Ingredients 4 cups dry white wine, chilled1/2 pound fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced1/4 cup sugar2 cups club soda, chilled2 cups champagne Preparation In a pitcher, combine wine, strawberries and sugar. Refrigerate at least 1 hour. Just before serving, stir in club soda and champagne.
Ingredients vegetable oil 1 piece fresh ginger 1/2 tbsp. minced ginger 1/4 c. soy sauce 2 tbsp. Chinese rice wine or dry sherry 1 tsp. sugar 1/4 tsp. toasted sesame oil 4 scallions 4 wild striped bass fillets salt freshly ground white pepper 1 tsp. Chinese fermented black beans 2 jalapeños 2 tbsp. Chopped cilantro Preparation Step 1In a skillet, heat 1/4 inch of vegetable oil. Add the ginger matchsticks and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until golden brown, 4 minutes....
Ingredients 1/2 c. unsalted butter 1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour 2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt 1 c. sugar 2 large eggs 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract 1/2 c. whole milk 1 lb. strawberries 1 tsp. unflavored gelatin 1 1/2 c. heavy cream Preparation Step 1Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter the bottom of an 8-inch round cake pan, and line it with parchment paper. Butter and flour the paper and sides of the pan....
Ingredients 6 tbsp. unsalted butter, softened 2 tbsp. cream cheese, softened 1/2 c. granulated sugar 1/4 c. light brown sugar 2 whole eggs 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract 1/2 c. buttermilk 1/4 tsp. salt 1 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. baking soda 2 c. all-purpose flour 6 large strawberries, washed and cored (1 for each cupcake) 1 1/2 c. (12 fluid ounces) heavy cream 1/3 c. confectioners’ sugar 1 tsp. vanilla extract...
Ingredients 8 cups torn mixed salad greens1 medium tomato, cut into wedges1 cup sliced sweet yellow pepper1/3 cup sliced red onion1/3 cup salsa1/3 cup ranch salad dressing or salad dressing of your choice1/2 cup corn chips, coarsely crushed, optional1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese Preparation In a large bowl, toss greens, tomato, yellow pepper and onion. Combine salsa and salad dressing. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Sprinkle with chips if desired and cheese....
Ingredients 2 Italian sausage links, cut into 1/2-inch slices1 small onion, chopped1 garlic clove, minced1 teaspoon olive oil1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth4 ounces uncooked angel hair pasta, broken in half1 package (10 ounces) fresh spinach, trimmed and coarsely chopped1 tablespoon all-purpose flour1/8 teaspoon pepper3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream Preparation In a large saucepan, cook the sausage, onion and garlic in oil over medium heat until sausage is browned; drain....
Ingredients 1/4 cup dried cherries3/4 cup dry red wine or beef broth, divided1 beef flank steak (1-1/2 pounds)3/4 teaspoon salt, divided1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided1 medium onion, finely chopped3 tablespoons olive oil, divided4 garlic cloves, minced1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs1/4 cup pitted Greek olives, halved1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/4 cup minced fresh basil1/2 pound bulk hot Italian sausage1 jar (24 ounces) marinara sauceHot cooked pasta Preparation In a small bowl, combine cherries and 1/4 cup wine; let stand 10 minutes....
Ingredients 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 cup 2% milk1/2 cup heavy whipping cream1/4 cup white wine1 teaspoon Dijon mustard1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1-1/2 pounds bay scallops1/2 cup chopped onion2 tablespoons butter1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon1-1/4 cups shredded Asiago cheeseTOPPING:1/3 cup dry bread crumbs2 tablespoons butter, melted1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese Preparation In a large bowl, combine the flour, milk, cream, wine, mustard, salt and pepper until smooth; set aside....
Ingredients 1 small onion, chopped3 tablespoons butter, divided1/2 cup fresh corn or frozen corn, thawed1/4 cup roasted sweet red peppers, drained and chopped4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth3/4 teaspoon salt, divided1 cup yellow cornmeal1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and chopped1/4 to 1/2 cup water2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream8 sea scallops (about 1 pound)1/2 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a large skillet, saute onions in half the butter until tender, 5-7 minutes....
Ingredients 1 large fennel bulb, fronds reserved1 English cucumber1 medium Honeycrisp apple2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1/2 teaspoon kosher salt1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper2 radishes, thinly sliced Preparation With a mandoline or vegetable peeler, cut the fennel, cucumber and apple into very thin slices. Transfer to a large bowl; toss with olive oil, salt and pepper. Top with radishes and reserved fennel fronds to serve.
Ingredients 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted3 teaspoons chili powder2 teaspoons ground cumin1 teaspoon garlic powder3/4 teaspoon kosher salt1-1/2 pounds chicken tenderloins, halved lengthwise1 large red or sweet onion, halved and sliced (about 2 cups)1 large sweet red pepper, cut into 1/2-inch strips1 large green pepper, cut into 1/2-inch strips1 tablespoon minced seeded jalapeno pepper2 cans (8 ounces each) unsweetened pineapple tidbits, drained2 tablespoons honey2 tablespoons lime juice12 corn tortillas (6 inches), warmed Optional: Pico de gallo, sour cream, shredded Mexican cheese blend, sliced avocado and lime wedges...
Ingredients 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil 1 lb. andouille sausage 1 medium onion 1 large celery rib 1/2 green bell pepper 8 clove garlic 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper 3 tomatoes 1 c. chicken stock or low-sodium broth 1 c. bottled clam juice 1 bag fresh or frozen baby lima beans 1/4 c. Chopped flat-leaf parsley 2 lb. shell-on shrimp Preparation Step 1In a large, deep skillet, heat the oil. Add the sausage and cook over moderately high heat, stirring, until lightly browned, 5 minutes....
Ingredients 1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and chopped, divided1 tablespoon water3 teaspoons lime juice, divided2 teaspoons blackened seasoning, divided1 teaspoon ground cumin1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained1 small navel orange, peeled and chopped1/4 cup chopped red onion1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro6 tostada shells1 cup shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend1 tablespoon canola oil1 pound uncooked shrimp, peeled and deveined Crema, optional Preparation Preheat oven to 350°....
Ingredients 1-1/2 pound ground beef1/2 cup chopped onion2 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce1 cup water1 package (7 ounces) macaroni1/2 cup chopped green pepper2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper Preparation In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook beef and onion until the meat is no longer pink, breaking meat into crumbles; drain. Stir in remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until macaroni is tender, 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally....
Ingredients 1 pound bulk spicy pork sausage1 medium onion, chopped2 15-oz. cans pork and beans1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained1 can (16 ounces) butter beans, rinsed and drained1 can (15-1/2 ounces) navy beans, rinsed and drained1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles, drained1/2 cup hickory smoke-flavored barbecue sauce1/2 cup ketchup1/2 cup packed brown sugar1 teaspoon ground mustard1 teaspoon steak seasoning1 teaspoon liquid smoke, optional...
Ingredients 1/4 cup butter, cubed4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped2 large eggs2 cups sugar1 cup water3/4 cup sour cream1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking sodaFROSTING:1/2 cup butter, cubed4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped4 cups confectioners’ sugar1/2 cup sour cream2 teaspoons vanilla extract Preparation In a microwave, melt butter and chocolate; stir until smooth. Cool for 10 minutes. In a large bowl, beat the eggs, sugar, water, sour cream and vanilla....
Ingredients 2 lb. boiling potatoes 6 slice bacon 1 onion Cooking oil 1/2 tsp. salt 3 oz. cream cheese 1/4 c. milk 1 1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce 1 pinch cayenne 3/4 lb. lump crabmeat tsp. fresh-ground black pepper 3 tbsp. chopped fresh chives or scallion tops Preparation Step 1Put the potatoes in a medium saucepan of salted water. Bring to a boil. Lower the heat; simmer until almost tender, about 5 minutes....
Ingredients 2 slices whole wheat bread12 miniature pretzels2 teaspoons Italian seasoning2 teaspoons salt-free spicy seasoning blend1/2 teaspoon pepper2 large eggs, lightly beaten1 can (14-3/4 ounces) salmon, drained, bones and skin removed1/2 cup finely chopped onion1/3 cup finely chopped green pepper1 tablespoon finely chopped jalapeno pepper2 garlic cloves, minced2 tablespoons olive oil Preparation Place the first 5 ingredients in a blender or food processor; cover and process until mixture resembles fine crumbs....
Ingredients 3 tablespoons dry bread crumbs2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese2 pork sirloin cutlets (3 ounces each) 1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper2 slices smoked Gouda cheese (about 2 ounces)2 cups fresh baby spinach2 tablespoons horseradish mustard Preparation Preheat oven to 400°. In a shallow bowl, mix bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle tops of cutlets with salt and pepper. Layer end of each with Gouda cheese and spinach. Fold cutlets in half, enclosing filling; secure with toothpicks....
Ingredients 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and undrained1/3 cup crushed saltines (about 6 crackers)1 large egg, beaten1/2 teaspoon onion powderSalt to taste1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided Preparation In a small bowl, combine the spinach, saltines, egg, onion powder and salt. Stir in 1/2 cup cheese. Transfer to a greased 2-cup baking dish; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly....
