12409 easily adaptable core Recipes

julienned kale, cleaned and stems removed, julienned radicchio, cleaned and core removed, extra-virgin olive oil, lemon, juiced and 1 tsp zest, shaved pecorino romano, plus extra for garnish, dried currants, sliced fresh basil, kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper, toasted walnuts

cored pineapple, undrained, honey, fresh lime juice, grated orange rind, grated lime rind, oranges, peeled and sliced, kiwifruits, peeled, halved, and sliced, papayas, peeled and cubed, garnishes: 1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut , fresh mint leaves

crosswise slices (about 1/2 in. thick) peeled , cored pineapple, blueberries, rinsed and drained, baby kiwi fruit, orange-flavor liqueur , such as cointreau (or orange juice sweetened with honey), lemon juice

cored fresh pineapple (about 20 oz.), unsalted butter, light brown sugar, vanilla ice cream

i use a 3 1/2 to 4 lb chuck roast, well marbelized with fat, and if you can find a bone-in roast, that s better yet (but it s almost always boneless chuck that you find at the grocer). i like to quickly rinse the roast in cold water just before i lay it on the cutting board to coat it with seasoned flour. place the following ingredients in a small baggie and shake the closed bag to mix it up, flour, salt, garlic salt, crazy mixed-up salt (if you can tsp get this seasoning, use seasoned salt instead, but jane s is by far the best), pepper, use your hands to generously pat the seasoned flour into the roast, on both sides, flipping the roast a couple times and repeating the process., in a dutch oven or roasting pan large enough to hold the roast, heat 1 tbsp oil over medium high heat - you want your pan and oil to be hot enough to sear the roast well when you put it in the pan. when the oil is just about to the smoking point, put the roast in and cover the pan. let the meat sear until nicely browned on the bottom, then flip the roast. let it sear for a minute or two on the second side, then add, beef stock (i much prefer the boxed stock to the canned broth - it just seems to give the gravy a much richer taste in the end), cover the roasting pan and place it in a pre-heated 300 degree oven. roast for 4 to 5 hours, until the meat is fork tender and falls apart easily. i check the roast each hour, quickly opening the lid, just to make sure the stock has not evaporated. as long as your pan has a good seal on it, this shouldn tsp happen. but if necessary, add more stock to the pan., an hour before the roast is done , prepare the mashed potatoes. peel 6 large red potatoes (these work better - at least for me - because they are much moister than the russets, so the mashed potatoes are creamier); cut into 1/4th, and place them in a large saucepan - rinse the cut potatoes 2 times in cold water, then cover them in fresh cold water and place the pan over medium high heat; boil until tender. this is usually about 30 minutes, but it depends on the size of your cuts, so just cook them until you can easily insert a fork into a potato. drain potatoes well, reserving 1 cup of the water for the gravy. add the following to the hot potatoes, butter, sour cream, milk, salt, crazy mixed up salt (use regular salt or garlic salt if jane s salt is not available), pepper, i use a hand masher , but you can use an electric mixer or however you chose to mash the potatoes into a creamy yet firm texture. add more milk if potatoes are too stiff. place the mashed potatoes in a buttered casserole dish, cover with foil, and place in the oven to keep warm while you make the gravy., prepare the gravy, melt 2 tbsp butter, stir in 1/4 cup flour to make a paste, stir in enough beef stock to thin the paste enough to pour., finished roast from the pan and place it on a plate; cover meat with foil to keep warm., place the roasting pan over a medium flame and bring the liquid to a gentle boil (i usually seem to have about 1 1/2 to 2 cups liquid in the pan when the roast is done - if you have less, just use the beef stock to increase your liquid)., use a whisk to gradually whisk in the butter/flour/stock liquid., add 2 tbsp beef base - i use tone s (i prefer beef base to buillon - has a richer flavor and is really worth having on hand, but if you can tsp find this, try knorr s beef buillon extra large cubes), add the 1 cup of reserved potato water, add 1/2 cup beef stock, taste the gravy and see if you want more seasoning. i usually find i don tsp need to add anything at this point, since i have the seasoning from the flour coating and the stock and the beef base. if you think you need more seasoning, add salt and pepper to your taste. beef base will also give you more saltiness., keep the gravy warm while you uncover the meat and use 2 forks to pull the meat apart into small to medium chunks., you are now ready to assemble...

this is a basic master muffin recipe that is fairly plain , so we recommend adding other flavorings or fruit . this recipe can easily be halved and doubled, if desired. if doubling the recipe, mix the batter in a large bowl and take care to evenly incorporate the flavorings. we prefer whole milk yogurt, although the recipe will work with low-fat or nonfat. when storing the batter overnight in the refrigerator, you can either put it in an airtight container or, if you have space, in a muffin tin covered with greased plastic wrap. you can substitute frozen blueberries for the fresh; they must be thawed, rinsed, and dried, but they do not need to be tossed with flour., serve right away : bake the muffins for 25 to 30 minutes, as described in step 5., unbleached all-purpose flour , plus 1 tbsp (separated ), baking powder, baking soda, salt, unsalted butter , softened, sugar, eggs, plain whole-milk yogurt, fresh blueberries, all-purpose flour

anchovies (with or without capers), creme fraiche or 2 tbsp greek yogurt, leeks, white parts only, sliced thinly, pizza dough (easily obtained at an italian bakery) or 1 lb bread dough (easily obtained at an italian bakery)

minced fresh garlic, minced fresh thyme leave, minced fresh rosemary leaf (or tarragon), minced fresh parsley, freshly grated parmesan cheese (or try feta cheese!), extra-large eggs , cold from the fridge so they will transfer easily (or use large eggs), half-and-half or 2 tbsp heavy cream or 2 tbsp whole milk, unsalted butter (or use smart balance margarine-healthier), kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper, toasted french bread , for serving (or brioche)

basil (fresh leaves , stuff them into a measure cup and press them down with your hand, it s not a precise m), parmesan cheese (grated ), pine nuts (if you don tsp have , you can use walnuts or hazelnuts), garlic cloves, finely minced (or 1 tbsp of prepared minced garlic), lemon juice (helps prevent the pesto from turning brown upon exposure to the air), extra virgin olive oil, sugar

cored diced red apple, chopped onion, sliced celery, seedless raisins, poultry seasoning, dried thyme, black pepper, margarine, cooked brown rice, cooked in, apple juice, rice bran, almonds, toasted, apple juice

cored, peeled and diced granny smith, english seedless cucumber, diced, red onions, diced, jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced, italian parsley, chopped, eggs, beaten, shredded cheddar cheese, fresh lime juice, olive oil, thick and chunky salsa , sieved, salt, pepper

cored peeled thinly sliced apples, flour, rolled oats, wheat germ, chopped walnuts, brown sugar, cinnamon, butter, preheat ove :n 350, greased pan

baking of crisp tart eating apples;peel , core, cut in rings., cognac, superfine sugar, all-purpose flour, salt, eggs, separated, milk, vegetable oil, vegetable oil for deep-frying, powdered sugar

cored, chopped granny smith apples , or similar pie apples., orange juice, divided, sugar, orange zest, salt, cornstarch, uncooked pastry dough, butter, melted, canola oil for deep-frying, confectioners sugar

lukewarm milk, melted unsalted butter, salt, granulated sugar, egg, instant potato flakes, bread flour, instant yeast, semolina (can use cornmeal, but burns more easily than , you also can use farina a.k.a. cream of wheat)

whole wheat flour, salt, stevia, baking powder, applesauce (used -- lucky leaf natural apple sauce), almond milk (unsweetened ), butter (used -- smart balance light y spread with flax), pure vanilla extract, lemon juice, fresh raspberry

thai sweet rice (aslo called sticky rice ), water, ripe mango , cur into bite-size pieces (look for mangos that are fragrant and easily bruised, or 1 package frozen mangos can be use), brown sugar, coconut milk (good quality ), salt plus pinch, coconut flavoring, vanilla, cornstarch dissolved in 2 tbsp. water

sweet potatoes , baked until a easily pierced with a knife, garlic cloves, peeled, heavy cream, sambal, butter, salt and black pepper to taste