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Cranberry Salsa

unnamed-1Salsa is my go-to snack and always such a crowd pleaser when you’re entertaining.  This just LOOKS like the holidays, doesn’t it??  Gorgeous cranberry red, green from cilantro and jalapeño and green onions….It combines simmered, softened cranberries with the crunch of fresh cranberries chopped in the food processor. You have to add some sugar so they’re not too bitter.  The recipe is easy and you can always get creative and fold it into rice for a little cranberry flavor.  I love serving it with shrimp to dip into the delish!

To order the incredible cranberries showcased in my “What’s in Season” segment on AMHQ, check out Cape Cod Select who ships cranberries all year long!

Cranberry Salsa

Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh cranberries
  • 3 Tb water
  • Juice and zest from 1/2 an orange
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 jalapeno chopped
  • 3 scallions chopped
  • handful of fresh cilantro chopped
  • juice from 1/2 lime
  • pinch of kosher salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Combine 1 cup cranberries, water, sugar and orange juice and zest in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer and keep on low/medium until cranberries soften and pop, about 30 minutes.
  2. Add jalapeño, scallions, cilantro, lime juice and salt.
  3. Chop the second cup of cranberries in food processor. Add fresh chopped cranberries to salsa.
  4. Combine and serve with chilled shrimp or chips.
https://whatsonparkersplate.flywheelsites.com/2014/11/cranberry-salsa/

Cranberry Dream Martini

unnamedThis is a total frou-frou drink.  And I love it.  Ever since I discovered Rumchata, I’ve been trying to incorporate it into all my cocktails.  UM, YES.  Light pink, luscious, creamy martini that packs a punch.  Careful you don’t overdo it, y’all!  Serve this up at the Thanksgiving table and

Cranberry Dream Martini

Ingredients

  • 1 shot vanilla vodka
  • 1 shot Rumchata
  • 2 shots cranberry juice
  • 1 shot heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Chill over ice and serve in a martini glass.
  2. Garnish with cranberry and mint.
https://whatsonparkersplate.flywheelsites.com/2014/11/cranberry-dream-martini/
”Gobble Gobble, drink 2 of these and you’ll Wobble!” LOL!

 

 

Chef Bill Lipscomb’s Sweet Potato Pie

bill 2This pie is the bomb dot com, y’all.  Chef Bill Lipscomb, who is one of the talented Chefs on Food Network’s Holiday Baking Competition (airing on Food Network Sundays at 9pm EST) joined me on set to share his decadent sweet potato pie recipe.  It’s off the chain.  For real.

Bill got a degree in physics before pursuing his passion for all things delish, studying culinary arts in France for nearly 2 years.  Hey, they say baking is a science, right?  This dude has it down!  Now he’s baking his way to stardom— and this pie is proof!

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Check out the recipe below…

Chef Bill Lipscomb’s Sweet Potato Pie

Ingredients

  • 2 cups sweet potato puree (canned or fresh)
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 egg
  • 2 Tb vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp allspice
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 335, place rack in middle of oven.
  2. Place sweet potato puree in a bowl, mix in brown and white sugar.
  3. Stir in cream, egg and vanilla.
  4. Stir in spices.
  5. Pour into ready made pie crust (9 inch) that has been baked for 15 minutes.
  6. Bake until just set, about 40 minutes.
  7. Let cool for 2 hours, cut and serve.
https://whatsonparkersplate.flywheelsites.com/2014/11/chef-bill-lipscombs-sweet-potato-pie/

Celery Gruyere Gratin and Roasted Radishes with Rosemary Brown Butter

Celery gratinWhen it comes to holiday side dishes, celery is like the wallflower of the party— barely noticed, while the big personalities like green beans and mashed potatoes take the spotlight.  But the normally overlooked celery takes center stage in this recipe, by Food and Lifestyle Expert, Chadwick Boyd and Josie’s Organics.  OMG.  Add some cheese and cream and prepare to be transported to celery HEAVEN.  Plus, it’s low carb!  You can see by the pic below that Chadwick’s recipes have transported me to heaven!

chadwick beets

Next up on the Veggie Hall of Fame: RADISHES!  I always think of the fairytale, Rapunzel when I cook with radishes…Remember, the poor husband who stole radishes from the witch’s garden to satisfy the cravings of his pregnant wife?  Then the witch took Rapunzel as his debt to her!  Well, this recipe has a happily ever after in your belly!  You will feel like stealing scarfing down these radishes when you taste them…

stealing radishes

I swear, a little roasting and radishes take on the flavor and consistency of potatoes.  Try them!  The rosemary brown butter is the finishing touch that makes them #meltinyourmouth.  OMG.

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Celery Gruyere Gratin and Roasted Radishes with Rosemary Brown Butter

Ingredients

    For the celery
  • 1 bunch Josie’s Organics celery
  • 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small sweet onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, plus a few sprigs for garnish
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1½ cups low sodium chicken stock
  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup Gruyere cheese, finely grated
  • Kosher salt and fresh black pepper to taste
  • For the radishes
  • 1 bunch Josie’s Organics radishes, washed, roots and stems/leaves removed and set aside*, cut in half
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • ¾ teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped

Instructions

    For the celery
  1. Preheat oven to 400°.
  2. Remove leaves from celery, wash leaves and place in a small bowl of ice water. Finely chop one rib of celery and place in the ice water with the leaves. Set aside.
  3. Trim ends of remaining ribs of celery and peel the outer strings with a vegetable peeler. Cut ribs into 3-4 inch pieces.
  4. Heat a large skillet on medium-high. Add olive oil and butter, allowing butter to melt slightly. Stir in garlic and onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Place celery pieces into pan and pour chicken stock over them. Add salt and thyme leaves. Bring to a boil. Turn the heat down to medium and let simmer uncovered for 15-20 minutes until the celery is just tender (use a knife to test).
  5. Transfer ingredients to a 9×13-inch baking dish. Pour cream over celery and sprinkle Gruyere evenly on top. Season with Kosher salt and pepper and garnish with sprigs of thyme.
  6. Bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes until golden and bubbly.
  7. Remove reserved celery bits and leaves from water, pat dry and scatter on top.
  8. DRESS IT UP! Sometimes more cheese is a good thing. To make this dish a little richer and gooey-er, layer additional thin slices of Gruyere over the celery during the last 3-5 minutes of baking. Turn up the oven to broil and place the baking dish back in the oven. Remove when the cheese is melted and golden brown. Finish with the fresh celery bits and leaves before serving.
  9. For the radishes
  10. *Radish leaves tend to be extra gritty. Rinse thoroughly in cold, clean water and let rest on layers of paper towels to dry.
  11. Preheat oven to 425°.
  12. Toss radishes in olive oil and salt in a medium mixing bowl.
  13. Place cut side down on a large baking sheet. Roast in the oven for 25-30 minutes until cut sides just begin to brown and radishes are tender with a knife.
  14. Five minutes before the radishes finish roasting, prepare the brown butter sauce. You want it hot to wilt the radish tops.
  15. Heat a skillet on medium-high heat until hot. Add butter. It will immediately sizzle and foam. Stir with a wooden spoon for 4-5 minutes. The butter will begin to darken. Add rosemary. The butter will crackle and foam again and release the fragrance of the rosemary. Continue to cook another 3-4 minutes until it turns a beautiful, deep brown color yet not burned. Remove from heat.
  16. Place the radishes and leaves in a large mixing bowl. Pour over the brown butter and gently toss. Place on a platter. Season with salt and pepper.
  17. Serve immediately.
  18. DRESS IT UP! If you’re planning a brunch or dinner party, you can easily double or triple this recipe to serve a large group of guests. The pinkish red radishes and bright green leaves look particularly stunning on a big white platter. They are sure to turn heads on your buffet or at the table. Different salts, like Pink Himalayan or truffle salt, are a great way to finish it off.
https://whatsonparkersplate.flywheelsites.com/2014/11/celery-gruyere-gratin-and-roasted-radishes-with-rosemary-brown-butter/

Sauteed Red Chard and Roasted Sweet Baby Broccoli

Sauteed Chard

My friend and the fabulous food and lifestyle expert, Chadwick Boyd, is back in the Atlanta Plugged In kitchen this week, cooking up delish with Josie’s Organics.  How cute are we, by the way??!

chadwick chard

Today, he’s making Sautéed Red Chard and Lemon Baby Broccoli.  This is especially inspiring for me, because vegetables are the LAST thing I think about when preparing meals….I can’t tell y’all how many times I’ve sat down to dinner with JP and he’s like,  “Um, babe?  Did you forget to make a vegetable??”  Uh, yeah….I did.  I will not have that excuse again, because these recipes are ah-mazing!

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Red Chard and Roasted Sweet Broccolini

Ingredients

    For the chard
  • 2 bunches Josie’s Organics red leaf chard, washed, stems removed and chopped into 1-inch pieces; leaves roughly chopped
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 6 strips bacon, chopped
  • 2 large cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • ¼ cup dry red wine
  • ½ cup golden raisins
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • Sea salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
  • For the broccolini
  • 1 bunch Josie’s Organic sweet baby broccoli, washed and trimmed; leaves removed, chopped and set aside for the gremolata
  • 1 lemon cut into 1/8-inch slices
  • 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper
  • For the gremolata
  • ¾ cup pecans, toasted and finely chopped
  • 4 large garlic cloves, minced
  • Zest plus juice of 1 large lemon
  • ½ cup (packed) Josie’s Organics Italian flat leaf parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated
  • 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • ½ teaspoon Kosher salt (add more to taste if needed)
  • ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (add more if desired)

Instructions

    For the chard
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet to medium-high. Add bacon and cook until crisp, about 10 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a few layers of paper towel.
  2. Reduce heat to medium and add garlic to skillet. Stir until soft, 1-2 minutes. Place chard stems in skillet. Stirring frequently, cook until just tender, about 3 minutes. Transfer stems to a dish or bowl and set aside.
  3. Increase heat to medium-high. Add chard leaves to skillet in small batches, stirring with a wooden spoon until they start to wilt, about 3 minutes. Pour red wine over chard and cook another 2-3 minutes until the wine begins to evaporate and the leaves soften completely yet remain green. Add stems, raisins and red pepper. Toss well and season with salt and pepper to taste. Place on a platter and top with bacon.
  4. Serve immediately.
  5. For the broccolini
  6. Place sweet baby broccoli and lemon slices on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast until tender and slightly browned, about 15-20 minutes. Remove from oven and place on a platter or in a shallow serving dish.
  7. While sweet baby broccoli is roasting, mix together broccoli leaves, pecans, garlic, lemon zest, parsley, parmesan, salt and pepper. Drizzle lemon juice and melted butter over mixture and mix well.
  8. Sprinkle gremolata over sweet baby broccoli and lemon slices, serve.
  9. DRESS IT UP! Sometimes an occasion feels even more like a celebration with extra fancy ingredients. Try swapping the pecans for Marcona almonds or macadamias. You can also quickly turn the gremolata into a baked crumble—just place the sweet baby broccoli and lemons in a deeper baking dish, generously top with gremolata, add a few pats of unsalted butter and pop it back into the oven until melted and browned.
https://whatsonparkersplate.flywheelsites.com/2014/11/sauteed-red-chard-and-roasted-sweet-broccolini/

Pita with Skillet Freekeh, Cashew Mayo and Kale-Radish Slaw

freekehI had never heard of FREEKEH before, pronounced “FREAK-AH” (which I may or may not have been referred to after a few shots of Tequila back in the day, but I digress!)

Chef Linton Hopkins (from Restaurant Eugene and Holeman and Finch Public House fame) came on Atlanta Plugged In with some adorable kiddos to talk about fresh garden veggies.  I was blown away by the taste of this pita– and gave up my low-carb rule just to plow through one (or 3) of these pitas. I rarely post totally vegetarian recipes, but this one is FREEK-ING awesome!

chef linton

Pita with Skillet Freekeh, Cashew Mayo and Kale-Radish Slaw

Ingredients

    For the freekeh
  • 1 cup freekah
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 2 cups water
  • For the skillet freekeh
  • 1 cup cooked freekeh
  • 4 Tb olive oil
  • 2 Tb chopped parsley
  • 2 Tb chopped mint
  • 2 Tb lemon juice
  • 2 Tb orange juice
  • 2 tsp salt
  • For the cashew mayonnaise
  • 1 cup cashews
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 Tb lemon juuice
  • 2 Tb apple cider vinegar
  • 1 cup peanut oil (or neutral salad oil)
  • For the Kale and Radish Slaw
  • 5 large leaves of clean kale
  • 5 red radishes cleaned and trimmed
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 3 Tb sorghum syrup
  • 2 Tb apple cider vinegar
  • 1 Tb extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

    For the freekeh
  1. Bring water, salt and olive oil to a boil. Add the freekeh, stir and cover with a lid and reduce heat to a simmer. Simmer for 30 minutes. Turn off heat and let stand for 5 minutes. Reserve and keep warm.
  2. For the skillet freekeh
  3. Heat the oil in a large skillet, spread freekeh in even layer across bottom. Heat the freekeh without stirring it in order for it to crisp on one side. Keep a steady watch. Once one side has become crispy add citrus and herbs. Season to taste.
  4. For the cashew mayonnaise
  5. Cover the cashews with water and soak for 8 hours. Strain. Place cashews, salt, 1/4 cup water, lemon juice and apple cider vinegar into a blender and process until smooth (about 2 minutes), scraping down the sides after 1 minute. Remove center cap from blender lid and while blender is running, add oil slowly until incorporated. Transfer to a bowl or storage container and chill for atleast 30 minutes for the best texture. Refrigerate for up to a week.
  6. For the Kale and Radish slaw
  7. For the gastrique, combine the sorghum and vinegar in a small pot and bring to a boil over medium high heat. Remove from heat, chill and reserve. Cut the kale into fine ribbons (chiffonade) and cut radishes into matchsticks. In a medium bowl combine the kale and radish, dress with the gastrique, toss with olive oil and season to taste. For best results, marinate for 30 minutes prior to serving.
https://whatsonparkersplate.flywheelsites.com/2014/11/pita-with-skillet-freekeh-cashew-mayo-and-kale-radish-slaw/

Hoisin Glazed Spare Ribs with Roasted Radishes

RibsI can only take partial credit for this recipe duo— my friend and fave culinary King, Chadwick Boyd provided the roasted radish recipe.

Wait, I know what you’re thinking…..”Are roasted radishes REALLY good?”  In a word, ABSOLUTELY.  They take on the flavor and texture of roasted potatoes with a little bit of a peppery kick.  They’re also low-carb, ya’ll!  You can check out Josie’s Organic’s site for more awesome veggie recipes.  Chadwick will be in the kitchen with me on Atlanta Plugged In the entire week of November 17th, so tune in for lots of delish.  I was so blown away by his healthy, (but still decadent) vegetable recipes that I planted a big fat kiss on him while we were cooking together!  Teaser: That Rosemary, kale and white bean salad in the pic below is ah-mazing.

Chadwick kiss

Speaking of lip smacking, let’s talk ribs.  They’re super easy– you marinate them overnight, and pop them into the crockpot for 6-8 hours on low.  You don’t even add the marinade to the crockpot– you just prop them upright against the sides of the pot and they get fall off the bone tender.  Brushing them with hoisin sauce and broiling them for just a few minutes before serving adds that crusty, caramelized outer coating that is to die for.

Hoisin Glazed Spare Ribs with Roasted Radishes

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Ingredients

    For the roasted radishes
  • 1 bunch radishes, washed, roots and stems/leaves removed and set aside*, cut in half
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • ¾ teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped
  • For the ribs
  • 2 full rack of spare ribs, fat trimmed
  • 3/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 Tb brown sugar
  • 3 scallions chopped
  • 2 Tb fresh ginger
  • 3 Tb rice vinegar
  • Hoisin sauce for glazing
  • 1 Tb orange zest

Instructions

    For the radishes
  1. *Radish leaves tend to be extra gritty. Rinse thoroughly in cold, clean water and let rest on layers of paper towels to dry.
  2. Preheat oven to 425°.
  3. Toss radishes in olive oil and salt in a medium mixing bowl.
  4. Place cut side down on a large baking sheet. Roast in the oven for 25-30 minutes until cut sides just begin to brown and radishes are tender with a knife.
  5. Five minutes before the radishes finish roasting, prepare the brown butter sauce. You want it hot to wilt the radish tops.
  6. Heat a skillet on medium-high heat until hot. Add butter. It will immediately sizzle and foam. Stir with a wooden spoon for 4-5 minutes. The butter will begin to darken. Add rosemary. The butter will crackle and foam again and release the fragrance of the rosemary. Continue to cook another 3-4 minutes until it turns a beautiful, deep brown color yet not burned. Remove from heat.
  7. Place the radishes and leaves in a large mixing bowl. Pour over the brown butter and gently toss. Place on a platter. Season with salt and pepper.
  8. Serve immediately.
  9. DRESS IT UP! If you’re planning a brunch or dinner party, you can easily double or triple this recipe to serve a large group of guests. The pinkish red radishes and bright green leaves look particularly stunning on a big white platter. They are sure to turn heads on your buffet or at the table. Different salts, like Pink Himalayan or truffle salt, are a great way to finish it off.
  10. For the ribs
  11. Mix soy sauce, brown sugar, scallions, ginger and rice vinegar together until combined. Put ribs in a Ziplock bag and pour sauce in to cover ribs. Keep in fridge overnight.
  12. Discard sauce and put ribs upright in the crockpot. Turn on low for 6-8 hours.
  13. Remove ribs from crockpot and put on a baking sheet. Add orange zest to hoisin sauce.
  14. Brush top of ribs with hoisin sauce so they are totally coated and put under the broiler (on High) for 3-4 minutes until they crisp us and sauce caramelizes. (Make sure ribs are about 6-8 inches from broiler so they really get some heat).
  15. Serve with additional sauce on the side.
https://whatsonparkersplate.flywheelsites.com/2014/11/hoisin-glazed-spare-ribs-with-roasted-radishes/

Crispy Pork Balls in a Spicy Coconut Curry Sauce

pork ballsInspired by Mark Bittman’s Broken Wonton soup recipe, I modified his ground pork mixture to create these crispy, flavorful balls of delish, swimming in a spicy coconut curry sauce.  I used green chili paste which I buy at a specialty Asian grocery store, but you can use red chili paste as well.  Just go easy, cuz it’s a bit spicy!  If you go overboard, just add some more coconut milk  or heavy cream to tone it down.

The frying of the meatballs is just to add the crispy outer layer– panko works best.  You’ll end up cooking them through in the oven for a half hour or so.  Loved how easy this was– and the sauce can be heated back up and put on chicken or pasta….if you have any left, that is!

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Crispy Pork Balls in a Spicy Coconut Curry Sauce

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Ingredients

    For the pork balls
  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 1 egg
  • 2 garlic cloves diced
  • 2 scallions diced
  • 2 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 Tb soy sauce
  • 1/2 tsp Chinese 5 spice powder
  • ½ tsp ginger
  • Sprinkle of salt
  • Panko for coating meatballs
  • Canola oil for frying
  • For the sauce
  • 2 garlic cloves chopped
  • 1 Tb fresh ginger
  • 1 tsp butter
  • 1 Tb green chili paste
  • 1 can full fat coconut milk
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • ½ tsp coriander
  • ½ tsp ginger
  • 1 Tb curry powder
  • Pinch of kosher salt to taste
  • Chopped cilantro for garnish

Instructions

    For the meatballs
  1. Combine ground pork, garlic, egg, soy sauce, sesame oil, 5 spice powder, ginger, scallions and salt in a bowl. Mix gently until combined. Roll into golf ball sized balls and coat in panko. Heat up canola oil in a large, wide rimmed frying pan (about an inch of oil) on medium heat. When oil sizzles, add meatballs and brown on all sides, about 3 minutes.
  2. Preheat oven to 400. Drain and put meatballs on a baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes or until cooked through.
  3. For the sauce
  4. Saute garlic cloves and ginger in butter for a minute or so and add green chili paste. Stir until fragrant, another 2 minutes. Add coconut milk, and spices and stir to combine. Let simmer on low/medium heat until ready to serve.
  5. Serve meatballs over rice noodles, with sauce ladled on top.
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Nutella Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies with Sea Salt

nutella insideI mean, seriously?  Nutella stuffed inside the best chocolate chip cookie recipe in the world AND then sprinkled with sea salt?? FUHGEDDABOUTIT.

These are the cookies I asked cookbook author and culinary God, Mark Bittman, to taste yesterday, calling them a “marriage of Parker/Bittman recipes…”  I went there.  JP said, “Uh, babe, that’s a little self-indulgent.” Maybe, but these cookies are meant to be (self) indulgent, as in INDULGE YOURSELF.  You won’t regret it.  Mark created the basic recipe and I added the Nutella and salt part.  The key is freezing spoonfuls of Nutella before stuffing them inside the cookie batter, then sprinkling some sea salt (or Kosher salt is fine, too) on the top of the cookies when they’re just out of the oven.  Pretty much perfection.  All you need is a tall glass of icy milk.

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Nutella Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies with Sea Salt

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Ingredients

  • 2 sticks unslated butter
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups semi sweet chocolate chips
  • Nutella
  • kosher or sea salt to sprinkle on top of cookies

Instructions

  1. Scoop out teaspoons of Nutella onto wax paper and freeze until solid.
  2. Heat oven to 375. Use an electric mixer to cream butter and sugars. Add the eggs one at a time and beat until well blended.
  3. Mix the flour, baking soda and salt together in a bowl. Add dry ingredients to the dough, beat for a moment and add chocolate chips.
  4. Drop tablespoon size mounds of dough on ungreased baking sheet. Add the frozen Nutella spoonfuls into the middle of the mounds of cookie dough, adding more dough if necessary to cover up the Nutella chunk.
  5. Bake for 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool for about 2 minutes on baking sheet before transferring to a rack to finish cooling.
  6. Store in a tightly covered container.
https://whatsonparkersplate.flywheelsites.com/2014/11/nutella-stuffed-chocolate-chip-cookies-with-sea-salt/

Mark Bittman’s Broken Wonton Soup

Mark BittmanOK, so, I was seriously awestruck meeting Mark Bittman.  He’s my favorite New York Times columnist and an award winning cookbook author!  His cookbook, “How to Cook Everything,” is my Go-To in the kitchen– I call it my Bible.  Well, Mark came on my show to talk about his newest cookbook, “How to Cook Everything Fast” and demo a recipe.  OMG!

Mark whipped up what he calls, “Broken Wonton Soup”– and what makes it so FAST, is that you don’t have to wrap the wontons at all– you make the broth and just drop the wontons into the soup.  You don’t even need to roll the pork balls, just pinch off some small pieces and drop them into the pot!  BAM.  Fast and easy.  AND, it’s Mark Bittman, y’all.  OMG.  If you click the video link below, you’ll notice I also made his cookies and “Parker-ized” them a bit— it’s the perfect marriage of a Parker and Bittman recipe– I think he seemed to agree!

Mark Bittman’s Broken Wonton Soup

Ingredients

  • 8 cups chicken or vegetable stock
  • 4 ounces shiitake mushrooms
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 4 scallions
  • 1/2 inch fresh ginger (or 1 tsp fresh ginger from Gourmet Garden's Tube)
  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 1 egg
  • 1 Tb soy sauce plus more for serving
  • 2 tsp sesame oil plus more for serving
  • 1/4 tsp Chinese 5 Spice powder
  • salt
  • 24 wonton skins

Instructions

  1. Put 8 cups stock in large pot over medium heat
  2. Twist off mushroom stems and discard. Thinly slice caps and add them to the pot.
  3. Peel and mince 2 garlic cloves and 1/2 inch ginger.
  4. Trim and chop the scallions-- separate the white and green parts.
  5. Combine the ground pork, egg, soy sauce, sesame oil, 5 spice powder, ginger, white parts of the scallion and a sprinkle of salt in a medium bowl. Mix gently with a rubber spatula or your hands until just combined.
  6. When the stock boils, adjust heat so it bubbles steadily.
  7. Pinch of and shape a walnut-sized piece of the pork mixture; drop it in the stock. Repeat until all the mixture is used.
  8. Cook, adjusting the heat so bubbles are steady but not vigorous, until meatballs firm up a bit, 1-2 minutes.
  9. Separate 24 wonton skins (refrigerate what remains for another use). Drop them into the pot, stirring carefully after every few to prevent them from sticking together. Cook until meatballs are cooked through and the wonton skins are just tender, another minute or two.
https://whatsonparkersplate.flywheelsites.com/2014/11/mark-bittmans-broken-wonton-soup/