4 creamy illustrated Recipes

creamy peanut butter, coconut milk, cilantro leaf, lightly packed, honey, lime zest, lime juice (2-3 limes), water, fish sauce, hot red pepper flakes, fresh ginger, peeled and sliced thin, garlic cloves, chopped coarse, curry powder (optional)

leeks, white and light-green parts halved lengthwise, washed, and sliced thin, dark green parts halved, was (about 4 cups), low sodium chicken broth or 2 cups vegetable broth, water, unsalted butter (1/2 stick), onion, chopped medium (about 1 cup), table salt, russet potato, peeled , halved lengthwise, and cut into 1/4-inch slices (about 6 oz), bay leaf, fresh thyme (4-inch) or 1 sprig fresh tarragon (4-inch), high-quality sandwich bread, lightly toasted and torn into 1/2-inch pieces, ground black pepper, leek, white and light-green parts halved lengthwise, washed, dried, and sliced into very thin 2-inch strip, unbleached all-purpose flour, table salt & fresh ground pepper, olive oil

extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling, onion, chopped (about 1 cup), garlic cloves, minced-pressed, hot red pepper flakes, bay leaf, whole tomatoes with juice, brown sugar, good-quality white bread, crusts removed , torn into 1-inch pieces, chicken broth or 2 cups vegetable broth, brandy (optional), salt and pepper, fresh chives, chopped