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Ingredients 4 Tbs. unsalted butter 1 clove garlic, minced 2-1/3 cups homemade or low-salt chicken broth 1/2 cup old-fashioned (not quick-cooking) grits Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup grated extra-sharp Cheddar 1/2 tsp. Tabasco or other hot sauce; more to taste 1/2 lb. medium-thick asparagus, trimmed and sliced on the diagonal into 1-inch pieces 1 lb. large shrimp, peeled and deveined 2 Tbs. Worcestershire sauce 1 to 2 scallions (green parts only), thinly sliced...

Ingredients 2 Tbsp Creole Seasoning 4 Tbsp Unsalted Butter 1/2 Cup Onion, Finely Chopped 1/4 Cup Celery, Finely Chopped 1/4 Cup Bell Pepper, Finely Chopped 1/4 Cup Flour 3/4 Cup fresh Tomatoes, diced 1 1/2 Cups Shrimp Stock 2 Tbsp Minced Garlic I bundle of Fresh Thyme 2 tsp Homemade Worcestershire Sauce 1 tsp Hot Sauce (I like Crystal or Louisiana Gold) 1/2 Cup Green Onions, thinly sliced 3 Tbsp minced Italian Parsley...

Ingredients 2 Tablespoons olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 3-4 cloves garlic, chopped 4-6 roma tomatoes, chopped 1 Tablespoon each chopped fresh basil, oregano, marjoram and parsley or 1/2 teaspoon of each dried 3 T. balsamic vinegar 1 T. sugar 1/4-1/2 lb. peeled and deviened medium shrimp, tails removed if desired 1/4-1/2 lb. small sea scallops 1/4-1/2 cup crab meat or lobster tail meat, cut into bite size pieces 1/4-1/2 c....

Ingredients olive oil (good-quality) steak, from the rib and left on the bone (2 or 3 inches thick, about ½ pound per person) fresh rosemary fresh sage Preparation Grill the steak until it is rare, but don’t put any olive oil or seasoning on it. Slice the steak and put the slices on a plate. Meanwhile, in a small frying pan over low heat, heat some olive oil with the rosemary and sage leaves....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 links andouille sausage (6 ounces), cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices (1 heaping cup) 1 bunch scallions, sliced (1 cup) 1/4 cup thinly sliced celery (from 1 stalk), plus leaves for serving 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced fire-roasted tomatoes with chiles, such as Muir Glen 2 cans (each 15 ounces) black beans Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 2 tablespoons sour cream, for serving...

Ingredients 3 tbs olive oil 4 bone in rib pork chops, ½ to ¾ " thick (no more) 2 medium onions, sliced lengthwise 1 heaping tbs flour 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth ½ cup dry white wine 1 bay leaf ¼ ts dried thyme Coarse salt & pepper 1 tbs balsamic vinegar Parsley, optional garnish Preparation Heat oil in large, heavy skillet over medium heat. Add chops & sauté until well browned on both sides, about 5 min per side....

Ingredients 6 oz cranberries 3 oranges, zest and juice 6 or 7 oz light muscovado sugar 4 oz salted butter, softened 6 oz plain chocolate, broken 3 eggs, beaten 2 oz self-raising flour ½ tsp baking powder Preparation Put the cranberries, the finely chopped orange zests and juice, and half the sugar in a large bowl and cover tightly with cling film. Cook in a microwave on high for 6 minutes, stirring once....

Ingredients • 1 ½ Cups of Starter • 1 Cup Flour • 1 cups milk • 1 large egg, beaten lightly • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 1 teaspoon sugar • 1 teaspoon baking soda • 2 teaspoons unsalted butter, melted, plus additional as an accompaniment • vegetable oil for brushing the griddle • maple syrup as an accompaniment Preparation In a bowl whisk together 1 1/2 cups of the flour, the yeast, and 1 cup of the milk and let the mixture stand in a warm place, covered loosely, overnight....

Ingredients 1/2 cup plus 1 teaspoon coarse salt 1 chicken (3 pounds), cut into 8 pieces 1 quart buttermilk 2 pounds lard 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter 1/2 cup country-ham pieces, or 1 thick slice country ham cut into 1/2-inch strips 1 cup all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Preparation In a large bowl, mix together 1 gallon of water and 1 cup salt; stir until salt is dissolved....

Ingredients 2 cans of sardines (cleaned and shredded) 3 tbsp. mayo 2 tbsp. ketsup 1 tsp. yellow mustard 1 tsp fine dice hot peppers (optional - or sub 1/4 tsp pepper flakes) pinch salt to taste pinch of black pepper Preparation Blend together well and let rest in frig until ready to serve. From here you can add just about anything to your taste. Just be sure to mince everything very fine....

Ingredients 2 cups water 1 cup cider vinegar 1 cup red wine vinegar 1 medium onion, chopped 1 large carrot, chopped 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon kosher salt, additional for seasoning meat 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 bay leaves 6 whole cloves 12 juniper berries 1 teaspoon mustard seeds 1 (3 1/2 to 4-pound) bottom round 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1/3 cup sugar 18 dark old-fashioned gingersnaps (about 5 ounces), crushed...

Ingredients 1 box (6.2 oz) fast-cooking long-grain and wild rice mix (with seasoning packet) 1 3/4 cups boiling water 1 can (14.75 oz) cream style sweet corn 1 lb smoked chorizo or kielbasa sausage, cut diagonally into 1/2-inch slices 1 large green bell pepper, chopped (1 1/2 cups) 1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ black beans, drained, rinsed Preparation Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 2-quart round casserole with cooking spray. In casserole, stir rice mix, contents of seasoning packet and boiling water; stir in corn....

Ingredients 8 ounces cherry tomatoes (1 1/4 cups) 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 4 packed cups finely shredded stemmed kale (from 1 bunch) 2 tablespoons minced garlic (from 2 cloves) 3 cups Cooked Hulled Barley, such as Hayden Flour Mills Purple-and-Bronze 4 large eggs 2 ripe but firm small avocados, halved, pitted, and scooped from skins 1/2 cup diced English cucumber...

Ingredients 1 loaf pound cake 1 qt fresh strawberries, sliced, reserve a couple whole for garnish 1 pint blueberries, set aside some for garnish 6 medium peaches, peeled, seeded and sliced; canned peaches can be substituted if necessary 1 lrg can,sliced 1 large box instant vanilla pudding mix 2 Tbsp Grand Marnier Orange liquor (if desired) 1 16 oz whipped topping Preparation Prepare vanilla pudding according to instructions on box. Add Grand Marnier and mix well....

Ingredients 2 1/2 lb large new potatoes 6 tbls unsalted butter, cut into pieces 1/2 cup heavy cream milk as needed Pinch of nutmeg salt & ground black pepper 1 onion, finely diced 1 carrot, finely diced 2 stalks celery, finely chopped 1 tbls four 1 1/4 cup dry robust red wine 3 cups finely chopped cooked beef 1/2 tsp dried thyme 1 cup grated Gruyere cheese Preparation Preheat oven to 375 Boil the potatoes in their jackets until tender 15 to 25 minutes....

Ingredients 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise, seeds scraped 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar 1 egg yolk Gel food color (available at amazon.com) Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Whisk together flour and salt. In a large bowl, beat butter with vanilla seeds and confectioners’ sugar on medium-high speed until pale and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add yolk and beat until incorporated, 1 minute more....

Ingredients • 3/4 pound ground chuck • 3/4 pound ground sirloin • 2 teaspoons minced garlic • 1/4 cup minced onion • 1 1/4 teaspoons salt • 1/2 plus 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper • 1/2 cup mayonnaise • 2 tablespoons sour cream • 3 tablespoons prepared horseradish • 12 dinner roll-sized small brioche buns, split in 1/2 crosswise • 2 tablespoons melted butter for brushing buns • 6 slices bacon, cooked crisp, drained, and broken into 2-inch pieces...

Ingredients 1/2 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice 1/2 cup olive oil 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 1-1/2 tablespoon minced garlic Ground black pepper to taste Crushed red pepper flakes to taste 20 prawns Preparation In a large bowl, stir together the olive oil, lemon juice, cilantro, garlic, black pepper and red pepper flakes. Add prawns, and toss to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 40 minutes. Thread prawns onto skewers, piercing once near the tail and once near the head....

Ingredients 1/2 cup raw sugar (turbinado) 2 tbsp unsalted butter 2 tbsp unsweetened coconut milk 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder 2 tbsp peanut butter 3/4 cup rolled oats Preparation Mix sugar, butter, milk, and cocoa in a large saucepan and heat to boiling. Boil for one minute. Stir in peanut butter and oatmeal. Drop by the spoonful onto wax paper. Let cool and harden for 20 minutes in the freezer.

Ingredients Brownies: 8 tablespoons unsalted butter 4oz. unsweetened chocolate 1 ¼ cups sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ¼ salt 2 large eggs ½ cup all-purpose flour Snickers Cheesecake Layer: 1 large egg 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract 8 ounces cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons confectioners sugar 8 Snickers (fun size, 4.62 oz.), chopped Preparation Preparation: Heat oven to 400 degrees F. Cover 8×8 pan with bake spray. Brownies:...