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Ingredients For the blue cheese butter: 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature 4 oz. crumbled blue cheese, preferably Maytag or Point Reyes 1/4 tsp. granulated garlic 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper, or more to taste For the steaks: 4 8- to 10-oz. New York strip steaks, 1 to 1-1/2 inches thick Olive oil Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper Preparation To make the butter, blend the butter, blue cheese, garlic, and pepper together in a medium bowl....

Ingredients 1 pound pasta Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 4 medium tomatoes (about 2 pounds) cored and torn into 3/4-inch pieces 1/2 cup coarsely torn basil leaves, plus more for garnish 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons coarsely torn oregano leaves 4 medium cloves garlic, smashed 1/2 teaspoon crushed red-pepper flakes 1/4 pound fresh mozzarella, torn into 1/2-inch pieces (optional) Preparation Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil....

Ingredients 8 oz. cream cheese 1/4 c. green olives, chopped 1/4 c. black olives, chopped 1/4 c. onions, chopped 1/4 t. chili powder Preparation Mix together. Makes a small amount. Delicious!

Ingredients 1/3 cup fish sauce 1/2 cup palm sugar 1/2 cup tamarind juice concentrate 4 cloves garlic, minced 4 ounces dried rice stick noodles 6 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup red onion, thinly sliced 1 ½ cups thinly sliced chicken, beef, pork, shrimp, or tofu 1 egg 1 cup carrots, match sticks 1 cup green onion cut diagonal in ½ inch segments 1 cup mung bean sprouts...

Ingredients 6 Perch filets (about 1 pound) 1/2 cups Panko bread crumbs 1/2 cup rice flour 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper 1/8 teaspoon sea salt 1/4 teaspoon lemon zest 1 egg 2 tablespoons sunflower oil 4 tablespoons butter Preparation Combine the rice flour, panko, pepper, salt, and zest in a small bowl, mix well. Beat egg in another bowl. Spread the panko bread crumbs on a plate or in pie tin....

Ingredients 1/2 cup flour 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper 1/4 cup Parmesan, grated 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs 2 eggs, beaten 1/4 cup butter 1/4 cup olive oil 1 lb tilapia fillets Preparation Prepare butter separately (see: http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/1259037) Use three bowls for dredging Combine flour, salt, and pepper in first bowl Combine Parmesan and breadcrumbs in second bowl Place beaten eggs in third bowl Heat butter and oil in large skillet In order, dredge fish in seasoned flour, then egg, then Parmesan and breadcrumb mix Sautee over medium heat for 2 min each side or until done Place on serving dish and immediately place garlic-tomato-basil butter on top of each fillet so that butter melts on top Delish!...

Ingredients 1 1/2 cup soft macaroon cookie crumbs 2 T melted butter 16 oz of cream cheese 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 tsp zest and 1 T fresh lemon juice 1/2 t vanilla 2 eggs Preparation Preheat oven to 350 Mix crumbs and butter and press into an 8 in sq pan which you brushed with melted butter or sprayed with cooking spray. Best the remaining ingredients together adding the eggs last and one at a time till blended and pour over crust Bake 20-25 minutes until center is just set....

Ingredients Coarse salt ½ pound whole-wheat fusilli 2 heads (2 pounds) broccoli 3 tablespoons vegetable oil ½ teaspoon red-pepper flakes ¼ cup rice vinegar 2 tablespoons smooth peanut butter 3 tablespoons soy sauce 1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced crosswise (1 cup) ½ cup roasted peanuts, coarsely chopped Preparation In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente according to package instructions. Drain, and rinse under cold water; set aside....

Ingredients 4 to 5 garlic gloves, roasted 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 28oz can diced,low salt tomatoes 1 medium white onion, chopped 2-3 small to medium Chinese eggplant, sliced and then cut in half 1/2 cup fresh basil, sliced salt and pepper to taste 8oz penne Optional: fresh mozzarella, diced in small cubes Preparation To roast garlic: Coat peeled garlic lightly in olive oil oil. Bake at 450 degrees until soft and brown but not burnt....

Ingredients 2 racks baby back ribs ( 2 1/2 lbs. approx.) 1 recipe Bourbon Barbecue Sauce, recipe above) Lemon wedges Fresh rosemary sprigs Preparation Preheat oven to 350degrees. Cut the rack of ribs in half crosswise. Rug the ribs paying special attention to the meaty side, with 1/2 cup of the sauce. Lay the rib pieces meat side down in an 11 by 13 inch baking dish. The pieces will overlap slightly....

Ingredients 1 box “No Boil Necessary” Lasagna Noodles 1 large jar (at least 32 ounces) high quality pasta sauce 1 package silken tofu 16 ounces of low-fat or non-fat ricotta cheese 1 large raw egg 16 ounces of low-fat or skim milk mozarella grated 8 ounces of parmesan cheese, grated 1 box frozen spinach, defrosted 4-5 garlic cloves Salt to taste White pepper to taste Nutmeg (1/3 teaspoon) Preparation Heat oven to 375 degrees....

Ingredients 1 cup butter 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 cups quick cooking oats 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips 1/2 cup peanut butter Preparation Grease a 9x9 inch square pan. Melt butter in large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar and vanilla. Mix in the oats. Cook over low heat 2 to 3 minutes, or until ingredients are well blended. Press half of mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan....

Ingredients 1 packed cup cilantro sprigs 12 scallions, dark-green tops chopped, and white and light-green parts cut into 2-inch pieces Zest and juice of 1 lime, plus 2 limes quartered 2 teaspoons red-pepper flakes 1 tablespoon Arabic Seafood Spice Blend 2 teaspoons green mango pickles 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for grill Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 pound okra, trimmed Preparation In a food processor, combine cilantro, scallion tops, lime zest and juice, red-pepper flakes, spice blend, green mango pickles, oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper....

Ingredients 1-2-large chickens,you will want leftovers. (marinade) 1-cup orange marmalade 1/4-cup butter or margerine 2-tblespn-honey (herbs for cavity) 3-long sprigs of Thyme marjarom oragano 3-bay leaves 4-large potatoes 2-tblsp. butter 1/4-tspn garlic powder 1-cup brocolli,carrots colliflower 3-tblspn- butter 1-tspn fresh thyme Preparation look under introduction

Ingredients 4 portions brown rice (about 1 cup uncooked) ¼ cup breadcrumbs 1 tsp Italian seasoning (or simply use Italian- seasoned breadcrumbs) 1 egg white 4 portions orange roughy fillets (about 1 ½ lbs) 3 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped, divided 4 small zucchinis ½ red onion, chopped 1 tsp grated lemon peel 1 lemon, halved Preparation Prepare brown rice according to package directions. Preheat oven to 400ºF. Lightly coat a baking sheet with cooking spray....

Ingredients 2/3 cup sweet kosher wine, such as Manischewitz 2 envelopes unflavored kosher gelatin, such as Kolatin 3/4 cup granulated sugar, plus more for dusting 1 cup seedless strawberry or grape jelly or jam Preparation Line 8-inch square pan with parchment paper and spay with nonstick spray. Set aside. Pour 1/3 cup of wine into small bowl and sprinkle with gelatin. Let stand until softened, about 5 minutes. Combine remaining 1/3 cup of wine and 3/4 cup sugar in medium saucepan over medium heat....

Ingredients 1 pound cooked pasta tossed with 1 TBS oil 1 large sweet red pepper, juliened 1 large sweet green pepper, juliened 1 med zucchini, juliened 3 oz Parmesan cheese, shredded 1/2 cup oil salt and pepper to taste Preparation Heat oil and cook peppers 1-2 minutes. add salt and pepper to taste. add zucchini and heat and toss to combine. Serve with hot pasta. add cheese.

Ingredients 6 tablespoons olive oil 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/4 pound green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces 12 ounces cavatappi 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar coarse sea salt freshly ground black pepper 2 6-ounce cans solid white tuna in olive oil, drained 1 red bell pepper, trimmed and cut into 1-inch slivers 1/3 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced...

Ingredients 1 cup cold water 1 cup cold milk 4 eggs 1/2 tsp salt 2 cups sifted all purpose flour 4 Tb melted butter Rubber Spatula Preparation Put liquids, eggs, and salt into the blender jar. Add flour, then the butter. Cover and blend at top speed for 1 minute. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Add water 1Tb at a time if it’s too thick. Put scant 1/4 cup batter into middle of hot pan (buttered) heat for 60 to 80 seconds....

Ingredients 1 1/2 cup kosher 2 whole head garlic minced 3 sprigs of rosemary Thick Roasting Pan Red onions Parsnip Preparation first 3 ingredients mix with olive oil to make a thick paste Place chunks of Red onion and parsnip in bottom of pan and bake 2-2 1/2 hours on 350 or until meat is 140degrees