30 cut variations Recipes

eggs, unsalted butter , plus melted butter for brushing finished omelet, very finely grated gruyere cheddar , monterey jack, or other cheese of your choice, salt, pepper, variation --with sauteed mushroom and thyme filling, unsalted butter, shallot , minced (about 1 tbsp), white mushrooms (about 2 oz), cleaned and cut into slices 1/4 inch thick, minced fresh thyme leaves, variation -- with sauteed red bell pepper filling wih mushroom and onion, unsalted butter, onion , chopped fine, white mushroom (about 1 oz), cleaned and sliced 1/4 inch thick, red bell pepper (about 2 oz), seeds discarded, cut into 1/2-inch dice, minced fresh parsley leaves

salt , to taste, pepper , to taste, red wine vinegar, olive oil, ripe plum tomatoes, cubed, cucumber, cubed, red onion, diced, feta cheese, kalamata olive, pita bread , cut into triangles (for italian variation use crusty italian bread), fresh italian parsley (optional), lemon wedge, as a garnish (optional)

head chinese cabbage , cut in shreds (nappa), ham, diced, apples, diced, chopped walnuts, stalk celery, thinly sliced, mozzarella cheese, cubed (optional), green pepper, chopped (optional), balsamic vinaigrette (i suggest basic vinaigrette dressing with 8 variations without the optional italian seasoning)

good bbq sauce , like sweet baby rays or sticky fingers (savory, not sweet or honey bbq) or your homemade sauce, if not homemade sauce : will need zest and juice of a lemon wedge, 2 tsp minced onion, a few drops liquid smoke, 2 tsp worcestershire, 1 tsp margarine and 2 tsp jack daniels or 2 tsp beer, if desired - i use jd, boneless skinless chicken breasts, seasoned salt, garlic pepper, thick cut, peppered bacon, shredded monterrey cjack cheese, green onions, chopped, ripe red tomato, chopped, variation, breadcrmbs, parmesan, beaten eggs, milk, hot sauce, green tomatoes

shrimp, domestic beer, cider vinegar, water, old bay seasoning, shrimp in the shell, minced garlic, cocktail sauce, mutha sauce, prepared horseradish, worcestershire sauce, juice of 1/4 lime, juice of 1/4 lemon, tabasco sauce, check the mutha sauce recipe, just like the name says , this is the basis-the true mother of all the sauces we have in this book.( dinosaur barbque by john stage nancy radke)it is a balanced blend of sweet, savory, spicy, and smoky flavors that acts as our leapin off point for creating a world of barbecue sensations. it can even stand alone as a traditional slatherin sauce for ribs and chicken., vegetable oil, minced onion, minced green pepper, jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced, kosher salt and black pepper, minced garlic, tomato sauce, ketchup (preferably heinz), water, worcestershire sauce, cider vinegar, lemon juice, molasses, cayenne pepper sauce, spicy brown mustard, dark brown sugar , packed, chili powder, coarsely ground black pepper, ground allspice, liquid smoke (optional), pour the oil into a large saucepan and set over medium-high heat. toss in the onions, green peppers, and jalapenos and give them a stir. season with a pinch of sa1tsp and pepper and cook til soft and golden. add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more. dump in everything else except the liquid smoke., bring to a boil, then lower the heat so the sauce simmers. simmer for 10 minutes. swirl in the liquid smoke and let the sauce cool., pour it into a container, cover , and store in the fridge til ready to use., variation : hot bbq sauce, add 2 or 3 seeded and minced habanero peppers (about 1 1/2 tsp to 1 tbsp) along with the onions, peppers, and jalapenos. also add 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper along with the other ingredients for extra punch., danger, working with habanero can cause plenty of personal pain and suffering if you re not careful. never touch the cut flesh or seeds with your bare hands. while it won tsp sting your hands (unless you ve got a cut), the volatile oils from the peppers get into your pores and can be transferred to your eyes or other moist, sensitive areas on your body long after you re done cookin . even washing your hands doesn tsp help. so wear latex gloves while with habaneras and be sure to protect yourself.

beef stew topped with black pepper biscuit crust ingredients, beef for stew, salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, canola oil, yellow onions, coarsely chopped, carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch lengths, stalks celery, coarsely chopped, garlic, minced, beef stock - recipe below, dry red wine (optional), bouquet garni : 3 rosemary sprigs, 4 flat-leaf parsley sprigs, 1 bay leaf, 3 to 4 peppercorns, ingredients for biscuit crust, all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, heaping tbsp cracked pepper, salt, cold unsalted butter , cut into pieces, whole milk, unsalted butter, melted, minced fresh flat-leaf parsley for garnish (optional), preheat the oven to 350of., beef cubes dry with paper towels and sprinkle with salt and pepper., in a large dutch oven or flameproof casserole, heat 2 tbsp of the oil over medium-high heat. sear the beef cubes on all sides until nicely browned. don tsp move the meat too much in the pot; let it sear so that it develops a nice browned crust. transfer the beef cubes to a plate. pour off the oil from the pot., return the pot to medium heat and add the remaining 1 tbsp oil. add the onions, carrots, and celery and saute for about 3 minutes, or until the vegetables begin to soften. add the garlic and saute for 2 to 3 minutes., add the stock and wine and stir to scrape up the browned bits from the bottom of the pan. return meat and any accumulated juices to the pot., make a bouquet garni by tying the rosemary and parsley sprigs, bay leaf, and peppercorns in a square of cheesecloth. put the bouquet garni in the pot., cover the pot and braise in the oven for 2 hours and 15 minutes or until tender, stirring the stew several times., meanwhile , make the biscuit crust: in a medium bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, sugar, cracked pepper, and salt together. using your fingertips, a fork, or a pastry cutter, work the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs., add the milk all at once and stir just until the dough comes together in a mass., turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead 8 to 10 times, or just until cohesive. using a rolling pin or your hands, roll or pat the dough into a circle or oval about 1/4 inch thick., stew from the oven , uncover, and lay the dough on top. it will not fit perfectly or seal tightly. this is a rough topping. brush the dough with the melted butter., return the stew to the oven and cook, uncovered, for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown., serve, remove the crust from the pan and set aside. serve the stew with the vegetables. cut the crust into pieces and top the meat with the crust. ladle sauce from the stew over the crust, meat, and vegetables. garnish with minced parsley, if desired., variation, serve in 6 individual onion soup crocks or similarly sized ovenproof dishes, put the meat into the crocks with the vegetables and sauce from the stew. increase the oven temperature to 425of., make the biscuit dough and roll it into a round about 1/2 inch thick. cut the dough into 6 rounds large enough to overlap the bowls by about 1/2 inch. lay the rounds over the crocks and crimp the edges to seal. brush with melted butter and set the crocks on a baking sheet. bake for 12 to 14 minutes, or until the crusts are golden brown.

gingerbread mix, water, chopped nuts, cut-up candied fruit (see variations below)

water, table salt, grind cornmeal , preferably stone-ground, unsalted butter , cut into large chunks, plus more for final serving, grated parmesan cheese , plus more for final serving, ground black pepper, variation : add 4 - 6 slices gorgonzola cheese (1-oz each)