534 cheregie them chickies Recipes

most every barbecue joint and shack makes some variation of barbecued beans. they all taste a little different--a pitmaster s prerogative--but share a similarly spicy, sweet, and smoky flavor. we wanted to develop a simple recipe that could be prepared alongside smoking ribs or pork shoulder. here s what we discovered, test kitchen discoveries, cook the beans on the stovetop until soft , then transfer them to a disposable aluminum pan, wrap them tight, and nestle the pan into the bottom of the grill next to the coals (place it right in the drip pan, if using). poke holes in the pan s lid so the grill s smoke can permeate the pan and flavor the beans., used dried pinto beans ; canned beans will turn mushy and fall apart long before the sauce s flavors have blended. soak the beans in water overnight to guarantee even cooking., flavor the beans with bacon and barbecue sauce for an extra-smoky flavor. stir a little fresh barbecue sauce into the beans just before serving to sharpen the sauce s flavor., beans on the grill, our bbq beans finish cooking on the grill , where they pick up smoke and pork flavors. here s how to let the flavors in and keep the grease out., when the beans are tender and the sauce is slightly thickened, transfer the beans to a 13 by 9-inch disposable aluminum pan. wrap tightly in foil and poke several holes in the foil so that the juices from the ribs can flavor the beans., when you re ready to add more coals, nestle the beans in the pan already on the bottom of the grill. replace the cooking grate, making sure to position the ribs directly above the beans.

apple cider vinegar, salt (this makes them pretty y- you may want to reduce the amount, then sprinkle the chips with w), olive oil, kale, about 2 bunches, rinsed with stems removed

unsalted butter, olive oil, shallots, chopped fine (about 1/2 cup), mushrooms , half of them sliced and the rest chopped fine, cream sherry, low-salt chicken broth, chopped fresh chives or scallion greens

water, coarse kosher salt plus additional (for sprinkling ), sugar, thick pork shoulder blade steaks (each about 10 inches long and 3 1/2 inches wide ), extra-virgin olive oil, divided, nduja (soft , spicy salami), cut into very thin slices, honey, baby arugula, coarsely grated pecorino romano cheese, fresh lemon juice, special equipment : large griddle, nduja is available at some specialty foods stores , italian markets, and online from boccalone.com. this size of pork shoulder blade steaks may be hard to find at the supermarket, so you may have to ask the butcher to cut them for you.

dried apricot halves (2 lb), fresh orange juice, shelled pistachios , 1/2 of them toasted, soft mild goat cheese, chilled

firm-ripe mangoes, peeled, unsalted butter, light brown sugar, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, unsalted butter, softened, granulated sugar, eggs , 2 of them separated, vanilla, mango nectar

sour cream, scallions, finely chopped, lemon juice, ripe avocados, cut in half and chopped, mayonnaise, chopped fresh cilantro leaves, sour cream, organic chickpeas, drained, juice of 1 lemon, light tahini paste, light olive oil, plus extra for drizzling, garlic clove, peeled and crushed, boiling water, sea salt , to taste, very ripe tomatoes, scallion, finely chopped, garlic clove, peeled and crushed (optional), extra virgin olive oil, chopped fresh basil leaves, tomato ketchup, a little ground black pepper , to taste, carrot sticks, cucumber sticks, red bell pepper sticks, celery sticks, tomatoes, blanched sugar snap peas or asparagus (cover with boiling water for 2 minutes, then drain under cold running water), radishes, breadsticks , small or large, tortilla chips ( cool flavor or the blue corn variety), beet , carrot, and parsnip vegetable chips, oat crackers or mini rice cakes, toasted pita bread sliced into strips, bagel chips (slice 2 organic bagels widthwise into 4 thin slices. brush with olive oil, and then bake at 150of for 10 minutes. break into pieces), tortilla chips (cut 1 large tortilla into 8 slices. place on a baking sheet and cook at 350of for 10 minutes.), sweet potato wedges (peel and cut 2 lbs sweet potatoes into wedges. place them in a roasting pan, toss in a tbsp of olive oil, and sprinkle with a tsp of paprika. cook for 35-40 minutes at 400of, turning a few times. these are great with the sour cream dip.)

ripe but firm peaches, unpeeled, pitted and cut into 1/4-inch dice, red onion, finely diced (about 1/2 small onion), canned chipotle chiles in adobo, minced, fresh lime juice, fresh cilantro, chopped, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, whole cumin seeds, pork rib chops, each about 1 1/2 inches thick (ask your butcher to cut them for you), olive oil, kosher salt, freshly coarse-ground black pepper

fruit (or 4 oz of chopped bittersweet chocolate), sliced if using peaches, apricots, or plums (neatness does not count); if using cherries, pit them, cake or pastry flour (all-purpose flour works in a pinch), baking powder, salt, egg, superfine sugar , plus an additional 2 tbsp, grated lemon zest, extra-virgin olive oil, milk, balsamic vinegar

wheat bran or 1 1/2 cups oat bran, buttermilk (or soy , soy , to make them dairy-free), vegetable oil (can replace all or some with applesauce to make them lower fat), eggs or 1/4 cup egg beaters egg substitute, brown sugar, vanilla extract, all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, raisins

ground beef, ground lamb (optional, you can use all ground beef if you re weirded out by lamb ) (optional), breadcrumbs, garlic cloves, finely minced, oregano, onion powder, salt, pepper

fresh brussels sprouts, crisp cooked crumbled bacon, sour cream, fresh grated parmesan cheese, butter, freshed minced garlic, fresh ground black pepper, fresh grated parmesan cheese (extra )

lean ground beef, onion, fat-free saltine crackers, crushed, garlic powder, kosher salt, black pepper, dried basil, dried oregano, worcestershire sauce

olive oil or 2 tsp vegetable oil, leeks, cleaned and chopped, carrots, peeled and chopped (i slice them), garlic clove, minced, stalk celery, chopped, cooked turkey, shredded, bay leaves, dried thyme, salt, fresh ground black pepper, reduced-sodium chicken broth, egg noodles, uncooked, frozen green pea, fresh parsley leaves, chopped

we prefer the mild flavor of regular olive oil in this sauce compared to the stronger flavor of extra-virgin olive oil. don tsp worry about patting the beans dry with towels before tossing them with the sauce; any water that clings to the beans helps to thin out the sauce. this sauce is also good served with crudites or alongside grilled or roasted meat, chicken, or fish., walnuts, garlic cloves , unpeeled, fresh cilantro leaves and stems , tough stem ends trimmed (about 2 bunches), olive oil (see note ), juice from 1 lemon, scallion , sliced thin, salt and ground black pepper, green beans , stem ends trimmed

pastry, all- vegetable shortening, flour, granulated sugar, cinnamon, any cooking wine (or water), egg, slightly beaten, beaten egg white or milk, oil for frying, cardboard cut into an oval 4-5 inches long, metal cannoli tubes for frying, ricotta cheese- well drained, vanilla, powdered sugar (or less if you prefer them to be less sweet), chocolate chips

fresh peaches (organic is best , make sure they are not mealy, but juicy and ripe), if the peaches are unripe , let them sit for a day or two in a brown paper bag., butter, flour (1/2 cup each cake and regular is best), baking powder, baking soda, milk, brown sugar

italian sausage (i like them with fennel seeds), garlic cloves, pressed, red, yellow, and green bell peppers, cored, seeded , and cut into thin strips, salt, crushed red pepper, half a can) beer of your choice