Appetizers, Hors D’oeuvre, and Snacks, Desserts, Free Recipes

CANDIED PARTY NUTS

Makes 2 cups Ingredients 1 egg white 2 tablespoons water 2 cups whole pecans or walnuts 1/2 cup superfine sugar 1 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 teaspoons ground ginger 1 teaspoon ground cardamom 3/4 teaspoon ground allspice 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander Pinch cayenne pepper Directions Preheat the oven […]

Breakfast and Brunch, Free Recipes

Caramelized Onion Quiche

Makes one 9-inch quiche; serves 6 to 8 Ingredients 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 2 1/2 cups thin sliced yellow onions 3/4 cup heavy cream 3/4 cup whole milk 3 large eggs 1/2 tsp kosher salt 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper 1 1/4 cups grated provolone One 9-inch Pie […]

Appetizers, Hors D’oeuvre, and Snacks, Free Recipes

Cheddar Corn Fritters

Makes 6 to 8 servings Ingredients 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons sugar 1 to 2 teaspoons chili powder, optional Kosher salt, to taste Freshly ground black pepper, to taste 3 ears corn, plus corn milk if available, or 2 cups corn kernels 3 tablespoons diced red or green pepper, […]

Chef's Blog, Free Recipes, Main Dishes

Chicken Fried Rice

Makes 4 to 6 servings The key to good fried rice is using leftover rice, which is drier than freshly steamed. In the interest of keeping it simple, our favorite strategy is to keep a zip-top bag in the freezer where you can empty leftover rice from take-out or home-made […]

Free Recipes, Main Dishes

Chicken-Fried Turkey with Cranberry Relish

Makes 8 servings Inspired by the German influences on regional cuisine, this chicken-friend turkey is our take on an untraditional central Texas-inspired Thanksgiving dish. We made a tangy cranberry relish in place of savory and tart braised cabbage, which is perfectly matched for anything you might find on your holiday […]

Cookies, Free Recipes

Chocolate Mint Cookies

Makes about 3 dozen cookies Ingredients 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter 1 cup sugar 4 1/2 oz semisweet chocolate, chopped and melted 2 eggs 1 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 3/4 teaspoon mint extract 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 4 […]

Free Recipes, Pies and Tarts

Chocolate Pecan Pie

Makes one 9-inch pie This simple variation on pecan pie is for the chocolate-lovers. The chocolate is not overpowering, but is actually a great semi-bitter complement to the otherwise sweet pie. Served warm, the chocolate will be melted and gooey, but served at room temperature, you can enjoy bites of […]