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Veggie-Stack Pita Pockets 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas or white beans, rinsed and drained 1 to 2 tablespoons water 1/4 cup grated manchego or pecorino romano cheese 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for seasoning Pinch red pepper flakes 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil Freshly groun...
Herb and Rib-Eye Salad 1 rib-eye steak, 1-inch thick Seasoning salt 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 head butter lettuce, leaves removed and torn 1/4 cup fresh thyme leaves 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves, snipped 1/4 cup fresh tarragon leaves 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn 2 Roma tomatoes, seeded and diced Balsamic vinaigrett...
Roquefort-Rolled Grapes One 8-ounce package cream cheese 2 ounces Roquefort cheese 2 tablespoons heavy cream 3 cups toasted pecans, chopped 20 red seedless grapes Instructions: Line a baking sheet with waxed paper. Add the cream cheese, Roquefort and heavy cream to a medium bowl. Using an electric hand mixer, mix...
Baby Back Ribs with Sofrito Glaze Marinade 1 tablespoon annatto seeds 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 yellow onion, diced 1 Anaheim chile, seeded and diced 4 garlic cloves 2 red peppers, seeded and diced 3 recao leaves (optional) or 1/2 bunch oregano 1/2 bunch cilantro 2 tablespoons tomato paste 3 whole ...
Malibu Barbie's California Sunset Cupcake 8 ounces (2 sticks) salted butter, at room temperature 2 cups sugar 4 large eggs 2 tablespoons vanilla bean paste 1 tablespoon orange zest 2 2/3 cups gluten-free all-purpose baking mix 1 1/2 cups whole milk 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon frozen orange juice concentrate, ...
Bleu Cheese Crostini With Sancerre Syrup And Peppery Lettuce 1 1/2 cups dry white wine, such as Sancerre or Sauvignon Blanc 1/4 cup orange blossom honey 1/2 lemon, juiced 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/2 baguette, cut into 1-inch slices 8 ounces bleu cheese 1 bunch peppery lettuce, such as arugula or watercress 2 tabl...
Camembert Trifle with Black Mission Figs 8 egg yolks 3/4 cups sugar 1 orange, zested and juiced 1 lemon, zested and juiced 1 1/2 pounds Camembert, rind removed 3 cups heavy cream 2 cinnamon sticks 5 star anise 2 cloves 12 Black Mission figs 2 cups ruby Port 1 cup honey 1 cup orange juice 1 white sponge cake, thin layer...
Sweet Cherry Tea 1/2-ounce sweet tea flavored vodka (recommend: FireFly) 1/2-ounce cherry schnapps liqueur Dash cherry juice Splash lemonade Ice Michigan cherries, for garnish Instructions: Pour all the ingredients, except the cherries, into a shaker filled with ice. Shake a couple of times and pour into a serving glas...
Whole Salmon \Slashed and Stuffed\ with Basil Butter Olive oil, for grill 2 bunches fresh basil leaves, divided 2 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 (4 pound) whole salmon, cleaned and scaled 2 lemons, cut into wedges Extra-virgin olive oil Sea salt Instructions: Begi...
Baby's First Chicken Curry (Tomato-Poppy Seed Chicken Curry) Vegetable oil, for sauteing 1 1/4 cups finely chopped red onion 2 bay leaves 5 cloves garlic 4 chiles de arbol 1/2-inch piece peeled fresh ginger 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon turmeric 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs (no breasts, they will ...
Smoky Corn Chowder 4 ounces smoky lean center cut bacon, chopped 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 medium onions, chopped 1 chile pepper, such as Fresno chile, seeded and chopped 6 large ears corn, kernels scraped from cob, cobs reserved 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped 1 tablespoon smoked sweet paprika...
Superb Squash Soup with the Best Parmesan Croutons Olive oil 16 fresh sage leaves 2 red onions, peeled and chopped 2 sticks celery, trimmed and chopped 2 carrots, peeled and chopped 4 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped 2 sprigs fresh rosemary, leaves picked 1/2 fresh red chile, to taste, seeded and finely chopped Sea sa...
Chocolate Beet Cake 1/2 cup (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter 1 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup half-and-half 2 cups confectioners' sugar 2/3 cup melted unsalted butter 2 cups milk chocolate or semi-sweet chocolate chips 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules, optional 3/4 cup vegetable ...
Raspberry Lemonade 4 cups fresh lemon juice 3 cups sugar 1 bag frozen raspberries Ice cubes, for serving Instructions: Squeeze the lemons and pour the juice into a pitcher. Mix together the sugar with 3 cups water and stir to dissolve to make a syrup. Add the syrup to the lemon juice and top it up with 8 cups water. Ta...
Blueberry and Nectarine Cobbler 6 ripe nectarines, about 1 pound 2 cups fresh blueberries 1 cup sugar 1 tablespoon instant tapioca 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, diced into small pieces, plus more for the pan 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/3 cup sugar 2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon fine salt 6 tablespoons c...
Chinois Chicken Salad with Chinese Mustard Vinaigrette 2 chicken breasts, bone-in with skin Salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons peanut oil 1 head Napa cabbage 1 head romaine lettuce 1 head radicchio Chinese Vinaigrette, recipe follows Fried Springroll Baskets and Strips, recipe follows 1 cup chopped roasted ...
Red Chard and Rice 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 3 to 4 slices bacon, or 1 (1/8-inch thick) slice of speck, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, grated 1 small bunch red chard, stemmed and chopped Freshly grated nutmeg Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon smoked sweet paprika or sweet paprika 1 cu...
Lebanese Lentils, Rice and Caramelized Onions (Mujadara) 1 cup brown or green lentils (not lentils du Puy), sorted for debris and rinsed 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1/2 teaspoon cracked black peppercorns 3 medium red onions, thinly sliced Kosher salt 3/4 cup basmati rice 1/2 teaspoon ground cu...
Greek Yogurt Pancakes 6-ounce can unsweetened pineapple juice 1 cup frozen wild blueberries 1 large peach, pitted, peeled and diced, or 1 cup frozen peach slices, thawed and diced 2 cups 2-percent Greek yogurt 4 large eggs 2 tablespoons light brown sugar 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 1...
Chicken Fried Steak 1 to 2 pound round steak, tenderized Pinch tenderizer Pinch garlic salt Pinch black pepper Baking soda 1 egg 1/2 cup milk 1 cup all-purpose flour Lard, for frying Instructions: Cut steak into serving size pieces. Season steak with tenderizer, garlic salt, and black pepper. Beat egg and milk together...
Instant Pot Split Pea Soup 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth 5 sprigs thyme 4 ounces ham, diced (about 1/3 cup) 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 stalks celery 2 carrots 1 large leek 3 cloves garlic 1 1/2 cups dried green split peas (about 12 ounces) Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 1 cup pita chips or bagel chips, br...
Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Sauce 4 boneless steaks (about 4 ounces each) Salt and freshly ground black pepper Flour, for dredging 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 4 cups beef stock 8 ounces white button mushrooms, quartered 8 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stemmed, caps quartered 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 onion, minc...
Gravy from Roast Drippings 1 cup red wine 2 cups beef, chicken, or vegetable broth 1 bay leaf 5 to 6 black peppercorns Instructions: Remove roast from pan and pour off any fat. Place over high heat (use 2 burners if necessary) and deglaze pan with wine and broth, scraping any bits stuck to the bottom of the pan with a ...
Sauteed Red Snapper with Basil Oil and Sun-Dried Tomatoes 4 five-ounce pieces of red snapper fillet, skin on, but with all pin bones removed 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 1 clove garlic, finely-minced 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, soaked in hot water, drained, and juli...
Honey Horseradish Wings with Dijon Ranch 4 pounds wings, separated into wingettes and drumettes, tips discarded 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 tablespoons aluminum-free baking powder 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup sour cream, Greek yogurt or more mayonnaise 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 3 tablespoon...
Spiced Blackberry, Quince and Apple Pavlova 1 cup/8 1/4oz/230g superfine sugar Squeeze of lemon juice 4 egg whites, at room temperature 3 quince or 4 pears, peeled, cored, and sliced 2 apples, peeled, cored, and sliced 2 star anise 1 cinnamon stick, snapped in half Couple of twists of black pepper 1/2 bottle of Marsala...
Chocolate Hazelnut Biscotti 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup chocolate hazelnut spread (recommended: Nutella) 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3/4 cup chopped toasted hazelnuts Ins...
Baked Ham with Orange-Pepper Glaze 1 9-to-10-pound fully cooked bone-in ham (butt half) Finely grated zest and juice of 1 orange 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 1/2 cup hot pepper jelly 1/2 cup whole-grain mustard 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar 1/4 cup orange marmalade 1/4 cup sh...
Spinach-Bacon Salad with Chicken 4 slices bacon 2 shallots, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 1 avocado 1 cup buttermilk 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon Kosher salt 2 large skinless, boneless chicken breasts (about 10 ounces each) Freshly ground pepper 10 ounces baby spinach (about 7 cups) 1 1/2 cups s...
Watermelon Juice 1/2 seedless watermelon (about 6 to 7 pounds), cut into cubes 16 ice cubes 1 liter lemon-flavored soda Instructions: In a blender puree the about half the watermelon with 8 ice cubes. Slowly add half the lemon soda to the blender. Pour into glasses. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
Carne Guisada 1 pound cubed beef blade meat 1 large green bell pepper, seeded and roughly chopped 1 onion, roughly chopped 1 large tomato, chopped 1/4 cup chopped garlic 1-ounce whole cumin seeds 1/2-ounce freshly ground black pepper 1 quart water, plus 1-ounce 1/2 cup blonde roux, made from 1/2 cup flour and 1/2 cup f...
Cherry Pie in the Sky 1/3 cup graham crackers, crushed 1/3 cup sugar 1/4 cup superfine sugar 1 cup cherry juice 1/4 cup grenadine 4 shots white rum 1 cup club soda 1 lime, juiced Lime slices, for garnish Maraschino cherries, for garnish Instructions: In a bowl, mix together graham crackers and sugar. Moisten the rims o...
The Ultimate Ketel One Blue Cosmopolitan 1 oz. Ketel One Citroen Vodka .5 oz. blue curacao 1 oz. white cranberry juice 1 squeeze fresh lime juice 1 piece lemon zest twist Instructions: Shake with ice in a cocktail shaker. Serve straight up in a martini glass. Garnish with a lemon twist.
Spanish Chorizo, Kale and Cranberry Bean Soup 2 8 ounces Spanish chorizo, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices 4 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped 1 large carrot, peeled and finely chopped 1 stalk celery, finely chopped 1 large Spanish onion, finely chopped 8 ounces kale, stemmed and leaves coarsely chopped 8 cups chicken stoc...
Roasted Rack of Lamb with Mint Pesto 1 (2 to 2 1/2 pound) frenched rack of lamb Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons canola oil Mint Pesto, recipe follows 1 bunch fresh mint, leaves only 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts 2 tablespoons mint jelly 1 tablespoon chopped garlic 1 tablespoon extra-virgin oli...
Bok Choy Stir-Fry with Canadian Bacon 1 1/2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce 1 teaspoon Sriracha, sambal oelek or other Asian chile sauce 1 teaspoon sugar 1/4 cup vegetable oil 6 ounces Canadian bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 10 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and sliced Kosher salt 1 red bell pepper, chopped 1 red...
Burrizza 2 pounds skirt steak, trimmed and cut into 6-inches pieces 1 cup orange juice 1/4 cup sour mix 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 heaping tablespoon brown sugar 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1 tablespoon ground chipotle pepper 6 cloves garlic 1 jalapeno Juice of 1 lime 1 large ye...
Berries with Limoncello and Basil 1/2 pint blackberries, rinsed and dried 1/2 pint blueberries, rinsed and dried 1/2 pint raspberries, rinsed and dried 1/2 pint strawberries, rinsed and dried, stemmed and quartered 4 shots limoncello, chilled 6 fresh basil leaves, cut into ribbons Instructions: Lightly mix to...
Cornbread Stuffing 2 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more for the baking dish 3 tablespoons minced fresh sage 2 tablespoons minced fresh thyme 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley 1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper For the stuffing: 2 large onions, finely diced 3 cele...
Bittersweet Chocolate Malt Parfait, Polka Dot Vanilla Wafers and Clementines 1 1/2 cups heavy cream 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup water 8 egg yolks 6 tablespoons barley malt powder 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate Pinch salt 1 pound semisweet chocolate 10 ounces heavy cream 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanill...
Lentil Cakes 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided, plus extra for greasing 4 ounces plain yogurt 3 1/2 ounces gram flour (chickpea flour) 1 to 2 thin green chiles, seeds removed 1 (1/4-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 6 tablespoons water, divided 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric Kosher salt ...
Savory Herb Pork Roast with Gravy 2 1/2 teaspoons McCormick® Sage, Rubbed 1 1/2 teaspoons McCormick® Garlic Salt 1 teaspoon McCormick® Ginger, Ground 1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Black Pepper, Ground 1 boneless center-cut pork roast (about 3 pounds) 1 tablespoon oil 1 3/4 cups water 2 packages McCormick® Pork Gravy Mix Inst...
Whiskey Sauce 1 cup confectioners' sugar, sifted 3/4 cup heavy cream, warmed 1/4 cup bourbon Instructions: In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, add the confectioners' sugar. Cook, without moving the pot, until the sugar begins to melt, about 3 minutes. Continue to cook, whisking occasionally to break up any lumps...
Grilled Spicy Wings 3 cloves garlic, chopped 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon chipotle puree 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley 1 tablespoon finely chopped oregano 20 chicken wings Salt and freshly ground pepper Instructions: Mix together all ingredients in a medium bowl. Add the chicken ...
Cheesy Zucchini Noodles with Bacon 1 pound zucchini (about 3 medium) 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 slices bacon, chopped 2 teaspoons unsalted butter 2 scallions, thinly sliced (white and green parts separated) 1 clove garlic, minced 2 ...
Orzo with Asparagus, Artichoke, Tomato and Truffle Oil 1 pound orzo 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup balsamic vinegar 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar 1 pound asparagus 6 artichokes, cleaned and halved 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon butter 4 tablespoons chopped garlic 1/2 cup white wine 1 cup vegetable stock 1 pint cherry tomatoes, hal...
Texas Toast 8 (1-inch) thick slices French bread Olive oil Instructions: Brush 1 side of each bread slice with olive oil. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add bread, oiled side down, to skillet and cook until golden, about 2 minutes per side.
Denver Omelette in a Mug 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper 2 tablespoons chopped onion 1/2 cup fat-free liquid egg substitute 1 ounce chopped 97 to 98-percent fat-free ham (about 2 slices) 2 tablespoons shredded fat-free Cheddar cheese Orange slices, for serving, optional Serving suggestion: Whole-wheat English muffin....
Cheese-Swirled Tuna Casserole with Green Peas and Mint 1/4 cup minced yellow onion 3 tablespoons butter 6 tablespoons flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 (10 3/4-ounce) can chicken broth 1 1/2 cups milk 1 (6-ounce) can tuna, drained and flaked 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup sour-cream 1/3 cup minced, canned pimientos, drai...
New York Strip Steaks with Grilled Fennel Salad and Paprika Butter 4 small fennel bulbs, tops removed, sliced into 1-inch rings Extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 lemon 1/2 cup pitted green Spanish olives 1/4 bunch fresh basil Pinch red pepper flakes 1 teaspoon ground coriander 2 heads...
Chunky Egg Salad 1/2 medium red onion, chopped 12 large eggs 1 stalk celery (with leaves), chopped 1/2 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill 2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard 1 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice 2 teaspoons kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper Serving suggestions: 8 s...
Sauteed Veal with Lemon on a Bed of Broccoli Rabe 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan 1 tablespoon butter 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/2 cup chicken stock 1/2 pound thinly sliced veal scallops Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 ripe lemon, zested and juiced A handful of fresh flat-leaf par...
Cumin Lavosh 9 ounces all-purpose flour 9 ounces whole wheat flour 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, toasted and ground 1 teaspoons whole cumin seeds, toasted 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 1/2 ounces sugar 4 ounces butter, cubed and softened 1 cup buttermilk Instructions: Mix all dry ingredients together in the bowl...
Avocado Salads Ripe haas avocados Mango Papaya Arugula Chervil Leaves Tomatoes Nicoise olives Instructions: For dressing: Lemon or lime juice Walnut oil or Olive oil Fresh hot red chilies Fresh hot green chilies.
Sour Cream Cupcakes 2 cups all-purpose flour Candy or sprinkles, for garnish 2 teaspoons baking powder Pinch salt 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter at room temperature 1 1/2 cups sugar 3 eggs 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/2 cup milk 3/4 cup sour cream 1 (12-ounce) bag semisweet chocolate chips 3 sticks unsalted butter, ...
Chicken Chili Dogs 4 long Tyson® Crispy Chicken Strips 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 red onion, finely chopped, save some for garnish 1 yellow bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and finely chopped Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 (14-ounce) can crushed tomat...
Real Corned Beef 1 pound baking potatoes, scrubbed 1 medium onion 8 to 12 ounces corned beef 2 tablespoons vegetable oil Salt and freshly ground pepper Instructions: Chop the potatoes, onion, and corned beef into even bite-sized pieces, about 1/2-inch cubes. Heat a 10-inch skillet over medium heat, and add the oil. Whe...
Bacon and Artichoke Hearts Lavash Flatbread 5 slices center-cut bacon One 12-ounce bag frozen artichoke hearts, thawed 1 tablespoon canola oil 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/4 teaspoon red chile flakes One 15-ounce container part-skim ricotta 1 tablespoon lemon zest 1/4 cup grated Parmesan, plus more for sprinkl...
White Bean and Prosciutto Crostini with Sage 3 garlic cloves, smashed and finely chopped, plus 2 whole cloves 3/4 cup finely diced prosciutto Pinch crushed red pepper flakes 4 cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed 1/4 cup olive oil, plus more for drizzling Kosher salt 2 baguettes, sliced on the bias 1/4 cup finely ...
Flaky Birthday Berry Pie with Celebratory Jaconde One 8-ounce package cream cheese, at room temperature 4 cups heavy whipping cream 1 cup confectioners' sugar 1 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup cornstarch Pinch fine sea salt 1/2 cup water Zest and juice of 1 lemon 2 cups blueberries 2 cups raspberries 2 cups hulled and qua...
Veracruz Red Snapper: Huachinango a la Veracruzana One 3.3-pound/1 1/2-kilogram whole red snapper, cleaned and scaled 3 cloves garlic, chopped 2 limes, juiced 2 tablespoons water Pinch clove Pinch pepper Vegetable oil, for sauteing 1/2 cup chicken stock 1 onion, sliced 2 bay leaves 2 pinches dried oregano 1/2 cup fresh...
Spring Chicken Salad 1/2 pound small red-skinned potatoes, halved Kosher salt 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives 2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 1/4 cup low-fat plain Greek yogurt Freshly ground pepper 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 4 romaine hearts, torn 1 rotisserie chicken, skin...
Hurry Curry Cauliflower 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 teaspoon cumin seed 1 teaspoon coriander seed 2 teaspoons curry powder 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced 1 whole clove garlic, smashed 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets 1 cup water 1 cup rice wine vinegar 1/2 cup cider vinegar 3 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon pickling sa...
Spiced Thanksgiving Sugar Cookies 1 cup granulated sugar 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 1/4 teaspoon baking powder Fine salt 12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces, at room temperature 1 large egg, lightly beaten 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 2 tablespoons meri...
Goat Cheese Mashed Potatoes with Beef Coffee Gravy 2 pounds white russet potatoes, peeled and quartered 4 ounces goat cheese 4 tablespoons butter 1/2 cup evaporated milk, plus more as needed Salt and white pepper, to taste 1 (15-ounce) can beef broth 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon instant coffee 2 tablesp...
Vegan Baked Mac and Cheese One 16-ounce package large elbow pasta 1 1/2 cups raw cashews 1/4 cup nutritional yeast 1 teaspoon cornstarch 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard One 12-ounce package frozen butternut squash purée, thawed Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper Nonstick cookin...
Spicy Mussels with Chorizo and Wine 1 medium onion, chopped 3 tablespoons butter 3 cloves garlic, minced 8 ounces fresh chorizo, removed from casing 1 tablespoon harissa 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes 3/4 cup white wine 1 1/2 cups chicken stock 2 to 3 pounds fresh mussels, scrubbed and debearded 1/2 cup heavy cream Frenc...
Black and Whites (Deli! Deli! Deli!) 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/4 cups sugar 3 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon lemon extract 1 1/2 cups milk 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup light corn syrup 2 cups sugar...
Steamed Vegetables with Rice Wine Vinaigrette 16 oz. bag frozen Asian style vegetable mix 2 Tbs. rice wine vinegar 2 Tbs. vegetable oil 3 Tbs. toasted sesame oil 1 Tbs. soy sauce 1/2 tsp. brown sugar pinch red pepper flakes 1 Tbs. toasted slivered almonds or sesame seeds (optional) finishing salt Instructions: Steam or...
Florentine Cookies 6 ounces butter 3/4 cups light corn syrup 3/4 cups sugar 12 ounces almonds, 6 ounces sliced, and 6 ounces ground in a food processor 3/4 cups pastry flour Instructions: Preheat a convection oven to 325 degrees F, or preheat a regular oven to 350 degrees. Melt the butter in a medium-size heavy saucepa...
Lemon Lime Soda Apple Dumplings 4 tablespoons butter, plus butter for dish 2 large Granny Smith apples, peeled and cored 1/2 lemon, juiced 2 cans refrigerated crescent roll dough 1 cup sugar 1 tablespoons ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 (12-ounce) can lemon lime soda (recommended: Mountain Dew) Whipped cream...
Blueberry Merlot Manhattans 1/4 cup fresh blueberries, plus more for serving 3 tablespoons sugar 3/4 cup merlot Ice, as needed 3/4 cup bourbon 1/2 cup sparkling water Lemon slices, for serving Instructions: Muddle 1/4 cup blueberries with the sugar in a cocktail shaker, then add the wine. Fill the shaker with ice and a...
Posole Rojo 3/4 cup dried chiles de arbol 4 or 5 dried ancho chiles 6 cloves garlic (2 smashed, 4 finely chopped) Kosher salt 2 pounds boneless pork shoulder, trimmed and cut in half 2 teaspoons ground cumin 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 large white onion, chopped 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth 1 tablespoon dried oreg...
Cheese Straws 1 pound cheddar cheese 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt Pinch of cayenne pepper 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard 8 tablespoons butter, plus a little for greasing the pan Instructions: Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Grate cheese. Sift flour, salt, cayenne & mustard into large bowl. Cut in butter and mix un...
Vegetable Gumbo 1 clove garlic, chopped 1/4 cup corn 1 red pepper, large dice 1 green pepper, large dice 2 celery sticks, large dice 1 onion, large dice 1/2 cup okra, large slice 1 gallon vegetable stock, recipe follows 1/4 cup brown roux 1/2 (8-ounce) can whole peeled plum tomatoes 2 tablespoons each thyme, sage, rose...
Hot Water Cornbread Vegetable oil, for frying 1 cup white cornmeal, such as Martha White (see Cook's Note) 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon sugar 1/2 cup boiling water, plus more if needed Instructions: Heat about 1 cup of oil in a 10-inch cast-iron skillet over medium heat until a deep...
Wolfgang's Salad Tasting Plate: Black and Green Olive Tapenade 1 cup Nicoise olives, pitted 1 cup small green French olives (Picholine), pitted 1/4 cup oven-dried tomatoes, drained, recipe follows 1 tablespoon capers 1 garlic clove 1 anchovy fillet 1/2 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves 1/2 tablespoon chopped fresh ...
Simple Balsamic Vinaigrette 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 2 teaspoons dark brown sugar, optional* (See Cook's Note) 1 tablespoon chopped garlic 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 3/4 cup olive oil Mesclun salad mix or favorite greens, for accompaniment Assortment of salad ingredients, such as cherry ...
Farmhouse Hash With Pot-Poached Eggs 1 tablespoon canola oil 1/2 medium onion, diced 1 carrot, diced 2 stalks celery, diced 2 large red-skinned potatoes, diced 1/2 pound sweet Italian sausage, casings removed 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon chopped garlic 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes Kosher salt 1 teaspoon white vinega...
Paillard of Scottish Salmon with a Lemon Grass, Cucumber, and Salmon Caviar Vinaigrette and Lotus Root Chips 1 pound cleaned salmon fillet 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil Salt and pepper 1 cucumber peeled, seeded, and finely diced 1 tablespoon finely minced lemon grass (from root end) 1 tablespoon finely minced gi...
Matcha Green Tea Cookies 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting 2 tablespoons matcha (green tea powder) 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 sticks (12 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 cup granulated sugar 1 large egg 1/4 teaspoon pure almond extract Coarse sugar, for sprin...
Mesa Fresca 2 ounces tequila (recommended: El Tesoro) 2 ounces freshly squeezed grapefruit juice 1/2-ounce freshly squeezed lime juice Pinch salt Splash lemon-lime soda (recommended: Sprite or 7-Up) Instructions: Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice and shake well. Serve over the rocks in a Collins gla...
Hibiscus Granita 3 cups hibiscus ice tea Instructions: Pour the iced tea into ice cube trays and freeze overnight. (The recipe can be made up to this point and kept frozen up to 3 days in advance.) When ready to serve, turn the ice cubes into a food processor fitted with a metal blade or a powerful blender. Pulse the m...
Easy Shrimp Potstickers 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined 3 cloves garlic, roughly chopped 3 scallions, chopped 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 egg 40 round wonton or gyoza wrappers 3 tablespoons peanut oil 1/3 cup ponzu 1 scallion, minced 1 teaspoon chili sauce (recommended: Sriracha) 1/2 teaspoon minced ginger 1/2 ...
Tuscan Beans With Tuna 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 16 fresh sage leaves (8 chopped, 8 whole) 2 15-ounce cans cannellini beans 3/4 pound kale, stems and ribs discarded, large leaves torn in half Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 1 cup grape tomatoes, thinly sliced 3 inner stal...
Pepper Crusted Rack of Lamb with Puree of Japanese Sweet Potato 4 each rack of baby lamb, frenched and cleaned 1/4 pound yellow wax beans, blanched 1/4 pound green beans, blanched 1/4 cup hazelnut oil Salt and pepper to taste 1 pound sweet potato puree (recipe follows) 2 tablespoons mustard seeds 1 red pepper, bruniose...
Chorizo Queso 1/2 pound butter 1/2 pound flour 2 quarts heavy cream Two 12-ounce bottles Mexican lager 3 3/4 pounds American cheese, shredded 3 pounds Cheddar, shredded 1 3/4 pounds smoked Gouda, shredded 1 quart cooked chorizo Instructions: Melt butter in a stockpot over medium heat, then whisk in flour slo...
Torta al Limone 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into quarters 1/4 cup sugar Pinch of salt 1 large egg, lightly beaten with 1 tablespoon ice water 4 large eggs, separated 2/3 cup sugar 12 ounces Ricotta cheese (drained if watery) 2 tablespoons grated lemon rind (from about 2 larg...
Crispy Wings with Hot Honey Sauce 2 1/2 pounds chicken wings 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1 cup honey 1 tablespoon barbecue sauce 1 tablespoon Louisiana hot sauce 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 2 jalapenos, thinly sliced 1 serrano chile, thinly s...
New England Style Clam Chowder 1/4 pound salt pork, finely minced 1 large onion, chopped, about 1 cup 2 celery stalks, chopped, about 1 cup 1 large leek, white and light green part only, well washed, chopped, about 1 cup 2 tablespoons flour 1 quart hot water 1 pound russet potatoes, peeled and cubed 1 quart milk Salt a...
Billiard Room Pizza Wheel 1 (16-ounce) package frozen sage sausage 2 tablespoons Mexican rice seasoning 8 ounces roasted garlic tomato sauce 1 (15 1/2-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed 1/2 cup 1/4-inch diced green bell pepper 1/2 cup 1/4-inch diced red bell pepper 1 (13.8-ounce) pre-made pizza dough 1 (2.25-ou...
Sesame-Pistachio Snack Mix 1 large egg white 2 teaspoons sugar 2 teaspoons dried thyme 2 teaspoons chili powder Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 1 1/2 cups unsalted roasted pepitas 1 cup unsalted roasted pistachios 3 tablespoons sesame seeds 3/4 cup wasabi peas Instructions: Preheat the oven to 325˚ and line a rim...
South Beach Tea 2 peaches Crushed ice 1/2-ounce vodka 1/2-ounce rum 1/2-ounce gin 1/2-ounce Triple Sec 1/2-ounce peach schnapps 2 lemon wedges, juiced 2 lime wedges, juiced 1-ounce orange juice 1-ounce pineapple juice Splash lemon-lime soda Pineapple wedge, for garnish Instructions: With a melon baller, make small ball...
Ron's Swiss Meringue Buttercream 9 large egg whites, at room temperature 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 1/2 pounds (6 sticks) unsweetened butter, softened but still cool 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Optional flavoring: melted chocolate, liquors, fruit and fruit purees Instructions: Place the egg whites and sugar in a large metal ...
Eggplant, Tomato and Fennel 4 small Japanese eggplants (about 3 1/2 inches long), each pricked 4 times with a fork 4 large plum tomatoes (about 2/3 pound), each pricked 4 times with a fork 1/2 bulb fennel, cored and quartered lengthwise 4 large cloves garlic, smashed and peeled 2 sprigs fresh basil 1/4 teaspoon fresh t...
Lemon-Grape Coolers Ice 3 cups unsweetened white grape juice 1/2 cup lemon juice 2 cups lemon-lime flavored carbonated beverage 1 small bunch grapes, washed and halved 1 lemon, sliced into rounds Instructions: In each glass filled with ice, or a large pitcher filled with ice, pour in the grape juice, lemon juice and le...
Ceviche de Pescado Blanco 1 cup thinly sliced whitefish (cod, grouper, snapper) 1/2 cup orange juice 2 tablespoons lime juice 1 tablespoon diced red onion 1 tablespoon diced tomato 1 tablespoon chopped scallions 1 teaspoon diced jalapeno 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro Instructions: Place the fish in a bowl with 3 tables...
Steamed Ginger Sole with Lemon Soy Sauce 3 tablespoons soy sauce 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest Juice from 1/2 a lemon 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil 4 bunches scallions, whites and greens separated, thinly sliced 1/2 teaspoon finely grated peeled fresh ginger 4 (6-ounce) sole or other flat fish fillets Kosher sa...
Buckeyes 2 1/2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar 1 cup smooth peanut butter 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 8 ounces semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, chopped 1 teaspoon vegetable shortening Instructions: Line a baking sheet with parchment. Beat the conf...
Caesar Salad with Crunchy Croutons 1/2 loaf crusty Italian bread 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 cup grated Parmesan 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 anchovy fillets 1 clove garlic, smashed 2 lemons, juiced 1 tablespoon water 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 cu...