70 ground platter Recipes

garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained, fresh lemon juice, water, extra-virgin olive oil plus additional for drizzling, garlic cloves, peeled, ground cumin, paprika plus additional for sprinkling, cooked peeled large shrimp with tails left intact, unpitted kalamata olives, diced seeded tomatoes (about 3 medium), chopped fresh italian parsley, extra-virgin olive oil, grated lemon peel, fresh lemon juice, unpeeled english hothouse cucumber, thinly sliced into rounds, plain nonfat or low-fat yogurt (preferably greek-style*), whisked to loosen, crumbled feta cheese (about 3 oz), dried oregano or mint, marinated artichoke hearts, drained, lemons, cut into wedges, pita breads

six inch flour tortillas, spanish-flavor couscous (i used leftover couscous skillet paella#), kidney beans, leaves iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, black olives, avocado, shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, salsa, olive oil, skinless chicken breast (cubed ), frozen shrimp (defrosted and shells removed), spicy sausage (sliced to bite size), onion (diced ), frozen julienned bell pepper, minced garlic paste, ground turmeric, white pepper, oregano flakes, dried thyme, cayenne pepper, paprika, chicken stock or 1 1/4 cups bouillon, diced tomatoes with juice, couscous, snipped fresh parsley

cremini mushrooms, coarsely chopped, extra-virgin olive oil, butter, shallot, finely chopped, ground thyme, salt and pepper, dry sherry, baguette , sliced at bread counter of market, available in specialty foods case of market , choose country or mousse-style, any flavor, ask for tastings, to choose, cornichons, for garnish, capers, for garnish, chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

lamb shoulder, 12 to 15 lb, bone out, rosemary, salt and black pepper, to taste, all-purpose flour, chile powder, ground cumin, canola oil, to cook, garlic , smashed, ginger, minced, onions, large dice, carrots, peeled, large dice, ribs celery, large dice, bay leaves, red wine, soaked chickpeas, drained, honey, naturally brewed soy sauce, water, to cook, harissa, to serve on the side, jasmati rice , rinsed 3 times until water runs clear, water to cook, fresh mint, washed and leaves picked, honey, garlic, extra-virgin olive oil, salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste, on a very large platter , make a large ring of rice. drizzle the mint puree on the rice. place lamb and vegetables in the middle. pull out the rosemary 1/3 out to resemble a small crown. serve family style with harissa on the side., wine suggestion : brokenwood shiraz 1998

banana crepes, all-purpose flour, sugar, eggs, milk, butter, melted, vanilla extract, salt, butter, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, half-and-half cream, bananas , halved lengthwise or sliced 1/2-inch thick, heavy cream, ground cinnamon, sift flour and powdered sugar into a mixing bowl. add eggs, milk, butter, vanilla, and salt; beat until smooth., heat a lightly greased 6-inch skillet. add about 3 tbsp batter. tilt skillet so that batter spreads to almost cover the bottom of skillet. cook until lightly browned; turn and brown the other side. repeat process with remaining batter, grease skillet as needed., melt butter in a large skillet. stir in brown sugar , cinnamon and nutmeg. stir in cream and cook until slightly thickened. add bananas; cook for 2 to 3 minutes, spooning sauce over them. remove from heat., roll a crepe around each banana half (or spoon banana slices on crepe and roll) and place on serving platter. spoon sauce over crepes. top with whipped cream and a pinch of cinnamon.

bread , cut on the diagonal from a baguette, extra virgin olive oil, cream cheese, softened, chopped dill, very finely chopped red onion, fresh ground black pepper, pre-sliced smoked salmon, capers, fresh dill sprigs for garnish, lemon wedges to garnish platter

chicken wings, tips cut off, vegetable oil, garlic powder, habanero sauce, tabasco sauce, ground red pepper , to taste, white vinegar, brown sugar, bleu cheese salad dressing, iceberg lettuce (for platter)

fresh yeast, granulated sugar, water, at room temperature, olive oil, bread flour, buckwheat flour, salt, chickpeas, cooked or canned, drained and rinsed, roasted garlic, chipotle puree, lemon juice, tahini, olive oil, salt and freshly ground pepper, red bell peppers cut into strips, sliced red onions, sliced scallions, blanched green beans, sliced eggplant, salt and pepper, ancho powder, goat cheese, crumbled, chopped nicoise olives, basil chiffonade, spiced nuts, marinated olives, cheese platter with an assortment of cheeses and crackers, crudite