40 barefoot black ina Recipes

grape tomatoes, halved, yellow bell pepper, seeded and 1/2-inch diced, black beans, rinsed and drained, diced red onion, minced jalapeno peppers, seeded (2 peppers), freshly grated lime zest, freshly squeezed lime juice (2 limes), olive oil, kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper, minced garlic, ground cayenne pepper, ripe hass avocadoes, seeded, peeled, and 1/2-inch diced

white boiling potatoes, peeled and quartered, kosher salt, unsalted butter, half-and-half, sour cream, fresh ground black pepper, unsalted butter, chopped yellow onions (2 onions), all-purpose flour, kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper, chicken stock, preferably homemade, heated, cognac or 1 tbsp brandy, heavy cream (optional)

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

very fresh tuna steaks, olive oil, limes , zest of, grated, freshly squeezed lime juice (please not the bottled), wasabi powder, soy sauce, hot red pepper sauce, kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper, minced scallions, white and green parts (12 scallions), minced fresh jalapeno peppers , seeds removed, ripe hass avocadoes, toasted sesame seeds (optional)

cream cheese, at room temperature, sour cream, fresh lemon juice, freshly minced fresh dill, prepared horseradish, drained, kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper, smoked salmon, minced

smoked bacon, good white bread, cut 1/2-inch thick, good mayonnaise (recommended ( hellman s or bestfoods), tender green lettuce leaves, washed and spun very dry, ripe hass avocado, lemon , juice of, ripe tomato, sliced 1/2-inch thick, kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper

olive oil, chopped yellow onions, chopped fresh thyme leave, kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper, worcestershire sauce, low sodium chicken broth, tomato paste, lean ground chuck, plain breadcrumbs (recommended progresso), extra-large eggs, beaten, ketchup (recommended heinz)

boiling water (or chicken broth), bulgar wheat, fresh lemon juice (2 lemons), olive oil, kosher salt, chicken breasts, bone in, skin on, fresh ground black pepper, minced scallion, white and green parts (1 bunch), chopped fresh flat leaf parsley, chopped fresh mint leaves, hothouse cucumber, unpeeled , halved lengthwise, seeded, and medium-diced, halved cherry tomatoes

dijon mustard, fresh lemon juice, olive oil, kosher salt, black pepper, hass avocadoes, ripe, lemon , juice of, arugula, washed and spun dry, cooked lobster meat, cut in 3/4 inch dice, tomatoes, cut in half, kosher salt, ground black pepper, lean bacon, fried and crumbled, stilton cheese, crumbled, rolls

eggplant, peeled and 3/4 inch diced, red bell pepper, 1 inch diced, yellow bell pepper, 1 inch diced, red onion, peeled and 1 inch diced, garlic cloves, minced, olive oil, kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper, orzo pasta or 1/2 lb rice-shaped pasta, fresh lemon juice (2 lemons), olive oil, kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper, scallions, minced (white and green parts ), pignolis, toasted (pine nuts), good feta, 1/2 inch diced (not crumbled ), fresh basil leaves , cut into julienne

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

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

white potatoes (skins on ), kosher salt, mayonnaise, buttermilk, dijon mustard, whole grain mustard, chopped fresh dill (if using dill, taste your salad for correct seasoning) or 1/2 cup chopped parsley (if using dill, taste your salad for correct seasoning), fresh ground black pepper, chopped celery, chopped red onion, crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

shrimp, peeled and deveined , shells reserved, seafood stock, olive oil, chopped leeks, white and light green parts (3 leeks), chopped garlic (3 cloves), cayenne pepper, cognac or 1/4 cup brandy, dry sherry, unsalted butter, all-purpose flour, half-and-half, tomato paste, kosher salt, fresh 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

red onions, yellow onion, fresh lemon juice, dijon mustard, minced garlic, minced fresh thyme leave, kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper, olive oil, minced fresh parsley leaves

grape tomatoes, diced red onions (2 onions), good white wine vinegar, olive oil, kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper, chopped fresh basil leaf, chopped fresh parsley leaves, feta cheese

unsalted butter, divided, peeled and 1/2-inch diced boling potatoes (about 4 potatoes), extra-large eggs, ricotta cheese (or 7.5 oz of each kind, ricotta & cottage cheese) or 15 oz cottage cheese (or 7.5 oz of each kind, ricotta & cottage cheese), grated gruyere cheese (to make it more cost efficient, 37.5 oz gruyere & 37.5 oz swiss cheese), kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper, chopped fresh basil leaves or 3/4 cup chopped fresh dill or 3/4 cup chopped flat leaf parsley, flour, baking powder