Yield: 20-25 Hors D’oevres Ingredients:1 French Bread Loaf, Sliced Into 20 Thin Slices2 Tablespoon Melted Butter2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil1 Two Pound Butternut Squash, Peeled and Diced2 Large Shallots, Sliced LengthwiseSalt and Pepper to Taste2 Tablespoons Butter20 Sage Leaves15oz. Container Whole Milk Ricotta Cheese1/2 Tablespoon Honey1/2 Tablespoon Fresh Thyme Leaves Directions:
Buttermilk Beignets
Yield: Makes about 4 dozen beignets Ingredients:3/4 cup whole milk1 1/2 cups buttermilk4 teaspoons active dry yeast2 1/2 tablespoons sugar3 1/2 cups bread flour plus extra for flouring work surface1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon saltPeanut oil for fryingConfectioners’ sugar for serving, as much as you think you’ll need—then double that! Directions:
Broccoli-Mascarpone Soup
Yield: 8 servings Ingredients:3 tablespoons olive oil1 1/2 cups sliced shallots (about 6 large)1 1/2 pounds broccoli florets, cut into 1-inch pieces6 cups low-salt chicken broth1 1/2 cups (12 ounces) mascarpone cheese (Italian cream cheese), divided1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives Directions:
Broccoli Chicken Salad
Ingredients:1 1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast1 1/2 cups fresh broccoli florets1/4 cup chopped red onion2 tablespoons salted sunflower kernels2 tablespoons golden raisins2 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled1/3 cup mayonnaise1 tablespoon sugar1 tablespoon red wine vinegar Directions:
Brined Pork Chops with Sweet Papaya Relish
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: