32 good classic Recipes

lukewarm water (90of to 100of), dry yeast or two 0.6-oz packages fresh yeast, crumbled, all purpose flour (i use king arthur bread flour), extra-virgin olive oil, coarse sea salt, note: i have found that adding anywhere from 1-2 tsp. of salt (table salt works just fine) to the flour while making the dough works as good or better than the coarse salt on top. it depends on your taste. i would suggest adding 1 tsp. of salt to the flour and maybe lightly adding the coarse salt before baking. or forgo the coarse salt altogether and add 1.5 tsp of salt to the flour for the dough. bread does needs salt to have a good taste., note 2: drizzle with olive oil before baking., note 3: you can knead with a little olive oil to keep from adding more flour and prevent dryness., add herbs of your choice and/or a grated favorite cheese. i have used rosemary, oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, cracked black pepper, asiago, and parmesan in various combinations and it all worked out well.

carrots, peeled, firm zucchini, cucumber, sliced thin and slivered, celery ribs, sliced thin, green bell pepper, cored seeded and chopped, salt, chopped fresh parsley, chopped fresh basil, good quality vinegar, salt & freshly ground black pepper, good quality olive oil or 3/4 cup vegetable oil

wegmans vegetable oil, lean ground beef, salt, food you feel good about cleaned & cut chopped onions, food you feel good about frozen peppers and onions, garlic cloves, food you feel good about peeled, minced, worcestershire sauce, chili powder, ground cumin, oregano, wegmans dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed, italian classics cannellini beans, drained and rinsed, wegmans chili sauce (12 oz each), beer or 1 1/2 cups food you feel good about beef stock

boneless beef chuck steak, cut into 4 pieces, white onions, diced, garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped, vegetable oil , plus oil to a depth of 1/2-inch for frying, good-quality whole tomatoes in juice, drained and chopped or 2 cups chopped ripe tomatoes, serranos or 1 to 2 jalapenos, stemmed, seeded and very finely chopped, salt, fresh, smooth-ground corn masa for tortillas or 1 3/4 cups powdered masa harina mixed with 1 cup plus 2 tbsp warm water, all-purpose flour, scant tsp baking power, grated mexican queso anejo or other dry grating cheese, such as romano or parmesan, chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish

all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, butter, softened , no substitutions (4 sticks), sugar, eggs, vanilla extract

anchovy fillets, spicy italian sausage, fresh hamburger meat, minced onion, chopped mint leaves, garlic, finely minced, salt, freshly ground black pepper, lettuce or spinach, for garnish, sliced tomato, for garnish, italian sweet bread or other good italian bread in classic loaf, garlic, minced, onion, finely minced, olive oil, salt, freshly ground black pepper

bratwurst, sliced, chicken breast, good seasons classic balsamic dressing, oil, onion, diced, bell pepper, diced, garlic clove, rice, water, ketchup, chicken bouillon cube

double crust pie crust (mean chef s classic pie crust, classic pie crust, idiot proof step-by-step photo tutorial), granny smith apples or 8 -10 pippin apples, peeled,cored,and sliced, dried sweetened cranberries (craisins) or 1 cup dried sweetened sour cherries, fresh lemon juice, butter, melted, honey, sugar, ground cinnamon , to taste, freshly grated nutmeg, ground allspice, ground cardamom, cornstarch, good brandy, butter, cut in small pieces, heavy cream or milk or egg wash, for brushing top of crust, sugar , for sprinkling top of crust (preferably coarse sanding ) (optional), chunks of cold sharp cheddar cheese or premium vanilla ice cream, as accompaniment (optional)

frozen broccoli florets, butter, red pepper flakes, seasoned salt, garlic pepper, juice from a lemon wedge, white onion, finely diced, water chestnuts, drained chopped, cream of mushroom & roasted garlic soup (or cream of celery), mushrooms, drained, real mayo (i like dukes), sour cream, well beaten egg, cream cheese, room temp, cut into chunks for faster melting (optional), classic melts shredded cheese (divided - or whatever blend you like. use something that melts well. havarrti and other white cheeses are good, too)., pepperidge farm herb stuffing mix