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Rigatoni and Meatballs 6 thick slices crusty bread 3/4 pound ground beef 3/4 pound ground pork 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 eggs, beaten 1/4 cup minced flat-leaf parsley, plus more for serving 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving 1/4 cup whole milk 1/4 teaspoon salt Freshly ground black pepper to ...
Meyer Lemon and Basil Fizz 2 slices Meyer lemon 4 to 6 fresh basil leaves, plus more for garnish 4 ounces vodka Ice 6 ounces good-quality Italian orange soda Instructions: In a pint glass, muddle the lemon slices with the basil. Add the vodka and stir. Strain into 2 rocks glasses filled with ice, and top with orange so...
Toasted Cauliflower with Serrano Ham and Almonds 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon smoked sweet paprika 1 head cauliflower (about 1 1/2 pounds) 1/2 cup chopped serrano ham 1/4 cup toasted sliced and skin-on almonds 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice, plus lemon wedge for garnish Kosher salt and fre...
Homemade Yellow Cake Mix 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2 1/4 cups sugar 1/3 cup instant nonfat dry milk, such as Carnation 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon fine salt Nonstick cooking spray 3/4 cup vegetable oil 3 large eggs, at room temperature 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract Instructions: For the cake mix: Whisk ...
Cinnamon Ice Cream 2 cups half-and-half 2 cups heavy cream 1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise 1 cinnamon stick 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 9 egg yolks 3/4 cup sugar Instructions: In a saucepan over medium heat, heat the half-and-half, cream, vanilla, cinnamon stick and ground cinnamon, whisking occasionally to make su...
W+M Carrot Pizza 2 ounces olive oil, plus more for the pan 2 ounces sugar 2 ounces dry yeast 2 ounces kosher salt 9 cups all-purpose flour 2 cups starter 1 cup unsalted butter 1 1/2 cups chopped onion (1-inch pieces) 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 8 cups whole milk 4 cups heavy cream 1 tablespoon kosher salt...
Spiced Black Pepper Cupcakes 1/2 cup extra dark chocolate chips 1/2 cup boiling water 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce 1/2 cup sour cream 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 3 large eggs 1 1/4 cups brownie mix 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup cocoa powder 1/4 cup chocolate pudding...
Torta Rustica 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 ounce fresh yeast, dissolved in 3/4 cup tepid water 3 tablespoons olive oil Pinch salt 3/4 pounds fresh tomatoes, skinned and diced 1 pound sliced mozzarella 1/4 pound smoked ham 1/2 cup freshly grated pecorino 1 teaspoon fresh oregano, minced 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pe...
Grape Olive Oil Cake Nonstick cooking spray, for the pan 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons high-quality extra-virgin olive oil 3 cups red seedless grapes, halved 6 sprigs fresh thyme 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons fine salt 2 cups cake flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 cup granula...
Chocolate Malted Semifreddo 4 yolks 1/2 scant cup sugar 2 tablespoons brandy 2 tablespoons malt powder 1/3 cup milk 1/2 vanilla bean, split 1/2 cup chopped semisweet chocolate 1 3/4 cups heavy cream, whipped to soft peaks Cocoa powder and confectioners' sugar for sprinkling Instructions: Line round 2 1/2-inch collars w...
Jalapeno Cranberry Sauce 1 cup granulated sugar, plus more if needed 1 tablespoon zested fresh ginger 1 to 2 jalapenos, seeds and ribs removed, diced Zest and juice of 1 large orange (1/2 cup of juice is necessary) One 12-ounce bag fresh cranberries Zest from 1 lemon 1 tablespoon lemon juice Kosher salt Instructions: I...
Hot Water Chocolate Cake and Ganache 3/4 cup shortening 3 1/4 mugs, plus 2 tablespoons unbleached flour 3 mugs sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 5 heaping tablespoons cocoa 3 large eggs Milk 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla 1 1/2 mugs boiling water 1 (12-ounce) package semisweet chocolate chips 3 egg whites 1 1/2 cups superfine...
Sauteed Veal Scallops in Wild Mushroom Cream Sauce 8 veal cutlets, pounded into scaloppini Flour for dredging Salt and pepper to taste 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons unsalted butter Fresh lemon juice to taste Minced fresh chervil to taste 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/2 cup minced shall...
Raspberry Basil Iced Tea 2 cups raspberries 1 cup sugar 8 bags hibiscus tea 1 bunch fresh basil (about 10 leaves), a few leaves reserved for garnish Juice of 2 limes Raspberry Ice, recipe follows 36 raspberries Instructions: Bring 8 cups water to a boil. Add the raspberries, sugar, tea bags and basil. Turn off the heat...
Tequila Lime Sauce 1/2 cup white tequila 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice 2 tablespoons minced shallots 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 turns freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup heavy cream 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut up, at room temperature (1 stick) Ess...
Matrimony De Luxe 1 ripe mango 2 kiwis 2 ripe passion fruits 1 large knob preserved ginger stem* 1 1/2 tablespoons ginger syrup* Juice of 1/2 lime Ice cream or cream, as needed *Can be found at specialty Asian markets. Instructions: Cut both cheeks from the mango stone (pit) and crosshatch the flesh, making sure your k...
Grilled Ginger-Beer Chicken 6 chicken quarters (4 to 4 1/2 pounds total) 2 tablespoons ground ginger Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 6 12 -ounce bottles ginger beer 6 black tea bags 3/4 cup minced onion 1 28 -ounce can diced tomatoes 1/4 cup dijon mustard 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 1/4 cup packed light or...
Strawberry Refrigerator Jam 1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise and seeds scraped 1 cup sugar 2 tablespoons orange juice 5 cardamom pods, cracked just enough so seeds stay inside 1 quart strawberries (about 1 1/4 pounds), halved if larger than a walnut, hulled Instructions: Put the vanilla seeds and pod in a heavy, no...
Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon and Apple Cider Dressing 10 ounces pre-washed baby spinach 2 slices bacon, finely chopped 3 ounces Canadian bacon, finely chopped 2 teaspoons olive oil 1/2 red onion, sliced (about 1 cup) 1 pound button mushrooms, coarsely chopped 1 cup apple cider 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 1 teasp...
Martini Jelly Shots 2/3 cup seltzer water 12 pimento-stuffed martini olives, plus 3 tablespoons olive juice One 1/4-ounce package unflavored gelatin (about 2 1/2 teaspoons) 1 cup vodka or gin 1/3 cup dry vermouth Instructions: Combine the seltzer water and olive juice in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Sprinkle the gelat...
Apple-Spice Tisane Peels from 8 apples 3 whole cloves 2 cinnamon sticks 1 lemon, zest peeled in large strips, plus lemon juice, as needed Honey, as needed, optional Instructions: Add the apple peels, cloves, cinnamon sticks, lemon zest, a drizzle of honey if using and 2 cups water to a medium saucepan. Bring the ...
Pomegranate Maple Syrup 1 cup pomegranate juice 1 small sprig fresh rosemary 1/2 cup maple syrup Instructions: Combine the pomegranate juice and rosemary sprig in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Simmer until reduced by three-quarters and syrupy, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and st...
Baked BBQ Chicken 1 tablespoon salt 2 teaspoons chile powder 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 chicken, cut into 10 pieces, backbone removed 1 tablespoon olive oil Neutral oil, for oiling grill grates 2 cups BBQ sauce (your favorite store-bought or homemade) 1/4 cup low-sodiu...
Memphis Dry-Rubbed Back Ribs 2 slabs pork loin baby back ribs, about 2 1/4 pounds each Rib Rub #99 as needed, recipe follows 3/4 cup Sugar In The Raw 1/2 cup salt 1/4 cup paprika 2 tablespoons finely ground black pepper 1 tablespoon granulated garlic 1 tablespoon onion powder 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1 tablespoon chil...
Chicken with Pesto Cream 1 cup fresh basil leaves 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese 3 tablespoons pine nuts 4 cloves garlic, sliced 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, for pesto, plus 2 tablespoons, for chicken 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 tablespoons salted butter...
Spicy Jicama Salad with Tangerine and Cilantro 1 small (1 pound) jicama, peeled and cut into 1/4 by 1-inch matchsticks Juice of 1 orange Juice of 1 lime Juice of 1/2 grapefruit 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup olive oil 1 red apple, cored and cut into 1/4 by 1-inch matchsticks 3 tangerines, peel and pith removed, cut into seg...
Roasted Rockfish Rockefeller 1 pound fresh spinach 1 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup prosciutto ham, sliced and diced 3 ounces Parmesan cheese 10 gulf oysters 1 cup fish stock Pinch saffron 2 ounces Pernod Sea salt and pepper, to taste Arrowroot, if needed 6 ounces local rockfish 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 shallots, chopped 3 s...
Chicken-Fried Oyster Sandwich 1 cup real mayonnaise 2 heaping tablespoons finely diced salty gherkins 1 tightly packed tablespoon finely chopped capers Zest of 1 lemon plus juice of 1/2 lemon 1 cup buttermilk 1 tablespoon sriracha chili sauce (more if you're feeling feisty!) 12 jumbo oysters, shucked (8 if they are hug...
Creamed Spinach 4 pounds of fresh spinach 1 small onion, diced 4 tablespoons butter 1/2 cup sour cream 1 pound cream cheese 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese Salt and pepper to taste Nutmeg 1/2 cup bread crumbs Instructions: Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Trim and wash the spinach. In a large pot of salted, boiling water ad...
No Churn Spumoni 1 pint vanilla ice cream, melted 2 cups heavy cream 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk Pinch salt 1 cup frozen cherries, thawed 6 chocolate sandwich cookies, crushed 1/2 cup chopped pistachios Green food coloring Instructions: Line a loaf pan with plastic wrap so it hangs over the sides. Comb...
Deep-Fried Bocconcini with Spicy Tomato and Garlic Chutney 16 (1-inch diameter) balls bocconcini mozzarella cheese 2 cups all-purpose flour Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 eggs, beaten 3 cups seasoned Italian-style bread crumbs Vegetable oil, for frying 8 cloves garlic 1 (1-inch) piece fresh ginger, peele...
Sherry Butter Nut Drops 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 3/4 cups sifted confectioners' sugar 3 1/3 cups sifted all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup dry sherry 1 cup ground pecans 2 egg whites, beaten Pecan halves, optional Instructions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Cream the butter and sugar ...
Pollo Asado with Black Beans and Rice 12 cloves garlic, minced (about 1/4 cup) 3 teaspoons ground cumin 3 teaspoons dried oregano 1 tablespoon grated orange zest, plus 2 tablespoons orange juice 3 tablespoons distilled white vinegar 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 8 skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs (about 3 pounds)...
Fried Chicken Wings with Ranch 1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup buttermilk 1/4 cup pickle juice 2 large cloves garlic, grated 1 tablespoon chopped dill 1 tablespoon hot sauce, such as Tabasco 2 teaspoons garlic powder 2 teaspoons onion powder 1 1/2 quarts canola oil 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup c...
Ranch Dip and Baby Carrots 1/2 to 1 small clove garlic 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup buttermilk 2 tablespoons minced flat-leaf parsley leaves 1 scallion (white and green) minced 3/4 teaspoon finely grated orange zest Freshly ground black pepper 2 cups baby carrots or other vegetables Instructions: M...
Bourbon Beer Cheese Puffs 8 ounces sharp yellow cheddar cheese, grated (2½ cups) 2 ounces cream cheese ¼ cup beer, preferably bourbon ale 2 tablespoons Maker's Mark® Bourbon 1 teaspoon hot paprika 1 teaspoon mustard, preferably beer mustard Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 (17-ounce) package frozen puff pa...
Mussels Marinara 1 cup olive oil 2 red onions, chopped fine 6 cloves garlic, minced fine 8 dozen mussels, debearded and well scrubbed 2 cans beer (your choice) 2 cups marinara sauce 3 tablespoons kosher salt 3 tablespoons cracked black pepper 4 tablespoons Irvine Spice Supreme Salad and Pasta Mix Seasoning 1/2 bunch ba...
Vera Cruz Corn 4 ears of corn, husked Cooking spray, if using the grill 1 teaspoon vegetable oil, plus more as needed 5 corn tortillas, cut into 1/4-inch slices (optional) 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion 2 jalapenos, stemmed, seeded, and finely chopped Kosher salt and ground black pepper 2 to 4 tablespoons Chipotle Ai...
Confetti Pancake Cake 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt 2 1/2 cups buttermilk 1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Vegetable oil, for skillet 1/3 cup rainbow s...
Chicken and Dumplings 1 (3-pound) whole chicken Salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 ounces unsalted butter, softened 1 lemon, halved and juiced; halves reserved 1/4-cup fresh chopped herbs, such as thyme, parsley and rosemary 1 onion, halved 4 garlic cloves, smashed Fresh whole herbs, such as rosemary, thyme and par...
Corn Tortillas 4 cups masa harina 1 teaspoon salt 2 cups warm water 2 teaspoons honey Instructions: Put the masa harina in a bowl and mix in the salt. Add about 1 cup warm water and mix with your hands; add more water as needed until the dough comes together. Add the honey and smear it into the dough. Knead for a few m...
Bun Bo Hue 5 pounds oxtail and/or beef marrow bones 1 pound boneless beef shin (or flank steak) 2 pounds pork hocks (not smoked), cut crosswise 1-inch thick (or pork neck bones ) 1 yellow onion, peeled and halved through the root Kosher salt 10 stalks lemongrass 2 teaspoons shrimp paste 1/3 cup vegetable oil 2 teaspo...
Big Daddy's Beer Float 1 pint super premium coffee ice cream Chilled beer mug 1 (22-ounce) bottle chocolate stout, chilled (recommended: Brand Rogue Chocolate Stout) Fresh whipped cream, for garnish Shaved chocolate curls, for garnish Cherries, for garnish Instructions: Add 2 large scoops of ice cream to a chilled beer...
Sweet and Spicy Steak Fajitas with Corn and Mushrooms 1/3 cup vegetable oil, plus more for oiling the grill grates 1/4 cup torn fresh cilantro 1/4 cup honey 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves 6 garlic cloves, smashed 2 jalapenos, (seeds removed for less heat) Kosher salt and freshly ground bla...
Chicken Mole Torta 2 dried ancho chiles 3 tablespoons peanut oil 1 medium yellow onion, minced Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, minced 2 1/2 tablespoons semisweet chocolate, chopped 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon groun...
Achiote Chicken Tamales One 1-pound bag dry corn husks 6 cloves garlic 4 dried guajillo chiles, stemmed and seeds removed 4 dried pasilla chiles, stemmed and seeds removed 1/2 white onion, cut into 2 wedges 2 tablespoons canola oil 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons salt, plus more to taste Ground black ...
Vanilla Whoopie Pies with Chocolate Buttercream Cooking spray 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 teaspoon baking powder 3/4 teaspoon fine salt 1 1/3 cups granulated sugar 1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 1 large egg 2/3 cup well-shaken bu...
French Cut Green Beans with Almonds and Fried Onions 1 pound fresh green beans or frozen French-cut green beans Salt 1 to 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/4 cup slivered almonds (2-ounce package) 1/2 lemon, juiced Ground black pepper 1 can fried onions Instructions: Bring 1 inch of water to a boil in a high-sided saute ...
Buttermilk Pecan Chicken Twelve 6-ounce chicken breasts 1 cup buttermilk 3 cups panko breadcrumbs 1 cup crushed pecans 2 tablespoons salt 1 tablespoon seasoned salt 3 egg whites Instructions: Marinate the chicken in the buttermilk for at least 30 minutes. Preheat the deep fryer to 325 degrees F. Preheat the oven to 3...
Grilled Swordfish with Roast Pepper-Papaya-Corn Salsa 4 8-ounce swordfish steaks, cut 1-thick 1 large red bell pepper 1/4 cup cooked fresh corn kernels (from 1 small ear) 1/4 cup finely diced papaya 1/4 cup minced fresh coriander, plus whole leaves for garnish 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Salt and freshly groun...
Banana Compote 1 1/2 cups orange juice 1/4 cup lemon juice 1/4 cup maple syrup 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1/4 cup unsalted butter 2 large bananas, sliced Serving suggestion: Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes, recipe follows 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 cup sugar 2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 te...
Jumbo Shrimp Stuffed with Cilantro and Chiles 8 jumbo shrimp, in the shell (about 1 1/4 pounds) 3 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves stripped Juice of 2 limes (about 1/4 cup) 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus additional for seasoning Freshly ground black pepper 1 clove garlic, chopped 1/2 large ...
Trio of Brigadeiros Nonstick cooking spray, for the dish 3 tablespoons salted butter One 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder Pinch kosher salt 1/4 cup toasted coconut 1/4 cup rainbow sprinkles 1/4 cup cocoa powder Instructions: Spray a shallow dish with cooking spray and...
Bread with Tahini and Syrup 2 cups flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon whole milk 1/3 cup tahini 2 tablespoons maple syrup 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly Melted butter Maple syrup, warmed, for drizzling Instructions: In a large bowl, combi...
Tempura Fried String Beans 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup cornstarch 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 tablespoon sugar Pinch salt 1 cup soda water 1 pound string beans, washed, dried and trimmed 1/2 cup cranberry sauce Instructions: Preheat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees F. In a large bowl add the flour, cornstarch, bakin...
Sausage Florentine Pizza 1 package Johnsonville® Ground Hot Italian Sausage or Links, casings removed 2 Personal Size Pre-Made Pizza Crusts (or 1, 12\ crust) 1 cup Pizza Sauce 1 cup Sargento® Classic Shredded Mozzarella Cheese 1 cup Fresh Mushrooms, sliced 2 cloves Fresh Garlic, minced 1/2 tsp. Dried Oregano 1/2 tsp. D...
Hurricanish 2 1/4 cups passion fruit juice 1 1/2 cups guava juice 1 1/2 cups fresh orange juice 1 1/2 cups fresh pineapple juice 3/4 cup dark rum 3/4 cup light white rum 3/4 cup sugar cane simple syrup 1/3 cup fresh lime juice 2 to 3 cups ice Orange wedges, for garnish Passion fruit wedges, for garnish Instructions: In...
Chocolate Calzone 1/2 pound premade pizza dough, purchased at grocer store or local pizzaria 2 (15-ounce) containers whole milk ricotta 2 cups superfine sugar 1 tablespoon vanilla 3/4 cup bittersweet chocolate, melted in microwave or double boiler, plus 1/2 cup chopped bittersweet chocolate Pinch salt 2 egg whites, bea...
Mesa Chicken Roll-Up 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, packed in oil 1 cup goat cheese 4 flour tortillas 4 (4 ounce) chicken breasts, seasoned with southwest seasoning, grilled, and julienned 2 avocados, sliced 1 cup tomato salsa Assorted mixed salad greens Favorite Smoked BBQ sauce, storebought or homemade Instructions: Dra...
Cheesy Pork Enchiladas 2 teaspoons chili powder 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 1/2 pounds boneless pork butt, cut into 3-inch chunks 3 cups salsa verde 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth 4 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed 1 medium onion, quartered 1 cup light sour crea...
Quick Tiramisu 1 package lady fingers sponge cakes 1/2 cup strong black coffee or espresso 2 ounces (shots) coffee flavor liqueur 2 cups mascarpone cheese, available in specialty cheese case of supermarket 1/2 cup powdered confectioners' sugar 1/4 cup cocoa powder 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon Instructions: Open the lad...
Lighter Taco Skillet 1 pound ground turkey 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper One 14.5-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 cup prepared fresh salsa 1 chipotle chile in adobo, chopped, plus 1 tablespoon adobo sauce 12 corn tortillas 2 Roma toma...
Arcticberry Crusted Venison with Cauliflower Ragout, Mocha Reduction 20-ounce venison loin Vegetable oil, for searing 1/2 cup Arctic berry chutney 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs 2 tablespoons green coffee beans 1/2 head fennel, halved, cored and thinly sliced 1 tablespoon fennel seeds 1/2 tablespoon olive oil 2 cups veal s...
Pizzeria Lola's Roasted Cauliflower with Calabrian Chile 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into 1 1/2-inch florets 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper Salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 2 teaspoons diced Calabrian chiles (found in Italian specialty markets)...
John's Broccoli 1-1/2 pounds broccoli crowns 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoon butter kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper Instructions: Put a pot (large enough to fit broccoli) of water on to boil. Break broccoli into florets. When the water is boiling, add a hand...
Steamed Flying Fish and Cou-Cou 2 cups water 10 small okra, finely sliced 1/4 red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and finely chopped 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/2 pound fine cornmeal 8 Flying Fish (about 1 1/2 pounds), scaled, boned, and butterflied 3 tablespoons Bajan seasoning (...
Apple-Berry Lattice Pie 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 4 teaspoons sugar 1/4 teaspoon fine salt 14 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, diced 1 large egg, lightly beaten with 2 tablespoons cold water 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 3 pounds baking apples like Golden Delicious, Cortland or Mutsu 2/3 cup sugar, plu...
Grilled Yucatan Chicken Skewers 6 chicken thighs, skinless and boneless, cut in half lengthwise 1/2 cup fresh squeezed orange juice 1/4 cup fresh squeezed lime juice 2 tablespoons canola oil 2 tablespoons ancho chile powder 3 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped 2 tablespoons chipotle in adobo sauce, pureed Salt and freshly...
Prosciutto and Pickled Vegetables With Cheese 1/2 pound cremini mushrooms,stems removed, caps sliced thin 1/2 small red onion, sliced thin 1/4 head cauliflower, sliced thin on a mandoline 3 sprigs thyme, leaves picked Pinch of red pepper flakes 1/4 cup red wine vinegar Kosher salt 1 cup coarsely grated parmigiano-reggi...
Sweet Potato Pudding Softened butter, for the pan 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for the pan 3 pounds white-fleshed sweet potatoes, called boniato or batata 1/4 cup shredded coconut 1/4 cup raisins 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 cu...
Grilled Pork Belly Tacos 1/4 cup soy sauce 2 tablespoons cider vinegar 1 tablespoon adobo sauce 1 tablespoon honey 2 teaspoons tamarind paste 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 2 scallions, sliced 1 pound slab pork belly, sliced into 1/4-inch thick pieces Oil, for oiling the grill Corn tortillas, warmed Fresh cila...
Cosmopolitan Fizz-Punch 2 limes, sliced 2 oranges, sliced 1/2 cup whole fresh cranberries Two 60-ounce bottles cranberry juice 2 cups orange juice 4 cups vodka 2 cups triple sec, such as Cointreau One 2-liter bottle ginger ale Instructions: Place the lime and orange slices in a large ring mold, layering the slices al...
Sweet Snackadium One 15.25-ounce box yellow or chocolate cake mix, plus ingredients on the box Taffy, in preferred color, for making the flags Two 16-ounce containers vanilla frosting 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut 1/4 teaspoon green food coloring White taffy, such as Airheads Mystery Flavor, for making the yard...
Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy, Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Peas, Carrots and Peppers 8 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 yellow onion, half sliced and the other half diced Kosher salt 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 pound ground beef 1 cup panko breadcrumbs 1/4 cup chicken stock 2 tablespoons ketchup 2 teaspoons Worc...
Black Rice Salad 1/2 pound dry black beans, soaked overnight, cooked, drained, cooking liquid reserved 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 teaspoon cumin 2 cups long grain rice 4 1/2 cups reserved bean cooking liquid Salt and freshly ground pepper 3 green onions, fin...
Collard Green Gratin with Feta 1 cup cubed baguette or other crusty white bread 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 medium shallot, finely chopped 1 garlic clove, minced 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper 2 large bunches collard greens, center stems removed and leaves roughly chopped ...
Loaded Garlic Mashed Potatoes 8 ounces bacon (about 10 strips) 1 head of garlic 1 tablespoon olive oil Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper 3 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks 1/2 cup heavy cream 4 tablespoons salted butter 1/4 cup sour cream 2 cups grated sharp Cheddar...
The Oatiest Oatmeal Cookies Ever 16 ounces old-fashioned rolled oats 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Pinch kosher salt 10 ounces unsalted butter, at room temperature 6 ounces dark brown sugar 3 1/2 ounces granulated sugar 1 large egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 4 ounces raisins, optional Instructions...
Mixed Seafood Paella with Garlic Aioli 1/2 pound medium shrimp, shelled and deveined 1 pound firm white fish (such as monkfish), cut into 1-inch cubes 1 pound squid, cleaned, cut into 1/2-inch rings, tentacles halved Coarse salt 6 cups fish stock 1/4 teaspoon crumbled saffron threads 1/2 cup dry white wine 1/3 cup oliv...
Oven-grilled Chicken & Vegetables 1 bag (14 oz.) Birds Eye® Recipe Ready Grilling Blend 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into bite-sized cubes 2 Tbsp. olive oil 1 Tbsp. balsamic or red wine vinegar 1/2 tsp. salt 1/8 tsp. black pepper 2 Tbsp. shredded Parmesan cheese (optional) Instructions: 1. Preheat...
Spicy Tomato Salsa 4 medium tomatoes, halved 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves 1 garlic clove, crushed 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper Serving suggestion: tortilla chips Instructions: Put the tomatoes, cilantro,...
Brined Roast Turkey Breast with Herb Pan Gravy 1 cup kosher salt 1 cup sugar 1 1/2 gallons water 1 whole bone-in, skin-on turkey breast (6 to 7 pounds) 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature 1 teaspoon very finely chopped fresh sage 1 teaspoon very finely chopped fresh thyme Freshly ground black pepper 3...
Citrus Blueberry Salad with Almond Relish and Minted Sugar 1/2 cup toasted almonds chopped 1/4 cup pure cane granulated sugar 8 fresh mint leaves, chopped 2 ruby red grapefruits, segmented and juice reserved 2 yellow grapefruits, segmented and juice reserved 2 Navel oranges, segmented and juice reserved 2 tablespoons h...
Grilled Salmon with Tomato-Ginger Sauce 2 large tomatoes 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 2 teaspoons grated peeled fresh ginger Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 1 small head cauliflower (about 2 pounds), cut into florets (or 1 pound bagged florets) 1 1/4 teaspoons garam...
Lemon Buttered Seared Scallops 1 pound dry sea scallops (12 to 15 scallops), side muscles removed 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoons Compound Lemon Butter, recipe follows 1/4 cup dry white wine 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chi...
Roasted Peanuts 2 pounds in-shell raw peanuts* 2 tablespoons peanut oil 1 to 2 tablespoons kosher salt Instructions: *Cooks note: If eating peanuts roasted right out of the shell, use Virginia or Valencia peanuts. If utilizing roasted peanuts to make peanut butter, use Spanish peanuts as they have a higher oil content....
Bacon-Wrapped Filet Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 beef filet steak, 8 to 10 ounces, 2 inches thick 1 piece thin bacon 1 tablespoon butter, more if needed 1 tablespoon olive oil Instructions: Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Generously salt and pepper both sides of the steak. Wrap the steak with the ...
Chicken Stock Carcass of the capon Reserved giblets (except for liver) 1 onion, halved 1 carrot, cut into 4 chunks Instructions: Chop up carcass coarsely. Add it to big soup pot with 2 quarts water and bring liquid to a boil, but don't let boil. Skim off fat and scum that will come to the top Lower the heat, add onion,...
PiNAlotta: Sweet Puff Pastry 6 eggs lightly beaten 1/2 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 cup sugar 4 cups flour 8 ounces honey 2 tablespoons sugar Candy sprinkles Instructions: Preheat a fryer to 365 degrees. In a large bowl, combine eggs, baking powder, sugar, and flour. Mix until it becomes a dough consistency. Turn out...
Whole-Wheat Pasta with Sausage and Swiss Chard Kosher salt 8 ounces whole-wheat penne 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 2 hot or regular Italian sausage links (about 4 ounces), casings removed 1/2 onion, thinly sliced 1 bunch rainbow Swiss chard, roughly chopped (stems and leaves separated) 1 bunch rainbow Swiss char...
Herb Garlic Baked Goat Cheese 3 tablespoons olive oil 3 cloves garlic, peeled and thinly sliced 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary 3 long strips orange zest 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1 log (11 oz.) fresh goat cheese 1/4 cup dried cranberries 32 Keebler® Town House® Flatbread Crisps - Sea Salt and Olive Oil Instruc...
The Ultimate Ketel One Blood Mary 1.5 oz. Ketel One Citroen Vodka 2.5 oz. fresh tomato juice 2 pinches kosher salt 2 pinches fresh ground pepper 2 dashes hot sauce 2 dashes worcestershire sauce 1 squeeze fresh squeezed lemon 1 piece lemon wedge Instructions: Shake with ice in a cocktail shaker. Strain into ice-filled g...
Crispy Bacon Fat Brussels Sprouts 1 pound Brussels sprouts, ends trimmed 1/4 cup melted bacon fat, strained Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper Instructions: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil. Slice the Brussels sprouts lengthwise into thirds. If some of the outer leaves fall off,...
Grown Up \Franks and Beans\ 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 pound spicy Italian sausage (about 5 links) 8 ounces bacon, sliced into 1/3-inch pieces 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 medium onion, small diced 2 cups grape tomatoes, halved 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika Salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 3 cups low...
Grilled Corn on a Stick 6 ears corn, shucked 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest plus 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice Kosher salt 3/4 cup grated Parmesan Chipotle chile powder, for dusting Instructions: Preheat a grill or grill pan for cooking at medium-high heat...
Spanish Chorizo, Kale and Cranberry Bean Soup 2 cups dried cranberry or pinto beans, picked through 8 ounces Spanish chorizo, cut into1/4-inch-thick slices 4 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped 1 large carrot, peeled and finely chopped 1 stalk celery, finely chopped 1 large Spanish onion, finely chopped 1/2 bunch kale (abo...
Shrimp and Melon Salad Salt 1 pound shrimp, cooked-peeled and deveined 1 lemon, juiced 3 pounds seedless watermelon, rind removed, cut into chunks 1 honeydew, rind removed, cut into chunks 1/2 red onion, sliced thin 1 jalapeno, chopped 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 teaspoon honey 4 tablespoons olive oil Salt and fre...
Fiery Shrimp, Avocado and Pasta Salad Salt 8 ounces penne pasta 3/4 pound peeled and deveined shrimp 2 green onions, roughly chopped 2 ribs celery, roughly chopped 1/4 cup olive oil 3 tablespoons lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme Tabasco sauce 2 ripe Haas avocados Instructions: Bring a large pot of salted water to a...
Easy Magic Cookie Bars 1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted, plus more for buttering the dish 2 cups graham cracker crumbs One 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips 1 cup butterscotch or peanut butter chips 1 cup pecan pieces, roughly chopped 1 cup shredded, sweetened coconut ...
Chicken in Pumpkin-Ancho Mole Sauce 8 cups water, divided 1/2 cup kosher salt 1/2 cup sugar 1 bay leaf 1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns 1 teaspoon whole cloves 6 bone-in, skinless chicken breasts 5 ancho chiles (dried poblano peppers) 2 large jalapenos, halved 1 large onion, quartered 3 Roma...