Time:

15 min (15 min to prepare, 0 min to cook)

Meal type:

Cocktails

Ethnicity:

Italian

Ingredients:

1/4 cup water
3/4 cup sugar
1  lemon zested
1  lime zested
1/2  lemon juiced
3/4 cup prosecco
2 tablespoons disaronno...
2 tablespoon simple syrup
1 cup ice cubes
1 slice lemon and lime...

Directions:

To make the simple syrup: In a small saucepan, combine 1/4 cup of water with 1/2 cup of sugar over medium heat. Bring to a boil and stir until all the sugar is dissolved. Take pan off heat and set aside to cool.

For the sugar rims: In a shallow bowl, combine 1/4 cup of sugar with the lemon and lime zest. Rub the lemon around the glass rim, making sure to evenly coat both inside and out. Lightly press the rim into the sugar to frost.

In a small pitcher, combine t...

Time:

12 min (0 min to prepare, 12 min to cook)

Meal type:

Side Dish

Ethnicity:

Italian

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large shallot, sliced
1 clove garlic, minced
8 ounce mushrooms, sliced
1 pound asparagus cut...
8 ounce frozen...
1/2 pint teardrop tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
6 tablespoons extra virgin...
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons chopped fresh...
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

Directions:

Warm the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shallot and the garlic and cook until tender, about 2 minutes.

Add the mushrooms and cook until golden, about 5 minutes. Add the asparagus
and artichokes and cook until the asparagus is tender, about 5 more minutes.
Turn off the heat and add the tomatoes, salt and pepper and reserve.
For the Tarragon Vinaigrette:
Combine the oil, vinegar, tarragon, salt and pepper in a glass screw-top...

Time:

30 min (10 min to prepare, 20 min to cook)

Meal type:

Main Dish

Ethnicity:

French

Ingredients:

4  chicken thighs
3/4 teaspoons SALAD:
3/4 teaspoons fresh ground pepper
1 cup diced onion
1 1/2 tablespoons coarsley chopped...
3 cups washed and diced...
1/3 cup dry white wine
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives

Directions:

Arrange the chicken thighs, skin side down, on a cutting board. Using a sharp paring knife, trim off any excess skin at the edges and cut about 1/2 inche deep into the flesh on either side of the thigh bone (this will help meat cook more quickly). Sprinkle the thighs with 1/2 tsp each of the salt and pepper and arrange them, skin side down, in one layer in a non-stick skillet with a tight fitting lid.

Place the skillet over high heat, and when the thighs start sizzling, red...

Time:

15 min (15 min to prepare, 0 min to cook)

Meal type:

Lunch

Ethnicity:

Italian

Ingredients:

8 OZ thinly sliced...
4 cups diced roasted...
1 1/2 cups shredded radicchio
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 teaspoons honey
1 1/2 teaspoons freshly minced...
4  ciabatta rolls

Directions:

Fry the pancetta slices in a large skillet over high heat until crispy. Remove from the pan and set aside.

In a large bowl combine the chicken, radicchio, mayonnaise, curry powder, lime juice, honey, and ginger. Stir to combine.

Slice the rolls in half. Spoon the chicken mixture onto the bottom halves of the rolls. Cover with the crispy pancetta and the top of the rolls. Serve.

Time:

10 min (10 min to prepare, 0 min to cook)

Meal type:

Sauces & Seasonings

Ethnicity:

American

Ingredients:

2 cups ketchup
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
3 tablespoons creamed honey
2 tablespoons yellow mustard
2 clove garlic, minced
4 teaspoons turmeric
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 dash salt

Directions:

Meanwhile make the Honey BBQ Sauce and the Spicy Butter Sauce. In a small saucepan, bring the ingredients for the Honey BBQ Sauce to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and cook until sauce has reduced by half, about 12 minutes, stirring frequently. In another saucepan, bring the ingredients for the Spicy Butter Sauce to a simmer. Remove from heat and let basil infuse in butter for at least 15 minutes. Remove basil.

Time:

5 min (5 min to prepare, 0 min to cook)

Meal type:

Sauces & Seasonings

Ethnicity:

American

Ingredients:

1  lemon zested
1  lime zested

Directions:

Zest fruit and toss with wings

Time:

10 min (10 min to prepare, 0 min to cook)

Meal type:

Sauces & Seasonings

Ethnicity:

American

Ingredients:

1 cup hot sauce (Franks...
1 cup butter
1  lemon, juiced
1  bunch basil
1 dash salt

Directions:

Time:

45 min (0 min to prepare, 45 min to cook)

Meal type:

Appetizer

Ethnicity:

American

Ingredients:

2 qt vegetable...
24  chicken wings...
4  eggs
1/4 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons salt
1 tablespoon fresh ground pepper
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup cornstarch

Directions:

In a large pot, heat vegetable shortening until a deep-fry thermometer reaches 375 degrees F. Line a sheet tray with a wire rack.

Using kitchen shears or a sharp knife, separate the chicken wings into the drummettes and wings, discarding the wing tip joint.

In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, cream, cayenne, 1 tablespoon salt and black pepper. In a paper bag, shake together flour, cornstarch and 1 tablespoon salt. Place chicken in egg mixture and toss well to c...