52 basic large Recipes

basic mashed potatoes, russet potatoes, peeled and diced, yukon gold potatoes, peeled and diced, butter, heavy cream, salt and ground black pepper, to taste, place both varieties of potatoes in a large pot ., add enough cold water to cover the potatoes by about 1 inch., bring to a boil over high heat, then lower to medium-high to maintain a low boil., cook until tender , about 25 minutes., meanwhile , during the final 5 to 10 minutes of cooking, in a small saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the butter and cream. once the butter melts, mix well and set aside., drain the potatoes. if you have a potato ricer , use it to rice the potatoes into the cooking pot. alternatively, use a large spoon to force the potatoes through the holes in the strainer, or return them to the pot whole and use a masher., season the potatoes with salt and pepper., use an electric mixer or whisk to lightly beat the potatoes. whip in half of the butter and cream mixture, then continue adding more to reach desired consistency., season with salt and pepper.

water, table salt, cornmeal , medium-grind, preferably stone-ground, unsalted butter, cut into large chunks, ground black pepper

extra-large eggs, unbleached all-purpose flour , plus, unbleached all-purpose flour, olive oil

coconut milk, red curry paste or 1/4 cup green curry paste or 1/4 cup yellow curry paste or 1/4 cup panang curry paste, low sodium chicken broth or 1 cup vegetable broth, whole fresh lime leaves (fresh or thawed ), lime , zest of, fresh ginger or 1/2 inch fresh galangal, sliced thinly, stalks lemongrass (trim off spiky top and the base, remove discard outer layers, bruise stalks lightly crushing with si), chicken, cut into 1/4 inch bite-size strips (boneless thighs or legs) or 1 lb pork, cut into 1/4 inch bite-size slices (shoulder , leg or tenderloin) or 1 lb beef, cut into 1/4 inch bite-size strips (flank steak, strip steak or sirloin) or 1 lb large shrimp, peeled deveined or 1 lb tofu, drained cut into bite-size pieces (extra-firm) or 1 lb scallops or 1 lb firm white fish, cut into bite-size pieces (sea bass or halibut) or 1 lb squid, tubes cut into 1/2 inch rings tentacles cut into bite-size pieces, carrots , sliced 1/8 inch thick on an angle or 3 cups onions, sliced 1/2 inch thick or 3 cups japanese eggplants or 3 cups green beans or 3 cups chinese long beans, cut into bite-size pieces or 3 cups kabocha squash, cut into 1/4 inch bite-size slices or 3 cups asparagus, cut into bite-size pieces or 3 cups mushrooms, stemmed cut into slices or 3 cups fresh baby corn, cut into bite-size pieces, cabbage , cut into 1 inch wide bite-size strips or 3 cups bell peppers, cut into bite-size strips (red, orange or yellow) or 3 cups sugar snap peas, strings removed or 3 cups cherry tomatoes, halved or 3 cups bamboo shoots, cut into bite-size strips or 3 cups snow peas, strings removed halved or 3 cups pineapple, cut into bite-size pieces or 3 cups bok choy, cut into 2 inch pieces, light brown sugar or 2 tbsp light palm sugar, more as needed, thai fish sauce or 1 tsp vegan fish sauce, more as needed, fresh basil leaf, whole (italian or thai), fresh cilantro leaves, minced, fresh lime leaves, sliced (fresh or thawed ), fresh cilantro (garnish ), fresh red chili pepper, cut into thin rings (garnish ), coconut milk , small drizzle (garnish), fresh basil leaf, whole (garnish ), lime wedge, squeezed (garnish ), cucumber, strips wedges (garnish )

olive oil, unsalted butter, minced onion, carrot, sliced, minced garlic, salt and freshly ground pepper, sliced mushrooms , cultivated or wild, dry white wine, chicken or beef stock, dried thyme, crumbled, dried rosemary, crumbled, cornstarch mixed with 4 tbsp liquid , such as dry sherry, sercial madeira, or water, diced cooked chicken or meat, frozen peas, thawed and drained, frozen corn, thawed and drained, minced fresh parsley leaves, frozen puff pastry, thawed, egg wash (1 large egg beaten with 1 tsp water and a pinch of salt), suggestion : mixed baby greens salad with red and yellow pear tomatoes, substitute 1/2 cup cream and 2 cups stock, if desired

tomatoes, two small of beef broth, celery chopped, green onions or 1 large onion chopped, head large cabbage shredded, onion soup, green beans, green pepper chopped, carrotts chopped

ground beef, italian sausage (i prefer hot ), white or yellow onion, large diced, bell pepper, large diced, garlic diced, tomatoes (i prefer the roasted), tomato sauce 15 oz cans, tomato paste, tomato soup, golden mushroom soup

brown or green lentils sorted and rinsed, onion quartered, garlic, bay leaves, carrot finely diced, celery rib finely diced, potato large, chopped, salt, pepper freshly milled, extra virgin olive oil or roasted walnut oil, red wine vinegar, fresh parsley or chervil chopped

olive oil, whole yellow onion, large chopped, salt, arborio rice, swiss chard green, spinach, vegetable broth, cayenne pepper, lemon juice

whole chicken carcass with some meat left on the bones, whole large onion quartered, whole garlic cloves halved, stalk celery with leaves cut into 1 inch pieces, whole carrot cut into 1 inch pieces, whole peppercorns, garni bouquet (fresh parsley, sage, thyme) tied with kitchen string or in cheesecloth, cold water or enough to cover ingredients

strawberries, hulled and halved, half-pint raspberries, half-pint blueberries or blackberries, oranges, peeled and cut into sections, kiwis, peeled and cut into large chunks, mango, peeled, pitted, and cut into large chunks, papaya, peeled, pitted, and cut into large chunks, fresh pineapple cut into large chunks, cantaloupe or honeydew melon cut into large chunks, fresh mint , julienned, fresh rosemary or mint sprigs if you re using herb syrup

pastry tart shell, uncooked, dijon mustard, grated swiss cheese, divided, baking potatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks, butter, olive oil, spanish onion, diced (2 cups), ricotta cheese, eggs, salt and pepper, to taste

ground chicken, chicken sausage, with casings removed, fresh white breadcrumbs, minced garlic (3 cloves), chopped fresh parsley leaves (1/4 cup), grated pecorino romano cheese, grated parmesan cheese, plus more for serving (freshly grated recommended ), milk, extra large egg, lightly beaten, kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper, olive oil, yellow onion (minced ), diced to 1/4 inch pieces carrot (3 carrots), diced celery, to 1/4 inch pieces (2 stalks ), chicken stock, dry white wine, shell pasta , such as tubetini or 1 cup stars pasta, minced fresh dill, baby spinach, washed and trimmed

basic risotto cooled, dried italian style bread crumbs, freshly grated parmesan cheese, whole large eggs beaten to blend, mozzarella cheese cut into 1/2 in cubles, vegetable oil enough to reach 3 inches in pan

basic pasta dough , recipe follows, extra-virgin olive oil, onion, finely chopped, fresh pork sausage, ground beef, canned tomatoes with juices, crushed, fresh hot chile pepper, finely chopped, eggs, freshly grated caciocavallo or pecorino romano, plus more for topping pasta, all-purpose flour, extra-large eggs, extra-virgin olive oil

basic pasta dough , recipe follows, starchy potatoes, onion, roughly chopped, pancetta, cut into 3 or 4 pieces, extra-virgin olive oil, salt and pepper, egg yolk, chopped fresh chives, chopped fresh marjoram, freshly grated montasio , plus 1/4 cup, unsalted butter, poppy seeds, all-purpose flour, extra-large eggs, extra-virgin olive oil

basic pasta dough , recipe follows, starchy potatoes, onion, roughly chopped, pancetta, cut into 3 or 4 pieces, extra-virgin olive oil, salt and pepper, egg yolk, chopped fresh chives, chopped fresh marjoram, freshly grated montasio , plus 1/4 cup, unsalted butter, poppy seeds, all-purpose flour, extra-large eggs, extra-virgin olive oil

basic pasta dough , recipe follows, golden raisins, dark rum, eggs, beaten, sugar, fontina, shredded, freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano, plus more for grating, bread crumbs, lemon , zested and grated, orange , zested and grated, unsalted butter, all-purpose flour, extra-large eggs, extra-virgin olive oil