17 bistro style Recipes

extra virgin olive oil, beef short ribs, kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper, onion, chopped, carrots, chopped, tomato, quartered, celery ribs, chopped, head garlic, peeled, fresh thyme, leaves only, dry red wine, beef stock, chopped flat leaf parsley

unsalted butter, vegetable oil, onions, halved, sliced 1/4-inch thick (about 7 cups), garlic cloves, minced, all-purpose flour, beef broth, dry white wine, water, salt, dried thyme, ground nutmeg, fresh ground pepper, french bread, toasted, grated gruyere or 2 cups swiss cheese, freshly grated parmesan cheese

beef round tip steak, 1/8-1/4-inch thick , lb if necessary, olive oil, garlic cloves, crushed, light soy sauce, divided, pepper, red onion, cut into thin wedges, olive oil, sliced mushrooms, jarred roasted red pepper , cut into strips, dry red wine, muenster cheese or 8 slices swiss cheese or 8 slices mozzarella cheese or 8 slices cup- monterey jack cheese or 8 slices cheddar cheese, crusty rolls or 4 (6 inch) hoagie rolls

baby new potatoes, lean sirloin , trimmed of visible fat, salt, divided, freshly grounded black pepper, olive oil, divided, shallot, finely chopped (about 3 tbsp), dry red wine, arugula, divided

vegetable oil, walla walla onion, sliced, garlic cloves, minced, balsamic vinegar, herbes de provence (optional), refrigerated pie crust , softened as directed on packaging (or make your own), dijon mustard, gruyere cheese, shredded (or swiss), marinated artichoke hearts, well drained, coarsely chopped, fire-roasted red bell pepper, chopped and well-drained, crushed red pepper flakes (or more to taste), fresh thyme leave, finely chopped, egg white, beaten, fresh thyme sprig

olive oil, divided, chicken breast halves, skinned, chicken thighs (about 1 lb), skinned, chicken drumsticks (about1 lb), skinned, chopped onion, garlic cloves, minced, chopped celery, chopped fresh basil, chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, red wine vinegar, sliced green olives, capers, sugar, ground red pepper, bay leaves, italian-style tomatoes, undrained and chopped, hot cooked macaroni or cavatappi, parsley sprigs (optional)

prepared pizza crust, pizza sauce, sargento bistro blends mozzarella cheese with sun-dried tomatoes and basil, shredded, divided, red pepper, strips (bottled and roasted), pitted kalamata olive, sliced, crushed red pepper flakes

fresh mussels, onion, peeled and finely chopped, shallot, peeled and finely chopped, fat garlic cloves, peeled and crushed, chopped fresh thyme, chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped fresh chervil, olive oil, dry white wine , such as muscadet, pernod (optional) or 1 tsp pastis (optional), creme fraiche (optional), potatoes, peeled and cut into thin strips, salt, oil , for deep frying

waxy potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced (such as desiree, golden wonder, maris piper, idaho or king edward), gruyere cheese, grated, double cream, salt, fresh ground black pepper, garlic cloves, peeled and crushed, fresh thyme, butter, cheese, for topping (optional)

beef tenderloin steak, cut 3/4 inch thick (about 1 lb. total ), dijon-style mustard or 1 tbsp coarse grain mustard, olive oil or 2 tbsp garlic-flavored, sliced mushrooms (crimini, shitake, portobello, or button, about 3 cups), dry red wine or 1/3 cup sherry wine, white wine worcestershire sauce, snipped fresh thyme

eggs, milk, deli ham, diced, pesto sauce (more or less if desired)

extra-virgin olive oil, short ribs, in 1 long piece or at least in pairs, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, onion, chopped, carrots, chopped, tomato, quartered, ribs celery, head garlic, peeled, fresh thyme, dry red wine, low-sodium, organic beef stock, chopped flat-leaf parsley

boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 1 1/2 lb), salt, divided, pepper, divided, grated fresh nutmeg, red potatoes, halved, low-fat milk, butter, divided, sliced mushrooms , such as cremini, shiitake, oyster, and button, reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth, madeira wine or 1/2 cup dry sherry, chopped fresh parsley

skinless, boneless chicken thighs (about 1 1/2 lb), salt, divided, pepper, divided, grated whole nutmeg, red potatoes, halved, low-fat milk, butter, divided, sliced mushrooms , such as cremini, shiitake, oyster, and button, fat-free , less-sodium chicken broth, madeira wine or dry sherry, chopped fresh parsley

cream cheese, softened, sugar, marsala wine, heavy cream, vanilla extract, strong brewed coffee, brandy, coffee liqueur, french-style ladyfinger cookies, semisweet chocolate