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Smoky Sausage-and-Grits Casserole
You can assemble this up to four days ahead, and keep in the fridge; then let it stand at room temp for 30 minutes before baking. Ingredients 1…
Balsamic and Raspberry Chili Glaze
Ingredients 2 cups balsamic vinegar 4 tablespoons brown sugar 1/2 cup orange juice 2 sprigs rosemary 1 teaspoon chili paste 2/3 cup raspberries 1/2 cup butter (1 stick)…
How to Make Roasted Potatoes Crisper
Parboiling potatoes and roughening their surfaces can create a crisp crust. The balance matters: the pieces should soften at the edges while remaining intact. Parboil to the right…
Cream Cheese Espuma
Ingredients 160 g Cream cheese, full fat 340 ml heavy cream 1 g Salt 1 g Pepper Preparation Mix all the ingredients. Pass through the iSi funnel &…
Cheesy Ritz Potato Balls
Ingredients 1 cup cooled mashed potatoes 1/2 cup finely shredded sharp cheddar cheese 1/4 cup grated onions 1 egg, beaten 40 Ritz Crackers, finely crushed, divided 2 cups…
Crispy Green Beans with Sriracha Mayo
Ingredients 1/4 cup canola mayonnaise 1/4 cup low-fat buttermilk 2 teaspoons Sriracha 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 2 1/2 cups whole-wheat panko (Japanese breadcrumbs) 2 teaspoons fresh thyme…
Mustard-Cream Sauce
Ingredients 1 shallot, minced (about 3 Tablespoons) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 garlic clove, minced 1 cup dry white wine 1/4 cup Creole mustard 2 teaspoons sugar 1…
Cucumber Gazpacho with Shrimp Relish
Cool off with this warm-weather favorite. A garnish of fresh shrimp relish provides the finishing touch. Ingredients 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 3/4 pound peeled and deveined medium…
Fried Stuffing Bites with Cranberry Sauce Pesto
Ingredients Leftover stuffing 2 eggs 2 teaspoons milk 1 cup seasoned bread crumbs 1 cup cranberry sauce 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup walnuts Oil, for…
Croissant Turkey Gravy
One of my favorite parts of Thanksgiving dinner is the gravy and it’s one of the hardest parts to master. Adding croissants is a trick to get rich…
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