102 california fat Recipes

vegetable oil, unsalted butter, smoked thick slab bacon , cut into 1/2-inch strips, onion, sliced, garlic clove, finely minced, beef round steak, and cut into 1-inch cubes (with some fat) or 2 -3 lbs chuck stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes (with some fat), white pearl onions, blanched for 1 minute and peeled, white mushrooms or 3/4 lb a combination of shiitake and cremini mushroom, cleaned, trimmed, and quartered, all-purpose flour, salt & freshly ground black pepper, hearty red wine , such as a french bordeaux or 3 cups a california burgundy wine, cognac, fresh thyme , 2 sprigs parsley, and 1 large bay leaf tied together with kitchen string, minced fresh parsley, for garnish

frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed, frozen california-blend vegetables, cubed cooked chicken, reduced-fat reduced-sodium condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted, reduced-fat reduced-sodium condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted, reduced-sodium chicken broth, french-fried onions

onion, chopped, celery rib, chopped, red potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, water, reduced-sodium chicken bouillon granules, cornstarch, cold water, reduced-fat reduced-sodium condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted, frozen california-blend vegetables, thawed, chopped fully cooked lean ham, reduced-fat process cheese (velveeta), cubed

boned , skinned chicken thighs, boned pork shoulder or butt, fat trimmed, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slabs (see notes), beef skirt steak, fat trimmed (see notes ), orange-achiote marinade, red chili sauce, seasoned salt, pepper, green onions (6 to 8 oz. total), rinsed, fresh anaheim (california or new mexico ) chilies (about 1 1/4 lb. total), rinsed, salad oil, firm chorizo sausages (see notes )

boneless fatty pork shoulder , cut into 1-inch pieces, fresh pork fat (not salted), cut into 1/2-inch pieces, water, onion, finely chopped (1 cup), garlic cloves, finely chopped (1 tbsp), turkish or 1 california bay leaves, salt, black pepper, ground allspice

garlic cloves, chopped, peeled fresh ginger, chopped, warm water, whole-milk yogurt, salt, turmeric, chili powder, whole chicken legs , cut into drumstick and thigh portions (3 lb total), skin discarded and meat trimmed of any fat, cardamom pods, cinnamon stick, vegetable oil, red onion , halved lengthwise, then thinly sliced crosswise, turkish bay leaves or 1 1/2 california, jasmine or basmati rice

chicken, cut into 8 serving pieces, salt, vegetable oil, onion, chopped (1 1/4 cups), chopped peeled fresh ginger, chopped garlic (2 cloves), cinnamon sticks, turkish or 1/2 california bay leaf, curry powder (preferably madras), all-purpose flour, sugar (optional), unsweetened coconut milk (not low-fat ), accompaniments: rice ; toasted coconut; 1/2-inch cubes fresh pineapple; lime wedges; mango chutney; chopped salted roasted cashews or peanuts; chopped fresh cilantro leaves

head garlic, left unpeeled, plus 4 large cloves, divided, kosher salt, chopped thyme, quatre epices (french four-spice blend), shallots, finely chopped (1/4 cup), turkish bay leaves or 1 california, crumbled, fresh moulard , muscovy, or long island (pekin) duck legs (5 lb total), rendered duck fat

orzo pasta (i use ronzoni brand), corn, drained (i use westbrae natural organic corn), pesto sauce (i use bertoli reduced fat), sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil , julienne cut and drained (i use california sun dry brand), chicken breasts, cut into small pieces

chilies , ancho if available (large dried california & new mexico , 1/4 cup chili powder fine too), dry red wine, orange juice, fresh, balsamic vinegar (red wine ok), garlic, chopped, serrano chilies, seeded, minced (jalapeno fine too), cumin, ground, cinnamon, ground, oregano, fresh (1 1/2 tsp dried oregano fine too), salt, onions, thinly sliced, golden raisin (currants fine too), beef brisket , center-cut, fat removed

onion,chopped, celery rib,chopped, red potatoes,cut in 1/2 cubes, water, reduced-sodium chicken bouillon granules ., cornstarch, cold water, reduced-fat ,reduced-sodium condensed cream of chicken soup,undiluted, frozen california-blend vegetables,thawed, chopped fully cooked lean ham, reduced-fat process cheese (velveeta) ,cubed

no-cook lasagna noodles, white sauce mix, garlic powder (may use more if desired), skim milk, fat-free ricotta cheese or 1 cup cottage cheese, frozen california-blend frozen vegetables, thawed, fat-free parmesan cheese, light sour cream, chopped fresh tomatoes or 1/2 cup chopped fresh rotel diced tomatoes

eggs, honey (i use a light, mild variety), low-fat cultured buttermilk (i use 2% fat buttermilk), vanilla extract, bananas, mashed, self raising flour, baking powder, brown sugar , packed, dutch-processed cocoa powder, ground cinnamon, ground allspice, salt, butter, room temperature, dates, pitted, chopped (calls for california dates. i use medjool), pecan halves, toasted, honey

boneless skinless chicken, rotini pasta, fat-free cream of chicken soup, velveeta reduced fat cheese product, cubed, skim milk, california-blend frozen vegetables (broccoli or cauliflower or carrot mix) or 1 (10 oz) package your favorite vegetables

cooked chicken breasts, diced, california seedless grapes, apple, cored and sliced, raisins, diced celery, dried tarragon, crushed, salt and pepper, to taste, low-fat mayonnaise, low-fat plain yogurt, chopped fresh parsley, lettuce leaf, fresh thyme (optional)

refrigerated angel hair pasta, olive oil-flavored cooking spray, mushrooms, quartered, julienne-cut ready -to-eat sun-dried tomatoes (such as california sun dry), minced garlic (about 5 cloves), very thinly sliced prosciutto (about 4 slices), sliced crosswise into 1/2-inch strips, dry white wine or fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth, fat-free , less-sodium chicken broth, frozen baby green peas, thawed, freshly ground black pepper, refrigerated light alfredo sauce (such as buitoni), shredded fresh parmesan cheese

french bread loaf (1 lb.), melted butter or olive oil, drained nonfat yogurt cheese or 1 package (8 oz.) neufchatel (light cream) cheese, eggs, nonfat milk, all-purpose flour, ground (mild) california chili or paprika, salt, diced green chilies, shredded reduced-fat (made with 2% milk ) cheddar cheese, firm-ripe avocado (1/2 lb.), lime juice, green tomatillo sauce

sliced fresh peaches or 2 small thinly sliced fresh california peaches, pita bread , piece, low fat cottage cheese or 1 cup nonfat cottage cheese, chopped fresh mint leaves, cucumbers (thin slices) or 12 slices red bell peppers (thin slices)