102 california fat Recipes

ripe avocado, seeded, fresh lemon juice, ground red pepper, garlic clove, minced, low-carb , low-fat sandwich wraps (such as california lavash), organic lower-sodium deli turkey, tomato, vertically sliced red onion, shredded romaine lettuce, center-cut bacon slices, cooked

island duck (also called pekin), excess fat discarded and duck cut into 6 pieces, vegetable oil, all-purpose flour, onions, finely chopped (2 cups), celery ribs, finely chopped (1 cup), red bell pepper, finely chopped (1 cup), green bell pepper, finely chopped (1 cup), turkish or 2 california bay leaves, salt, reduced-sodium chicken broth (48 fl oz), water, shrimp in shell (31 to 35 per lb), peeled and deveined, sliced scallion greens (from 2 bunches), cayenne, white rice

spaghetti, uncooked, low-fat cream of chicken soup, water, lemon juice, dried basil, garlic powder, salt, pepper, california-blend frozen vegetables, cooked chicken breasts, cubed, parmesan cheese, grated

uncooked spaghetti, reduced-fat reduced-sodium condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted, water, lemon juice, dried basil, garlic powder, salt, pepper, frozen california-blend vegetables, thawed, cubed cooked chicken breast, grated parmesan cheese

whole-fat soymilk, evaporated cane juice, salt, fresh orange zest (4-by 1-inch), cornstarch, firm-ripe california avocados (1 to 1 1/4 lb total ), vitamin cup powder (crush a chewable pill)

eggs, beaten, low-fat milk, broccoli floret, chopped and blanched, california ripe olives, halved, red onion, diced, russet potato, peeled and grated, flour, olive oil

minced white onion, garlic cloves, finely minced, chicken broth, with fat removed, tomato sauce, garlic powder, ground cumin, chili powder or 5 tbsp california chile powder (mild), new mexico chile powder (medium), new mexico chile powder (hot ), salt, beef, cut into 1/4-inch cubes, vegetable oil, meat tenderizer, light brown sugar, hot red pepper sauce

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

lean pork , cut into 2x1/2-inch strips, onion, sliced, garlic clove, minced, fresh california plums, halved, pitted and cut into thick wedges, plain low-fat yogurt, all-purpose flour, fresh ginger, grated, ground turmeric, black pepper, cooked brown rice (preferably nutty rice #331348), plum, wedges for garnish, orange section, for garnish, sliced green onion, for garnish

boned pork shoulder (butt), most of fat trimmed, dried california or new mexico chiles (see quick tips below ), dried pasilla chiles, flour, garlic cloves, coriander seeds and dried oregano, cumin seeds, chopped tomato and onion, chopped green bell pepper and chopped seeded anaheim chiles, fresh lard, divided, instant beef bouillon, garlic salt, chopped cilantro sprigs and sliced green onions, fresh masa (masa fresca, dough made from ground dried corn kernels and no lard or salt); or 8 cups dehydrated masa (also sold as corn flour, masa harina, or instant corn masa mix), mixed until smooth with 5 1/4 cups warm water, baking powder, salt, russet potatoes, dried cornhusks (see quick tips below ), pimiento-stuffed green olives, drained, sliced pickled jalapeno chiles, drained

extra lean ground beef, shredded old cheddar cheese, catalina (or california style ) salad dressing (regular or low-fat), baked tortilla chips, heads iceberg lettuce

yogurt, divided, cornstarch, water, salt, vegetable oil, onion, diced, frozen spinach, thawed and drained, curry powder, hot red pepper, chopped, chicken or 8 oz shrimp or 1 (12 oz) can chickpeas

red potatoes, chopped, water, california-blend frozen vegetables (broccoli, carrots and cauliflower), butter, divided, flour, fat-free evaporated milk, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, chicken bouillon, pepper, seasoned bread crumbs

fatty boneless pork shoulder, cut into 1 in pieces, fresh pork fat , cut into 1 in pieces 1 cup chicken stock, onion, finely chopped (1 cup), garlic cloves, finely chopped, turkish bay leaves or 1 california bay leaf, salt, black pepper, ground allspice

boneless pork butt in 1 piece, trimmed of all but a thin layer of fat, whole head garlic , un-peeled, cut crosswise in 1/2, black peppercorns, bay leaves, salt, masa ( cornmeal flour), water, heaping tbsp baking powder, salt, vegetable shortening, boiled and cooled, whole dried california chiles, whole dried new mexico chiles, whole dried pasilla chiles, tomatoes, garlic, salt, cumin seeds, salt, water (stock saved from boiling chiles and tomatoes), vegetable shortening, all-purpose flour, dozen dried corn husks, green olives, potatoes, peeled and cut into small pieces, carrot sticks, peeled and cut into small pieces

canned unsalted beef broth, dried ancho chilies, garlic cloves, ground cumin, beef flank steak, well trimmed, sliced onion, fresh anaheim (california ) chilies*, quartered, thinly sliced, red bell pepper, quartered, thinly sliced, purchased fresh salsa, sliced iceberg lettuce, fresh corn kernels or frozen, thawed, tomato, chopped, fresh cilantro leaves, grated part-skim reduced-fat mozzarella cheese, crumbled baked (no oil ) tortilla chips

dried ancho, new mexico , or california chiles (see quick tip below), tequila, fresh lemon juice, garlic cloves, peeled, olive oil, dried oregano, salt, divided, pork shoulder (butt), fat trimmed, grain white rice, canned tomato sauce, pinto or red beans, in.) or 6 regular-size (10 in.) flour tortillas, store-bought or homemade guacamole, crema (mexican cultured cream; see quick tip below) or sour cream, crumbled cotija cheese (also called queso anejo; see quick tip below) or shredded jack cheese, chopped cilantro, classic salsa fresca or store-bought red salsa, divided

low-fat cream cheese, softened, california walnut, chopped, raisins or 1/2 cup dried cranberries, maple syrup, ground cinnamon