44 dark side Recipes

canola oil or 1 tbsp vegetable oil, onion, chopped, garlic cloves, unpeeled and smashed with the broad side of a knife, carrots, peeled and chopped, water, sweet potatoes or 1 large potato, scrubbed and coarsely chopped, celery ribs, with leaves, chopped, button mushrooms or 1 portabella mushroom, chopped, fresh parsley, chopped, bay leaves, whole black peppercorn, salt, lentils, rinsed (optional)

sugar, water, light corn syrup, salt, heavy whipping cream, pastry for single-crust pie (9 inches), chopped pecans, milk chocolate chips, semisweet chocolate chips, eggs, semisweet chocolate chips, milk

fresh pork belly (unsmoked bacon) with skin, fresh ginger , smashed with side of a heavy knife, scallion , smashed with side of a heavy knife, chinese leeks (about 6), cut diagonally into 1-inch-thick slices (including dark tubular greens, reserved separately) or 1 1/2 lb baby leeks (6 to 8; white and pale green parts only), cut diagonally into 3/4-inch-thick slices, chinese chile bean sauce or paste, cayenne, chinese fermented black beans , soaked in water 10 minutes and drained, sweet bean sauce or hoisin sauce, chinese rice wine (preferably shaoxing) or medium-dry sherry, dark soy sauce, peanut oil

spago chocolate cake (spago s chocolate chiffon cake), sugar, heavy cream, egg yolks, unsalted butter, sweetened flaked coconut, chopped pecans, dark chocolate , ganache-- sufficient to coat sides ( ganache), chopped pecans , sufficient to coat sides

vegetable broth, water, black rice , soaked overnight (this is not the same as wild rice), black lentils (also called beluga lentils), fresh grated ginger, black radish, peeled and diced, kosher salt, tuscan kale , destemmed and sliced into thin strips (also called black or dinosaur kale), carrot , julienned (if you have purple s it keeps the salad a similar colour), black vinegar (chinkiang vinegar) or 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar, black garlic, mashed (you can omit this if you can tsp find it or use roasted garlic), raw agave nectar or 2 tbsp brown rice syrup, soy sauce, light olive oil, toasted sesame oil, black pepper, salt, black sesame seeds

vegetable broth, water, black rice (this is not the same as wild rice), soaked overnight, black lentils (also called beluga lentils), fresh grated ginger, black radish, peeled and diced, kosher salt, tuscan kale (also called black or dinosaur kale), destemmed and sliced into thin strips, carrot , julienned (if you have purple s it keeps the salad a similar colour), black vinegar (chinkiang vinegar) or balsamic vinegar, black garlic, mashed (you can omit this if you can tsp find it or use roasted garlic), raw agave nectar or brown rice syrup, tamari soy sauce, light olive oil, toasted sesame oil, black pepper, salt to taste, black sesame seeds

dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed, granny smith apples - peeled, cored and diced, stalks celery, diced, red globe grapes, halved and seeded, creamy salad dressing , e.g. miracle whip

flour, splenda sugar substitute, baking powder, salt, cocoa, water (or just until pouring consistency), egg, vanilla, almond extract, splenda sugar substitute (1 cup. if you prefer milk chocolate, i prefer dark chocolate, so a slightly bitter taste comes through), cocoa, water, frozen cherries

olive oil, cremini or baby portobello mushrooms, sliced, garlic clove, chopped, paprika, salt and freshly ground black pepper, dijon mustard, egg, water, frozen puff pastry, thawed, flour , for dusting, filet mignon, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, salt and freshly ground black pepper, butter, all-purpose flour, milk, dark beer, worcestershire sauce, paprika, white pepper, shredded white cheddar

boneless, skin on chicken breasts, flour , for dredging, maple breakfast sausage links, extra virgin olive oil, prepared basil pesto, condensed milk (as used) or cream, dark raisins, warm water, packs frozen spinach, yellow onion, extra virgin olive oil, vine ripe tomatoes, unsalted butter, for sauteing, zucchini flowers, brie, fresh string beans, fresh lemon

chicken broth, water, soy sauce, dry sherry, dark brown sugar, rice vinegar, two 3-inch cinnamon sticks, star anise, crushed lightly with the flat side of a heavy knife, fresh gingerroot , each about the size of a quarter, flattened with the flat side of a heavy knife, scallions , flattened with the flat side of a heavy knife, plus 1/4 cup minced scallion, chicken wings (about 10), vegetable oil for deep-frying, cornstarch dissolved in 1 tbsp water, cooked rice as an accompaniment

firm tofu, shredded carrot, chopped bok choy, chopped water chestnuts, chopped bamboo shoots, chopped garlic chives, garlic, peeled and minced, dark soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, potsticker or gyoza wrappers, oil for frying the dumplings, drain the tofu , cut into cubes and mash. wash and prepare the vegetables. combine the tofu with the remainder of the ingredients and seasonings., lay out 1 of the gyoza wrappers in front of you ., dip your finger in the water and moisten the edges of the wrapper., place a heaping tsp of filling in the middle of the wrapper ., fold the gyoza wrapper over the filling and pinch the edges to seal it shut. (you may want to use a cornstarch/water mixture to make this easier)., heat 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet or wok.when oil is ready, carefully add the dumplings and cook on high heat until golden brown (about 1 minute). without turning the dumplings over, add 1/2 cup of water and cover. cook for about 1 minute to cook the raw filling and then uncover and continue cooking until most of the liquid is absorbed., serve the potstickers with the burnt side on top, with potsticker dipping sauce or soy sauce mixed with minced ginger for dipping.

coconut milk, granulated sugar, pandan leaves, washed and tied into a knot, kosher salt, eggs, egg yolks, dense white bread , such as pain de mie or pullman, toasted on 1 side, shaved salted butter, soft boiled egg, peeled or 1 soft fried egg sunny side up, dark soy sauce, ground white pepper

ground chuck (80/20 percent) or ground turkey (90/10 percent), canola oil, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, bbq sauce , recipe follows, smoked sharp cheddar, cooked bacon, shoestring onion rings, see recipe, burger buns, toasted , for serving, wooden skewers, for serving, if needed, canola oil, spanish onion, coarsely chopped, garlic, coarsely chopped , sprinkled with salt and mashed with the side of a knife to make a paste, ketchup, water, ancho chili powder, paprika, heaping tbsp dijon mustard, red wine vinegar, worcestershire sauce, chipotle chile in adobo, chopped (canned ), dark brown sugar, honey, molasses, salt and freshly ground black pepper, peanut oil, buttermilk, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, all-purpose flour, cayenne powder, vidalia onions, peeled , cut crosswise into 1/4 -inch thick slices and rings separated

dried buckwheat (soba) noodles, dark sesame oil, fresh ginger, peeled and crushed with the side of a knife, garlic cloves, crushed with the side of a knife, red thai bird chile, minced , seeds and all, brown sugar, creamy peanut butter, rice vinegar, low-sodium soy sauce, water, room temperature, chili sauce, sesame seeds, for garnish, green onions , thinly sliced on the diagonal, lime, cut into wedges, for serving

rye flour, stone-ground cornmeal, whole wheat flour, white bread flour, baking powder, fine salt, baking soda, dark molasses, buttermilk, egg, beaten, equipment : 1 13-oz coffee can and a piece of foil, with 1 side buttered, to make a sealed cover, copyright 2001 television food network , g.p. all rights reserved

prepared basic sweet pie crust , recipe follows, macadamia nuts , lighted toasted and chopped, eggs, sugar, light corn syrup, dark corn syrup, melted butter, frangelico , nocello, or other nut-flavored liqueur, salt, vanilla bean ice cream, accompaniment, nocello whipped cream , recipe follows, preheat the oven to 425 degrees f., on a lightly floured surface , roll out the dough to a circle about 12-inches in diameter. transfer to a 10-inch pie pan, trim any excess, and decoratively flute the edges. refrigerate until ready to use., in a large bowl, beat the eggs. add the remaining ingredients and whisk to combine., evenly spread the nuts across the bottom of the pie shell. pour the filling over the nuts and place in the preheated oven. lower the temperature to 325 degrees f and bake for 30 minutes. turn the pie 1-half turn and bake until set and golden, 10 to 15 minutes., place on a wire rack to cool completely., serve with ice cream on the side and whipped cream on top.

ripe pears, cut in half and pitted, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, toasted sesame oil, duck breasts, skin-on (about 1 1/4 lb total ), cold sesame noodles , recipe follows, hydroponic watercress, for garnish, lime wedges, for garnish, dried buckwheat ( soba) noodles, dark sesame oil, fresh ginger, peeled and crushed with the side of a knife, garlic cloves, crushed with the side of a knife, red thai bird chile, minced , seeds and all, brown sugar, creamy peanut butter, rice vinegar, low-sodium soy sauce, water, room temperature, chili sauce, sesame seeds, for garnish, green onions , thinly sliced on the diagonal, lime, cut into wedges, for serving