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Reshteh Polo 1/4 teaspoon ground saffron (see Cook's Note) 3 cubes ice 2 cups basmati rice 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 3/4 cup broken vermicelli (about 1.5 ounces) Kosher salt 1 russet potato (about 8 ounces) 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1/4 teaspoon turmeric 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 cu...
Grilled Vegetable and Goat Cheese Roulade 1 Eggplant, thinly sliced 1 Yellow squash, thinly sliced 1 Green zucchini, thinly sliced 1 Red pepper 1 Green Pepper 5 Ounces goat cheese 1 Ounce sour cream Instructions: Lightly grill eggplant, squash and zucchini. Blacken peppers on grill, place in paper bag for a few minutes...
Halupkis: Stuffed Cabbage 2 large cabbage heads, coarse outer leaves removed 1 1/2 cups rice, uncooked 1/4 pound bacon strips, diced 2 medium onions, diced 2 pounds ground lean beef 2 pounds ground pork 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, ground 2 teaspoons salt 4 eggs, beaten 1/4 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon celery salt 1 (14...
Mixed Berry Crumble 2 (12-ounce) bags frozen mixed berries, thawed 1/2 cup dried cranberries 1/3 cup cranberry juice cocktail 1/4 cup quick cooking tapioca (recommended: Minute) 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup baking mix 3/4 cup whole-grain cereal 1 cup almond biscotti (about 4 to 5 cookies), c...
Pan Seared Soft-Shell Crab with Pickled Onions and Garlic Aioli 2 cups red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons kosher salt 1 tablespoon sugar 3 big shakes hot sauce (recommended: Tabasco) 1 cup cold water 1 red onion, sliced very thin 5 to 6 large red radishes, sliced very thin 4 soft-shell crabs Peanut or canola oil, for fryin...
Grilled Flank Steak with Mustard Greens 1 (2 lb.) flank steak 6 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil Gray salt freshly-ground black pepper 3 Tbs. dried oregano 1 Tbs. minced garlic 12 cups of greens (mustard, chard or spinach), washed red wine vinegar hot sauce (optional) Instructions: Prepare the grill pan and let it get smoki...
Warm Artichoke Salad with Bacon and Mustard Vinaigrette 1/2 cup flour 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon salt 15 large artichokes 10 slices bacon 4 teaspoons Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar 1/2 cup olive oil 1/4 teaspoon finely chopped garlic 1/2 cup finely chopped parsley Pepper Instructions: Prepare a ...
Miso Soup 8 cups vegetable stock 8 ounces yellow miso 4 ounces low-fat firm tofu, diced 3 scallions Instructions: Bring stock to a boil and reduce heat to a simmer. Add miso and stir until heated through. Pour into individual bowls. Divide tofu cubes and sliced scallions among the bowls and serve at once.
Chicken Parmesan 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves 1 1/2 cups plain bread crumbs 1/2 cup grated parmesan 1 tablespoon dried oregano 1 tablespoon dried basil 1/2 teaspoon cayenne 1/2 cup flour, on a shallow plate 2 eggs, lightly beaten, in a pie plate 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 cups prepared tomato sauce 1 1/2 c...
Chick Cupcakes 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 stick unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 1/2 cup whole milk 1 1/2 sticks (12 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature 3 cups confectioners' sugar Pinch...
Sweet and Savory Oatmeal Bake 1 cup steel-cut oats 1/2 cup chopped toasted walnuts 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut, toasted 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1 large egg 2 cups milk 1/2 cup firmly-packed brown sugar 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 cup diced apple (about 1 medium apple) 1/4 cup chopped cooked...
Tiramisu 1 cup heavy cream 3/4 cup sugar, divided 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, at room temperature 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 (7-ounce) package ladyfingers 1 cup strong black coffee 1 teaspoon cocoa powder Instructions: Have 4 (8-ounce) wine glasses ready. In a chilled bowl combine 3/4 cup of heavy cream and 1/4...
Chocolate-Dipped Chips 1 cup bittersweet chocolate chips 2 teaspoons vegetable oil Approximately 36 chips of your choice, such as potato chips, popcorn or pretzels Colorful holiday sprinkles or flake salt, for decorating Instructions: Place the chocolate chips in a medium heat-safe bowl. Place the bowl over a sauce...
Thin Crusted Focaccia Pizza with Fresh Tomato, Basil and Mozzarella 2 cups warm water, about 110 degrees F 2 1/2 ounces extra-virgin olive oil, plus 4 tablespoons for greasing the baking pan 1/2-ounce dry yeast 1/2-ounce honey 1 3/4 pounds all-purpose flour, plus extra for rolling dough 3/4-ounce kosher salt 1/2 cup co...
Kale and Radicchio Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon Raspberry Syrup, recipe follows 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 bunch Tuscan kale, center ribs removed and leaves chopped into ribbons 1 small head radicchio, chopped into rib...
Spicy Stacked Cuban Sandwiches 24 CLAUSSEN Kosher Dill Pickle Slices 8 KRAFT Deli Fresh Swiss Cheese Slices 2 oz. (1/4 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened 1 Tbsp. chili sauce 1/4 tsp. ground red pepper (cayenne) 48 RITZ Crackers 12 slices OSCAR MAYER Deli Fresh Shaved Black Forest Ham, cut in half Instru...
Grilled Cheese-Stuffed Chile Tacos 6 small Cubanelle peppers (2 to 3 ounces each) 2 large plum tomatoes, halved lengthwise 1 small red onion, cut into 1/2-inch rounds 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 teaspoons chopped chipotle chiles in adobo sauce 1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh...
Deep-Fried Broccoli Vegetable oil, for frying 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan 1 teaspoon ground sumac 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne Zest of 1 lemon, plus wedges, for serving 6 large cloves garlic, thinly sliced 1 head broccoli (about 1 pound), cut into florets Kosher salt Instructions: Heat about 2 inches of ...
Italian Pizzeria Salad 1/2 cup red wine vinegar 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon minced shallot 1 teaspoon honey 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt Pinch crushed red pepper 12 ounces marinated artichoke quarters, drained and halved lengthwise 10 1/2 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved...
Mash Bites 3 pounds butterball potatoes, cleaned 1 stick butter 2 quarts cream 20 gelatin sheets 1/4 cup salt 1/4 cup sugar 2 cup all-purpose flour 2 eggs 2 cups milk 4 cups panko breadcrumbs Instructions: Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Lay the potatoes on a baking sheet and cook until tender when...
Grilled Swordfish with Salsa Fresca 2 heirloom tomatoes, small dice 1 jalapeño, minced (ribs and seeds removed if you\u2019d like less heat) 1 small red onion, minced 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro Juice of 2 limes Extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper 4 swordfish steaks, skin and bloodlin...
Grilled Portobello and Montrachet Salad 8 ounces Montrachet goat cheese, cut into 4 equal-sized rounds 4 large outer-leaves radicchio 3 medium-sized Portobello mushroom caps, stems and gills removed 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for the cheese 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 tab...
Basic Vanilla Cake 2 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more for the pans 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for the pans 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/4 cups sugar 4 large eggs, at room temperature 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1 1/4 cups whole milk (or 3/4 cup heavy cream mixed with ...
Brown-Bagged Halibut with Papaya Salsa 4 tablespoons olive oil 4 standard issue lunch-size brown paper bags 4 (6-ounce) halibut fillets Salt and pepper 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice 3 tablespoons freshly grated ginger 2 ripe papayas, skinned, seeded, then diced into 1/4-inch cubes. I...
Individual Fresh Spinach Gratins 6 bunches fresh spinach, stems removed, and washed 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons flour 1 medium red onion, small diced 2 cups milk 1 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated Kosher salt Fresh ground pepper 1 1/2 cups Gruyere, grated 1 1/2 cups fresh bread crumbs Instructions: Preheat oven t...
Maple Chipotle Nuts 1/2 cup pure maple syrup 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 tablespoon finely chopped chipotles en adobo with sauce 2 cups your favorite roasted unsalted nut (recommended: peanuts or mixed nuts) Kosher salt Instructions: 1. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. In a small saucepan, bring maple syrup to a s...
Pan Roasted Quail 6 shaved slices fresh truffle 6 medium sized shallots, peeled 6 whole quails 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 2 tablespoons olive oil Serving suggestion: Toasted Quinoa with Prosciutto, recipe follows Date and Fig Chutney, recipe follows 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 tablesp...
The Best Meat and Potatoes 2 1/2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces 1/3 cup sour cream 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish 6 tablespoons unsalted butter Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 cups baby spinach Two 1-inch thick New York strip steaks (about 13 ounces each) 1 clove garlic 2 ta...
Lamb Shank Tagine with Apricot Couscous 4 lamb shanks (shin bone, cut short) 2 cups carrots (sliced on bias, 1/4-inch thick) 2 cups onions, diced 4 tablespoons fresh grated ginger 8 cloves garlic 1 cup raisins or currants 2 tablespoons ground cumin (toasted, fresh ground) 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 1 cup Kalamata oli...
Chocolate Fondue 1 pint fresh strawberries, washed, dried and hulled 1 pint fresh raspberries 2 bananas, peeled, cut into 2 to 2 1/2-inch slices 12 ounces thick, salted pretzels 4 ounces dried apricots 6 ounces roasted, salted almonds 4 to 6 recipes Enriched Chocolate Sauce, recipe follows 1/2 cup heavy cream 2 tablesp...
Watermelon Fizz 2 cups seedless watermelon chunks 6 ounces club soda 2 tablespoons limeade frozen concentrate 10 ice cubes 2 shots melon vodka 1 tablespoon sugar Instructions: Combine all ingredients in a blender. Blend for 40 seconds. Pour into glasses.
Grape Ricotta Breakfast Focaccia 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 1 pound fresh pizza dough 1 cup seedless red grapes, halved 1 teaspoon fennel seeds 1 tablespoon honey Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper Ricotta, for serving Instructions: Put a baking sheet in the oven and preheat oven to 450 degrees F. P...
Pickled Cucumbers Recipe | How to Pickle Cucumbers 1 hothouse seedless cucumber 1/2 small red onion 2 tablespoons fresh picked dill sprigs 1 1/2 cups white vinegar 1 cup sugar 5 to 6 allspice berries 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt Instructions: Using a mandoline or sharp knife, finely slice the cucumbers and red onion. Put i...
Bourbon Bog 1 1/2 ounces bourbon 1 1/2 ounces cranberry juice 1 to 2 teaspoons lemon syrup, recipe follows 3 dashes orange bitters Fresh cranberries, lightly smashed and soaked in bourbon Serving suggestion: Chilled cocktail glass 2 lemons, pitted and cut into small wedges 1 cup sugar 1 cup water Instructions: Fil...
Pork Marsala with Polenta 1 14-ounce tube polenta, cut into 12 rounds 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 1 pork tenderloin (about 1 1/4 pounds), trimmed and cut on an angle into 1/2-inch slices 1 pound cremini mushrooms, sliced 3 cloves garlic, 2 sliced and 1 minced 1 shallot, sliced 1...
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...
Dami Gojeh Farangi 1 cup basmati rice 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped 1 russet potato (about 8 ounces), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes 1/2 teaspoon turmeric 1 tablespoon tomato paste One 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional Kosher salt Instructions: Ri...
Sea Bass with Hot Sauce Glaze 8 miniature carrots 8 miniature zucchini 8 miniature corn 8 asparagus 4 tablespoons olive oil Salt and pepper 4 tablespoons hot pepper sauce 4 tablespoons miso 8 tablespoons sake 4 tablespoons sugar 20 ounces sea bass Instructions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. In a small roasting pan, co...
Maple Spice Ice Cream 1/2 vanilla bean 1 1/2 cups milk 1 1/2 cups heavy cream 1/2 cup maple sugar 15 whole allspice berries 6 whole cloves 4 cinnamon sticks Small piece nutmeg 1 cup pure maple syrup, grade B 7 large egg yolks Pinch fine sea salt 2 tablespoons bourbon or dark rum (Recommended: Myers's) 1 teaspoon maple ...
Pomegranate Mar-Tea-Ni 2 ounces of Pure Leaf¿ Lemon Iced Tea 2 ounces pomegranate juice Instructions: In shaker filled with ice, add all ingredients. Shake well, then strain into chilled martini glass. Garnish, if desired, with lemon peel. Serving suggestion: Moisten rim of chilled martini glass with lemon wedge, then ...
Mexican Chorizo and Potato Pressed Sandwich 1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes, skin-on, cut into 1/2-inch cubes Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, plus extra if necessary 1 pound fresh Mexican chorizo, removed from casing 1 large supermarket-style French or Italian loaf (about 16-by4-inch...
Quick Marinara Sauce 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 cloves garlic, chopped One 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Instructions: Set a Dutch oven over medium heat, add the olive oil and heat unt...
Sherry Cherry Tomatoes 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan 3 large cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 pint cherry tomatoes 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar or dry sherry wine 1 teaspoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes Salt Instructions: Preheat oven to 375 degree...
DIY Powdered Cheese 1/2 cup grated Cheddar 1/4 teaspoon cornstarch Instructions: Spread the Cheddar in a thin, even layer on a microwave-safe plate lined with parchment. Microwave in 30-second intervals until the cheese has melted into a firm disc and the fat has rendered out, about 2 minutes. Allow the cheese disc to ...
Rudy's Texas Chili 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup diced yellow onion 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup dark chili powder 2 tablespoons light chili powder 1 tablespoon California chili powder 2 tablespoons ground cumin 1 tablespoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper One 14-ounce can tomato sauce One 14-ounce can diced...
Jam Parcels Vegetable oil, for frying 1 (1-pound/454 g) package square wonton wrappers 1 egg, whisked for egg wash 1/2 cup raspberry jam 1/4 cup icing (confectioners') sugar, for dusting Instructions: Put the oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot, 1/3 full and heat to 350 degrees F. Prepare a baking tray lined with paper ...
Sunflower Roasted Vegetable Pithivier 1 butternut squash, peeled, halved, seeded and cut into 1-inch cubes (about 3 cups) 1 tablespoon olive oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 red bell pepper, halved and seeded 1 yellow bell pepper, halved and seeded 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 red onion, finely chopped (abo...
JKL Pesto Pork and Veggie Roast 5 cloves garlic 3 teaspoons coarse sea salt, divided 3 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper, divided 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves 3 teaspoons sugar 1 (3-pound) pork loin roast, trussed 2 onions, quartered 2 zucchini, cut into 8 half-moon pieces 2 summer...
Margarita 2 cups ice One 12-ounce can frozen limeade 6 ounces tequila Instructions: Add the ice, limeade and tequila to a blender and blend until combined.
Curried Chicken Pockets 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, plus more for brushing 1 shallot, finely chopped 3/4 teaspoon curry powder 1/2 teaspoon grated peeled ginger 1 clove garlic, grated 1 cup shredded rotisserie chicken (skin removed) 1/4 cup frozen peas, thawed 1/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt 2 tablespoons chopped fresh ci...
Orange and Blue Cheese Grilled Romaine Salad 2 romaine hearts, halved lengthwise through the core Lemon flavored olive oil Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese (recommended: Shropshire) 1 navel orange 1/2 small shallot, sliced Instructions: Preheat a grill pan over high heat. Brush ...
Milan Cookies 12 tablespoons butter, softened 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar 7/8 cup egg whites (from about 6 eggs) 2 tablespoons vanilla extract 2 tablespoons lemon extract 1 1/2 cups flour Cookie filling, recipe follows 1/2 cup heavy cream 8 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped 1 orange, zested Instructions: Cream the butt...
Perfect Margarita Salt Limes, quartered Ice cubes 3 parts silver tequila (3 ounces) 1 part Cointreau (1 ounce) 1 part key lime juice (1 ounce) Instructions: Chill cocktail glass for 15 minutes. Pour coarse salt on a napkin or saucer. Hold each glass upside down, run a piece of lime around rim, then lightly twirl in sal...
Apple Cinnamon Whole Grain Coffee Cake 1 box of Duncan Hines® 100% Whole Grain Apple Cinnamon Muffin Mix 2 apples, diced and peeled (about 1 - 1 1/2 cups) 1/4 cup water 2 eggs 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil or 2 tablespoons melted butter Instructions: Preheat oven: 350 degrees Grease and flour a 8x8 or 9x9 square pan E...
Buffalo Shrimp Sandwich 1 (18-oz) package of SeaPak Popcorn Shrimp 1 cup prepared buffalo sauce* 1 soft baguette cut into 4 equal pieces, sliced and toasted 4-oz crumbled blue cheese 1 cup arugula Instructions: Prepare popcorn shrimp according to package directions and toss with the buffalo sauce. Divide the arugula be...
Spinach Saute 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon crushed garlic 1 cup frozen onions 12 ounces pre-washed baby spinach Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper Instructions: In a large saute pan, heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic and onions and saute for 2 minutes. Turn heat up to medium-high and add spi...
Pecan Pie Milkshake 1 slice pecan pie 1 cup vanilla ice cream 1/2 cup milk 3 tablespoons caramel sauce Canned whipped cream, for topping Instructions: Place the pecan pie, ice cream, milk and 1 tablespoon of the caramel sauce in a blender and blend until smooth. Transfer to a 12-ounce glass and top with whipped cream. ...
Milly's Famous Pabe-Yoyo 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 yellow onion, diced 1/4 green bell pepper, diced 1/4 red bell pepper, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 3/4 cup chopped green onions 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro (leaves and some stems) 1 teaspoon ground cumin Pinch dried oregano 2 tablespoons ac...
Frangipane Ripple Chocolate Pound Cake 2 1/3 cups cake flour, plus more for the pan 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup unsweetened Dutch-processed cocoa powder 2 1/2 cups unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for the pan 2 cups sugar 3 eggs, room temperature 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 cup...
Apple-Spinach Salad 4 cups baby spinach leaves 2 apples, sliced 1/4 cup chopped celery 1/4 cup toasted PLANTERS Pecans, chopped 1/4 cup KRAFT Light House Italian Dressing Instructions: TOSS spinach with apples, celery and pecans in large bowl. ADD dressing; mix lightly.
Green Onion, Thyme and Sage Rolls 2 cups plus 2 tablespoons white bread flour, plus more for dusting 1 1/2 cups whole-wheat bread flour 1 1/4 ounce packet active dry yeast 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 1/2 cups warm water (from the tap) 6 green onions, finely sliced Leaves from 5 sprigs fresh thyme, finely chopped Cook...
Tomato and Okra Salad 1 pound okra 3 large ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and coarsely chopped 1 small head Boston lettuce 1/4 cup Classic Vinaigrette, recipe follows 2 teaspoons Chile Oil, or to taste, recipe follows 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1/2 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard Pinch of...
Fish for Crish: Red \Mole\ Swordfish Steaks with Pickled Shallots 4 small shallots, peeled, and sliced into thin rings (about 1/2 cup) 1/2 cup rice vinegar Small handful picked fresh cilantro leaves Extra-virgin olive oil for dressing Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 1/2 teaspoon brown or black mustard seeds 1/2 t...
Pumpkin Pie with Whipped Cream and Cinnamon 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon cold water 1 1/2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting 1 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, cubed and chilled One 1...
Asparagus and Egg Wrap with Barn Burner Chile de Arbol Salsa 2 whole wheat tortillas, warmed 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 onion, julienned 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1/2 russet potato, washed and cubed 2 ounces shiitake mushrooms, sliced 2 ounces button mushrooms, sliced 1/4 tomato, chopped 1/4 pound asparagus, thinly sliced ...
Gluten-Free Double Chocolate Chip Cookies 1 cup coconut oil 1 1/4 cups evaporated cane juice 1/3 cup applesauce 1/2 cup cocoa powder 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups gluten-free all-purpose baking flour 1/4 cup flax meal 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 1/2 teaspoons xanthan gum 1 cup chocol...
Tapenade 1/2 pound pitted mixed olives 2 anchovy fillets, rinsed 1 small clove garlic, minced 2 tablespoons capers 2 to 3 fresh basil leaves 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Instructions: Thoroughly rinse the olives in cool water. Place all ingredients in the bowl of a food...
Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Dough 1/3 cup raisins 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup quick-cooking oats 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon fine salt 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar 1/4 cup granulated sugar 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt 1/2 teasp...
McGuire's Steak and Mushroom Pie 8 ounces unsalted butter 2/3 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup diced onions 1/2 cup red wine 1/4 cup roasted garlic 2 teaspoons garlic powder 2 teaspoons salt 2 teaspoons ground black pepper 8 ounces crimini mushrooms, quartered 8 ounces portobello mushrooms, sliced 1/2-inch thi...
Red Velvet Cupcakes with Nonpareils 1 cup all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice 1/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup whole milk 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1 large egg 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar 1 tab...
Triple Pork Sliders 1 1/2 pounds ground pork 1/2 pound fresh Mexican chorizo sausage, casings removed 1/4 cup finely grated Pepper Jack cheese 1 small shallot, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, finely chopped Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 8 slices applewood smoked bacon, cooked crisp 16 small dinner rolls, s...
Green Bean and Potato Salad Kosher salt 1/3 pound thin green beans, trimmed and cut into thirds 2 pounds small Yukon, white, or red skinned potatoes, quartered 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling 3 to 4 slices smoky bacon, finely chopped 2 large shallots, finely chopped 1 small red Fresno chil...
Orange Marmalade Pancakes 11 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more, for the skillet 2 tablespoons orange marmalade 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon fine salt 1 1/4 cups milk, at room temperature 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 2 large eggs,...
Whole Carp Cooked In Bamboo: Ca Nuong Tre 1 (1 1/2 pounds / 700 g) whole carp, cleaned and scaled 2 knobs fresh turmeric, peeled 1 bunch fresh dill Salt and freshly ground black pepper 7 ounces/200 ml fresh young coconut juice 1 banana leaf 2 tablespoons crushed roasted peanuts 2 tablespoons spring onion oil 1 long chi...
Tagliarelle with Truffle Butter Kosher salt 1/2 cup heavy cream 3 ounces white truffle butter Freshly ground black pepper 1 (8.82-ounce) package Cipriani tagliarelle dried pasta or other egg fettuccine 3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives 3 ounces Parmesan, shaved thin with a vegetable peeler Instructions: Add 1 tablespo...
Crispy Chicken and Waffle Sandwiches 1/3 cup buttermilk 3/4 teaspoon hot sauce 1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic 1/4 teaspoon granulated onion Kosher salt 1 pound chicken tenders Vegetable oil, for frying 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon smoked paprika Freshly cracked black pepper 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs 1 1/2 tabl...
Chocolate Shell Sauce for Ice Cream 2 tablespoons coconut oil 8 ounces dark, milk or bittersweet chocolate, broken into pieces 1 pint ice cream Instructions: Heat the coconut oil and chocolate over a double boiler of simmering water, stirring until melted. Turn off the heat and let cool for 5 minutes. Divide the ice cr...
Salmon in Sea Vegetable Crust with Lemon Dipping Sauce and Jicama Salad 4 to 5 ounce fillets of salmon (at room temperature for 1 hour) 1 cup flour 1 tablespoon fleur de sel (or sea salt) 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 tablespoon smoked dulse granules 1 1/2 to 2 ounces dulse flakes, for coating 1/2 cup Panko (Japanese bre...
Chicken Yakitori with Scallions (Traditional Style Japanese Kebabs) 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1/4 cup soy sauce 1 tablespoon fresh ginger root, coating scraped off with the tip of a spoon and finely minced 2 tablespoons sliced scallions, white and tender green parts only (1 or 2 scallions) 1/4...
Chicken Breast, Dried Tomato and Mozzarella Panini 1 whole boneless, skinless chicken breast Olive oil, as needed 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary leaves Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 6 to 8 plum tomatoes, cored Olive oil, as needed Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 (6-inch) loaves ciabatta ...
Saffron Risotto with Grilled Shrimp and Green Onion Vinaigrette 5 cups lobster or shrimp stock 3 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 medium Spanish onion, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 cup white wine 2 cups arborio rice 1 tablespoon saffron threads 1 tablespoon honey 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh tarrag...
Black Bean Soup 3 cups (720 ml) low sodium chicken or vegetable stock 1 1/2 cups (360 g) canned, drained and rinsed black beans (1/2 reserved) 1 1/2 cups (360 g) canned, drained and rinsed chickpeas (1/2 reserved) 1/2 cup (80 g) chopped and cooked onion 1/4 cup (25 g) chopped scallions 3 garlic cloves, roasted 3 tabl...
Chocolate-Mint Love Cake with Mint Ganache Canola spray One 16.5-ounce box chocolate cake mix plus ingredients for baking listed on the box 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract One 32-ounce container part-skim ricotta cheese 4 ounces mascarpone 3/4 cup sugar 4 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract One 10-ounce ba...
The Best Chicken Cacciatore 1/4 cup olive oil 6 chicken drumsticks 6 chicken thighs Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 ounces pancetta, diced 2 small carrots, peeled and diced (about 3/4 cup) 1 celery stalk, diced 1 medium yellow onion, diced 4 cloves garlic, chopped 1 tablespoon oregano ...
Tex-Mex Pantry Gnocchi Soup Two 15-ounce cans fire-roasted tomatoes Two 15-ounce cans southwestern-style corn, drained and rinsed Two 10-ounce cans red enchilada sauce Two 4.5-ounce cans chopped green chiles One 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper One 17.6-ounc...
Spanish Tripe Stew with Chick Peas, Chorizo and Paprika 2 ounces dried chickpeas 3/4 pound boneless pork, cut into small dice One 4x8-inch piece of tripe cut into 3/4-inch by 2-inch strips Salt Pepper 2 tablespoons flour 1/4 cup olive oil 1/2 pound onions, peeled and minced 8 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup white wine 1 28...
Swordfish Spiedini 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons herbes de Provence 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 pounds swordfish steaks (at least 1-inch thick), trimmed 12 short, thick wooden skewers, soaked in water for at least 30 minutes 12 thin slices pancetta (about 3 ounces), unrolled ...
Kids Can Make Strawberry Shortcakes Berries: 1 quart berries, hulled and sliced (can be done the night before) 1/4 cup sugar 1 lemon Biscuits (can be measured ahead of time): 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more flour for the work surface 3 tablespoons sugar, plus more for sprinkling 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teasp...
Open-Faced Sandwich 1 tablespoon vegan mayonnaise 1 large slice sourdough bread or 2 slices bread of choice, toasted 1 ripe avocado 2 tablespoons hummus 2 leaves lettuce 4 thin slices ripe tomato\u202f 1 tablespoon capers, drained Juice of 1 lemon Flaky sea salt Instructions: To assemble, first spread a layer of mayonn...
Rhubarb Tart 1 2/3 cups all purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons powdered sugar 1/2 cup chilled unsalted butter, cut into pieces 2 large egg yolks 2 tablespoons (about) ice water 3 tablespoons apricot jam 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup water 2 tablespoons brandy 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon...
Baked Ricotta with Lemon and Herbs 1 pound fresh ricotta cheese Grated zest of 1 lemon 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary Kosher salt Pinch of red pepper flakes 1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil Sea salt Grilled or toasted crusty bread, for serving I...
Pretzel Pepper Jack Cheese Sticks One 6-pack pepper jack snack sticks 2 cups vegetable oil, for frying 1 cup all-purpose flour Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 eggs, beaten 2 cups crushed pretzels Salsa, for serving, optional Instructions: Freeze the cheese sticks for at least 30 minutes. Heat ...
Mini Smoked Salmon Frittatas with Chive Creme Fraiche Cooking spray 3/4 cup creme fraiche, chilled 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives 1 tablespoon lemon zest plus 1 tablespoon juice (from 1 lemon) 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 6 large eggs 1/2 cup whole milk 2 tablespoons creme fraic...
Roasted Vegetable and Sausage Lasagna 2 zucchini, sliced lengthwise into 1/4-inch planks 1 large eggplant, sliced lengthwise into 1/4-inch planks 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus for drizzling Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 1/2 pounds sweet Italian sausage, casings removed 2 cups ricott...
Lamb-Stuffed Grape Leaves 2 cups parboiled long-grain white rice 1 pound ground lamb 8 ounces ground beef 1 tablespoon ground coriander 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 tablespoon lemon salt 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 tablespoon ground allspice 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Kosher salt 40 to 50 grap...
Melon Salad 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons finely grated peeled ginger 2 teaspoons finely chopped lemongrass 1 lime, zest finely grated plus 2 limes, juiced 1/8 teaspoon hot sauce (recommended: Tabasco) Salt and freshly ground white pepper 1 ripe honeydew...
Cherry-Lime Rickey 2 cups pitted fresh or frozen cherries, plus pitted frozen cherries, for serving 1 cup sugar 3/4 cup frozen limeade concentrate (half of a 12-ounce can) 1/2 cup fresh lime juice, plus lime wheels, for serving Seltzer, for serving, optional Instructions: Combine the cherries, sugar and 1 cup wat...
How To Build a Perfect Charcuterie Board 4 to 5 ounces thinly sliced dry-cured pork, such as prosciutto, country ham, speck, Serrano ham, capicola, Iberico ham or coppa 4 to 5 ounces thinly sliced salami, such as sweet or hot soppressata, finocchiona or Genoa salami 4 ounces thinly sliced dry-cured beef or other meats,...
Bun Bowl 2 pounds pork shoulder, 8 ounces of it ground or finely minced 25 ounces medium rice vermicelli, preferably Three Ladies Brand 6 ounces shrimp, peeled and finely minced 2 shallots, finely diced 2 cloves garlic, one minced, one left whole 3 medium carrots (1/2 finely minced, 2 1/2 julienned) 3 cups fresh ...
Grilled Salmon with a Pineapple, Mango and Strawberry Salsa 4 teaspoons olive oil, divided 4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets, skin-on 2 teaspoons Essence, recipe follows 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper 1 recipe Fruit Salsa, recipe follows 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika 2 tablespoons salt 2 tablespoons garlic...