144 cook side Recipes

chicken stock (or vegetable), leek, sliced finely (or 1 chopped onion), garlic cloves, crushed, kaffir lime leaves, thinly sliced (or lime zest and a little juice), arborio rice, cooked prawns (shrimp), frozen peas, black pepper, sea salt, parsley, to garnish, parmesan cheese, this is optional (or to serve on the side )

thick-cut bacon , cut into thin strips, yellow onions, finely chopped, red bell peppers, knorr chicken flavor pasta sides, shredded monterey jack pepper cheese, rotisserie-cooked chicken

rules for making sugar syrup, fudge is based on a sugar syrup , which is a solution of sugar in liquid. when making a sugar syrup, whether it is as simple as sugar and water or contains other ingredients, the rules remain the same., always stir sugar and liquid over low heat until the sugar has completely dissolved., if the mixture comes to the boil before all the sugar is dissolved, a crust of sugar crystals, which is hard to get rid of, will form around the edge of the pan., once the sugar has completely dissolved , allow the mixture to come to the boil, and do not stir the mixture, unless specifically instructed to in the recipe. stirring the boiling mixture will cause it to become cloudy and crystallised, which may or may not be desirable, depending on the recipe., using a sugar thermometer, boil the mixture for the full time, as specified in the recipe. because stoves vary so much, as do interpretations of high, medium or low heat, we have given a sugar thermometer reading as an exact gauge. the sugar thermometer should be fixed to the pan before the mixture comes to the boil, as handling the boiling liquid can be very hazardous., when the mercury reaches the temperature called for in the recipe , the fudge is ready. watch the mixture carefully towards the end of the cooking time, as it will burn quickly if left cooking too long., length of time the mixture cooks , and therefore the temperature it reaches in that given time, determines how the mixture will set. sugar thermometers are the simplest, most accurate way of determining when a syrup has reached the desired stage. when the thermometer reaches 115dc (240df), the mixture is at soft-ball stage., worry too much if you don tsp have a sugar thermometer , as fudge is fairly forgiving mixture, unlike hard sweets, for which a sugar thermometer is crucial., way to check for soft-ball stage is to drop a small amount of mixture into very cold water. when rolled between your thumb and index finger, it should form a soft ball., brushing down the sides of the pan with a wet pastry brush dissolves any crystals which have formed on the sides of the pan. it is a good idea to do this if the recipe says to, but don tsp allow to much water to drip into the pan, as this will slow down the cooking process and interfere with the given time., other equipment, heavy-based pans are best for making fudge. because it is a high sugar content, the mixture can catch and burn if the pan has a thin base, such as those on aluminum pans., use a long-handled wooden spoon if the mixture is to be stirred while still hot, as wood will not conduct heat., as soon as the mixture is ready, remove the pan from the heat , place it on a wooden board or heatproof trivet and allow to cool as directed. the pan will be very hot so, if it has a metal handle, use a thick cloth around the handle when moving it., beating the mixture, mixture may be beaten while still hot , or may be asked to wait until has cooled. beating thickens the mixture and causes it to lose its gloss. the recipe will indicate whether to use a wooden spoon or electric beaters - it is not a good idea to use electric beaters in a very hot mixture. there is usually a fine line between the mixture reaching the desired consistency and being too firm and dry to spread into the tin, so watch it carefully as you work., warning, take great care with every step of the procedure, as hot sugar syrup is very dangerous, and heat will transfer to any heat-conducting equipment it comes in contact with. keep children well away from the hot mixture., always use a long-handled wooden spoon for stirring., if you do get burnt , hold the afflicted area under cold water to wash off the syrup and then keep the burn immersed in cold water for about 10 minutes.

cornstarch, chicken broth, chopped onion, garlic cloves, minced, extra virgin olive oil, butter, shrimp, peeled and deveined, chopped fresh parsley leaves, fresh lemon juice, cayenne pepper, balsamic vinegar, freshly grated parmesan cheese , plus additional for passing on the side, hot cooked fettuccine, chopped fresh basil leaf, salt & freshly ground black pepper

well-shaken buttermilk, garlic cloves, lightly crushed with the side of a chef s knife, then peeled, chicken thighs and 8 chicken drumsticks (5 lb total), skin on, cooking oil spray, plain dried bread crumbs, dried oregano, dried basil, dried marjoram, kosher salt, black pepper

red beans , drained do not rinse, lipton cajun sides rice and sauce mix (dirty rice mix), smoked sausage, diced, water, butter or 1 tbsp margarine, cooking oil

vegetable oil, yellow onions, chopped, garlic cloves, minced, tomato sauce, chicken broth, rich or 1 3/4 cups chicken broth, canned low sodium, green chilies, diced, chili powder, dried basil, dried oregano, ground cumin, salt, sugar, corn tortillas or 12 flour tortillas, chicken breasts, cooked and cubed, cheddar cheese, grated, pitted black olives, light sour cream , for passing on the side

hamburger bun, hamburger patty, leaf romaine lettuce, hamburger dill pickles, red onion, tomatoes, monterey jack cheese, bacon, cooked, caesar salad dressing, served on the side

boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 12 oz total ), salt, pepper, cooking oil, garlic, peeled (i peel the garlic easily by mashing them slightly with the flat side of a knife and then slipping of), dry white wine or 1/2 cup chicken broth, chicken broth, lemon juice, dried basil, crushed, dried oregano, crushed, all-purpose flour, dry white wine or 2 tbsp chicken broth

whole red bell peppers slice each side off of pepper and cut into 1/4 strips, whole yellow onion quarter and slice into 1/4 strips, olive oil, chopped green chilis, salt, pepper, pre-cooked chicken breasts cut into 1/2 by 2 strips. can be grilled or baked ahead of time. created this for left overs., chicken broth, white wine or prosecco not too picky about the wine - i used prosecco because it was on hand., hot wing sauce something someone gave us - buffalo wing king foods wing sauce. have found it handy in small amounts for zip to various recipes, including salads., trader joes red mole sauce, diced celery, whole kernel corn, whole avocado, sour cream or yogurt

english cut bone-in short ribs (about 3 by 3 1/2 inches and 3 lb), kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper, vegetable oil, carrots, peeled and chopped, garlic , smashed, yellow onions, roughly chopped, tomato paste, dry red wine, fresh thyme, bay leaf, croissants , sliced in half horizontally, horseradish mustard, eggs , cooked sunny side up, homemade sour cream and onion chips, recipe follows, kosher salt, russet potatoes , scrubbed, washed and thinly cut on a mandoline (about 1/10th of an inch), peanut oil, buttermilk powder, onion powder, garlic powder, sugar, minced fresh dill

extra virgin olive oil, oyster mushrooms , fibrous stems removed, mushrooms torn in half if very large, button mushrooms, cleaned and sliced, kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, shallot, finely diced, butter, extra virgin olive oil, mushroom , vegetable, or chicken broth, water, arborio rice, grated parmigiano-reggiano, plus more for serving, parsley, very finely chopped, procedure, combine the broth and the water in a medium saucepan and heat to simmer over medium heat., in a large, heavy saute pan, heat 3 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil over high heat until very hot, but not quite smoking., add about 1/3 of the mushrooms , taking care not to crowd the pan. saute the mushrooms over high heat until golden brown in spots, adding a small pinch of salt halfway through cooking., sauteed mushrooms with a slotted spoon and set aside, and repeat with the remaining mushrooms, adding the additional 2 tbsp of olive oil per batch. set mushrooms aside. taste and correct for salt., in a large saucier or pot set over medium heat, add the butter, the 1 tbsp olive oil, and the finely chopped shallots. cook and stir until the shallots are softened, 3-4 minutes (do not brown)., add the rice. stir until all of the rice grains are coated in the fat and have become translucent around the edges, about a minute., crank the heat to high and immediately add 1/2 cup of the simmering broth. stir the rice, making sure you get into the corners of your pot with your spoon, so the rice doesn tsp stick. continue stirring until most of the liquid has been absorbed by the rice. add another 1/2 cup of broth and keep stirring., continue adding the broth , 1/2 cup at a time, adding more only when the last 1/2 cup has been absorbed, until rice is al dente. (depending on the rice, you may use all of the liquid, or you may have some liquid left over. or you may need to add additional rice. keep an eye on the rice, tasting a grain at a time if you need to, to determine when the rice is done.), stir in about three-quarters of the reserved sauteed mushrooms. add the 1/3 cup parmigiano , and the remaining 1 tbsp butter. taste and correct for salt., serve: spoon risotto into a bowl. top with some of the remaining sauteed mushrooms, a sprinkle of chopped parsley, and a few grindings of black pepper. serve with additional grated cheese on the side.

caramel scones, unbleached all-purpose flour, unsalted butter, light or heavy cream, granulated sugar, salt, baking powder, modest pinch of nutmeg or cloves, milk or heavy cream, egg, pure vanilla extract, butterscotch extract (optional), butterscotch chips, grated walnuts (optional), butterscotch chips , finely chopped in food processor, egg white, whisked, sugar (optional), preheat oven to 425 degrees f. line top sheet of doubled up baking, sheets with parchment paper or line 8 tuna tins with muffin liners, spray inner sides with nonstick cooking spray ., in a food processor , place the flour and butter and pulse to break up, butter. add sugar , baking powder, salt and nutmeg or cloves and pulse to combine. turn out dough into a large bowl. make a well in the center and stir in cream, vanilla extract, butterscotch extract (if, using) and egg. stir to make a soft dough. fold in butterscotch chips., scoop onto baking sheet or into prepared tins. brush tops with egg, white and add ground butterscotch chips. bake until browned - 16-18, minutes. dust with confectioners sugar when cool.

caldo pollo, here is a quick and easy idea for your avacados, chicken broth, sliced carrots, onions chopped, comino, garlic, salt to taste, white pepper to taste, chicken chunks, a few cilantro leaves, boil all of the above together then , serve in a bowl with the following in the side, cooked white rice, white shredded cheese, fresh jalepenos, sliced avacado, it is 1 of my favorite meals when we go out on date nights. i like to spoon the rice and other ingredients in a little at a time so they don tsp get too soft. it makes it a meal experience, rather than just soup., let me know what you think ., kilby

vegetable cooking oil, frozen shredded potato hash browns, eggs, bacon, fried and crumbled, sliced green onions, salt, pepper, sharp cheddar cheese, shredded, firm ripe tomato, chopped for garnish, non-stick skillet or frying pan with high sides

butter, onion (on the large side and finely chopped ), celery (chopped ), red bell pepper (diced or chopped ), all-purpose flour, chicken broth (canned or homemade broth), potato (peeled and diced ), cooked chicken (diced ), asparagus (sliced in 1/2-inch lengths - remove the woody ends), heavy cream, salt to taste, black pepper, fresh parsley (chopped )

butter, divided, all-purpose flour, milk, salt (or season to taste), fresh ground pepper (or season to taste), fresh grated nutmeg (eyeball it), smooth dijon-style mustard, gruyere cheese, grated (5 cups), freshly grated parmesan cheese, san gennaro pre-cooked prepared polenta, olive oil, apple-wood smoked bacon, pan-fried or broiled (do not microwave), eggs or 1 medium egg, fried sunny-side up, parsley (for garnish ) or 2 tbsp chives (for garnish) or 2 tbsp thyme, chopped (for garnish)

hamburger buns, hamburger patties, romaine lettuce, dill pickle slices, red onions, raw or fried, tomatoes, monterey jack cheese, bacon, cooked, caesar salad dressing, served on the side