107 good pieces Recipes

cod, cooked and cooled and shredded into bite-size pieces (make sure to remove bones and skin ), onion, chopped finely, garlic cloves, chopped finely, good quality extra virgin olive oil, salt and pepper, fresh parsley, chopped finely, eggs, beaten, lemon, sliced into round pieces

chicken pieces, skin off (not breast), passata, good quality chicken stock or 1 pint vegetable stock, onion, garlic, black pepper, mixed italian herbs

toast (4 pieces, your favorite or whatever s on hand), melted butter, seasoned salt, cayenne pepper, parmesan cheese (enough to sprinkle on each slice, about 1/2 cup or so), fresh ground black pepper (a few grinds on each slice), garlic , smashed and peeled, fresh or dried basil (about 4 good shakes or 3-4 sprigs, depending on taste)

chopped toasted pistachios (or nut of your choice - hazelnuts, macadamias, and peanuts are good substitutes), semisweet chocolate, cut into small pieces (or semisweet chocolate chips), unsalted butter, softened, heavy cream

vinegar, olive oil, water, dry italian salad dressing mix (such as good seasons ), boneless chicken pieces, cut into bite-size chunks, butter, onion, chopped, green bell pepper, chopped, sliced crimini mushrooms, tomato, chopped, shredded sharp cheddar cheese

butter or 2 tbsp ghee or 2 tbsp peanut oil, your favorite curry powder, hot curry powder (if you like your curry spicy) (optional), garam masala, ground cumin , to taste (optional), ground nutmeg, good quality cinnamon (ceylon preferred, but vietnamese is okay), onion, sliced in wedges, garlic, minced, chopped tomatoes , with juice, chopped mild chiles , with juice, vegetable broth, white potatoes, peeled and cubed, cauliflower florets, carrots, peeled, halved and sliced, fresh green beans, cut into 1 inch pieces (see note below ), chopped fresh cilantro, red bell pepper , seeds removed and sliced, coconut milk (not low fat , please), smooth cashew butter (or more , to taste), plain yogurt, salt , to taste, chopped cashews, to garnish

all-purpose flour, lard or 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled, unsalted butter, chilled, salt, ice water, olive oil, white onion, diced, salt, fresh ground black pepper, swiss chard, about 1 lb total weight, trimmed, leaves cut into small pieces and stems cut into 1/2 inch dice, cotija cheese or 3/4 cup romano cheese or 3/4 cup parmesan cheese, asadero cheese, grated (or a manchego, monterey jack cheese or other good melting cheese), fresh lime juice (1 squeeze), egg, beaten , for the glaze, freshly cracked pepper

butter, cut into small pieces, plus more for preparing pans, all-purpose flour, plus more for preparing pans, sugar, salt, sweetened condensed milk, butter, good-quality milk chocolate

broiler-fryer chicken, cut-up (about 3 pds), good-quality orange juice, chopped celery, chopped green bell pepper, mushroom stems and pieces, drained, dried onion flakes, minced fresh parsley or 1 tsp dried parsley, salt and pepper, cornstarch, cold water

pork and beans (any brand), bacon , cut into small pieces bite sized pieces (browned really good), sweet onion, diced (browned in 1/2 tsp bacon grease), brown sugar, barbecue sauce (with honey)

cream cheese, bacon, parsley (finely chopped ), sun-dried tomato (just 1 piece is fine but use the semi-dried type), mayonnaise (good quality ), parmesan cheese (freshly grated is best ), tabasco sauce (to taste, can add less )

shortbread, butter, cut into small pieces, plus more for preparing pans, all purpose flour, plus more for pans, sugar, salt, caramel layer, sweetened condensed milk, butter, chocolate topping, good-quality milk chocolate

pork neck, smoked (pieces with bone and meat), onions, diced, garlic cloves, minced, carrots, peeled and diced, celery ribs, diced (leaves are good, too), bay leaves, split peas, ham, diced (boneless ), water, to cover boiling, salt, pepper

firm tomatoes (organic preferred ), white or sweet onion, diced, garlic, minced, tangy peppers in sauce, cut into small pieces (or other spicy jarred peppers), good splashes of red hot or other cayenne sauce, crushed red pepper flakes, chili powder, fresh cilantro, chopped (or if using dried use less ), sea salt , to taste, a few good spins on your black pepper grinder, fresh lime juice

olive oil, garlic clove, finely chopped, salt , to taste, fresh ground black pepper, eggplants, cream cheese, low-fat whipped or 1/2 cup goat cheese, focaccia bread or 4 pieces other good quality bread, sliced in half, lengthwise, spinach, washed and dried, tomatoes

leg of lamb, bone in, cut into serving pieces or 6 shoulder lamb chops, onion, peeled and cut into quarters, tomatoes, peeled, seeded and diced or 1 lb good quality plum tomato, drained and diced, garlic cloves, peeled and left whole, minced fresh oregano or 1 1/2 tsp dried oregano, crumbled, minced fresh spearmint or 1 1/2 tsp dried spearmint, crumbled, potatoes, peeled and quartered, kefalotiri (pecorino or even parmesan can be subbed in a pinch) or 8 oz kefalograviera cheese, cut into chunks of about 1 1/2 inches (pecorino or even parmesan can be subbed in a pinch), carrot, peeled and coarsely sliced, red wine, extra virgin olive oil, salt & freshly ground black pepper

heavy cream, milk, vanilla bean , halve lengthwise, lemon zest (a 2-by 1/2-inch piece removed with a vegetable peeler), brown sugar, egg yolks, good-quality dark rum (such as bacardi black)

margarine, red curry powder or 1 -2 tbsp madras curry, fruity white wine , riesling and gewurztraminer are good, chicken pieces, approx . 13 . 5 lbs, chinese duck sauce , gold s brand is good, coconut, shredded, scallion, finely chopped, toasted almonds, finely chopped , peanuts if not making for passover