June 1, 2009.   Categories Chef David Lawrence, Contributing Chefs, Cookies from Home, Desserts.

Recipe and Photos Reprinted with Permission by Chef David Lawrence www.chefdavidlawrence.com Neiman Marcus Chocolate Chip Cookies INGREDIENTS: 1 pound unsalted butter, room temperature 2 cups sugar 2 cups light brown sugar, packed 4 large eggs 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 5 cups oatmeal, blended* 4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 teaspoons baking powder 2 teaspoons baking soda 24 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips 1...

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May 30, 2009.   Categories Cocktails.

West Indies Lime Mint Rum Punch Recipe and Photos Reprinted with Permission of  Lorraine Thompson www.copywriterskitchen.com I was fantasizing about a tropical vacation and this recipe appeared on my Twitter account.  I love just about anything with rum in it, but this combination of lime and mint is so refreshing.  Lorraine was gracious enough to let me share this recipe from her clever and well-written blog, ...

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May 29, 2009.   Categories Breakfast / Brunch, Chef David Lawrence, Contributing Chefs, Desserts.

Blueberry Scones with Lemony Glaze by Chef David Lawrence www.chefdavidlawrence.com Makes 8 scones FOR THE SCONES 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting board 5 teaspoons sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder ½ teaspoon kosher salt Zest of 2 lemons 9 tablespoons unsalted butter, diced and very cold 1½ cups fresh blueberries 2 large eggs 1/3 cup heavy cream, plus more for brushing tops FOR THE GLAZE ½ cup freshly squeezed lemon...

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May 29, 2009.   Categories Chef David Lawrence, Contributing Chefs, Smoking / Grilling.

Coca Cola BBQ Ribs by Chef David Lawrence www.chefdavidlawrence.com This is the ONLY rib recipe you will ever need. Sticky and sweet. Absolute perfection! Serves 6 FOR THE RIBS 1 (1.5 liter) bottle of Coca-Cola (not diet!) 1 large onion, quartered 6 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed 2 bay leaves 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns 2 racks baby back ribs (about 4 pounds) FOR THE SAUCE 2/3 stick unsalted butter 1 small white onion,...

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May 29, 2009.   Categories Chef David Lawrence, Contributing Chefs, Father's Day, Smoking / Grilling.

Kick Ass Burgers with Roasted Tomatoes, Caramelized Onions and Smoky Chipotle Ketchup by Chef David Lawrence www.chefdavidlawrence.com Chef David Lawrence has done it again by creating quite possibly, the ultimate burger… and the best photo of a burger I think I’ve ever seen!   Serve these once and your house will be the hit of the summer BBQ season! Here is the recipe, in his own words: The all-American Hamburger gets...

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