38 cold side Recipes

chicken, green onion, halved, garlic , smashed, fresh ginger , whacked open with the flat side of a knife, onion, halved, whole white peppercorns, cold water, approximately

organic drained chick peas, organic onion, organic garlic, water, salt , pepper(lots) and grass fed butter(1-2 tbsp) to taste., simmer the chickpeas , onion and garlic in water until all liquid has reduced. throw the hot mixture into a blender or food processor with sea salt, pepper and a nice portion of butter and blend until smooth. serve right away hot, re-warm in oven or serve cold as a dip or side-dish.

kielbasa , sliced into 1/2 inch thick medallions, andouille sausage , sliced into 1/2 inch thick medallions, boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite size pieces, shrimp, peeled and deveined (save the shells to make a stock), cold water, creole seasoning, divided (i use tony cacheres ), vegetable oil, all-purpose flour, onions, small dice, green bell pepper, small dice, celery, small dice, garlic, minced (or to taste), tomato paste, bay leaves, chicken broth, cayenne (more or less to taste), scallion, small dice, cooked long-grain rice (as much as you think you ll need), file powder (served on the side )

diced, seeded, and peeled fresh papaya, minced red onions, minced seeded jalapeno peppers, fresh lime juice , optional, pineapple juice, fresh lemon juice , optional, chopped fresh cilantro leaves, watercress, trimmed, washed and spun dry (about 2 cups), shaved red onion, extra-virgin olive oil, salt and freshly ground black pepper, unsalted butter, cooked louisiana crawfish tails, jumbo (u -10) sea scallops, side muscles removed, sugar, vegetable oil, cilantro butter sauce , recipe follows, minced shallots, dry white wine, fresh lime juice, cold unsalted butter , cut into pieces, honey, salt, cayenne, chopped fresh cilantro leaves

coarse or kosher salt, chopped fresh dill, freshly grated orange zest, freshly grated lime zest, freshly ground black pepper, vodka, side fresh salmon, filleted, skin on , pin bones removed, and rinsed under cold water, sugar, capers , finely chopped red onions, chopped fresh dill, chopped hard-boiled egg whites, and chopped hard-boiled egg yolks, accompaniments, toast points, accompaniment

homemade fresh pumpkin pie, pastry crust, eggs, milk, fresh pumpkin puree (instructions below), melted butter, unsalted, sugar, dark molasses, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, salt, heavy cream, cold, preheat oven to 350 degrees f., heat milk in saucepan over medium heat until it just starts to bubble around the edges. remove from heat., beat eggs lightly in large bowl until frothy. add scalded milk , stirring constantly., stir in pumpkin , butter, sugar, molasses, cinnamon, ginger and salt. whisk until thoroughly blended., pour filling into prepared crust , bake until center is firm, about 45 minutes. cool completely on wire rack., when ready to serve , beat chilled cream with mixer until soft peaks form. serve on top of pie or in a separate bowl for individual serving., make pumpkin puree from a fresh pumpkin, split a medium pumpkin crosswise , remove and discard seeds and fibers., place pumpkin , cut side down, on lightly greased baking sheet. bake at 325f until tender, about 1 hour., scrape pulp away from skin , discard skin., place pulp in blender or food processor fitted with metal blade, process in batches, until smooth., push puree through a coarse sieve. measure 1 1/4 cups puree for recipe , store remaining puree up to 6 months in the freezer (tightly covered).

pork side ribs (or use bone-in country-style ribs, i use a combination of both, sliced into smaller pieces), tomato paste (or as needed to lightly brush onto the ribs), cold water, black peppercorns, onions (quartered , do not peel leave the skin on), carrots, peeled, celery rib, fresh garlic cloves, sliced in half (i just use a whole head garlic), salt (or to taste)

boneless duck breast halves, skin side scored , dried overnight uncovered in a refrigerator, skin-side up, kosher salt, cracked black pepper, ny state sweet wine ( riesling or gewurtztraminer), minced shallots, peppercorns, chopped garlic, fresh thyme, cold unsalted butter, seedless red grapes, halved, chopped chives, iron-skillet potato cakes , recipe follows, baby arugula, baking potatoes , like russets, salt, cracked black pepper, essence , recipe follows, duck fat, paprika, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, onion powder, cayenne pepper, dried leaf oregano, dried thyme

dried chinese fungi (about 1 oz), such as wood ears or cloud ears, canola oil, fresh ginger, peeled and grated, red chile paste , such as sambal oelek, canned bamboo shoots, sliced, barbecued pork, shredded, soy sauce, rice vinegar, salt, ground white pepper, sugar, chinese chicken stock , recipe follows, firm tofu, drained and sliced in 1/4-inch strips, cornstarch mixed with 1/4 cup water, egg, lightly beaten, chopped green onions and cilantro leaves, for garnish, whole chicken, green onions, halved, garlic cloves, smashed, fresh ginger , whacked open with the flat side of a knife, onion, halved, whole white peppercorns, cold water

by 2-inch deep ) sponge cake, side, top and bottom crusts removed, papaya, peeled, seeded, diced, limes, 1 peeled, pulp sliced , skin reserved, 2 juiced, cold water, sugar, light rum, crystallized ginger, chopped, gelatin mixed with 1 tbsp rum, cream , whipped with 1-oz icing sugar, strawberries, hulled, washed, cut in 1/2

kosher salt, sugar, chopped fresh cilantro leaves, grated orange zest, grated lemon zest, grated lime zest, coarsely cracked black pepper, lemon or other citrus-flavored vodka (recommended: absolut citron), side fresh salmon , pin bones removed, rinsed under cold water and patted dry, dozen fresh bagels, cream cheese, minced red onions

chicken broth , fat skimmed, dry sherry, soy sauce, a 1 1/2-inch piece fresh gingerroot , cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices, scallions , each cut crosswise into thirds and flattened with flat side of a large knife, star anise pieces*, crushed lightly, salt, skinless boneless chicken breasts (about 3 breast halves), cold water, total) unflavored gelatin, fresh coriander leaves, washed well and spun dry, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar (not seasoned ), drained pickled ginger

dried kidney beans, rinsed and picked over (about 1 1/4 cups), garlic, peeled and smashed, cold water, coconut milk, fresh thyme, scallions, ends trimmed , smashed with the side of a knife, butter, salt, whole scotch bonnet chile , pierced with a knife in several places, ground allspice, grain rice

kosher salt, sugar, coarsely cracked black pepper, fresh dill, side fresh salmon , scaled and pin bones removed, rinsed under cold water and patted dry, mustard-dill sauce for gravlax, recipe follows, swedish mustard or dijon mustard, sugar, white vinegar, salt, freshly ground black pepper, vegetable oil, chopped fresh dill

kosher salt, light brown sugar, granulated sugar, crushed black peppercorns, whole side salmon , pin bones removed, warm water (105 degrees f to 115 degrees f), active dry yeast (1 1/4-oz envelope), unbleached all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting, preferably organic, fine sea salt, extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing, canola oil, for brushing, creme fraiche, chopped mixed fresh herbs ( dill, chervil, chives, parsley), plus more whole herbs for garnish, grated lemon zest, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, capers in brine, rinsed, red onion, thinly sliced, special equipment : alder woodchips, soaked in cold water for 4 hours

fermented black beans, rinsed and minced, garlic, minced, chopped jalapenos, chopped serranos, ground pork, cilantro, washed, dried , picked, and chopped, grated mexican cheese , such as manchego or monterey jack, poblanos , blackened, peeled, seeds removed, slit up 1 side, and ready to stuff, salt and black pepper, corn oil, to cook, cooked long grain rice with a pinch of turmeric, corn tempura batter , recipe follows, bandera sauce red , recipe follows, bandera sauce green , recipe follows, cilantro crema , recipe follows, cilantro sprigs, for garnish, corn meal, rice flour, ice cold sparkling water, tomatoes , blackened on dry skillet and peeled, garlic , toasted in dry skillet, chipotle peppers , toasted whole in dry skillet, salt, black pepper, onion, sliced, garlic, green jalapenos , roasted, de-seeded, de-stemmed, chicken stock, corn oil, to cook, salt and black pepper, sour cream, chopped cilantro, lime, juiced, salt, pepper, cilantro, for garnish