A Cup of Sugar … A Pinch of Salt

Ingredients, per person 2 corn tortillas vegetable oil 2 eggs 1/2 cup pulled pork per tortilla* 1/4 tablespoons canned pinto beans, drained 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1/4 cup chopped tomatoes 1/2 avocado, chopped cilantro / coriander to garnish salt and pepper to taste hot sauce (optional) * this is one of those instances where [...]

Ingredients for the creamy goat cheese dip 1/2 cup spreadable goat cheese, at room temperature 1/4 cup heavy cream 4 tablespoons minced fresh parsley 4 tablespoons minced fresh dill 1/2 teaspoon herbs de Provence salt and pepper to taste 30 Italian breadsticks (i.e. Grisini) — look at the package to see that they are mostly [...]

Ingredients 4 medium apples (I used honey crisps), peeled, cored and sliced 3 tablespoons butter 1/3 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1/4 cup raisins (optional) 2 sheets (1 box) frozen puff pastry, defrosted 1 egg plus 1 tablespoon water, lightly beaten, for egg wash 1/2 cup sliced almonds (optional) Directions Peel and [...]

Ingredients for the Cups 24 wonton wrappers 1/2 cup butter, melted and slightly cooled 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper for the Filling 1 cup rotisserie chicken, chopped 1/2 cup mole sauce 1/2 cup refried beans, warmed 1/2 cup salsa 1/2 guacamole garnishes, such as bell peppers, diced find, scallions, sliced or jalepenos, [...]

Ingredients for the cake 1 yellow cake mix 1 box instant vanilla pudding 3 tablespoons poppyseeds 1/2 cup orange juice 1/2 cup oil 1 cup sour cream 4 eggs for the glaze 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup orange juice 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter Instructions Preheat oven to 350F. Grease a 10-inch bundt pan (or [...]