219 contessa Recipes

gold tequila, freshly squeezed lime juice (5 to 6 limes), freshly squeezed orange juice (2 oranges), chili powder, minced cilantro, minced fresh jalapeno pepper, garlic cloves (fresh, minced ), kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper, split boneless chicken breasts, skin on

pork loin, bone in , frenched and tied (about 5 lb, 10 bones), olive oil, dijon mustard, divided, whole grain mustard, divided, ground fennel, kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper, all-purpose flour, good white wine, homemade chicken stock , recipe follows or 3 cups canned broth, green peppercorns in brine, drained

good black olives , such as kalamata, pitted and diced, capers, drained, anchovy fillets, garlic clove, minced, good quality olive oil, fresh lemon juice, dijon mustard, minced fresh thyme leave, chopped fresh parsley leaves, baguette, sliced and toasted

baguette, olive oil, kosher salt, ground black pepper, grated parmesan cheese

roasting chickens, yellow onions, unpeeled, quartered, carrots, unpeeled, halved, stalks celery & leaves, cut in thirds, parsnips, unpeeled, cut in half (optional), fresh parsley, fresh thyme, fresh dill, head garlic, unpeeled , cut in half crosswise, kosher salt, whole black peppercorns

unsalted butter, at room temperature, granulated sugar, extra-large eggs, at room temperature, pure vanilla extract, sour cream, cake flour (not self-rising), baking powder, baking soda, kosher salt, light brown sugar , packed, all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, kosher salt, cold unsalted butter , cut into pieces, chopped walnuts (optional), sugar, real maple syrup

salt, quick-cooking grits, half-and-half, butter or 2 tbsp margarine, old cheddar cheese, grated, stalks green onions, chopped, black pepper

ripe peaches, seeded and diced, fresh lemon juice, sugar, sparkling wine, chilled

filet mignon, vegetable oil, fleur de sel, coarsely cracked black peppercorns, unsalted butter, at room temperature (optional), heavy cream, french roquefort cheese, crumbled (4 oz with rind ), kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper, chopped fresh chives

ground chicken, chicken sausage, casings removed, fresh white breadcrumbs, minced garlic (2 cloves), chopped fresh parsley leaves, freshly grated pecorino romano cheese, freshly grated parmesan cheese, and more for serving, milk, extra-large egg, lightly beaten, kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper, olive oil, minced yellow onion, diced carrot (3 carrots), diced celery (2 stalks ), chicken stock, dry white wine, shell pasta, minced fresh dill, baby spinach, washed and trimmed

tequila (suggest jose cuervo gold), orange liqueur (prefer triplesec), lime juice (fresh is best ), pineapple juice

unsalted butter, at room temperature, granulated sugar, eggs, at room temperature, pure vanilla extract, sour cream, cake flour (not self-rising), baking powder, baking soda, kosher salt, light brown sugar , packed, all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, kosher salt, cold unsalted butter , cut into pieces, chopped walnuts (optional), powdered sugar, real maple syrup

chicken breast halves (bone in, skin on ), olive oil, salt & freshly ground black pepper, pancetta, garlic clove, chopped, fresh flat-leaf parsley, anchovy paste, dijon mustard, fresh lemon juice, mayonnaise, ciabatta, baby arugula, washed and spun dry, sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, parmesan cheese, shaved

sugar, light corn syrup, heavy cream, unsalted butter, fleur de sel, plus extra for sprinkling, pure vanilla extract

french green lentil, chopped yellow onions (3 large onions), chopped leeks, white part only (2 leeks), minced garlic (3 cloves), olive oil, plus additional for drizzling on top, kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper, minced fresh thyme leave (or 1 tsp dried ), ground cumin, diced celery (8 stalks ), diced carrots (4 to 6 carrots), chicken stock, tomato paste, red wine or 2 tbsp vinegar, freshly grated parmesan cheese

old-fashioned oatmeal, sliced almonds, shredded coconut, loosely packed, toasted wheat germ, unsalted butter, honey, light brown sugar, lightly packed, pure vanilla extract, kosher salt, chopped pitted dates, chopped dried apricot, dried cranberries

fish fillets such as red snapper, kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper, creme fraiche, dijon mustard, whole grain mustard, minced shallots, drained capers

dried white beans , such as great northern or 1/2 lb cannellini, kosher salt, olive oil, plus extra, olive oil , for serving, diced pancetta or 1/4 lb smoked bacon, chopped yellow onions (2 onions), chopped carrot (3 carrots), chopped celery (3 stalks ), minced garlic (6 cloves), fresh ground black pepper, crushed red pepper flakes, italian plum tomatoes in puree, chopped, coarsely chopped savoy cabbage (optional) or 4 cups shredded savoy cabbage (optional), coarsely chopped kale, chopped fresh basil leaf, chicken stock, preferably homemade, sourdough bread cubes, crusts removed, freshly grated parmesan cheese , for serving