Ingredients 1 lb dried Great Northern Beans 2 medium onions, chopped 1 T olive oil 3 (4.5 ounce) cans chopped green chiles, undrained 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 t ground cumin 2 t dried oregano 6 c chicken broth 5 c chopped cooked chicken breast 3 cups (12 oz) shredded Monterey Jack cheese with jalopeno peppers 1/2 t salt 1/4 t pepper 1/4 c chopped fresh cilantro (optional) Preparation Sort and rinse beans; place in large Dutch oven....
Ingredients 1/4 cup olive oil, plus more for brushing 1/4 cup chopped pancetta 1/2 yellow onion, chopped 1 carrot, peeled and chopped 1 celery stalk, chopped 4 garlic cloves, minced 3 cans (each 15 oz.) cannellini beans, drained 5 cups chicken broth 3/4 tsp. finely chopped fresh thyme 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 12 baguette slices, each 4 inches long and 1/2 inch thick...
Ingredients Ingredients 3 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken breast halves , trimmed of excess fat and skin 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 3 medium jalapeño chiles 3 poblano chiles (medium), stemmed, seeded, and cut into large pieces 3 Anaheim chile peppers (medium), stemmed, seeded, and cut into large pieces 2 medium onions , cut into large pieces (2 cups) 6 medium cloves garlic , minced or pressed through garlic press (about 2 tablespoons)...
Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened 1/3 cup confectioner’s sugar 1 T. light brown sugar 6 T. whole-wheat flour 6 T. all-purpose flour 1/4 cup cornstarch 1/4 t. salt Preparation Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease two large baking sheets. In a large bowl, with electric mixer, beat butter and sugars until fluffy. Add flour, cornstarch and salt. Beat at low speed, scraping side of bowl occasionally, until well combined. Divide dough into 4 balls....
Ingredients 1/2 cup dried porcini mushrooms 1 Tbsp olive oil 2 leeks, thinly sliced 2 shallots, roughly chopped 1 clove garlic, roughly chopped 3 cups fresh wild mushrooms of choice, chopped or sliced about 5 cups nonfat beef stock 1/2 tsp dried thyme 2 tbsp fat free half and half salt and fresh ground pepper to taste Preparation Place dried porcini in a bowl and add 1 cup of warm water; let soak for half an hour....
Ingredients 2 boxes (12 oz.) Uncle Ben’s long grain and wild rice 1 whole smoked or roasted chicken, skinned, boned and shredded 1 c. finely chopped green onions 1 c. finely chopped celery 1 c. toasted pecans 10 oz. dried cranberries or craisins 2/3 c. Martinique vinaigrette dressing Preparation Prepare rice according to package directions. Add remaining ingredients. Mix and chill. Can be made one day ahead.
Ingredients 4 yellow bell peppers 6 tablespoons olive oil 2 pounds medium shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails intact, shells rinsed and reserved 1 teaspoon coarse salt, plus more for seasoning Freshly ground black pepper, for seasoning 10 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 large zucchini, chopped into 1/4-inch pieces 3 quarts homemade or low-sodium canned chicken stock 6 shallots, minced 2 cups Arborio or Carnaroli rice 1 cup dry white wine 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh basil, finely chopped, plus more for garnish (optional)...
Ingredients 3 medium-large red-skinned yams - baked in skins 2 tablespoons butter salt and freshly ground pepper to taste 2-3 Granny Smith apples - peeled, cored and sliced into thin wedges 1 fresh lemon - cut in half several dashes ground cinnamon a few dashes ground nutmeg - optional a few dashes ground cloves - optional 2-3 tablespoons dark brown sugar 2 tablespoons dark rum 2 tablespoons cold butter - cut into small pieces...
Ingredients 2 cups fresh cilantro leaves 2 cups fresh mint leaves 1/4 cup pine nuts 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice, plus zest of 1 lime 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt 1 1/2 pounds baby red potatoes Kosher salt 2 tablespoons ghee 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons za’atar 5 sprigs rosemary Preparation Make the herb sauce, if desired: In a food processor, combine cilantro, mint, pine nuts, and lime juice and zest....
Ingredients 2 small zucchini (10 ounces total), peeled lengthwise into very thin ribbons Kosher salt 2 avocados, halved, pitted, peeled, and thinly sliced crosswise 1 jalapeño (ribs and seeds removed for less heat, if desired), thinly sliced 1/3 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro 1 lime, halved 1 loaf ciabatta, split and toasted Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling Flaky sea salt, such as Jacobsen, and freshly ground pepper Preparation In a colander, toss zucchini ribbons with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt....
Ingredients 1 pound (about 2 medium) zucchini 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon zest (1 lemon) plus 1 lemon, cut into 8 wedges (optional) 10 sprigs fresh flat-leaf parsley, stems removed and leaves finely chopped, plus more sprigs for garnish (optional) 1 medium clove garlic, peeled and minced 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 2 to 4 tablespoons olive oil...
Ingredients Ugandan Vanilla Bean ice cream: 2 cups whole milk 1 T. plus 1 t. cornstarch 1 1/2 ounces (3 T.) cream cheese, softened 1 1/4 heavy cream 2/3 c. sugar 2 T. light corn syrup 1 vanilla bean, split, seeds scraped from bean, seeds and bean reserved Preparation Mix about 2 T. of the milk with the cornstarch. Make a smooth slurry. Whisk in cream cheese and salt in a separate bowl until smooth....
Ingredients 1/2 cup light agave syrup 1/2 cup pomegranate juice 1/2 cup grated red beet 2 ounces vodka 1 ounce fresh grapefruit juice 1/2 ounce fresh lime juice Preparation Syrup: Bring agave, pomegranate juice, and beet to a boil in a saucepan. Strain, then return mixture to pan and bring to a boil. Cook over medium-high heat until syrup has reduced to 3/4 cup, 5 minutes. Let cool completely. Syrup yields enough for 8 and can be refrigerated up to 1 month....
Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1/4 cup maple syrup 1/2 cup margarine (soy garden is the best) 2 egg replacer 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips Preparation Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Combine flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside. Combine sugar, syrup, margarine, corn oil, egg replacer*, and vanilla. Cream. Add dry ingredients....
Ingredients VEGETABLES ITALIAN STYLE 1 eggplant 2 lg. onions 1 green pepper 2-3 zucchini 2 T oil 1# mozzarella cheese 2 c. marinara sauce salt & pepper 1/4 tsp oregano 3 T grated parmesan Preparation Peel eggplant & onions. Slice. Slice zucchini. Cut green peppers into squares. Heat oil; add vegetables and cook until barely tender. Slice mozzarella. Layer vegetables, mozzarella and marinara sauce in a greased baking dish. Sprinkle w/salt, pepper & oregano....
Ingredients 2 tablespoons safflower oil 2 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour 1 small onion, cut into 1/4-inch pieces (1 1/2 cups) 2 celery stalks, cut into 1/4-inch pieces (1 cup) 1 orange or red bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (1 cup) Kosher salt 1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained 1 1/2 teaspoons Creole seasoning, such as Tony Chachere’s 4 cups vegetable broth 8 ounces okra, cut into 1/4-inch rounds (2 cups)...
Ingredients 1# mixed mushrooms, e.g., shiitake and oyster, trimmed and cut in 1.5 in pices; about 13 ounces. 1/4 cup dry white wine 1/4 olive oil 3/4 tsp salt plus more to taste Fresh grnd pepper 2 sm garlic cloves 1/4 c grated pecorino, plus more shavings for garnish 1.25 cups loosely packed herbs e.g., tarragon, basil, parsely, thyme or oregano, coarsely chopped 6 oz mix green greens 1 T sherry vinegar...
Ingredients 1 tablespoon miso paste 1/2 tablespoon rice wine 1/2 pound asparagus spears, tough ends trimmed 2 tablespoons walnut oil 2 cups fresh shiitake mushroom caps, thinly sliced 1/4 cup wasabi paste 8 eight-inch round dried rice-paper wrappers Lime and Soy Dipping Sauce, for serving Preparation In a small bowl dissolve miso in 2 tablespoons warm water. Mix in rice wine. Set aside. Cut each asparagus spear in half. (Or hold a spear in both hands, closer to the tough, woody end than to the tip....
Ingredients 3 large ribs celery, peeled top to bottom with a vegetable peeler, removing all fibrous strings 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced 4 ounces (1 bag or 2 bunches) watercress, stems trimmed 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon nonpareil capers (not salt-packed; do not drain) 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese shavings 2 ounces (about 20 slices) thinly sliced cacciatorini or Felino, Genoa, or hard salami, julienned...
Ingredients ¾ lb boneless (skinless) chicken thighs, cubed ¾ lb chicken tenders, cubed 2 cups chicken stock (or broth) 2 fresh rosemary sprigs 2 tablespoons corn oil 1 large white onion, finely chopped 2 large carrots, peeled & sliced thin 2 small celery ribs, sliced thin 2 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes, minced 2 fat garlic cloves, minced 1 (15 oz) can white beans 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 3 tablespoons unsalted butter...
