381 happy peasant Recipes

chickpeas, drain half and save half, margarine, garlic cloves, minced

extra virgin olive oil, hot italian sausage, casings removed, garlic cloves, chopped, chicken broth, crushed tomatoes, whipping cream, salt, ground black pepper, frozen green pea, leaves fresh basil , roughly torn, whole wheat penne, cooked to al dente

chili powder, garlic powder, kosher salt, black pepper, skinless chicken thighs (about 3/4 lb), chopped onion, green peppers or 1 cup red pepper, chopped, mexican-style stewed tomatoes , with cilantro, undrained, fat free chicken broth, white wine , a good 1 you drink, kidney beans, rinsed and drained, minced fresh cilantro, reduced-fat sour cream, cooked brown rice, shredded cheese (mexican blend works best )

halibut fillet, skinned, salt and pepper, olive oil, cooked lentils, sliced green olives, chopped tomatoes, chopped shallots, balsamic vinegar, reduced beef stock, chopped parsley, for garnish

white bread, crusts removed, streaky bacon, cut up into small pieces, garlic cloves (peeled ), onion (chopped ), stalks celery, chopped, carrots, chopped finely, carrots, peeled and cut into large chunks, onions or 6 small shallots, peeled & left whole, potatoes, peeled & cut into chunks, white wine (or a glug of sherry or brandy), chicken stock, herbs (fresh if you have them, dried if not, i like rosemary, thyme, sage), salt (to taste), pepper (to taste), olive oil, whole chicken

onion, butter or 2 -3 tbsp margarine, chopped assorted fresh vegetables (either italian or california blend) or 1 (1 lb) bag frozen mixed vegetables (either italian or california blend), consomme or 5 cups stock, your choice, flour, salt and pepper

white wine vinegar, shallots, peeled and sliced thin, horseradish, salt, pepper, nutmeg, mace, nasturtium buds

peasant bread (1/2 inch thick , cut from a large loaf) or 6 slices country bread (1/2 inch thick, cut from a large loaf), ripe tomatoes, sliced, balls fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced, black olives, pitted and minced, anchovy fillets, minced (optional), extra virgin olive oil , to taste, salt , to taste, fresh ground black pepper , to taste, loosely packed fresh basil leaf , torn

pork necks, onion, garlic, wine , of choice (substitute 1/2 cup of vodka for a spicy sauce), extra virgin olive oil, tomatoes (of choice), tomato paste (2 small cans), beef bouillon cubes, parmesan cheese, basil, sugar, noodles , of choice

potatoes , pared and quartered, bacon, diced, coarsely chopped green cabbage, leek, chopped, hot milk, green hot pepper sauce, salt

peasant bread (1 1/2 lb), italian turkey sausage links, butter, cremimi mushroom, quartered, onions, chopped, carrots , choped, fresh parsley, minced, fesh thyme leaves, minced, fresh sage, minced, salt, fresh ground pepper, eggs, chicken broth (14oz)

self-raising flour, butter (cubed ), baking powder, milk, egg, tomato puree, tomato ketchup, dried basil, dried oregano, fresh coriander leaves, chopped, garlic seasoning (to taste), ground sea salt, ground pepper, olive oil, parmesan cheese (grated ), smoked cheddar cheese (grated ), mozzarella cheese (sliced ), ham (chopped )

extra-virgin olive oil , 1 turn of the pan, hot italian sausage , available in bulk at butcher counter or, 2 links, casings removed, sweet italian sausage , available in bulk at butcher counter or, 4 links, casings removed, garlic, chopped , optional, chicken or vegetable broth, crushed tomatoes, heavy cream, salt and freshly ground black pepper, frozen green peas, leaves fresh basil , torn or thinly sliced, penne rigate pasta, cooked to al dente, grated italian cheese , for passing

plain yogurt, red wine vinegar, olive oil, lemon, juiced, garlic powder, paprika, salt and pepper, to taste, roma tomatoes, sliced, red onion, sliced, kirby cucumbers, sliced, capers, mint leaves, stuffed grape leaves

extra-virgin olive oil, garlic, crushed, shallot, crushed, whole red mullets, cut in half , scaled with head and tails removed, whole orata (or any type of bass), cut in 4 equal parts, scaled with head and tails removed, whole skate wing , cut in 4 equal parts, dozen manila clams, razor clams (optional), dozen mussels, langoustines, tails split (or 4 jumbo shrimp), whole seppie , remove beak (or 2 tubes of calamari, sliced into rings), baby octopus , remove beak, dry white wine, water, peeled italian tomatoes (or 1 pint vine ripe cherry tomatoes), fresh thyme, salt and pepper, dried oregano, fresh chopped parsley, basil leaves, chopped

green peppers,thin sliced, sweet red peppers,thin sliced, olive oil, salt, pepper, soft bread crumbs