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Chai Eggnog

Start to finish: 2 hours 35 minutes (20 minutes active) Servings: 4 2 cups 2 percent milk, divided 3 1/2-inch stick of cinnamon, smashed using the side of a knife 1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise 10 whole cloves 1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorns, coarsely crushed 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 4 cardamom pods, crushed (or 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom) Kosher salt 2 large eggs 1/4 cup sugar Brandy or rum, for flavoring (optional) Grated nutmeg, to ...

December 05, 2012 | | Recipes


Christmas Sangria

Start to finish: 8 hours 30 minutes (30 minutes active) Servings: 8 750-milliliter bottle fruity red wine, such as Beaujolais 1/2 cup fresh clementine or orange juice 1/2 cup unsweetened pomegranate juice 1/2 cup Grand Marnier liqueur 1 firm pear with the skin, cored and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 2 cups) 2 clementines or 1 orange, quartered lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise Seeds from 1 pomegranate 2 tablespoons superfine sugar In a large bowl ...

December 05, 2012 | Associated Press | Recipes


A rich, moist gingerbread cake for Christmas

There is no subtle way to say this. This cake screams Christmas. To start with, it's gingerbread, the aroma alone of which is embedded in the definition of this holiday. That aroma, of course, is paired with an ultra-rich, moist cake that is at once dense, but also light. Then there is the sugar crisp caramelized sides of the cake, which only build to the tender, sweet lemony pear slices that crown the cake. Pair ...

November 28, 2012 | | Recipes


Roast Turkey with Sage Pan Gravy

Serves: 12 / Preparation time: 1 hour Total time: 3 hours One (12 to 14 pound) fresh turkey (or frozen, thawed) 3 tablespoons chopped fresh sage, divided 2 tablespoons canola oil 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 1 ¼ teaspoons kosher salt, divided ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided 1 lemon, halved crosswise 6 garlic cloves, peeled 3 carrots, coarsely chopped 3 celery stalks, coarsely chopped 2 medium onions, coarsely chopped 1 bay leaf 3 ...

November 21, 2012 | | Recipes


Salted Caramel Cupcakes with Pecan Coconut Brittle Crumble and Caramel Swiss Buttercream

Makes 24 cupcakes 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups cake flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup whole milk, at room temperature 8 ounces unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 3/4 cups sugar 4 large eggs Homemade Salted Caramel (Gooey Love) Sea salt Caramel Swiss Buttercream Pecan Coconut Brittle Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line two standard muffin pans with 24 cupcake liners. In a medium bowl, sift ...

November 07, 2012 | | Recipes


No-Bake Caramel Apple Pie

Start to finish: 40 minutes Servings: 8 6 baking apples (such as Fuji or Gala), peeled, cored and sliced 1 tablespoon cider vinegar 14-ounce package caramel candies, unwrapped 1/2 cup half-and-half 1 teaspoon apple pie spice Pinch salt 9-inch prepared graham cracker crust 1/2 cup crumbled shortbread cookies 1/4 cup chopped toasted peanuts 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips In a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat, toss the apple slices with the vinegar. Cook until ...

October 31, 2012 | | Recipes


Apple Hand Pies

Total time: 1 hour, 20 minutes, plus chilling time for the filling and pies Servings: 12 1/2 cup raisins 1 cup rum, brandy or water 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter 4 large tart apples, such as Granny Smith, peeled, cored and diced into 1/4-inch pieces 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup toasted pecan pieces Prepared pie dough for 2 single crust (9- to 10-inch) pies, 36 to 40 ...

October 24, 2012 | | Recipes


Flaky Pie Dough

Total time: 20 minutes, plus chilling time Servings: Enough dough for 6 hand pies or 1 (9- to 10-inch) single-crust pie Note: The cider vinegar is used to help "shorten" the crust, improving the flaky texture. Though you might smell the vinegar as you roll the crust, you should not be able to taste or smell it in the finished pies. 2 1/4 cups (9.6 ounces) flour Generous 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon sugar 1/4 ...

October 24, 2012 | | Recipes


Grape Eyeball Punch

Start to finish: 2 hours (15 minutes active)/Servings: 12 8 cups grape juice 2 cinnamon sticks 1 tablespoon whole cloves 1 tablespoon whole allspice Three 1-inch slices fresh ginger 3 cups green grapes, peeled or not Three 12-ounce bottles ginger beer or ale, chilled In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the grape juice, cinnamon sticks, cloves, allspice and ginger. Bring to a simmer, then remove from the heat. Allow to cool to room ...

October 17, 2012 | | Recipes


Orange Haze

Start to finish: 10 minutes/Servings: 1 3/4 ounce orange liqueur 3/4 ounce milk chocolate cream liqueur 1/2 teaspoon honey Orange zest, to garnish Pour the orange liqueur into a shot glass. Very slowly pour the chocolate liqueur down the side of the glass, then drizzle the honey over the top. Garnish with orange zest.

October 17, 2012 | | Recipes


Creamy Swamp Dip

Start to finish: 10 minutes Servings: 16 3 ripe avocados, peeled and pitted 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup chopped black olives 1/2 cup chopped Peppadew peppers 1/4 cup chopped marinated mushrooms Salt and ground black pepper In a food processor, combine the avocados, cream cheese and balsamic vinegar. Process until smooth. Transfer the mixture to a medium bowl, then mix in the olives, Pappadews and marinated mushrooms. Season ...

October 17, 2012 | | Recipes


Pots of Mud

Start to finish: 10 minutes Servings: 12 1 cup chunky peanut butter 1/2 cup hot fudge sauce 4 to 6 tablespoons half-and-half 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs Pretzels, crisp breadsticks and cookie sticks In a medium bowl, stir together the peanut butter, hot fudge sauce, half-and-half (more or less depending on desired consistency), and graham cracker crumbs. Spoon into small cups, such as shot glasses, and serve with pretzels, breadsticks and cookie sticks for dipping. ...

October 17, 2012 | | Recipes


Sausage, Bean and Spinach Dip

Makes: 6 cups / Preparation time: 15 minutes Total time: 45 minutes Make the ultimate spinach dip by adding ground sausage, pinto beans, cream cheese and Parmesan. It's almost hearty enough to be a main dish. 1 sweet onion, diced 1 red bell pepper, diced 1-pound package hot ground pork sausage 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme ½ cup dry white wine 1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese, softened 1 package ...

October 10, 2012 | | Recipes


Crook’s Corner Shrimp & Grits

Yield: 4 servings. 4 ½ cups water 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup grits, preferably stone-ground ¾ cup grated sharp cheddar cheese Butter, Tabasco and white pepper to taste 1 pound fresh shrimp 6 slices bacon Peanut oil 2 cups sliced mushrooms 1 cup finely sliced green onions 1 large clove garlic, peeled 4 teaspoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons fresh, chopped parsley Salt and pepper Grits: Bring salted water to strong boil in a saucepan. Slowly ...

October 03, 2012 | | Recipes


Smoky Cream of Broccoli Soup with Sharp Cheddar

Start to finish: 45 minutes Servings: 4 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 3/4 pound Canadian bacon, chopped 1 medium yellow onion, sliced (about 1 cup) 2 pounds fresh broccoli (4 cups small florets set aside, the rest, including the stalks, trimmed of tough skin and coarsely chopped) 1 small Yukon gold potato (about 6 ounces), scrubbed and thinly sliced 5 cups low-sodium chicken broth Kosher salt and ground black pepper 1 ...

September 26, 2012 | Associated Press | Recipes


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