118 courtesy allen Recipes

ground beef, ground pork, freshly grated parmesan , plus more for garnish, fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped, fresh breadcrumbs (made from stale bread), chicken stock , preferable homemade or low-sodium store bought, kosher salt, cayenne pepper, eggs, garlic, finely chopped, yellow onion, finely chopped, extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for forming meatballs, extra-virgin olive oil, celery ribs, chopped, yellow onions, chopped, carrot, chopped, garlic, chopped, bay leaves, tomato paste, chopped san marzano tomatoes, chicken stock , preferable homemade or low-sodium store bought, fresh thyme , tied together with cotton string, fresh basil leaves, chopped, spaghetti, salt

red peppers, cored and cut into 1-inch wide strips, zucchini , quartered lengthwise and cut into 1-inch cubes, summer squash , quartered lengthwise and cut into 1-inch cubes, cremini mushrooms, halved, yellow onion, peeled and sliced into 1-inch strips, extra virgin olive oil, salt, divided , to taste, fresh ground black pepper, divided , to taste, dried italian herb seasoning or 1 tbsp herbes de provence, to taste, penne pasta, marinara sauce (store bought or homemade ), grated fontina cheese , to taste, grated smoked mozzarella cheese , to taste, frozen peas, thawed, grated parmesan cheese , plus, grated parmesan cheese, for topping , to taste, butter, cut into small pieces, to taste

beer or 4 oz skim milk or 4 oz broth, chopped garlic, cheddar cheese, pepper, mustard powder, worcestershire sauce, apple (cut up to dip)

unsweetened chocolate, unsalted butter, cooked black beans, drained well (canned is fine ), walnuts, chopped, vanilla extract, instant coffee (or granulated natural coffee substitute), salt, eggs, light agave nectar (honey can be used if you can tsp find agave, but agave is better)

ground beef, oats, milk, onions, very finely minced, salt, ground black pepper (plenty, to taste), all-purpose flour (coating for frozen meatballs), canola oil, ketchup, sugar, vinegar, worcestershire sauce, onions, tabasco sauce (1 dash (or more )

ground sausage, baking mix (recommended -- bisquick), grated sharp cheddar cheese, pepper, mayonnaise, mustard

boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded thin, salt & freshly ground black pepper, all-purpose flour, seasoned with, salt and pepper, eggs, beaten with, water, and seasoned with, salt and pepper, panko breadcrumbs, vegetable oil or 1 cup pure olive oil, tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced, freshly grated parmesan cheese, fresh basil or fresh parsley leaves, for garnish

kosher salt, penne or farfalle, asparagus spears, stems trimmed, cut into 1 1/2-inch lengths, carrot , cut into matchsticks, snap peas, extra-virgin olive oil, sliced prosciutto , jamon iberico or other high-quality ham, diced, shallot, sliced 1/8 inch thick, garlic, minced, red pepper flakes, heavy cream, chicken stock, preferably homemade or low-sodium store-bought, dijon mustard

kosher salt, honey, water, juniper berries, rosemary, peppercorns, bay leaf, garlic , smashed, rack of pork ( pork loin roast with 4 rib bones), frenched (ribs scraped clean of meat and fat), skin-on and scored in a 1-inch diamond pattern, oil, for pan, shallot, chopped, granny smith apple, peeled and diced, bosc pear, peeled and diced, dried cranberries, orange juice, apple cider, brown sugar, dijon mustard, chopped fresh rosemary leaves, salt, freshly ground black pepper, cayenne pepper , about 1/8 tsp

maraschino liqueur, sour cherries, stemmed and pitted (in a pinch, you can buy a jar of sour cherries in light syrup, and drain the syrup)

garlic, peeled, white vinegar, kosher salt, several sprigs of fresh dill, celery seed, coriander seed, mustard seed, black peppercorns, pink peppercorns (if you have em), kirby cucumbers , quartered lengthwise, young spring carrots, peeled and cut in half lengthwise, handful large scallion pieces or green beans, a few pieces of cauliflower to tuck wherever they ll fit, hot red chiles or 2 jalapenos

granulated sugar, fresh rosemary, plus 1 sprig for garnish, bourbon, splash seltzer, crushed or cracked ice , for serving

hazelnuts (with skin ), extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling, roasted almonds, crusty bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, garlic, sliced, red pepper flakes , plus more to taste, whole peeled canned tomato, jarred roasted red peppers (preferably piquillos), red wine vinegar, kosher salt, eggs, kosher salt, scallion, minced, coarsely grated manchego cheese, iberico or serrano ham

sugar, kosher salt, rice vinegar (unseasoned), asian cucumber, peeled , halved lengthwise, seeded and thinly sliced, hot red or green chile, thinly sliced, sliced red onion, chopped cilantro leaves, soy sauce, rice vinegar (unseasoned), toasted sesame oil, fish sauce, mirin, garlic, finely chopped, minced peeled fresh ginger, light brown sugar, sesame seeds, toasted, red pepper flakes or thai chili paste, juice of 1 lime, sirloin , rib-eye or new york strip steak, cut into 1-inch cubes, scallions (white and light green parts), cut into 1-inch lengths, plus additional, sliced for garnish

lavender sprigs or, if you prefer , mint, pineapple mint or other herb, ice, crisp , dry white wine, such as sauvignon blanc, elderflower liqueur , such as st. germain, vodka, club soda

cubed watermelon, seedless or seeds removed, light rum, st. germaine liqueur, lime, juiced (about 1 tbsp), plus 1 wedge for garnish, superfine sugar, ice , for serving

spinach, artichoke hearts, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, extra-virgin olive oil, parmigiano

russet potatoes, whole, kosher salt, plus more for cooking the potatoes, mayonnaise, dill relish, eggs, hard boiled and diced, celery ribs, diced, prepared mustard (yellow or spicy brown ), fresh ground black pepper