1492 discard Recipes

olive oil, onion, diced, garlic, minced, swiss chard (ribs and stems discarded), coarsely chopped, dandelion greens (stems discarded), chopped, grated parmesan, whole-milk ricotta, egg, salt and freshly ground black pepper, butter, sheets phyllo, thawed

fatty boneless pork shoulder , cut into 2-inch pieces, water, salt, garlic cloves, peeled and smashed, fresh tomatillos (12 medium), husks discarded and tomatillos rinsed, dried guajillo chiles (18 to 20), wiped clean (available at latino markets, supermarkets, and at kitchen market; kitchenmarket.com; 888-468-4433), salt, dried mexican oregano, crumbled, accompaniments: corn tortillas, warmed ; cooked black beans

kosher salt, fresh spinach , coarse stems discarded, leeks (white and pale green parts only), quartered lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise, olive oil, slab or thick-sliced bacon, cut into 1/4-inch dice, shallot , quartered lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise, garlic clove, minced, day-old baguette , crust discarded and bread coarsely ground in a food processor (2 cups), chopped fresh chervil, chopped fresh chives, chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped fresh tarragon, grated zest and juice of 1 medium lemon, fine sea salt , or to taste, white pepper , or to taste, freshly grated nutmeg , or to taste, unsalted butter, melted, oysters on the half shell, lemon wedges

salted peanuts, sweet chili sauce, lime juice, fresh cilantro or 1/4 cup parsley, lightly packed, red curry paste, garlic cloves, minced (or 1/2 tsp powder ), grated gingerroot, peeled, whole chicken wings, split in half and tips discarded (or chicken drumettes)

asian short-grain white or sushi rice, water, flat-leaf spinach , stems discarded, fresh soybean or mung-bean sprouts, trimmed, carrots, zucchini, trimmed, drained preserved fiddlehead fern stems (also called bracken fern, kosari, or warabi; optional), vegetable oil, fresh shiitake mushrooms , stems discarded and caps cut into very thin slices (2 cups), chopped garlic (from 4 cloves), salt, asian sesame oil, sesame seeds, toasted and coarsely chopped, eggs, korean hot-pepper paste (sometimes labeled gochujang ), by 3-inch) sheets toasted nori (dried laver, preferably seasoned), cut into thin strips with scissors, accompaniments: packaged cabbage kimchi (korean spicy pickled cabbage) or other vegetable kimchi

olive oil, hot italian turkey sausage , casings discarded and sausage crumbled, garlic clove, minced, onion, diced, kale , tough stems and center ribs discarded and leaves coarsely chopped, penne, reduced-sodium chicken broth, parmesan cheese, grated

firm white sandwich bread , crust discarded and bread cut into 1/4-inch cubes (1 1/4 cups), unsalted butter, chopped garlic, salt, black pepper, white mushrooms, chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

onion, chopped fine, unsalted butter, turmeric, dried hot red pepper flakes, tomato paste, chicken broth, water, chicken wings , tips discarded and the wings halved at the joint, kielbasa, cut diagonally into 1/2-inch-thick slices, carrot, cut diagonally into 1/2-inch-thick slices, turnip, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch-thick wedges, a 3-inch cinnamon stick, bay leaf, canned chick-peas, rinsed well and drained, couscous

stalks lemongrass , thick bottom parts only, outer layers discarded, inner parts sliced, fresh galangal root or 2 inches fresh gingerroot, sliced, garlic cloves, peeled, shallots, peeled, dried red chilies , soaked in warm water until soft, stems discarded, deseeded, ground turmeric

two 10-oz packages frozen peas, watercress , coarse stems discarded and the rinsed and spun dry (about 4 cups), water, unsalted butter

butter, green bell pepper, diced, onion, diced, stalks celery, diced, cream of shrimp soup (discard top half and use bottom part of soup), mayonnaise, freshly grated parmesan cheese, crabmeat , picked free of any broken shells, drained, fresh shrimp or 6 oz canned shrimp, drained, white pepper

spaghetti, olive oil, broccoli , cut into 1/2 inch flowerets (discard or save stems), garlic cloves, minced, brie cheese , rind discarded, cut into 1 inch pieces, walnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped, kosher salt , to taste, capers (optional) or candied walnuts, might also be a great idea or sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil (optional) or extra garlic (optional)

sour cream, rice vinegar, scallions, white and tender green parts only, thinly sliced, kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper, sriracha chili sauce, sambal oelek or 1 tbsp other asian chili sauce, cold unsalted butter, cut into 8 pieces, vegetable oil, for frying, chicken wings , tips discarded, wings cut in half at the joint

homemade-type white bread , crusts discarded and bread cut into 4 triangles, fresh lump crab meat , picked over, mayonnaise, freshly grated parmesan cheese, scallions, chopped fine, fresh lemon juice , or to taste

onions (about 10), sliced thin, garlic cloves, minced, olive oil, a 12-oz bottle of beer (not dark ), beef broth, sugar, unsalted butter, day-old rye bread , crusts discarded and the bread cut into 1/2 inch cubes, freshly grated parmesan as an accompaniment

sirloin , tri tip cut into 4 oz portions (or use your favorite steak), salt, pepper, granulated garlic, canola oil, mixed salad greens (frisee, radicchio, spinach, arugala), couscous, coconut milk, mint leaves (finely chopped ), kaffir lime leaves (fine julienne, stems discarded or 1 oz. fresh lime juice), bell peppers (red and green, fine diced ), red onions (fine diced ), olive oil, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, parmesan cheese (shredded )

english cucumber, peeled, heads belgian endive, separated into leaves, fresh mint leaves (discard stems), flat-leaf italian parsley leaves (discard stems), grape or cherry tomatoes, quartered, arugula, juice of 1 lemon, extra-virgin olive oil, fresh garlic, minced, coarse sea salt or kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper

chicken wings , tips discarded, wings cut in half at the joint, extra-virgin olive oil, sea salt and freshly ground pepper, tomatoes , halved lengthwise, mild goat cheese