101 braised light Recipes

fat-free , lower-sodium chicken broth, chopped peeled fresh lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves , torn, fresh galangal, red curry paste, presliced exotic mushroom blend (such as shiitake, cremini, and oyster), skinless, boneless chicken breast , cut into bite-sized pieces, light coconut milk, thai fish sauce (such as three crabs), brown sugar, diagonally cut green onions, fresh lime juice, coarsely chopped fresh cilantro, divided, uncooked wide rice noodles

onion, peeled and quartered , stem end left intact, new potatoes (about 12), carrots, cut into 2 1/2-inch lengths, beef brisket, trimmed, kosher salt and black pepper, tomato paste, brewed black coffee, worcestershire sauce, light brown sugar, chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, country bread (optional)

braising steak, cinnamon stick, star anise (optional), light soy sauce, dried red chilies, dried citrus peels, soaked and finely chopped (optional), chicken stock, egg noodles

skirt or flank steak, trimmed, water, carrots, chopped coarse, onion, chopped coarse, celery ribs, chopped coarse, bay leaf, garlic cloves, crushed lightly, dried oregano, ground cumin, salt, whole black peppercorns, green bell peppers , cut into 1/4-inch strips, red onion , cut into 1/4-inch strips, olive oil, braising liquid plus additional if desired, a 14- to 16-oz c n whole tom toes with juice, chopped, tomato paste, garlic cloves, minced, ground cumin, dried oregano, yellow bell peppers , cut into 1/4 inch strips, frozen peas, thawed, pimiento-stuffed spanish olive, drained and halved, olive oil, cuminseed, crumble saffron thread, unconverted long-grain rice, water, salt

sweet hungarian paprika, kosher salt, plus additional for seasoning, freshly ground black pepper, plus additional for seasoning, light brown sugar, cayenne pepper, beef brisket , preferably point cut, fat trimmed, wood chips , preferably hickory or mesquite, tomato puree, lager or amber beer, ribs celery, minced, onion, minced, cider vinegar, brown sugar, yellow mustard, thick slices bacon, coarsely chopped (about 6 oz), garlic, minced, canned chipotle chiles in adobo sauce, minced, ancho chiles, stemmed, seeded, and chopped, bay leaves, chili powder, kosher salt, plus additional for seasoning, freshly ground black pepper, water

oil, thick slab bacon, cut into large dice, pork shoulder, cut into 1 inch cubes, onion, thinly sliced, light german beer, chicken stock (or more, to cover ), garlic sausage, sliced 1/4 inch thick, head cabbage, sliced thinly, granny smith apples, peeled seeded and sliced 1/4 inch thick, waxy potatoes, sliced 1/4 inch thick (like yukon golds), caraway seed, salt and pepper, crusty bread

oil, slab bacon, cut into large dice, pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes, onion, thinly sliced, light german beer, chicken stock, or more, to cover, garlic sausage, sliced 1/4-inch thick, head cabbage, sliced thinly, granny smith apples, peeled seeded and sliced 1/4-inch thick, waxy potatoes , like yukon golds, sliced 1/4 inch thick, caraway seeds, salt and pepper, crusty bread

duck legs* (about 2 3/4 lb total , cut from two 5 1/2- to 6-lb ducks), a 750-ml. bottle light fruity red wine such as pinot noir (about 3 1/4 cups), a bouquet garni of 10 lightly crushed juniper berries**, 3 whole cloves, a 4- by 1 inch strip orange zest, and 1 bay leaf tied together in a cheesecloth bag, vegetable oil, carrot, cut into 1/4-inch dice, celery rib, cut into 1/4-inch dice, onion , cut 1/4-inch dice, fresh parsley sprigs plus 1 tbsp minced leaves, onions, halved or quartered, ripe bosc pears, unsalted butter, fresh lemon juice, honey, salt, a beurre manie made by rubbing together 2 tbsp softened unsalted butter and 2 tbsp all-purpose flour, garnish: parsley sprigs, available in spice section of supermarkets

jell-o brand peach flavor gelatin, mccormick gourmet collection chipotle chile pepper, domino light or dark brown sugar, kosher salt, beef short ribs, trimmed, enova oil, red onion, sliced, beef broth, divided, lime juice, cornstarch, cold water, peach marmalade, uncooked mahatma basmati rice, fresh baby spinach, coarsely chopped, garnish: assorted fresh herbs

water, soy sauce, scotch, sugar, fresh gingerroot , each about the size of a quarter, flattened with flat side of a heavy knife, scallions , flattened with flat side of a heavy knife, two 3-inch cinnamon sticks, two 4-inch strips fresh orange zest, removed with a vegetable peeler, star anise*, crushed lightly with flat side of a heavy knife, meaty cross-cut sections beef shanks (about 4 1/4 lb total ), a 7- to 8-oz p ck ge dried rice-stick noodles, rice vermicelli ), carrots, cut diagonally into 1/4-inch slices, turnips, peeled, halved , and cut into 1/4-inch slices, garnish: fresh coriander leaves

fresh or jarred sauerkraut, unsalted butter or duck, chicken, or goose fat, apple-cured bacon , cut into 1/2-inch thick slices, yellow onions, peeled and sliced, fresh thyme, bay leaves, black peppercorns, juniper berries, lightly crushed, head garlic , split in 1/2 crosswise, ham hocks, scored, chicken stock, dark or amber beer (recommended : abita amber), andouille or garlic sausage, kielbasa, or knockwurst, cut into 3-inch lengths, bratwurst or veal sausage, cut into 3-inch lengths, boneless smoked pork chops (or 8 very small ), creole, whole-grain , or dijon mustard, for serving

slabs pork belly, fresh squeezed orange juice, soy sauce, light brown sugar, fresh squeezed lemon juice, fresh squeezed lime juice, minced garlic, minced ginger, minced green onion bottoms (white part only ), sambal oelek, chicken stock, frisee lettuce, cleaned, rinsed and spun dry, rice wine vinegar, salt and freshly ground black pepper

lamb shoulder, cubed, salt and freshly ground black pepper, all-purpose flour, essence , recipe follows, olive oil, unsalted butter, yellow onion, peeled and chopped, leek, well rinsed and chopped, carrots, peeled and chopped, tomato paste, new zealand cabernet sauvignon , or cabernet sauvignon/merlot blend, lamb stock or beef stock, bay leaves, fresh thyme, kumara, about 11/2 lb, peeled and cut into 1-inch dice (substitute with sweet potatoes), salt, unsalted butter, softened, light brown sugar, grated fresh ginger, ground white pepper, chopped fresh parsley leaves, for garnish, paprika, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, onion powder, cayenne pepper, dried leaf oregano, dried thyme

canola oil, to cook, onions, roughly chopped, ginger, cinnamon stick, star anise, toasted whole szechwan peppercorns, toasted whole fennel seeds, salt and pepper, chicken stock, dark soy sauce, daikon, peeled and cut into 8 (1-inch) disks, thick slices goose or duck foie gras, scored, fleur de sel and coarse cracked black pepper, daikon sprouts, edamame dumplings , recipe follows, tomato , concasse (with the skin on), edamames, for garnish, edamames (may substitute english peas), reserve 1/4 cup, for garnish, tightly packed spinach leaves, cold, chopped butter, truffle oil, chopped chives, salt and black pepper, wonton skins, egg wash (1 egg lightly beaten with 1/4 cup cold water)

pure olive oil, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, center-cut veal shanks (each about 2 inches thick ), whole, peeled cloves garlic, tomato paste, good quality red wine , preferably chianti, good-quality veal stock, fresh thyme, fresh rosemary, bay leaf, fingerling potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch thick rounds, fennel, cut into 1/2-inch strips, fronds removed and reserved, ground fennel seed, lightly toasted, shallot, minced, coarse sea salt, flat-leaf parsley, leaves only, garlic clove, minced, lemon , zested, extra-virgin olive oil, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

braising beef, butter, onions, chopped, flour, brown sugar, wine vinegar, light ale (beer), salt and black pepper, bouquet garni

all-purpose flour, dried basil, dried oregano, black pepper, braised beef top round (13438), net from 1 1/2 lb select boneless top round steak, onion, sliced, garlic, thinly sliced, green pepper, cut into 1-inch chunks, light spaghetti sauce, dry no yolks egg noodles, balsamic vinegar

all-purpose flour, salt, divided, fresh ground black pepper, divided, ground cinnamon, boneless chuck roast, trimmed, pancetta, cubed (approx 1/4 inch), garlic cloves, sliced, canola oil, butter, onions, chopped, chianti wine, fat free low-sodium beef broth, fresh basil, fresh marjoram, bay leaf, carrots, peeled and diagonally cut into (3/8-inch-thick ), parsnips, peeled and diagonally cut into (3/8-inch-thick ), water, cornstarch