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Ingredients 2 large heads of cauliflower, stems lightly trimmed 2 ears of corn, shucked 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 fresh red chile, seeded and minced 4 scallions, chopped 2 teaspoons drained capers Salt & freshy ground black pepper Preparation Preheat the oven to 375F. Cut three 3/4-inch-thick center slices from each head of cauliflower to form “steaks”. Reserve the remaining cauliflower for another use. In a saucepan of boiling salted water, cook the corn until tender, about 3 minutes....

Ingredients 1 rounded Tbsp chamomile tea 6 oz boiling water 2 Tbsp granulated sugar 6 Tbsp canola oil or other mild flavored oil 1 drop yellow mustard 1/4 tsp dried tarragon pinch of salt Preparation Steap the tea in the boilling water for 5 minutes. Strain the tea into a bowl. Then add the tarragon, mustard and sugar whisk until sugar is disolved. Then slowly whisk in the oil until the emulsion is formed....

Ingredients 1/3 cup honey 1/3 cup Shaoxing (Chinese rice wine) 2 tbs soft brown sugar 2 tbs light soy sauce 2 tbs hoisin sauce 2 tbs garlic powder 1 tsp five-spice powder A few drops of red food colouring 2 tbs red bean paste 1 tbs Chinese black vinegar Preparation Mix ingredients together and marinate chicken or pork. Grill until done.

Ingredients Rhodes Warm-N-Serv™ Crusty Rolls, or Sour Dough Rolls baked following instructions 1 1/4 cups apple cider 3/4 pound gruyere cheese, grated 1/4 pound emmentaler cheese, grated 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard Preparation Cut baked crusty rolls into bite size pieces and set aside. In a fondue pot over medium heat or in a heavy sauce pan bring apple cider to a simmer; do not boil....

Ingredients Fontina or Camembert cheese Freshly dug beets (washed) Walnuts (chopped) Knox Gelatin/ 1 packet freshly grated ginger (optional) Preparation Prep gelatin in a CLEAN bowl,set aside Slice beets into 2" strips & boil for 10 m. Add beets & walnuts to gelatin Refrigerate gelatin until soft set cube cheese and “float” in gelatin refrigerate for 2 days , uncovered garnish w/ grated ginger to add bite !

Ingredients 4 medium russet or Idaho baking potatoes (about 1 1/2 lb.), unpeeled, cut into 1-inch cubes 2 garlic cloves, quartered 1/2 cup warm buttermilk or milk 1 1/3 oz. (1/3 cup) shredded Cheddar cheese 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives or 1 teaspoon freeze-dried chopped chives 1/4 teaspoon salt Preparation Place potatoes and garlic in large saucepan; add enough water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover loosely and boil gently 15 to 20 minutes or until potatoes break apart easily when pierced with fork....

Ingredients 6 oz. (3 cups) uncooked mini lasagna noodles (mafalda) 3 cups frozen broccoli florets 1 1/2 cups (8 oz.) cooked ham strips 1 (10-oz.) container refrigerated three-cheese sauce or four-cheese Alfredo sauce 1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves Preparation In Dutch oven or large saucepan, cook noodles to desired doneness as directed on package, adding broccoli during last 4 minutes of cooking time. Drain; return to saucepan. Add ham, sauce and basil; toss gently to mix....

Ingredients 1 roasting chicken (Mine was about 5lbs, but any size will do. Just add a little more/less butter and sugar) 1/2 cup butter, softened 1/4 cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon course sea salt* 1 teaspoon black pepper* Preparation Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Clean or prepare your chicken for roasting, remove giblets and pat completely dry with a paper towel. In a bowl, combine softened butter and brown sugar with a spoon until creamy....

Ingredients 1 stick margarine 1 Cup packed brown sugar 1 egg 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 1/4 cup coconut 1 cup flour 2 Tablespoons cocoa powder Frosting: 2 Tablespoons margarine 1 cup confectioners sugar 2 Tablespoon cocoa powder 1 Tablespoon warm milk Preparation Melt margarine with brown sugar in a saucepan. Remove from heat. Add egg and mix well. Stir in walnuts and coconut. Add flour and cocoa and mix well. Put into a greased 9x9 inch baking pan....

Ingredients 1 1/2 lbs brussel sprouts 3 tbsp olive oil 1 large shallot finely chopped 2 tbsp white wine vinegar 1 tbsp poppy seeds Preparation *in a food processor fitted with slicing disk, slice the brussel sprouts *in a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the shallot and cook,stirring often until beginning to soften,about 2-3 minutes *add the brussel sprouts, 1 1/2 teasp salt,1/2 teasp pepper to the skillet and cook,tossing often until the brussel sprouts are tender,4-6 minutes....

Ingredients 2 cups shredded/diced cooked chicken 1/4 cup Frank’s red hot sauce 1 cup mayonnaise 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 2 tbl finely chopped green onions (optional) 1 tsp lemon juice 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Toss chicken with red hot sauce. Stir in remaining ingredients except blue cheese. Turn into 1-1/2 quart shallow casserole, then sprinkle with blue cheese. Bake uncovered 20 minutes, or until bubbling....

Ingredients 1/4 cup Japanese or Korean dark soy sauce 3 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, plus more for grilling 1 teaspoon sesame oil 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds 3 medium garlic cloves, crushed, peeled, and grated 3 scallions, root and dark green ends trimmed, and 6-inch stalks minced 2 pounds marbled sirloin or rib steak, sliced paper thin against the grain Preparation Whisk together the soy sauce and sugar in a bowl until the sugar is completely dissolved....

Ingredients 3 cups water 3/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted 2-1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, divided 4 chicken breasts 1-1/2 cup bulgur 1-1/2 cup packed fresh parsley 1/3 cup chopped shallots 1/2 cup olive oil 8 fresh apricots, halved, or 16 canned Preparation Place 3 cups of water and the bulgur in a saucepan and sprinkle with salt. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender. Drain and transfer to a large bowl....

Ingredients 1 # calamari rings 2/3 cup Wondra salt pepper Vegetable oil 1/3 cup honey 1/2 tsp Wasabi 1-2 splashes 1/2 and 1/2 2 squeezes lemon Preparation Mix the Wondra, salt and pepper. Dredge the calamari in the mixture and shake off excess in a strainer. Fry a little at a time in hot vegetable oil. Set aside. Mix the Wasabi in the honey and add Wasabi until the taste is sweet with a little heat, not bitter....

Ingredients Remember to buy your seafood at a reliable fish store. Burgers: • 1 pound small shrimp, peeled and deveined • 14 ounces dry-pack (not soaked) fresh scallops Get a taste of our weekly Food and Wine newsletter • 1 1 / 2 teaspoons salt • 1 large egg white • 1 / 4 cup dry sherry wine • 1 / 4 cup cornstarch • 4 tablespoons clarified butter TIP: Can also use cow ghee or olive oil....

Ingredients Beef Short Ribs 6 pcs beef shortribs, 2 bone cut 2.5" thick) 1 med yellow onion, chopped 2 celery ribs, coarsley chopped 1 carrot, peeled & chopped 1 pkg fresh rosemary 1 pkg fresh thyme 1.5-2 bottles white wine 1 Tbls black pepper 2 Tbls kosher salt(1.5-2 tsp/pc) olive oil for browning Balsamic Glaze 6 garlic bulbs, split horizontally 1/2 cup brown sugar 5 sprigs of rosemary 4 cups balsamic vinegar...

Ingredients Canola oil, for frying 10 fresh or frozen egg-roll wrappers (about 8 inches each) 1 1/4 cups mini semisweet chocolate chips 1/3 cup finely chopped pistachios (2 ounces) 1 container (16 ounces) full-fat ricotta 1 container (8 ounces) mascarpone 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Pinch kosher salt Preparation In a medium heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high, heat 2 inches oil to 350 degrees....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon Ancho chili powder 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil 1 cup diced yellow onions 2 cups fresh diced pineapple 2 1/2 cups water 2 1/2 cups vegetable stock 1 teaspoon fresh cilantro stems 1 tablespoon Mirin wine 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 cup lite coconut milk 1 tablespoon evaporated cane juice 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 2 tablespoons low sodium Tamari sauce Preparation Toast chili powder in a toaster oven 3-5 minutes or until golden....

Ingredients 3 1/2 cups coarsely chopped pecans 2 cups all-purpose flour 2/3 cup powdered sugar 3/4 cup butter, cut into pieces 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup honey 2/3 cup butter 3 tablespoons whipping cream Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Spread pecans in ungreased shallow pan. Bake uncovered 6 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until light brown. Cool completely. Lightly grease 11-inch tart pan with removable bottom with shortening or cooking spray....

Ingredients 1 tablespoon canola oil ½ sweet onion, finely chopped 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1 cup low-fat sour cream 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon seasoning salt potato chips, for serving Preparation Heat a heavy nonstick saute pan over medium heat. Add the canola oil and the onions. Stir until onions are coated with the oil. Stop stirring the onions and allow to sit until caramelization begins. Once the onions start to turn brown, stir only when necessary to prevent burning....