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

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

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
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I tried this once…. it was a pain to put together, but it was really yummy.

ready in about an hour and 5 minutes; serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • tomato sauce
  • flavored croutons
  • grated Parmesan
  • eggs
  • chopped fresh parsley
  • chopped fresh oregano
  • finely chopped rosemary
  • finely chopped thyme
  • garlic
  • Salt and pepper

I tried this once and now I will never eat roast turkey unless its brined.

http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/recipe/0,1977,FOOD_9936_8389,00.html

You might need to buy:
  • For the brine:
  • kosher salt
  • light brown sugar
  • vegetable stock
  • black peppercorns
  • allspice berries
  • candied ginger
  • iced water
  • For the aromatics:
  • cinnamon stick
  • water
  • rosemary
  • sage
  • Canola oil

Best ribs ever.

It takes getting used to wrapping up the ribs so that the juices don’t leak, yet there’s plenty of room to contain them.

Cooking down the glaze takes awhile, but its well worth it.

http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/recipe/0,,FOOD_9936_11125,00.html?rsrc=search

ready in about 275 minutes
You might need to buy:
  • whole slabs pork baby back ribs
  • Dry Rub:
  • kosher salt
  • chili powder
  • ground black pepper
  • cayenne pepper
  • jalapeno seasoning
  • Old Bay Seasoning
  • rubbed thyme
  • onion powder
  • Braising Liquid:
  • white wine
  • white wine vinegar
  • Worcestershire sauce
  • honey

I love this meatloaf recipe. My husband refused to eat meatloaf until he tried this. I leave out the chopped veggies. The glaze is divine.

http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/recipe/0,,FOOD_9936_10215,00.html?rsrc=search

ready in about an hour and 10 minutes; serves 6
You might need to buy:
  • ground black pepper
  • garlic-flavored croutons
  • cayenne pepper
  • chili powder
  • dried thyme
  • whole cloves garlic
  • red bell pepper
  • ground chuck
  • ground sirloin
  • kosher salt
  • egg
  • catsup
  • ground cumin
  • Worcestershire sauce
  • hot pepper sauce
  • honey