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Daniel Boulud’s Madeleines
By Cubby
Whisk baking powder, salt, and flour in a small bowl
- baking powder
- kosher salt
- all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- large eggs
- granulated sugar
- light brown sugar
- honey
- finely grated lemon or orange zest
- (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, melted, warm
- Nonstick vegetable oil spray
- Powdered sugar
- Three 20-cake mini madeleine pans or one 12-cake regular madeleine pan
Shrimp Fra Diavolo Bites
By Cubby
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F
- Olive oil cooking spray, for the muffin tin
- 2 fresh pasta sheets, each cut into 3-inch squares
- 3 /4 cup part-skim ricotta
- 1 1/4 teaspoons Calabrian chile paste
- 1 /2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 /4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 /3 cup jarred marinara
- 6 extra-large shrimp, butterflied in half
- 12 small fresh basil leaves
Mini Lobster Cheesecakes
By Cubby
Decadent and delicious mini lobster cheesecakes are perfect appetizers, or serve with a dinner made up of many smal
- 2 cups finely crumbled round buttery crackers
- 1 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
- 6 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 large egg white
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup finely chopped green onion
- 3 (6 ounce) lobster tails, meat removed and finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
- 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 2 large egg yolks
- Garnish: fresh dill
Creamy Mascarpone Herb Grits
By Cubby
Recipe courtesy Carla Hall
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 2 1/2 cups vegetable stock, plus more if necessary
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 1/2 cups stone ground grits
- Salt
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
Halibut in Cartoccio
By Cubby
Recipe courtesy Anne Burrell
- 2 zucchini, green part only, julienned
- 1 small butternut squash, top part only, peeled and julienned
- 1 pint Brussels sprouts, leaves pulled apart
- 1 large leek, julienned
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon picked thyme leaves
- Kosher salt
- 4 (6-ounce) halibut fillets
- 4 slices lemon
- 2 cups dry white wine
- Special Equipment: Parchment paper
Grand Marnier Chocolate Truffles With Pistachios
By Cubby
Chop the chocolate and put in a heatproof bowl
- 12 ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- Pinch of salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup Grand Marnier
- Chopped pistachios, for coating
Coconut Macaroons
By Cubby
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- 14 ounces sweetened shredded coconut
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 extra-large egg whites at room temperature
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Filet of Beef - High Heat Method
By Cubby
Preheat the CLEAN oven to 500 degrees F
- 1 whole filet of beef (4 to 5 pounds), trimmed and tied
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon coarsely ground black pepper
Remoulade Sauce
By Cubby
Put all ingredients in a large bowl and whisk to combine
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons sweet relish
- 1 teaspoon seafood seasoning
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh tarragon
- Dash white vinegar
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 1/2 shallot, finely minced
- Kosher salt, if needed
- Cracked black pepper
Prosciutto-Wrapped Mozzarella & Basil
By Cubby
Arrange 8 slices of prosciutto flat on a cutting board and put a piece of basil on one end of each slice
- 8 thin slices prosciutto (preferably imported), halved lengthwise
- 8 large basil leaves, torn in half
- 8 small fresh mozzarella balls (about 1-inch in diameter), halved
- 8 ripe grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil