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Pantherfanz BBQ Pork Shoulder 1 (12 to 14-pound) Boston butt pork shoulder Old South State Paint, recipe follows Pantherfanz Red-Zone Dry Rub, recipe follows Flat beer, as needed Carolina Border BBQ Sauce, recipe follows 2 cups Dijon mustard 1 cup minced parsley leaves 1/2 cup dried rosemary leaves, crushed 1/4 cup c...
Creamy Matzo-Apple Kugel 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons unsalted butter 4 McIntosh apples, peeled, cored, and cut into 3/4-inch slices, 1/4-inch thick 1/2 cup raisins 1/2 cup sliced blanched almonds 10 squares plain unsalted matzo 4 eggs, beaten 2 cups sour cream 1/2 cup whipped cream cheese 3/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon ...
Gin and Juice 1/2 teaspoon sugar 4 to 5 basil leaves, plus 1 sprig, for garnish 2 ounces gin 4 ounces Strawberry-Apple Juice, recipe follows Club soda, for serving 2 cups strawberries, tops removed 1 medium Red Delicious apple, peeled and cored Instructions: Add the sugar and basil leaves to an old-fashioned glass and ...
Creole Cafe Brulot Peel of 2 lemons Peel of 1 orange 6-inch cinnamon stick, broken in half 10 whole cloves 6 teaspoons sugar 3/4 cup brandy 1/4 cup Mandarine Napolean liqueur 1/4 cup white Curacao 3 cups hot strong coffee made in the Creole manner Instructions: Cut the lemon and orange peel into long strips, removing a...
Prosciutto and Pita Triangles 2 pita bread slices 5 oz. chevre cheese 1 cup California seedless grapes, halved 3 oz. prosciutto ham, sliced into 1-inch strips 3 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves, chopped Instructions: Cut each pita bread into six triangular pieces. Mound 1 rounded teaspoon of cheese on each piece of pita...
Townline BBQ Sauce 1/4 pound butter 3/4 cup minced onion 1/2 cup minced garlic 2 lemons, zested 5 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 4 1/4 cups ketchup 1 cup tomato juice 3/4 cup light brown sugar 6 tablespoons molasses 1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce 1/2 cup chili powder 4 tablespoons white wine vinegar 1 1/2 table...
Spicy Beer-y Bloody Mary 3/4 cup chilled tomato juice 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1/2 teaspoon prepared horseradish 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce, such as Tabasco 3/4 teaspoon chili powder 2 ounces vodka 1 ounce fresh lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon Kosher salt One 12-ounce bottle ...
Duck and Potato Pierogies 1 cup sour cream 1 tablespoon kosher salt 2 eggs 4 cups all-purpose flour, or more as needed 1 quart kosher salt 1 quart sugar 1 quart light brown sugar 1 cup sumac 6 duck legs 6 tablespoons juniper berries, crushed 1/2 cup garlic cloves, crushed 1 bunch or 4 ounces fresh thy...
Baked Parm Green Bean Fries 1 large egg 1/2 cup grated Parmesan 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 8 ounces green beans, stem ends removed Instructions: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Beat the egg in a shallow dish with 1 tablespoo...
Deviled Egg Salad Club Sandwich 8 slices thick-cut bacon 8 large eggs 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup finely chopped sweet onion 3 tablespoons sweet relish 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1 celery stalk, very finely chopped Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 12 slices white bread, li...
Filled Star Cookies 2 cups Crisco® All-Vegetable Shortening 1 cup sugar 1 1/2 tsps. vanilla extract 3 large egg yolks 1/3 cup orange juice 4 1/2 cups Pillsbury BEST® All Purpose Flour 1/2 tsp. salt Smucker's® Orchard's Finest® Pacific Mountain Strawberry Preserves Powdered sugar Instructions: BEAT shortening, sugar and...
Homemade Yogurt 1 quart milk 1 cup half and half 1 tablespoon plain yogurt Instructions: Combine milk and half and half in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over low heat. Remove from heat and transfer to a clean bowl. Set aside to cool to 115 degrees F. Add yogurt and vigorously whisk. Cover bowl with plastic, then wrap wel...
Crunchy Pork Chops with Tangy Dipping Sauce ¼ cup ketchup 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon soy sauce 1 large egg ¼ cup flour 1 cup panko breadcrumbs 4 (½-inch-thick) boneless center-cut pork chops (1 pound) Salt and pepper Canola oil, for frying Instructions: 1. In a small bowl, whisk the ketchup, Worcester...
Thukpa 2 large tomatoes, coarsely chopped 1 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled with a spoon 4 garlic cloves, peeled 3 serrano chiles 2 teaspoons cumin seeds 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs 2 quarts chicken stock 1 large carrot, peeled and coarsely chopped 2 red, yellow or orange bel...
Grilled Lamb Kebabs 1 large onion, quartered 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano 1 teaspoon ground cumin Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 1 1/2 pounds lamb loin, trimmed and cut into 2-inch cubes (about 30 pieces) Vegetable oil, for the grill Flaky salt, for sprinkling Tzatziki, for serving Instructions: Puree the oni...
Pizzeria Luigi - Mona Lisa Pizza 1/2 ounce active dry yeast 1 1/2 cups warm water Pinch salt 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 18 ounces pizza dough 14 ounces pizza sauce (oregano, salt, black and red pepper, granulated garlic, Parmesan and basil) 13 ounces whole milk mozzarella cheese 3 ounces sliced sausage 3 ounces slice...
Grilled Rack of Pork With Cabbage 1 6-pound center-cut rack of pork (not frenched) Kosher salt 1 1/2 cups julienned carrots 1 1/2cups julienned peeled celery root 3/4 cup white wine vinegar 3 cloves garlic, smashed 1 jalapeno pepper, halved lengthwise 1 bay leaf 1 sprig fresh dill 1 tablespoon sugar 4 tablespoons extra...
Wedding Cake Place Cards 1 package sugar cookie dough 1 bottle champagne extract 2 cups powdered sugar Food coloring Edible silver candies Water 2 bunches grapes, cut into 10 small bunches 4 egg whites, lightly beaten* 2 cups sugar Cellophane bags Silver ribbon Cookie cutter in wedding cake shape Instructions: Preheat ...
Buttery Herbed Potatoes 1 1/2 pounds russet potatoes, (about 2 potatoes) diced into 1/3-inch pieces 1 onion, diced Salt and coarse ground black pepper 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled and cubed 4 small sprigs rosemary Instructions: Adjust an oven rack to the lower third of the oven and preheat the oven to ...
Ho Bak Jun (Zucchini Pancake) 1 cup julienned zucchini 2 ounces sliced onions 1 ounce julienned carrot 1 egg 0.6 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 ounce soybean or vegetable oil Soy Dipping Sauce, recipe follows 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon chopped green onion 1 tablespoon chopped onion 1 ...
Chili Prawns 1/4 cup chicken stock or canned chicken broth 1/4 cup ketchup 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 2 tablespoons sweet chili-garlic sauce 1 teaspoon vegetable oil 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 teaspoon minced ginger 1 tablespoon minced shallot 1 fresh red or green jalapeno chili, stemmed and m...
Sweet Potato Pudding 1 pound sweet potatoes, peeled and quartered 6 eggs, beaten 3/4 pound powdered sugar 3/4 cup butter, melted 1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon lemon peel 1/4 cup brandy 1 tablespoon sugar Instructions: Boil sweet potatoes until very tender. Rub them, while hot, through a colander. Add the eggs...
Pan-Roasted Corn and Tomato Salad 1/4 pound bacon, chopped 1 small red onion, chopped 4 to 6 ears corn, stripped of their kernels (2 to 3 cups) Juice of 1 lime, or more to taste 2 cups cored and chopped tomatoes 1 medium ripe avocado, pitted, peeled and chopped 2 fresh small chilies, like Thai, seeded and minced Salt a...
Grilled Pineapple 1 large ripe golden pineapple, peeled, cored and cut into 8 to 10 wedges Good olive oil 1/4 cup honey Instructions: Prepare a charcoal grill with a single layer of hot coals. When the grill is ready, brush the pineapple wedges lightly with the oil and place them on the grill. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes p...
Perfectly Grilled Steak 4 1 1/4-to-1 1/2-inch-thick boneless rib-eye or New York strip steaks (about 12 ounces each) or filets mignons (8 to 10 ounces each), trimmed 2 tablespoons canola or extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper Instructions: About 20 minutes before grilling, remove the steaks fro...
Banana Pudding 1 quart heavy cream 1/4 cup cold water 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1 cup sugar 2 tablespoons vanilla extract 1/4 cup Amaretto liqueur 1/4 cup banana liqueur 4 egg yolks 1 box vanilla wafers 6 ripe bananas, sliced Instructions: In a medium sized heavy bottomed saucepan bring heavy cream to a boil. Reduce hea...
Kataifi-Wrapped Prawns with Lemon Oil 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon lemon peel, grated 4 large shrimp, cleaned and deveined 2 ounces kataifi dough 1 teaspoon lemon oil 2 tablespoons papaya relish (no recipe available) Instructions: In a small bowl combine olive oil and grated lemon peel. Let sit overnight. S...
Basic Cooked Wheat Berries 2 cups wheat berries 4 cups water 2 tablespoons salt Instructions: Place all ingredients into a pressure cooker and cook on high heat until hissing begins and pressure rises. Lower heat to maintain hissing and cook for 45 minutes.
Sauteed Broccoli Rabe 4 bunches (12 to 16 ounces each) broccoli rabe (rapini), stems trimmed 1/4 cup olive oil 3 garlic cloves, chopped 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1/3 cup raisins Kosher salt 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted Instructions: Working in batches, cook the broccoli rabe in a large pot of boiling s...
Indian Bread Omelet 2 tablespoon unsalted butter 4 large eggs, beaten Splash whole milk Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon canned green chiles, optional 1 tablespoon jarred diced pimientos, optional 2 slices regular white bread 2 slices pepper jack cheese, optional Ketchup or spicy m...
Honey Tangerine Martini 2 ounces Absolut Mandrin 3/4 ounce Campari 1 ounce freshly squeezed honey tangerine juice Orange peel strip to garnish Instructions: Shake all ingredients in an ice-filled mixing glass. Strain into chilled martini glasses. Garnish with orange peels.
Sausage Gravy 1 lb. Bob Evans Original Recipe Sausage Roll 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 cups milk Salt and black pepper to taste 8 prepared biscuits Instructions: Crumble and cook sausage in large skillet over medium heat until browned. Stir in flour until dissolved. Gradually stir in milk. Cook gravy until thick and bu...
Roasted Roma Tomato and Bison Stew 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 pound bison, cut into medallions 2 cups water 12 Roma tomatoes, cored 12 cloves garlic, peeled 1 3/4 cups coconut milk 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 2 1/2 cups beef stock Instructions: Preheat the ...
Pasta Frittata 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup chopped fresh garlic 1 cup diced green peppers 1 cup diced red peppers 2 cups sliced mushrooms 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 teaspoon white pepper 1 pound fresh spinach leaves 2 cups small diced ham 16 eggs 1/2 quart half-and-half 1 cup grated Parmesan, plus more, for garnish 8 ounc...
Hot Peaches and Cream 4 peaches 1/3 cup elderflower liqueur (such as St. Germain) or sweet dessert wine 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons demerara sugar 1/4 cup mascarpone cheese or sour cream Instructions: Preheat the broiler. Halve and pit the peaches, then lightly score the cut sides of eac...
Roasted Garlic and Herb Pork Hash 2 1/2 pounds pork butt, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes (do not trim fat) Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 12 cloves garlic 1 large yellow onion, diced 10 sprigs fresh thyme 3 bay leaves 3 sprigs fresh rosemary 5 ounces your favorite beer 1 1/4 cups vegetable oil 3 ...
Pork Carnitas Tacos 5 sprigs thyme 3 pounds boneless pork butt (fat cap intact), cut into 2-inch chunks 5 cloves garlic 2 bay leaves 1/2 cup vegetable oil Juice of 2 limes Juice of 1 orange Kosher salt Corn tortillas, warmed, and assorted toppings, for serving Instructions: Tie the thyme sprigs together with kitchen tw...
Sunny's Spicy PB&J Wings 3 pounds chicken wings, whole or separated, as you like Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 cups all-purpose flour Peanut or vegetable oil, for deep-frying 1/2 cup peanuts, toasted and roughly chopped, for garnish 1 cup smooth peanut butter 1 cup grape jelly 3/4 cup coconut cream 1/4 ...
Seared Black Cod with Creme Fraiche, Caviar, Tobiko and Black Truffle Kosher salt 1 pound haricot verts, trimmed 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for greasing 1 shallot, minced 1/2 cup heavy cream, plus more if needed 1/3 cup creme fraiche Four 6-ounce black c...
Baked Cheese Grits 2 eggs, beaten 1 1/2 cups milk 2 tablespoons melted butter 3 cups cooked grits 1 1/2 cups grated white Cheddar, plus 1/4 cup for top 1/4 teaspoon paprika Pinch cayenne pepper Salt and white pepper Instructions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Butter, or spray with cooking oil, a 1 quart oval gratin ...
Stuffed Mushroom Casserole 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 1/2 pounds medium white button mushrooms, quartered Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 4 ounces cream cheese, cut into pieces 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella 1 cup panko breadcrumbs 1/2 cup grated Parmesan 1/4 cup fresh parsle...
Chocolate Covered Banana Pops 4 medium ripe but firm bananas 8 wooden craft sticks 3 tablespoons finely chopped lightly salted peanuts 6 ounces good quality dark chocolate (60 to 70 percent cocoa solids), chopped Instructions: Peel, then cut each banana in half crosswise and insert a craft stick into each half. Place o...
Man That's Good Mac and Cheese 4 ounces pancetta, diced 1 small onion, diced Salt One 16-ounce box elbow macaroni Nonstick cooking spray, for spraying the baking dish 4 tablespoons butter 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 cloves garlic, minced 3 cups whole milk 1 teaspoon ground white pepper 1/4 teaspoon cayenne ...
Scallion Blini with Chicken in Tandoori BBQ Sauce 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon ground coriander Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 small onion, finely diced 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 1 tablespoon minced freshly peeled ginger...
Sweet Grilled Cheese 8 ounces mascarpone, softened 4 ounces cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup powdered sugar 12 slices pound cake, 1/4-inch thick 3 tablespoons butter, melted Instructions: Preheat a grill pan over medium heat. In a medium-sized bowl add the mascarpone and cream cheese. Using an electric mixer on medium sp...
Ginger Pastry Cream (for Doughnut Filling) 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup chopped crystallized ginger 3 cups milk 9 large egg yolks 6 tablespoons cornstarch 1 teaspoon ground ginger Instructions: Combine the sugar and crystallized ginger in a food processor and process until very fine. Bring the milk to a bare simmer in...
Matt Hasselbeck's Comeback Chicken Chili 1 can white canelli beans 6 cups chicken broth 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 medium onions, chopped (divided) 1 tablespoon oil 2 (4-ounce) cans chopped green chilies 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 4 cups ...
Edamame 1 pound soybeans in the pod Salt Instructions: Steam soybeans for 20 minutes until slightly soft. Chill. Serve lightly salted.
Wild Mallard Duck Cassoulet with Duck Confit, White Beans, Surry County Sausage, Braised Greens, and Poached Duck Foie Gras 3 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon minced shallot 2 cups cooked white beans 1 cup shredded duck confit 4 links smoked sausage, peeled, sliced into half moons, (recommended: Surry County) rendered s...
Salmon Nicoise Salad 1 pound small red-skinned potatoes (about 10) 8 ounces green beans, trimmed 1/4 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 1 romaine lettuce heart, chopped 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced 1 15-ounce can ...
Grilled Shrimp 16 jumbo shrimp, deveined in shell, raw Extra-virgin olive oil, about 1/2 cup for brushing Coarse salt and black pepper 2 lemons, halved Instructions: Preheat griddle or grill pan over high heat. Butterfly shrimp by slicing almost through lengthwise, but leave shell on shrimp, this will keep the shrimp t...
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 ...
Maple-Roasted Kabocha Squash 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar 1/4 cup maple syrup\u202f 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted 2 teaspoons chili powder\u202f 1/2 teaspoon cayenne Kosher salt\u202f 1 kabocha squash (about 2 1/2 pounds)\u202f Instructions: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F and line 2 r...
Southwest Citrus Chicken Salad Ingredients: 1 pkg Fresh Express® Spring Mix 8 Tbsp cilantro, chopped 2 Tbsp yellow bell pepper, chopped 1/4 sweet red onion, thinly sliced 1 6-oz pkg Southwestern-style chicken Dressing Ingredients: 2 Tbsp orange juice 2 Tbsp white wine vinegar 1/4 tsp garlic, minced OR 1/2 clove garlic,...
Easy Beef Brisket One 3- to 3 1/2-pound trimmed beef brisket 2 tablespoons kosher salt 1 tablespoon freshly cracked black pepper 3 tablespoons canola oil 3 large yellow onions, thinly sliced (about 8 cups) 1 cup cola 2 1/2 cups beef stock 4 dried whole star anise 2 sprigs fresh rosemary 1 dried bay leaf ...
Chickpeas and Dumplings 7 tablespoons cold vegan butter 2 large carrots, finely chopped 2 stalks celery, finely chopped 1 shallot, chopped One 15.5-ounce can chickpeas, rinsed and drained 1 bay leaf Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper One vegan vegetable bouillon cube (about 0.3 ounces) 1 3/4 cups all-purpose f...
Art Smith's Garlic Mashed Cauliflower 1 medium head of cauliflower, chopped Kosher salt 1/4 cup chicken stock 2 tablespoons grated Italian cheese, such as Parmesan 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon nonfat Greek yogurt 1 clove garlic, smashed and chopped Freshly ground black pepper Fresh ros...
Old World Vegetable Soup 1 large onion, finely diced 4 tablespoons oil or unsalted butter 1/2 cup split peas 1/2 cup barley 8 cups chicken stock, water, or a combo 4 cups water 3/4 cup elbow pasta 1 (10-ounce) package frozen lima beans 1 (10-ounce) package frozen mixed garden vegetables 1/4 cup roughly chopped dill lea...
Shrimp Pad Thai 3 tablespoons tamarind pulp 1 cup boiling water 1/4 cup fresh orange juice 3 tablespoon rice vinegar 1 tablespoon honey 1/4 cup fresh Thai basil leaves Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup canola oil 1 pound shrimp (21-25) size, shelled and deveined 12 ounces dried flat rice noodles (1/4-inch wi...
Apple Fritters with Cider Sauce 1 cup Stayman Winesap apples, peeled and cubed 2 cups apple cider 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon sugar 1 large egg, beaten 2/3 cup milk, room temperature 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled 6 cups lard or vege...
Wild Mushroom-Yukon Gold Hash 2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 4 tablespoons canola oil 1 1/2 pounds wild mushrooms, such as chanterelle, cremini and oyster 1 1/2 pounds wild mushrooms, such as chanterelle, cremini and oyster 3 cloves garlic, finel...
Garam Masala 4 dried bay leaves 7 black cardamom pods, seeds only* 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns 2 teaspoons cumin seeds 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 5 whole cloves Instructions: Every Indian chef has their own version of this classic spice mix. Grind the dried bay leaves, cardamom seeds, peppercorns, cumin seed, ...
Hawaiian Pizza Prepared pizza crust (recommended: Boboli) 2 cups shredded or cubed cooked chicken breast 1 cup diced pineapple 1 cup diced baked ham 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack or Pepper Jack cheese Instructions: Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Place pizza crust on a baking sheet and...
Cucumber Vodka Spritz 1 large English cucumber, peeled and cut into chunks 3/4 cup vodka 1/4 cup fresh lime juice 1 tablespoon agave nectar One 12-ounce can lime sparkling water or seltzer Cucumber spears, for garnish Mint sprigs, for garnish Instructions: Add the cucumber to a blender and blend on high unti...
Macaroni and Cheese with Broccoli 1 package macaroni and cheese mix 1 to 1 1/2 cups leftover broccoli florets Instructions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Make macaroni and cheese according to package directions. Add broccoli and stir to combine. Transfer to a medium-size casserole dish and bake until heated through, a...
Orange Cream Float Orange soda Vanilla ice cream Instructions: Fill a glass with orange soda, top the side of the glass with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Lamb Chops with Mint and Mustard Dipping Sauce 2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, eyeball it 2 cloves smashed garlic 12 loin lamb chops, 1/2 to 3/4-inch thick each Salt and pepper 3 rounded tablespoons prepared grain mustard 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar, 2 splashes 1 tablespoon honey, a good drizzle 1/4 cup mint leave...
Warm Salted Caramel Banana Pudding 3/4 cup sugar 2 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch 2 1/4 cups milk 3 large egg yolks, lightly beaten 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 2 medium bananas, sliced crosswise about 1/4-inch thick 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt Instructions: Whisk 1/4 cup of the s...
Mussels Marinara 3 tablespoons light oil or olive oil 1 small white onion, finely chopped 4 large cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 cup white wine 2 or 3 cans chopped plum tomatoes (32 to 48 ounces total) 1 tablespoon fresh chopped oregano leaves 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley leaves Salt and pepper 4 pounds fresh mu...
Steaks with Chimichurri 2 cups packed cilantro leaves 2 cups packed flat-leaf parsley leaves Small handful mint leaves 2 garlic cloves, grated 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes Kosher salt and black pepper 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil Any steak of your choice: rib-eye, filet, sirloin, ...
Profiterole Dough 6 tablespoons butter (3/4 stick) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup all-purpose flour 4 eggs Instructions: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine 1 cup water, the butter and salt. Heat until the butter has melted and the water is boiling. Add the flour and cook, st...
Chive-and-Garlic Knots 1 1/2 tablespoons butter or stick margarine 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1 (11-ounce) can refrigerated French bread dough 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives or green onions 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese Cooking spray Instructions: Melt butter in a small skillet over m...
Classic Macaroni Salad 3/4 cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 2 teaspoons soy sauce 1 teaspoon hot sauce (such as Tabasco) 1 small red onion, diced, soaked in ice water at least 1 hour and up to 12 hours 1 large red bell pepper, diced 3 scallions (green parts only), thinly sliced Ko...
Grandma's Secret Apple Pie (Fruit Pie Round) 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar 1 teaspoon kosher or Hawaiian salt, crushed 1/2 cup butter flavored all-vegetable shortening, chilled and cut into small pieces 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces 1/2 cup cold water Cooking s...
Mango Habanero Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos 1 (16-ounce) jar LA VICTORIA® Mango Habanero Salsa 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained 1 (15-ounce) can corn kernels, rinsed and drained 1 (4-ounce) can LA VICTORIA® Fire Roasted Diced Green Chiles 4 clove garlic, peeled 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp freshly...
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 black pepper 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro leaves ...
Simple Spanish Tortilla 1/2 cup olive oil 4 large Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and sliced about 1/8-inch thick, see Cook's Note* 1/2 large yellow onion, chopped 6 large eggs 1/4 cup milk Salt and freshly ground black pepper Chopped flat-leaf parsley, for garnishing Instructions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Heat the o...
Linguine alle Vongole 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 6 ounces thinly sliced pancetta, cut into thin strips 1 garlic clove, thinly sliced 2 pounds cherrystone clams, scrubbed 1 cup chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium canned 1/3 cup dry white wine 4 small dried hot chiles (1-inch) or 1 teaspoon dried hot red pepper fla...
Teriyaki Roasted Salmon with Oranges, Fingerling Potatoes and Haricots Verts Cooking spray 2 pounds salmon fillets, 6 fillets or 2 whole sides Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce 2 tablespoons molasses 1 tablespoon brown sugar 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 (11-ounce) can mandarin oranges, ...
Pasta with Escarole, White Beans and Chicken Sausage 3/4 pound whole-wheat bowtie (or other shape) pasta 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 medium onion, chopped, about 1 cup 3 cloves garlic, minced 6 ounces lowfat Italian-style chicken sausage, casings removed, crumbled 1 medium head escarole, rinsed, drained and chopped, abo...
Crab Rangoon Nachos 30 wonton wrappers, cut in half on the diagonal 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar 1 clove garlic, minced 3/4 cup sweet chile sauce 2 tablespoons sambal oelek 8 ounces crab meat (or crab stick), picked over for shells 1 bunch s...
Toasts with White Beans and Ricotta Salata 1 (15-ounce) can great Northern beans 3 tablespoons chopped parsley leaves 1/2 lemon, zested 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 French baguette, cut into thin slices on the bias 1 block ricotta salata Instructions:...
Strawberries served with Honey Zabaglione 2 egg yolks 1/2 cup honey 1 cup dry Muscat white wine 3/4 cup lowfat yogurt 2 pints fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced Instructions: Make the zabaglione: In a large stainless-steel bowl or the top pan of a double boiler, whisk the egg yolks with the honey until blended. Set ...
Pizza Popcorn 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained well 1 clove garlic, smashed 1/3 cup popcorn kernels 1 tablespoon grapeseed oil 2 tablespoons grated Parmigiano-Reggiano 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt Instructions: In a food proce...
Caramelized Day Boat Scallops Wrapped in Bacon 3 pounds (U-10 size) dry-pack scallops 30 strips bacon Instructions: On a hot grill, sear the scallops until edges start to caramelize. Wrap each scallop in a strip of bacon and secure with skewer. Return to grill until bacon is cooked and inside of scallop is opaque. Serv...
Barefoot Carrot Salad 1/3 cup golden raisins 1 pound carrots 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 1/4 cup sour cream 1/4 cup mayonnaise 3 tablespoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup diced fresh pineapple Instructions: Place the raisins in a small bowl and cover with boiling water. Allow to sit for 5 minutes and t...
Bacon, Lettuce and Salsa Sandwich Mayonnaise Salsa Washed arugula leaves Wide slices of toasted good Italian bread, cut on bias or Challah Thinly sliced or grated white cheddar cheese Crisp cooked turkey bacon Slices of avocado chopped cilantro Instructions: In a mixing bowl combine some mayonnaise with salsa and sprea...
Yogi Tea 2 quarts water 1/4 cup milk 1/4 cup half-and-half 1/3 cup sugar 2 cinnamon sticks 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger 2 teaspoons whole cloves 2 teaspoons cardamom seeds 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Instructions: Bring the water to a boil, then reduce it to a simmer. Add the milk, half-and-half, sugar...
Crab, Avocado and Mango Roll 1 pound lump crabmeat, drained and patted dry with paper towels 1/4 cup mayonnaise 4 teaspoons lemon juice 4 teaspoons light brown sugar 5 cups cooked Sushi Rice, recipe follows 4 toasted nori sheets* 1 avocado, seeded, peeled and cut into thin slices 1 mango, peeled and cut into thin slice...
Creative Oyster Loaf 3/4 cup oil, for pan-frying 1 cup cornmeal 1 tablespoon Creole spice, recipe follows 12 freshly-shucked oysters 1 large round loaf bread topped with sesame seeds, 8-inches in diameter 1/4 cup prepared tartar sauce 1/2 cup shredded lettuce 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika 2 tablespoons salt 2 tablespoons g...
Alfred Portale's Tuna Tartare with Herb Salad, Cucumber, Lime, Scallion and Ginger 1 Japanese or cello cucumber, fluted and thinly sliced in 1/8-inch rounds 1 pound sushi grade yellowfin tuna, blue fin or big eye tuna, cut into 1/4-inch dice Vinaigrette, recipe follows 1/3 cup thinly sliced scallions, white part only 3...
Braised Spinach 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 large red onions, sliced 4 garlic cloves, minced 4 large bunches fresh spinach, washed with water still clinging to leaves, stems trimmed and leaves coarsely chopped 2 tablespoons soy sauce 3/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper flakes Salt and freshly ground black pepper...
Sugar and Spice Panna Cotta 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 large egg 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 to 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg 1 teaspoon ground cloves 1/2 cup butterscotch morsels 1 to 2 tablespoons heavy crea...
Berry Waffles 3 tablespoons unssalted butter 1 cup flour 1 teaspoon baking powder Pinch of baking soda Pinch cinnamon Pinch of salt 1/4 sugar 1/2 cup yogurt 1/2 cup milk 1 egg, lightly beaten 1 cup frozen blueberries not thawed Instructions: Preheat waffle iron and read manufacturer's instructions. Melt butter in micro...
Pumpkin Spice Sweet Potatoes 3 1/2 to 4 pounds medium sweet potatoes Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 cup dark brown sugar 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice 4 cups medium or large marshmallows 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 1/2 teaspoon cayenne 3/4 cup pecans, coarsely chop...
Mummy Hand Pies 1/4 cup canned pumpkin 2 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg Kosher salt 2 refrigerated pie crusts, thawed if frozen All-purpose flour, for dusting 1 large egg 12 raisins 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, optional Instructio...
Chicken Legs 1 cup seasoned flour 2 eggs 3 cups Cheerios (processed to powder) 6 chicken legs 1/4 cup canola oil Instructions: Set out 3 shallow containers on counter and fill 1 with the flour, 1 with eggs and 1 with Cheerios. Dip each chicken leg to coat in first the flour, shaking off the excess, then the egg, and la...
Vanilla Frosting 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon whole milk, at room temperature 1 tablespoon plus 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract, at room temperature 1 1/2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice, at room temperature 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest 1 1/2 pounds unsalted butter, at room temperature 4 1/2 cups confection...
Chocolate Chip Brownies 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 2 eggs 1/3 cup strong STEVIA EXTRACT IN THE RAW® CUP FOR CUP /strong 1/3 cup Sugar In The Raw® 1/2 cup whole wheat flour 1/2 cup all purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1/4 cup low fat but...
Baked Eggs with Spinach and Cheese 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, at room temperature 4 slices bacon 1/4 cup minced red onion 1/2 cup frozen spinach, thawed, squeezed dry and finely chopped 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 1/3 cup heavy cream 6 large eggs 1/3 cup coarsely grated Parmesan Kosher salt and freshly ground...