Avocado Cucumber Soup Recipe
Ingredients 2 unpeeled english cucumbers 2 ripe avocados 2 teaspoons thai green curry paste 2 teaspoons lime zest 2 serrano chilis 1 can of unsweetened coconut milk 4 fresh lime juice 2 teaspoons salt 2 bunch cilantro 1 cup vegetable broth Preparation puree all in blender Related Video
Blackberry Cornmeal Cake Recipe
Ingredients 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled) 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, and 1/4 cup for sprinkling 1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk 2 large eggs 7 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus 1 tablespoon for skillet 2 containers fresh blackberries (5.6 ounces each) Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt, and 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar....
Braised Rabbit With Cracked Olives Recipe
Ingredients 2 three- to four-pound rabbits 8 to 12 thin slices pancetta Coarse salt Freshly ground pepper All-purpose flour, for dredging 5 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 2 medium onions, coarsely chopped 2 stalks of celery, coarsely chopped 10 sliced medium cloves garlic 1/2 cup tomato puree 2 cups dry white wine 4 cups Homemade Rabbit Stock Homemade Rabbit Stock 2 twenty-eight-ounce cans whole peeled tomatoes, crushed 2 cup cracked pitted green olives in brine (preferably Picholine)...
Broiled Lobster And Grapefruit Salad Recipe
Ingredients 2 Ruby Red grapefruits (1 pound each) 2 lobster tails in shell, thawed if frozen 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 medium head Boston lettuce (8 ounces), torn into large pieces 4 ounces endive, leaves halved lengthwise 1/4 cup chives, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 teaspoon finely grated Ruby Red grapefruit zest 1 Ruby Red grapefruit, juiced (about 1/4 cup)...
Coconut Brandy Snaps
Ingredients 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/3 cup packed light-brown sugar 1/4 cup golden syrup, such as Lyle's 2 tablespoons brandy 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut Pinch of salt Preparation Preheat oven to 350. Melt butter with the sugar and syrup in a small saucepan, stirring until sugar has dissolved. Remove from heat; stir in brandy. Whisk flour, coconut, and salt in a bowl. Stir in butter mixture....
Fresh Passion Fruit Caipirinha Recipe
Ingredients 1/2 medium passion fruit 2 tablespoons sugar Crushed ice 2 ounces cachaca Sugar cane stick, for garnish Preparation Scoop out flesh and seeds of passion fruit and transfer to a mixing glass or cocktail shaker along with sugar, and cachaca. Shake over ice and pour into an 8-ounce glass. Garnish with sugar cane stick. Related Video
Lamb Burgers With Feta Sauce And Cucumbers Recipe
Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds ground lamb 2 teaspoons curry powder 3 scallions, thinly sliced Coarse salt and ground pepper 1 tablespoon olive oil 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled 2 tablespoons plain yogurt 8 slices country bread (each 1/2 inch thick), toasted, if desired 1 Kirby cucumber, cut lengthwise into ribbons with a vegetable peeler Preparation In a medium bowl, combine lamb, curry powder, and 2 sliced scallions; season generously with salt and pepper....
Pineapple Banana Smoothie Recipe
Ingredients 1 8-ounce can crushed pineapple in juice 1 banana 1 6-ounce container plain nonfat yogurt 1/2 cup ice cubes Grated nutmeg Preparation In a blender, combine crushed pineapple with juice, banana, yogurt, and ice cubes. Puree until smooth. Sprinkle with grated nutmeg and serve. Related Video
Red Velvet Cupcakes Recipe
Ingredients 2 1/2 cups cake flour (not self- rising), sifted 2 tablespoons unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil 2 large eggs, room temperature 1/2 teaspoon red gel-paste food color 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 cup buttermilk 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 2 teaspoons distilled white vinegar Cream Cheese Frosting for Classic Cupcakes Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line standard muffin tins with paper liners....
Roasted Vegetable Quinoa Recipe
Ingredients 16 ounces Quinoa 4 cups Unsalted or low sodium chicken stock or broth 1 head Cauliflower 12 ounces Butternut squash - cubed 2 tablespoons Harissa paste 1 tablespoon Smoked paprika (Spanish) 2 cans Chickpeas 1 bunch Parsley (Italian) leaves - rough chopped 6 ounces Olive oil 4 ounces Lemon juice (Eureka or Meyer or combination) 2 ounces Sherry vinegar (Spanish) Preparation Combine quinoa and stock in small pot, bring to boil, reduce to simmer and cover for 10 minutes....
Tarragon Marinated Mushrooms Recipe
Ingredients 12 ounces small white button mushrooms 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice, (1 large lemon) 3 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh tarragon leaves 2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Preparation Using a damp towel, gently wipe dirt from mushrooms. Trim the stems flush with the caps; discard stems. Place mushrooms in a medium bowl, and add the remaining ingredients....
Whole Wheat Lemon Biscotti Recipe
Ingredients 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for surface 1 1/2 cups whole-wheat flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 4 ounces (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened 1 1/4 cups sugar 1/3 cup honey 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest 3/4 teaspoon sea salt 3 large eggs 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract 1 tablespoon pure almond extract 1 cup whole almonds Preparation Combine flours and baking powder. Beat butter, sugar, honey, lemon zest, and salt with a mixer on medium speed until pale and fluffy....
Apple Crisp Recipe
Ingredients 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, (spooned and leveled) 1/4 cup packed light-brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, cold, cut into small cubes 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats (not quick-cooking) 3 pounds apples, such as Empire, Gala, or Braeburn, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/2-inch chunks 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees....
Arugula Fennel Salad Recipe
Ingredients 4 teaspoons APRICOT JAM 3 tablespoons WHITE WINE VINEGAR 3 tablespoons EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL 1 tablespoon SHALLOT MINCED VERY FINE 1 cup SMALL FENNEL BULB, CORED, TRIMMED OF STALKS SLICED THIN 1/4 cup FENNEL FRONDS 8 cups BABY ARUGULA 1 cup RED SEEDLESS GRAPES HALVED 3/4 cup CRUMBLED GORGONZOLA CHEESE 1/2 wedges CHOPPED PECANS TOASTED Preparation WHISK JAM, VINEGAR, OIL, SHALLOT 1/4 TSP SALT AND PEPPER IN A LARGE BOWL....
Blue Ribbon Hot Sauce Recipe
Ingredients 3 cups distilled white vinegar 3 to 4 red, orange, or yellow habanero chiles, to taste, trimmed and sliced 2 tablespoons coarse salt 1 pound carrots, trimmed, peeled, and coarsely chopped Preparation In a large nonreactive saucepan, combine vinegar, chiles, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Remove from heat and let cool. Transfer mixture to the jar of a blender; blend until smooth and strain. Place carrots in another large saucepan; add enough water to cover....
Butter Lettuce Salad With Poached Salmon And Herbs Recipe
Ingredients 4 skinless salmon fillets, (6 ounces each) Zest of 1 lemon, peeled into strips with a vegetable peeler, plus 2 tablespoons lemon juice Coarse salt and ground pepper 1/2 cup light mayonnaise 1 small garlic clove 1/2 cup fresh tarragon leaves 1/2 cup fresh parsley 1 1/2 pounds butter lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, halved Preparation Place salmon in a medium skillet; cover with cold water....
Chocolate Mousse Tart With Hazelnuts Recipe
Ingredients 18 sugar cones, coarsely crushed (6 ounces total) 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, melted and cooled 1/3 cup peeled raw hazelnuts 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt 1 3/4 cups heavy cream 5 ounces bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped 2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar Preparation Make crust: Preheat oven to 325 degrees. In a food processor, combine cones, salt, and sugar; process until fine crumbs form....
Cranberry Champagne Christmas Cocktail
This is by far the most amazing champagne Christmas cocktail you’ll make at home! Similar to a cranberry champagne mimosa, this drink is always a crowd-pleaser, and its vibrant hue makes this cocktail quite the eye candy. And by making the simple syrup ahead of time, it makes serving a breeze. A traditional champagne cocktail is typically made with sugar, bitters, champagne, and brandy but this is more of Christmas champagne cocktail....
Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe
Ingredients 2 pounds cream cheese, softened 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened 3 cups confectioners' sugar 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract Preparation Beat cream cheese, butter, and 1 cup sugar with a mixer on medium speed until combined. With machine running, add remaining 2 cups confectioners’ sugar, 1/2 cup at a time, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla, and beat until pale and fluffy, about 4 minutes more. Related Video
French Almond Macarons Recipe
Ingredients 1 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar 1 1/2 cups (4 ounces) sliced almonds, finely ground, or almond flour All-purpose flour, for dipping 3 large egg whites Pinch of salt 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/2 recipe Swiss Meringue Buttercream for French Almond Macarons Preparation Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Sift confectioners’ sugar into a bowl. Whisk in almonds; set aside. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or nonstick baking mats (such as Silpats), and mark circles using a 1 1/2-inch cutter dipped in flour....