323 adapted from the barefoot contessa Recipes

champagne vinegar, dijon mustard, minced fresh garlic, kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper, olive oil (i use tasso brand), extra-large egg yolk, at room temperature (optional)

tea bags, fresh lemon juice (5 to 6 lemons), superfine sugar , to taste, lemon slices

good black olives , such as kalamata, pitted and diced, capers, drained, anchovy fillets, garlic clove, minced, good quality olive oil, fresh lemon juice, dijon mustard, minced fresh thyme leave, chopped fresh parsley leaves, baguette, sliced and toasted

unsalted butter, chopped shallot (3 to 4 shallots), chicken stock, preferably homemade, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, couscous, toasted pine nuts (pignolis), dried currant, chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

sugar, divided, water, divided, pure vanilla extract, sliced almonds, extra large egg whites, at room temperature, kosher salt, cream of tartar, extra-large egg yolks, sugar, cornstarch, scalded milk, pure vanilla extract, cognac, vanilla bean , seeds of (optional)

firm ripe peaches (10 to 12 large peaches), orange , zest of, granulated sugar (divided use ), light brown sugar, packed (divided use ), all-purpose flour , plus, all-purpose flour (divided use ), raspberries, salt, quick-cooking oatmeal, cold unsalted butter, diced

sugar, lemon juice, good dark rum, pure vanilla extract, cold heavy cream, sugar, pure vanilla extract, dried currant, grated lemon zest, good dark rum, unsalted butter, at room temperature, milk, fast-rising active dry yeast, sugar, extra-large eggs, at room temperature, all-purpose flour, kosher salt, apricot preserves

unsalted butter, room temperature, granulated sugar, extra-large eggs, pure vanilla extract, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, unsalted butter, good honey, light brown sugar , packed, grated lemon zest, grated orange zest, heavy cream, pecans, coarsely chopped

plain yogurt (whole milk or low fat), hothouse cucumber, unpeeled and seeded, kosher salt, kosher salt, sour cream, champagne vinegar or 1 tbsp white wine vinegar, fresh lemon juice (1 lemon), olive oil, minced garlic, minced fresh dill, fresh ground black pepper

yellow onions, halved, and sliced 1/4-inch thick (8 cups), unsalted butter, bay leaf, dry sherry, brandy or 1/2 cup cognac, good dry white wine, beef stock, veal stock (or just double up on the beef stock), kosher salt, fresh ground white pepper, freshly grated parmesan cheese (or a cheese of your choice)

filet mignon, vegetable oil, fleur de sel, coarsely cracked black peppercorns, unsalted butter, at room temperature (optional), heavy cream, french roquefort cheese, crumbled (4 oz with rind ), kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper, chopped fresh chives

garlic cloves, chopped, fresh parsley, fresh oregano leaves, kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper, good quality olive oil, ciabatta, unsalted butter, at room temperature

extra-large white mushrooms, olive oil, divided, marsala wine or 1 medium sherry wine, sweet italian sausage, removed from the casings, scallions, white and green parts, minced, garlic cloves, minced, panko breadcrumbs, mascarpone cheese , preferably from italy, freshly grated parmesan cheese, minced fresh parsley leaves, salt & freshly ground black pepper

unsalted butter or 3 tbsp unsalted margarine, plus extra for greasing the dish, grated fresh parmesan cheese, plus extra for sprinkling, all-purpose flour, scalded milk, kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper, cayenne pepper, nutmeg, extra-large egg yolks, at room temperature, good roquefort cheese, chopped (stilton), extra large egg whites, at room temperature, cream of tartar, fresh fruit or frozen fruit

semi-sweet chocolate chips, unsweetened chocolate, chopped, freshly brewed coffee, instant coffee powder, grand marnier, armagnac or 1 tbsp cognac or 1 tbsp brandy, pure vanilla extract, unsalted butter, diced, at room temperature, extra-large eggs, separated, at room temperature, sugar , plus, sugar, divided, kosher salt, cold heavy cream, sweetened whipped cream , for decoration

dried white beans , such as great northern or 1/2 lb cannellini, kosher salt, olive oil, plus extra, olive oil , for serving, diced pancetta or 1/4 lb smoked bacon, chopped yellow onions (2 onions), chopped carrot (3 carrots), chopped celery (3 stalks ), minced garlic (6 cloves), fresh ground black pepper, crushed red pepper flakes, italian plum tomatoes in puree, chopped, coarsely chopped savoy cabbage (optional) or 4 cups shredded savoy cabbage (optional), coarsely chopped kale, chopped fresh basil leaf, chicken stock, preferably homemade, sourdough bread cubes, crusts removed, freshly grated parmesan cheese , for serving

all-purpose flour, kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper, fresh sole fillets, 3 to 4 oz each, unsalted butter, grated lemon zest, fresh lemon juice (3 lemons), minced fresh parsley

all-purpose flour, yellow cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, kosher salt, milk, extra-large eggs, lightly beaten, unsalted butter, melted, plus extra to grease the pan, aged extra-sharp white cheddar cheese, grated, divided, minced fresh dill