FINE DINING MONSTER

  Aussie Twisted Vegemite Breadsticks Ingredients 14 oz puff pastry (thawed) vegetable oil 1 Tbsp butter , softened 1 tsp yeast extract (like vegemite or marmite) 1/4 tsp rosemary (chopped) - optional 1/4-1/3 cup Parmesan (freshly grated) Instructions Preheat the oven to 400F. Brush thawed puff pastry with vegetable oil. Mash together the butter, yeast extract, and rosemary. Spread on thawed puff pastry. Sprinkle liberally with Parmesan cheese. Cut in 10 strips (I used a ravioli wheel but a knife works well, too). Twist on a lined baking pan. Bake at 400 F for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and crisp. Let cool. Serve in jars or a cloth-lined bread basket.  

  Cornbread Muffins Ingredients Cooking spray 1 1/2 cups (about 6 3/8 oz.) all-purpose flour 1 cup (about 5 oz.) medium-ground yellow cornmeal 2 Tbsp. granulated sugar 2 tsp. baking powder 1 1/4 tsp. kosher salt 1 1/4 cups whole buttermilk, at room temperature 1/2 cup (4 oz.) unsalted butter, melted and cooled to room temperature 2 large eggs, at room temperature Salted butter, for serving Honey, for serving Directions Prepare oven and muffin tray: Preheat oven to 400°F. Coat a 12-cup muffin tray with cooking spray or line with paper liners. Combine dry ingredients: Whisk together flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Combine wet ingredients: Whisk together buttermilk, butter, and eggs in a medium bowl. Mix ingredients: Create a well in the center of the flour mixture. Gradually pour bu...

  Arkansas Heavenly Tomato Cake Ingredients Cake: Baking spray with flour 1 2/3 cups granulated sugar 1 cup (8 oz.) unsalted butter, softened 2 large eggs 2 cups (8 1/2 oz.) all-purpose flour 5 Tbsp. Dutch-process cocoa blend (such as Hershey’s Special Dark) 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 1/4 tsp. baking soda 3/4 cup tomato juice Frosting: 1/2 cup (4 oz.) unsalted butter 6 Tbsp. whole milk  1/4 cup Dutch-process cocoa blend (such as Hershey’s Special Dark)  4 cups (16 oz.) powdered sugar, sifted (about 5 cups) 1/4 tsp. kosher salt Directions Preheat oven and prepare baking sheet: Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat a 10- x15-inch rimmed baking sheet with baking spray; set aside. Combine butter, sugar, and eggs: Beat together sugar and butter in a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment...

  Instant Pot Red Posole Ingredients 2 pounds pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes 1 medium onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, pressed 1 teaspoon New Mexico chili powder 1 teaspoon garlic salt 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper ½ teaspoon chipotle chile powder ½ teaspoon ground cumin 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth 1 (14.5 ounce) can red enchilada sauce 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles ⅓ cup chopped cilantro 1 (15 ounce) can golden hominy, drained Directions Combine pork, onion, garlic, chili powder, garlic salt, oregano, black pepper, chipotle powder, and cumin in a large bowl; set aside. Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Sauté function. Heat olive oil in the pot. Cook and stir pork mixture in hot oil in s...

  Black Olive Tapenade with Figs and Mint Ingredients 3/4 cup pitted oil-cured black olives 3/4 cup pitted kalamata olives 6 small dried figs, coarsely chopped 2 tablespoons capers, rinsed 2 small garlic cloves, crushed 1/4 cup packed mint leaves 4 anchovy fillets 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt Freshly ground pepper Bagel chips, for serving Directions In a food processor, pulse the olives, figs, capers, garlic, mint, anchovies and olive oil until the tapenade is thick and somewhat chunky. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer the tapenade to a bowl, cover and refrigerate until chilled. Serve with bagel chips.  

  Camembert Baked in the Box Ingredients One 8-ounce wheel of Camembert, unwrapped Crackers and apple slices, for serving Directions Preheat the oven to 375°. Set the box of cheese in a baking dish and bake, uncovered, until just melted, about 15 minutes. Slice off the top rind and serve immediately with crackers and apple slices.

  Cherry Cheesecake Brownies Ingredients 1 (8-oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup powdered sugar 4 large eggs, at room temperature 3/4 tsp. kosher salt, divided 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/3 cup Dutch-process cocoa 1/2 cup unsalted butter 1/2 cup 60% cacao bittersweet chocolate chips (from 1 [12-oz.] pkg.) 1 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar 1 tsp. vanilla extract 3/4 cup cherry pie filling (such as Lucky Leaf) Directions Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat an 8-inch square metal baking pan with cooking spray; line with parchment paper or aluminum foil, leaving a 2-inch overhang on all sides. Set aside. In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar with an electric mixer on low speed until light and fluffy, about 1 minute. Add 1 of the eggs and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt; beat until just combine...