Ingredients 8 ounces sugar snap peas, trimmed 1 bunch French radishes, trimmed 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 tablespoon water 1 pound sea scallops Zest and juice of 1/2 orange Fine sea salt and freshly ground pepper 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 small bunch pepper cress, arugula, or watercress, well washed and spun dry 1 cup small pea shoots 1 cup pea-pod flowers (optional)...
Ingredients 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate pieces 2 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon lightly colored corn syrup 1/4 vanilla Preparation In a small saucepan combine all ingredients over low heat, stirring until chocolate melts and mixture is smooth. USE IMMEDIATELY.
Ingredients 3/4 oz. (1 cup) dried porcini mushrooms 2 lb. beef short ribs Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 2-1/2Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped 1 small carrot, finely chopped 1 small celery stalk, finely chopped 1 Tbs. tomato paste 1 bay leaf, preferably fresh 1/2 cup dry red wine 1-1/2 cups canned crushed tomatoes 3 Tbs. unsalted butter 3 Tbs. all-purpose flour 2 cups whole milk...
Ingredients *2 lbs. salad shrimp, cooked, drained and chilled *2 to 3 ribs celery, chopped *2 cups seedless grapes, halved (I use red because I like the color contrast) *3 scallions, thinly sliced on the bias *2 oz. cider vinegar *5 oz. extra-virgin olive oil *pinch each dried thyme and tarragon *salt and pepper to taste *3 oz. crumbled Gorgonzola *Romaine lettuce, washed and torn into bite-sized pieces Preparation In a small bowl, whisk together the cider vinegar, extra-virgin olive oil, salt, pepper, dried thyme and dried tarragon....
Ingredients 1 lb. peeled and devained large shrimp. 3 Tbs chopped onion 1 Tbs chopped shallots 1 chopped garlic clove 3 Tbs olive oil 2 Tbs butter 2 mint leaves 1/2 lb. tamarind beans, peeled and soaked in water for 2 hrs. (you can find these at ethnic stores) 2 chipotle peppers (from a can) 1 sprig of cilantro 12 corn tortillas 1/2 cup canola oil (for lightly frying tortillas)...
Ingredients 2.5-3 lbs chicken wings 1/3 cup unsalted butter (not margarine) 3/4 cup Frank’s Red Hot 1/4 cup Frank’s Extra Red Hot 1 dry packet Italian dressing Preparation Disjoint wings. 2. Bake wings for 30 min at 400 degrees. 3. Combine butter, Frank’s Red Hot and Extra Hot, and Italian dressing. 4. Simmer for 10 min. stirring frequently. 5. Deep fry wings 3-4 minutes or until desired crispness. 6. Coat wings with hot sauce....
Ingredients 1 pound / 16 oz / 453g red beans, soaked for at least 4 hours preferably overnight, then drained 10 cups / 2.5 liters water 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 28 ounce / 800g can whole, peeled tomatoes, drained and chopped 1 medium carrot, chopped 3 small-med (1/2 pound / 8 oz) new potatoes, chopped Parmesan and olive oil to serve or whisk together a bit of leftover harissa and some olive oil for a spicier drizzle....
Ingredients 1 cup (250ml) extra virgin olive oil 2 Tbsp chopped thyme 2 Tbsp chopped oregano 2 Tbsp chopped flat-leaf parsley 1 Tbsp chopped rosemary 1 chipotle chilli in adobo sauce, chopped 1 Tbsp sweet Spanish paprika 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 3 Tbsp red wine vinegar ½ tsp sea salt Freshly ground black pepper 1lb 50z (600g) top sirloin steak about 1 in (2.5cm) thick Preparation Heat the olive oil in a medium-sized saucepan until hot....
Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil Coarse salt and pepper 3 bone-in, skin-on chicken breast halves, cut in half (3 pounds) 1 small yellow onion, chopped 1 1/2 cups Israeli couscous 1/2 cup sliced dried apricots 1/4 cup capers 2 1/2 cups chicken broth Fresh cilantro, for serving Preparation Preheat oven to 450 degrees. In a large straight-sided, oven-safe skillet, heat oil over medium-high. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Cook chicken until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side....
Ingredients 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 container (8 oz) refrigerated prechopped onion, celery and bell pepper 1 container (8 oz) refrigerated prechopped tricolor bell peppers 2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic 1/2 cup white wine 3 bottles (8 oz each) clam juice 1 package (16 oz) smoked sausage, cut into 1/2-inch slices 2 cups frozen cut okra (from 1-lb bag), thawed 1 cup frozen corn, thawed 1...
Ingredients 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 2 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon water 1 tablespoon vanilla 3 1/2 lb sweet potatoes, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes 2 cups miniature marshmallows Preparation Spray oval 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In large microwavable bowl, mix brown sugar, butter, pumpkin pie spice, salt and water. Microwave uncovered on High 1 1/2 minutes, stirring once. Stir in vanilla....
Ingredients 3/4 cup frozen cut green beans (from 1-pound bag) 2/3 cup frozen whole kernel corn (from 1-pound bag) 1 1/2 pounds beef stew meat 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup) 2/3 cup uncooked barley 1 1/2 cups water 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 carton (32 ounces) Progresso™ beef flavored broth 2 cans (14....
Ingredients 1 (4-pound) beef brisket, trimmed 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar 2 tablespoons chili powder 2 tablespoons paprika 2 tablespoons salt 1 tablespoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon onion powder 1 tablespoon black pepper 1 tablespoon cayenne 2 teaspoons dry mustard 2 teaspoons ground cumin Preparation Set the brisket on a large sheet of plastic wrap. In a medium bowl combine the dark brown sugar, chili power, paprika, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, cayenne, dry mustard, and cumin thoroughly....
Ingredients 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup butter, softened 1 tablespoon corn syrup 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 large egg 3 tablespoons sugar 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon Cooking spray Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. Lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife. Combine flour, baking soda, and cream of tartar, stirring with a whisk....
Ingredients 1 roll (16.5 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Sugar Cookie Dough 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 26 craft sticks (flat wooden sticks with round ends) 2 rolls Betty Crocker™ Fruit Roll-Ups® chewy fruit snack (any flavor), cut up as desired 1/4 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips 26 miniature marshmallows Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, break up cookie dough. Stir or knead in 1/4 cup flour until well blended. (DO NOT EAT RAW COOKIE DOUGH AFTER COMBINING WITH FLOUR....
Ingredients 2 cups flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1 cup brown sugar 4 ounces chopped almonds 1/2 cup chilled butter, cut into small pieces 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1/4 cup port or sherry 1 egg white, beaten Preparation Combine the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, ground cloves, brown sugar, and almonds in a large bowl....
Ingredients 1 1/2 cups warm (110 to 115 degrees F) water 1 tablespoon sugar 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 package active dry yeast 22 ounces all-purpose flour by weight 2 ounces unsalted butter, melted Vegetable oil, for pan 10 cups water 2/3 cup baking soda 1 large egg yolk beaten with 1 tablespoon water Pretzel salt Preparation Combine the water, sugar and kosher salt in the bowl of a stand mixer and sprinkle the yeast on top....
Ingredients 2 Tablespoons olive oil 2 Tablespoons butter 1 cup whole, peeled garlic cloves 1 small yellow onion, peeled & diced 1 cup potato, peeled & diced 4 cups chicken stock 2 cups half & half salt & white pepper to taste Preparation Melt butter with olive oil in a 5 quart heavy-bottomed non-reactive pot over medium heat. (I prefer enameled iron for even heat conduction.) Add whole garlic cloves and onions....
Ingredients 1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk kosher salt 3 sticks butter (3/4 pound), unsalted, room temperature 1 cup sugar, plus extra 1 teaspoon vanilla 3 1/2 cups flour 1/4 teaspoon salt Preparation Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Pour the milk into a pie plate, stir in 1/4 teaspooon kosher salt, and cover it tightly with foil. Put the pie plate in a big roasting pan, and fill the pan halfway up the pie plate with hot water....
Ingredients kosher salt and fresh ground pepper optional: Accent for tenderizing Wondra flour for dusting 4-8 T extra virgin olive oil 4 lamb shanks (split if possible) 1 small zucchini - diced 1 peeled medium carrot-diced 2 center celery stalks-diced 1 /2 white onion-diced 2 cloves garlic-diced 1 32 oz box chicken broth 1 14 oz can whole (San Marzano) tomatoes-diced in large chunks-see notes in recipe 4-5 T Italian parsley-chopped...
