50 central Recipes

white vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, sugar, fresh lime juice, kosher salt, ground coriander, ground cumin, ground red pepper, freshly ground black pepper, sliced red cabbage, sliced white cabbage, shredded carrot, jalapeno pepper (with seeds), thinly sliced, red bell pepper, thinly sliced, yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced, chopped fresh cilantro

potatoes, cubed, lean ground beef, onion, chopped, salt and pepper to taste, tomatillos, husked and quartered, garlic, peeled, jalapeno chile pepper, diced, chopped fresh cilantro , or to taste, avocados, halved with pits removed, corn tortillas

peeled, uncooked, medium-size fresh or frozen american shrimp, onions, finely chopped, green onions (tops and bottoms), petite diced tomatoes, green bell peppers, finely chopped, celery ribs, finely chopped, diced cajun style or smoked sausage (i use smoky hollow cajun style or smoked sausage) you can also use tasso, boneless, skinless chicken breast (can use dark meat, i prefer white), crisco vegetable oil, uncooked zatarains rice, beef broth, water, creole seasoning, garlic powder (or more depending on your taste), bay leaf, garnish: green onion tops, this recipe can be adjusted for large crowds. this is the recipe i use in the house. i have a large cast iron pot for cooking outside.

celery ribs, finely chopped (about 1 1/4 cups), drained giardiniera, finely chopped (italian mixed , pickled vegetables), loosely packed fresh parsley, chopped, pitted green olives, finely chopped, extra virgin olive oil, fresh coarse ground black pepper, garlic clove, minced, soft french bread (10-inch diameter, about 1 lb) or 1 italian bread, cut horizontally in half (10-inch diameter, about 1 lb), sliced smoked ham, sliced provolone cheese, sliced genoa salami

mayonnaise, whole large chopped tomato, chopped green bell pepper, chopped white onion, chopped celery, cilantro, tomato sauce, butter, chicken bouillon powder, whole roasting chicken, salt , to taste, pepper, cumin

parbroiled rice (prefferably uncle ben s), water, cooking oil, skinless chicken breasts (boiled, cooked and shredded ), frozen peas and carrot, chopped bell pepper, chopped onion, curry powder, salt

balsamic vinegar, cider vinegar, brown sugar, ground cumin, onion powder, garlic clove, minced, soybeans, drained or 1 1/2 cups cooked edamame, corn, drained, chopped red bell pepper, chopped cilantro

meat drippings or 1 cup chicken stock, ketchup, cider vinegar, rendered bacon fat or 2 tbsp lard, hot sauce, your favorite, liquid smoke, coarse salt, fresh ground black pepper

all-purpose flour, sugar , plus, sugar, baking powder, salt, butter, blueberries (optional) or 3/4 cup dried apricot (optional), whipping cream

fresh black-eyed peas (hulled ), green pepper, diced, green onions, thinly sliced, extra virgin olive oil, water, white wine vinegar, crushed red pepper flakes, garlic clove, split, salt

vegetable oil or rendered lamb fat, coarsely chopped onions (about 3 medium onions), potatoes, cubed, carrots, coarsely chopped, ripe tomatoes, coarsely chopped, cumin seed, ground, dried chile pepper flakes or crumbled dried red chile, salt, freshly ground black pepper, boiling water or mild stock, mung dal , soaked overnight in water to cover, cooked long-grain white rice (or 1 cup uncooked rice, cooked while mung beans cook), mint (optional), plain yogurt

pot or soft goat cheese, cream cheese or mascarpone, softened, grated onion, table salt or 2 tsp kosher salt, eggs, lightly beaten, unsalted butter, softened, semolina flour , farina (not quick-cooking), or matza meal

garbanzo beans, cannellini beans, kidney beans, purple onion, chopped, tomatoes, chopped, olive oil, garlic cloves, minced, dried thyme, dried oregano, dried basil, balsamic vinegar

strawberries, washed and stemmed, peach, pitted and sliced, orange juice, sugar, strawberry ice cream (1/3 cup or 3 scoops), peach ice cream (1/3 cup or 3 scoops), almonds, sliced, cream

boneless lamb shoulder, boneless chuck, onion (6 oz), finely chopped, chopped fresh cilantro, cumin seeds, toasted, salt, black pepper, all-purpose flour plus additional for dusting, salt, eggs, water, accompaniments: melted butter ; sour cream

cellentani pasta (corkscrew), shallot, minced, olive oil, heavy cream, boursin garlic and fine herb gournay cheese, crumbled, chicken breasts, olive oil, salt and pepper, to taste, fresh parsley, chopped, fresh rosemary, chopped, diced pancetta, oil, breadcrumbs, prepared macaroni , base, prepared chicken, parsley, chopped, white truffle oil

poblano chile peppers, freshly grated parmesan cheese, fresh cilantro, chopped walnuts, olive oil, garlic cloves, fresh lime juice, salt

ground beef, green pepper, diced, onion, diced, eggs, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cracker crumbs, ketchup , as needed