25411 ants on a raft Recipes

a 4- to 5-lb ( bout 2 kg) ro sting chicken, salt and pepper, butter, sweet white wine, flour, chicken stock, dry white wine, brandy, carrot, grated, onion, grated, bay leaves, thyme, marjoram or parsley, butter, onion, chopped, pearl barley, chicken stock , more if needed, almonds, pitted prunes, chopped, dried apricots, chopped, chopped marjoram or parsley

a 1 1/2-lb butternut squash, peeled, seeded , and cut into 3/4-inch pieces, unsalted butter, softened, walnuts, chopped fine, freshly grated parmesan

a 2 1/2-lb piece boneless pork shoulder (do not trim fat), vegetable oil, whole milk

a 28-oz can crushed tomatoes in puree (preferably italian ; about 3 1/2 cups), olive oil

a 12-oz j r ( bout 1 cup) seedless r spberry j m, unsalted butter, softened, granulated sugar, egg yolks, cinnamon, freshly grated lemon zest, salt, all-purpose flour, hazelnuts, toasted and skinned and ground fine in a food processor, semisweet chocolate (not unsweetened), ground fine in a food processor, sugar for dusting the torte, cream as an accompaniment

a 1 1/2-lb boneless lamb loin, extra-virgin olive oil, chopped fresh basil leaves, red bell peppers ,roasted and peeled, aged red-wine vinegar, soft mild goat cheese, spinach (about 6 cups packed)

a 10-oz jar pickled watermelon rind (1/2 cup rind and 1/2 cup pickling liquid ), cider vinegar, coriander seeds, crushed, mixed peppercorns, crushed, sweet onion , such as vidalia, walla walla, or maui, sliced thin, shrimp (about 26) shelled (leaving tails intact) and deveined if desired, lemon, salt

a 1 1/2-lb eggplant, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes, coarse salt, olive oil, rotelle (wagon wheel pasta), red bell peppers , roasted and chopped, pine nuts, toasted golden, chopped fresh parsley leaves, fresh basil leaves, washed well , spun dry, and finely shredded, garlic clove, chopped and mashed to a paste with 1/4 tsp salt, sugar, red-wine vinegar

a 9-oz box chocolate wafers, unsalted butter, fine-quality bittersweet chocolate (not unsweetened ), egg whites, well-chilled heavy cream, vanilla, well-chilled heavy cream, vanilla, cinnamon for sprinkling, garnish: chocolate shavings

six 4- by 1-inch strips orange zest removed with a vegetable peeler, a 1 1/2-lb butternut squash, water, sugar, dried hot red pepper flakes, navel oranges, balsamic vinegar, scallion, minced

a 1/2-lb russet (baking) potato, chopped onion, vegetable oil, milk, red bell peppers , roasted and diced, worcestershire sauce, tabasco , or to taste, extra-sharp cheddar, grated coarse, chopped fresh coriander for garnish, croutons for garnish if desired

a 4-lb boneless pork loin roast, all-purpose flour, pure maple syrup, sweet potatoes, unsalted butter, softened

a 3/4-lb piece trimmed boneless leg of lamb, soy sauce, fresh lemon juice, sugar, sweet potato (about 6 oz), scallions (white and pale green parts only), paprika (preferably hot ), ground cumin, ground cinnamon, salt

a 2-lb butternut squash , halved lengthwise and seeded, onion, chopped (about 1 1/2 cups), ground sage, unsalted butter, garlic clove, minced, aged goat cheese, grated (about 2/3), won ton wrappers, thawed if frozen, unsalted butter, hazelnuts,toasted lightly and skinned and chopped coarse

a 1.8-oz package bean-thread (cellophane) noodles, jumbo shrimp (about 3/4 lb total), shelled , leaving tail and connecting shell segment intact, fresh chicken broth, fresh jalapeno chili, halved lengthwise (wear rubber gloves), fresh long coriander sprigs, washed, dried,and stems and leaves reserved separately, a 1/2-inch piece fresh gingerroot, peeled sliced thin, and cut into strips, avocado (preferably california ), radishes, sliced thin, scallions, sliced thin, mushrooms, sliced thin, fresh lime juice , or to taste

a 1/4-oz package active dry yeast (2 1/2 tsp), warm water (about 105of.), sugar, cake flour (not self-rising), baking powder, baking soda, salt, chilled vegetable shortening, cold unsalted butter , cut into pieces, buttermilk plus additional for brushing biscuits, benne (sesame) seeds, toasted lightly and cooled

a 10-oz bag fresh spinach or 2 small bunches (about 1 1/4 lb total ), vegetable oil, minced peeled fresh gingerroot, garlic clove, minced

a 1/2-lb russet (baking) potato, olive oil, cream cheese, softened, minced drained bottle sun-dried tomatoes in oil, minced scallion greens