120 braised and vegetables with sauce Recipes

chicken, cut into chunks, chestnuts, stalks green onions, ginger (1/4 each), dark soy sauce, chinese white rice wine, vegetable oil, salt, sugar, water

olive oil, tempeh, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, garlic cloves, minced, minced fresh ginger, carrots, thinly sliced diagonally, head bok choy, trimmed and sliced crosswise into 1-inch pieces, sliced water chestnuts, drained and rinsed, scallions, trimmed and sliced diagonally, hoisin sauce, water, salt, fresh ground black pepper, snow peas, trimmed and halved diagonally

spareribs , cracked through center, all-purpose flour, salt, black pepper, shortening, beef stock or 1 1/2 cups vegetable stock, ketchup, worcestershire sauce, vinegar, celery salt, cayenne pepper, allspice, bay leaf, garlic clove, minced, onion (chopped into quarters or large pieces), all-purpose flour

cornish hens, all-purpose flour, salt, freshly ground black pepper, butter, olive oil, leek (about 2 large), cremini mushrooms, halved, garlic cloves, minced, fat-free , less-sodium chicken broth, cider vinegar, tomatoes, quartered, granny smith apple, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch slices, red potatoes, quartered, chopped fresh parsley

two 2-lb whole boneless duck breasts with skin, freshly grated orange zest, fresh orange juice, soy sauce, vegetable oil, honey, white-wine vinegar, dried hot red pepper flakes, salt, garlic cloves, sliced very thin, unsalted butter, a 1 1/2-lb head of chicory or curly endive, the leaves torn into large pieces and washed well, water

peanut oil , for deep frying, garlic, peeled, ribs celery, halved, onion, quartered, pork hind shanks, kosher salt, plus extra for seasoning, whole black peppercorns, bay leaves, fresh thyme, low-sodium chicken broth, dry white wine, freshly ground black pepper, pinot noir , for serving, fried caper and lemon gremolata, recipe follows, prepared chimichurri sauce , for serving, optional, golden raisins, honey, vegetable oil, for frying, capers, drained, chopped fresh italian parsley, lemon zest, juice of 1 lemon, shallots, finely diced (about 1/2 cup), garlic, minced, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, extra-virgin olive oil

oxtails, trimmed, seasoned flour for dredging the oxtails, vegetables oil, chopped onion, garlic cloves, minced, grated peeled fresh gingerroot, light brown sugar, ketchup, dijon-style mustard, cider vinegar, worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, tabasco to taste, cayenne to taste, a 28-oz can italian tomatoes, drained , reserving the juice, and chopped, dried small red chili beans , soaked in enough cold water to cover them by 2 inches overnight or quick-soaked (procedure follows) and drained, chopped scallion greens for garnish

thick ham steak, light soy sauce, dry sherry wine, butter or vegetable oil, minced fresh ginger, water, salt and freshly ground black pepper, sliced green onions

stalk lemongrass , bruised, thai red chiles, seeded and chopped, onion, sliced, garlic, red curry paste, water, shrimp, peeled and deveined, soy sauce, vegetable oil, coconut milk, shrimp stock or water, scallions, sliced, red pepper, sliced, yellow pepper, sliced, cooked fresh rice noodles or basmati rice, for serving, freshly chopped cilantro leaves, for garnish, chopped roasted peanuts, for garnish

chicken, whole , buy the smallest 1 possible, chicken stock (4 cups), carrots, diced, onions, diced, diced tomatoes, worcestershire sauce, sherry wine or 1/2 cup marsala wine, medium-dry, ziti pasta or 6 oz rotini pasta, uncooked, dried rosemary or 1/2 tsp dried thyme, vegetable oil, for sauteing, salt and pepper, to taste

hanger steak, cleaned and cut 1-inch dice, salt and freshly ground black pepper, canola oil, to cook, onions, 1-inch dice, minced garlic, minced ginger, carrot, peeled and 1-inch roll cut, ribs celery , 1-inch pieces, celeriac, peeled, 1-inch dice, sweet potato, peeled, 1-inch dice, parsnips, peeled and 1-inch, cabernet sauvignon, naturally brewed soy sauce, palm sugar (may substitute brown sugar), lapsang souchang teabags (recommended : honest tea co.), water, to cover

lamb shoulder, 12 to 15 lb, bone out, rosemary, salt and black pepper, to taste, all-purpose flour, chile powder, ground cumin, canola oil, to cook, garlic , smashed, ginger, minced, onions, large dice, carrots, peeled, large dice, ribs celery, large dice, bay leaves, red wine, soaked chickpeas, drained, honey, naturally brewed soy sauce, water, to cook, harissa, to serve on the side, jasmati rice , rinsed 3 times until water runs clear, water to cook, fresh mint, washed and leaves picked, honey, garlic, extra-virgin olive oil, salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste, on a very large platter , make a large ring of rice. drizzle the mint puree on the rice. place lamb and vegetables in the middle. pull out the rosemary 1/3 out to resemble a small crown. serve family style with harissa on the side., wine suggestion : brokenwood shiraz 1998

all-purpose flour, allspice, seasoning salt, black pepper (or to taste), short rib of beef, oil (more if needed), onions, chopped, minced fresh garlic, dried thyme, bay leaves, carrots, peeled and chopped, celery ribs, diced tomatoes, well drained, beef broth, dry red wine (can use about 1/2 cup more wine), worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper

extra-virgin olive oil, fresh tuna steaks (6 oz each), yellow onion, thinly sliced, freshly squeezed orange juice (1-2 oranges), capers packed in water, drained and rinsed well, anchovy fillets in olive oil, drained and rinsed well, kosher salt, freshly ground pepper , to taste, freshly chopped mint, extra-virgin olive oil, fennel, bulbs quartered, fennel seeds , crushed in a mortar, freshly chopped italian parsley, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, reduced sodium vegetable stock, freshly squeezed orange juice, grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese

pearl onions, peeled, ear shucked corn, minced sweet onion, garlic clove, minced, fat-free , less-sodium chicken broth, uncooked regular grits, cooked wild rice, grated pepato or romano cheese, shredded gruyere cheese, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, worcestershire sauce, ground red pepper, cabernet sauvignon or other dry red wine, fat-free , less-sodium chicken broth, red swiss chard , torn, pork tenderloin medallions, salt, vegetable oil

port, rioja red wine, sugar, honey, olive oil, lemon juice, salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste, water, unsalted butter, granulated sugar, red pearl onions, scored, blanched and peeled, white pearl onions, scored, blanched and peeled, salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste, lemon juice, whole fennel seeds, salt and freshly ground pepper, tuna fillets, 5 to 6 oz each, olive oil, chopped fresh parsley, head fennel, quartered, olive oil, to cook, white wine, vegetable stock, salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

racks of lamb , ask the butcher to trim and french, about 2 3/4 to 3 lb total, extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling, coarse salt and freshly ground pepper, cranberry juice concentrate , available on canned and bottled juice aisle, tangerines , zested and juiced, chicken stock, dried sweetened cranberries , a couple of handfuls (recommended: craisins brand name, extra-virgin olive oil , 1 turn of the pan, onion, chopped, cleaned, coarsely chopped red swiss chard , the yield of 1 large bunch, vegetable stock, handfuls golden raisins, salt and pepper, freshly grated nutmeg , eyeball it, extra-virgin olive oil , 1 turn of the pan, pancetta , available at deli counter, sliced like bacon, chopped, chicken stock, quick cooking polenta , available on italian foods or specialty aisles of market, chopped fresh sage leaves , 3 sprigs, butter, cut into small pieces, salt and pepper, blades fresh chives, snipped or finely chopped

beef stew topped with black pepper biscuit crust ingredients, beef for stew, salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, canola oil, yellow onions, coarsely chopped, carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch lengths, stalks celery, coarsely chopped, garlic, minced, beef stock - recipe below, dry red wine (optional), bouquet garni : 3 rosemary sprigs, 4 flat-leaf parsley sprigs, 1 bay leaf, 3 to 4 peppercorns, ingredients for biscuit crust, all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, heaping tbsp cracked pepper, salt, cold unsalted butter , cut into pieces, whole milk, unsalted butter, melted, minced fresh flat-leaf parsley for garnish (optional), preheat the oven to 350of., beef cubes dry with paper towels and sprinkle with salt and pepper., in a large dutch oven or flameproof casserole, heat 2 tbsp of the oil over medium-high heat. sear the beef cubes on all sides until nicely browned. don tsp move the meat too much in the pot; let it sear so that it develops a nice browned crust. transfer the beef cubes to a plate. pour off the oil from the pot., return the pot to medium heat and add the remaining 1 tbsp oil. add the onions, carrots, and celery and saute for about 3 minutes, or until the vegetables begin to soften. add the garlic and saute for 2 to 3 minutes., add the stock and wine and stir to scrape up the browned bits from the bottom of the pan. return meat and any accumulated juices to the pot., make a bouquet garni by tying the rosemary and parsley sprigs, bay leaf, and peppercorns in a square of cheesecloth. put the bouquet garni in the pot., cover the pot and braise in the oven for 2 hours and 15 minutes or until tender, stirring the stew several times., meanwhile , make the biscuit crust: in a medium bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, sugar, cracked pepper, and salt together. using your fingertips, a fork, or a pastry cutter, work the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs., add the milk all at once and stir just until the dough comes together in a mass., turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead 8 to 10 times, or just until cohesive. using a rolling pin or your hands, roll or pat the dough into a circle or oval about 1/4 inch thick., stew from the oven , uncover, and lay the dough on top. it will not fit perfectly or seal tightly. this is a rough topping. brush the dough with the melted butter., return the stew to the oven and cook, uncovered, for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown., serve, remove the crust from the pan and set aside. serve the stew with the vegetables. cut the crust into pieces and top the meat with the crust. ladle sauce from the stew over the crust, meat, and vegetables. garnish with minced parsley, if desired., variation, serve in 6 individual onion soup crocks or similarly sized ovenproof dishes, put the meat into the crocks with the vegetables and sauce from the stew. increase the oven temperature to 425of., make the biscuit dough and roll it into a round about 1/2 inch thick. cut the dough into 6 rounds large enough to overlap the bowls by about 1/2 inch. lay the rounds over the crocks and crimp the edges to seal. brush with melted butter and set the crocks on a baking sheet. bake for 12 to 14 minutes, or until the crusts are golden brown.