Recipes
Craig Smith’s Beef Jerky
Courtesy of Craig Smith Makes 40 to 50 Strips Ingredients (Craig says the yield is, “Never Serves Enough”) 1/3 cup reduced sodium soy sauce 2 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce 1 clove garlic, minced or pressed ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper ¼ to ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes or liquid smoke…
“Good Morning America” Breads
Hope you had a chance to see me make bread on Good Morning America. Bread baking is one of America’s original do-it-yourself projects and you’ll be surprised to find out how easy it is with my no-fuss recipes. The rewards are double; you will save money and have a delicious loaf…
"Good Morning America" Breads
Hope you had a chance to see me make bread on Good Morning America. Bread baking is one of America’s original do-it-yourself projects and you’ll be surprised to find out how easy it is with my no-fuss recipes. The rewards are double; you will save money and have a delicious loaf…
Fried Sweet Onion Rings
My favorite beer batter is the perfect coating for these crispy, deep-fried, sweet onion rings. You’ll find the recipe in my cookbook, Sara’s Secrets for Weeknight Meals (Broadway Books, October 2005). Make sure you don’t skip the step where you dust the onions with flour because the batter will slither…
Mashed Potatoes
From Sara Moulton Cooks at Home Everyone loves mashed potatoes, particularly if the meal includes simple gravy. My husband (admittedly an extremist on the subject) swears that he’d be content to make a whole meal out of nothing but mashed potatoes and gravy. There are two main candidates for the…
BTV Recipes
Blueberry Cinnamon Toast Turnovers with Maple Yogurt Sauce Makes 12 turnovers, serving 6 6 tablespoons unsalted butter plus extra for greasing the pan 1 cup blueberries 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 12 slices homemade-style white bread 3/4 cup Greek yogurt 2…
Basic Barbecue Sauce
This basic sauce recipe is easy to double if you are feeding a crowd or just want to have some on hand in the fridge. Makes 2 Cups Hands-On Time: 7 Minutes Total Preparation Time: 27 Minutes 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 garlic clove 2 cups ketchup 1/4 cup cider…
Scrambled Egg and Smoked Salmon Crêpes
Yields 4 servings 8 Basic Crêpes (see recipe below) 2 tablespoons (1 ounce) unsalted butter 8 large eggs 2 tablespoons whole milk 1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 ounces Gruyere cheese 8 ounces thinly sliced smoked salmon Prepare the crêpes. Preheat the…
Creole Spice Mix
Makes about 1/2 cup 4 teaspoons hot paprika 1 tablespoon kosher salt 1 tablespoon garlic powder 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder 1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano 1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme Mix all ingredients in a small bowl.…
Picadillo Sloppy Joes
Picadillo Sloppy Joes Total preparation time: 30 minutes Makes 4 servings (3 ½ cups filling) 1 medium onion 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 pound ground chuck, round, or sirloin One 4½-ounce can chopped green chiles ½ cup pimiento-stuffed green olives 1-cup chili sauce…
Huguenot Torte
Serves 8 o 10 2 large eggs 1 ½ cups sugar 4 tablespoons flour 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder ¼ teaspoon salt 1 cup finely diced tart apple 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Whipped cream for garnish 1 cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts Preheat the oven to 325 F.…
Pimento Cheese
Serves 2 to 4 people 8 ounces sharp cheddar, coarsely shredded ½ cup jarred pimentos, drained and finely diced ¼ cup mayonnaise Homemade style whole wheat bread Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and stir well. Spread the cheese on the bread to make sandwiches and cut into quarters.…
Roasted Vegetable and Fresh Ricotta Sandwiches
Makes 4 Servings Hands-On Time: 35 Minutes Total Preparation Time: 35 Minutes Suggested Accompaniments: Roasted kale and parsnip strips 1 small eggplant (about 10 ounces) 1 large zucchini (about 12 ounces) 1 ½ pounds plum tomatoes (about 6 medium) 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground…
Smoky Fish Chowder
Makes about 9 cups, 4 servings Hands-on time: 20 minutes Total preparation time: 30 minutes 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter 8 ounces Canadian bacon 1 medium onion 2 medium celery sticks 1 pound boiling potatoes, such as Yukon gold or Red Bliss 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon fresh thyme…
Chicken, Shrimp, Peanut and Cashew Stew
Chicken, Shrimp, Peanut and Cashew Stew Serves 6 to 8 1 whole chicken (3 to 4 pounds), cut into 8 pieces with the skin on 3 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice ½ pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined, about 20 shrimp 4 tablespoons dende oil ½…
Grilled Duck Breast on a Honey Roasted Carrot-Farro-Herb Salad with Cider Jus
Makes 4 servings Serve with a pinot noir Two 12-ounce Muscovy Duck breasts Honey Roasted Carrot Farro Salad (recipe below) Cider Jus (recipe below) First score the fat side of the breast by making shallow, crosswise cuts. (This helps the fat melt away into the pan.) Season the breasts well…
Savannah Bee Rosemary Honey and Georgia Peach Chutney Burgers
Serves 4 For Peach Chutney: 1/2 cup cider vinegar 1/2 cup loosely packed brown sugar 1/2 cup Savannah Bee Rosemary Honey 1 large sweet red pepper, seeded, diced 1/4 inch, about 1/2 cup 1 small white onion, peeled and diced, about 1/2 cup 1 small jalapeño pepper, seeded and diced, 2…
Shredded Butternut Squash with Dates and Pistachios
Start to finish: 20 minutes Hands in time: 20 minutes Servings: 4 1 medium butternut squash (1 ½ pounds) 2 medium shallots 1/3 cup shelled natural pistachios 3 large dates 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 4 large mint leaves 1 ½ tablespoons fresh lemon juice Kosher salt Cayenne pepper Peel the…
Rawia Bishara’s Brussels Sprouts with Panko
Adapted from: Olives, Lemons & Za’atar (Kyle Books, 2014) Rawia’s Tip: If you are not a fan of frying, Brussels sprouts can be brushed with oil and oven roasted at 400°F until tender. That being said, I think fried tastes better! Start to finish: 40 minutes Hands-on time: 40 minutes…
Creamy Root Vegetable Soup with Everything Pita Crisps
Start to finish: 1 hour, 20 minutes Hands-on time: 1 hour Servings: 6 (about 10 1/2 cups) 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, preferably grapeseed 1 1/2 cups thinly sliced onion 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1 1/2 pounds carrots, peeled, half cut into 1-inch chunks and half cut into 1/2-inch dice 1…
Sauteed Lemon Chicken with Fried Capers
Start to finish: 45 minutes Hands on time: 45 minutes Servings: 4 1 pound chicken breast cutlets, preferably thin sliced 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, divided 3 tablespoons rinsed, drained and dried capers Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper All-purpose flour (preferably wondra) for dredging the…
Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Cucumber Cantaloupe Salsa and Creamy Feta Dressing
Start to finish: 40 minutes Hands-on time: 30 minutes Servings: 4 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled, divided 1/3 cup low-fat buttermilk 1/4 cup mayonnaise (low-fat if you prefer) 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for brushing the…
Steak with Steak Butter
STEAK BUTTER Start to finish: 10 minutes Hands-on time: 10 minutes Servings: Makes about 16 tablespoons (1/2 pound) 1/2 pound Homemade Butter (see recipe below) or store-bought unsalted butter, cut into tablespoons and softened to room temperature 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 garlic clove, finely minced…
Indian Scrambled Eggs with Pappadams
Ingredients 1⁄4 cup vegetable oil Four 8-inch pappadams 1⁄2 small onion One 1-inch piece fresh ginger 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 large serrano chile 3⁄4 teaspoon ground cumin 1⁄2 teaspoon ground turmeric 8 large eggs 1⁄3 cup plain low-fat or full-fat Greek-style yogurt (see page 49) Kosher salt 1⁄2 pound…