The Best Recipes from MetroCooking DC
Steal a glance at the best recipes our celebrity chefs have to offer. Get inspired and get cooking!
Bananas Foster Milkshake
Bananas Foster Milkshake Recipe
Our Editors couldn't stop raving about this must-try adults-only milkshake. It's the perfect dessert for a fun dinner party with friends.
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Apple Pie Moonshine Shooters
Apple Pie Moonshine Shooters Recipe
Craving a little fun? These Jell-O shots are served in mini mason jars. Bottoms up!
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Beer Braised Beef Cheek
Beer Braised Beef Cheek Recipe
Likened to pot roast, this oh-so-tender beef cheek pairs perfectly with sweet potatoes and a steamed veggie.
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Bolo Sangria
This must-try sangria recipe gets a tart punch from pomegranate juice. Deck your glasses out with orange, lemon, and lime slices, plus a few blackberries, for good measure.
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Butternut Squash Ravioli and Smoked Cabbage Cream
Butternut Squash Ravioli and Smoked Cabbage Cream Recipe
Transform pasta night from plain to perfect with this from-scratch ravioli recipe. Don't cheat on the sauce; it's worth every second of prep.
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Florentine Bars
Looking for the perfect dessert? These bars are gluten-free and generally fabulous.
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Gato Brick Chicken with Tarragon and Salsa Verde
Gato Brick Chicken with Tarragon and Salsa Verde Recipe
This simple chicken recipe is perfect, and then you add the sauce. Memorable flavors abound. Your house has never smelled this good.
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Prosciutto, Provolone & Pepper Stuffed Pork Chops
Prosciutto, Provolone & Pepper Stuffed Pork Chops Recipe
"I could eat this again and again." One Editor is going to have her hands full after that feedback! This pork chop recipe is loaded with the rich flavors of prosciutto and provolone and gets a colorful hit from finely diced veggies.
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Quinoa Rice Pudding with Caramelized Apples and Honey
Quinoa Rice Pudding with Caramelized Apples and Honey Recipe
Is it dessert? Is it breakfast? It's both! This gluten-free treat is great any time of day and serves up healthy ingredients that are sure to satisfy.
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Shrimp Chupe
This indulgent one-dish meal is loaded with flavorful shrimp, perfectly cooked corn, and a sunny side up egg. Add crusty bread and you're set.
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Steamed Mussels
Don't miss the amazingly flavorful broth left behind after the mussels are gone. It might just be the best part.
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Sweet Potato-Onion Gratin
Sweet Potato-Onion Gratin Recipe
Looking for the perfect side dish? Stop here. This sweet potato casserole is served family style in a few small dishes and boasts out-of-this-world flavor. Look for it everywhere this Thanksgiving.
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Sherry's Apple Strudel
The perfect after-dinner pastry, this strudel is light, flaky, and not too sweet. Need proof? There's not a spec of added sugar in the whole ingredient list.
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Coconut Milk and Prahok Dipping Sauce
Coconut Milk and Prahok Dipping Sauce Recipe
This super-hearty dip piles nicely on any crisp veggie. Our favorite? Endive, radish slices, and cabbage wedges.
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Red Wine Poached Pears
Enjoy a lighter-than-air dessert that's as delicious as it is glamorous. Leave the stems on the pears for added flair.
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Brown Sugar Pavlova
This crisp pavlova is a dessert lover's dream come true. By the time you add the red wine pear topper, you'll be begging for mercy.
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Coconut Risotto with Scallops and Basil Ice Cream
Coconut Risotto with Scallops and Basil Ice Cream Recipe
Creamy, sweet, nutty, and over-the-top delicious, this main dish is loaded with rich flavor. You could easily leave the scallops off and be satisfied, but why would you?
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Fra Diavolo Sauce
It's hard to believe, but the star of this dish is the crusty bread you'll use to sop up the flavorful sauce. Long after the seafood is gone, you'll be begging for a few more slices to get every last drop.
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Fra Diavolo
Serve a loaded pot of seafood for a family-friendly dinner. Don't skip the crusty bread for sopping.
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Cazuela de Merluza con Almejas En Salsa Verde
Cazuela de Merluza con Almejas En Salsa Verde Recipe
Trust us, you'll have dreams about this saucy clam-and-fish dish. Substitute any firm white fish if you wish.
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Crab Waffles Chesapeake
Crab Waffles Chesapeake Recipe
Looking for a show-stopping main dish? Look no further.