Fried Tortellini with Marinara Cream Sauce

For the tortellini: 

Mix together ricotta cheese, goat cheese, grated Parmesan, 1 egg, black pepper and a pinch of freshly grated nutmeg in a bowl. 

Lay out the pasta sheets on a lightly floured surface. With a pizza…...
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Uncle Bubba’s Seafood Pot Pie

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease 4 (2-cup) oven safe bowls. Place bowls on a jelly roll pan. 

In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion, celery, mushrooms and cook 6 to 8 minutes,…...
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Stuffed Filet Mignon

Preheat grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates to prevent sticking. 

In a food processor, pulse together cream cheese, goat cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, salt and pepper. 

Cut the roast into round slices between 1/8-inch thick.…...
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Crab Benedict

For the Crab Salad: 

In a large bowl, whisk together all ingredients except for the crab and red peppers. Gently fold in the crab and peppers. Reserve. 

*Cook’s Note: When mixing the crab and peppers, be careful not…...
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Basil Grilled Chicken

Prepare charcoal grill. 

Press the coarsely ground pepper into the meaty side of the chicken breast halves. Stir the chopped basil into the melted butter. Brush the chicken lightly with this mixture. In a small bowl, combine the softened…...
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Salami, Mozzarella and Basil-Tomato Skewers

Soak skewers in water for 30 minutes. Preheat grill or broiler on low heat. 

Wrap each tomato with a basil leaf. 

On each skewer, thread a cube of salami, a cube of mozzarella and a basil-wrapped cherry tomato.…...
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Dry Rub Baby Back Ribs

In a small bowl, stir together all ingredients except the ribs. Rub spice mixture all over the ribs. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate ribs for at least 2 hours or up to 12 hours. 

Preheat the grill to…...
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Beer in the Rear Chicken and BBQ Sauce

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. 

Set up your indoor/oven beer can chicken roaster according to manufacturer’s instructions. Rub the chicken all over with the dry rub making sure to get some around the cavity opening as well. Put…...
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Macaroni and Cheese with Potato Chip Crust

Heat oven to 350 to 375 degrees F. 

Melt 6 tablespoons butter in a large saucepot over medium heat. Add flour and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Whisk in the warmed milk and bring to a boil, continue to…...
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Perfect Storm Pizza

Preheat a large, 2 burner cast iron grill over medium-high heat. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. 

Toss chicken in 3/4 cups of the barbecue sauce. 

Divide the dough in half. On a lightly floured surface roll 1…...
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New York Strip Steaks

In a heavy-duty resealable plastic bag, combine oil, lemon juice, garlic, Worcestershire sauce and pepper. Add steaks to bag. Press the air out of the bag, and seal tightly. Turn the bag several times to distribute the marinade; place the…...
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Chicken on a Can

In a large bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, lemon zest, paprika, celery seeds, salt, black pepper and cayenne pepper. Slather the chicken inside and out with mayonnaise mixture, place it in the bowl and let stand in the refrigerator while…...
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Ropa Vieja

Brown both sides of skirt steak in a pan over medium-high heat. 

Combine all ingredients in saucepan, except for the puree. Cover and simmer for 4 hours. 

With spoon, break up meat while cooking. Add more liquid, if…...
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Filet Mignon with Blackberries

Pat the steaks dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper. In a heavy skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat until almost smoking. Sear the steaks in the hot oil for 3 minutes per side for…...
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Striped Fettuccine with Seafood Sauce

To make both doughs:

Combine the flour and salt in a standing mixer with a dough hook attachment. Add the eggs, egg yolks and olive oil and work the dough until it comes together. Then turn it out onto…...
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Shrimp Po’Bubba’s

For the fry mix:
In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients. This recipe makes a ton, so store it in a large resealable plastic bag in the freezer until you need it.

For the fried shrimp:
Mix…...
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Sugar Ray’s Body Blow Ribs

Combine all the ingredients for the dry rub in a small mixing bowl. Rub the ribs with the dry rub. Wrap in plastic wrap and let marinate in refrigerator for 8 hours or overnight. 

Preheat oven to 275 degrees…...
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Stuffed Beef Tenderloin

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Butterfly the beef tenderloin by cutting the beef lengthwise down the center to within 1/2-inch of other side. Set aside.

In a medium skillet, melt butter and cook shallots and mushrooms until tender. Add…...
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Jerk Chicken

Combine all ingredients except the chicken and lime juice in a food processor and puree until pretty smooth. Place the chicken and lime juice in a mixing bowl and pour about half of the jerk sauce over it, tossing the…...
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Texas Oven-Roasted Beef Brisket

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Make a dry rub by combining chili powder, salt, garlic and onion powders, black pepper, sugar, dry mustard, and bay leaf. Season the raw brisket on both sides with the rub. Place in…...
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