Recipes

Cocktails/Beverages
Hurricane
Champagne
Limoncello  Sparkle
La Margarita Original
Agua de Jamaica (Hibiscus Tea Flavored Water)
Vianne's Spiced Hot Chocolate (From the movie Chocolat)
Grasshopper (chocolate mint cocktail)
The Best Hot Chocolate
Kinky Rita
James Beard's Brandied Peaches
Kir Royale (aka., Cham-Cham)
The Stratosphere
Russian Quaalude

Breads
Pan de Muertos (Day of the Dead Bread)
The Miracle Boule (French Bread)
Vietnamese Baguettes (Rice Flour Baguettes)
Indian Fry Bread
Croissants - Part Un, Part Deux, Part Trois
Schlotzsky's "Original" Sourdough Bread
Whole Baked Camembert
Zucchini Bread
Walnut Blue-Cheese Coins (great host/hostess gift with wine)
Pate a Choux (Cream Puff Pastry Shells for sweet or savory)
Mrs. P's Cornbread (Caribbean style!)
Cream Cheese Kolaches
Gougeres

Breakfast/Brunch
Blender Hollandaise
Breakfast Strata with Spinach and Gruyere
Cranberry Pear Coffee Cake
Eggs Benedict
Eggs in Pots (Oeufs en Cocotte)
Blueberry Strata
Wild Onion and Spinach Tart
Ultimate Mushrooms on Toast
Classic American Pancakes (with or without buttermilk)
My Family Quiche from Beatrice
Fruit Salad with Honey, Lime, and Mint

Salads
Red Wine Dijon Vinaigrette
Frisee aux Lardons (Frisee Salad with Bacon and Poached Egg)
Crab Louie
A Burst of Camembert on Baby Greens
Pear and Blue Cheese Salad
Ahjaad (Thai Pickled Cucumber)
Crab and Avocado Salad
Retro Wedge Salad and 1916 Roquefort Dressing
Tri-Color Salad with Lime-Honey Vinaigrette
Fresh Tomato and Goat Cheese Strata with Herb Oil
Kid-Approved Chicken Salad
Chicken Salad and Cranberry Brie Toast
Roasted Pear Salad
Salad d'Onglet (or Flatiron Steak)
Southwest Caesar Salad
Winter Salad with a Goat's Cheese Mousse (Salade d'hiver avec une mousse au fromage de chevre)
Chinese Chicken Salad
Classic Cobb Salad
Pinto Bean Salad
Buttermilk Ranch Dressing
French Vinaigrette
Cole  Slaw
Elegant Potato Salad
Fruit Salad with Honey, Lime, and Mint
Texas Sunshine Salad (Citrus and Avocado Salad)
Helen Corbitt's Poppy Seed Dressing
Roquefort Salad with Warm Croutons and Lardons
Winter Salad with Clementine Dressing and Vanilla Bean Candied Walnuts
Grilled Steak Salad with Horseradish Dressing
Arugula, Peach and Piquillo Pepper Salad with Goat Cheese

Soups
Summer Tomato Basil Soup with Basil Cream
Chicken Tortilla Soup
Superb Squash Soup with the Best Parmesan Croutons
Italian White Bean, Pancetta, and Tortellini Soup
Magical Leek Soup (Broth)
Italian Wedding Soup (Minestra Maritata)
Virginia Peanut and Chestnut Soup
Chloe's Vichyssoise
Corn Soup with Coriander
Creme de Carottes au Cumin (Carrot and Cumin Soup)
French Onion Soup (Soup a l'Oignon Gratinee)
Poblano Chicken Chowder (via Canyon Cafe)
Spring Pea Soup
Butternut Squash Velvet
Posole Rojo
Spicy Thai Coconut Chicken Soup (or shrimp)
Sunburst Squash Soup

Starters
Boursin Creamed Spinach (as a dip)
Salsa Mexicana (Pico de Gallo) 
Simmered Tomatillo Salsa (Salsa Verde Cocida)
Roasted Tomato-Jalapeno Salsa (Salsa de Molcajete)
Roasted Tomato-Chipotle Salsa (Salsa de Chile Chipotle)
Guacamole
Bacon-Wrapped Figs
Potato Croquetas with Saffron Alioli
Feta Preserved in Fruity Virgin Olive Oil with Summer Herbs
Smoked Salmon Rolls with Arugula, Mascarpone, Chives, and Capers
Potato Crepes with Smoked Salmon
Crab Dumplings with Garlic-Ginger Dipping Sauce
Les Crepes Sucre (Simple Sugar Crepes)
Beer Cheese
Chiles Rellenos
Grilled Herb Shrimp
Stuffed Mushroom Caps
Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Rumaki (the ultimate cocktail food)
Chicken Chile Cheese Cups
Roquefort-Stuffed Eggs
Grilled Portobello Mushrooms Stacked with Fresh Spinach and Shaved Manchego Cheese
Bacon-Wrapped, Jalapeno and Cheese-Stuffed Shrimp
Roquefort Souffle
Endive Leaves with Roquefort, Honey, and Walnuts
Gougeres
Elote Asado (Mexican Grilled Corn with Crema, Cheese, and Chili)
Piquillo Peppers Stuffed with Goat Cheese

Seafood
Panko Breaded Tilapia Fillets with Homemade Tartar Sauce and Minted Peas
Cioppino (Seafood Stew)
Seared Salmon with Shiitake and Snow Pea Lo Mein
Lobster Stew
Trout with Butter, Almonds, and Frizzled Parsley
Halibut with Brown Butter, Crushed Chickpeas with Olives and Roasted Cumin Carrots
Plank-Grilled Salmon with Dill Sauce
Fish Tacos
Mexican Crab Cakes with Jalapeno Aioli
Fish and Chips (and Mushy Peas)
Pan-Fried Sea Bass (or Halibut) with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce and Broccoli Puree
Seafood Newburg
Grilled Herb Shrimp
Roast Salmon Steaks with Pinot Noir Syrup
California Roll: Sushi 101
Camembert Salmon with Leeks
Bacon-Wrapped, Jalapeno and Cheese-Stuffed Shrimp
Salmon en Papillote
How to Buy, Reheat, and Serve Crab Legs
Seared Scallops, Saffron Risotto, and Beurre Blanc (romantic!)
Sauteed Shrimp with Sweet Potato and Smoked Chile Grits and Green Onion-Cilantro Sauce
Sole with Spinach (Sole aux Epinards)
Crab Imperial Stuffed Portobellos with Spinach Salad
Garlicky Linguine with Seared Shrimp, Chipotle, and Queso Anejo
Salmon Cakes with Chipotle Cream and Arugula
Sausage and Shrimp Jambalaya
Seared Salmon with Spinach and Creamy Roasted Peppers

Chicken
Black Bean-Chicken Tostadas with Salsa and Tangy Romaine 
Braised Paprika Chicken
Mon Poulet Roti (Simple Roast Chicken)
Smoky Shredded Chicken and Potatoes with Roasted Tomatoes (Tinga de Pollo y Papas)
Chicken Pot Pie for Realists
Enchiladas Suizas
Chicken Paillard with Salad Greens and Creamy Parmesan Dressing
Thai-Style Chicken Kabobs
Spicy Chicken with Avocado Sauce
Kid-Approved Chicken Salad
Chicken Salad and Cranberry Brie Toast
Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Lacquered Chicken (Braised Chicken with Soy Sauce and Five-Spice Powder)
Coq au Riesling (Braised Chicken with Reisling and Cream)
Green Chile Chicken Lasagna with Goat Cheese
Sauteed Chicken Breasts with Mushrooms, Sherry, and Cream
Chicken with Bread Bits and Lemon (Pollo Con Migas y Limon)
Chinese Chicken Salad
Grilled Chicken and Peaches with Caramelized Onions and Goat Cheese
Nacholadas (Sour Cream Chicken "Enchiladas" with Salsa and Oozy Cheese)
Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich
"Chicken Fajitas"
Chicken Thighs Diavolo

Turkey
Turkey Osso Bucco

Beef
Green Chile Cheeseburgers  
Porterhouse Steak with Black Olive Vinaigrette
Picante Pot Roast
Steak, Guinness and Cheese Pie
Steak au Poivre (Filet with Black Pepper and Cognac Cream Sauce)
Beef Bourguignon
Morton's Porterhouse Steak
Chicken Fried Steak
Tom's Tri-Tip with Lemon-Thyme Vinaigrette
Ginger-Soy Flatiron Steak with Grilled Green Onions
Bitchin' Meatloaf with Awesomesauce
Salad d'Onglet (or Flatiron Steak)
Awesome Crispy Tacos
Chili Con Carne (Chili)
Soy-Marinated Flank Steak with Asian Pesto and Wasabi-Mashed Potatoes
Grilled Peppered Beef Tenderloin with a Morel Mushroom Cabernet Sauce and Whipped Yukon Gold Potatoes
"Santa Maria Style BBQ" Oakwood Grilled Tri-Tip
Beef Goulash
Beef Wellington (aka., Boeuf en Croute)
Swedish Meatballs
Ultimate Diner Burger with Bacon and Egg
Seared Steak with Red Onions, Spinach, and Roquefort
Maple-Balsamic Marinated Steak with Grill Pear Salad
Beef Short Ribs with Bacon and Herb Sauce
Close to Katz's Pastrami
Truffle Butter
Grilled Steak Salad with Horseradish Dressing
New Mexico Picante Roast Tacos
Peppa Marinated Flank Steak Tacos
Albondigas Salvador

Pork
Pork Meatball Banh Mi
Jerk Pork Tenderloin
Best Barbecue Ribs
Brined Pork Chops with Balsamic Glaze and Grilled Potato Fries
Cider and Sage Pork
Pork and Tomatillo Burritos (El Metate?)
Arista (Tuscan Roast Pork Loin)
Toasted Ham and Smoked Gouda Sandwiches with Caramelized Onions and Arugula
Grilled Cumin-Lime Pork Tenderloin Tacos
Michael Symon's "Yiayia's Smoked Pork Ribs"
Fontina and Prosciutto Stuffed Pork Chops with Fried Polenta Squares and Roasted California Grapes
Sausage and Shrimp Jambalaya
Posole Rojo
Pasta
Fettuccine with Cherry Tomatoes, Avocado and Bacon 
Fettuccine Alfredo
Spaghetti with Tomato Confit, Basil, and Parmesan
Spaghetti Aglio E Olio (Spaghetti with Garlic and Chile)
Rigatoni alla Toto (Rigatoni with Sausage Cream Sauce)
Wild Mushroom, Leek, and Gorgonzola Lasagna
Goat Cheese-Arugula Ravioli with Tomato-Pancetta Butter
Butternut Squash Tortellini with Brown Butter Sauce
Classic American-Style Macaroni and Cheese
Fettuccine with Morel Mushrooms and Country Ham
French Lasagna Mardi Soir
Green Chile Chicken Lasagna with Goat Cheese
Ragu alla Bolognese (Luscious Meat Sauce for Fresh Pasta)
Fresh Tomato Marinara
Provencale Oven-Roasted Tomato Sauce
Sopa de Fideos (Mexican Pasta)
Lasagna with Chicken, Wild Mushrooms, and Fontina Cheese
Stuffed Shells with Homemade Marinara Sauce
Fresh Egg Noodles
Garlicky Linguine with Seared Shrimp, Chipotle, and Queso Anejo
Desert Fire Pasta (Southwestern pasta via Canyon Cafe)
Brio Tuscan Grille - Pasta alla Vodka
How to Make a Heart-Shaped Pizza!

Other Mains
Truffle-Scented Mushroom Risotto
Goat Cheese Tart
Galettes Poireau-Fromage (Buckwheat Crepes with Leeks and Cheese)
Schlotzsky's "Original" Sandwich
Classic American-Style Macaroni and Cheese
Chiles Rellenos
Soft Mozzarella Poached with Tomatoes and Basil
Bouchon Croque-Madame (Ham and Cheese Sandwich with Fried Egg and Mornay Sauce)
Mushroom Crepes with Poblano Cream Sauce (French-Mexican Fusion)
Grilled Portobello Mushrooms Stacked with Fresh Spinach and Shaved Manchego Cheese (perfect grilled vegetarian entree!)
Savory Swiss Chard Tart
Stuffed Summer Sandwich
Wild Onion and Spinach Tart (aka., Kick-Ass Summer Tart)
Roquefort Souffle
Ultimate Mushrooms on Toast
How to Throw a Raclette Party
Garlicky Grilled Portobello Mushrooms with Smoky Tomato-Chile Salsa (for tacos!)
Crispy Polenta Cakes with Wild Mushroom Ragout
Sides
Truffle-Scented Mushroom Risotto
Boursin Creamed Spinach
Corn Souffle
Roasted Vegetables
Whipped Chipotle Sweet Potatoes
Gratin Dauphinois
Boulangere Potatoes
Drunken Pintos with Cilantro and Bacon (Frijoles Borrachos)
Mexican Achiote Rice (Arroz Amarillo)
Hom Jiew (Thai Fried Shallots)
Coconut Rice
Spring Vegetable Tumble
Morton's Mashed Potatoes
Classic American-Style Macaroni and Cheese
Smoked and Roasted Corn
Mexican Red Rice (Arroz Rojo)
Mexican White Rice (Arroz Blanco)
Tom Colicchio's Pan-Roasted Carrots
Pinto Bean Salad (perfect with bbq)
Hatch Chile Macque Choux (with or without the chiles)
Sopa de Fideos (Mexican Pasta)
Cranberry Chutney with Orange and Ginger
Mushroom and Gruyere Bread Pudding
Cole Slaw
Creamed Swiss Chard with Lemony Breadcrumbs
Elegant Potato Salad
Fruit Salad with Honey, Lime, and Mint
Hatch Chile and Cheddar Corn Pudding
Toasted-Pecan Green Beans
Cheater's Polenta
Robin's Tex-Mex Rice
Elote Asado (Mexican Grilled Corn with Crema, Cheese, and Chili)
Roasted Rosemary Potatoes (aka., Cashmere Potatoes)
Smashed Candied Sweet Potatoes

Desserts
Coconut Ice Cream 
Chocolate Pots de Creme
Texas Hill-Country Peach Cobbler, Part 2
Italian Shortbread with Almonds and Jam
Creme Brulee
Wine Jelly with Grapes
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Coconut Cake with Marshmallow Icing
Giandua Souffles
Ginger, Lemon, and Mint Granita
Powder Puffs (Little Cakes with Raspberry Jam and Cream)
Coeurs a la Creme
Homemade Bread Pudding
Crepes Suzette
Mascarpone-Filled Cake with Sherried Berries
Morton's Legendary Hot Chocolate Cake
Pastelitos de Boda (Mexican Wedding Cookies)
Chocolate Bread Pudding
Cherry Clafoutis
Perfect Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Bars
Long-on-Strawberry Shortcake
The Driskill's 1886 Room Chocolate Sheet Cake
Craggy Chocolate Cake
New York Cheesecake
Bouchon Strawberry Sorbet
French Snow Eggs (Oeufs a la Neige)
Ile Flottante (Floating Island)
Vianne's Spiced Hot Chocolate (From the movie Chocolat)
Bissinger's Chocolate Cinnamon Chile Cake
White Chocolate Tamales
Madeleines with Lemon Curd (Madeleines a la creme au citron)
Creme Patissiere (Pastry Cream)
Strawberry Tartlets
Mini Pavlovas with Pastry Cream and Berries
Chocolate Truffles au Naturel
Baseball Cupcakes with Homemade Butter Cream Frosting
Apple Crostata
Crisp Chewy Meringues
Harry's First Birthday Cake: Chocolate Layer Cake (perfect for 11th or Harry Potter fan's birthday!)
Profiteroles (Choux Pastry Buns with Pastry Cream and Chocolate Ganache)
Ruth's Strawberry Rhubarb Pie
Tarte au Chocolat (Chocolate Tart)
Texas Ranger Cookies
James Beard's Brandied Peaches
Fudgy Nutella No Bake Cookies
S'Mores Cupcakes
Double Chocolate Pate with Raspberry Coulis
Beijinho de Coco (Brazilian coconut candies)
Chocoflan (aka, Impossible Cake)
Pumpkin Creme Brulee
French Pear Cake
Halloween:
Chocolate Orange Cupcakes with Limoncello Frosting
Witch Hat Cookies
Soul Cakes
Aztec Chocolate Skulls
Christmas:
Peppermint Bark
Meringue Mushrooms
Lacy Nut Cookies
Seven Layer Jello
Galette des Rois
Buche de Noel

Sauces, Stocks, and other Important Stuff
Basic Brown Veal Stock
Demi-Glace
Lone Star Dry Rub
Blender Hollandaise
Hollandaise Sauce
A Note on Champagne
Au Jus
Bordelaise Sauce Ce Soir (With or Without Mushrooms)
Mornay Sauce
Pinot Noir Syrup
Guacamole Taquero
Tzatziki Sauce
Creme Patissiere (Pastry Cream)
Fresh Tomato Marinara
Provencale Oven-Roasted Tomato Sauce
Roasting and Freezing New Mexican Hatch Chiles
Green Chile Sauce
French Vinaigrette
James Beard's Butter Cream Frosting
Cranberry Chutney with Orange and Ginger
How to Trow a Raclette Party
Tuscan Tomato, Basil, and Mint Vinaigrette (Great with lamb, chicken, and fish!)
Slow-Cooked Garlic Mojo
The Incredible Edible Cure for Burns
Truffle Butter
Homemade Mexican Crema/French Creme Fraiche
Cranberry-Jalapeno Chutney

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