35 california black bread Recipes

chopped onion (1 large), unsalted butter, garlic cloves, finely chopped, chopped fresh thyme or 1 tsp dried, crumbled, kosher salt or 1 1/2 tsp table salt, black peppercorns, whole allspice or 1/4 tsp ground allspice, freshly grated nutmeg, turkish or 1/2 california bay leaf, heavy cream, eggs, cognac or other brandy, chicken livers, trimmed, ground fatty pork shoulder or half lean pork and half fresh pork fatback (without rind), ground fatty veal (preferably veal breast), baked ham (1/2-inch slice), cut into 1/2-inch cubes, bacon slices (about 3/4 lb), accompaniments: cornichons ; mustard; bread or crackers

beef chuck, cut into 1- to 1 1/2-inch cubes, salt, black pepper, vegetable oil, unsalted butter, onions (6 to 8 medium), chopped (7 cups), turkish or 1 1/2 california bay leaves, pilsner-style beer such as budweiser, dijon mustard, thick) slices country-style bread

olive oil, onion, finely chopped, garlic cloves, minced, dried oregano, crumbled, whole tomatoes in juice, drained , reserving juice, and finely chopped, tomato paste, turkish or 1/2 california bay leaf, salt, coarse fresh bread crumbs (from an italian or french loaf), whole milk, meatloaf mix (1/3 lb each of ground pork, ground chuck, and ground veal), garlic cloves, minced, grated pecorino romano (1/2 cup), egg, lightly beaten, chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, salt, black pepper, vegetable oil, ricotta (preferably fresh ), egg, lightly beaten, grated pecorino romano (1/2 cup), chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, salt, dried egg fettuccine, chilled fresh mozzarella, coarsely grated

diced (1/4 inch) firm white sandwich bread (from 4 slices), dried cranberries, water, diced (1/4 inch) celery, chopped onion, chopped garlic, chopped fresh sage, salt, black pepper, unsalted butter at room temperature plus 1 tbsp melted, chicken livers, trimmed, egg, whole milk, boneless turkey breast half with skin, dry sherry, soy sauce, turkish or 1/2 california bay leaf, apple cider (preferably unfiltered), cornstarch

bean mixture, progresso cannellini beans, drained, rinsed, extra-virgin olive oil, progresso chicken broth, lemon juice, chopped fresh italian (flat-leaf) parsley, all-purpose flour, california chili powder, coarse sea salt (gray salt), freshly ground black pepper, egg, progresso plain panko crispy bread crumbs, shrimp mixture, uncooked shrimp, peeled (tail shells left on), deveined, extra-virgin olive oil (or as needed), garlic, thinly sliced, serrano chile, thinly sliced, fresh whole basil leaves, grated orange peel, extra-virgin olive oil

extra-virgin olive oil, mixed fresh mushrooms such as chanterelle , shiitake, oyster, cremini, and white, trimmed, then quartered if large, chopped shallot, minced garlic plus 1 whole clove, peeled, unsalted butter, chopped fresh thyme, kosher salt, black pepper, leek (white and pale green parts only), thinly sliced crosswise, celery ribs, thinly sliced crosswise, carrot , thinly sliced crosswise, turkish or 1/2 california bay leaf, crushed coriander seeds, concentrated brown chicken stock (see cooks note, below), sherry vinegar, a bouquet garni of 2 sprigs thyme and 2 sprigs flat-leaf parsley tied together with kitchen string, crottins* (small aged goat cheese rounds) at room temperature, mixed salad greens such as radicchio , frisee, and arugula, torn into bite-size pieces (8 cups), grilled or toasted slices of country bread

ripe california avocado (preferably hass), fresh lemon juice, fresh chives, minced, kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper, white bread (very thin slices , pepperidge farms is what we used), mayonnaise, prepared horseradish, purchased thinly sliced roast beef or 1/2 lb premade thinly sliced rare roast beef

cold water, turkish or 1/2 california bay leaf, italian lentils (1 1/8 cups; preferably from abruzzo) or small french lentils*, picked over, fresh pork fat (from butcher), chopped, or 3 bacon slices, chopped (1/2 cup), olive oil, italian bread (1/2 inch thick and about 3 inches in diameter), toasted, boiling potatoes (2 medium), peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice, onion, finely chopped, garlic cloves, finely chopped, whole tomatoes in juice, finely chopped and juice reserved, sugar, salt, black pepper, chopped fresh basil, chopped fresh oregano

heads garlic, left whole , plus 3 garlic cloves, smashed, olive oil, whole milk, onion, sliced, thyme sprigs plus 1 tsp leaves, california bay leaf or 2 turkish, black peppercorns, unsalted butter, divided, fine dry bread crumbs, all-purpose flour, eggs, separated , plus 4 additional egg whites, grated parmigiano-reggiano (3 oz), grated nutmeg, grated gruyere (2 oz)

whole turkey breast with skin and bone, onion, chopped, carrots, chopped, bay leaves, whole black peppercorns, distilled white vinegar, bacon slices, poached turkey breast, pain de mie or other firm white sandwich bread (about 1/4 inch thick), blue cheese (softened ), mayonnaise, firm-ripe california avocado, crisp lettuce leaves (romaine)

ripe california avocado (preferably hass), fresh lemon juice, fresh chives, minced, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, very thin slices white sandwich bread, mayonnaise, purchased or premade thinly sliced rare roast beef

peeled cooked whole chestnuts, rinsed and drained (2 2/3 cups), leeks (white and pale green parts only), coarsely chopped (1 1/4 cups), olive oil, unsalted butter, onion, coarsely chopped (2 cups), celery ribs, coarsely chopped (1 1/4 cups), carrots, coarsely chopped (1 cup), turkish bay leaves or 1 california, tamari or soy sauce, qt water, salt , or to taste, chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped fresh sage, dry sherry or madeira, black pepper, olive oil, unsalted butter, sourdough loaf, crust discarded and bread cut into 1/4-inch cubes (4 cups), chopped fresh sage, peeled cooked whole chestnuts, chopped (2 2/3 cups), flaky sea salt (preferably maldon)

pitted california green olives (about 15 oz), fresh mint leaves, fresh chives, zest of 1 grapefruit, divided in half, grapefruit juice, cumin powder, ground cinnamon, extra-virgin olive oil, champagne or sparkling wine, coriander seeds, crushed, honey, ground sumac, creme fraiche, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, prepared naan bread , 2 slices, smoked salmon , about 6 slices torn into smaller slices, grapefruit segments, sliced thin, fresh chives, for garnish , optional