Copycat Cheesecake Factory Madeira Chicken

Ingredients:Kosher salt1 bunch asparagus, woody ends removed2 large chicken breasts (about 1 lb. total), each cut into 2 cutlets and pounded ½” thick1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper4 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil1/2 medium yellow onion, chopped (about 1 cup)1 lb. white button or cremini mushrooms, sliced2 garlic cloves, minced2 tbsp. all-purpose flour1/2 c. Madeira wine1 … Read more

Pepper Pot

Ingredients:12 oz. pork shoulder12 oz. beef shoulderKosher salt, to taste2 tbsp. canola oil4 cloves garlic, finely chopped1 medium white onion, roughly chopped1/4 habanero chile, stemmed, seeded, and chopped1 lb. taro root, cassava, or potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4″ cubes1 cup chopped scallions16 cups beef stock1 tbsp. ground allspice, preferably freshly ground1 tbsp. freshly ground … Read more

Toasted Gruyere and Cranberry Cups

Ingredients:One 10-ounce bag frozen or fresh cranberries1/4 cup sugar1/2 teaspoon orange zest plus 1/4 cup orange juice4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature1 cup grated Gruyere cheese48 frozen prebaked phyllo cups or hors d’oeuvre cups2 tablespoons chopped chives Directions:Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment.Mix the cranberries, sugar … Read more

Mom’s Famous Raw Vegetable Dip

Ingredients:1 cup sour cream1 cup mayonnaise2 teaspoons minced onion2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill2 teaspoons seasoned salt Directions:Mix sour cream, mayonnaise, onion, parsley, dill, and seasoned salt in a bowl. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Source: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/229126/moms-famous-raw-vegetable-dip/

Chocolate Ganache Tart

Ingredients:3 tablespoons slivered blanched almonds6 tablespoons sugar1 1/4 cups (spooned and leveled) unbleached all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon kosher salt6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces12 ounces bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped1 1/4 cups heavy cream1 teaspoon pure vanilla extractLightly sweetened whipped cream, for serving (optional) Directions:Instructions ChecklistPreheat oven to 350 degrees. Make dough: In a food … Read more

3 Ingredient Flourless Banana Muffins

Sarah makes these. Add dark chocolate! Ingredients:Overripe BananasPeanut Butter (or almond butter or cashew butter)Egg1/2 cup (118 g) pureed overripe bananas slightly more than 1 large banana1/2 cup (128 g) creamy natural peanut butter (or almond or cashew butter)1 large egg Directions:Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 16 mini muffin molds with mini muffin liners.Add all … Read more

Spicy Pecans

Ingredients:SOFTWARE1 teaspoon kosher salt1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1/2-3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (depending on your heat preference)1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon dried ground orange peel1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika1 pound pecan halves4 tablespoons unsalted butter (cut into small pats)1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar (light or dark…it’s up to you. I prefer dark.)3 tablespoons water Directions:Line … Read more

Hachiya Persimmon Purée

Directions:Tart cranberries meet their perfect match in persimmons, the glorious fruit that ripens in time for Thanksgiving. For this cranberry relish, use Fuyu persimmons, which are eaten while still hard, like apples.This take on a very popular Thai bar snack—freshly fried cashews tossed with salt, chiles, scallions, and fragrant lime zest—is simple but so good … Read more

Hachiya Persimmon Cardamom Sherbet

Ingredients:2/3 cup sugar2/3 cup water2 teaspoons light corn syrup1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom2 cups Hachiya persimmon purée1 cup whole milk1 cup half-and-half2 teaspoons fresh lemon juiceSpecial Equipmentan ice cream maker Directions:Bring sugar, water, corn syrup, and salt to a boil in a 1 1/2-quart saucepan, stirring until sugar is dissolved, then boil syrup until … Read more

Braised Chicken Thighs with Squash and Mustard Greens

Ingredients:4 pounds skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs (about 12), patted dryKosher salt, freshly ground pepper2 tablespoons vegetable oil8 scallions, white and pale green parts sliced into 1-inch pieces, dark green parts thinly sliced4 dried chiles de árbol1 2-inch piece ginger, peeled, thinly sliced1 cup dry white wine½ cup low-sodium soy sauce3 tablespoons dark brown sugar2 tablespoons … Read more