 tablespoons caper juice 1/3 cup ba...
Watermelon Cube with Aged Balsamic Vinegar About 1/2 pound seedless red or yellow watermelon flesh 1/2 lime Aged balsamic vinegar, for garnishing Instructions: Cut the watermelon flesh into 6 (1 1/2-inch) cubes. Use the small end of a melon-baller to remove a scoop of flesh from 1 side of the watermelon cubes, creating...
Cherry Pie Stuffed Chocolate Cake 4 boxes chocolate cake mix, baked, cooled and leveled 3 cans store-bought whipped chocolate frosting Nonstick cooking spray All-purpose flour, for dusting 1 pie crust, recipe follows or store-bought One 12-ounce can cherry pie filling Confectioners' sugar, for garnish 1 1/2 pounds all-...
Roasted Beet Salad with Blue Cheese 3 medium yellow beets (about 1 pound), stems trimmed off 3 medium red beets (about 1 pound), stems trimmed off 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 cups baby leaf spinach 1/4 pound whole piece blue cheese (frozen) Toasted almonds 3 cups tangerin...
Crispy Pan-Fried Noodles with Chicken and Vegetables (Gai See Liang Mein Wong) 5 medium or 7 small dried shiitake mushrooms 1 pound pan-fried noodles or chow mein noodles 1 pound (4 to 5) boneless skinless chicken thighs Kosher salt 3 1/4 teaspoons sugar 2 tablespoons plus 1 1/4 teaspoons cornstarch 2 1/4 tea...
Fill-Your-Own Doughnut Holes Neutral oil, for frying One 16-ounce can refrigerated biscuits (see Cook's Note) 6 ounces fresh raspberries 1 cup whipped topping One 11-ounce jar fudge sauce Confectioners\u2019 sugar, for dusting Instructions: Fill a medium Dutch oven with 3 inches of oil and heat to 350 degrees F...
Shrimp or Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Creamy Caesar Dressing 2 hearts romaine lettuce 1 pound jumbo fully cooked shrimp, from the seafood counter in market 1 rotisserie chicken, available in many markets 4 heaping tablespoons reduced fat mayonnaise 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 lemon, zested and juiced 2 tablespoons anchovy...
Suspended Gravity 1 sugar cube 1 to 2 dashes bitters, such as Angostura 1/2 ounce VSOP cognac 4 1/2 ounces champagne Lemon twist, for garnish Instructions: Soak the sugar cube with the bitters and add the cube to a champagne flute. Add the cognac and then very slowly add the champagne, taking care not to let it foa...
Beef Tenderloin Steaks with Gorgonzola 4 (1 1/2-inch-thick) beef tenderloin steaks 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, eyeball it Salt and freshly ground black pepper 3/4 pound Gorgonzola 4 fresh sage leaves, thinly sliced Instructions: Let meat rest 10 minutes before beginning dinner preparation. Place a large, flat ...
Pork Tenderloin with Prosciutto, Sage and Asiago Cheese 2 pounds pork tenderloin, pounded to 1/4 inch thickness 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus 2 tablespoons 8 tablespoons butter 2 cups grated Asiago cheese 16 slices prosciutto, thinly sliced 2 cups chicken broth 4 tablespoons chopped fresh sage leaves, plus 16 whol...
Champagne Ginger Cocktail 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar 1/2 cup sliced fresh ginger 1/2 cup vodka 1 lemon, sliced into wedges 3 tablespoons cubed candied ginger, for garnish 1 bottle chilled sparkling wine Instructions: Make the ginger syrup: Combine 1/2 cup water, 1/2 cup sugar and the sliced ginger in a small sauc...
Miso Soup 12-ounce block firm silken tofu 2 quarts dashi 6 tablespoons dark or red miso 2 tablespoons light or white miso 4 scallions, thinly sliced Instructions: Wrap the block of tofu in 2 layers of paper towels and lay on a plate. Invert a second plate on top of the tofu and weigh down with a 28-ounce can. Leave for...
Zucchini Meatballs 3 large zucchini, chopped 1 cup/250 ml smoked scamorza, cubed, or as much as you need 1 cup/250 ml Pecorino cheese, cubed Small bunch fresh mint leaves, finely chopped 2 eggs 1 cup/250 ml bread crumbs, plus extra for coating 1 1/2 cups/375 ml extra-virgin olive oil, for frying 20 cherry tomatoes, hal...
Soppressata Pizzas 1 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast 1 tablespoon sugar 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing 5 to 5 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting Kosher salt 1 28-ounce can whole peeled San Marzano tomatoes 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 5 cloves garlic, smashed Kosher sa...
Beef Short Ribs 3 to 4 pounds beef short ribs 1 medium onion, sliced 1 medium carrot, peeled and chopped 2 celery stalks, chopped 2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped 1 (15-ounce) can tomato paste 1 bay leaf 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 1 tablespoon oil Salt and black pepper Beef broth, enough to cover the ribs Instructions: I...
Dark Chocolate Hazelnut BonBon Spiders 1 pound dark chocolate couverture 10 ounces heavy cream 2 ounces butter, room temperature 1 teaspoon hazelnut extract 80 polycarbonate chocolate molds Red cocoa butter, for treating mold Tempered Dark Chocolate Couverture, recipe follows 80 whole hazelnuts 1 pound 6 ounces dark ch...
Instant Pot Spinach and Mushroom Lasagna 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 pound button mushrooms, sliced Kosher salt 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 2 cups whole milk 20 ounces frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry 1 cup chopped fresh basil 1/2 cup whole-milk ricotta 1/2 teaspoon crush...
Lamb-Stuffed Cabbage with Red Wine Demi-Glace 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 ounces red onion, diced 1 teaspoon chopped garlic 1/2 cup red wine 1 tablespoon beef base 1/2 teaspoon white pepper 3 ounces cornstarch 2 medium heads green cabbage 2 pounds ground lamb 3 ounces shredded Cheddar 1 ounce whiskey 1 oun...
Baja Fish Tacos Vegetable oil, for frying 1/4 red cabbage, thinly sliced (about 1 1/2 cups) 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped Juice of 1 lime, plus wedges for serving 2 tablespoons honey or agave nectar 1/2 cup mayonnaise Kosher salt 12 corn tortillas 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon chili powder Freshly gr...
Whole Roasted Turkeys with Fennel Spice Rub 2 (8 to 10 pound) whole turkeys 2 small whole onions, peeled 2 carrots, halved 2 celery stalks, halved 1 quart chicken stock 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1/2 cup Fennel Spice Rub, recipe follows 8 sprigs fresh rosemary 2 lemons, halved 4 large carrots, halved lengt...
Chicken Fried Steak 2 eggs 2 cups milk, at room temperature 3 cups flour 2 teaspoons meat seasoning 2 cups frying oil, preferably Canola 8 (6-ounce) tenderized beef cutlets at room temperature (or tenderized center cut boneless pork chop, or tenderized boneless chicken breasts) Mashed potatoes, recipe follows 1 pound b...
Salsa Rosa Tossed with Spaghettini Topped with Grilled Flank Steak 12 whole red bell peppers Extra-virgin olive oil, for coating, plus 2 tablespoons, plus 1/2 cup 2 tablespoons grey salt 4 whole serrano chiles 6 cloves garlic 1/2 cup tomato puree 2 sprigs fresh oregano 3/4 cup red wine vinegar 1 flank steak 1 pound spa...
Blueberry and Mascarpone Turnovers 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese, at room temperature 2 tablespoons sugar, plus extra for sprinkling 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon lemon zest 1/3 cup fresh or frozen and thawed blueberries 2 (9-inch) refrigerated pie crusts 1 egg, beaten Vegetable oil, for frying ...
Caramelized Butternut Squash 2 medium butternut squash (4 to 5 pounds total) 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Instructions: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Cut off and discard the ends of each butternut squash...
Roasted Carrots with Almonds and Olives 4 bunches baby carrots, trimmed, scrubbed or peeled (about 1 1/2 pounds) 3 small shallots, bulbs peeled and halves separated 2 large strips orange peel 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil Sea salt and freshly ground pepper Sea salt and freshly ground pepper 1/2 cup Cerignola olive...
Barefoot BBQ Hang Ten BBQ Sauce 8 tablespoons butter 1 cup minced onions 2 tablespoons salt 4 cloves garlic, pressed 1 whole lemon, seeded and minced, including peel 3/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup chili powder 2 tablespoons black pepper 1/3 cup molasses 1/3 cup Worcestershire 1/4 cup white vinegar 32 oun...
Berries with Italian Custard 1/2 pint blueberries 1/2 pint raspberries 1/4 cup port 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar 4 large egg yolks Instructions: Cook's Note: For a nonalcoholic version, substitute the port with 1/4 cup white grape juice mixed with 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract. In a medium bowl, combine the berries w...
Taleggio and Pear Panini 1 (1-pound) loaf ciabatta bread (or 8 slices country bread) 1/4 cup olive oil 8 ounces Taleggio cheese or brie, sliced 2 large pears, apples or peaches, cored and cut into 1/4-inch wedges 2 tablespoons honey Pinch salt Pinch freshly ground black pepper 3 ounces arugula or spinach Instructions: ...
New England Stuffing 6 cups sourdough bread, cubed and toasted 1 pound slab bacon, cubed 4 ounces (1 stick) butter 2 onions, chopped 4 ribs celery, chopped 1/2 cup chopped fresh herbs such as parsley, thyme, and marjoram 1 pound fresh shucked oysters, with liquor 1 cup chestnuts, roasted and shelled 1 cup chicken stock...
Virgin Marys 3 stalks celery from the heart, including leaves, plus extra for serving 2 teaspoons prepared horseradish 1 teaspoon chopped shallot Dash Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon celery salt 1 teaspoon kosher salt 12 dashes hot sauce, or to taste (recommended: Tabasco) 2 limes, juiced 1 (48-ounce) bottle tomato jui...
Simple Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 4 cloves garlic, very thinly sliced Kosher salt Pinch crushed red pepper flakes One 28-ounce can San Marzano plum tomatoes, crushed by hand 1 cup torn basil leaves 12 ounces spaghetti Grated Parmesan, optional Bring a large pot of salted water to a...
Drunken Eggs 6 ounces slab bacon, skin removed 1 large yellow onion, diced 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 3 1/2 cups chicken stock 2 medium tomatoes cored, seeded and diced 4 large eggs, beaten 1/2 cup grated Anejo cheese 2 - 4 serrano chiles, stemmed and chopped Corn tortillas, recipe follows...
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...
Love Me Tenderloin Minute-Steaks with Fried Okra 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter (cut 1/2 of this amount into cubes), divided 1 medium onion, thinly sliced 1 cup button mushrooms (about 3 ounces), cleaned, trimmed and sliced 1/2 cup demi-glace 4 tablespoons tomato paste 1 cup red wine Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 li...
Janette's Buckwheat Blueberry Beer Pancakes with Blueberry Syrup 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries 3/4 cup sugar-free blueberry jam 2 tablespoons blackberry brandy 1 tablespoon maple syrup 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 cup light beer 1 egg white 1 tablespoon honey 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup buckwheat pancake mix 1 ...
Mustard Shallot Vinaigrette 1/4 cup champagne vinegar 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon clover honey 4 large, peeled shallots, thinly sliced, about 1/4 cup 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil Instructions: In the bowl of a food processor fitted with a sharp blade, pr...
Second Time Around Mushroom Pizza 1 or 2 (8inch) \Boboli\ pizza crusts or, 2 (6inch) pita breads or, 2 (10 to 12inch) burrito size tortillas 1/2 cup tomato sauce 1 cup cooked mushrooms 1/4 to 1/2 cup (2 ounces) crumbled or shredded cheese like Mozzarella, goat, Ricotta or extra sharp Cheddar Instructions: Preheat the o...
Grilled Eggplant Salad 1 Italian eggplant, cut into 1-inch thick slices 1 large red onion, cut into rounds Canola oil 1 avocado, halved, pitted and flesh chopped 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped oregano leaves Honey Olive oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 lem...
Three Mushroom Tart 2 ounces dried shiitake mushrooms 3 ounces portobello mushrooms 8 ounces white mushrooms 6 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 small onion, thinly sliced 4 sprigs fresh thyme 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 1/2 teaspoon dried basil Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper Kosher salt and freshly ground black ...
Cornbread Stuffed Meatloaf 2 large or 5 small corn muffins (2 to 3 cups), crumbled by hand 1/2 pound bacon, chopped 1 red bell pepper, diced 1 tablespoon seeded and minced jalapeno 2 tablespoons minced garlic 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley Salt and pepper 1 egg, beaten 3 tablespoons olive oil, plus 3 tab...
Pickled Cucumber and Peppers 9 tablespoons rice vinegar 2 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoons salt 3 tablespoons water 1 seedless cucumber cut into 1/2 inch chunks 1 red pepper cut into 1/2 inch dice 1 yellow pepper cut into 1/2 inch dice Salt and fresh ground pepper Instructions: In a non-reactive pot over a medium heat s...
Manhattan 6 ice cubes 1/4 cup sweet vermouth 1 cup bourbon whiskey Cocktail cherries, to decorate Instructions: Put the ice cubes in a cocktail shaker. Pour the vermouth and whiskey over the ice. Shake and then strain into cocktail glasses. Add a cherry, if desired, and serve.
Ponche 8 ounces tejocotes (Mexican hawthorn fruit), scored, or crab apples, peeled and scored 1 cup (1/2 ounce) packed dried hibiscus flowers (flor de jamaica) 1 cup (6 ounces) finely chopped piloncillo or brown sugar 1/2 cup dried prunes or other dried fruit such as figs 1/4 cup golden raisins or dried cherries 6 tama...
Date Pecan Bars 3 cups dates, coarsely chopped 1/4 cup sugar 1 1/2 cups water 1 cup pecans, finely chopped 3/4 cup unsalted butter 1 cup light brown sugar 1 3/4 cups sifted unbleached all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups rolled oats Instructions: To prepare filling, mix together dates, ...
Coconut Flour Pancakes 1/2 cup coconut flour (see Cook's Note) 3/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 2 large eggs plus 1 egg white 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut milk 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt 2 tablespoons maple syrup, plus more for serving 1 tablespoon coconut ...
White Christmas 4 ounces eggnog (homemade or commercially prepared) 1/2 ounce white chocolate liqueur 1 ounce Southern Comfort Instructions: Mix all the ingredients and serve straight up in a snifter.
Easy Greek Salad 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped 4 whole ripe tomatoes, cut into 6 wedges each, then each wedge cut in half 1 whole (large) cucumber, peeled, cut into fourths lengthwise, and diced into large chunks 1/2 whole red onion, sliced very thin 30 whole pitted kalamata olives, cut in half lengthwise, plus 6 oli...
Green Onion Spoonbread 1 cup, plus 3 tablespoons stone-ground cornmeal 1 cup whole milk, more if needed 2/3 cup heavy cream 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 2/3 cup buttermilk 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 4 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese, grated 4 eggs, separated 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions,...
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.
Short Rib Lasagna Rolls 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 1/2 pounds beef short ribs 2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus extra for seasoning 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus extra for seasoning 1 onion, roughly chopped 4 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed 2 (4-inch) sprigs fresh rosemary 2 cups red wine, such as pinot noi...
Roasted Rack of Lamb with Icicle Radishes 4 racks of lamb (about 15 pounds total) 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil Juice and zest of 1 orange 1/2 bunch fresh rosemary, needles stripped from the stem Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 bunches icicle radishes, trimmed and well-washed 2 tablespoons all-purpose flou...
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...
BLT Bar 27 slices thick-cut bacon 24 leaves green leaf lettuce 12 deli slices sharp Cheddar 3 large red onions, thinly sliced 27 slices cooked thick-cut maple bacon 24 slices soft white sandwich bread Heirloom Tomato and Watermelon Salad, recipe follows Homemade Mayonnaise, recipe follows Quick Pickles, recipe...
Mushroom Noodle Soup with Soft-Boiled Eggs 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 1/4 pounds mixed sliced mushrooms 1 onion, chopped Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 3 cloves garlic 4 carrots 3 stalks celery, plus celery leaves for topping 6 sprigs thyme 1 quart mushroom broth 1 cup mini penne 4 large eggs 2 table...
Stir Fried Pork Neck with Pineapple and Vegetables: Muc Xao Khom 2 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon corn flour, dissolved with 2 teaspoons water 1 tablespoons white vinegar 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/2 tablespoon tomato sauce 1 tablespoon sugar 2 tablespoons fish sauce 10 1/2 ounces/300 g pork neck, finely sliced 1 teaspoo...
Spanish Tortilla with Sweet Potatoes 1 onion, halved and thinly sliced 2 sweet potatoes, peeled, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced into half-moons 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 8 large eggs 1 cup shredded manchego cheese (about 4 ounces) 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar 1 teas...