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Willy Wonka: Chocolate Sauce

Willy Wonka: Chocolate Sauce

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1. Heat half-and-half and sugar together in a heavy saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring until sugar dissolves

  • 1 ⁄2 cup half-and-half
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 oz. unsweetened chocolate, chopped
  • 2 oz. bittersweet chocolate, chopped
  • 8 tbsp. butter
  • 2 egg yolks, lightly beaten
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BA's Best Lasagna

BA's Best Lasagna

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Preheat oven to 225°. Mix pork and beef with your hands in a large bowl; season generously with salt and pepper, t...

  • Ragu Bolognese:
  • 2 lb. ground pork
  • 1 lb. ground beef chuck (20% fat)
  • 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 oz. pancetta or slab bacon, chopped
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
  • 1 medium carrot, peeled, finely chopped
  • 6 garlic cloves, sliced
  • 2 Tbsp. tomato paste
  • ¾ cup dry white wine
  • 1 28-oz. can whole peeled tomatoes
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • Béchamel
  • 7 Tbsp. unsalted butter
  • ¼ cup plus
  • 3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
  • 6 cups whole milk
  • 4 oz. Parmesan, coarsely grated (about 1 cup)
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper
  • Pinch of ground nutmeg
  • Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
  • Assembly
  • 1 ¼ lb. dried lasagna noodles (we like De Cecco since they are wide and short)Kosher saltExtra-virgin olive oil (for greasing)
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Meatball Stuffed Cheesy Garlic Bread!

Meatball Stuffed Cheesy Garlic Bread!

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We love a meatball and we love cheesy garlic bread! We pride ourselves on coming up with ways to blow your mind wit...

  • 1 package hawaiian rolls
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella
  • 1/2 cup shredded parmesan
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 jar marinara sauce
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Grit n' Shrimp Cakes

Grit n' Shrimp Cakes

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n medium skillet, over medium-high heat, add 2 tablespoons of the vegetable oil and 2 tablespoons of the butter

  • 3 tbsps vegetable oil
  • 3 tbsps butter
  • 1 celery (rib, chopped)
  • 1/4 cup red onion (chopped)
  • 3 green onions (thinly sliced)
  • 3 tbsps green pepper (chopped)
  • 2 tbsps seasoning salt
  • 1/2 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined, tails removed)
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • grits
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup uncooked quick-cooking grits
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup bread crumbs
  • 2 tbsps mayonnaise
  • 2 eggs (beaten)
  • 4 ozs crabmeat
  • all purpose flour (for dredging)
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Polenta Lasagne

Polenta Lasagne

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Method Bolognese Place the zucchini, celery, cloves and chilli flakes in a food processor or blender and process ...

  • 1.5 lb lean ground beef
  • 21/2 cups of your HOMEMADE MARINARA RECIPE or 3/4 bottle of Ragu Marinara (23.9 oz bottle)
  • 2 -3 tbsp oil
  • 12 oz zucchini, cut into pieces
  • 2 celery ribs, cut into cubes
  • 6 cloves of garlic
  • 1 tbsp chilli flakes/crushed red pepper
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 4 tbsp chopped oregano
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 1/2 cups stone-ground polenta
  • 7 1/2 cups water
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 5 oz parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1/4 cup milk (optional)
  • Salt to taste
  • 8 oz grated cheese (I used a mix of monterey jack and mozzarella)
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CULTURED BUTTER

CULTURED BUTTER

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While some butter tastes nutty and feels warm and just plain sexy on your tongue, other versions are waxy and bland

  • Equipment:
  • 2 1-quart glass jars with lids
  • Large stainless steel bowl
  • Thermometer
  • Stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment
  • Fine mesh colander with large bowl underneath
  • Ingredients:
  • 1 quart heavy cream
  • 3 tablespoons culture (buttermilk, yogurt, sour cream, kefir, or a pinch of freeze-dried culture)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt
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***Red Velvet Rum Cake

***Red Velvet Rum Cake

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This was a stunner for our 2016 dinner!

  • For the glaze:
  • 2 1/2 cups Flour
  • 1/3 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder (not Dutch-processed)
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 tsp Vanilla
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup rum
  • 1 oz Red Food Color
  • 1 tbsp white vinegar
  • 1-1/2 chopped nuts
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 3/4 cup rum
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Espresso Tonic

Espresso Tonic

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Start with six ounces of tonic water on the rocks, then slowly pour the two ounces of espresso on top

  • Fever Tree Tonic
  • Esprsso shot
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Zinfandel Glazed Shallots

Zinfandel Glazed Shallots

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I serves these over Beef Tenderloin -- sometimes with a Goat Cheese Sauce

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons butter
  • 18 whole shallots, peeled, trimmed
  • 1 1/2 cups Zinfandel or other dry red wine
  • 6 tablespoons sugar
  • 3/4 cup apple juice
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Papa in Nevada’s Apple Crisp

Papa in Nevada’s Apple Crisp

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Toss fruit with sugar and nutmeg

  • Fruit Layer:
  • 3-4 3-4 3-4 large apples, sliced
  • 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 1/4 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
  • Crisp Layer:
  • 1/4 1/4 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 3/4 3/4 3/4 c. flour
  • 2 2 2 tsp. baking powder
  • 3/4 3/4 3/4 cup sugar
  • 3/4 3/4 3/4 c. milk
  • 3/4 3/4 3/4 stick melted butter
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