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
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....
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)...
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)...
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....
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
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....
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
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....
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....
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....
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....
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....
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....
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....
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....
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....
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....
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
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....
