81 california low Recipes

broccoli, water, salt , or to taste, fresh parsley sprigs, fresh thyme sprigs or 1/4 tsp dried thyme, crumbled, turkish or 1/2 california bay leaf, parsnips, peeled , halved lengthwise, and cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices, chopped onion (1 medium), low-sodium chicken broth, black pepper , or to taste, freshly grated nutmeg , or to taste

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

english cucumbers, peeled, seeded, and cut into chunks, garlic cloves, minced, lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, plain low-fat greek yogurt, aleppo pepper * or coarsely ground dried california chile, kosher salt, black pepper, chopped fresh mint leaves, plus small whole leaves, chopped fresh dill

chuck, trimmed and cut into 2-inch cubes, kosher salt, freshly cracked black pepper, canola oil, plus more for frying, yellow onions, peeled and sliced in 1-inch rounds, garlic, peeled and smashed, low-sodium beef stock, white vinegar, warm water, enchilada sauce , recipe follows, corn tortillas, grated cheddar, grated pepper jack cheese, sliced green onions, sliced black olives, sour cream, for garnish, boiling water, dried california chile pods, dried guajillo chile pods, dried pasilla chile pods, canola oil, yellow onion, peeled and chopped, garlic cloves, chopped, petite diced tomatoes , preferably fire roasted, dried mexican oregano, ground cumin, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper

chicken broth (low sodium ), wild rice (250 ml), bacon, diced, butter, unsalted (15 ml), diced onions (375 ml), diced celery (175 ml), sliced button mushrooms (375 ml), fresh minced garlic, fresh minced thyme (5 ml), salt (1 ml), ground black pepper (1 ml), chopped fresh parsley (25 ml), hazelnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped (250 ml), california grapes (375 ml)

sugar, water, refrigerated pomegranate juice (such as pom), low-salt chicken broth, dried california chiles,* stemmed, seeded , torn into 1-inch pieces, adobo sauce from canned chipotle chiles in adobo, balsamic vinegar, ground cumin (not toasted ), coarse kosher salt, boneless duck breast halves, skin and fat trimmed to size of breast, coarse kosher salt, ground coriander, fresh pomegranate seeds

unsalted butter, extra-virgin olive oil, chicken thighs, salt, freshly ground black pepper, all-purpose flour, shallots, peeled and quartered, parsnips, peeled and cut into 3-by- 1/2-inch batons, rosemary, california chardonnay or other dry white wine, low-sodium chicken broth, flat-leaf parsley, chopped; for garnish

salt, freshly ground black pepper, ground cumin, chili powder, ground coriander, meaty beef short ribs, olive oil, chopped onion, garlic cloves, minced, low-salt chicken broth, drained canned diced tomatoes, fresh lime juice, chopped canned chipotle chilies, fresh anaheim (california ) chilies, stemmed, seeded, cut into 1/4-inch-thick rings, chopped fresh cilantro, lime wedges

extra-virgin olive oil, diced onion, diced celery, diced carrot, cinnamon stick, sea salt , preferably gray salt, freshly ground black pepper, chicken stock or canned low-salt chicken broth, ground toasted coriander , optional, roasted winter squash recipe, half-and-half , optional, mascarpone cheese , optional, toasted pumpkin seeds , optional, butternut squash (preferably 1 large squash), gray salt, freshly ground black pepper, unsalted butter, chopped fresh sage leaves, granulated sugar, balsamic vinegar, dark unsulfured molasses, toasted spice rub , recipe follows, fennel seeds, coriander seeds, peppercorns, red pepper flakes, pure california chili powder, kosher salt, ground cinnamon

unsalted butter, sliced leeks, white parts only, minced garlic, peeled and roughly diced butternut squash, peeled and roughly diced apples, toasted spice rub , recipe follows, chicken stock or 2 (14 1/2-oz) cans low-sodium chicken broth mixed with 3 cups water, sea salt , preferably gray salt, chopped spiced candied walnuts , recipe follows, optional, fennel seeds, coriander seeds, black peppercorns, crushed red pepper flakes, pure california chili powder (about 1-oz), kosher salt, ground cinnamon, peanut or canola oil, walnut halves, sugar , sifted, cayenne pepper, ground cinnamon, salt, or more to taste, freshly ground black pepper

canola oil, ground turkey, yellow onions, peeled and chopped, diced green bell peppers (1/2-inch), minced garlic, low sodium chicken broth, canned pinto beans, rinsed and drained, california ripe olives, halved, amber beer, tomato paste, dried chipotle powder, ground cumin, kosher salt, ground black pepper, chopped parsley

deli-roasted chicken, low-fat mayonnaise, chopped fresh basil, lime juice, chili paste with garlic, flour tortillas, california avocados, peeled and sliced, chopped cashews, lettuce leaves

dried white beans such as great northern , cannellini, or navy (2 cups), picked over and rinsed, sliced pancetta, chopped, olive oil, onion, chopped, fennel bulb (sometimes called anise), stalks discarded and bulb chopped, garlic cloves, finely chopped, chicken stock or low-sodium chicken broth (32 fl oz), water, by 2-inch) piece parmigiano-reggiano rind, turkish or 1/2 california bay leaf, black pepper, swiss chard (preferably red or rainbow), stems discarded and leaves halved lengthwise, then thinly sliced crosswise, salt

healthy request cream of mushroom soup, low-fat milk, grated parmesan cheese (out of the can is fine), garlic powder, california style mixed vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, carrots), chicken breasts (boiled then cubed), mozzarella cheese (freshly grated , or bagged), whole wheat linguine, pepper, to taste (salt should not be needed )

rinsed drained canned black beans, vine-ripened tomato, seeded and chopped, pickled jalapenos, seeded and chopped(wear rubber gloves ), fresh lemon juice, chili powder, ripe california avocado, low-fat plain yogurt, four 10-inch whole-wheat tortillas, sliced roast turkey breast, fresh coriander sprigs, washed well , spun dry, and chopped coarse

ripe california avocados (each about 1/2 lb), fresh lemon or lime juice, or to taste, low-salt chicken broth, buttermilk, ice water, ground cumin , or to taste, tabasco to taste, garnish: coriander sprigs

garlic cloves, each halved lengthwise and germ removed if green, fingerling potatoes or small boiling potatoes, bay leaf (not california ), unsalted butter, softened, whole-grain mustard, chopped fresh chives, guinea hens or 2 (2 1/2- to 3-lb) free-range chickens, fresh thyme, leaves and stems separated, fresh tarragon, leaves and stems separated, fresh flat-leaf parsley, leaves and stems separated, extra-virgin olive oil, shallots (1/2 lb), lobes separated if necessary, low-sodium chicken broth

dried chickpeas (2 1/2 cups), picked over, tomatoes, black peppercorns, cumin seeds, olive oil, slab bacon , rind discarded and bacon cut into 1/4-inch dice, unsalted butter, garlic cloves, minced, fresh jalapeno chiles (about 3), seeded and minced, celery ribs, cut into 1/4-inch dice, red bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch dice, fresh poblano chile , ribs and seeds discarded and chile cut into 1/4-inch dice, red onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice, carrot, cut into 1/4-inch dice, fennel bulb (sometimes called anise), stalks cut off and discarded and bulb cut into 1/4-inch dice, turkish bay leaves or 1 california, sweet spanish sherry, chicken stock (page 314), or 7 cups low-sodium chicken broth plus 3 cups water, fresh chorizo* links (spiced mexican pork sausage), chicken thighs with skin and bones (about 4; preferably organic ), salt, black pepper, extra-virgin olive oil, fresh rosemary sprigs, wheel cowgirl creamery mt. tam **, or other soft mild triple-creme cow s-milk cheese such as explorateur, at room temperature