3260 chateaubriand for two Recipes

cornmeal (preferably stone-ground), whole-wheat flour, all-purpose flour, double-acting baking powder, sugar, salt, egg, beaten lightly, milk, unsalted butter, melted, vegetable oil for brushing the griddle, pure maple syrup, heated , as an accompaniment

leeks (white and pale green parts only), rinsed well and finely chopped, unsalted butter, low-sodium chicken broth, heavy cream, water, shelled fresh peas (2 to 2 1/2 lb in pods), snow peas, trimmed and halved lengthwise (3 1/2 cups), kosher salt, black pepper, dried egg fettuccine nests, chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, grated fresh lemon zest, grated parmesan plus additional for serving

two 10-oz bottles pitted large green olives (about 52), rinsed and drained, whole blanched almonds , toasted until golden and cooled, garlic cloves, sliced thin, dried hot red pepper flakes, olive oil

two 8-oz containers plain yogurt, cucumber, peeled, seeded, and chopped fine, chopped fresh dill plus dill sprigs for garnish, garlic cloves, minced, extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, pita loaves, cut into wedges, as an accompaniment

sherry vinegar, extra-virgin olive oil, green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces, shallot, thinly sliced, cannellini beans, drained and rinsed

garbanzo beans (chickpeas), rinsed, drained, black beans, rinsed, drained, chopped red onion, chopped fresh parsley, olive oil, balsamic vinegar or red wine vinegar, garlic cloves, finely chopped

fresh lemon juice, dijon mustard, garlic clove, minced, olive oil, hearts of palm, drained, sliced into rounds, artichoke hearts, drained, quartered, head butter lettuce, tomatoes, halved

boiling potatoes (preferably yellow-fleshed),quartered lengthwise and cut crosswise into 3/4-inch pieces, sweet potatoes ,quartered lengthwise and cut crosswise into 3/4-inch pieces, white-wine vinegar, dijon-style mustard, olive oil, chopped onion, chopped red bell, chopped sweet gherkin

two 10-oz round or butt steaks, each about 1 inch thick, unsalted butter, minced shallot (1 small shallot), fresh spinach, stemmed, minced garlic, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, olive oil, freshly grated parmesan cheese

cubes crustless country-style white bread (from two 14.5-oz loaves), olive oil, italian sweet sausages, casings removed, chicken livers, trimmed, coarsely chopped, chopped onions, chopped celery with leaves, chopped fresh thyme, chopped fresh sage, chopped fresh rosemary, coarsely grated parmesan cheese, dried currants, chopped fresh italian parsley, salt, coarsely ground black pepper, eggs, beaten to blend, low-salt chicken broth

cubes crustless sourdough bread (from two 1-lb loaves), olive oil, italian sweet sausages, casings removed, chopped onions, chopped celery, garlic cloves, minced, frozen artichoke hearts, thawed, coarsely chopped, chopped fresh thyme, chopped fresh mint, freshly grated parmesan cheese (about 3 oz), more) low-salt chicken broth

olive oil, coarsely chopped red onions, sliced leeks (about 4; white and pale green parts only), dry red wine, balsamic vinegar, very finely chopped prosciutto (about 2 oz), chopped fresh basil, cayenne pepper, purchased 10-oz fully baked thin pizza crusts, gorgonzola cheese, crumbled, minced fresh rosemary

part-skim ricotta cheese, shredded monterey jack cheese (about 14 oz), bottled mild green taco sauce, diced mild green chilies, green onions, chopped, chopped fresh cilantro, corn oil, diameter corn tortillas, chopped fresh cilantro

russet potatoes (about 1 1/4 lb), peeled, thinly sliced, minced fresh rosemary or 2 tsp dried, crumbled, orange-flesh sweet potatoes (about 1 lb). peeled thinly sliced, whipping cream, grated swiss cheese, grated parmesan cheese

two 2 1/2-lb, or three 1 1/2-pound head-on fish, such as gray or pink snapper, black sea bass, or branzino, scaled, gutted, kosher salt, olive oil plus more for oiling and drizzling, limes or 5 key (preferably from mexico), thinly sliced, fresh lime juice, basil and cilantro, stems and leaves separated

two 6 1/8-oz cans solid white tuna, drained well, mayonnaise, chopped fennel bulb (sometimes called anise), kalamata or other brine-cured black olives, pitted and chopped, minced fresh parsley leaves, fresh lemon juice , or to taste, rye bread, toasted lightly, grated sharp cheddar cheese

olive oil, fresh lemon juice, coarse black pepper to taste, canned black beans, rinsed and drained well, tomatoes, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch-thick-dice, celery ribs, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices, radishes , quartered lengthwise and cut into 1/4 inch-thick slices, green beans

a bottle of beaujolais, creme de cassis , or to taste, two 3-inch strips of lemon or orange zest removed with a vegetable peeler plus, if desired, lemon or orange slices for garnish