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Shoyu Chicken 5 1/2 to 6 pounds chicken thighs 5 cups low-sodium chicken broth 2 cups low-sodium soy sauce 1 cup packed light brown sugar 3/4 cup mirin 8 medium garlic cloves, smashed and peeled 4-inch piece ginger, sliced 1/2-inch thick and smashed 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 5 tablespoons cornstarch dissol...
Chili 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 1/2 pounds ground beef (85-percent lean) 1 tablespoon kosher salt 1 medium onion, small diced (about 1 1/2 cups) 1 large carrot, small diced (about 3/4 cup) 1 red bell pepper, small diced (about 1 cup) 3 cloves garlic, minced One 6-ounce can tomato paste Two 14.5-ounce cans dic...
Deconstructed Gazpacho 6 slices baguette, sliced on severe angle to yield long angled 1/4 inch thick pieces 2 plum tomatoes, seeded and finely diced 1/2 European or seedless cucumber, 1/4 finely diced, 1/4 cut in larger chunks 2 ribs celery, 1 finely diced, 1 cut in chunks, leafy green tops in tact 1 green bell pepper,...
Raspberry Vacherin 8 egg whites 1 pound sugar 1 pound raspberry powder 1 basket fresh raspberries or 1 bag frozen strawberries Sugar Instructions: Preheat the oven to 190 degrees F. Whip the egg whites until fluffy using a standing or hand held mixer. While on high speed, add 1/2 of the sugar. Slow to low speed and add...
Chocolate Winter Flan 6 eggs One 12-ounce can evaporated milk (full fat or 2 percent) One 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk 1 cup whole milk 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 1 teaspoon ground allspice 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 cup sugar Instructions: In a blender, blend together the eggs, eva...
Braised Oxtails \Anton\ 1/4 cup canola oil 1 large red onion, sliced 3 cloves garlic, lightly crushed with the side of a knife blade 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, or enough as needed to coat oxtails Salt and black pepper 4 pounds oxtails, cut into 2-inch cross sections 1 (750 mL) bottle red wine 1/2 cup demi-glace 2 table...
Roasted Sliced Tomatoes 4 small vine-ripe tomatoes Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling Salt and freshly ground black pepper A few stems thyme, leaves finely chopped Instructions: Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Put a cooling rack over a baking sheet. Slice the tomatoes, horizontally, into thirds and arrange the sl...
GZ's Red Sangria 2 bottles fruity red wine, such as Beaujolais 1 cup orange liqueur, such as Grand Marnier 1 cup brandied pitted cherries 1 cup sliced fresh peaches or nectarines 1 cup fresh raspberries 1/4 cup elderflower liqueur, such as St-Germain Zest of 1 lemon 1/2 bottle cava Fresh mint or basil sprigs,...
Date Shake 1 to 2 cups cream or half-and-half 1 cup plain yogurt 1/4 cup honey 1/2 cup dried, pitted dates, roughly chopped Grated nutmeg Instructions: Put all the ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth. Pour into a glass or glasses and serve.
Quince Turnovers 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, half very cold 1 pound ripe quince, peeled, cored and cut into1/4-inch cubes 1/2 cup sugar Pinch fine salt All-purpose flour, for rolling the dough 1 sheet store-bought puff pastry, thawed but cold Instructions: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with ...
Red Wine Spaghetti with Meatballs Three 28-ounce cans Italian plum tomatoes, crushed with hands 2 large yellow onions, large diced (about 3 cups) 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 bay leaf 1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature 1/2 bunch flat-leaf parsley, chopped Kosher salt and freshly ground ...
Pork Shank Osso Buco with Polenta and Gremolata Four 8-ounce pork shanks, tied with twine Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 carrots, diced 2 stalks celery, diced 2 yellow onions, diced 1 tablespoon tomato paste 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 cups dry white wine 2 cups w...
Cold Cucumber Soup 6 pounds cucumbers (about 6 cucumbers), peeled, seeded, and coarsely chopped (12 cups) 2 yellow bell peppers, stem and seeds removed, coarsely chopped 4 green onions, chopped 2 jalapeno peppers, minced 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint 1 tablespoon fin...
Beef Barbacoa Tacos 8 dried guajillo chiles, stemmed and seeded 2 plum tomatoes, quartered 1 small white onion, quartered 8 cloves garlic, unpeeled Kosher salt 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1- to 2-inch pieces 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 cup roughly chopped fresh...
Grilled Peach Salad with Grapefruit Vinaigrette 1 grapefruit, peeled and sectioned, juiced 2 large peaches, pitted and sliced into 8ths 1 tablespoon honey 3 tablespoons grapeseed oil, plus more for brushing Salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 cups arugula 3 scallions, finely sliced Instructions: Preheat grill to med...
Grilled Glazed Ham One 8- to 10-pound bone-in spiral-cut smoked ham One 20-ounce can pineapple rings, rings and juice separated 1 packed cup dark brown sugar Kosher salt 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 10 maraschino cherries, stems removed Instructions: Prepare a grill for medium indirect heat. For gas grills (with 3...
Mixed Seafood Paella with Sausage and Pink Beans 1 1/2 cups quick-cooking rice 1 to 2 cups leftover salmon broken into pieces 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined 2 links chorizo or andouille sausage (or kielbasa), cut in half lengthwise, then cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomato...
Grilled Herb Bison Tri Tip Roast One 3 lb. Bison Tri Tip Roast (fresh or fully thawed)* (See Cook's Note) 2 tbsp. olive oil for searing 2 tbsp. minced garlic 2 tbsp. minced fresh rosemary 2 tbsp. ground coriander 1 tbsp. sweet Hungarian paprika 1 tbsp. celery seed 1 tbsp. ground mustard 1 tbsp. cracked pepper 1 tbsp....
Shrimp Cocktail 4 cups water 1/2 cup kosher salt 1/2 cup sugar 36 shell-on medium-large shrimp 1 cup ice 16 cups water 1 tablespoon kosher salt 1 tablespoon black peppercorns 2 bay leaves, preferably fresh 1 lemon, halved Wasabi Cocktail Sauce, recipe follows 1 cup chili sauce 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice...
Virgin Pomegranate and Cranberry Bellinis 1 cup ice 1 1/2 cups simple syrup, recipe follows 1 1/4 cups unsweetened pomegranate juice, chilled 1 cup unsweetened cranberry juice, chilled 1 (25.3 fluid ounces) bottle sparkling water, chilled 2 limes, thinly sliced 1 bunch fresh mint, for garnish Optional garnish: 1/2 cup ...
Fried Catfish 1 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 3 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon ground red pepper 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 8 farm raised catfish fillets Vegetable oil, for deep frying Instructions: Mix cornmeal, flour, salt, red pepper, garlic powder and black pepper in a shallo...
Air Fryer Sweet and Spicy French Fries 1 medium russet potato 1 medium sweet potato 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon Hungarian paprika 1/2 teaspoon chili powder Kosher salt Instructions: Cut the potatoes into thin sticks about 1/4-inch in thickness. Preheat a 2.5-liter air...
Mushroom Omelet Sandwiches 8 large eggs Kosher salt 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, very thinly sliced Freshly ground pepper 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 cup shredded gruyère cheese (about 2 ounces) 4 brioche rolls, split Dijon mustard or dijonnaise, for serving 1 tablespoon white wi...
Spatchcock Turkey 1 stick (8 tablespoons) salted butter 1/3 cup maple syrup 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 sprigs fresh rosemary, chopped 2 sprigs fresh thyme, chopped One 12- to 13-pound whole turkey, thawed if frozen 4 stalks celery, cut into 1-inch pieces 3 carrots, sliced on a bias 1 inc...
Corn With Chile-Lime Butter 1 stick unsalted butter, softened 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic Juice of 1 lime 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for topping 1 tablespoon rocoto chile paste (available in jars at Latin markets) 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 8 ears corn, husks a...
Collard Green Lasagna 1 pound ground turkey 1/2 cup diced onions 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1/4 cup olive oil 3 cups crushed tomatoes 2 tablespoons tomato paste 2 teaspoons sugar 1 tablespoon dried Italian herbs 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 2 ...
Chris Cakes Pancakes 1 egg 3/4 cup milk 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 cup pancake mix (recommended: Chris Cakes) Instructions: In a small bowl, mix the egg, milk, and oil. Stir in pancake mix only until lumps dissolve. Preheat a griddle to about 350 degrees F. Ladle batter onto hot griddle and cook. Flip pancakes when edges ...
Orange-Pecan Baklava 12 ounces pecans 12 ounces walnuts 1 tablespoon Sweet Wintery Spice Blend, recipe follows 4 sticks (2 cups) unsalted butter, melted 1 pound frozen phyllo dough, thawed, unrolled and covered with a damp towel 3 cups Orange-Honey Syrup, recipe follows 1/2 cup sugar 3 tablespoons ground cinnamon...
Rattlesnake Chili Vegetable oil 1 large onion, diced Red Chile Sauce, recipe follows 6 rattlesnake fillets, or 8 ounces meat Double sweet corn, kernels only, to taste Poblano peppers, diced, to taste Serrano peppers, diced, to taste Jalapeno peppers, diced, to taste Salt Ancho peppers, diced, to taste 1 white onion, di...
Crispy Pan Fried Pork Chops | Breaded Pork Chop 1/3 cup all-purpose flour, for dredging 2 large eggs Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 1/2 cups fresh breadcrumbs 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme 4 bone-in pork chops, about 1/2-inch thick and patted dry (about 11/2 pounds total) Extra-virg...
Bonus Recipe: Do the Cabbage Pack! 1/2 head of green cabbage 1 small onion, sliced 2 tablespoons light whipped butter or light buttery spread Dash salt Dash black pepper Dash paprika 1/4 cup precooked real crumbled bacon 1 teaspoon chopped garlic Instructions: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Carefully remove the tou...
Sausage and Goat Cheese Egg Casserole 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, plus more for greasing the pie plate 8 ounces sweet Italian sausage 2 shallots, finely chopped 10 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed 1 1/2 ounces (about 1/3 cup) chopped sun-dried tomatoes, plus 8 thin strips for garnish 10 large eggs 1/2 cu...
Chicken in Red Pepper Sauce 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts (about 8 ounces each) 1 red bell pepper, quartered 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth 1 1/2 pounds green beans, trimmed Juice of 1/2 lemon 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt 2 tablespoons sliced almonds 2 cloves garlic, lightly crushed 1 thick ...
Janette's Caterpillar Cake Nonstick cooking spray 1 (18.25-ounce) box chocolate cake mix 1/4 cup pureed canned red beets 3 egg whites 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce 1/4 cup skim milk 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 marshmallows 2 raisins 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar Instructions: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Coat...
Salted Caramel Sauce 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup water 3/4 cup heavy cream 3 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 teaspoon gray sea salt, crushed or kosher salt Salted Caramel Variations, recipes follow 1 pint vanilla bean ice cream 1/2 cup whole milk 1/4 cup salted caramel sauce Instructions: In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combin...
Moo Yai Platter 2 pounds pork loin, half sliced into strips and half cut into flat pieces for skewers 3 tablespoons oyster sauce 3 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons sugar 2 teaspoons paprika 2 teaspoons black pepper powder 2 teaspoons salt 2 tablespoons chopped garlic 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro Oil, for fry...
Red Sangria 3/4 cup simple syrup, equal parts sugar and water 2 bottles red wine 3/4 cup brandy 1/2 cup triple sec 3/4 cup orange juice 2 oranges, sliced into thin round 2 green apples, cored and sliced thin 2 lemons, sliced into thin rounds Instructions: Boil water and pour over sugar to dissolve. Cool. Combine all in...
Eggnog 2/3 cup sugar 5 large eggs, separated 2 cups 2 percent milk Pinch ground cinnamon 2 pods star anise 2 whole cloves 1 cinnamon stick 1 vanilla bean, split and scraped 1 cup heavy cream 2/3 cup bourbon Whipped cream, for serving Whole nutmeg, for grating Instructions: In a stand mixer fitted wi...
Sausage, Peppers and Onions Stoup 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 1/2 pounds hot or sweet bulk Italian sausage 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped 3 to 4 cubanelle peppers, seeded and thinly sliced 2 medium-large onions, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 2 cups chicken stock 2 (15-ounce) cans or 1 (28-oun...
Jalapeno Cranberry Sauce 1 pound cranberries (about 4 cups), thawed if frozen Finely grated zest and juice of 1 lime 1 1/4 cups sugar 1 teaspoon ground cumin Kosher salt 1/4 cup chopped pickled jalapenos, plus 2 tablespoons brine from the jar Instructions: Put all but 1 cup cranberries in a saucepan. Add the lime juice...
Broccoli Cheddar Cornbread 2 (8.5-ounce) boxes corn muffin mix 1/2 cup whole milk 2 cloves minced garlic 1 (8-ounce) container cottage cheese 4 large eggs 1 tablespoon salt 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons grated Cheddar 1 stick unsalted butter or margarine 1 medium onion, chopped 1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli, ...
A Big Decadent Hot Dog 8 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 large onions, thinly sliced 1 tablespoon brown sugar Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 package hot dogs, such as Hebrew National Jumbo Beef Franks 1 package cocktail franks 4 hot dog buns 1 package hot dog buns One 8-ounce package liver mousse Whole gra...
Sichuan Tofu Gan and Warm Celery Salad 2 tablespoons chili oil, plus more for garnish 1 tablespoon chili bean paste 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 tablespoon Sichuan peppercorns 1 large clove garlic, coarsely chopped 3 inner celery stalks, with leaves, sliced diagonally 1/4-inch thick One 8-ounc...
Candy Canes Scant 5 cups sugar (1 kilo) 3 tablespoons vinegar (40 grams) 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons water (250 grams) Essential oils ? assorted flavors Food color paste ? assorted colors Instructions: Before you begin this recipe, please take a class from a professional on working with sugar. This is a skill that profess...
Funked Out Pork Quesadilla 1 cup low-fat Greek yogurt 1 lime, zested and juiced 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 2 teaspoons chipotle en adobo sauce Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/2 red onion, chopped 1/2 cup chopped pickled jalapenos, juices reserved 2 cups shredded Simple Roasted Pork Shoulder, recipe fol...
Turkey Saltimbocca Roll-ups, Mushrooms and White Beans Ragout, Spinach with Pancetta and Onions 12 pieces turkey cutlets, 2 packages 6 slices prosciutto di Parma, cut in 1/2 across the center of the ham 12 leaves whole fresh sage plus 2 tablespoons finely chopped Extra-virgin olive oil for drizzling, plus 4 tablespoons...
Amaretto Nectarines 6 slightly unripe nectarines, quartered 1/2 cup amaretto 2 tablespoons orange juice concentrate 6 whole cloves 1 (8-ounce) container mascarpone, softened (recommended: Cantare) 1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted Instructions: Place quartered nectarines in a large resealable bag. In a small bowl, stir...
Charred Corn Polenta with Grilled Tomato Vinaigrette 5 plum tomatoes 1 tablespoon olive oil Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste 2 cloves garlic 2 tablespoons red onion, coarsely chopped 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons basil chiffonade 1 cup olive oil 8 cups chicken stock or water 2 cups polenta 2 teaspoons c...
Citrus Brushstroke Cake Flour-based baking spray, for greasing the cake pans 5 1/4 cups cake flour 2 tablespoons baking powder 3/4 teaspoon salt 9 large egg whites 2 1/4 cups whole milk 1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, softened 2 1/4 cups granulated sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 12 ounces prepared lemon curd ...
No-Bake Peanut Butter Cheesecake Pops Two 8-ounce packages cream cheese, chilled 1 cup creamy honey-roasted peanut butter 1 cup crushed honey-roasted peanuts One 12-ounce bag miniature semisweet chocolate chips 2 tablespoons unrefined coconut oil Instructions: Line a baking sheet with parchment. Add the cream c...
Chicken Shawarma 10 cloves garlic, chopped 2 lemons, juiced 1/2 cup olive oil 2 teaspoons curry powder 1 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoon ground pepper 5 drops yellow food coloring, optional 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts 4 pieces pita bread 1 tomato, chopped Shawarma Sauce, recipe follows 3 cloves garlic 1 cup sto...
Pollo Borachon (Drunken Chicken) 1 teaspoon yeast 1 1/2 cups lukewarm water 3 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons canola oil 3 to 4 medium red potatoes, diced 1/4 teaspoon minced garlic Pinch paprika Pinch parsley Pinch salt 5 skinless bone-in chicken legs 5 skinless bone-in chicken thighs 1 1/2 lite...
Round 2 Recipe - Shrimp Bruschetta 2 hoagies 10 reserved shrimp from Shrimp Scampi with Pesto Couscous recipe, tail removed and chopped 2 Roma tomatoes, chopped Reserved basil pesto from Shrimp Scampi with Pesto Couscous recipe Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper Instructions: Heat the oven to 350 degrees F. Sl...
Lemon-Thyme Sheet Pan Chicken and Potatoes 1/3 cup olive oil 1 tablespoon kosher salt 1 1/2 teaspoons roughly chopped fresh thyme 1 1/4 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper 4 cloves garlic, chopped Grated zest and juice of 1 lemon, plus 1 lemon cut into wedges 6 skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs (4 to 4 1/2 po...
Strawberry Krumkake Cannoli 1/2 cup whole milk ricotta 1 cup strawberries, fresh or frozen 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 3/4 cup heavy cream 2 tablespoons powdered sugar 1/3 cup (5 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon) unsalted butter, at room temperature 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs 1 cup all-purpose flou...
How to Make Pork al Pastor in the Oven | Oven Spit Pork al Pastor 4 dried ancho chiles, stemmed and seeded 1/4 cup orange juice 1 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon tomato paste 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 small yellow onion, diced 1 canned chipotle pepper in adobo sauce Kosher salt 3 pounds thin-cut boneless pork chops ...
Nectarine Cobbler 4 cups sliced nectarines 1/2 cup cold water 1/3 cup unpacked light brown sugar 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 cup milk 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, softened Cinnamon sugar for sprinkling Instruc...
Pork Tenderloin with Prune, Pear, and Apple Chutney in a Hazelnut Cream Sauce 2 cups red wine 1/2 cup sugar 1 bay leaf 12 ounces diced prunes 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander seeds 1 apple, peeled and diced 1 pear, peeled and diced 2 tablespoons cornstarch 2 tablespoons water 1 onion, chopped 1/2 celery stalk, chopped 2 c...
Wilted Romaine Salad with Roasted Pears, Taleggio and Hazelnuts 2 Bosc pears, peeled, halved and cored Extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 cup hazelnuts 1/2 pound ripe Taleggio cheese, outer rind removed 1 large head romaine lettuce, tough outer leaves and leathery tops removed, cut lengthwise into quarters with the stalk left ...
Fettuccine Alfredo 3 cups 00 flour or unbleached all-purpose, plus more for dusting 1 teaspoon salt 3 eggs plus 2 yolks 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus 1 tablespoon 1 tablespoon water Cornmeal, for dusting 1 pint heavy cream 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened 1 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano ...
Roasted Corn Puree 4 ears white sweet corn, such as Silver Queen, husks attached 4 tablespoons butter Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 lemon Instructions: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Place the corn on a baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes. Let cool. Remove the husks and silk, and then slice the ke...
Trio of Duck Roasted Breast, Leg Confit and Seared Foie Gras with Horseradish Parsnip Puree and Huckleberry Brandy Sauce 4 duck breasts, recipe follows 1 cup (8 ounces) duck leg confit, recipe follows 4 ounces foie gras, recipe follows 2 cups horseradish parsnip puree, recipe follows 1 cup huckleberry brandy sauce, rec...
Sunny's Oktoberfest Cheat Sheet Four 1/2-inch-thick slices red cabbage 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon grainy Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon orange juice 1 teaspoon hot honey (I like Mike\u2019s Hot Honey here) Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 russet potatoes, sliced into 1/2-inch planks lengthwise, flesh p...
Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins 1/2 cup mashed avocado (about 1 medium) 1/4 cup milk or non-dairy milk (60 milliliters) 2 tablespoons canola oil (30 milliliters) 1 egg 1/4 cup brown sugar (50 grams) 1/4 cup granulated sugar (50 grams) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/4 cups grated zucchini (about 1 medium) 1 1/4 cups w...
Spicy Garlic Shrimp with Rum 2 1/2 pounds large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined, with tails left on 3/4 teaspoon salt, plus 1 teaspoon for breadcrumb mixture 3 dashes Tabasco 1/2 cup light rum Juice of 1 lime 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon ground cumin 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/2 cup Spanish olive o...
Upside-Down Banana Split Cake 1 pint premium vanilla ice cream, softened slightly to a spreadable consistency 1 pint premium chocolate ice cream, softened slightly to a spreadable consistency 1 pint premium strawberry ice cream, softened slightly to a spreadable consistency Nonstick cooking spray, for the pans All-pu...
Grilled BBQ Bacon Shrimp 16 (10-inch) wooden skewers 2 tablespoons butter 1/2 cup finely chopped onions 1 small jalapeno, seeded and chopped 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 (1-inch) piece ginger, grated 1/2 cup dark brown sugar 1/4 cup orange juice 1 cup ketchup 16 colossal shrimp, sh...
Loaded Guac Hot Dogs 4 firm ripe avocados 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 1 tablespoon white vinegar 1 jalapeno, seeded, deveined and finely chopped Juice of 1 lime 1/2 small white onion, minced Kosher salt 8 hot dogs 8 hot dog buns 1 cup crumbled Cheddar-flavored ridged potato chips Instructions: ...
Sesame Chicken Drumettes 1/3 cup teriyaki sauce 1 1/2 tablespoons dry sherry 1 1/2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds 1 1/4 pounds chicken drumettes (about 12) 1 1/2 tablespoons barbecue sauce 1 1/2 tablespoons honey 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil Instructions: In a large resealable plastic bag, combine teriyaki sauce, sherry, ...
Escoveitched Snapper 6 to 8 pieces (1 pound) snappers, scaled, cleaned, and gutted Salt Fresh ground pepper Juice of 2 limes 1/2 cup flour Oil for frying 4 medium onions 1 to 2 bonnet peppers, julienned 1 to 2 red peppers, julienned 1 cup water 1 cup white vinegar 1 tablespoon sugar Instructions: Rinse the fish with wa...
Bacon Cornbread 5 slices maple bacon 1/2 cup self-rising flour 3/4 cup fine cornmeal Pinch salt 1 egg, plus 1 egg white 1 (14-ounce) can creamed corn Instructions: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Put a cast iron cornbread pan with 7 corn shaped or 8 wedge shaped baking divots in the oven to heat. Slowly cook the bac...
Pork and Udon Noodle Salad 1 pound pork tenderloin, trimmed Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 1/2 cup plus 1 teaspoon canned coconut milk 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon fish sauce 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon packed light brown sugar 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, plus wedges for serving 2 teaspoons chili-garlic s...
Chimichurri 8 garlic cloves 1/2 cup aji molida (red pepper puree) 2 teaspoon coarse salt 1 small bunch Italian parsley, picked 3 tablespoons white vinegar 3 tablespoons water 1 cup olive oil Instructions: In a mortar and pestle or food processor, add garlic, aji, and salt. If adding the parsley, add it now. Ground unti...
Mediterranean Pita Pockets 1 (8-ounce) container plain yogurt 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves 1 tablespoon hot sauce 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin Salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 pita pockets 8 slices leftover beef brisket from Grilled Beef Brisket with Tangy Mop Sauce recipe 1 cup leftover Pickled Cucumb...
Westwood Retro Burger 1 pound ground beef (50/50 ratio with 11- to 13-percent fat content) 1 pound ground lamb 1/2 cup bourbon 2 ounces duck fat (cool, solid but squishable) 1 tablespoon whole grain Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme Dash hot sauce Dash bal...
Punchy Peach Smoothie ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom, optional 2 large ripe peaches (1 pound), pitted and quartered 1 ripe banana, peeled 2 cups plain yogurt 4 ¼-inch slices fresh ginger 1 tablespoon honey, plus more to taste Instructions: Puree the peaches, banana, yogurt, ginger, honey, and cardamom, if using, in a blend...
Brasilian Deep Fried Fish Fritters: Bolinos de Bacalhau 2 pounds 3 ounces haddock fillets, skin on, scaled and pinboned 1/4 pint milk 2 bay leaves 2 pounds 3 ounces potatoes, peeled 1 big bunch fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped 1 handful fresh mint, finely chopped 2 lemons, zested 2 eggs 1 red chile, finely chopp...
Lemon Pie 4 whole eggs 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 cup fresh lemon juice 1 cup heavy cream 2 pre-baked piecrusts Instructions: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Whisk the eggs, sugar, lemon juice and heavy cream together in a bowl. Strain and skim any foam. Pour into prebaked pie shells, and bake for about 15 to 20 minutes, or...
Stuffed Banana Peppers 1 pound hot ground Italian Sausage, roasted and chopped fine 1/2 cup Locatelli Romano cheesee 1/2 cup bread crumbs Salt and pepper to taste 1 large egg Olive oil to saute 4 banana peppers (Hungarian hots or mild as preferred) 1 cup marinara sauce, heated for service Wedge dry ricotta cheese Instr...
Star Anise-Rubbed Grilled Shrimp 9 star anise 1 teaspoon coriander 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes 2 teaspoons dried chives 1 teaspoon tobarashi (Japanese 7-spice) 2 teaspoons garlic powder 1 teaspoon salt 2 pounds (16 to 20 size) shrimp, deveined 6 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce 6 tablespoons rice vinegar 2 tables...
Jerk Pork Loin with Amy's Chorizo Fried Rice Jicama Slaw and Fresh Orange Syrup 4 pork loin chops, 1 1/2 inches thick 1/2 cup salt 1/2 cup sugar 8 cups water 1/4 cup cilantro leaves 1/2 cup flat leaf parsley leaves 1/2 bunch scallions 8 kaffir lime leaves 1/4 cup garlic cloves 1/4 cup chopped ginger 1/4 cup dried orang...
Chicken Tiffany 2 ounces cream cheese (or other cheese if desired) 1 teaspoon chopped garlic Salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil leaves 2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano leaves 1 (8-ounce) chicken breast 2 ounces butter, melted 2 ounces bearnaise sauce Flour, for dusting 1 egg 1 tablesp...
Red-Slaw Skins Potato Skins Red-Cabbage slaw Crumbled bacon red Potato skins Instructions: Toppings: Red-cabbage slaw and crumbled bacon on red potato skins How to Make Classic Potato Skins: Pierce 4 large russet potatoes with a fork. Bake directly on the oven rack at 350 degrees until tender, about 1 hour. Let cool, t...
Shrimp with Arugula Pesto Risotto 2 cups fresh arugula 1/2 cup parsley leaves 1/4 cup chopped onions 1 tablespoon lemon zest 1/2 cup white wine 1/2 cup olive oil 1 cup Arborio rice 1/2 ounce butter 2 1/2 cups chicken stock, hot Salt and pepper 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined 2 tablespoons olive oil Instructions: To...
Kumquat Mojito 8 large Kumquats 6 whole mint leaves 1 lime 2 oz simple syrup 2 oz light rum soda water. Instructions: Preparation: Slice Kumquats into coin sized shapes, discard seeds, and put into mixing glass. Add mint leaves, simple syrup, lime wedges, and muddle ingredients. Fill glass with ice, add light rum, and ...
Nacho Layer Dip 1 cup leftover chili or canned refried beans 8 ounces cream cheese, softened 1 cup chopped tomato 1/2 cup coarsely chopped jalapenos 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1/2 cup sliced scallions Instructions: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Spread chili or beans over bottom of b...
Summer Fruits 1 Bartlett pear, thinly sliced 1 red plum, seeded and quartered 1/2 lemon, thinly sliced 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, slivered 1 cup water 1 cup sugar 1 cup rice wine vinegar 1 sprig fresh mint Instructions: Place the pear, plum, lemon, and fresh ginger in a bowl. In a non-reactive saucepan, combine the wat...
Better-Than-Boxed Chocolate Cake 3 cups/385 g all-purpose/plain flour 2 2/3 cups/530 g granulated sugar 1 cup/100 g cocoa powder, plus more for dusting 1 1/2 tsp baking soda/bicarbonate of soda 3/4 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp fine sea salt 1 3/4 cups/420 ml warm water 1 cup/240 ml vegetable or grapeseed oil 4 tbsp/55 g m...
Boardwalk Dog 1/2 cup ketchup 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar 1 canned chipotle pepper in adobo, finely chopped, plus 2 teaspoons adobo sauce 8 ounces tomatillos (about 3 medium), finely chopped 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped or torn 1 tablespoon lime juice (1 to 2 limes) 1 tablespoon red wine vinega...
Sauteed Green Beans 1 1/2 pounds green beans 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablesoons butter 1/2 cup of water Instructions: Trim ends of beans. In large skillet melt butter and add beans, garlic and water. Stir and cook quickly over high heat until tender.
Gorgonzola Pasta with Spinach and Walnuts Kosher salt 12 ounces spaghetti 1/2 cup walnuts 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 5 ounces baby spinach (about 4 cups) 1 cup crumbled gorgonzola cheese (about 4 ounces) 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese Freshly ground pepper Instructions: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. A...
Beer-Based Bloody Marys 1/4 cup fresh lime juice 3 1/4 cups tomato-clam juice (recommended: Clamato*) see Cook's Note 3/4 teaspoon hot sauce, (recommended: Tabasco) Salt, for rimming the glasses 2 (12-ounce) cans beer Celery sticks, for garnish Instructions: In a pitcher, combine the lime juice, tomato-clam juice and h...
Oven-roasted Turkey Breast with Leeks and Cornbread Stuffing 4 whole leeks, white part only, roots trimmed and cut into rings 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Leaves from 2 fresh thyme sprigs Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 cups crumbled cornbread, store-bought 1 cup chic...
Candace Cameron Bure's Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cherry Cookies 2 1/4 cups whole wheat flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter 3/4 cup brown sugar 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/3 cup egg whites or 2 whole eggs 1 1/2 cup old-fashioned oatmeal (not quick cook) 1 ...
Watermelon Slices With Lime-Honey Syrup 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice 1/2 cup honey 1 ripe watermelon, cut in 1/2, and halved again Mint sprigs, for garnish Instructions: Place lime juice and honey in a saucepan and heat on the grates of a hot grill or side burners. Bring to a boil and let boil for 2 minutes. Rem...
Spaghetti Midwestern 1 tablespoon olive oil One16-ounce T-bone steak, excess fat trimmed and reserved One 15-ounce can corn One 15-ounce pinto beans, with liquid Salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 cloves garlic, chopped Pinch nutmeg 2 tablespoons sour cream 4 ounces spaghetti 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives Lime ...
Country Pork and Peppercorn Burgers 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns 2 pounds ground pork 3 cloves garlic, grated or minced 1 teaspoon ground thyme Salt 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Thick cut white bread, lightly toasted or brioche rolls the size of burger buns split and lightly toasted 8 leaves red or gree...
Crispy Bacon Wrapped Dates with Lemon-Basil Crema 2 tablespoons sour cream, room temperature 1 tablespoon mascarpone, room temperature 1 teaspoon lemon zest 2 tablespoons lemon juice 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 12 Medjool dates 2 links hot Italian sausage, casings removed 6 slices...
Nuoc Cham (Fish Dipping Sauce) 5 tablespoons sugar 3 tablespoons water 1/3 cup fish sauce 1/2 cup lime or lemon juice (about 3 limes or 2 lemons) 1 large clove garlic, crushed, peeled and sliced or minced 1 or more bird's eye or Thai chilies, seeded, and sliced or minced 1 shallot, peeled, thinly sliced, rinsed and dra...
Piadine Sandwiches with Homemade Piadine Dough 1 (1/4-ounce) envelope active dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons) 1 cup warm water (110 degrees F) 3 to 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon salt Extra-virgin olive oil 1 bunch fresh arugula, tough stems removed, rinsed and spun dry 1/2 pound bresaola, t...