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Ingredients 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt (we use Diamond Crystal) 1/3 cup packed light-brown sugar 1/2 cup unbleached all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon black sesame seeds, plus more for serving (optional) 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt (we use Diamond Crystal) 2/3 cup unbleached all-purpose flour 2 large eggs, plus 1 large egg white, room temperature 1 3/4 cups whole milk 1/2 cup granulated sugar 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger 5 large egg yolks 1 teaspoon pure vanilla paste or extract Green-tea ice cream and diced candied ginger (optional), for serving Preparation Craquelin: Beat butter with salt and brown sugar on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes....

Ingredients 2 (6-ounce) bone-in chicken breasts skinned 3/4 teaspoon salt divided 3/4 teaspoon black pepper divided Cooking spray 8 ounces uncooked linguine 2 tablespoons canola oil 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon chopped fresh garlic 1 cup whole milk 1 cup fat-free lower-sodium chicken broth 3 ounces Parmesan cheese grated (about 3/4 cup) 4 cups fresh spinach leaves Preparation . Prepare grill to medium-high heat. 2. Sprinkle chicken with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper....

Ingredients 1 can (11 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Thin Crust Pizza Crust 3/4 cup pizza sauce 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 oz) 1 1/2 cups thinly sliced red bell pepper 1/2 cup thinly sliced onion 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil leaves 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese Preparation Heat gas or charcoal grill to medium heat. Cut 14 x14-inch piece of heavy duty foil; spray foil with cooking spray....

Ingredients 2 New York strip steaks (1 1/2 lbs. total) 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper, divided 1 1/2 teaspoons sweet smoked Spanish paprika 2 ripe avocados, sliced 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion 1/2 cup cilantro sprigs Juice of 1 lime 1/2 small jalapeno chile, seeded and very thinly sliced Warm flour tortillas Preparation Heat grill to medium (350° to 450°)....

Ingredients 12 Gulf shrimp, peeled and deveined 12 sheets of phyllo dough 1 cup heavy cream 1 tablespoon shallots, minced 1 tablespoon champagne vinegar (you can substitute white wine vinegar here) 1/4 lb. butter, softened Preparation Peel and devein shrimp. Butter (use melted butter) 4 sheets of phyllo dough at a time (keeping the remaining dough moist) and stack on top of each other. Cut dough into 1" strips and wrap shrimp, leaving tail exposed....

Ingredients Add it all together Preparation Flambe The Booze and pour ontop with creme angalise. Enjoy

Ingredients 2 packages biscuits (Pillsbury Original Grands) 3/4 cups butter (1-1/2 sticks) sugar cinnamon bundt pan or tube ring Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Melt butter and pour into wide bowl. In a second bowl make a cinnamon sugar mix. Start with 1 cup sugar and add cinnamon until it is a light brown mix. Open biscuits and separate. Dip each biscuit into butter coating both sides. Next dip buttered biscuit into cinnamon sugar mix....

Ingredients 6-8 Russet Potatoes 2 Eggs 1/2-3/4 cups flour Onion Salt Cayanne Pepper Garlic Powder Oil Preparation Finely mince onion and fry with a very small amount of oil(just so they wont stick) until clear, do not brown. Shred 6-8 pealed potatoes using a box grater. With a clean kitchen towel Squeeze out all water. This may take a while but you need to make sure there is as little water as possible in this or they won’t work....

Ingredients 1 egg. 1 small onion, grated. 1/4 sweet red pepper, finely diced. 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs. 2 tsp each soy sauce and worcestershire sauce. 1/4 tsp pepper. 1 lb. lean ground beef. 1 cup beef stock. 4 cloves garlic, minced. 4 tsp. liquid honey. 1 tbsp. cornstarch. Dash of hot pepper sauce. 1 green onion, chopped. Preparation In a bowl, whisk together egg, onion, red pepper, bread crumbs, soy sauce, worcestershire sauce and pepper....

Ingredients 8 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese (Neufchatel), room temperature 1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce 1/4 teaspoon crab boil spices, (recommended: Old Bay) 1 garlic clove, minced Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 12 ounces fresh crab meat, picked over for bits of shell and patted dry 2 scallions, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 2 to 3 teaspoons fresh lemon juice Whole-wheat crackers for serving, optional...

Ingredients 1 bar cream cheese softened 1 tbsp blend 1 tbsp horseradish 1 package of frozen lobster drained 2 tbsp chopped green onions salt and pepper to taste 1/3 cup silvered almonds Preparation mix all ingredients together except for the almonds. Place in an oven safe dish. Cover with the almonds and heat at 375 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes.

Ingredients 1 lb of jalapeno cheese from deli 2 med plum tomatoes chopped 1 med vidala onion chopped 1 pk frozen spinach chopped/drained Nacho chips Preparation Melt cheese in microwave safe dish at 3 minute intervals until cheese can be stirred. Add onions and spinach and cook for 3 minutes Add tomatoes and cook for 3 more minutes (adjust cook time for your microwave). Serve with chips.

Ingredients 1 cup cornmeal 2 tbsp flour 1 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp baking soda 3 tbsp grated onion 2 eggs 1/2 cup buttermilk 1/4 cup milk Preparation Mix dry ingredients. Add milk and eggs. Drop by soup spoons into 350 deep fat fryer. When brown, drain on paper towels.

Ingredients 2 cups water 1 qt. vegetable stock 2 tbs. olive oil 1 tbs. butter 1 medium onion, finely chopped 2 cups arborio rice 1/2 cup dry white wine 1 lb. triple-washed spinach 1 cup lossely packed basil torn or chopped 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley 1/4 tea. nutmeg salt and pepper 1/2 to 2/3 cup Parmigiano Reggiano Preparation Bring water and stock to a boil. Saute in butter and oil about 3 min....

Ingredients 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 pounds flank steak, patted dry and pierced at approximately 1 1/2-inch intervals with the tines of a fork Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 2 teaspoons ground mustard 2 tablespoons light-brown sugar 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for grill 3 rosemary sprigs 1 large sweet onion, such as Vidalia, cut into scant 1/2-inch-thick rounds 2 red or orange bell peppers, stems, ribs, and seeds removed, cut into scant 1/2-inch-thick rounds Crusty bread, for serving (optional) Preparation Generously season steak with salt and pepper....

Ingredients Marinade: 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon Sriracha or hot sauce 1 tablespoon honey 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Kebabs 2 large chicken breasts, without skin, 6 to 8 ounces each, cut in 1-inch pieces pre-soaked bamboo skewers 1 large sweet red and/or yellow peppers, stemmed, seeded, cut in 1-inch pieces...

Ingredients Enough port tenderloins to serve expected group. Allow 4 person/tenderloin if large, 3 if smaller. Canadian Bacon Strips (two per portion) Maui Onions (1 slice 1/4" to 1/2" thick per portion) Large tomatoes (1 slice 1/4" to 1/2" thick per portion) Salt & Pepper Preparation Trim all visible fat and silver skin from pork tenderloins. Cut into 3 or 4 pieces depending on size of tenderloin, set aside. Slice onions and tomatoes, set aside....

Ingredients 1/2 cup sour cream 3 Tbs mayonnaise 3 Tbs milk 1/2 tsp ground cumin mix together and set aside 1 1/2 lbs large peeled & deveined shrimp 3 Tbs butter, melted 2 large garlic cloves, minced 4 limes cut in quarters 1/2 tsp sea salt 8 six-inch corn tortillas 2-3 cups shredded cabbage green tomatilla sauce Guacamole Preparation Spear shrimp on skewers. Mix garlic and butter in bowl and brush on shrimp....

Ingredients 1/4 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup dry sherry 1/4 cup minced green onions 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 1 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard 1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger root, minced 1 1/2 pounds swordfish steaks Preparation Combine all ingredients except fish in a small bowl. Place fish in a glass or ceramic dish, and pour marinade over fish; cover and marinate 1 hour....

Ingredients 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 3 cloves garlic, crushed 2 tsp. fresh rosemary, minced 1 tsp. fresh basil, minced 2 tsp. lemon peel salt and pepper 1 fennel bulb 2 Belgian endives, halved lengthwise 1 small zucchini, cut diagonally into 2 inch slices 1 small red onion, cut into 6 slices, 2 inch thick Preparation Purée the first 7 ingredients in a blender until smooth. Set aside....