INGREDIENT LIST: 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef 2 cans (10 oz each) Old El Paso™ enchilada sauce 1 can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles 1 package (8.2 oz) Old El Paso™ flour tortillas for soft tacos & fajitas (6 inch) 1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (6 oz) Make […]
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Crab Hush Puppies
INGREDIENTS: Canola oil, for frying1 c. coarsely ground cornmeal1/2 c. all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled3/4 c. baking powder1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper1/4 tsp. baking sodaKosher salt2 scallions, finely chopped1 tbsp. finely chopped fresh chives8 oz. claw crabmeat (11/2 c.), picked over4 oz. Gruyère cheese, grated (about 1 cup)1 c. Buttermilk1 large egg DIRECTIONS: Heat 1 1/2 […]
Triple Chocolate Bundt Cake
Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 2 cups sugar 3/4 cups cocoa powder 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup buttermilk 1/2 cup vegetable oil 2 large eggs 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 1 cup freshly brewed hot coffee 1/2 cup heavy cream 1 cup dark chocolate chips , divided Instructions: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a bundt pan with butter and flour or baking spray. Add the flour sugar, cocoa, baking […]
Bacon & Buttered Leeks Crostini
Ingredients: Baguette, sliced in ½-inch thin slices on the bias, 12 slices total 3 ounces Black Truffle Butter, softened ½ cup crème fraîche 6 slices Applewood Smoked Bacon 6-inch section of leek, white and light green part only, cut in half and sliced very thin 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped Freshly ground black pepper Preparation: Preheat […]
PASTA SALAD WITH TOMATOES, ARUGULA, PINE NUTS AND HERBS
INGREDIENTS: PREPARATION1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons pine nuts 1 pound fusilli pasta 1/2 cup cilantro leaves 1/2 cup basil leaves 2 teaspoons coarsely chopped oregano 1 garlic clove 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 2 1/2 cups baby arugula 1 1/4 […]
Meyer-Lemon and Hazelnut Tart
Ingredients: Crust: 1 1/3 cups blanched hazelnuts, toasted 1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1 large egg white (yolk reserved for filling) 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature Filling: 1/2 teaspoon powdered gelatin (from a 2-ounce envelope) 2/3 cup granulated sugar 1 tablespoon finely grated Meyer-lemon zest, plus 2/3 cup […]
Lemon Blueberry Dutch Baby
INGREDIENTS: 1 cup all-purpose flour 4 eggs 1 cup whole milk 1 tablespoon lemon zest 1/4 cup unsalted butter 1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice Fresh blueberries INSTRUCTIONS: Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit and move the oven rack to the middle of the oven if not already there. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs along with the milk and lemon zest. Add […]
Thai steak salad w/sweet + spicy tahini dressing and sesame chili-lime cashews.
INGREDIENTS: CASHEWS: 1 teaspoon sesame oil 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1 1/3 cups raw cashews 1-2 teaspoons honey 1 lime zested STEAK +DRESSING: 1 pound flank steak 2 limes juiced + the zest of 1 lime 2 tablespoons fish sauce don’t be afraid! 2 tablespoons ponzu sauce (or soy sauce but ponzu sauce is best and works better here) 2-3 tablespoons sweet thai chili sauce I used 3 tablespoons 1-2 cloves garlic minced or grated (depending on you taste, I used […]
Chocolate concrete like school makes it
Ingredients: 200g plain flour 200g granulated sugar 100g butter 50g cocoa powder Method: Pre-heat the oven to 180 C / Gas 4. In a mixing bowl, mix the flour, sugar and cocoa (do not use hot chocolate, you can taste the difference). Melt the butter (I pop it into the microwave), then add it to […]
Polenta Bites with Wild Mushrooms and Fontina
INGREDIENTS: 4 pounds prepared polenta, sliced into 1/2-inch-thick rounds (about 30 rounds) 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter 2 pounds assorted wild mushrooms (such as oyster, crimini, and/or stemmed shiitake), cut into thick slices 2 shallots, thinly sliced 1/4 cup Sherry vinegar 1 3/4 teaspoons kosher […]