3260 chateaubriand for two Recipes

two 7- to 8-lb legs of lamb, trimmed of excess fat, boned, and butterflied by butcher (each 4 to 4 3/4 lb boneless), fresh lemon juice, garlic cloves, chopped fine, chopped fresh thyme leaves, chopped fresh oregano leaves, chopped fresh rosemary leaves, coarse salt, olive oil, freshly ground black pepper to taste, garnish: fresh herb sprigs

two 1/3-inch-thick diagonally cut slices of italian or french bread, olive oil for brushing the toasts, soft mild goat cheese

olive oil, balsamic vinegar, ground cumin, great northern beans, rinsed, drained, black beans, rinsed, drained, celery stalks, chopped, frozen corn kernels, thawed, red bell pepper, chopped, chopped red onion, chopped fresh cilantro, jalapeno chilies, seeded, chopped

two 14-oz cans sweetened condensed milk, dark rum, vanilla, salt

two 10-oz packages frozen chopped spinach, chopped onion, chopped fennel bulb (sometimes called anise), fennel seeds, unsalted butter, all-purpose flour, milk, ricard or other anise-flavored spirit, freshly grated parmesan, two 3/4-inch-thick salmon steaks (about 1/2 lb each), water, fine dry bread crumbs, six 18- by 14-inch sheets of phyllo , stacked between 2 sheets of wax paper and covered with a dampened kitchen towel, lemon wedges as an accompaniment

canned unsalted chicken broth, russet potatoes, peeled, chopped, orange-fleshed sweet potato (yam), peeled, chopped, garlic cloves, minced fresh rosemary

ice cubes, french brandy, curacao, a lemon twist for garnish if desired

oil, garlic cloves, chopped, onion, chopped, smoked kielbasa, diced (see *note at bottom), head of cabbage, chopped small, kidney beans, undrained, new potatoes, quartered, yellow squash, sliced, catsup, good quality, beef broth (i use campbells double rich or double strength in a pinch), salt , to taste, pepper , to taste, red wine (a nice splash) (optional)

two 7-oz jars roasted red peppers, drained, sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil, about 30), soaked in hot water for 5 minutes and drained well, reserving 3 tbsp of the soaking liquid, garlic cloves, chopped fine, ground cumin, bottled pickled jalapeno chiles, seeded and minced (wear rubber gloves ), fresh lemon juice, chopped fresh coriander, chopped scallion, cream cheese, cut into bits and softened, tortilla chips as an accompaniment

two 7- to 8-bone racks of lamb, trimmed and frenched (the butcher can do this), red mole, canola or grapeseed oil, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

two 2 1/2-lb chickens, halved, traditional achiote recado, charred habanero salsa, rajas, authentic guacamole, corn tortillas

onion, halved or quarter, garlic cloves, rosemary sprigs (optional), turkey, butter, melted , or vegetable oil (optional), turkey broth or canned chicken broth, flour, cream (optional), salt, freshly ground black pepper

plain low-fat yogurt, light mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, grated onion, sugar, celery seeds, sliced green cabbage, sliced red cabbage, green bell pepper, thinly sliced into strips, coarsely grated peeled carrots, chopped fresh dill, divided

two 1 1/4- to 1 1/2-lb live lobsters, shallot, unsalted butter, chopped fresh tarragon leaves, white-wine vinegar

white-skinned potatoes, peeled , cut into 3/4-inch pieces, red-skinned sweet potatoes (yams), peeled , cut into 3/4-inch pieces, bacon slices, diced, chopped onion, chopped red bell pepper, whipping cream, chopped italian parsley

two 6-oz red snapper fillets, pin bones removed, extra-virgin olive oil, freshly ground black pepper, fresh lemon juice, chopped fresh thyme leaves, very thin lemon slices (about 1/16 inch thick )

two 1-inch-thick boneless pork loin chops (about 6 oz each), dried rosemary, crumbled, olive oil, onion (about 3/4 lb), halved lengthwise and sliced thin crosswise, water, balsamic vinegar, red-currant jelly

two 10-oz boxes frozen chopped spinach, a 15-oz container ricotta cheese, freshly grated parmesan cheese (about 5 oz), eggs, sliced prosciutto, chopped fine, minced fresh parsley leaves (preferably flat-leafed), ten 7-inch squares instant (no boil) lasagne, winter tomato sauce