82 four toasted Recipes

four 3/4-inch-thick slices country-style sourdough bread, extra-virgin olive oil, extra-virgin olive oil, dry white wine , such as pinot grigio, honey, whole grain mustard , such as grey poupon, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, two 8-oz heads radicchio, halved and chopped into 1-inch pieces, baby arugula, ripe but firm asian or bosc pears, cored, halved and cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices, chopped walnuts , toasted* see cook s note, chunk parmesan, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

cream cheese, softened, unsweetened pineapple juice, sugar, grated orange peel, lemon juice, ground ginger, flaked coconut, toasted, fresh pineapple, grapefruit, navel orange, lemon, styrofoam rounds (four 10 inches x 1 inch, four 6 inches x 1 inch), wooden dowels (1 8 inches x 1/4 inch, one 4-1/2 inches x 1/4 inch), floral metal greening pins, seedless green grapes, seedless red grapes, fresh strawberries, silk flowers with leaves, yogurt of your choice

dry white wine, sherry wine vinegar, vegetable oil, minced shallots, minced garlic, minced fresh flat-leaf parsley, bay leaves, crumbled, dried thyme, dried oregano, coarse salt and freshly ground white pepper, boneless, skinless chicken or turkey or very lean boneless beef, lamb, or pork, cut into 1 1/2 to 2-inch cubes, tomatoes , optional, button mushrooms, trimmed and brushed clean, optional, twenty-four 1-inch squares red or yellow bell pepper, optional, pita breads, toasted , optional

olive oil, onion, finely chopped, garlic cloves, crushed, four-bean mix, drained, lightly mashed, cumin, salt, whole wheat bread crumbs, eggs, lightly beaten, plain whole meal flour, olive oil, extra, turkish bread, toasted, to serve

pure olive oil, red onion, chopped, garlic, minced, fresh orange juice, ground black pepper, white wine vinegar, dark brown sugar, hungarian hot paprika, peeled plum tomatoes, chopped, diced ripe mango, sugar, creole or dijon mustard, molasses, chili powder, soy sauce, worcestershire sauce, chopped fresh basil, freshly toasted and ground cumin seeds, four 7- to 8-oz swordfish steaks, trimmed, scant 2 cups mango bbq sauce, mango, peeled and sliced, for garnish

fresh green beans, trimmed (or four 9-oz packages frozen whole green beans), garlic cloves, thinly sliced, butter, almonds, toasted, lemon juice, salt

ripe avocados, pitted, peeled, and cut into 1/2-inch cubes, scallions, white and green parts , thinly sliced on the bias, jarred piquillo peppers, diced (or substitute 2 jarred roasted red peppers), garlic cloves, minced, fresh orange juice, fresh lime juice, extra virgin olive oil, kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper, coriander seeds, toasted and ground, ground ginger, red pepper flakes, crushed, ground turmeric, dry mustard, grated nutmeg, ground allspice, cayenne pepper, fresh ground black pepper, kosher salt, paprika, dried orange peel, sugar, four 6-oz tuna steak, peanut oil or 1/4 cup canola oil, sugar, champagne vinegar, seedless european cucumber, peeled , halved lengthwise, seeded, and very thinly sliced

ketchup, mayo or mild aioli, red wine vinegar, capers, drained and minced, prepared horseradish, minced celery, minced red onion, anchovies, rinsed and minced, dry english mustard, paprika, kosher salt/ pepper blend, ground cayenne pepper, vegetable oil, four 6-inch brioche or kaiser buns, butter , for toasting, four 5-oz catfish fillets, all-purpose flour seasoned with 1 tsp cajun spice, egg wash (equal parts milk and egg), coarse cornmeal, shredded romaine, tomatoes, sliced red onion

pillsbury brownie classics fudge toffee pieces or 1 (19 1/2 oz) box traditional fudge brownie mix, instant coffee granules or 1 tsp instant coffee crystals, butter, melted, water, eggs, chopped chocolate-covered english toffee bar (two 1.4-oz bars), almonds , toasted, cream cheese, softened, brown sugar, instant coffee granules or 1 tsp instant coffee crystals, whipping cream, vanilla, chopped toffee pieces, candy bar bars (four 1.4 oz), almonds, toasted

boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 8-oz each), extra-virgin olive oil, zest of 1 lemon (about 1 tsp), freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 2 lemons), garlic, minced or grated, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, low-fat sour cream, grated parmesan, freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 1/2 lemon), dijon mustard, worcestershire sauce, anchovy , smeared with a fork to a paste, garlic, minced or grated, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, tomatoes, quartered, heart romaine lettuce, chopped into bite-size pieces, parmesan croutons , recipe follows, four 12-inch sundried tomato tortillas, toasted with a little oil, french baguette day-old, crust removed and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 4 cups), grated parmesan, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, olive oil

pecans, toasted, walnuts, toasted, golden brown sugar, unsalted butter, melted, whipping cream, water, unflavored gelatin (from 2 envelopes), mascarpone cheese* (about 28 1/2 oz; from four 8-oz containers), powdered sugar , sifted, quince compote

canola oil, for frying, top sirloin , cut against the grain on the bias into eight 1/8-inch strips or fingers, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, all-purpose flour, eggs, italian-style breadcrumbs, smoked almonds, grated parmesan, extra-virgin olive oil, paprika, red bell peppers , fire roasted, from a jar, garlic , smashed, shallot, chopped, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, gorgonzola dolce, at room temperature, four 6-inch tomato focaccia rolls, split and toasted (or your favorite focaccia bread), homemade hot giardiniera , recipe follows (or your favorite oil-packed hot giardiniera), finely chopped, table salt, diced carrots, tiny cauliflower florets, serrano peppers, sliced (depending on heat level desired), garlic, minced, stalk celery, diced small, red bell pepper, diced small, canola oil, dried oregano, freshly ground black pepper

dried cranberries, dried apricots, coarsely chopped, whole almonds, toasted and chopped, unsalted butter, softened, fennel seeds, toasted and crushed, shallot, minced, kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, four 2-inch-thick rib pork chops, vegetable oil, calvados , cognac, or brandy, chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium canned, heavy cream, dijon mustard

low-fat ricotta cheese or 2 pints fat-free ricotta cheese, sugar , to taste, orange flower water, vanilla extract, grated lemon , zest of, four inch wonton wrappers, cornstarch , dissolved in, water, melted butter, chopped toasted pistachio nut, cannoli shells

english muffins, split, buttered, and toasted, eggs, beaten, water, salt and pepper to taste, butter, four cheese alfredo sauce, canadian bacon or ham

extra firm tofu , packed in water (don tsp use silken or tofu that comes in the aseptic packages), stalk lemongrass, peeled and chopped, shallot, finely chopped, minced fresh ginger, low sodium soy sauce, fresh lime juice, light brown sugar, toasted sesame oil, green onions, trimmed, each cut into four pieces, snap peas, boston lettuce leaves , cups, loosely packed mint leaf, loosely packed basil leaves, dry roasted peanuts, chopped

two 28-cans whole tomatoes, drained, seeded, and cut into 1/4-inch dice, loosely packed fresh coriander sprigs, washed well , spun dry, and chopped, minced shallots, freshly grated orange zest, fresh lemon juice, red-wine vinegar, diagonal 1/4-inch-thick slices fat-free french or italian bread (about 4 oz total), toasted lightly, four 4-oz sea bass , flounder, or sole fillets, all-purpose flour, unsalted butter, fresh orange juice

ripe avocados, pitted, peeled, and cut into 1/2-inch cubes, scallions, white and green parts , thinly sliced on the bias, jarred piquillo peppers, diced (or substitute 2 jarred roasted red peppers), garlic, minced, fresh orange juice, fresh lime juice, extra virgin olive oil, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, toasted and ground coriander seeds, ground ginger, crushed red pepper flakes, ground turmeric, dry mustard, grated nutmeg, ground allspice, cayenne pepper, freshly ground black pepper, kosher salt, paprika, dried orange peel, sugar, four 6-oz tuna steaks, peanut or canola oil, sugar , or to taste, champagne vinegar, european cucumber, peeled , halved lengthwise, seeded, and very thinly sliced