125 fresh plate Recipes

extra-virgin olive oil, divided, minced garlic, juice of 1 lemon, divided, kosher salt, green zucchini , thinly sliced lengthwise, yellow zucchini , thinly sliced lengthwise, red bell peppers (8 oz. each), quartered and seeded, red onion, cut into 8 wedges, chopped fresh oregano leaves, hummus, mixed olives, pita wedges or chips

macaroni, kosher salt, shredded carrot, best foods mayonnaise (not miracle whip), ranch dressing mix (half packet), onion powder, fresh ground pepper

fresh sea scallops per person (remove coral if attached - it s the orange-looking thing - some consider a delicacy), baby salad greens or a combination of salad greens you would like: try radiccio for color, butternut, baby spinach, endive and romaine hearts., kosher salt & freshly ground cracked pepper, butter, juice of 1 lemon, balsamic dressing - i repeat the ingredients and recipe for salad dressing here, good balsamic vinegar, apple cider vinegar, balsamic syrup (tis the secret ingredient) (also called condensed or cream of balsamic - it can be found in ny at places such as turco s and trader joe s and specialty food stores)(and note, its slightly pricey but lasts and lasts and its very versatile and fantastic on top of fruits like strawberries, etc.), good olive oil, fresh garlic minced, fresh (if possible ) tarragon - dried ok, honey, mayonnaise (lo-fat works great too), dijon mustard, grainy mustard, kosher salt, fresh cracked pepper, equipment needed for salad dressing: bowl, whisk, container with lid for placing leftovers or reserves in fridge. i usually use a cleaned commercial salad dressing container so it can easily be squirted onto salad., equipment needed for scallops: skillet, paper towels, squirt bottle if you wish to be fancy with salad dressing in plating dish, 1 working exhaust fan in case skillet smokes.

fresh tuna steaks, garlic cloves, chopped, fresh minced gingerroot, tamari dark soy sauce, scallions, chopped, red bell pepper, finely chopped, sesame oil, montreal brand steak seasoning, light-in-color oil (such as canola, safflower or peanut oil), shiitake mushroom, coarsely chopped, coarse salt, sesame kaiser rolls, split, mango chutney, leaves red leaf lettuce, wasabi mustard (recommended ( stonewall kitchen brand, asian sweet-hot mustard, available on the condiment aisle as), exotic root vegetable chips , to pass at table (recommended ( terra brand) (optional), pickled ginger , plate garnish (optional)

all-purpose flour, plus more for coating and pie plate, whole wheat flour , preferably stone ground, sugar, plus more for sprinkling, salt, baking powder, mace, unsalted butter, plus more for pie plate, brandy, chilled, pure vanilla extract, egg, sugar, dark brown sugar, unbleached all-purpose flour, cornstarch, ground cinnamon, freshly ground nutmeg, allspice, mace, granny smith apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced, brandy, vanilla extract, unsalted butter, cut into small pieces, plus more for pie plate, egg yolk, beaten

cucumbers, tomatoes, snipped fresh parsley, white wine vinegar, olive oil, salt, coarse black pepper, chickpeas (garbanzo beans), tahini (see note below ), garlic, minced, lemon juice, salt, pita bread rounds, ground red pepper

mango, small diced, jalapeno, diced, freshly chopped cilantro leaves, red pepper, diced, red onion, diced, vegetable oil, ripe plantains, peeled and sliced, salt

reduced sodium soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, olive oil, ketchup, garlic cloves, minced, ground cumin, jumbo shrimp, peeled, fruit salsa, orange section (i use the mandarin oranges), granny smith apple, peeled, cored and diced, lime juice, green onions, white part only, minced, fresh mint, chopped (or cilantro), sugar, crushed red pepper flakes

vine-ripened tomatoes, ball bufula mozzarella (approximately 4 oz), salt and freshly ground black pepper, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, basil chiffonade

manchego cheese, sliced serrano ham, extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling, freshly ground black pepper

sliced red onion, white wine vinegar, salt, honey, smoked paprika, adobo seasoning, ground chipotle chile pepper, beef shoulder top blade (flat iron) steaks, corn tortillas (6 to 7-inch diameter), warmed, crumbled queso fresco, chopped fresh cilantro leaves

fresh breadcrumbs, sesame seeds, minced fresh parsley, all-purpose flour, salt & freshly ground black pepper, catfish fillets, eggs, beaten to blend on large plate, vegetable oil, oriental sesame oil

fresh tuna steak, garlic, chopped, fresh ginger root, minced or grated, tamari dark soy sauce, scallions, chopped, red bell pepper, finely chopped, sesame oil -- eyeball the amount, grill seasoning blend (recommened : montreal steak seasoning by mccormick) or 1 tsp black pepper and 1/2 tsp coarse salt -- eyeball it, light-in-color oil , such as canola, safflower or peanut oil, shiitake mushrooms, coarsely chopped, coarse salt, sesame kaiser rolls, split, mango chutney, leaves red leaf lettuce, wasabi mustard (recommended : stonewall kitchen brand) -- asian sweet-hot mustard, available on the condiment aisle as well as in asian foods section of larger markets, may be substituted, exotic root vegetable chips (recommended : terra brand), to pass at table, optional, pickled ginger , optional plate garnish

fresh pasta (to boil 3- minutes), asparagus (to boil- 4 minutes), gorgonzola, onions (sliced ), cloud berry syrup, cream, salt, pepper, strawberries (cut in halfs and decorate on plate)

cobb salad with grilled chicken, mercury , in dallas, special equipment 4 four-inch ring molds approximately 2 inches tall, champagne vinaigrette 1/4 cup champagne vinegar, egg yolk, creole mustard, canola oil, salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, in a bowl whisk together the vinegar , egg yolk, and mustard. then slowly pour in the oil, whisking to emulsify. season with salt and pepper. refrigerate until ready to use., salad 2 ripe avocados, peeled, seeded, and flesh broken into large pieces, hard-boiled eggs, grated, ripe tomato, peeled, seeded, and diced, cooked bacon, diced, blue cheese , preferably roquefort, approximately 1 cup champagne vinaigrette (recipe above), head romaine , cut in julienne strips 2 inches long, salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, in a large bowl toss the avocado , grated egg, tomato, bacon, cheese, lettuce, and enough champagne vinaigrette to just moisten the ingredients. with a spoon, mash everything together until it resembles a loose guacamole. season with salt and pepper. if you are not using immediately, cover surface with plastic wrap and refrigerate., when you are ready to assemble the salads, set out 4 dinner plates. place a ring mold on each plate and fill it with salad. using moderate pressure, press the salad down with a spoon or fork until it is flush with the top of the ring. refrigerate the salads for 1 hour., chicken 4 boneless chicken breasts, approximately 6 oz each, basil oil (for garnish , optional), chile oil (for garnish , optional), grill the breasts until just done , about 5 minutes per side. may be sauteed, if you wish. keep warm., unmold the salads , hold down the top of the salad with 1 hand while you carefully remove the ring with the other, giving it a slight twist as you lift up if it doesn tsp move easily., warm chicken and place on top of the salads in a grid fashion, 2 pieces 1 way, 2 the other, and so on. drizzle the plate with the basil and chile oils, if desired. serve immediately. serves 4., this recipe comes courtesy of chef chris ward and his four-star dallas restaurant, the mercury.

cobb salad with grilled chicken, mercury , in dallas, special equipment 4 four-inch ring molds approximately 2 inches tall, champagne vinaigrette 1/4 cup champagne vinegar, egg yolk, creole mustard, canola oil, salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, in a bowl whisk together the vinegar , egg yolk, and mustard. then slowly pour in the oil, whisking to emulsify. season with salt and pepper. refrigerate until ready to use., salad 2 ripe avocados, peeled, seeded, and flesh broken into large pieces, hard-boiled eggs, grated, ripe tomato, peeled, seeded, and diced, cooked bacon, diced, blue cheese , preferably roquefort, approximately 1 cup champagne vinaigrette (recipe above), head romaine , cut in julienne strips 2 inches long, salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, in a large bowl toss the avocado , grated egg, tomato, bacon, cheese, lettuce, and enough champagne vinaigrette to just moisten the ingredients. with a spoon, mash everything together until it resembles a loose guacamole. season with salt and pepper. if you are not using immediately, cover surface with plastic wrap and refrigerate., when you are ready to assemble the salads, set out 4 dinner plates. place a ring mold on each plate and fill it with salad. using moderate pressure, press the salad down with a spoon or fork until it is flush with the top of the ring. refrigerate the salads for 1 hour., chicken 4 boneless chicken breasts, approximately 6 oz each, basil oil (for garnish , optional), chile oil (for garnish , optional)

reduced-sodium chicken broth, unsalted butter, divided, olive oil, divided, yellow onion, finely chopped, italian risotto rice , such as carnaroli, arborio or vialone nano, minced garlic, white wine, salt, ground white pepper, baby arugula, washed and dried, grated parmesan, bronzini fillets, salt and freshly ground white pepper, flour, provencal sauce , recipe follows, freshly ground black pepper , for garnishing plate, optional, parmesan curls , for garnishing plate, optional, chopped fresh herbs , for garnishing plate, optional, unsalted butter, diced yellow onion, diced fennel, diced leeks, minced garlic, fennel seeds, tomato concassee, anchovy fillets, minced, rinsed capers, sherry vinegar , or to taste, sugar , if necessary, orange , zested, salt and freshly ground white pepper

grapeseed oil, for frying, butter, minced ginger, fresh blueberries , plus 1/2 cup , for plating, sugar, lemons , zested and juiced, cornstarch mixed with 1 tsp water, egg roll skins, cream, slightly sweetened, maple syrup , for plating, powdered sugar , for plating