233 better red Recipes

butter (i use bacon fat), onion, chopped, fresh minced garlic, bell pepper, seeded and chopped (use green or red ), dried red chili pepper flakes (optional or to taste), kielbasa (cut into about 1/2-inch slices) or 1 -1 1/2 lb dry polish sausage (cut into about 1/2-inch slices), chopped cabbage, canned chicken broth (can use water, but broth is better), seasoning salt (or to taste, or use white salt), fresh ground black pepper (or to taste), grated parmesan cheese (optional), cooked egg noodles

cumin seed, coriander seed, fenugreek seeds (optional, but better with it), red chili pepper flakes, cooked chickpeas (i cook mine in the pressure cooker, but canned would be fine), chopped white onion, garlic cloves, white sesame seeds, matzo meal, chopped flat leaf parsley, baking powder, egg, salt (use less if the chickpeas are ed), fresh ground black pepper, oil (for frying , we use a mix of canola and peanut oils), tahini (sesame seed paste), garlic clove, cumin seed, toasted and ground, fennel seed, toasted and ground, salt, juice of half a small lemon (prefrably meyer), red chili powder (we prefer ancho) or 1/4 tsp cayenne (we prefer ancho), water

extra virgin olive oil, sherry wine vinegar (or balsamic, but sherry is better), minced shallots, chopped fresh oregano or 1 1/2 tbsp marjoram, kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper, eggs, red potatoes, kosher salt, french haricots vert, stem ends trimmed, sushi grade tuna steaks, 1 inch thick (6-7 oz. each), head butter lettuce , leaves seperated, nicoise olives, red pear tomatoes , halved lengthwise or 3 plum tomatoes, cut into 1/4 inch thick slices

prosciutto, salami, capicola, soppressata, pepperoni, mortadella , with pistachio nut, canned anchovy fillets, salmon, marinated artichoke hearts, pickled cherry peppers, roasted red peppers (better yet,, roast your own ), stalks celery hearts (cut into sticks) or 5 stalks fennel bulbs, hearts (cut into sticks), sun-dried tomatoes (in oil), pepperoncini peppers, marinated mushrooms, stuffed cherry peppers, stuffed with procuitto and provolone cheese, capers, caponata , eggplant spread, fresh tomatoes, sliced (or whole grape tomatoes), parmigiano-reggiano cheese, asiago cheese, provolone cheese, fontina cheese, fresh mozzarella cheese, breadsticks, italian bread, gourmet olives, deviled eggs, hard-boiled eggs, grilled vegetables, head romaine lettuce (leaves to line platter), extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, red wine vinegar

cornstarch, dry sherry or 2 tbsp rice wine, soy sauce, minced fresh garlic, to taste (lots is better !), fresh minced ginger, sesame oil, uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined, chicken broth, sugar , to taste, cornstarch, soy sauce, dry sherry or 3 tbsp rice wine, rice vinegar, chili peppers or 1 tsp crushed dry red pepper flakes, to taste, oil, divided, minced fresh garlic , to taste, green onions, cut in 1/2 inch pieces, red bell pepper, seeded and cored, cut into 1/2 inch squares, sesame oil

dried black-eyed peas, sweet potatoes, peeled and cut in small chunks, fresh tomatoes, peeled and cut in small chunks or 1 can stewed tomatoes (works, but fresh ones are better), fresh garlic, chopped, red onion, chopped, fresh parsley, chopped, cinnamon (or more ), old bay seasoning or 1 tsp mrs. dash seasoning mix (or more), cayenne or 1/2-1 tsp red peppers or 1/2-1 tsp creole seasoning, whole celery seeds or 1 -2 stalk chopped celery, with leaves (or both), salt and pepper

olive oil (i use enough oil to lightly coat the bottom of my pot), onion, chopped, garlic cloves, minced (or to taste, the more the better i use 6 extra large cloves), dried basil (rubbed between fingers to release flavor), dried oregano (rubbed between fingers to release flavor), crushed red pepper flakes (optional or adjust to taste), tomato paste (can use two cans for a thicker richer sauce if desired), whole roma tomatoes, undrained (break up with a fork before cooking, go ahead and use two cans if desired!), dry red wine (you may omit if desired but good to add in, can use white wine), sugar (optional or to taste), salt (or to taste, a good tomato sauce needs lots so don tsp be shy with the ), fresh ground black pepper (to taste)

evoo, butter, garlic, minced, homemade breadcrumbs or panko, grated parmigiano-reggiano, fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, finely chopped, red and orange bell peppers (pick square-ish/rectangular shaped ones for better plate presentation), salt and freshly ground black pepper, firm, medium eggplant, peel half the skin, cut into 1/2-inch dice, olive oil spray, fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped, fresh red chile, finely chopped or 1/2 tsp dried flakes, onion, chopped, zucchini, 1/2-inch dice, ripe plum or small vine tomatoes, chopped, tomato sauce or passata

coriander seed, cumin seed, ground turmeric, coconut oil (or other vegetable oil), fresh coconut, grated, brown mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, dried hot red chilies, curry leaves (fresh , if available), red onion, finely chopped, hot green chili pepper, finely chopped, fresh ginger, tamarind paste (tamarind concentrate), water, salt, brown sugar (or even better, jaggery)

butter, carrots, chopped, celery, chopped, onions, chopped (or 1 very large), red bell peppers, chopped, garlic cloves, minced, water, chicken base , i like better than bouillon brand, poultry seasoning, crushed red pepper flakes, chicken breasts, cubed, dried parsley

rotini pasta (i use the catelli smart 1 as it s a lot better for you. full box, around 6 cups cooked i think), red onion, bell peppers, red, fresh spinach leaves (i like pre-washed baby spinach), low-fat feta (smoked mozza would be good too, any sharp dry cheese), light mayonnaise, lemon juice, poppy seeds, splenda artificial sweetener (or use real sugar)

tri-colored pasta , i prefer bow tie if i can get it, pepperoni slices, yellow pepper, orange bell pepper, red bell pepper, feta cheese (sweet red pepper and basil kind), pitted black olives, grape tomatoes (get the super sweets if you can), cucumber (dice into squares rather than slicing), italian dressing, better quality, peas, green olives, green zucchini, yellow zucchini

hanger or skirt steaks (i prefer steak for the kidney flavor), canola , vegetable, or corn oil, plus more for frying, rock candy, moutai or chinese grain alcohol, rice cooking wine, garlic cloves, chopped, onion, chopped, prepared horseradish (traditionally, people use ginger, but i use horseradish which goes better with red meat), soy sauce , plus 2 oz dark, fermented sweet rice sauce (available at any asian grocery), water, cherry cola, hu yieh leaves (dried lotus leaves), chinese buns (gwa bao, a white folded bun from any chinese grocer)

ground turkey, ground red pepper, garlic powder, sea salt, tofutti better-than-cream-cheese, tofutti sour cream, taco shell, cucumber, fresh jalapenos, seeded, chopped green chilies, fresh baby spinach, fresh cilantro, minced garlic, lime juice, ground red pepper, salt

poblano peppers, cheddar cheese, grated, cooked grits (according to package directions), flour, egg wash, fresh breadcrumb (for breading cakes), red bell peppers, diced very finely, peanut oil , plus oil for frying cakes, grand marnier, karo light corn syrup, anchovy fillets (or to taste), capers, harissa or 1/4 tsp chinese red pepper sauce, garlic, chopped, lemon, juiced, homemade mayonnaise (commercial can be substituted, but use reduced sugar type to avoid too much sweetness), u- 12 shrimp (jumbo , the bigger the better), scallion tops, sliced

jumbo lump crabmeat , picked over for bits of shell and cartilage (other crabmeat can be substituted), red onion, in small dice, red bell pepper, in small dice, mayonnaise (homemade will be better), with tabasco and freshly ground black pepper added to taste, creole mustard or other coarse mustard, capers, drained and coarsely chopped, hard-cooked egg, diced small, prepared horseradish, kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, creole seafood seasoning or any creole seasoning mix , or to taste, butter, butter, freshly shucked corn kernels, about 6 ears, jalapeno peppers , seeds and membranes removed, in 1/8-inch dice, kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, minced fresh thyme, green onion, finely sliced, fresh thyme springs (optional garnish )

tomatoes, eggplant (about 1 1/2 lb), vidalia onion, garlic , peeled only dont mince or chop, red bell pepper (green or yellow are fine), fine sea salt, crushed red pepper flakes, black pepper, sugar, olive oil (dark is better but light is fine ), chicken broth or 1/3 cup chicken stock, good parmesan cheese, shaved not powdered

water, kosher salt, stone-ground yellow grits, freshly grated parmesan, white pepper, hot pepper sauce, andouille sausage, butter, all-purpose flour, chopped onions, chopped red bell peppers (red better for color ), chopped celery, salt, cayenne pepper, local shrimp, peeled and deveined, tail removed, clam juice, heavy cream, chopped green onions, chopped fresh parsley leaves or chive sprigs, for garnish