Ingredients:Brine6 cups cold water1/3 cup granulated sugar1/3 cup kosher salt 6 boneless, center cut pork chops, each about 6 ounces and 1 ¼ inches thick Relish1/3 cup granulated sugar1/4 cup rice vinegar1/4 cup thinly sliced scallions, white and light green parts2 tablespoons fresh lime juice1 teaspoon minced jalapeno pepper1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1/2 teaspoon kosher salt1/8 […]
Bourbon Chicken
Named Bourbon Chicken because it was supposedly created by a Chinese cook who worked in a restaurant on Bourbon Street.
Blueprint Martini
Yield: 1 serving Ingredients:1/4 cup vodka1 tablespoon Cointreau1/2 teaspoon blue curacao3 to 6 fresh blueberries Directions:
Bittersweet Chocolate Mousse
Yield: 6 servings Ingredients:8 large egg yolks1/2 cup sugarPinch of salt1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder4 ounces bittersweet chocolate1 1/2 cup heavy cream Directions: Cook’s Note:For a simple garnish, shave chocolate from the side of a chocolate bar with a vegetable peeler.To store mousse, place a paper towel under the plastic wrap (without touching mousse) before […]
Berry Parfaits
Yield: 4 servings Ingredients:3 – 4 cups assorted berries (blackberries, blueberries, strawberries and/or raspberries) or other fresh fruit2 tablespoons granulated white sugar, or to taste1/2 cup (4 ounces) mascarpone cheese,1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy whipping cream3 tablespoons confectioners’ (icing or powdered) sugar, or to taste1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Directions:
Berries and Coconut Cream
Yield: Servings 8 Ingredients:2 pounds mixed berries (such as blackberries and raspberries)2 tablespoons granulated sugar2 tablespoons fresh lime juice1 cup heavy cream1/2 cup cream of coconut (such as Coco Lopez) Directions:
Beef Medallions and Mushrooms in Red Wine Sauce
Yield: 4-6 servings Ingredients:1 (10 -12 ounce) beef tenderloin or 1 (10 -12 ounce) beef medallionscoarse saltfresh coarse ground black pepper2 -3 tablespoons butter1 -2 large shallot, minced (about 1/3 cup)3/4 cup sliced mushrooms1/2 tablespoon sugar1/2 tablespoon red wine vinegar2 large garlic cloves, minced1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary1/2 tablespoon flour3/4 cup beef broth3/4 […]
Beef and Cheese Enchilada
Ingredients:1 lb. ground beef1 med. chopped onion1/2 c. sour cream1 c. grated cheddar cheese8 lg. flour tortilla soft shells1 lg. can enchilada sauce1 tsp. salt1/4 tsp. pepper Directions:
Basil Vinaigrette
Yield: Makes about 1 1/2 cups Ingredients:1/2 cup balsamic vinegar1/2 cup chopped fresh basil4 large shallots, minced3 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon brown sugar1 teaspoon seasoned pepper1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup olive oil Directions: Note: 1 cup packed fresh basil leaves yields about 1/2 cup chopped.
Basic Crepes
Yield: 4 servings Ingredients:1 cup all-purpose flour2 eggs1/2 cup milk1/2 cup water1/4 teaspoon salt2 tablespoons butter, melted Directions: