3035 colorful critters Recipes

onion, bell peppers, any color, garlic, tomatoes, chopped, black olives, sliced, tortilla, pasta sauce, shredded mozzarella cheese

shallot, finely chopped, sherry vinegar, poppy seeds, dijon mustard, grated orange zest, vegetable oil, extra-virgin olive oil, divided, kosher salt , freshly ground pepper, mixed baby beets (any color), trimmed, divided, scallions , root ends trimmed, burrata or fresh mozzarella, cut into 8 wedges

heirloom tomatoes , all varieties and colors, seeded and diced into 1/4-inch cubes (reserve seeds and juices), red onion, cut into 1/4-inch cubes, english or hothouse cucumber, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch cubes, red bell peppers, cored, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch cubes, yellow bell peppers, cored, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch cubes, fresh cilantro, roughly chopped, red wine vinegar, lemon, juiced, tabasco, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, extra-virgin olive oil, aged balsamic vinegar

thick slices crusty bread, garlic cloves, halved, extra-virgin olive oil, currant or grape tomatoes or halved cherry or pear tomatoes, chopped green onions, heirloom tomatoes of assorted colors, cored, thinly sliced, red onion, sliced paper -thin, celery stalks , sliced thin on diagonal, coarsely crumbled blue cheese

orecchiette (little ear-shaped pasta; about 3 cups uncooked), pea-size mozzarella or fresh mozzarella, diced, grape tomatoes or pear tomatoes in assorted colors, halved, extra-virgin olive oil, white balsamic vinegar, minced fresh garlic chives or regular chives, minced fresh oregano

globe eggplant, trimmed , cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick rounds, olive oil (for grilling ), plum tomato (about 4 oz), chopped fresh basil plus sprigs for garnish, white wine vinegar, olive oil, balls fresh or buffalo mozzarella cheese, drained, thinly sliced, heirloom tomatoes (preferably assorted colors), thinly sliced

chunks seedless watermelon (about 6 lb), ripe tomatoes (preferably heirloom) in assorted colors, cored, cut into 1 1/4-inch chunks (about 6 cups), more) fleur de sel or coarse kosher salt, extra-virgin olive oil, divided, red wine vinegar, chopped assorted fresh herbs (such as dill, basil, and mint), fresh arugula leaves or small watercress sprigs, crumbled feta cheese (about 5 oz), sliced almonds, lightly toasted

yukon gold potatoes, peeled, cut into 3/4-inch-wide wedges, skinless chicken thighs with bones, more) fresh lime juice, divided, fresh orange juice, chili powder, paprika, smoked paprika, grated orange peel, ground cumin, dried oregano, salt, extra-virgin olive oil, low-salt chicken broth, coarsely chopped fresh cilantro, divided, coarsely chopped fresh parsley, olives (preferably mixed colors and sizes), ingredient info : smoked paprika is available at many supermarkets, at specialty foods stores, and from latienda.com., a heavy-duty rimmed baking sheet , a.k.a. half sheet pan or jelly roll pan (12x17 inches), is ideal for roasting the chicken thighs and lots of other foods. the low rim allows for efficient roasting, and this sturdy pan won tsp buckle at high heat.try chicago metallic s large jelly roll pan ($16 at target.com).

boneless pork loin, kosher salt , freshly ground pepper, whole grain mustard, mustard powder, olive oil, divided, farro, apple cider vinegar, caraway seeds, coarsely chopped, honey, baby carrots, any color , very thinly sliced lengthwise on a mandoline, red onion, very thinly sliced into rings, fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves

soy sauce, cornstarch, cold water, beef loin sirloin steak , cut crosswise into 3- by 1/4- by 1/4-inch strips, salt, black pepper, olive oil or vegetable oil, bell peppers in assorted colors , cut into 1/4-inch-thick strips, onion , halved lengthwise and cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices, garlic cloves, sliced, cooked white rice

garlic cloves, minced and mashed to a paste with 1 tsp salt, fresh lemon juice, ground cumin, olive oil, skirt steak, trimmed and cut into large pieces to fit on a grill or broiler pan or in a ridged grill pan, vegetable oil, assorted colored bell peppers, sliced thin, red onion, sliced thin, garlic cloves, minced, twelve 7- to 8-inch flour tortillas (recipe follows or store-bought), warmed (procedure follows), guacamole and tomato salsa as accompaniments

white onion, coarsely chopped, bell peppers (any color ), cut into 1-inch pieces, vegetable oil, chili powder, chipotle chile powder, brown sugar, whole tomatoes in juice, black beans, rinsed and drained, water, cooked turkey , cut into 1-inch pieces, accompaniments: sour cream ; sliced avocado; chopped white onion; lime wedges

red wine vinegar, dijon mustard, extra-virgin olive oil, divided, plus more for brushing, crumbled blue cheese (such as maytag; about 2 oz), zucchini , halved lengthwise, bell peppers (preferably in assorted colors), seeded , quartered lengthwise, red-skinned potatoes , scrubbed, cut into 1/3-inch-thick slices, fennel bulb, trimmed , cut through core into 8 wedges, fresh shiitake mushrooms, stemmed, baby beets (about 11/2 inches in diameter), trimmed, scrubbed, halved crosswise, red onion , cut into 1/3-inch-thick slices

mixed-colored string beans, trimmed, tomatoes, halved, pitted kalamata olives, garlic, finely chopped, summer savory, chopped, extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar

rib-eye steak, trimmed , cut crosswise into 1/3-inch strips, hungarian sweet paprika, olive oil, divided, garlic cloves, thinly sliced, caraway seeds, bell peppers (preferably mixed colors ), cut into 1/2-inch strips, beef broth, tomato paste, balsamic vinegar

extra-virgin olive oil, pitted kalamata olives, red wine vinegar, mizuna, ends trimmed, or mixed greens, heirloom tomatoes (preferably assorted colors and shapes ), cut into slices and wedges, burrata cheese* (4 small balls ) or fresh water-packed mozzarella, sliced fresh basil plus whole leaves for garnish

diced tomatoes in assorted colors (about 2 1/2 lb), arugula, minced shallots, extra-virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, linguine, coarsely grated pecorino romano or ricotta salata (salted dry ricotta cheese)

teaspoonfenugreek seeds, red- or white-wine vinegar, ground coriander seeds, ground cumin, cayenne, turmeric, four 5-oz pieces salmon fillet with skin, bell peppers (preferably different colors), onion, garlic cloves, vegetable oil, grated peeled fresh gingerroot, fresh coconut milk or canned unsweetened coconut milk, coarse salt , or to taste, cooked white or brown basmati rice