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This recipe makes two cups. One 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 large ripe mango, peeled and diced 1 medium jalapeno, seeded and minced 2 tablespoons red onion, minced 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil Juice of 1 lemon Salt to taste 2 scallions, chopped Place the black beans, mango, jalapeno, onion, olive oil and lemon juice in a…

This recipe makes two appetizer servings. Ingredients for the chicken 1 egg ½ teaspoon kosher salt 2 tablespoons olive oil ½ teaspoon paprika 2 tablespoons minced garlic ¼ cup cornstarch 2 to 4 cups of panko breadcrumbs 6 chicken tenderloin, about a pound to a pound and a half, cut in half lengthwise Instructions for the chicken Preheat the oven…

This recipe makes four portions. 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoons minced garlic 3 to 4 cups of fresh spinach 2 teaspoons chili pepper flakes 2 cups heavy cream 1 pound cooked and strained penne pasta ½ to 1 cup grated parmesan cheese 1 egg yolk Heat the oil over medium-high heat in a large pot, then add the garlic….

Chef Chris Prosperi shares his favorite recipe for Brussels sprout Caesar salad.

Chef Chris Prosperi shares his favorite recipe for Brussels sprout Caesar salad. Ingredients: 1 egg yolk 2 tablespoons of lemon juice 1/2 cup of red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon of minced garlic 1 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce 1/2 teaspoon of coarse ground black pepper 1 teaspoon of kosher salt 1/2 cup of olive oil 1/2 cup of grated parmesan cheese…

Chef Chris Prosperi shares his favorite recipe for creamy tomato horseradish dip.

This creamy tomato horseradish dip recipe makes 1½ pints. 8 ounces of cream cheese ¾ cup half and half 2 tablespoons horseradish 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon course ground black pepper 1 teaspoon kosher salt ¼ cup tomato paste 1 tablespoon honey Place the cream cheese in the bowl of a food processor then pour in the half and…

This recipe makes 5 cups. 4 cups sugar ½ cup water ¼ cup lemon juice 1 tablespoon flakey sea salt 1 cup heavy cream Place the sugar in a heavy-bottomed saucepan. Turn the heat to high. Pour in water and lemon juice. Add the sea salt and gently stir to incorporate. Turn the heat down to medium-high and cook until…

Chef Chris Prosperi shares his favorite recipe for herbed cheese spread.

This recipe makes 1 ½ cups. 8 ounces cream cheese, softened at room temperature 3 to 4 cloves of garlic ½ teaspoon red chili flakes 1 tablespoon onion powder 1 tablespoon maple syrup 1 tablespoon kosher salt ¼ cup chopped parsley ¼ cup heavy cream Place cream cheese in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the chopping blade….

Chef Chris Prosperi shared a recipe for mushroom and bean salad.

This recipe makes three quarts. 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup onion, small dice 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, quartered 8 ounces radicchio, chopped ½ cup dried cranberries 3 – 15-ounce cans of assorted beans (black, green pigeon, pink), rinsed and drained 1 cup bottled balsamic salad dressing ½ bunch chopped parsley In a large sauté pan over high heat place…

Chef Chris Prosperi shares his favorite recipe for Thanksgiving leftover quiche. Ingredients: 1 9-inch frozen, deep dish pie shell 1 cup of mashed potatoes 3 eggs 1 cup of cream 1 cup of vegetables, cooked and chopped (Brussels sprouts, butternut squash, carrots) 1 cup of turkey, cooked and chopped 1/2 cup of parmesan cheese, grated 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese,…

Chef Chris Prosperi shares his favorite recipe for Thanksgiving leftover quiche.

Chef Chris Prosperi shares his favorite recipe for cranberry sauce.

This recipe makes 2 ¼ cups.   1 – 12-ounce bag of cranberries, rinsed well 1 cup orange juice ½ cup sugar 1 teaspoon salt Zest of 1 lemon Place the washed cranberries in a saucepan on medium-high heat. Combine with the orange juice, sugar, salt and lemon zest. Bring to a simmer, then turn the heat to low. Simmer…

This recipe makes 2 quarts. 1 lb. Brussels sprouts, quartered ½ lb. butternut squash, peeled seeded and cubed ½ pound parsnips, peeled and chopped ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon fresh sage, chopped Black pepper to taste 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar ¼ cup dried cranberries 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon maple syrup Garnish…

2 tablespoons olive oil 2 cups onion, small dice 1 cup carrot, small dice 1 cup celery, small dice 3-4 cloves garlic, smashed and chopped 1 tablespoon paprika 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1 package about 12 ounces meat substitute crumbles 1 cup red wine 1 quart prepared tomato sauce Garnish with optional sour cream Heat the oil in a large…

Chef Chris Prosperi shares his favorite recipe for roasted chicken thighs.

1/2 cup tomato juice 1 tablespoon curry powder 1 tablespoon paprika 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 4 – 8 ounce chicken thighs, bone in and skin on 4 medium red potatoes, quartered 1 cup carrots, cut into 2 inch sticks 1 cup pitted dates or dried plums 1 cup assorted olives, pitted Preheat…