Belongs to Violetdragonfy Vanilla Poached Pears 
Alton Brown aka God of YUM
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I don’t even like pears, and I can’t help but want to eat a huge bowl of this stuff.

http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/recipe/0,1977,FOOD_9936_32758,00.html

ready in about an hour and 5 minutes; serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • water
Belongs to Violetdragonfy Gyro Meat with Tzatziki Sauce 
Alton Brown aka God of YUM
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How do you say “Get in my Belly!!!” in greek? (where’s Louika when you need her)

You might need to buy:
  • ground lamb
  • finely minced garlic
  • dried marjoram
  • dried ground rosemary
  • kosher salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • Tzatziki Sauce:
  • plain yogurt
  • kosher salt
  • olive oil
  • red wine vinegar
Belongs to Violetdragonfy AB's Martini 
Alton Brown aka God of YUM
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Stirred not shaken.

You might need to buy:
  • dry vermouth
  • gin
  • olive
Belongs to Violetdragonfy Mint Julep 
Alton Brown aka God of YUM
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Can’t wait until summer to try this.

Alton dressing up as a “southern gentleman” when he demonstrated this. He eerily looked like the KFC Coronel.

You might need to buy:
  • superfine sugar
  • Seltzer water
  • Crushed ice
  • Kentucky bourbon whiskey
Belongs to Violetdragonfy Daiquiri 
Alton Brown aka God of YUM
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This looked so good when he made it, too bad I was pregnant at the time.

You might need to buy:
  • light rum
  • Simple Syrup
  • Simple Syrup:
  • sugar
  • water
Belongs to Violetdragonfy Sashimi, Chinese Style 
Asian
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serves 6
You might need to buy:
  • dark sesame oil
  • grinds fresh black pepper
  • soy sauce
  • salt
  • dry sherry
  • fresh cilantro.
Belongs to Violetdragonfy Chocolate Peppermint Pinwheel Cookies 
Alton Brown aka God of YUM
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It makes a gooey mess when mixing in the chocolate and candy canes… but they are divine in the end. Perfect Christmas treat.

http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/recipe/0,1977,FOOD_9936_25190,00.html

You might need to buy:
  • all-purpose flour
  • baking powder
  • salt
  • sugar
  • milk
  • vanilla extract
  • egg yolk
  • peppermint extract
  • crushed candy canes or peppermint candies
Belongs to Violetdragonfy Peppermint Cacao Cocktail 
Lush
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ready in about 5 minutes; serves 1
Belongs to Violetdragonfy Chimney Tuna Loin 
Alton Brown aka God of YUM
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I made this, but I used our BBQ grill instead of Alton’s chimney gadget. I was still really yummy, but I think I overcooked it.

TIP: You will need to get tuna steaks from a fishmonger or if your market cuts the tuna to the thikness you want. Trust me getting a thick cut of tuna makes all the difference.

Check out how it looks on his website
http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/recipe/0,1977,FOOD_9936_19290,00.html

ready in about 10 minutes; serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • dark soy sauce
  • honey
  • dry wasabi powder
  • sesame seeds
  • peanut oil
Belongs to Violetdragonfy Squid Vicious 
Alton Brown aka God of YUM
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Made this once, found out husband was allergic to fresh ginger. I loved it, its tasty, easy to make, and hits the spot.

ready in about 30 minutes; serves 2
You might need to buy:
  • squid tentacles and tubes
  • soy sauce
  • cornstarch
  • balsamic vinegar
  • sesame oil
  • thinly sliced garlic
  • minced ginger
  • dried arbol chiles
  • medium dice sweet onion
  • torn-into-strips oyster mushrooms
  • medium dice red bell pepper
  • Freshly ground white pepper