German Spaetzle Dumplings

1 cup all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg ½ teaspoon salt 1 pinch freshly ground white pepper 2 eggs ¼ cup milk 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley Fill a large pot halfway full with water and bring to a boil. Adjust heat so water just simmers. Meanwhile, mix together flour, nutmeg, salt, and white pepper in a medium bowl. Whisk eggs together in a small bowl. Add…

Bengali Chicken Curry with Potatoes

2 tablespoons olive oil 2 large onions, diced 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste 2 large tomatoes, diced 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more to taste 1 teaspoon curry powder 1 teaspoon garam masala 1 teaspoon ground turmeric 1 teaspoon ground cumin 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves – cut into bite-size pieces 2 large red-skinned potatoes, chopped ½ cup fresh cilantro Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir the onions in the…

SEARED CANADA GOOSE BREAST

1 goose breast, both halves Salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary Salt the goose breasts about an hour before you plan to cook them. Keep them in the fridge. Get your smoker or oven to about 175°F to 200°F. For smokers, I use cherry wood here, but use what you have. If you are…

Shrimp Nachos

1 (14.5 ounce) package tortilla chips, or to taste 2 pounds shredded Monterey Jack cheese 1 ½ pounds large peeled and deveined cooked shrimp, tails removed and shrimp quartered 1 cup mayonnaise 4 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro ¼ cup dried minced onion (such as McCormick® Coarse Grind Blend White and Green Onions) 1 ½ tablespoons ground cumin ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper Preheat oven to…

Linzer Tarts

1 ¼ cups unsalted butter, softened ⅔ cup white sugar 2 cups sifted all purpose flour 1 ¾ cups ground almonds ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon 5 tablespoons raspberry jam, or as needed 1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar for decoration, or as needed Beat butter and sugar in a mixing bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. Mix in 1/2 cup flour, then ground almonds…

Elk Steak Marinade

3 tablespoons canola oil 2 tablespoons minced onion 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon ground black pepper 1 ½ pounds elk steak Whisk together canola oil, onion, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, garlic powder, and pepper in a small bowl until combined. Place elk steak in a large resealable plastic bag and pour in Worcestershire mixture. Coat steak…

Original Hot Brown

Sauce: ½ cup butter ½ cup all-purpose flour 3 cups milk 6 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 1 egg, beaten 2 tablespoons heavy cream Sandwiches: 8 slices white bread, toasted 2 pounds sliced roasted turkey 1 tomato, thinly sliced salt and pepper to taste ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese 8 slices crispy bacon Make sauce: Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour; cook and stir until it begins to brown slightly. Gradually…

Puerto Rican Sancocho

3 tablespoons olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 5 cloves garlic, chopped 3 sprigs fresh cilantro, chopped ¼ teaspoon ground white pepper 1 pinch dried oregano salt to taste 1 ½ pounds beef stew meat, cut into small pieces 2 quarts water, or as needed ½ (6.5 ounce) can tomato sauce 2 cubes beef bouillon 1 cup chopped fresh green beans, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces 2 carrots, peeled and sliced ⅓ cup chopped celery 1 large chayote squash – peeled,…

Duck à l’Orange

2 (5 1/2- to 6-pound) Pekin ducks, trimmed of excess fat, necks, gizzards, and hearts reserved Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 cup water 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 medium carrots, coarsely chopped 2 medium tomatoes, coarsely chopped 2 celery ribs, coarsely chopped 1 small leek, white and pale green parts only, coarsely chopped…

Best Ever Jalapeño Poppers

12 ounces cream cheese, softened 1 (8 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese 1 tablespoon bacon bits 12 ounces jalapeño peppers, seeded and halved 1 cup milk 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup dry bread crumbs 2 quarts oil for frying, or as needed Mix cream cheese, Cheddar cheese, and bacon bits together in a medium bowl until well combined. Spoon mixture into jalapeño halves. Put milk in one small bowl, flour…