Bobby’s Throwdown Pumpkin Pie

Bobby's Throwdown Pumpkin Pie INGREDIENTS Graham Cracker Crust: 1 1/2 cups finely ground graham cracker crumbs 6 tablespoons butter, melted and slightly warm 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon Pumpkin filling: 2…

Roasted Stuffed Cheese Pumpkin

Roasted Stuffed Cheese Pumpkin INGREDIENTS 1 cheese pumpkin 1 baguette, cubed 4 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 shallot, minced 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 cups crème fraiche 2 cups Gruyere cheese, grated 4 Tbsp. kosher salt ¾…

Mushroom Gravy

Mushroom Gravy INGREDIENTS   1 tablespoon  olive oil 1/2 cup  chopped onion 1 1/2 tablespoons  chopped fresh sage 1/4 teaspoon  salt (8-ounce) package presliced mushrooms 1/4 cup  Madeira wine or dry sherry cups…

Thanksgiving Stuffing(s)

Thanksgiving Stuffing(s) Courtesy of Food Network, Epicurious, Cook.com, Martha Stewart, Saveur Magazine, Food and Wine Magazine. CLASSIC VARIATIONS Classic: Melt 1 stick butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 2 cups each diced…

Emeril’s Apple and Cranberry Crisp

Emeril's Apple and Cranberry Crisp INGREDIENTS Unsalted butter, for baking dish 2 1/2 - 3 pounds sweet, firm apples, such as Gala or Braeburn, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/2-inch dice 12 ounces cranberries (fresh or frozen) 1/2…

Fresh Cranberry Relish and Killer Cranberry Sauce

Fresh Cranberry Relish INGREDIENTS   About 12 oz. fresh cranberries 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup orange liqueur (such as Grand Marnier) Zest and juice from 1 navel orange DIRECTIONS Place all ingredients in a food processor;…

Lemon Scented Fresh Cranberry Scones

Lemon Scented Fresh Cranberry Scones INGREDIENTS   1 1/2 tablespoons freshly grated lemon zest (from about 2 lemons; preferably Meyer) 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup sugar plus 3 tablespoons additional if using fresh…

20 Easy Appetizer Toast Toppers

20 Easy Appetizer Toast Toppers Step 1: Slice 1 to 2 loaves of French bread into 1/4-inch-thick rounds.   Step 2: Brush each slice with olive oil or melted butter.   Step 3: Place the rounds on baking sheets and bake…

Ina’s Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms

Ina's Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms- courtesy Ina Garten INGREDIENTS 16 extra-large crimini or button mushrooms 5 tablespoons good olive oil, divided 2 1/2 tablespoons Marsala wine or medium sherry 3/4 pound sweet Italian sausage, removed…

Seared Scallops with Cauliflower Puree

Seared Scallops with Cauliflower Puree INGREDIENTS   2 cups  chopped cauliflower florets 1 cup  cubed peeled Yukon gold potato 1 cup  water 1/2 cup  fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth 1 tablespoon  canola oil 1…

Crunchy Caramel Apple Pie

Crunchy Caramel Apple Pie INGREDIENTS   Pie Pastry for one 9-inch piecrust 1/4 cup sugar 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon salt 5 1/2 cups peeled and thinly sliced apples Crumb Topping 1/2…

Sauteed Escarole with Leeks

Sautéed Escarole with Leeks INGREDIENTS 1/4 cup olive oil 3-4 leeks (white and light green parts), cut into half-moons 4 cloves garlic, sliced 2 heads escarole, torn into 3-inch pieces (about 20 cups) 1/4 teaspoon crushed red…