81 extra high Recipes

lean ground beef, onion, finely chopped, zucchini, sliced thinly into 1/4-inch pieces (or about 1-2 cups chopped spinach), garlic cloves, crushed and minced, extra virgin olive oil, oregano leaves, basil leaves, ground black pepper, anise seed, crushed (optional), sliced mushrooms (optional), snipped fresh parsley (optional), spaghetti sauce, any flavor, dry red wine, lasagna noodles, uncooked, part-skim ricotta cheese, egg, beaten, parmesan cheese, grated, part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded

extra-virgin olive oil, onions, minced, garlic cloves, minced, tomato paste, minced fresh oregano (or 2 tsp. dried ), red pepper flakes , a pinch (or to taste), dry red wine, crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, drained, tomato sauce, high-quality white bread , torn into quarters, whole milk, lean ground beef (85% lean), salt, pepper, minced fresh basil

extra-virgin olive oil, onion, finely diced, kosher salt, crushed red pepper flakes, garlic clove, smashed and finely chopped, chorizo, casing removed and finely chopped, bread crumbs, grated aged manchego, italian parsley, leaves finely chopped, piquillo peppers, drained and patted dry, washed baby arugula, sliced almonds, toasted, scallions, white and green , cut very thin on the bias, sherry vinegar, big fat finishing extra-virgin olive oil (high quality)

chuck roast , extra lean and boneless, tomato ketchup, dijon-style mustard, brown sugar, garlic clove, crushed, worcestershire sauce, red wine vinegar, salt, pepper, french rolls (can use low calorie , high fiber rolls) or 12 sandwich buns (can use low calorie, high fiber rolls)

oranges, extra virgin olive oil, eggs, salt, sugar, flour (high gluten preferred, such as bread ), baking powder

pine nuts , soaked 1 hour (or more), extra-virgin olive oil, shallots, peeled and diced, lemon , zest of, fresh lemon juice, nutritional yeast, sea salt, fresh ground black pepper, minced rosemary, fresh lemon juice, filtered water, sea salt, garlic clove, peeled, fresh ground black pepper, beets (2 inches in diameter (or more), macadamia nut oil or 2 tbsp other nut oil or 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, sea salt, high-quality aged balsamic vinegar

beef tenderloin, fresh , very high quality, dijon mustard, capers, chopped, shallot, finely diced, cornichon, finely diced (small sour pickles), extra virgin olive oil, egg yolk, salt and pepper

chickpeas, drained and rinsed well, lemon juice (about 1 lemon), garlic cloves, minced, tahini, salt, extra virgin olive oil (high quality, see notes), sprinkling paprika

vodka , high quality (you may also use gin, if you prefer), drops vermouth, extra dry, ice, green olives, to garnish

extra firm tofu, light soy sauce, maple syrup, hickory flavored liquid smoke (i made this with mesquite the first time, not the same thing), nutritional yeast to coat the tofu slices, peanut (or other high temp) oil to shallow fry

high fiber pasta, crushed canned tomatoes, tomato paste, garlic chopped, balsamic vinegar, worchestershire sauce, dried oregano, dried basil, portabella mushrooms finely chopped, extra lean ground beef, salt and pepper

extra-virgin olive oil, diced red onion, bacon, 1/4 inch diced, balsamic vinegar, heads romaine lettuce , cut in half lengthwise, crumbled blue cheese, freshly cracked black pepper, preheat a grill or indoor grill pan to high.

extra-virgin olive oil, garlic, kosher salt, high-quality whole milk, cultured buttermilk (preferably not low-fat ), kosher salt, heavy cream , optional, thick slices white bread (or even better, buy a loaf of fresh, unsliced bread and slice it at home as thick as you like), kosher or sea salt, tomatoes, fresh basil leaves , or large leaves cut in chiffonade, freshly ground black pepper

boneless lamb cut from the leg with its fat into 1/2-inch cubes, high-quality full-fat plain yogurt, extra virgin olive oil, onion juice (from 1 grated medium-size onion), salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste, metal or wooden skewers, pita bread, cacik , recipe follows, cacik (yogurt and cucumber sauce), recipe courtesy clifford wright, cucumber, peeled, seeded and grated, salt , to taste, garlic cloves, mashed, thick, high-quality full-fat plain yogurt, chopped fresh dill, dried mint, extra-virgin olive oil

extra virgin olive oil, oyster mushrooms , fibrous stems removed, mushrooms torn in half if very large, button mushrooms, cleaned and sliced, kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, shallot, finely diced, butter, extra virgin olive oil, mushroom , vegetable, or chicken broth, water, arborio rice, grated parmigiano-reggiano, plus more for serving, parsley, very finely chopped, procedure, combine the broth and the water in a medium saucepan and heat to simmer over medium heat., in a large, heavy saute pan, heat 3 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil over high heat until very hot, but not quite smoking., add about 1/3 of the mushrooms , taking care not to crowd the pan. saute the mushrooms over high heat until golden brown in spots, adding a small pinch of salt halfway through cooking., sauteed mushrooms with a slotted spoon and set aside, and repeat with the remaining mushrooms, adding the additional 2 tbsp of olive oil per batch. set mushrooms aside. taste and correct for salt., in a large saucier or pot set over medium heat, add the butter, the 1 tbsp olive oil, and the finely chopped shallots. cook and stir until the shallots are softened, 3-4 minutes (do not brown)., add the rice. stir until all of the rice grains are coated in the fat and have become translucent around the edges, about a minute., crank the heat to high and immediately add 1/2 cup of the simmering broth. stir the rice, making sure you get into the corners of your pot with your spoon, so the rice doesn tsp stick. continue stirring until most of the liquid has been absorbed by the rice. add another 1/2 cup of broth and keep stirring., continue adding the broth , 1/2 cup at a time, adding more only when the last 1/2 cup has been absorbed, until rice is al dente. (depending on the rice, you may use all of the liquid, or you may have some liquid left over. or you may need to add additional rice. keep an eye on the rice, tasting a grain at a time if you need to, to determine when the rice is done.), stir in about three-quarters of the reserved sauteed mushrooms. add the 1/3 cup parmigiano , and the remaining 1 tbsp butter. taste and correct for salt., serve: spoon risotto into a bowl. top with some of the remaining sauteed mushrooms, a sprinkle of chopped parsley, and a few grindings of black pepper. serve with additional grated cheese on the side.

ripe plum tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil, plus more, extra virgin olive oil , to finish the dish, crushed red pepper flakes, kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper, unsalted butter, freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese (about 1/2 cup), fresh basil leaves, well washed and dried , stacked and rolled into a cylinder and cut thinly crosswise into a chiffonade, high-quality dry or homemade spaghetti

pine nuts , soaked 1 hour or more, extra-virgin olive oil, shallots, peeled and diced, zest of 1 lemon, freshly squeezed lemon juice, nutritional yeast, sea salt, freshly ground black pepper, minced rosemary, freshly squeezed lemon juice, filtered water, sea salt, garlic, peeled, freshly ground black pepper, beets (2 inches in diameter or more), peeled, macadamia oil , or other nut oil, or extra-virgin olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, sea salt, high-quality aged balsamic vinegar, microgreens or other herbs, for garnish

cherry pie, by edra ward, time for memories, cherry pie . . ., brown crust and spice and sugar, jucie fruit , piled high., twas baked in the big oven, along with three or four, thier wonderful aroma, came floating out the door ., we watched through all the making, often got a taste . . ., was so delicious, not 1 must go to waste., helped to pick the cherries, that made it extra good, carried in the wood ., we saw the dough mixed quickly, how fast the rolling pin, smoothed it out, so nice and round, just right to fit the tin., firm deft fingers worked, soon each crimson sphere, was ready to be covered, sugar and spice., top would then be dotted, cinnamon , here and there, latticed upper crust, was put in place with care., when twas time for dinner, how everyone would beam, as grandma cut the cherry pie, pour the rich thick cream ., filling for cherry pie, into your favorite unbaked piecrust , place the filling, sugar, cornstarch, salt, cherry juice, red coloring