56 california s Recipes

frozen corn kernels , thawed in boiling water for 5 minutes and drained, jalapeno peppers, stemmed , halved lengthwise and seeded, red onion, chopped, olive oil, california avocados, ripe peeled and seeded, fresh lime juice, cilantro, chopped, john salley s garlic-chipotle sauce

vegetable oil, corn tortillas, cut in half , then cut crosswise into 1-inch-wide strips, ripe passion fruit or 3 tbsp fresh orange juice, sugar, fresh lime juice, salt , or to taste, extra-virgin olive oil, grapefruit (preferably red ), firm-ripe california avocados, head red-leaf lettuce , leaves torn (8 to 10 cups), head boston lettuce , leaves torn (4 to 6 cups), nasturtiumblossoms (optional)

butter, chopped onion (1 medium), shredded carrot, minced garlic, minced shallots, sugar, freshly ground black pepper, salt, basil leaves, divided, drained sun-dried tomato halves, packed in oil with herbs (such as california sun dry brand), organic diced tomatoes, undrained, fat-free , less-sodium chicken broth

cream of chicken soup, milk, chopped onion, cream cheese, parmesan cheese, grated, salt, cubed cooked chicken, california-blend frozen vegetables, slightly thawed (broccoli, cauliflower & carrots), potatoes, peeled and cubed & microwaved for 1 minute to slightly cook, shredded mild cheddar cheese, count) package pillsbury ready made pie dough (in refrigerated section, comes in a pack of 2)

smoked bacon, good white bread, cut 1/2-inch thick, good mayonnaise (recommended ( hellman s or bestfoods), tender green lettuce leaves, washed and spun very dry, ripe hass avocado, lemon , juice of, ripe tomato, sliced 1/2-inch thick, kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper

split peas, water, chicken broth (or 2 14.5 oz. cans), onion, minced, garlic, minced, lemon juice, salt, sugar, parsley, white pepper, thyme, barley, water, carrots, diced (about 1 cup), celery, diced, snipped green onion, for garnish

tri-tip roast, trimmed (about 2 lb), garlic cloves, minced, olive oil, salt, wood chips , preferably oak, pepper, garlic salt

here are the basics of making an excellent cheese fondue , the proper way (or at least the lindysez way)., use good cheese , i use half emmental swiss and gruyere, grate them up and toss them with some salt and a good amount of pepper. let them sit out at room temp so they melt better . cut your bread (good french bread, but not sourdough) into bite sized pieces making sure to have crust on each piece. let those sit out for a while too so they aren tsp too soft., cheese that you use , you are going to use 1 3/4 cups of a dry white wine, such as a fume blanc, a california sauv blanc (don tsp use a new zealand 1 as most are too grassy) or a pouilly-fume. when you are ready to make the fondue, rub the pot with a clove of garlic (we like garlic, so we leave the clove in, but you don tsp need to); then place over a medium heat and add the wine. when the wine comes to a simmer, start slowly adding the cheese, sprinkling in a handful at a time, allowing each addition to melt (my dad said you always have to stir in the same direction, in a figure 8 motion, it works. if you stir in a circle you will end up with a big glop of cheese in the middle of a pot of wine, the figure 8 is key); keep adding until you have a nice thick sauce, then add a splash of kirsch and a pinch of nutmeg. put over a burner to keep it bubbling, and stir often when you dip your bread., a lb of cheese is enough for 4 people; or more if you are serving other things. and the amounts are guesstimates. i almost always grate too much cheese, so only add as much as you need to get the right consistency ; when you dip a piece of bread into the fondue, you want a nice coating of cheese and for the bread to absorb the wine. that s what it s all about, cheese, wine and bread. so use the best you can of each ingredient. and any left over cheese makes for a mighty good ham and cheese omelet.

chopped onion, canned green chili pepper, chopped, mince garlic, jalapeno pepper, chopped, tomato sauce, chicken broth, pinto beans, california chili powder, divided or 8 tbsp mild chili powder, blend divided, salt, badia adobo seasoning (con pimienta with pepper, blend divided), hot sauce, ground chuck, spicy pork sausage, mild new mexico chile powder, cumin, hot new mexico chile powder, lime juice

chicken broth, vegetable juice (like v-8), tomato paste, onion, chopped, california-blend frozen vegetables, chopped small, corn, drained, potatoes, chopped into 1/2 inch cubes, paprika, sea salt, garlic cloves, minced, ham stock (liquid leftover from cooking a ham) (optional)

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

olive oil, hot sauce (i use louisiana or tabasco), garlic salt (i use mccormick brand, california style), fresh ground pepper

russet potatoes, cooked, peeled , then diced (about 12 medium potatoes), eggs, hard boiled and crumbled, sweet yellow onions, finely diced, celery, finely diced, jalapenos, finely diced, dill pickles, diced, mayonnaise (light or no fat is ok...but not perfect), yellow mustard, pickle juice, cream, kosher salt, california chili powder, black pepper, cumin, sugar

salt & pepper, tomato juice, water, potato, red potatoes (creamers), peeled california carrots, pre-cut (ready to eat), white onion, red bell pepper, red hot pepper, eye of round roast, sage, minced garlic

tomato sauce, ketchup, fresh lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, tarragon vinegar or 1/4 cup white wine vinegar, worcestershire sauce, bottled prepared horseradish, light brown sugar, garlic clove, minced, cayenne pepper, kosher salt, cauliflower, cut into florets, carrots , sliced on the diagonal 1/3 inch thick, celery ribs, sliced on the diagonal 1/2 inch think, white wine vinegar, button mushroom, stems trimmed, drained pepperoncini pepper, italian tuna packed in oil, drained, rolled anchovies over capers, canned california black olives, pitted and drained, spanish olives with pimento, drained, kosher dill pickles, cut into thin spears, pickling onions, drained, marinated artichoke hearts, drained

boneless skinless chicken breast halves, fresh goat cheese, chopped fresh tarragon, chopped fresh italian parsley, chopped fresh chervil (i used curly leafed parsley), fresh ground white pepper, salt, extra virgin olive oil, minced shallot, good california chardonnay wine, chicken stock, heavy cream, unsalted butter

olive oil, soy sauce, fresh lime juice, chopped fresh cilantro, honey, worcestershire sauce, cumin, red pepper flakes, chicken breasts, butter, red onion, cut into rings, brown sugar, sour cream, horseradish sauce, salt, fresh ground black pepper, flour tortillas, butter, softened, horseradish cream, mozzarella cheese, shredded, shredded gouda cheese, barbecue sauce, coarsely-chopped fresh cilantro, grated parmesan cheese

this all-seafood stew from california comes together rather quickly , so there s no place to break up the work and do something ahead. since the cioppino can be on the table in less than hour, this isn tsp much of an obstacle to making this dish. serve with crusty bread to soak up any extra tomato broth., extra-virgin olive oil, garlic , coarsely chopped (about 20 cloves), dry vermouth, dozen littleneck clams , shells scrubbed, dozen mussels , shells scrubbed and beards removed (see illustration below), unsalted butter, onion , chopped medium, hot red pepper flakes, bottled clam juice, diced tomatoes, bay leaf, fresh oregano leaves , minced, fresh thyme leaves, tabasco sauce, salt and ground black pepper, sea scallops , tendons removed, shrimp , peeled