Ingredients 4 oz. espresso 1/3 c. sugar 2 1/2 c. heavy cream 1 can sweetened condensed milk 1 1/2 sticks butter 1/2 c. brown sugar 1/2 c. granulated sugar 2 tsp. vanilla extract 1 egg 2 c. rolled oats 3/4 c. all-purpose flour 3/4 tsp. baking soda 3/4 c. dark chocolate chips Preparation Step 1Make the ice cream: Place a loaf pan in the freezer to chill before starting recipe....
Ingredients 1 medium eggplant Kosher salt 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 c. freshly grated Parmesan 1 tsp. Italian seasoning 1 tsp. garlic powder Freshly ground black pepper Marinara, for dipping (optional) Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 350°. Cut eggplant into very thin rounds—on a mandoline, if possible. Lay slices of eggplant on paper towels in an even layer. Season lightly with salt, then let sit for 10 minutes. Wipe any visible moisture off slices with a paper towel and flip....
Ingredients 4 sweet-tart apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced 1/2 c. granulated sugar Juice of 1/2 lemon Pinch nutmeg 4 tbsp. butter, cut into small cubes 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed according to package directions 1 large egg, lightly beaten 3 tbsp. apricot preserves 2 tsp. Grand Marnier or dark rum, optional Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 400°. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, toss apples with sugar, lemon juice, and a large pinch of nutmeg....
Ingredients 1 lb. squid, cleaned and cut into 3/4" rings, any large tentacles cut in half 1 c. buttermilk 1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour 1/2 c. cornstarch 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper Vegetable oil, for frying Lemon wedges, for serving Marinara, for serving Preparation Step 1Place squid in a large bowl and cover with buttermilk, stirring to make sure all pieces are coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes....
Ingredients 2 lb. asparagus, stalks trimmed 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper Preparation Let your grill (or grill pan) preheat. You want it HOT, so that you hear a sizzle as soon as the asparagus hits the grate. This is where that char comes into play. A hot grill will ensure that your asparagus develops flavor while cooking to the proper tenderness. A grill that is not quite hot enough will result in more shriveled, dehydrated stalks....
Ingredients 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 c. low-sodium soy sauce Juice of 1 lime 1 tbsp. stone ground mustard 1 tsp. chili powder 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs 1/2 c. mayonnaise 3 tbsp. honey 3 tbsp. stone ground mustard 2 tbsp. dijon mustard 1 tbsp. red wine vinegear 1/2 tsp. hot sauce Pinch kosher salt...
Ingredients 1 1/2 lb. large shrimp, peeled and deveined 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 smoked andouille sausages, thinly sliced 2 ears corn, each cut crosswise into 4 pieces 1 lb. red bliss potatoes, chopped into 1-in pieces 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 tbsp. Old Bay seasoning Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 tbsp. freshly chopped parsley 1 lemon, sliced into thin wedges 4 tbsp. butter Preparation Step 1Preheat grill over high heat, or preheat oven to 425°....
Ingredients 36 plastic shot glasses 3 12-count muffin tins 3 oz. box berry blue Jell-O 4 envelopes Knox plain gelatin, divided 3 c. cold vodka, divided 1 c. milk 1/4 c. granulated sugar 3 oz. box cherry Jell-O Preparation Step 1Prepare shot glasses by placing each one in an individual muffin tin cavity and leaning them at an angle so they’re tilted at about 45 degrees.Step 2For blue layer: In a medium saucepan, mix together 1 cup water with blue Jell-O box and sprinkle 1 envelope gelatin on top....
Ingredients 1 box vanilla cake mix 1 c. champagne (or Prosecco) 1/3 c. vegetable oil 3 large eggs 1 c. (2 sticks) butter, softened 4 c. powdered sugar 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract 1 tsp. lemon zest 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 1/4 c. heavy cream Gold sanding sugar, for garnish Preparation Step 1Make cupcakes: Preheat oven to 350° and line two cupcake pans with cupcake liners. In a large bowl, mix cake mix with 1 cup champagne, vegetable oil, and eggs....
Ingredients 4 1/2 c. all-purpose flour, plus more for surface 1 1/2 c. unsalted butter, cut into 1/2" pieces 3 tbsp. granulated sugar 3/4 tsp. kosher salt 2 tbsp. apple cider vinegar 3/4 c. ice water (plus more, if needed) 3 c. pumpkin purée 2 c. heavy cream 1 c. packed light brown sugar 4 large eggs, beaten 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour 1 tbsp. ground cinnamon, plus more for garnish...
Ingredients 2 c. crushed pretzels 3/4 c. (1 1/2 stick) melted butter 1/4 c. granulated sugar 1 (8-oz.) block cream cheese, softened 3/4 c. granulated sugar 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract 1 c. heavy cream 1/2 c. sugar 1/2 c. water 1 tbsp. cornstarch 1 1/2 tbsp. Strawberry Jell-O mix 1 pt. fresh strawberries, sliced Preparation Step 1Make the Pretzel Crust: Preheat oven to 350°. In a large mixing bowl, stir together pretzels, butter and sugar until combined....
Ingredients Cooking spray 2 c. all-purpose flour 3 tbsp. cornstarch 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. kosher salt 1 c. (2 sticks) butter, softened 1 c. granulated sugar 1/2 c. packed brown sugar 2 large eggs, plus 6 egg yolks 2 tsp. pure vanilla extract 3/4 c. milk 1 c. (2 sticks) melted butter 3 c. powdered sugar 1 c. unsweetened cocoa powder 1/3 c. heavy cream 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract...
Ingredients 1 large onion, chopped1 medium green pepper, chopped2 tablespoons chicken or vegetable broth2 cans (15 ounces each ) black beans, rinsed and drained, divided1-1/2 cups picante sauce, divided12 flour tortillas (6 inches)2 medium tomatoes, chopped1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese3 cups shredded lettuceSour cream Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. In a nonstick skillet, cook and stir onion and green pepper in broth until tender, 2-3 minutes....
Ingredients 1/2 pound ground beef1/2 cup chopped onion1/2 cup chopped green pepper1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained1 cup salsa1 package (8-1/2 ounces) cornbread/muffin mix1/4 cup whole milk1 large egg2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, dividedSour cream and sliced ripe olives, optional Preparation In a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in beans and salsa; set aside....
Ingredients 2 cups heavy whipping cream2 cups 2% milk3/4 cup sugar1/8 teaspoon salt1 vanilla bean6 large egg yolks Preparation In a large heavy saucepan, combine cream, milk, sugar and salt. Split vanilla bean in half lengthwise. With a sharp knife, scrape seeds into pan; add bean. Heat cream mixture over medium heat until bubbles form around sides of pan, stirring to dissolve sugar. In a small bowl, whisk a small amount of the hot mixture into the egg yolks; return all to the pan, whisking constantly....
Ingredients 2 (16.5-oz.) packages refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough 1/2 gallon vanilla ice cream, softened (see tip) 1 c. mini chocolate chips Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 350° and line two 9-inch cake pans with parchment paper. Press 1 package cookie dough into bottom of each prepared pan. Bake until golden, about 20 minutes. Let cool in pans 10 minutes, then remove and freeze 30 minutes. Step 2Remove cookies from freezer....
Ingredients Cooking spray, for pan 2 c. shredded rotisserie chicken Juice of 1/2 lime 1/2 tsp. chili powder 1/2 tsp. garlic powder 8 medium flour tortillas 3/4 c. shredded Cheddar 3/4 c. Shredded Monterey Jack 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil Hot sauce, for serving Preparation Step 1Preheat oven to 425° and grease a large baking sheet with cooking spray. Step 2In a large bowl, add chicken and toss with lime juice, chili powder, and garlic powder....
Ingredients 1 c. whole milk 1 (0.25-oz.) envelope unflavored gelatin 1 c. heavy cream 1/2 c. granulated sugar 1 vanilla bean pod, split in half and seeds scraped out Pinch of kosher salt 1 large strip of lemon peel Cooking spray 4 c. mixed berries, such as strawberries, raspberries, blueberries (cut any large fruit in half) 1 1/2 tbsp. granulated sugar 2 tsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice Preparation Step 1In a medium saucepan, add milk and sprinkle gelatin in an even layer over entire surface of milk....
Ingredients 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 jalapeño, chopped 1 c. chopped fresh cilantro 1 tbsp. ground cumin 1/3 c. lime juice 1/4 c. vegetable oil 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 3/4 lb. sirloin steak, cut into 1" pieces 1 avocado, cut into chunks 2 ears corn, sliced into 1" thick pieces 1 small red onion, cut into 1" pieces 2 flour tortillas, cut into triangles Hot sauce, for serving Lime wedges, for serving...
Ingredients Cooking spray 2 3/4 c. all-purpose flour 1 tbsp. baking powder 1 tbsp. packed brown sugar 2 tsp. kosher salt 1/2 c. (1 stick) butter, cold, cut into 1/2" cubes 1 c. mashed sweet potato puree (from about 2 medium sweet potatoes) 1/3 c. cold buttermilk Melted butter, for brushing Preparation Use your hands versus instead of a rolling pin. You’ll be able to control the height of the biscuits better with minimal handling....
