266 epicurean platter Recipes

fig leaves, golden pineapple, peeled , cut in 8ths lengthwise, core removed and sliced crosswise, cantaloupe, peeled, cut in half and sliced, fresh blueberries, fresh strawberries, fresh raspberries

gorgonzola or roquefort, triple cream (st. andre), ripe goat cheese, fresh figs, walnuts, crusty bread, thinly sliced

kosher salt , as needed, green or wax beans, trimmed, stalks broccoli , or 1/2 head cauliflower, cut into florets, asparagus, stalks peeled , woody ends trimmed, fresh sugar snap peas, fennel bulb, sliced into 1/4-inch wedges, bell pepper, stemmed, seeded , and cut into strips, yellow bell pepper, stemmed, seeded , and cut into strips, radishes (about 10, with greens attached), washed, carrots, cut into 4-inch-long sticks, zucchini or summer squash, cut into spears, cucumber , peeled if waxed, cut into spears, grape tomatoes, dip , recipes follow

kosher salt , as needed, broccoli stalk, trimmed into florets , about 3 cups, asparagus, stalks peeled , woody ends trimmed, red bell pepper, seeded , and cut into strips, yellow bell pepper, seeded, and cut strips, radishes (with greens attached), kirby cucumbers, cut into spears

cremini mushrooms, coarsely chopped, extra-virgin olive oil, butter, shallot, finely chopped, ground thyme, salt and pepper, dry sherry, baguette , sliced at bread counter of market, available in specialty foods case of market , choose country or mousse-style, any flavor, ask for tastings, to choose, cornichons, for garnish, capers, for garnish, chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

ripe melons, golden pineapple, grapes, fresh figs, raspberries, strawberries, blueberries, red papaya

cantaloupe , seeds removed and diced into 1-inch pieces or cut with a melon baller, honeydew melon , seeds removed and diced into 1-inch pieces or cut with a melon baller, pineapple, peeled, cored and diced into 1-inch wedges, star fruits , sliced crosswise

japanese eggplant (small, black, purple or white skinned), cut into 1/4-inch strips, lengthwise, zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch slices, lengthwise, cubanelle (light green ) italian pepper, cut into strips, lengthwise, red onion, sliced into thick rings, creminis (baby portobellos), trimmed, extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing, coarse salt and black pepper, chopped fresh thyme, 4 to 6 sprigs stripped and chopped (1/2 tsp (a sprinkle) of dried thyme or dried italian seasoning may be substituted)

sliced spinach pie, cut in slices (see recipe ), hummus (see recipe,) drizzled with olive oil and topped with toasted pine nuts, sliced feta , drizzled with olive oil, greek olives, sliced tomato, whole tomato, grape leaves stuffed with rice, pita bread , cut in triangles, chopped yellow onions (2 onions), good olive oil, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, frozen chopped spinach , defrosted, extra-large eggs, beaten, grated nutmeg, freshly grated parmesan cheese, plain dry bread crumbs, good feta, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, pignoli ( pine nuts), salted butter, melted, sheets phyllo dough , defrosted, canned chickpeas, drained , liquid reserved, kosher salt, garlic cloves, minced, tahini (sesame paste), freshly squeezed lemon juice (2 lemons), water or liquid from the chickpeas, tabasco sauce

extra-virgin olive oil, garlic, chopped, fresh rosemary, leaves chopped, fresh thyme, leaves chopped, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, baby artichokes, lemons, halved, extra-virgin olive oil , plus more as needed and for garnish, eggplant, sliced thick, zucchini, sliced, red bell peppers, halved and cored, scallions, tomatoes, halved, alfonso olives, for garnish, ricotta salata, crumbled for garnish, fresh basil leaves, for garnish, fresh chervil leaves, for garnish

lime juice (about 3 limes), extra-virgin olive oil, garlic, minced, salt, plus more for sprinkling, freshly ground black pepper, plus more for sprinkling, boneless chicken breast halves, skinned (about 2 lb), scallions, tops removed, yellow onion, quartered, green bell pepper, halved, seeded, red bell pepper, halved, seeded, shredded cheddar , for serving, sour cream , for serving

thick) fresh tuna steaks (about 4 lb), good olive oil, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, french string beans (haricots verts), stems removed and blanched, recipe french potato salad , recipe follows, ripe tomatoes, cut into wedges (6 small tomatoes), hard-cooked eggs, peeled and cut in 1/2, good black olives, pitted, watercress or arrugula, anchovies (optional), champagne vinegar, dijon mustard, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, good olive oil, white boiling potatoes, red boiling potatoes, good dry white wine, chicken stock, champagne vinegar, dijon mustard, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, good olive oil, minced scallions (white and green parts ), minced fresh dill, minced flat-leaf parsley, julienned fresh basil leaves

frozen spinach, sack waffle-cut frozen fries, ground lamb, grill seasoning, a couple of palm fulls, ground cumin, divided, chili powder , a palm full, coriander , a palm full, dried oregano , 1/3 palm full, ground cinnamon, feta crumbles, extra-virgin olive oil, greek yogurt, garlic, grated, cucumber, peeled and grated, lemon, juiced, vine ripe tomatoes, thinly sliced, cucumber, thinly sliced, hot pepper rings, sliced banana peppers, for sandwich garnish, butter, all-purpose flour, worcestershire sauce, chicken stock, salt and freshly ground black pepper, pita breads

formed goat cheese, fresh or aged , formed in logs or discs, with ash or herb or plain, 3 or 4 oz each, wheel, 4 inches, camembert , liverot or pont litre eveque cheese, available in specialty cheese case, gruyere or comte cheese, country style pate, cornichon or baby gherkin pickles, drained, stone ground mustard, mild cooked ham or prosciutto cotto, bread sticks, seedless red grapes, broken into small bunches, french baguette , cut into pieces

coppa, thinly sliced, mortadella, thinly sliced, salami, sliced, bresaola, thinly sliced, montasio cheese, fresh italian goat cheese, piave vecchio cheese, at least 1/2 lb) wedge castelmagno cheese, extra-virgin olive oil , optional, freshly ground black pepper, fresh oregano sprigs, for garnish

baby or fresh mozzarella, prosciutto, thinly sliced, mortadella, thinly sliced, cappicolla, thinly sliced, asiago or aged provolone cheese, soppressata (dried italian sausage), pepperoni, marinated artichoke hearts, oil-dried black olives or similar olives, pepperoncini peppers, whole roasted red peppers, fresh basil, minced garlic, olive oil, seedless cucumber, thinly sliced

oil, for sauteing, green peppers, seeded and sliced, onions, sliced, bologna, slider rolls, mustard (recommended : weber s), olive oil, salt , cracked black pepper, kimelweck rolls, horseradish