DILLY-DILLY PICKLE CHICKEN4-6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 2 lbs.)2 c. pickle brine (from a 32-oz. or larger pickle jar)Kosher salt, black pepper½ c. diced dill pickles3 T. chopped fresh dill Season chicken with salt and pepper and place in…
CHEWY GRAHAM CRACKER TOFFEE8 sheet of graham crackersSticks butter1 c. packed light brown sugar1 c. chopped pecans Preheat oven 350.Grease and line 13x9” baking sheet with parchment paper.Break the sheets of crackers on perforated lines into smaller 1x3” rectangles and…
INDULGENT TOMATO CARBONARA12 oz. uncooked dried fettuccine1 c. chopped bacon2 pts. Multicolored cherry tomatoes3 thinly slice shallots2 T. minced garlic3 egg yolks½ c. grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving¼ c. chopped fresh chives¼ c. chopped fresh parsley Cook pasta…
CREAMY VEAL CUTLETS WITH PEARL ONIONS, GARLIC AND MUSHROOMS1 (8-oz.) container multi-colored pearl onions, peeled1 (8-oz.) container whole garlic clovesOlive oilSalt, black pepper1 (8.5-oz.) bottle William Sonoma Dipping Oil (Rosemary/Garlic Flavored)2 fresh rosemary sprigs1 lemon, sliced4 thin veal cutlets (about…
LAYERED DEATH BY CHOCOLATEDEATH BY CHOCOLATE:1 qt. heavy cream¼ c. powdered sugar½ c. crème fraiche2 batches CHOCOLATE PUDDING (recipe follows)3 c. crumbled chocolate wafer cookies4 (1.4-oz.) chocolate-covered English toffee bars (like Heath bars), choppedCHOCOLATE PUDDING:4 egg yolks1 ½ c. sugar4…
LEMONY CAPER SHRIMP PASTA IN A SKILLET1 lb. pkg. linguiniOlive oil2 lbs. large fresh shrimp, peeled with tails onSalt, black pepper2 fresh lemons sliced1 (3 ½ oz.) jar capers, keep liquid1 (7.5-oz.) container store-bought bruschetta or home-made1-2 qts. seafood stockFresh…
GRILLED EGGPLANT SLICES CAPRESE STYLE8 oz. bulk Italian sausageOlive oil1 T. minced garlic¼ c. white wine1 c. chopped fresh baby spinach½ c. shredded Parmesan cheese1 lb. fresh eggplant, sliced into 8 (1/2”thick) roundsKosher salt/black pepper8 slices fresh mozzarella8 thin slices…
ADDICTIVE ITALIAN QUESO DIP 12 oz. bulk Italian sausage1 T. olive oil½ c. finely diced Vidalia onion1 T. minced fresh garlic4 oz. cream cheese, cubed8 oz. white American cheese, shredded8 oz. fontina cheese, shredded1 (14.5-oz.) can Italian-style diced tomatoes, well…
CREAMY BERRY-MANGO-ALMOND SHAKE4 c. hulled fresh strawberries, halved1 ½ c. good quality vanilla frozen yogurt, divided2/3 c. almond milk, divided2 c. chopped peeled mango4 (1”) amaretti cookies, crumbled Combine strawberries, ¾ c. frozen yogurt and 1/3 c. almond milk in…
BACONY CHEDDAR GRITS QUICHE6 thick bacon slices2 ¼ c. milk2 T. butter½ c. uncooked stone-ground grits2 t. salt, divided1 t. black pepper, divided2 ½ c. shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided6 large eggs2 ½ c. half and half1 c. heavy cream1/3…