36 california chilled Recipes

dried california apricots (9 oz), sugar, divided, apricot preserves, almond extract, divided, master sweet dough, whole aniseed, egg, powdered sugar (for dusting), chilled heavy cream

sliced blanched almonds (3 3/4 cups) or blanched slivered almonds (2 3/4 cups), confectioners sugar, egg whites, salt, granulated sugar, dried california apricots (1 1/2 cups), finely chopped, water, apricot preserves, sliced blanched almonds (3 oz), confectioners sugar, imported italian mascarpone cheese (10 oz), well-chilled heavy cream, disaronno amaretto or other almond-flavored liqueur

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

soy sauce, fresh lemon juice, asian sesame oil, sugar, chilled firm-ripe california avocado, leaves soft-leafed lettuce, washed and spun dry, sesame seeds, toasted lightly

dry red wine, sugar, turkish or 1/2 california bay leaf, mustard seeds, pink peppercorns (optional), crushed, ripe cantaloupes, chilled

zucchini, onion, chopped, unsalted butter, boiling potatoes, chopped garlic, crumbled saffron threads, chicken broth, turkish or 1/2 california bay leaf, fresh thyme leaves, chilled heavy cream, fresh lemon juice, salt, black pepper, sea scallops (4 oz total), tough muscle removed from side of each if necessary, vegetable oil

shrimp (38 to 40), chilled heavy cream, sour cream, drained bottled horseradish, firm-ripe california avocados, fresh lemon juice, unsalted butter, softened, rye bread, leaves boston lettuce, red onion, thinly sliced, drained bottled capers

flemish beef stew, american-style beer is used in this recipe. if you want to try another beer, go for a belgian ale - an imported pilsner might be too bitter., 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, beef dry and sprinkle with pepper and 1/2 tsp salt., heat oil and butter in a wide 6- to 8-quart heavy pot over high heat until hot but not smoking, then brown beef in 2 to 3 batches (without crowding), turning over once, until dark brown, about 5 minutes. transfer to a plate., add onions and remaining 1/4 tsp salt to pot and cook over high heat, stirring occasionally and scraping up brown bits from bottom of pot, until pale golden, about 5 minutes. reduce heat to moderately low and cover pot, then cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are golden, about 10 minutes more., add beef along with any juices on plate, bay leaves, and beer and bring to a simmer., meanwhile , spread 1 tbsp mustard on each side of bread slices, then place bread on top of stew. simmer stew, covered, until beef is very tender, about 2 hours., just before serving, stir bread into stew, breaking it up with a spoon, until it is incorporated and stew is thickened. season with salt., stew can be made 1 day ahead and cooled completely, uncovered, then chilled, covered. reheat over moderate heat., makes 6 to 8 main-course servings.

butter, softened, muscovado sugar, eggs, ground almonds, self-raising flour, baking powder, milk, california prunes, chopped, walnuts, chopped, caster sugar, dessert apples, butter, chilled and cut into cubes, cinnamon

unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces, granulated sugar, extra large eggs, unbleached all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting, baking soda, baking powder, kosher salt, california pistachios, shelled, dried currants or 1/2 cup raisins

dry red wine, sugar, california bay leaf, mustard seeds, pink peppercorns, crushed, ripe cantaloupes, chilled

roasted red peppers, drained, rinsed, and patted dry, extra-virgin olive oil, sherry vinegar, hot smoked paprika, salt, unflavored gelatin (from a 1/4-oz envelope), water, chilled heavy cream, carrots, chopped (1 1/2 cups), onion, chopped, garlic cloves, minced, turkish or 1/2 california bay leaf, extra-virgin olive oil, pumpkin or butternut squash, seeded, peeled, and cut into 1-inch pieces (9 cups), salt, ground cumin, black pepper, reduced-sodium chicken broth (40 fl oz), water, onion-rye flatbreads

dried mild new mexico chiles (2 1/2 to 3 oz), water, boneless lamb shoulder, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces, black pepper, salt, lard or vegetable oil, onion, chopped (2 cups), garlic cloves, minced, turkish bay leaves or 1 california, ground cumin, dried oregano, crumbled, chopped canned chipotle chiles in adobo, masa harina (corn tortilla mix), all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, chilled lard or unsalted butter, cut into small pieces, well-shaken buttermilk, chopped fresh cilantro

firm-ripe california avocados (1 1/2 to 1 3/4 lb total ), fresh lemon juice, mg ) vitamin cup tablet, crushed to a powder, salt, unflavored gelatin (from a 1/4-oz envelope), whole milk, chilled heavy cream, tarragon white-wine vinegar, sugar, salt, black pepper, grape tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch dice (1/2 cup), papaya, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/4-inch dice (1/2 cup), chopped red onion, chopped fresh tarragon