13 basic ray Recipes

russet potatoes, peeled and diced, pork or chicken stock (recommended: kitchen basics), scallions, finely chopped, ribs celery with leafy tops, chopped, white wine vinegar, sugar, prepared horseradish, extra-virgin olive oil, celery seed , optional, a generous handful dill, chopped, salt and freshly ground black pepper

basic pizza dough, barbecue sauce , sweet baby rays, chicken, cooked and chopped, mushrooms, drained, mozzarella cheese, shredded

extra-virgin olive oil , 3 turns of the pan, plus some for drizzling, thick slices pancetta (not smoked ) or bacon (smoked), chopped, fresh rosemary, leaves finely chopped, garlic, chopped, onion, finely chopped, carrots, diced, skinny zucchini , cut into thin slices, salt and pepper, dry red wine , a couple of glugs, petite diced or chunky style crushed tomatoes, beef stock , available in boxes on soup aisle (recommended: kitchen basics brand), chopped or torn stale bread, white beans (recommended : goya brand, smaller than cannellini beans), chopped kale or chard, grated parmigiano-reggiano , to pass at table

chicken or vegetable stock/broth (preferred brand: kitchen basics), concentrated crushed tomatoes, heavy cream, coarse salt and black pepper, leaves fresh basil , cut into chiffonade, for garnish, soup toppers, for garnish , recipe follows, crusty bread , 4 inches across, 1/4-inch thick-slice artisan breads at counter in market, cracked fresh garlic , optional, extra-virgin olive oil, freshly ground black pepper, shredded cheese to compliment your soup: provolone, asiago, cheddar, gruyere, swiss, etc.

chicken stock (recommended : kitchen basics brand) available in paper box containers on soup aisle, extra-virgin olive oil , 2 turns of the pan, garlic, chopped, arborio rice, salt and pepper, frozen peas, grated parmigiano-reggiano or romano cheese, a couple of handfuls

chicken stock (recommended : kitchen basics, 2 (1-quart) boxes, ground chicken or ground turkey breast (i keep an extra pack of both in the freezer; they are both so lean and easy to work with!), egg, plain bread crumbs, freshly grated nutmeg , eyeball it, smoked sweet paprika, handful parsley leaves, finely chopped, salt and pepper, egg noodles, pequillo spanish peppers or roasted red peppers, quartered lengthwise, very thinly sliced, scallions , cut into 2-inch pieces then shredded into thin sticks, handful fresh dill, finely chopped , about 3 tbsp

extra-virgin olive oil, ground turkey or chopped leftover turkey, salt and freshly ground black pepper, poultry seasoning, sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed, onion, cut into 1-inch dice, carrots, peeled and grated, ribs celery, chopped, butter, divided, all-purpose flour, turkey or chicken stock (recommended: kitchen basics), a few dashes worcestershire sauce, frozen peas, very ripe banana, a few dashes hot sauce, sharp shredded yellow cheddar, all natural apple sauce, good quality whole berry cranberry sauce (recommended : ocean spray), ground cinnamon, orange zest, french vanilla ice cream, cream, chopped toasted pecans , available on baking aisle

marble rye bread, softened butter, divided, turkey breast cutlets, salt and pepper, poultry seasoning, divided , plus 1 tsp, extra-virgin olive oil, divided, all-purpose flour, turkey broth (recommended : college inn brand) or chicken stock (recommended: kitchen basics) in a re-sealable paper box, mushrooms, chopped, ribs celery , from the heart, chopped with leafy green tops, water chestnuts, 1 small can, drained, chopped, scallions, chopped, fresh parsley leaves, chopped

spaghetti, olive oil, anchovy fillets, garlic cloves, chopped, red pepper flakes , to taste, black pepper , to taste, pasta water, fresh parsley, chopped

hearts romaine lettuce, tomatoes, diced, kirby cucumber or 1/4 european seedless cucumber, diced, yellow onion or 1/2 red onion, chopped, carrot, peeled and shredded, a couple of glugs ) extra-virgin olive oil, a couple of splashes ) red wine vinegar, sugar, coarse salt and black pepper

brown sugar, white granulated sugar, water, heavy whipping cream, whole pecans, butter , to grease cookie sheet