105 good serve Recipes

here are the basics of making an excellent cheese fondue , the proper way (or at least the lindysez way)., use good cheese , i use half emmental swiss and gruyere, grate them up and toss them with some salt and a good amount of pepper. let them sit out at room temp so they melt better . cut your bread (good french bread, but not sourdough) into bite sized pieces making sure to have crust on each piece. let those sit out for a while too so they aren tsp too soft., cheese that you use , you are going to use 1 3/4 cups of a dry white wine, such as a fume blanc, a california sauv blanc (don tsp use a new zealand 1 as most are too grassy) or a pouilly-fume. when you are ready to make the fondue, rub the pot with a clove of garlic (we like garlic, so we leave the clove in, but you don tsp need to); then place over a medium heat and add the wine. when the wine comes to a simmer, start slowly adding the cheese, sprinkling in a handful at a time, allowing each addition to melt (my dad said you always have to stir in the same direction, in a figure 8 motion, it works. if you stir in a circle you will end up with a big glop of cheese in the middle of a pot of wine, the figure 8 is key); keep adding until you have a nice thick sauce, then add a splash of kirsch and a pinch of nutmeg. put over a burner to keep it bubbling, and stir often when you dip your bread., a lb of cheese is enough for 4 people; or more if you are serving other things. and the amounts are guesstimates. i almost always grate too much cheese, so only add as much as you need to get the right consistency ; when you dip a piece of bread into the fondue, you want a nice coating of cheese and for the bread to absorb the wine. that s what it s all about, cheese, wine and bread. so use the best you can of each ingredient. and any left over cheese makes for a mighty good ham and cheese omelet.

flavor of this stew really depends on good fresh corn. don tsp forget to scrape the pulp out of the cobs (see below) or the stew will be watery and a little bland. this homey dish is usually served with a crusty, rustic loaf of bread to help sop up the sauce and plenty of hot sauce; you can also serve this over plain steamed rice., ears corn , husks and silk removed, bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (8 to 10 thighs), trimmed, salt and ground black pepper, vegetable oil, kielbasa sausage , sliced 1/4 inch thick, red bell peppers , stemmed, seeded , and cut into 1/2-inch pieces, onions , minced, celery ribs , minced, cayenne pepper, garlic cloves , minced or pressed through a garlic press (about 4 tsp), minced fresh thyme leaves , or 1/4 tsp dried, low-sodium chicken broth, bay leaves, minced fresh cilantro leaves, removing corn kernels and pulp from the cob, hold the cob on its end inside a large wide bolw and cut off the kernels using a paring knife., once the kernels are removed , firmly scrape the pulp and milk out of the cob using the back of a butter knife.

rice, water, half-and-half cream (10%, table cream), low-fat milk, rose water (use iranian it is superior quality), sea salt, good quality honey (to serve , i use local, organic, raw, honey) (optional), jam (to serve ) (optional)

almonds, unpeeled, dark chocolate, good quality, dates, pitted and finely chopped, egg whites, superfine sugar, heavy cream, whipped, to serve (optional), grated chocolate, to serve (or melted ) (optional)

instant coffee powder, butter, melted, egg, caster sugar, self-raising flour, plain flour, good quality dark chocolate, grated, thickened cream, drinking chocolate, cocoa powder, cocoa powder, to serve, chocolate-covered coffee beans, to serve

south coast portuguese fish chowder, recipe from: 50 chowders, this chowder has a relationship to new bedford and the area new englanders call south coast, which includes that part of southeastern massachusetts west of cape cod and a small piece of eastern rhode island. the area is ethnically diverse, with a large portuguese population, but everyone, even those who aren tsp portuguese, loves good food. i served this chowder recently to a group at sakonnet vineyards in little compton, rhode island. as soon as word got out that there was chourico (a dry, spicy, garlicky portuguese sausage) in the chowder, the crowd demolished it. almost everyone in this region loves chourico, which the locals pronounce shore-eese. all over new england where the portuguese have settled, chourico is included in clambakes, clam boils, and other traditional yankee fare., its translucent reddish broth and colorful pieces of bell pepper, tomato, chourico, potato, fish, and cilantro, this portuguese-style chowder is very enticing. it has a splendid aroma and a savory spicy flavor, making it an interesting and exciting alternative to milder creamy chowders., i like to serve this chowder with toasted garlic bread or a crusty loaf of portuguese or italian bread., serves: 8 as a main course, equipment, you will need a 4- to 6-quart heavy pot with a lid, a wooden spoon, a slotted spoon, and a ladle., olive oil, dried bay leaves, garlic, finely chopped (1 tbsp), onions (14 oz), cut into 1/4-inch dice, green bell pepper (6 oz), cut into 1/2-inch dice, ground allspice, yukon gold , maine, pei, or other all-purpose potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/3 inch thick, fish stock , chicken stock, or water (as a last resort), canned whole tomatoes in juice (from a 28-oz can), cut into 1/2-inch dice (measured with their juice), spicy chourico or andouille sausage, casing removed and sliced 1/4 inch thick, kosher or sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, skinless silver hake , cod, haddock, or bass fillets, pinbones removed 10 sprigs fresh cilantro, leaves and tender stems finely chopped (1/4 cup), coarsely chopped fresh italian parsley

olive oil, garlic, minced, chili powder, cumin, tomatoes , diced in juice (2 cans), black beans, rinsed and drained (2 cans or cooked from dry ), chicken stock, corn kernels (frozen good ), coarse salt, pepper, tortilla chips, crushed (plus some for serving if you want), lime juice (plus wedges to serve is nice )

butter, softened, egg, flour , sifted, baking powder, icing sugar to serve, caster sugar, vanilla essence, frozen raspberries, good-quality white chocolate, chopped, cream to serve

dark chocolate, broken into small pieces (really good quality), eggs, superfine sugar, superfine sugar, softened unsalted butter, water, butter, all-purpose flour, cream, to serve (optional), fresh raspberry, to serve (optional), chocolate curls (optional)

good neighbor recipe, tongue (that does not slander), mind (full of tolerance), ears (closed to gossip), eyes (overlooking other folk s faults), heart (generous and kind), hands (extended to help others), wit , smiles, sunny disposition and cheerfulness, blend together and form into 1 being., remember not only our enjoyment of good food , but also our sense of humor, for 1 without the other would be a dull existence., food for thought, old proverb about an eye for an eye could leave everyone blind., what a grand world this would be if we could forget our troubles as easily as we forget our blessings ., it is much easier to swallow angry words than to have to eat them., swallow your pride occasionally ; it s non-fattening., be thankful for the people that brighten your day with laughter., a wise wife has pork chops ready when her husband comes home from a fishing trip ., advice is like castor oil ; easy to give, but very difficult to take., count your blessings and share with those who have so much less., all living creatures , human beings are the only ones who pray - or need to., why is there never enough time to do things right, but always enough time to do them over, what soap is for the body, tears are for the soul., if the tv and the refrigerator weren tsp so far apart, some of us wouldn tsp get any exercise at all., some people are like blisters. they don tsp show up until the work is done ., arabian stuffed camel, first , procure a camel: with 1 hump or two, depending upon the size of your party., prepare twelve dozen eggs: boiled, shelled and dressed ., clean about twelve good sized smelts , leaving the heads on., dress eight or nine three lb chickens. bake the chickens., choose a large sheep and dress it out, removing the wool and hooves but leaving the head on., next , take your camel and do him in. clean and dress intact., then , stuff the eggs into the fish. stuff the fish into the chickens. stuff the chickens into the sheep. stuff the sheep into the camel., roast over an open-pit fire for about 2 days, turning carefully on an oak spit and basting with your favorite sauce., this is truly a regal dish to serve for any special occasion and an ambitious undertaking for any family. variations, seasonings and methods of serving differ with taste., serves 200 people and innumerable dogs and children

potatoes, skin on, green onions (spring onions), mayonnaise, milk, salt, fresh ground black pepper, parsley, fresh chopped, fresh peas or 1/2 cup frozen peas, mustard, mild

olive oil, pancetta or prosciutto, diced, diced onion, garlic, minced, minced fresh rosemary or thyme leaves, red pepper flakes, head escarole, (about 1 lb) trimmed, washed, and coarsely chopped, two 15 oz cans cannellini beans, rinsed and drained, chopped canned whole tomatoes, homemade or canned low-sodium chicken broth, kosher salt plus more to taste, freshly ground black pepper to taste, drizzle each serving with extra-virgin olive oil and/or sprinkle with freshly grated parmesan and serve with a good crusty bread.

olive oil, pancetta or prosciutto cut into 1/4-inch cubes, diced onion, garlic, minced, minced rosemary or thyme, red pepper flakes, head escarole, (about 1 lb) trimmed, washed, and coarsely chopped, two 15 oz cans cannellini beans, rinsed and drained, peeled, seeded, and chopped vine-ripened tomato or chopped canned plum tomato, chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium canned, kosher salt plus more, freshly ground black pepper, drizzle each serving with extra-virgin olive oil and/or sprinkle with freshly grated parmesan and serve with a good crusty bread., copyright 2001 television food network , g.p. all rights reserved.

risotto with sausage and cranberry beans, make risotto , you absolutely must use a specific type of rice called arborio rice (carnaroli and vialone nano are also used, some say superior, but are more difficult to find). these types of rice release starch when stirred in a liquid; it is this process which makes risotto, otherwise you just have a starchy mess of mush. these types of rice are identified by their fat round grains and pearly appearance. they can be used to make other sorts of rice dishes, such as pilaf, but other types of rice cannot be used for risotto. arborio is no longer that much of a specialty product; it can be found in most large, well-stocked grocery stores in the italian section. or sometimes, misguidedly, in the asian section., okay , so now we have the rice. you will also need some good, low-salt stock or broth - it should be low-salt not for health reasons, but because a good deal of it will evaporate, leaving its salt behind, and i like to have more control over the salt in a dish. it can be homemade, but i m not going to be a snob about it because, in truth, we go through gallons of store-bought stock in this household and i don tsp see that changing anytime soon. furthermore, risotto is actually a dish which can be whipped up out of thin air when it seems as though you have nothing to eat, as long as you have butter, rice, stock, maybe a few herbs, and some leftover parmesan. i like the kind of stock purchased in tetrapak cartons, because they are resealable and can be put in the fridge and used as needed. if you really want to use homemade but you don tsp have time to make stock or don tsp like the aroma of roasting bones in your house (i don tsp blame you), you can buy really great stock at north market poultry and game - it is expensive, but can be diluted with a 2- or 3-to-1 ratio of water to stock, so it stretches. my general guideline is to plan on 1/4 cup dry rice per person, and about 4 cups of stock to 1 cup of rice. of course, this isn tsp exact and will vary depending on your elevation and the phases of the moon, but it s a good place to start. i usually just use 4 cups of stock and then dilute with water or wine (or sometimes beer, if that s all i have) if i feel i m going to run out., well, we have rice and stock covered, now we just need our setup: place the stock in a saucepan on your rear burner, bring to a simmer, and leave it there with a 6-8 oz ladle in, and place a large, wide saute pan (must be really large, plan that your rice will at least quadruple in size) or dutch oven on the burner in front. get out your favorite wooden spoon and flex your stirring arm., nice thing about using sausage is it s so full of flavor you can leave out the usual onion/garlic/shallot/celery nonsense if you re tired and don tsp feel like chopping. furthermore, sausage goes from the freezer to the pan without suffering too much. okay, let s go, risotto with sausage and cranberry beans - serves 4, links italian sausage , or 1 lb bulk (or hot, or a combination - definitely with some fennel), casings removed, cooked cranberry beans or 1 can white beans, drained, arborio rice, beef , chicken or vegetable stock, butter, freshly, finely grated parmesan cheese , plus more for garnish, an oz) flat-leaf parsley, chopped finely, lemon juice , or juice from 1/2 lemon, salt and black pepper to taste, red pepper flakes to taste, optional, good balsamic vinegar , optional

olive oil, good-quality pork sausages, spaghetti, sea salt, a few sprigs fresh marjoram , thyme or rosemary, leaves picked, fresh peas, in their pods, parmesan, to serve, olive oil, garlic, peeled and finely sliced, fresh basil , leaves picked, stalks finely chopped, good-quality plum tomatoes, sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, good quality balsamic vinegar

salt, angel hair pasta (i used spinach linguini, it was good!), olive oil, garlic cloves, minced, yellow onion, finely chopped, crushed tomatoes, black pepper, fresh basil leaves, shredded, pesto sauce, prepared and refrigerated, parmigiano-reggiano cheese (optional, or serve on side ) or 1 cup romano cheese, grated (optional, or serve on side)

chicken breast or thigh, red chillis (depends on how hot you like it), garlic and similar amount of ginger, chinese 5 spice, sweetcorn (unsalted if possible), ltr of chicken stock (asian stock if possible), water or stock (if the stock is salty i use ), good pinch if pepper, dried noodles (optional), handful of coriander and some more to serve, fresh bean sprouts to serve, sunflower or peanut oil

red peppers, seeded and thinly sliced, yellow peppers, seeded and thinly sliced, garlic, thinly sliced, extra virgin olive oil, plus extra to serve, fresh thyme leaves, crusty bread, crusts removed, parmesan cheese, grated,plus extra to serve, fresh flat leaf parsley, chopped (a good handful), lemon , zest of, dried tagliatelle pasta noodles or 250 g ribbon pasta