221 halves sprigs Recipes

dark brown sugar, honey, unsalted butter, fresh thyme sprig, ripe but firm plums, halved and pitted, creme fraiche (optional), fresh thyme sprig (to garnish ) (optional)

roasting chickens, rinsed and patted dry, olive oil, rosemary sprigs, chopped, fresh sage leaves, chopped, garlic, chopped, salt & freshly ground black pepper, lemon, halved, potato, cut into large pieces, carrots, cut into chunks, red bell peppers, cut into quarters

cipollini onions, peeled and halved , leaving root end intact, dark brown sugar, kosher salt, fresh thyme sprig, unsalted butter, brut champagne, fresh thyme sprigs, for garnish

italian eggplant , cut into 1-inch thick slices, red onion, cut into rounds, canola oil, avocado, halved, pitted and flesh chopped, red wine vinegar, dijon mustard, coarsely chopped oregano leaves, honey, olive oil, salt and freshly ground black pepper, lemon , zested, parsley sprigs, for garnish

baby white potato, halved, rosemary sprig (remove greens and mince), garlic clove, minced, salt and pepper, olive oil, enough to coat

orange roughy fillets, butter, melted (no margarine!), lemons, halved, paprika, fresh parsley sprigs (curly italian parsley is best)

french baguettes or 2 (350 g) baguette, cut into 1 cm slices,and toasted until golden in a moderate oven, red bell peppers, halved ,deseeded, olive oil, anchovy fillets, basil sprig (to garnish ), virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, fresh ground black pepper, rock salt

shallots, chopped, garlic, chopped, olive oil, tomatoes, halved, heads belgian endive, thinly sliced, thyme, oregano, basil, salt and pepper, to taste, sherry wine, butter, bay scallops, basil sprig (to garnish ), pasta, hot cooked ,such as penne or 1 lb fettuccine

extra virgin olive oil, butter, button mushrooms, all-purpose flour, chicken stock, skim milk, nutmeg, salt and pepper, extra virgin olive oil , 2 turns of the pan, shallot, thinly sliced, portabella mushroom caps, halved and thinly sliced, fresh mixed wild mushroom, stems trimmed and caps thinly sliced, fresh thyme, 4 sprigs, finely chopped, salt and pepper, dry white wine, extra- wide egg noodles, gruyere cheese, shredded, ablespoons chives , 12 to 15 blades, chopped

ripe fresh figs, halved, honey, divided, fresh rosemary sprigs, leaves finely chopped (optional), eggs

zucchini, halved & cut into spears, mint leaf (use a sprig for garnish), extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling, coarse salt & freshly ground black pepper

chicken stock, coarse cornmeal (slow-cooking polenta), butter, plus more for the baking dish, a handful of fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped, a few gratings of fresh nutmeg, salt and freshly ground pepper, diced soft cheese , such as goat cheese or sheep s milk ricotta, diced ripe camembert or brie, diced mild or medium cheddar , or cow s milk melting cheese, grated parmigiano-reggiano, a few sprigs of fresh rosemary, for garnish, chopped tomato or halved cherry or grape tomatoes, for garnish

strawberries, hulled and halved, a few sprigs fresh mint, sugar, spring or still mineral water, lemons, juiced

dried pasilla or red new mexico chile peppers or 1 ancho chile pepper, stemmed and seeded, water or chicken stock, to cover, dry marcona almonds, toasted, blanched hazelnuts, toasted, sweet or smoked sweet paprika, roasted piquillo peppers packed in water, drained well, thick) stale good-quality white bread, diced, garlic, grated or made into a paste, very ripe tomatoes , grated on a box grater, splash of sherry vinegar (about 1 1/2 tbsp), kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, evoo, evoo, plus more for drizzling, white or yellow potatoes, chopped or quartered, kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, stalks celery, finely chopped, fresh bay leaf, onion, finely chopped, bundle fresh parsley , tied with kitchen string, dry white wine, chicken or seafood stock, mussels or clams, scrubbed, shrimp, peeled and deveined, evoo, for drizzling, serrano ham, thick center-cut pieces cod or other sustainable white fish, sliced crusty bread , for serving, gremolata , recipe follows, garlic, halved, fresh parsley leaves, fresh thyme sprigs, leaves stripped and chopped, anchovy fillet or in hot pepper, garlic, grated, zest of 1 lemon

carrot , cut into 1/2-inch pieces, broccoli florets, cauliflower florets, skinless chicken breasts, cut in strips, olive oil, garlic, minced, minced fresh gingerroot, soy sauce, low sodium, chili flakes, red bell pepper, seeded and sliced, mushrooms, quartered, shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and halved, spinach, chopped, zucchini , cut on a bias into 1/4-inch thick slices, scallions, sliced into 1-inch lengths, cilantro sprigs, for garnish

a 12- to 14- lb turkey, neck nd giblets (excluding liver) reserved for m king gr vy, lemons, halved, fresh herb sprigs such as sage , parsley, and thyme, unsalted butter, softened, water, a 12-oz bag fresh or unthawed frozen cranberries, picked over, sugar, water, all-purpose flour, turkey giblet stock or chicken broth, garnish: fresh lemon halves and/or slices and fresh thyme and flat-leafed parsley sprigs, garnish: fresh lemon halves and/or slices and fresh thyme and flat-leafed parsley sprigs

basket ripe strawberry, washed, stemmed and halved, orange-flavored liqueur or 3 tbsp frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed, water, sugar, divided, semisweet chocolate piece, whipping cream, divided, vanilla, mint sprig, for garnish (optional)

wood chips, if desired (preferably apple , cherry, or hickory), turkey , reserve neck and giblets (excluding liver), lemons, halved, fresh herb sprigs such as sage , parsley, and thyme, unsalted butter, softened, water, fresh cranberries or 1 (12 oz) bag frozen cranberries, picked over, sugar, water, all-purpose flour, turkey giblet stock or 4 cups chicken broth, fresh lemons , halves or lemon slice, fresh thyme and flat-leafed parsley sprig