101 braised light Recipes

beef roast, trimmed, salt, freshly ground black pepper, olive oil, garlic cloves, crushed, allspice berries, crushed lightly, fennel seeds, crushed lightly, dry red wine, rosemary sprig, bay leaf, less-sodium beef broth, onions, peeled and cut into 8 wedges, carrot, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces, cubed peeled turnips, fennel bulb, cut lengthwise into 12 wedges

vegetable oil, boneless skinless chicken thighs, orange juice, pineapple juice, cornstarch, soy sauce, light brown sugar , packed, minced fresh ginger, cider vinegar, ketchup, crushed red pepper flakes, garlic, minced, green onion top, chopped

kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, smoked paprika, ground cinnamon, trimmed flat-cut brisket with about 1/3 top layer of fat, grapeseed oil, divided, chopped onion, garlic cloves, smashed, beef broth, stout, bourbon, light brown sugar, soy sauce, thyme, celery stalks, chopped, tomatoes, cored, chopped, carrot, chopped, balsamic vinegar, peach jam or preserves, bourbon, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

leeks, trimmed and halved lengthwise, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, fat-free , less-sodium chicken broth, carrot, cut into (3-inch) pieces, garlic clove, crushed, thyme sprig, olive oil, chopped pancetta (about 1 oz), chopped leek, light brown sugar, red wine vinegar, freshly ground black pepper, kosher salt, thyme sprigs (optional)

chicken thigh fillets cut into cubes, carrots cut into cubes, chinese mushrooms ., half a shallot, garlic finely chopped, ginger, chinese cooking wine (shaoxing cooking wine), light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, chicken broth, star anise, white pepper, corn flour diluted with water, chillies chopped finely (optional)

yukon gold potatoes (2 to 3), left unpeeled, onion, chopped (2 cups), vegetable oil, salt, black pepper, egg, lightly beaten, chopped fresh dill, bone-in back portion veal breast (3 or 4 ribs), salt, black pepper, vegetable oil, dry white wine, reduced-sodium chicken broth (14 fl oz), turkish bay leaves or 1 california, heavy cream, cornstarch, chopped fresh dill, fresh lemon juice , or to taste

swiss chard , such as rainbow or bright lights, olive oil, salt, warm pancetta vinaigrette or orange-pumpkin seed vinaigrette, orange-pumpkin seed vinaigrette

dried shiitake mushrooms (soaked in hot water for 30 min), star anise, ginger, bean curd, prawns, peeled and deveined, chicken stock, dark soy sauce, light soy sauce, sugar, chinese wine, salt, white pepper, cornflour (mix with 2 tbsp water), sesame oil

bacon , cut crosswise into thin strips, chicken thighs (about 2 1/2 lb in all ), salt, fresh-ground black pepper, onion, chopped, carrot, chopped, tart apple , such as granny smith, peeled, cored, and chopped, drained and rinsed sauerkraut (about 1 1/2 lb), canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock, dijon mustard, juniper berries, lightly crushed, bay leaf

canola oil, red onion, sliced, garlic, lightly crushed with the side of a knife blade, all-purpose flour , or enough as needed to coat oxtails, salt and black pepper, oxtails , cut into 2-inch cross sections, red wine, demi-glace, tomato paste, bay leaf, fresh flat-leaf parsley, thyme, butter, lime zest, garlic, finely minced, flat-leaf parsley leaves, finely minced, french bread, olive oil, garlic powder

meaty beef short ribs, coarse kosher salt, freshly grated black pepper, flour, olive oil, divided, chopped onions, cubed turnips (about 1 lb), chopped carrots (about 8 oz), chopped celery, garlic cloves, peeled, sun-dried tomatoes (not in oil), sage sprigs, lightly packed) thyme sprigs, bay leaves, dry red wine, chicken stock, balsamic vinegar (optional)

frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed, tomato paste, hot mustard, hot asian chili sauce (such as sriracha), dark brown sugar, ginger, peeled and roughly chopped, garlic, five-spice powder, beef brisket, lightly trimmed, kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, vegetable oil, onion, roughly chopped, leeks, white parts only , cut into pieces, carrots , cut into pieces, parsnips, peeled and cut into pieces, low-sodium chicken broth, chopped scallions, for garnish

lamb shanks , cut into 1 1/2-inch sections, salt and pepper, oil, for sauteing, flour , for dredging, sliced onions, sliced fennel bulbs, chopped garlic, red wine, chopped tomatoes, light stock, chopped fresh oregano, pitted kalamata olives, feta, crumbled

muscovy ducks, approximately 4 lb each, quartered and trimmed of excess fat, salt, freshly ground black pepper, shallots, peeled and split in 1/2, diced carrots, diced onion, fresh bay leaves, fresh rosemary sprigs, all-purpose flour, red wine, dark or light chicken stock , preferably home-made, armagnac , plus 2 tbsp, prunes

fennel seeds, coriander seeds, lightly crushed, cumin seeds, garlic, cardamom, crushed, cinnamon, bay leaves, red onion, cut into wedges, tomato, diced, leg of lamb, about 3 lb, bone removed , lamb cut into 1-inch chunks, vegetable oil, red onion, finely diced, caraway seeds, basmati rice , washed several times and left to soak for 30 minutes, drained, toasted unsalted cashews, chopped, raisins, special equipment : large square of cheesecloth

olive oil, chickens, cut into 8 pieces each, skin removed, salt and freshly ground black pepper, onion, sliced, garlic, minced, red bell pepper, cored, seeded and sliced, crushed red pepper, dry white wine, flour, italian plum tomatoes, with their liquid, lightly crushed, rich chicken stock, green olives , preferably cerignola (or substitute spanish), water, polenta, fresh chopped thyme, log goat cheese, butter, salt, freshly ground black pepper

olive oil, plus more for tossing with arugula, juniper berries, lightly crushed, fresh rosemary, fresh sage, fresh thyme, pork belly, kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, vegetable oil, ribs celery, leaves removed, roughly chopped, fresh bay leaves, carrots, roughly chopped, head garlic, split, white onion, roughly chopped, red wine, ginger beer , such as reed s, rich pork stock, whole milk, chicken stock, stone ground grits (we use byrd mill, but anson mills is a good substitute), unsalted butter, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, arugula , for serving, lemon juice , for tossing with arugula

flour, salt, freshly ground black pepper, beef oxtails , cut into 1-inch pieces, vegetable oil, chopped onions, chopped celery, chopped carrots, chopped garlic, dried bay leaves, beef stock, sweet potatoes, baked and peeled (about 2 lb), eggs, milk, grated nutmeg, ground cinnamon, pecan pieces, light brown sugar, pure cane syrup, salt, vanilla extract, bourbon, butter, softened, buttermilk, crystal hot sauce, egg, salt , to taste, flour, yellow cornmeal, vegetable oil for frying, okra pods, washed and cut in half lengthwise, parsley, to garnish