51 bittman Recipes

waxy potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-to1-inch cubes (red or white potatoes), salt, fresh ground black pepper, olive oil (more or less ), minced garlic

head cauliflower , about 1 lb, salt & freshly ground black pepper, minced garlic, olive oil, penne , fusilli or 1 lb other cut pasta, coarse breadcrumbs

cooked quinoa (1 cup raw ), oil, tempeh, crumbled (about 1 cup), ginger, peeled and minced, garlic , slivered, mung bean sprouts (optional), tomato, chopped (optional), rice wine vinegar, dark sesame oil, soy sauce (to taste), green onion, for garnish, fresh cilantro, for garnish

salt (to taste), milk (low-fat is fine ), bay leaves, pasta (elbow, shell , ziti, or other cut, i like rotini), butter, all-purpose flour, grated cheese (like sharp cheddar or emmental), freshly grated parmesan cheese, fresh ground black pepper (to taste), breadcrumbs, preferably fresh (can use more )

sirloin steak, sliced, olive oil, red bell pepper, sliced, onion, chopped, garlic clove, minced, oregano, dried, chili powder, salt, fresh ground black pepper, tortilla chips, queso fresco, prepared salsa

garlic cloves, peeled, extra virgin olive oil, scallions, trimmed and roughly chopped, parsley, shrimp, salt and black pepper to taste, hot red pepper flakes

chicken broth, grain white rice, carrot, peeled and cut into thin slices, stalk celery, thinly sliced, chicken, raw, salt and pepper, to taste

whole 3- to 4-lb chicken , trimmed of excess fat, rinsed, dried and split, backbone removed, fresh minced rosemary (optional) or 1 tsp dried rosemary, plus 2 sprigs fresh rosemary (optional), salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste, coarsely chopped garlic, extra virgin olive oil or 2 tbsp canola oil, lemon, cut into quarters

whole turkey, garlic cloves, lightly crushed, fresh tarragon (or several pinches dried) or 3 sprigs thyme (or several pinches dried), extra virgin olive oil, salt & freshly ground black pepper

shelled roasted peanuts, peanut oil, red onion, halved and thinly sliced, fresh ginger, peeled and minced, garlic, minced, cayenne (more or less to taste), salt, fresh ground black pepper, vegetable stock or 6 cups water, sweet potatoes or 2 yams, peeled and cut into thick slices, tomatoes, cored and halved (canned are fine, drain and reserve liquid for another use), collard greens or 1/2 lb kale, washed thoroughly and cut into wide ribbons, chunky peanut butter

tuna in water, limes, juiced, scallions, minced, cilantro leaf, minced, salt (to taste), black pepper (to taste), hot pepper sauce , to taste

salt and pepper, extra virgin olive oil, zucchini (rinsed, trimmed and cut into ribbons or coins), onion, chopped, thyme, tomatoes (in wedges or roughly chopped , with their juice), cut pasta (like ziti or penne), freshly grated parmesan cheese or freshly chopped parsley (to garnish)

olive oil, ground beef or 1/2 lb ground pork or 1/2 lb ground turkey or 1/2 lb ground chicken, salt (to taste), fresh ground black pepper (to taste), onion, chopped, garlic, minced, eggplants, cubed, zucchini, chopped, carrots, chopped, mushroom, quartered, chile, seeded and minced (fresh or dried ), ground cumin, dried oregano leaves, canned tomato, seeded and chopped, canned kidney beans , liquid reserved, vegetable stock (adjust as needed), fresh cilantro, for garnish

well-cooked beans (can be white, black, or red beans or chickpeas or lentils) or 14 oz beans, drained (can be white, black, or red beans or chickpeas or lentils), onion, quartered, soy flakes (preferably not instant ) or 1/2 cup rolled oats (preferably not instant), mixed spice , of your choice (for example 1 tbsp chili powder or a mix of cumin, smoked paprika, and chili flakes), minced garlic, salt & freshly ground black pepper, egg, bean-cooking liquid (or other liquid wine, cream, milk, water, ketchup, etc.) or stock (or other liquid wine, cream, milk, water, ketchup, etc.), extra virgin olive oil or grapeseed oil or corn oil, any neutral oil, as needed

pork shoulder (or use fresh ham), garlic cloves, peeled (you can use more garlic, this is the minimum), onion, quartered, fresh oregano leaves or 1 tbsp dried oregano, ground cumin, dried ancho chile powder or 1 tsp other mild chili powder, salt, fresh ground black pepper, olive oil , as needed, wine or 1 tbsp cider vinegar, lime wedge, for serving

milk, sugar, salt , a pinch, unsalted butter , plus butter for the pan, day-old bread, crusts removed, eggs, peeled peeled cored chopped apples, ground cardamom

olive oil, sliced garlic, chili flakes (to taste), escarole, cooked white beans, chicken stock or 3 cups water, tomatoes, salt and pepper

ketchup, water, rice vinegar, worcestershire sauce or 1 tbsp soy sauce, chili powder (to taste), onion, minced, garlic clove, minced, salt & freshly ground black pepper