190 homemade and good for Recipes

fat unpeeled garlic cloves (1 2/3 to 2 cups) or an equivalent amount of smaller cloves, plus 1 tsp minced garlic, olive oil, a first -or second-cut beef brisket (about 5 lb), trimmed of excess fat, wiped with a damp paper towel, and patted dry, red wine vinegar, chicken broth, preferably homemade or good-quality low-sodium purchased, fresh thyme sprigs, or 2 tsp dried leaves, fresh rosemary sprigs, plus 1 tsp chopped leaves, salt and freshly ground black pepper, grated lemon zest

pork butt, whole pieces, not ground , fatty is good, fresh garlic cloves, garlic powder (yes, powder , too!), salt (we use kosher ), accent seasoning, white sugar (some people use brown sugar, we don tsp), fresh ground coarse black pepper, some people use a little marjoram , we don tsp

whole milk, heavy cream, kosher salt, good white wine vinegar, cheese cloth, baguette, cut in thin slices (i like to cut on an angle for presentation purposes), olive oil, garlic clove (optional), arugula (optional), ricotta cheese, lemon zest, fresh lemon juice (more or less to taste), scallions, fine diced (white and green parts ), fresh basil, chopped, fresh parsley, chopped, fresh thyme, salt, pepper, tomatoes, cut in thick slices (you should be able to get about 16 slices), olive oil, salt, pepper

good bacon or pancetta, diced, chicken, cut in 8ths, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, carrots, cut diagonally in 1-inch pieces, yellow onion, sliced, chopped garlic, cognac or good brandy, good dry red wine such as burgundy, good chicken stock, preferably homemade, fresh thyme sprigs, unsalted butter, at room temperature, divided, all-purpose flour, frozen small whole onions, cremini mushrooms, stems removed and thickly sliced

good sized portions of cod fillet, skin on, fresh yeast, beer..whatever you have to hand, flour, salt, flour for dusting fish, oil for deep-frying, homemade deep fried chips, homemade tartare sauce(see recipe )

good bacon or 4 slices ham, thinly sliced, oil, extra for onions, all-purpose flour, homemade chicken stock or 1 3/4 cups low sodium chicken broth, meat gravy mix, preferably spicy and with pimentos, vegetable oil, bone-in rib pork loin chops, 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick, salt & fresh ground pepper, onions, halved and sliced thin, garlic, minced, minced fresh thyme leave, bay leaf

ground beef (for vegetarians you can substitute tofu for the and it turns out good.), green pepper, onion, head garlic, diced tomatoes or 4 (14 1/2 oz) cans crushed tomatoes, chili beans, chili powder, thyme, cayenne pepper (depending on desired spicyness. don tsp add much more than this it gets real hot), salt and pepper

good beef consomme, homemade best , the kind that will gel when chilled, dozen oysters, shucked , with the juice, thick white bread, toasted, cut in rounds, egg yolks, compound butter, softened unsalted butter, mace, nutmeg, fresh ground pepper, tabasco, a lemon juiced, chopped parsley

chicken wings (cut off tail ), onion powder, garlic powder, seasoning salt, paprika, red peppers or 2 tsp chili powder, mayonnaise, sour cream, blue cheese (good quality & crumbled ), splashes white zinfandel wine, salt, garlic powder, black pepper

artichokes, lemons, cut in half, cooked bay shrimp, cream cheese, at room temperature, mayonnaise, preferably homemade (good quality ), grated parmesan cheese, shallot, minced, minced celery leaves, fresh lemon juice, minced tarragon, minced basil, worcestershire sauce, celery salt

good-quality bacon, cut into small sticks, beef sirloin tip , thinly sliced on the diagonal and then coarsely chopped, homemade rich beef broth or 4 cups homemade beef stock, chipotle chiles in adobo, bay leaves, sea salt, ground pepper, dried beans, soaked, cooked and drained (red beans, or black beans or white beans) or 2 cups beans, canned & drained (red beans, or black beans or white beans), chopped cilantro, spring onions , sliced horizontally, serrano chilies or 2 jalapeno chiles, minced, limes, quartered, avocado , slices

good olive oil, pancetta, 1/2-inch-diced, chopped yellow onions, diced) carrots (3 carrots), diced) celery (3 stalks ), diced) peeled butternut squash, minced garlic (4 cloves), chopped fresh thyme leaves, diced tomatoes , such as pomi, chicken stock, preferably homemade, bay leaf, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, cannellini beans, drained and rinsed, cooked small pasta , such as tubetti, fresh baby spinach leaves, good dry white wine, store-bought pesto, garlic bruschetta, freshly grated parmesan cheese , for serving, french baguette, good olive oil, garlic , cut in half lengthwise

good ground beef (not too lean), salt, pepper, yellow onion, diced, mushrooms, fresh sliced into big chunks, very dry sherry, hot sauce (i use pick-a-peppa or tabasco), worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, olive oil, arborio rice, beef broth (homemade , or enrich standard beef broth with knorr beef concentrate), parmesan cheese, grated, sour cream, butter, chives, chopped

good quality chicken broth (or homemade ), star anise (or substitute 1/4 tsp. anise seeds, fennel seeds, or caraway seeds for a similar flavor), cinnamon stick (optional), garlic, minced, minced fresh ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, crushed red pepper flakes (optional), sirloin steaks (slice very thin across the grain), frozen shrimp (fresh is good , too), white onion (thinly sliced ), leaves bok choy (optional), green onion (sliced into little rounds), cilantro (2 fresh sprigs) or 1/4 cup basil (2 fresh sprigs) or 1/4 cup mint leaf (2 fresh sprigs), bean sprouts, lime (to squeeze over soup)

good olive oil, chopped yellow onion (2 onions), red bell peppers, cored and sliced into 1/2-inch strips, minced garlic (4 to 6 cloves), white basmati rice, good chicken stock, preferably homemade, saffron threads, crushed, crushed red pepper flakes, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, licorice-flavored liqueur (recommended : pernod), cooked lobster meat, kielbasa, sliced 1/4 to 1/2-inch thick, frozen peas, minced fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, lemons, cut into wedges

good quality whole wheat bread , toasted. (i make my own), hummus (store-bought or homemade ), pesto sauce, mixed with, light mayonnaise, good quality deli roasted turkey, sliced thin, ripe avocado, sliced, ripe tomato, fried apple-smoked bacon, salt & pepper

six premium all beef hot dogs, good chili (homemade is best , if you have it), bacon, cooked and crumbled, shredded cheddar cheese , or nacho ceese sauce, chopped onions, in.) flour toritllas, relish , mustard, kraut, slaw