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5/20/2020 1 Comment

Brunch All-Star Edition

There’s nothing like Sunday brunch on a nice and sunny day! From the delicious breakfast items, to the sweet pastries, and the bottomless mimosas – Sunday brunch is one of our favorite weekend pastimes. If you’re missing it just as much as we are, how about bringing Sunday brunch right to your home! Below are some great recipes from our alum chefs for you to try!

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5/12/2020 0 Comments

World Baking Day

Hop on the baking craze and get ready for World Baking Day by making something sweet and delicious! This fun holiday is a perfect excuse to make those cookies you’ve been meaning to try or that tasty cake you’ve been craving. Bring out your apron and measuring cups! Check out these delightful baking recipes from our alum chefs to get you started.

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5/11/2020 1 Comment

Best Grilling Recipes

Who’s ready to fire up that grill again!? Barbecue season is finally here which means spending more time outside grilling some delicious food! Whether it’s burgers, steak, chicken, or veggies – there’s nothing quite like a delicious grilled meal! Take your grilling up a notch with these mouthwatering recipes from our alum chefs.

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5/8/2020 2 Comments

National Chocolate Chip Day

You can’t think of chocolate chips without automatically thinking of chocolate chip cookies! Which is why in honor of National Chocolate Chip Day, we’ve gathered some of our favorite chocolate chip cookie recipes from our alum chefs for you to try at home! You can thank us later!

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5/7/2020 0 Comments

Best Grilling Tips

The days are longer and the weather is getting warmer, which means it’s time to fire up that grill again! Before you do, we’re here to give you a refresher on some grilling techniques. Whether you’re a grill master or new to the grilling world, here are a few tips and tricks to step up your grilling game.

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4/30/2020 0 Comments

Snack Recipes for Quarantine

Like many of us, being home has given us access to unlimited snacks in our kitchen and being smart about snacking can sometimes be a challenge. Whether you’re running out of treats or simply would like some new ideas, we’ve got some delicious recipes from our alum chefs for you to try!

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4/28/2020 3 Comments

Immune Boosting Recipes

Keeping our immune system strong is key right now and eating healthy foods can help with that! By eating foods that are rich in vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber we help our disease fighting cells remain strong and fight off infectious diseases! Foods that are rich in Vitamin C such as citrus fruits as well as other vitamin rich foods like spinach, garlic, ginger, legumes, and turmeric are some of many immune boosting ingredients that we can incorporate into our diet. Below are some of our favorite immune boosting recipes from our alum chefs for you to try!

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4/27/2020 0 Comments

Date Night at Home

Going out to spend some quality time with our significant other is something that many of us look forward to and is a great way to not only bring couples closer, but to step out for a moment from our busy lives. Why not bring date night home? We’re going to show you how to have date night right in the comfort of your own home with some delicious recipes from our alum chefs. For those of us who don’t like to cook, we have some great restaurants from our alum chefs where you can order some delicious takeout as well!

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4/21/2020 0 Comments

Cinco De Mayo: All-Star Edition

Cinco de Mayo is almost here and we’re going to show you how to have a fun celebration right at home! We’ve got you covered with a full course meal which includes a side, meat and meatless entree, and a dessert. Can’t forget about the MUCH-needed cocktail either! Whether you celebrate Cinco de Mayo or not, below are some delicious must-try recipes from our alum chefs.

Yucatan Guacamole – Chef Stephanie Izard

Ingredients:

3 ripe avocados
Juice 1 lime
2 tbsp This Little Goat Went to Yucatan
½ yellow onion, finely diced
1 roma tomato, finely diced
½ jalapeno, seeded and minced
2 tbsp chopped cilantro

Directions:

Have the avocados and remove the pits.
Scoop the flesh into a large bowl.
Add the lime juice, Yucatan sauce and ½ tsp kosher salt.
Using a large fork or potato masher, mash the avocados until dip reaches desired consistency.
Fold in the onion, tomato, jalapeno, and cilantro until well combined.
Let sit for at least 20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Add more sauce if desired.
Serve chilled or at room temperature.

See the recipe on This Little Goat.

Carne Asada Tacos – Chef Ray Garcia

Ingredients:

1/2 cup (4 fl. oz./125 ml) beer, preferably a white ale
2 Tbs. piloncillo
1 Tbs. dry mustard
3/4 cup (6 fl. oz./180 ml) orange juice
5 Tbs. (3 fl. oz./80 ml) tamari
1 tsp. liquid smoke
1 lb. (500 g) skirt or flank steak
1 yellow onion, thinly sliced
2 serrano chiles, sliced into rings
1 orange, cut into 1/2-inch (12-mm) slices
1/2 cup (1/2 oz./15 g) fresh cilantro leaves
Kosher salt

For the salsa:

3 plum tomatoes
1 red onion, peeled and halved
10 garlic cloves
12 árbol chiles
1/2 cup (1 oz./30 g) chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup (2 fl. oz./60 ml) water
2 Tbs. fresh lime juice
Kosher salt

For the pico de gallo:

2 cups (12 oz./375 g) cherry tomatoes, quartered
1/4 cup (1 1/2 oz./45 g) finely diced yellow onion
1/4 cup (1/2 oz./15 g) chopped fresh cilantro
2 serrano chiles, thinly sliced into rings
3 Tbs. fresh lime juice
Kosher salt

8 handmade or purchased corn tortillas

See Directions on Williams Sonoma.

Zucchini Pizza Tacos – Chef Tim Love

Ingredients:
Pizza Shells:

2 ⅔ cups warm water (105°F)
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
4 ½ teaspoons active dry yeast
7 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon kosher salt
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper

Mini Pizza "Tacos":

1 15 ounce carton whole-milk ricotta cheese
3 pounds zucchini
Ranchero Sauce (see recipe)
1 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
1 cup shaved red onion
30 squash blossoms (optional)
1 bunch fresh chives, cut in 2-inch lengths
Crushed red pepper

See directions on Better Homes & Gardens.
Chef Tim Love’s signature Cucumber Margarita can be found on the Food website.

Polvorones – Chef Duff Goldman

Ingredients:

20 ounces All Purpose Flour
7.5 ounces Powdered Sugar, plus more for tossing
10 ounces Toasted Pecans, chopped
1 tablespoon + 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
5 sticks Unsalted Butter, softened
1/4 tsp. Kosher Salt

Directions:

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
In a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, cream the butter, sugar, salt, and vanilla extract.
Add the flour in a few additions until completely combined.
Add the pecans until combined.
Using a small ice cream scoop, scoop rounds onto a sheet tray lined with parchment paper, 2 inches apart.
Bake for 14-18 minutes.
Let cookies cool for exactly 4 minutes then toss in powdered sugar.

See the recipe on Chef Duff’s website.

Kumquat Paloma – Chef Seamus Mullen

Ingredients:

2 oz tequila
2 Oz fresh squeezed grapefruit juice
4 kumquats, muddled with 1 drop of stevia
4 mandarin slices
Sea salt and Chile rim
Soda floater

See the recipe on Chef Seamus’ Instagram.

Now, who’s ready to dip into that guac!? Yum!

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4/20/2020 1 Comment

Banana Bread and Dessert

Banana bread is all the rage right now and if you’re like us, you’ve been meaning to make some yourself. We’ve made it easy by showing you some delicious variations of banana bread and other banana recipes from our alum chefs! Time to satisfy your craving and get crafty in the kitchen!

Banana Bread – Chef Ludo Lefebvre

Ingredients:

8 oz. Butter
1.5 cups Sugar
4 Eggs
4 Ripe bananas, smashed
1.5 Cups All-purpose flour
1.5 tsp Baking soda
1 tsp Kosher salt
4 oz Butter, melted
Sliced bananas, to garnish as needed

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
Brush melted butter on the inside of your fry pan.
In a stand mixer, cream the butter and sugar until pale and fluffy.
On medium-low speed, add eggs and turn off the mixer to scrape down the sides of the bowl.
Add the smashed bananas and continue mixing.
Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
Add the dry ingredients (all-purpose flour, baking soda, kosher salt) and continue mixing until the batter is well combined.
Pour the batter into the pan to fill half-way.
Place on a sheet pan and bake in the oven for 10 minutes.
Remove and top with sliced bananas if you like.
Continue baking for 30 minutes.
Brush with melted butter to finish.

See the recipe on Chef Ludo’s website!

Mrs. Hollingsworth Classic Banana Bread – Chef Tim Hollingsworth

Ingredients:

1 cup sugar
1/3 cup butter (softened)
2 each eggs
4 ripe bananas mashed cut into pieces
1/3 cup water
1 2/3 cup flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350
Cream your sugar and butter
Beat your eggs in until fluffy
Add bananas and water and continue to beat for 30 seconds on high
Add all your dry ingredients and mix until incorporated (use spatula to mix in any remaining flour from the edges of the bowl)
Prep your baking dish with non-stick or butter and flour
Pour into terrine dish or an oven safe baking dish
Bake for 50-60 minutes

Optional: Bake with lid on for the first 20 minutes

Check out Hollingsworth House for the full video!