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Ingredients 4 cucumbers 1 fennel bulb, trimmed, plus 1 tablespoon chopped fronds 3 1/2 pounds watermelon, cut into 1-inch cubes 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 2 tablespoons olive oil Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 4 ounces ricotta salata Preparation Using a mandoline, slice cucumbers lengthwise into paper-thin slices; slice fennel bulb crosswise into paper-thin slices. Combine cucumbers and fennel in a large serving bowl. Add watermelon, fennel fronds, lemon juice, and oil....

Ingredients Cooking spray 1 3/4 cups all-purpose baking mix (spooned and leveled) 1/2 cup sugar 1 cup applesauce 1/2 cup buttermilk 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 cup blueberries Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line 12 standard muffin cups with paper liners; lightly coat liners with cooking spray. Whisk together baking mix and sugar. In a large bowl, whisk together applesauce, buttermilk, eggs, oil, and vanilla....

Ingredients 1/2 cup ketchup 1/2 cup chili sauce 2 to 3 teaspoons prepared horseradish 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 pound shelled deveined cooked shrimp Preparation In small bowl, combine all ingredients except shrimp; mix well. Cover; refrigerate until serving time to blend flavors. Arrange shrimp on serving tray; cover and refrigerate until serving time. Serve shrimp with sauce.

Ingredients 2 pounds (12 to 15 per pound) shrimp in the shell 3 tablespoons good olive oil 2 tablespoons dry white wine Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature 4 teaspoons minced garlic (4 cloves) 1/4 cup minced shallots 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves 1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary leaves 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest...

Ingredients 14 graham crackers 6 tablespoons melted butter 1/4 cup suger 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon Preparation Heat oven to 350 degrees. In a food processor or blender, crush the graham crackers. Transfer crumbs to a large bowl; mix in the butter, sugar, and cinnamon until thoroughly moistened. Press firmly into a 9-inch pie pan. Bake for 8 minutes, then refrigerate for 1 hour.

Ingredients 1 package of active dry yeast 1 1/2 cups warm water 3 3/4 cups all-purpose or pizza flour, plus flour for dusting work surface 1 tsp sugar 2 Tbs olive oil, plus olive oil for greasing bowl 2 tsp salt Preparation In a large mixing bowl, combine the yeast and water. Wait 2-3 minutes for the yeast to rise and then add 1/2 cup flour and the sugar. Mix well....

Ingredients 4 ounces bacon, chopped 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 1/2 small head green cabbage, cored and very thinly sliced 1/2 small head of red cabbage, cored and very thinly sliced 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 1 teaspoon caraway seeds 1 teaspoon coarse salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Preparation In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium-high heat until crispy, about 10 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate; set aside....

Ingredients First layer- cream cheese (2 things of it) 2nd layer- skyline (option of adding onions) 3rd layer - 2 bags of cheddar cheese Bake until melted. Preparation Heat at 375º until melted, serve immediately.

Ingredients 3 lb pork roast 4-5 cloves garlic, crushed 1 tbsp coarse salt 1/2 tsp oregano 1/2 tbsp cumin 1/4 tsp black pepper 1/2 cup orange juice 2 limes, juiced Preparation Using a sharp knife, cut slits into the pork and stuff holes with half of the crushed garlic. Combine the remaining ingredients and pour over pork. Place in the ceramic part of the crock pot, cover and refrigerate, turning pork occasionally so the marinade covers all of pork....

Ingredients 1-2t ground chipolte peppers (depending on preference) 4 cloves 1 tablespoon cumin seeds 1 teaspoon black peppercorns 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more for the baking dish 2-3 large garlic cloves, minced 3 medium shallots, minced 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger 2 tablespoons jarred tamarind puree 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup (or substitute 4T of orange marmalade) Kosher salt 3 1/2 lb whole fillet of skinned salmon Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling...

Ingredients 6 red snapper fillets (about 2 pounds total), skin removed Salt and freshly ground pepper 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced 8 large shallots (about 10 ounces), peeled and sliced into thin rings 2 bay leaves 3 peppers, preferably 1 yellow, 1 red, and 1 orange, seeded and cut into thin strips 2/3 cup sherry vinegar 1 cup dry white wine 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil...

Ingredients 5 slices bread 1 tsp salt 4 Tblsp butter 2 Tblsp parsley 1 small onion 1 1/2 tsp poultry seasonling 1/4 tsp pepper Preparation Melt butter, add diced onion and cook until translucent. Add seasoning. Cube crustless bread. Toss in fry pan to collect all flavours. Let cool. Stuff turkey. (made double batch for medium sized bird.)

Ingredients 1 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar 1/2 cup water 1 tablespoon almond-flavored liqueur 1 pint (2 cups) Haagen-Dazs® Chocolate Sorbet 1 pint (2 cups) vanilla sorbet 1 cup crushed amaretti cookies Preparation In small saucepan, combine brown sugar, water and liqueur. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar melts and mixture thickens slightly. Cool 15 minutes. Scoop about 1/4 cup of each sorbet into each dessert dish. Top with sauce and crushed cookies....

Ingredients 1 free-range chicken, about 3 pounds, quartered 2 stalks fresh lemon grass, bruised with the handle of a heavy knife and tied in a knot 6 kaffir lime leaves, fresh or frozen (optional) 1 teaspoon kosher salt, more to taste 1 teaspoon black peppercorns 1 1/2 tablespoons coriander seeds 2 teaspoons cumin seeds 5 shallots, peeled and halved 3 cloves garlic, peeled 2 teaspoons finely minced fresh turmeric, or 1 1/2 teaspoons ground turmeric...

Ingredients 2 pounds of collard greens 1 ham hock or 6 slices of cooked bacon 1 medium onion, sliced or chopped 1 teaspoon of crushed red pepper 2 to 3 teaspoons Kosher salt Preparation Clean and wash greens well; remove tough stems and ribs. Cut them up and place in a deep pot; add onion. Wash off ham hock and add to the pot. Add red pepper and salt. Add enough water to cover greens and cook until tender, about 1 hour....

Ingredients 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 4 hot or sweet Italian sausage links (about 1 pound total) 2 red, yellow, or orange bell peppers, or a combination 1 medium onion Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 2 tablespoons tomato paste 2 3/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth 1 cup quick-cooking polenta 1/4 cup packed grated Parmesan, plus more for serving Fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, for serving Preparation Heat a large skillet over medium-high; melt 2 tablespoons butter....

Ingredients 9 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 one-pound bag frozen pearl onions, thawed and drained 3 pounds assorted mushrooms, such as button, cremini, or shiitake, trimmed and cut in half (large ones should be quartered) 3/4 cup heavy cream 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (4 ounces) 1 teaspoon coarse salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 cup plain coarse breadcrumbs, preferably homemade Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a large cast-iron or ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat....

Ingredients 2 cups sugar Pinch of saffron threads 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice Unsalted butter, for pan Pinch of saffron threads 1 1/4 cups whole milk, warmed 2 cups desiccated coconut 1 1/2 cups semolina flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 2 large eggs, room temperature 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup safflower oil 1 cup plain whole-milk yogurt 1/4 cup pistachios, finely chopped Preparation Make the syrup: In a small saucepan, combine sugar, saffron, lemon juice, and 1/2 cup water....

Ingredients 1-2 cups chopped mushrooms 2 tablespoon dry sherry 2 tablespoon half-and-half salt 1 teaspoon thyme olive oil 1/4 cup chopped onion 1 teaspoon flour Preparation Saute the mushrooms and onions in the oil. Add salt and thyme. Add the half-and-half and sherry. Stir in the flour. Heat until the mixture thickens and reduces. Serve on a crepe with goat cheese or gruyere cheese.

Ingredients 2 T. butter 2 T. olive oil 4 t. lemon juice 2 T. Italian parsley - chopped 3 cloves garlic - thinly sliced or minced 8-10 large basil leaves chopped or 3/4 t. dried salt and pepper to taste Dash or two of Tabasco sauce 6 fresh roma tomatoes chopped or 1 large can Italian plum tomatoes drained and chopped Lawry’s Louisiana Red Pepper marinade 1 pound large shrimp - peeled and deveined...