Thai Scallops

Thai Scallops make a quick and easy dinner that would be perfect for a date night dinner or Valentine’s meal. They are quick to cook but taste like you are eating in a fine dining restaurant! Learn how to sear scallops perfectly and make a delicious and simple Thai style sauce with garlic, ginger, chili.

Thai Sweet Potato Mash Recipe

This Thai Sweet Potato Mash is one of the best side dishes EVER. The natural sweetness of the potato mixed with the wonderful Thai spices gives you the most delicious sweet and savory mashed sweet potatoes recipe. The boiled sweet potatoes are mashed until smooth and then mixed with red Thai curry paste and coconut milk. This is finished with a little red chili, shredded coconut, and fresh cilantro.

California Burgers with Guacamole Mayonnaise

Ingredients:Mayonnaise2 tablespoons grated white onion1 ripe Hass avocado, pitted and peeled2 tablespoons mayonnaise2 plum tomatoes, cored, seeded, and chopped1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves2 teaspoons fresh lime juice1 small garlic clove, gratedKosher salt2 poblano chile peppers1-1/2 pounds ground chuck (80% lean)1-1/2 teaspoons kosher salt1 teaspoon ground black pepper4 hamburger buns Directions:

Butternut Squash, Ricotta and Fried Sage Crostini

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: