137 final liberation Recipes

extra-virgin olive oil , for liberal drizzling plus 2 tbsp, pancetta, chopped, red onions chopped, salt and black pepper, fresh bay leaf, ground chicken, fennel seed, lightly toasted, crushed red pepper flakes -- go heavier for extra spicy, allspice, zest and juice of 1 orange, chopped rosemary , 4 to 5 sprigs, garlic, grated with a microplane or the small side of a box grater, generous handfuls of grated parmigiano reggiano or romano cheese, worcestershire sauce , eyeball it, aged balsamic vinegar, honey or dark brown sugar, endive, chopped, arugula leaves, shredded, radicchio, chopped, crusty rolls, split, toasted and drizzled with extra-virgin olive oil or buttered

roasted or peeled tomatoes with their juice, chopped, recipe follows, eggplants, sliced into 1/2 inch-thick rounds (about 2 lb), salt, extra-virgin olive oil, onions, thinly sliced, garlic, chopped or thinly sliced, chile pepper, seeded and finely chopped , optional, fresh marjoram or oregano, leaves picked and finely chopped, all-purpose flour, eggs, panko (japanese ) bread crumbs, grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese, corn meal , a couple of handfuls, fennel pollen or ground fennel seed, optional, vegetable oil plus omega-3, for shallow frying, fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced, garlic, finely chopped, bundle fresh green or red chard, washed, stemmed and shredded, freshly grated nutmeg, fresh basil leaves, roasted tomatoes, ripe organic vine tomatoes or large plum tomatoes, several cloves garlic, crushed, extra-virgin olive oil , for liberal drizzling

loosely packed baby arugula or rocket or chopped large arugula leaves, ripe honeydew melon, chopped mint leaves, limes, juiced, freshly ground black pepper, honey or agave syrup, for drizzling, extra-virgin olive oil , for liberal drizzling, ingredient : 1/4 lb thinly sliced speck or prosciutto

boneless, skinless chicken breast, extra-virgin olive oil , for liberal drizzling, salt and freshly ground black pepper, penne pasta or whole wheat penne, butter, panko (japanese bread crumbs), garlic, finely chopped, anchovy paste, all-purpose flour, chicken stock, worcestershire sauce, whole milk, freshly shredded pecorino cheese, head escarole or romaine, shredded, lemon

halibut fillets, extra-virgin olive oil , for liberal drizzling plus 1/4 cup, salt and freshly ground black pepper, thick slices crusty bread, anchovy paste, garlic, grated, crushed red pepper flakes, lemon , zested and juiced, capers , run your knife through them, pitted black olives, chopped, flat-leaf parsley, coarsely chopped, grape tomatoes, halved or cherry tomatoes, quartered

parmigiano and herb-fortified stock, recipe follows, roasted tomatoes, chopped , recipe follows, extra-virgin olive oil , plus some for drizzling, thick slice prosciutto di parma , about 1/4 lb, optional, onion, chopped, ribs celery, finely chopped, carrots, peeled and finely chopped, roasted garlic (from roasted tomato recipe), recipe follows, red chile pepper, finely chopped or thinly sliced (recommended : fresno or holland), salt and freshly ground black pepper, potatoes, chopped or 1 cup small pasta, cannellini beans, drained, garbanzo beans, drained, fresh, thin green beans, cut into thirds, head escarole or small bundle chard, shredded, lemon zest, parmesan cheese, shredded, for topping, hot, crusty bread for mopping, parmigiano and herb fortified stock, rind trimmed from a hunk of parmigiano-reggiano cheese or a few small pieces rind perhaps saved-up, herb bundle of several sprigs each fresh thyme , parsley and rosemary, tied, onion, peeled and quartered, ribs celery , sliced on angle, carrots , sliced on angle, peeled rind of 1 lemon, fresh bay leaves, chicken stock, water, roasted tomatoes, ripe organic vine tomatoes or large plum tomatoes, several cloves garlic, crushed, extra-virgin olive oil , for liberal drizzling

ground pork, ground beef sirloin, salt and freshly ground black pepper, good quality bread such as pane bello or white country boule, crusts trimmed, milk, freshly grated nutmeg, extra-large egg yolk, beaten, a generous handful of fresh flat-leaf parsley , leaves picked and finely chopped, garlic, 2 finely chopped, 4 thinly sliced, mortadella or prosciutto cotto, coarsely chopped, grated pecorino , a couple of handfuls plus a hunk to grate at the table, extra-virgin olive oil , for liberal drizzling plus 3 tbsp, fennel seed , a scant palmful, red chile pepper, seeded and finely chopped, onion, finely chopped, fresh marjoram, finely chopped and/or 1 tsp dried marjoram or oregano, tomato paste, white wine, chicken stock-in-a -box, san marzano tomatoes, fresh basil leaves, good quality spaghetti, butter

asparagus, trimmed at stem (fat stems should be peeled down a bit as well), extra-virgin olive oil , for liberal drizzling plus 2 tbsp, salt, thick, 3 to 4-inch round) beef tenderloin steaks, about 1 lb total, coarse black pepper , a rounded palm full, butter, white mushroom caps, very thinly sliced, cognac or brandy, eyeball it, cream , eyeball it, chopped parsley leaves or chives, for garnish

pork shoulder , boned, skin-on, fresh rosemary leaves, chopped, fennel seeds , 2/3 palmful, crushed red pepper flakes , half a palmful, head (8 to 10 cloves) garlic, finely chopped, kosher salt and coarse black pepper, onion , peeled1 tsp baking soda, optional, evoo , for liberal drizzling, bundles broccoli rabe, trimmed into 5- to 6-inch stalks, ciabatta rolls , 6 to 8 inches long, ripe lemon , zested and reserved, fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, garlic, crushed, fresh fresno chile pepper, seeded and finely chopped

portobello mushroom tops, stems removed and gills scraped, extra-virgin olive oil , for liberal drizzling plus 1 tbsp, salt and freshly ground black pepper, italian sweet sausage, grape tomatoes, cream, basil leaves, shredded or torn, shredded parmigiano

red bell peppers, boneless, skinless chicken thighs, salt and freshly ground black pepper, dried italian seasoning or herbes de provence, extra-virgin olive oil , plus more liberal drizzling, shrimp, peeled and deveined , tails in tact, seafood seasoning, (recommended : old bay), white balsamic or red wine vinegar, red chilies, seeded and chopped, garlic, grated or pasted

chickens, washed and dried, chopped fresh thyme leaves, salt and freshly ground black pepper, softened butter, heads, plus 4 cloves garlic, potatoes, halved, onions, peeled and quartered , attached at root end, extra-virgin olive oil , for liberal drizzling, rosemary, leaves finely chopped, fennel seeds or fennel pollen, lemon, halved, frozen artichoke hearts , defrosted, well drained and halved, limes, halved

boneless pork loins, extra-virgin olive oil , for liberal drizzling, sea salt, freshly ground black pepper, onions, very finely chopped, garlic, thinly sliced or finely chopped, red fresno chile pepper, fresh rosemary sprigs, needles stripped and finely chopped, fresh thyme leaves, chopped, potatoes, halved, fennel seed or pollen, white wine or chicken stock, creamy mushrooms and kale, recipe follows, mixed mushrooms , wiped clean (recommended: shiitake, porcini, cremini), extra-virgin olive oil, garlic, thinly sliced or finely chopped, chopped fresh thyme, very thinly sliced fresh sage leaves, bundle black kale , lacinato or dinosaur kale, washed, stripped and shredded or chopped, salt and freshly ground black pepper, freshly grated nutmeg, marsala wine, cream, freshly grated pecorino cheese, poblano peppers, jalapeno peppers, extra-virgin olive oil, onions, chopped, garlic, chopped or sliced, tomatillos, peeled and chopped, salt and freshly ground black pepper, a handful fresh cilantro leaves, ground cumin , half a palmful, honey, chicken stock, cooked pork, finely chopped, limes, chicken stock, milk, quick cooking polenta, shredded manchego cheese, suggestion: serve with the cheesy polenta or warm tortillas, chips for dipping, wrapping or dunking.

boneless pork shoulder, coarse black pepper, sea salt, garlic, chopped, fresh rosemary, stripped and finely chopped, fennel seeds, evoo , for liberal drizzling, plus about 1/4 cup, onions, cut into thin wedges, dry white wine, superfine sugar, lemon, juiced, white balsamic or white wine vinegar, cabbage, very thinly sliced or sliced on a mandoline, fennel, very thinly sliced or sliced on a mandolin, plus a handful of fronds, ciabatta or other crusty sandwich/sub rolls (wrap in plastic if you are not serving that day, then crisp in oven to use), special equipment : kitchen twine

butter, broken thin spaghetti or orzo pasta, evoo , for liberal drizzling, garlic, finely chopped, onion, finely chopped, grain rice, sliced fresh sage, salt and freshly ground black pepper, dry white wine, chicken stock, butternut squash, halved and seeded, freshly grated nutmeg, honey, for drizzling, bulk italian sweet sausage with fennel, grated parmigiano-reggiano or grana padano cheese, fontina val d aosta or gruyere cheese, shredded or grated, pine nuts, toasted, for garnish

skin-on, bone-in chicken drumsticks, skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs, whole skin-on, bone-in chicken breast, quartered (separate the breast and then cut each piece in half crosswise), evoo , for liberal drizzling, sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, baby potatoes, fresh rosemary, leaves stripped and chopped, onions, cut into thin wedges with the root ends attached, handful fresh bay leaves, frozen artichoke hearts, thawed, drained and halved , or 1 14-oz can artichoke hearts, drained and halved, head garlic, cloves separated and crushed, lemon, sliced, dry white wine, black kale or dinosaur kale, stemmed, freshly grated nutmeg

evoo, plus more for liberal drizzling, firm eggplant, halved, scored with paring knife, salt and freshly ground black pepper, garlic, ends cut to expose the cloves, fresh thyme, chopped, crushed red pepper flakes, onion, chopped, tomato paste, chicken stock, dry white or red wine, fire roasted tomatoes of any variety (whole, diced or crushed ), a few leaves fresh basil , torn, plus a few for garnish, crumbled or grated ricotta salata, garnish

sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed into 2-inch chunks, carrots, peeled and cut into large chunks, parsnips, peeled and cut into large chunks, celery root, peeled and cut into chunks, extra-virgin olive oil , for liberal drizzling, salt and freshly ground black pepper, freshly grated nutmeg 1 bulb garlic, chicken or vegetable stock, honey, hot sauce, note : roast 2 heads at the same time for roasted pepper and eggplant marinara, another make-ahead meal below., thick-cut good-quality white bread, deli-cut on thicker-side sharp yellow cheddar