777 Ranch Buffalo Empanadas
Buffalo, which is very similar to beef in taste, contains 50 percent less cholesterol and 70 to 90 percent less fat.
“BLT” Gougères
This is a tongue-in-cheek version of a BLT sandwich from Plats du Jour. Gougère, the classic French cheese puff, can be made ahead and frozen for an impromptu gathering, but mini-brioche toasts can also be substituted.
Pan-Roasted Mushrooms Over Cheesy Polenta
This vegetarian dish of pan-roasted mushrooms over cheesy polenta can be served as a hearty winter meal for a small group or as an elegant first course for a larger gathering
Devils on Horseback
This Devils on Horseback recipe is endlessly adaptable. We prefer a mellow blue cheese in this recipe, but use something stronger if you’d like
Moroccan Carrot Parsnip Soup with Spiced Yogurt
This sweet and earth vegetarian carrot parsnip soup by Chef Annie Somerville is topped with rich and spicy yogurt for a satisfying first course
Lavash Pizza with Zucchini & Gorgonzola
Grilling lavash guarantees a crispy crust—no dough rolling required
French Onion Soup with Stout
A beer lover’s variation on the classic cheese-and-bread-topped French onion soup, this recipe incorporates a rich dark stout
Gingered Pumpkin Soup with Cotija
Cotija cheese, a salty, crumbly staple used in Mexican and Latin cooking, accents this creamy, spicy autumnal gingered pumpkin soup
Plantain Nachos with Grilled Corn, Jack, & Cotija
Plantain nachos made with crispy fried plantains rather than corn chips, are topped with Esquites, a Mexican street-food snack made with smoky grilled corn
Pita Chip Nachos with Feta & Citrus Tapenade
For a fun change of pace, make pita chip nachos with toasted and spiced pita bread, creamy and tangy feta cheese, and a bright citrus tapenade
