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Sesame-Pecan Chicken Strips 1/4 cup dijon mustard 1/3 cup peach preserves 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme Kosher salt 2 large egg whites 1 cup breadcrumbs (preferably panko) 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans 1/4 cup sesame seeds 1 teaspoon paprika 1 cup vegetable or peanut oil 1 1/4 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breas...
Shrimp and Banana 20 shrimp, peeled and deveined with tails on Vegetable oil Salt and pepper Salt and pepper 4 tablespoons shallots, brunoise (about 1 1/2 shallots) 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic (about 4 cloves) 4 very ripe bananas (so ripe that the skins are black) 1:1 low-sodium soya/water (1/2 cup of each) Ro...
Salt and Pepper Salmon 1 salmon fillet (about 2 pounds), skin on, 1 1/2 to 2 inches thick Kosher salt Extra-virgin olive oil Freshly ground black pepper 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature Smashed New Potatoes with Peas, Lemon, and Pearl Onions, recipe follows 1 1/2 to 2 pounds red bliss potatoes Kosher sal...
Oyster Pie 2 potatoes, diced 1 stalk celery, chopped 1 carrot, sliced (optional) Salt and pepper 1 pint oysters Butter 1/2 cup milk, heated 1 recipe pastry, recipe follows Egg wash, (1 egg mixed with 1 tablespoon water) 1 1/2 cups instant flour 1/4 cup chilled unsalted butter 1/4 cup chilled solid vegetable shortening ...
McFlay McScones 6 plum tomatoes, cored, sliced 1/4-inch thick 2 cloves garlic Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup olive oil 1 tablespoon finely chopped herbs, such as parsley, rosemary and thyme 1 tablespoon finely chopped herbs, such as parsley, rosemar...
Herbed Ricotta Bruschettas 2 cups ricotta, store-bought or homemade (recipe follows) 3 tablespoons minced scallions, white and green parts (2 scallions) 2 tablespoons minced fresh dill 1 tablespoon minced fresh chives Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 round sourdough bread Good olive oil 1 whole garlic clov...
Pat's Spicy Fried Wings 1 tablespoon seasoning salt 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes 2 teaspoons black pepper 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper 2 teaspoons poultry seasoning 1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning 6 whole chicken wings, cut in 1/2 at the joint 2 eggs 2 tablespoons hot sauce 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper fla...
Pasta Frittata 3/4 cup chopped onion 2 garlic cloves, minced 3/4 cup julienned red pepper 1 1/2 cups sliced mushrooms 1 1/2 cups julienned zucchini 1 teaspoon dried oregano 10 eggs 1 1/4 cup whole milk 1 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar 1/2 cup grated Parmesan 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon pepper 1 pound cream cheese 3...
Twice Baked Potatoes 4 medium russet potatoes, about 6 ounces each 1 teaspoon vegetable oil Kosher salt 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 2 leeks, (white and light green parts), halved lengthwise and thinly sliced Freshly ground black pepper 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 teaspoons freshly chopped thyme 4 ounces 1/3-less fat c...
Tabbouleh and Chick Pea Salad 3/4 cup medium grain bulghur wheat 16 ounce can chick peas, washed, drained and chopped roughly 2 cups (net) finely chopped washed curly parsley 1/2 cup (net) finely chopped washed mint leaves 1 bunch scallions, green and white parts, finely sliced 4 ripe plum tomatoes or 2 medium regular ...
Margarita 1/3 cup sugar 1 1/2 cups water 2/3 cup lime juice 2/3 cup orange juice 1 tablespoon lemon juice Instructions: Combine sugar and water and allow to dissolve. Add remaining ingredients and mix well. Serve cold or over ice.
Individual Delmonico Potatoes 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, at room temperature 2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, peeled, diced into 1/2-inch cubes (4 to 5 medium potatoes) Kosher salt 3/4 cup whole milk 3/4 cup heavy cream 1 1/2 cups shredded white American cheese (9 ounces) 1/2 cup freshly grat...
Crispy Fried Oysters with Sweet Corn Cilantro Salsa 1 cup corn niblets 1/2 cup chicken stock Salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/2 cup cooked corn niblets 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh cilantro 1 scallion, finely chopped 1/4 red p...
Crêpes Cake 4 cups all-purpose flour 4 cups whole milk, at room temperature 12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 8 large eggs, at room temperature Cooking spray One 8-ounce block cream cheese, at r...
Salted Caramel Samoas Cannoli One 15-ounce container whole-milk ricotta cheese 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar 1/4 cup heavy cream 12 Samoas® or Caramel deLites® cookies, finely chopped 1/2 cup salted caramel sauce 10 ounces dark melting chocolate 12 pre-made cannoli shells 1 cup shredded unsweetened coconut, ...
Warm Apricot Tart 2/3 recipe Pate Sablee, recipe follows 1/2 recipe Almond Cream, recipe follows 10 Fresh Apricots (or canned) 1/4 cup slivered almonds Confectioner's sugar, for dusting 1/4 cup almond flour Scant 2 cups cake flour Generous 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter Pinch salt 3/4 cup powdered sugar l large egg To ma...
Bok Choy Salad 1 medium head bok choy, diced 4 green onions, sliced 1 (3-ounce) package ramen noodles 1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon tamari Instructions: Combine bok choy and onions and chill. Break up the uncoo...
Sambousek 5 pounds flour, plus more for dusting 1/4 cup sugar 5 tablespoons kosher salt 1 tablespoon dried yeast 1/4 cup canola oil, plus more for sprinkling 5 cups cold water 1 1/2 pounds yellow Spanish onions, chopped 6 tablespoons butter OR 1/4 cup canola oil 1 teaspoon allspice 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon g...
New York Strip Steak with Tri-Berry Relish, Crispy Onion Strings and Baked Macaroni and Cheese with Prosciutto and Truffle Oil 1 (7-ounce) New York strip steak Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley leaves 2 tablespoons canola oil 1/2 cup red wine 2 shallots, thinly sliced 1 pint fresh ...
Brasciole with Fettuccini and Tomato Sauce 1/3 cup quality olive oil 1 onion, julienne 2 quarts peeled, chopped plum tomatoes Basil, preferably fresh Pepper Salt 6 ounces Italian sausage 1 clove garlic, minced Fresh parsley, chopped Pepper 1 pound chuck or flank cut of beef 3 tablespoons olive oil 4 cups flour 4 eggs 3...
Seared Sea Scallops, Wasabi Caviar and Seaweed Salad 1 pound sea scallops 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots 1/4 cup dry sherry wine 2 tablespoons sweet butter 1 cup finely shredded raw root vegetables, carrot, beet, turnip 2 ounces wasabi flavored caviar, (flying fish roe) 1/4 cup wakame (Ja...
Best Bruschetta Recipe | How to Make Bruschetta 4 tablespoons olive oil 5 cloves garlic, finely minced 1 pint red grape tomatoes, halved lengthwise 1 whole baguette or crusty loaf 1 pint yellow grape tomatoes, halved lengthwise 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 16 whole fresh basil leaves, plus more as needed, chiffonade S...
Stuffed Baked Potatoes 4 large baking potatoes 1 stick butter 1 cup grated Cheddar cheese 3/4 cup milk, plus more if needed 2 tablespoons chopped chives, optional Salt and pepper, to taste Instructions: Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Wash potatoes and poke 2 or 3 vent holes in each with a fork. Bake potatoes in oven unti...
Grilled Flank Steak with Mozzarella and Basil 1 pound flank steak, halved lengthwise Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for the grill 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary 2 cloves garlic, finely grated 1 1/2 pounds assorted small to medium tomatoes (such as Campari and v...
Slow Cooked Potatoes with Butter and Thyme 3 ounces bacon (about 5 slices) 6 sprigs fresh thyme 4 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, scrubbed and quartered with skin 2 teaspoons kosher salt 2 dried bay leaves 5 black peppercorns, plus freshly ground for serving 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, sl...
Curried Chicken Matchsticks 1 pound chicken breast, all skin and bones removed, diced into 1/4-inch pieces 1/2 cup dry white wine Several herb sprigs: tarragon, thyme, bay leaf 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons curry powder 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup chopped chives Salt and pepper to taste 1 pound puff pastry sheets, unb...
Guacamole Toppings 3 ripe avocados, diced, preferably Haas 1 /4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1 small red onion, diced Juice of whole lemon 1 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper Instructions: Cut the avocados into quarters. Remove the seeds, peel and place in a mixing bowl. Mash with a potato mashe...
Classic Lyonnaise Potatoes Salt and white pepper 1 stick butter 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley 2 pounds baking potatoes, like russets, peeled and sliced 1/2-inch thick 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 onions, julienne 2 tablespoons chopped garlic Instructions: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Place the potatoes in a po...
Shrimp Cocktail 10 cups cold water 2 medium carrots, quartered 2 stalks celery, quartered 1 large onion, quartered 1 head garlic, halved 1 lemon, halved ½ bunch parsley 5 sprigs fresh thyme 2 bay leaves 1 pound medium or large shrimp, in the shell, rinsed 1 tablespoon kosher salt Cocktail Sauce, recipe follows Lemon we...
Lemon-Glazed Raspberry Coffee Cake 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 2/3 cup packed light brown sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Pinch of fine salt 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more, for the pan 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking p...
Nopalitos Rancheros 2 tablespoons butter 1/4 cup onions 1/2 cup fresh cactus pads 3 eggs 1/4 cup salsa, plus more, if desired 1/2 cup Cheddar Instructions: In a saute pan heat the butter and saute the onions. Add the cactus pads and cook for 3 minutes. Add eggs and mix together. Then add your favorite salsa and Cheddar...
Hearty Brisket Tacos with Pink Pickled Onions 3 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil One 3- to 4-pound piece brisket Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 3 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil, for searing 1 large onion, sliced 2 large carrots, large dice 2 ribs celery, large dice 4 cloves garlic, minced ...
Linguine alla Chitarra with Clams, Guanciale and Pea Tendrils 1 cup \00\ pasta flour, such as Caputo 1/4 cup semolina Sea salt 1 extra-large cage-free egg 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 ounce olive oil 1/2 cup 1/4-inch dice or lardons smoked guanciale or smoked bacon 1 tablespoon thinly shaved garlic 1 tablespoon...
Air Fryer Biscuits 2 cups self-rising flour, plus more for dusting 1/2 teaspoon sugar 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, chilled 1 cup shaken buttermilk 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 tablespoon honey 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt Instructions: For the biscuits: Add the flour to a lar...
Pecan Pie Filling 6 eggs 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup flour 4 cups dark corn syrup 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 2 cups chopped pecans Pie Crust, recipe follows 1 cup unsalted butter 1 cup solid vegetable shortening 4 cups cake flour 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup sugar 3 teaspoons kosher sal...
Cocktail Sauce 1/2 cup ketchup 1/2 cup chili sauce 2 tablespoons horseradish Juice and zest of 1 lemon Hot sauce, as needed Instructions: Combine the ketchup, chili sauce, horseradish, lemon zest and juice and hot sauce to taste in a small mixing bowl. Serve alongside fried shrimp. Store, refrigerated, in an airt...
Cheese Board Grilled Cheese 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature 8 slices crusty Italian bread 4 tablespoons quince paste 4 ounces manchego cheese, shredded 4 ounces Cheddar, shredded 2 to 3 tablespoons Marcona almonds, crushed 4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled Instructions: Spread butt...
Braised Oxtail Crepinette with Liquid Yukon Gold Puree and Truffle Jus 1 oxtail, cut into pieces between each knuckle Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 cup flour, for dusting Safflower oil 5 ounces mirepoix 1 tablespoon tomato paste 4 tablespoons sherry 2 cups red wine 5 cups veal stock 1 bay leaf 2 tablespoons su...
Stuffed Pork Tenderloin 2 pounds pork tenderloin Salt Freshly cracked black pepper 2 cups medium diced mango 2 to 3 cups medium diced pineapple 3/4 cup finely grated fresh coconut (save the milk) 1/2 cup torn cilantro leaves 1/2 cup minced red onions 3 cloves minced garlic 1/4 cup minced chives 2 tablespoons honey Coco...
Garlicky Braised Beef Shanks 4 pounds beef shanks Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 1 celery rib, chopped 1 carrot, chopped 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1/2 cup dry red wine One 28-ounce can diced tomatoes 10 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 1 sprig fr...
Pan Seared Snapper in Saffron Sauce 2 (8-ounce) snapper fillets, bones reserved 1/4 cup olive oil 1 fennel bulb, cut in wedges 2 tablespoons shallots 1 teaspoon garlic 1 good pinch saffron 1/4 cup white wine Lemon juice of one lemon 1/8 cup pernod 1/2 cup fish stock, recipe follows, or water Salt to taste Fresh ground ...
Quick Barbeque Sauce 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, like soy, corn or peanut 1/2 medium Spanish onion, chopped 6 cloves garlic, minced Pinch of crushed red pepper 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1 (28-ounce) can whole, peeled tomatoes (with puree), pureed in a blender 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 cup firmly pack...
Risotto Bianco with Enoki and Fresh Peas 3 tablespoons olive oil 7 ounces enoki mushrooms 1 large onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, smashed 2 cups Arborio rice (about 14 ounces) 12 ounces dry white wine 5 cups warm chicken broth Sea salt 1 pound fresh peas, shelled (about 1 cup peas) 4 tablespoons unsalted butter ...
Tyler's 1000 Layer Quesadillas 1 pork tenderloin Salt Freshly ground black pepper 3 tablespoons brown sugar 2 teaspoons chili powder 1 tablespoon chopped garlic 1 tablespoon dried oregano 1 tablespoon onion powder 1 lime, juiced 2 tablespoons canola oil 1 large red onion, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices 4 ears corn, hus...
Grandma's Red Velvet Cake 2 sticks butter, room temperature 1 1/2 cups sugar 2 ounces red food coloring 3 tablespoons cocoa powder Pinch salt 2 eggs 1 cup buttermilk 1 teaspoon vinegar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda Butter, for pan 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 c...
Pineapple Consomme 3 cups vegetable broth 2 cups fresh pineapple juice 1 cup water 1/2 cup diced fresh pineapple Instructions: Blend the vegetable broth, pineapple juice, and water together in a saucepan and cook over low heat for 5 minutes. Ladle the soup into bowls in which you have placed 2 tablespoons of diced fres...
Scallion Biscuits with Sausage and Gravy 1 pound six ounces all-purpose flour 1/2 ounce salt 1 1/2 ounces baking powder 4 ounces sugar 3/4 quart heavy cream 1/3 cup fine sliced scallions 4 pieces of your favorite sausage (links or patties) 1 tablespoon peanut oil 1/2 Spanish onion, small dice 1/4 cup all purpose flour ...
Gnocchi Mac and Cheese 1/2 cup freshly grated sharp Cheddar 2 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh parsley 12 butter crackers (I like Ritz) 4 strips crisp cooked bacon Kosher salt 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 2 cups whole milk, plus additional as needed 1 cup canned butternut squas...
Perfect Manhattan 2 3/4 ounces rye whiskey 1/2 ounce dry vermouth 1/2 ounce sweet vermouth 2 dashes Angostura bitters Lemon twist, for garnish Instructions: Combine the rye, dry vermouth, sweet vermouth and bitters in a cocktail shaker, add ice, and stir until chilled. Strain the mixture into a chilled coupe gl...
Pan Fried Chicken, Parsley Pan Jus 1/2 to 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon salt 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper 2 pounds skin-on breast of chicken 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil 1/4 cup white wine 1/4 cup finely diced yellow onion or shallot 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons minced garlic 2 tablespoon...
Carrot Cake Pops Cooking spray 1 15- to 16-ounce box carrot cake mix (plus required ingredients) 1 cup cream cheese frosting 2 12-ounce bags orange candy melts 6 red candy melts 2 tablespoons cocoa powder Green apple licorice, cut into 1/2-inch pieces Instructions: Preheat the oven to 350˚. Coat a 9-by-13-inch pan with...
Duck and Oxtail Consomme, Smoked Duck, Foie Gras Flan 3 duck carcasses, fat removed 1 1/2 pounds oxtail, fat removed 1 cup dry white wine 8 cups water 1 onion, spiked with 2 cloves and 1bay leaf 1 carrot, chopped 1 celery rib, chopped 5 leek tops, chopped 1 bunch parsley stems 1/2 bunch thyme sprigs 1 teaspoon juniper ...
German Style Sausage Apple Bake 6 Granny Smith or Jonathan apples, peeled, cored and thinly sliced 2 pounds pre-cooked bratwurst or kielbasa 2 teaspoons butter, or to taste 1 small onion, diced 2 medium potatoes, peeled, sliced thin 1 green bell pepper, seeded, diced 2 zucchini, sliced thin 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarel...
Vegan Shepherd's Pie 1 1/2 pounds small creamer potatoes 8 cloves garlic Kosher salt 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 cup chopped chives Freshly ground black pepper 1 pound cremini mushrooms, quartered 1/4 cup tomato paste 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary leaves, chopped 1 1/4 cups vegetable or mushroom broth One 1...
Tortilla Soup 1 1/2 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken legs and thighs 5 cups chicken stock 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 cloves garlic 1 dried guajillo chile, seeded Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 3 plum tomatoes, cored and halved lengthwise 1 small Spanish onion, diced Crispy corn tortilla strips, for...
Super-Zesty Potato Salad 2 large egg yolks 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon dijon mustard Kosher salt 1 1/2 cups neutral-flavored oil (such as vegetable, canola or peanut) 2 1/2 pounds small red bliss potatoes, quartered 3 cloves garlic, smashed Kosher salt 6 slices bacon, chopped 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive ...
Strawberry, Rhubarb and Banana Crostata 1-1/2 cups pastry flour scant 1/4-cup polenta 1 tsp. aniseeds, toasted 1/2-cup granulated sugar large pinch of salt 1/2-cup unsalted butter, cut into small pieces 1 large egg, lightly beaten 3 ripe bananas, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 lb. rhubarb, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 pint baske...
Italian Pasta Salad 1 pound tri-color corkscrew pasta 1 (12-ounce jar) marinated quartered artichoke hearts, drained 8 ounces smoked mozzarella, cubed 1(8-ounce link) spicy pepperoni, cubed 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 2 tablespoons chopped jarred pepperoncini 1 large handful fresh basil leaves, torn 1 clove garlic, f...
Parisienne Gnocchi with Bacon and Tarragon 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 pound bacon, diced 1/4-inch thick 1 tablespoon salt 7 ounces (14 tablespoons) butter 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup shredded Gruyere 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh tarragon 6 large eggs Instructions: Plac...
Summer Fruit with Wine and Mint 1 1/4 cups dry white wine 1/3 cup sugar 1/2 ripe cantaloupe, halved, seeded, cut into 3/4-inch cubes (about 3 cups) 1 basket (8-ounce) fresh strawberries, quartered 1 cup seedless green grapes, halved lengthwise 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint leaves Instructions: Bring the wine and suga...
Caesar Salad with Crouton Collars 1 (4-inch thick) sourdough or French baguette, cut into 2-inch thick slices 1/2 cup olive oil 1 egg yolk, coddled 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper 4 garlic cloves, minced 2 anchovies (or 1 teaspoon anchovy paste) 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard (the real stuff, not t...
Zabaione con Crema: Zabaglione with Cream 6 large egg yolks 6 tablespoons sugar 6 tablespoons Vin Santo wine or Marsala 1 cup whipping cream 1/2 cup fresh blueberries Instructions: Put the egg yolks in a stainless steel bowl. Whisk in the sugar, and Vin Santo wine or Marsala. Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Lower ...
Jicama Slaw 1 large jicama, peeled and finely shredded 1/2 Napa cabbage, finely shredded 2 carrots, shredded 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 2 tablespoons ancho chili powder 2 tablespoons honey 1/2 cup canola oil Salt and freshly ground pepper 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro leaves Instru...
Hot Peaches 1 cup sugar 1 tablespoon cinnamon 5 peaches, quartered, with peel on 1 stick butter 1 cup spicy cinnamon schnapps, such as DeKuyper Hot Damn! Cinnamon Schnapps Liqueur Vanilla ice cream, for serving Instructions: In a medium bowl, combine the sugar and cinnamon. Toss the peaches in the sugar mixture...
Crunchy Pork Chops with Garlicky Spinach and Tomato Salad 2 pork chops, approximately 8 ounces each 1 egg 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 cup bread crumbs 1 tablespoon freshly grated Parmesan 1 cup ground nut oil or similar, for frying 3 medium tomatoes 1/2 c...
Pansy Flower Cupcakes 12 Go-To Vanilla Cupcakes 2 cups Swiss Buttercream 1/2 cup Grape-Tinted Frosting 1/2 cup Egg Yolk-Tinted Frosting 1/3 cup Avocado-Tinted Frosting Instructions: Frost the cupcakes with the buttercream. To pipe the flower: Place the grape-tinted frosting in a pastry bag with a #104 rose tip. Point t...
Grilled Avocados with Ginger Miso 1 tablespoon finely chopped shallots (about 1/2 small shallot) 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, plus more for the grill or grill pan 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 2 teaspoons finely grated fresh ginger (about a 1-inch piece) 1 teaspoon white miso paste 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil 1/2 teaspoon...
Leftovers: Chicken with Sesame Caesar Salad 2 cooked chicken paillards, chilled and 1/4-inch slices (pan seared) 2 egg yolks 2 anchovy fillets 2 cloves garlic 1 tablespoon pommery mustard 1 cup canola oil plus 1/2 tablespoon sesame oil, mix together Juice of 1 lemon 1/3 cup shaved reggiano Parmesan Salt and black peppe...
Thin & Crispy Pizza 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting 3/4 teaspoon baking powder 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt 3/4 cup water 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing 2/3 cup pizza sauce 1 1/2 cups shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese (about 6 ounces) Instructions: Make the dough: Put a p...
Summer Wheat Berry Salad with Chimichurri Dressing 3/4 cup wheat berries, soaked overnight 1 ear sweet corn 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 1 medium Middle Eastern cucumber, diced 1/4 medium red onion, thinly sliced 1 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro 1 cup roughly chopped fresh parsley 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive ...
Stout and Caramel Milkshakes 1 cup heavy whipping cream 3 cups caramel ice cream 12 ounces stout beer 2 tablespoons malt powder Instructions: Whip the cream until soft peaks form. Hold in the refrigerator. Add the ice cream and stout to a blender and blend until fully combined. Divide the milkshake between 4 chill...
Apple Fritters with Caramel Drizzle 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus 1/2 cup 1 cup cornmeal 1/2 cup brown sugar 2 tablespoons baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 2 cups buttermilk 1 1/2 cups water 2 eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 3 Granny Smith apples, cored and cut into 1/4-inch thick rings Vegetable oil, for deep frying ...
Clam Chowda Mug O Soup with Deviled Ham and Cheese Melt Mug Toppers 2 tablespoons butter 2 slices thick cut bacon, chopped 1 medium onion, chopped 2 ribs celery with greens, chopped 4 sprigs fresh thyme Salt and pepper 2 teaspoons hot sauce, eyeball it 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 pint half-and-half 2 cups chicken...
Tom's Special Negroni 1 ounce gin, such as Hendrick's 1 ounce bitter orange liqueur, such as Campari 1 ounce sweet vermouth, such as Carpano Antica or Noilly Prat 1 ounce freshly squeezed orange juice Wide strip of orange peel, for garnish Instructions: Add the gin, bitter orange liqueur, vermouth and orange ju...
Chicken Lasagna 3 tablespoons butter 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup chopped green pepper 3 cups chopped cooked chicken 1 (4-ounce) jar pimientos, chopped 1 (8 ounce) can cream of chicken soup 1 (8-ounce) can mushroom soup 1 cup chicken broth 6 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained 6 ounces shredded mozzarella Instructions...
Cholent 1 pound dried chick peas, soaked overnight 6 chicken thighs, or 2 turkey thighs 2 veal shoulder chops or 1 1/2 pounds veal stew 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large Spanish onion, coarsely chopped 8 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar 1 tablespoon ground fenugreek 2 teaspoon ground cu...
Produce Stand 2 orange bell peppers, halved 1/3 cup slivered almonds 3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint, plus 1/2 cup leaves 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, plus 1/2 cup leaves 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar 1 small clove garlic, finely grated 1/4 teaspoon sugar Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper Kosher salt and fr...
Lean-O Cioppino 2 (15-ounce) cans reduced-sodium creamy tomato soup with 4g fat or less per serving (recommended: Amy's Organic Light In Sodium Chunky Tomato Bisque) 1 (10-ounce) can whole baby clams, drained 6 ounces (about 30) cooked ready-to-eat medium-small shrimp 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano Salt and black pepper 2 ...
Tropical Greens Salad 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice 3 small shallots, minced 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1/2 cup pepitas (raw hulled green pumpkin seeds) 1 tablespoon soy sauce 3 small bunches baby arugula leaves, washed ...
Snickerdoodle Snowflakes 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 large eggs Royal icing, for decorating, optional 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for flouring work surface 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon Pinch nutmeg 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted bu...
Sea Bass with Ginger Lemon Pesto and Jicama Salsa 4 cups peeled, diced jicama 4 cups diced papaya 1 cup red bell pepper 1/8 cup diced jalapeno 1 cup finely chopped cilantro 1/4 cup lemon juice 4 (8-ounce) sea bass fillets* 1 package banana leaves 1 cup finely chopped peeled ginger 1 cup finely chopped lemon zest 1/4 cu...
Slow Cooker Pumpkin Spice Porridge 2 1/2 cups whole milk, plus more for serving 1 1/2 cups steel-cut oats 1/4 cup pure maple syrup, plus more for serving 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 teaspoon kosher salt One 15-ounce can pure pumpkin puree 1 ripe Bosc or Bartlett pear, thinly...
\Second Time Around\ Couscous Salad 1 cup cooked couscous 1 scallion, thinly sliced 1 rib celery, finely diced 1 cup smoked or regular cooked chicken, cut into bitesized chunks 1 cup thawed frozen peas 1 ounce blue cheese 1/3 cup mayonnaise 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard Rice vinegar to taste Chopped fresh parsley Instructio...
Dominican Plantains 3 sheets puff pastry 4 tablespoons flour 6 fresh plantains ('Machos' can be used), cut into 3 to 4-inch lengths 1/4 cup light rum 2 tablespoons Mango juice 1 tablespoon orange juice 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon grated ginger 1 dash cinnamon 1 dash nutmeg 2 eggs, beaten 1 tablespoon cornstarch...
Baked Ham with Mustard Sauce 2 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon Coleman's dry mustard Salt and pepper 2 tablespoons vinegar 1/2 cup cream 1 egg yolk 1 (6 to 8 pound) baked ham, sliced Instructions: In a small saucepan, off heat, combine sugar, mustard, salt and pepper. Whisk in vinegar until it forms a paste. Add cream, ...
Shoyu Chicken 2 1/2 teaspoons garlic puree 1 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 1 1/4 cups soy sauce 1 cup sugar 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 ounces peeled and crushed fresh ginger 5 pounds bone-in chicken thighs Flour slurry: (to thicken) 3 tablespoons all-purpose flou...
Indian Beef and Peas 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil 1 tablespoon minced ginger 1 medium onion, finely chopped 1/4 cup dried curry leaves 1 tablespoon garam masala 1 teaspoon black mustard seeds 1/2 teaspoon cardamom seeds 1 pound ground beef A pinch of salt 1 cup frozen peas 6 to 8 savoy cabbage leaves Sliced green chilie...
Pea & Fennel Soup 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 cups chopped fennel bulb, fronds reserved 1 cup chopped yellow onion 4 cups chicken stock, preferably homemade 2 (10-ounce) packages frozen peas 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup creme fraiche Good olive oil Croutons (recipe follow...
Spicy Pork Ribs 3 garlic cloves, crushed 2 fresh red chillies Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 teaspoons smoked paprika 1/2 teaspoon dried chilli flakes 4 tablespoons olive oil 1 rack pork belly ribs 1 orange, zested and juiced 1 lime, zested and juiced 2 tablespoons honey Instructions: Preheat the oven to 35...
Fudge Ribbon Cake Crisco® Flour No-Stick Spray 1 (18.25 oz.) package Pillsbury® Chocolate Cake 1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese, softened 2 tablespoons butter, softened 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 (14 oz.) can Eagle Brand® Sweetened Condensed Milk 1 large egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Powdered sugar 1 (1 oz.) square unswe...
Mozzarella and Spinach Matzo Brei 2 tablespoons olive oil or unsalted butter 1 large shallot, finely chopped Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 sheets matzo, broken into approximately 1-inch pieces 4 large eggs Splash heavy cream 3 ounces fresh spinach, chopped 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella Hot ...
Penne with Beef and Arugula 1 (1-pound) New York strip steak 1 teaspoon herbs de Provence 1 garlic clove, minced 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus 3 tablespoons 1 pound penne pasta 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more for steak and pasta water 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground ...
Funked Out Leek and Pancetta Hash 1 pound red bliss potatoes Salt 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 pound pancetta, cut into small chunks 3 leeks, washed and cut in half moons 2 tablespoons smoked paprika 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes, or to taste 2 tablespoons chopped thyme leaves 2 tablespoons chopped parsley leaves Fresh...
Roasted Corn Guacamole with Cumin Scented Tortilla Chips (Southwest Snack) 6 white corn tortillas 1/4 cup vegetable oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons ground cumin 3 avocados, peeled, seeded and coarsely chopped 2 ears corn, grilled and kernels removed 1 jalapeno, finely chopped 1/2 red onion, finel...
Lettuce Wedges with Blue Cheese-Sour Cream Dressing 1 head lettuce, sliced into 4 wedges 1 cup reduced-fat sour cream 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese 1 to 2 tablespoons milk 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper Instructions: Arrange lettuce wedges on individual plates. In a medium bowl, whisk together sour cream, blue cheese,...
Red-Nosed Reindeer 3 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 package (10 oz., about 40) regular marshmallows - or - 4 cups miniature marshmallows 6 cups strong em Kellogg's® Rice Krispies® /em /strong cereal Kellogg's® Cocoa Krispies® Canned frosting or decorating gel Food coloring 12 regular pretzel twists 12 red gum drops ...
Pulled Pork Sandwich 1 boneless pork shoulder (about 4 to 41/2 pounds) 4 tablespoons kosher salt 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper 1 1/2 cups light brown sugar 1/4 cup paprika 2 to 3 sprigs thyme, leaves only 4 cloves garlic 1/4 cup red wine vinegar Scant 1 tablespoon cayenne 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil...
Tangerine Angel Food Cake with Tangerine Glaze 1 1/2 cups egg whites, at room temperature 1 1/4 teaspoons cream of tartar 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 1/8 cups sifted cake flour 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 tangerine, grated zest Tangerine glaze, recipe follows 1/4 cup freshly squeezed tangerine juice 1 ...
Cumin Grilled Sea Scallops with Chickpea Salad and Red Pepper-Tahini Vinaigrette 20 large sea scallops 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 tablespoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon ground black pepper Chickpea Salad, recipe follows Red Pepper-Tahini Vinaigrette, recipe follows 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup ol...
Tilapia Foil Packets 1/4 cup white wine 2 tablespoons olive oil Zest and juice of 1 lemon Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper Four 6-ounce tilapia fillets 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved 1/4 cup capers, drained 1 teaspoons fresh thyme (about 3 sprigs) Instructions: 1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Whisk toget...