48 backyard fest Recipes

ground prime beef (20 percent fat), at room temperature, softened butter, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, potato bun, sliced in half, iceberg lettuce leaf, beefsteak tomato, dill pickle, lt pickled mayo , recipe follows, mayonnaise, ketchup, sweet relish, drained and rinsed, chopped cornichons, chopped pickled jalapeno, cognac, salt and pepper, to taste

chicken, quartered, spicy barbecue sauce, chopped fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme, sage, parsley, oregano, or marjoram), sea salt , to taste, freshly ground pepper , to taste, tortillas

egg yolk, garlic clove, minced, dijon mustard, extra-virgin olive oil, divided, vegetable oil, kosher salt, divided, chopped fresh oregano, chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped fresh basil, zucchini , cut lengthwise into 1/4-in. slices, onion , cut into 1/2-in. slices, red bell pepper, seeded, chicken hot dogs , such as applegate organic, sprouted-wheat hot dog buns, whole flat-leaf parsley, whole oregano leaves

chopped onion, beer or nonalcoholic, worcestershire sauce, garlic cloves, minced, salt, pepper, lean ground beef (90% lean), rye rolls or whole wheat hamburger buns, split, lettuce leaves, tomato slices

red potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch dice, carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice, white onion, halved and thinly sliced, garlic cloves, peeled and halved, cooked (or canned) garbanzo beans, epazote (if you can find it), rolled and tied boneless lamb shoulder roast, salt, preferably coarse , about 3/4 tsp, plus some for sprinkling on lamb, chopped fresh cilantro, canned chipotle chile en adobo, seeded and finely chopped, salsa, store bought or home made, crumbled mexican queso anejo or parmesan, flat-leaf parsley , banana leaves, or lemon leaves, for garnish, good-quality manzanillo olives, pitted, warm tortillas , as an accompaniment

minced shallots, garlic, minced, extra-virgin olive oil, honey, canned chopped tomatoes , such as bel aria, corn syrup, sherry vinegar, light brown sugar, chipotle puree, vegetable stock , if needed, salt and freshly ground black pepper, lemon juice, egg yolk, canola oil, extra-virgin olive oil, yellow mustard, mustard powder , such as coleman s, salt, bacon, very soft unsalted butter, melted, ground beef (or mixture of , ground brisket and ground lamb), paprika, cumin, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, brioche buns, olive oil, for brushing, thick slices artisanal american cheese (found at your local cheese shop)