Pound Cake with Lemon CreamIngredients4 slices prepared pound cake1 cup light whipped topping2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zestMint sprigs, optionalDirectionsArrange pound cake on individual plates. Mix together whipped topping, lemon juice and lemon zest. Mix well and spoon mixture over pound cake. Garnish with mint spri...

Creepy Cookie CakeIngredients1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened to room temperature1/2 cup sugar1 cup sour cream1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 (8-ounce) container whipped topping (recommended: Cool Whip)1 1/2 cups crushed chocolate sandwich cookies plus 10 whole cookies (recommended: Oreo)1 (9-inch) chocolate pie crustDirectionsCombine softened cream cheese and sugar in mixing bowl. Beat with an electric mixer on low speed until creamy. Add sour cream and vanilla, beat until well combined....

Cookies and Cream CakeIngredientsCooking spray2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for pans3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa2 cups granulated sugar1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon kosher salt3 large eggs, plus 1 egg yolk1 cup unsalted butter, melted1 cup buttermilk1 1/2 cups finely crumbled chocolate sandwich cookiesCookies and Cream Cheese Icing, recipe followsDirectionsPreheat the oven to 350 degrees F.Spray 2 (9-inch) cake pans with cooking spray and dust with flour.In...

Rosemary Grilled Chicken Thighs and Wild Mushroom SauceIngredients1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighsExtra-virgin olive oil, for drizzlingCoarse salt and black pepper3 stems fresh rosemary, leaves stripped and chopped1 cup chicken or vegetable stock1-ounce dried porcini mushrooms2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil1/8 pound, 4 slices, pancetta, chopped, available at your deli counter or 3 slices bacon, chopped2 cloves garlic, crushed1 large shallot, chopped2 portobello mushroom caps,...

Savory Grilled Chicken SauceIngredients1/2 cup distilled vinegar1/2 cup lemon juice1/2 cup corn oil1 tablespoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper1 1/2 tablespoons dry mustardSprinkle cayenne pepperDirectionsPreheat grill.In a bowl, mix all ingredients together. Pour mixed ingredients into a small saucepan. Over medium heat, bring sauce to a boil, stirring frequently. Remove saucepan from heat. While the chicken is grilling, use a pastry brush to apply sauce onto each piece of chick...

Pat's Beer Can Grilled ChickenIngredientsBeer Can Chicken Rub:2 tablespoons smoked paprika2 tablespoons salt2 tablespoons onion powder1 tablespoon cayenne pepper1 tablespoon ground cumin2 teaspoons dried thyme2 teaspoons dried oregano2 teaspoons black pepper2 teaspoons garlic powderFor the Chicken:4 pounds chicken, washed and driedVegetable oilBeer Can Chicken Rub1 (12-ounce) can beerDirectionsFor the chicken rub:In a small bowl mix all the ingredients together and use for the grilled chicken. You...

Warm Potato-Tomato SaladIngredients1/2 cup finely minced red onion3 tablespoons Dijon mustard3 tablespoons red wine vinegar, divided1/2 teaspoon sea saltFreshly ground black pepper1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil1 teaspoon finely minced fresh tarragon leaves2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, skin on, cut into 1-inch chunks2 cups diced tomato, skin on, including seeds and juiceFor the vinaigrette:In a bowl, whisk together the onion, mustard, 2 tablespoons of the red wine vinegar, salt and pepper. Gradually...

Pesto Potato SaladIngredients1 1/2 pounds small red potatoes1 yellow pepper, cored, seeded and coarsely chopped (about 3/4 cup)1 red pepper, cored, seeded and coarsely chopped (about 3/4 cup)1/3 cup Basil Pesto, recipe followsSalt and pepperDirectionsPut the potatoes in a large steamer basket over boiling water and steam for 20 minutes, or until they are cooked though, but the skins remain intact. Set them aside until they are cool enough to handle. Quarter the potatoes and put them in a large bowl....

Spring Garden Potato SaladIngredientsDressing:2 cloves garlic, peeled2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt1/2 cup mayonnaise2 1/2 tablespoons white wine vinegarFreshly ground black pepperSalad:8 cups water2/3 cup dry white vermouth3 cloves garlic, smashed2 tablespoons kosher salt plus additional for seasoning1 sprig fresh thyme1 bay leaf4 black peppercorns2 pounds small red-skinned waxy potatoes, sliced into 18-inch-thick rounds5 medium carrots, peeled and sliced into 18-inch-thick rounds1 bunch radishes,...