398 classic black Recipes

extra-virgin olive oil, onions, finely chopped (about 1 1/2 cups), celery stalks, finely chopped (about 1 cup), carrots, peeled, finely chopped (about 3/4 cup), ground beef (85% lean), ground veal, sliced pancetta, finely chopped, dry red wine, beef stock or chicken stock, divided, tomato paste, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, whole milk, tagliatelle or fettuccine (preferably fresh egg), grated parmesan (for serving)

all purpose flour, sole fillets (each about 3 to 4 oz), coarse kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, vegetable oil or canola oil, unsalted butter, unsalted butter, cut into 4 pieces, chopped fresh italian parsley, fresh lemon juice, lemon wedges

butter, flour (i use wondra.), beef bouillon or 1 1/4 cups brown stock, fresh mushrooms, minced, shallots or 1/4 cup scallion, finely chopped, red wine , drinkable, fresh ground black pepper , to taste

butter, unbleached flour, brown stock or 1 1/4 cups beef bouillon, mushroom, minced, chopped shallots or 1/4 cup scallion, red wine, fresh ground black pepper

dry macaroni, sliced celery, chopped green pepper, minced onion, light mayonnaise, yellow mustard, sugar, salt, black pepper

elbow macaroni, butter, divided, flour, powdered mustard, milk, onion, finely diced, bay leaf, smoked paprika, egg, white or sharp cheddar, shredded, kosher salt, fresh black pepper, panko bread crumbs

olive oil, boneless chuck roast, trimmed, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, coarsely chopped onion, dry red wine, thyme sprigs, garlic cloves, chopped, fat-free , less-sodium beef broth, bay leaf, carrots, peeled and cut diagonally into 1-inch pieces, yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces, fresh thyme leaves (optional)

condensed cream of celery soup or campbell s condensed 98% fat free cream of celery soup, eggs, beaten, ground black pepper, butter or margarine, chopped fresh parsley or chives

refrigerated pie crusts , box (15 oz), butter, onion, chopped, all-purpose flour, salt, black pepper, chicken broth (from 32-oz carton ), milk, cooked boneless skinless chicken breasts, shredded, frozen mixed vegetables, thawed

condensed cream of mushroom soup, milk, soy sauce, black pepper, frozen green beans, cooked and drained or 2 (2 lb) cans green beans, drained, french-fried onions

plain flour, salt, butter, egg yolk, ice water, butter, smoked bacon, cut into small pieces, double cream, eggs, grated nutmeg, salt & freshly ground black pepper

good size whole trout, head and tails on, sliced almonds, dill (fresh if possible), lemon juice, cream, ground almonds, salt, black pepper, sugar

white tuna in water, drained, mayonnaise, chopped celery, chopped onion, chopped parsley, red wine vinegar, sugar (secret hint), salt, freshly ground black pepper, seedless rye bread ( or your favorite ), ripe tomato, swiss or cheddar cheese (or both!), fresh dill or kosher pickle

russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes, unsalted butter, reduced-fat milk, reduced-fat sour cream, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper

trimmed beef tenderloin, dry vermouth, divided, extra-virgin olive oil, minced shallots, minced fresh or 1 tbsp dried tarragon, minced fresh or 1 tsp dried thyme, salt, black pepper, garlic cloves, minced, fat-free , less-sodium chicken broth, tomato paste, prepared horseradish

cooked macaroni, eggs hard boiled and chopped, chopped celery, chopped onion, mayonnaise or salad dressing, sugar, vinegar, salt, prepared mustard, freshly ground black pepper

uncooked elbow macaroni, distilled white vinegar, prepared yellow mustard, ground black pepper, stalk celery, chopped, mayonnaise, white sugar, salt, onion, chopped, bell pepper, chopped

ground beef, chopped onion, roasted red pepper, finely diced, prepared pesto sauce, plain breadcrumbs, part-skim ricotta cheese, kosher salt, ground black pepper