42 homemade hand Recipes

dolmades, olive oil, sweet yellow onion, minced, converted long-grain rice (instant ), sea salt , to taste, pine nuts (optional), currants, fresh mint , parsley and dill, minced, lemons, juiced, grape leaves, homemade vegetable stock, leek. sliced and rinsed clean, sweet onion, peeled and chopped, carrots , scrubbed and chopped, stalks celery, rinsed and chopped, crimini mushrooms, rinsed and quartered, roma tomatoes, rinsed and quartered, head fennel rinsed, and chopped, handful fresh parsley, handful fresh thyme, handful fresh oregano, black peppercorns, sea salt , to taste

olive oil, more for drizzling, onion, chopped, garlic cloves, minced, tomato paste, ground cumin, kosher salt, more to taste, ground black pepper, ground chili powder or cayenne, more to taste, vegetable stock (recipe below ), split red lentils, carrot, peeled and diced, juice of 1/2 lemon, more to taste, chopped fresh cilantro, homemade vegetable stock, leek. sliced and rinsed clean, sweet onions, peeled and chopped, carrots , scrubbed and chopped, stalks celery, rinsed and chopped, crimini mushrooms, rinsed and quartered, roma tomatoes, rinsed and quartered, head fennel (about 1 lb.), rinsed, and chopped, handful fresh parsley, handful fresh thyme, handful fresh oregano, black peppercorns, kosher salt to taste

olive oil, sweet onion, finely chopped, garlic cloves, smashed, grated fresh ginger, celery rib, thinly sliced crosswise, sweet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced (i prefer jewel yams, the darker they are, the sweeter they are), vegetable stock (recipe below ), chipotle in adobo sauce, seeded and minced, kosher salt and freshly ground white pepper, flour tortillas, cut into 1/2-inch strips, fried in a little oil and sprinkled with cinnamon sugar, cilantro sprigs for garnish (optional), homemade vegetable stock, leek. sliced and rinsed clean, sweet onions, peeled and chopped, carrots , scrubbed and chopped, stalks celery, rinsed and chopped, crimini mushrooms, rinsed and quartered, roma tomatoes, rinsed and quartered, head fennel (about 1 lb.), rinsed, and chopped, handful fresh parsley, handful fresh thyme, handful fresh oregano, black peppercorns, kosher salt to taste

unsalted butter, shallot, minced, summer yellow squash, cubed, homemade vegetable stock (recipe below ), splash of cream, mild curry powder , sea salt and white pepper, to taste, squirt of fresh lemon juice, leek, sliced and rinsed clean, sweet onion, peeled and chopped, carrots , scrubbed and chopped, stalks celery, rinsed and chopped, crimini mushrooms, rinsed and quartered, roma tomatoes, rinsed and quartered, head fennel (about 1 lb.), rinsed, and chopped, handful fresh parsley, handful fresh thyme, handful fresh oregano, black peppercorns, sea salt, ear fresh corn , kernels cut off, unsalted butter, fresh thyme leaves, sea salt & white pepper, to taste, white truffle flavored extra virgin olive oil , to drizzle

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 )

ground turkey, egg, salt (or to taste), granulated garlic, black pepper, grated parmesan cheese, dried parsley, crushed, bread crumbs (for the meatballs), bread crumbs (for the plate), chicken stock (homemade or from the store ), tiny pasta, or more if you like, handfuls of baby spinach, chopped

unsalted butter, onion, chopped, garlic, crushed, celery rib, chopped, carrots, peeled and chopped, a butternut squash, peeled and chopped, parsnip, peeled and chopped, yukon gold potato, peeled and chopped, fresh thyme leaves, kosher salt , white pepper and fresh ground nutmeg, to taste, homemade roasted chicken stock - enough to cover vegetables, splash of organic heavy cream, handful of grated parmigiano-reggiano

baked cheddar broccoli rice cups, thanks to fountain ave. grill: http://fountainavenuekitchen.com/baked-cheddar-broccoli-rice-cups, simple to whip up with ingredients you have on hand, this side is a sure kid-pleaser that adults will enjoy as well. i employ 1 of my favorite kitchen tricks with this recipe: any time i use frozen broccoli or spinach that needs to be thawed and drained well, i put it inside a tea towel and literally wring it out. you will be surprised by how much water is released, and getting rid of it will prevent your finished product from becoming soggy., vary the cheese if you like or bake in a casserole dish or jumbo muffins tins. for my better-for-you ranch dressing, quick-cooking rice , like minute rice (can substitute about 2 cups regular, cooked rice and omit the 1 cup stock below), chicken stock, frozen, chopped broccoli, thawed and excess water squeezed out, shredded cheddar cheese, divided, homemade ranch dressing (see recipe), or store bought, eggs, lightly beaten, salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, low-fat buttermilk, chobani 2% plain yogurt, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, canola or olive oil, kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, minced chives, whisk all ingredients together ., dressing will keep for a week or so, covered, in the refrigerator., if you prefer a thicker dressing , use approximately 1/4 cup of buttermilk depending on your personal preference and intended use.

boneless skinless chicken breasts (approx . 2-1/2 lbs), bay leaves, low sodium chicken broth (or homemade ), white onion cut in half , half quartered and other half diced, dried chile anchos, dried pasilla chiles, epazote (or about 4 fresh ), cinnamon, ground black pepper, sea salt, garlic , minced, tomatoes, ears corn , husks removed and cleaned , cut in 3 , last 1 in 2, potatoes , peeled cut into quarters, carrots, peeled, and sliced, zucchini , ends removed amd sliced, then halved, handful greenbeans , approx 4-6 oz , ends removed, salt to taste, cilantro ,chopped, lime, quartered, avocado, cored and chopped

white flour, warm water (not hot but not cool either), bulk yeast (or 1 packet of yeast), sugar, vegetable oil, salt

butternut squash, extra virgin olive oil, divided, unsalted butter, divided, minced shallot, arborio rice, dry white wine, kosher salt and white pepper, homemade chicken stock, freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano , plus some shaved for garnish, handfuls wild baby arugula, splash of aged balsamic, splash of extra virgin olive oil, candied walnuts, note- please see my recipe for the walnuts posted here, baby spinach gorgonzola and fresh raspberry salad

dry white wine, honey , plus 2 tsp (see homemade lavender ), fresh lemon juice (preferably from meyer lemons), chopped fresh lemon zest, chopped fresh lemon verbena (optional), granulated sugar, mixed baby lettuce greens (4 generous handfuls), fresh peach, fresh nectarine, fresh raspberry (or fresh berries of your choice), sliced fresh lemon verbena or lemon balm or mint leaf, for garnish

dried chickpeas , picked through and rinsed, baking powder, onion, coarsely chopped, garlic cloves, smashed, cumin seeds, toasted and ground, coriander seeds, toasted and ground, red pepper flakes, handfuls fresh flat-leaf parsley, leaves coarsely chopped, handful fresh cilantro, leaves coarsely chopped, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, vegetable oil, for frying, warm pita bread, store bought or homemade recipe follows, tahini sauce , recipe follows, shredded lettuce , sliced tomatoes, chopped cucumbers

peanut butter, hummus (homemade or bought ), fresh ginger, minced & pressed, fresh cloves garlic, pressed, spicy mustard, garlic chili paste, kosher salt, juice of 1 lime, rice vinegar, fish sauce (the best you can afford), fresh orange juice, handful of minced fresh mint , cilantro, & basil leaves

olive oil, onion, diced, carrots, diced, cooked lentils (canned or homemade ), salt and pepper, a few minced garlic cloves, greens, such as spinach and arugula, handful cilantro, eggs

ground sirloin, worcestershire, a handful chopped flat leaf parsley, shallot or boiling onion, minced, crumbled blue cheese, extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling, steak seasoning , or, coarse salt and black pepper, crusty rolls, split, romaine lettuce leaves, vine ripe tomato slices, blue cheese dressing (homemade or store bought )

coriander seeds, cumin seeds, garlic, peeled and crushed, thick slice) of ginger, peeled and roughly chopped, ground beef, handful fresh cilantro, minced (about 2 tbsp), plus 2 tablespoons for sauce, store-bought or homemade garam masala , recipe follows, baking soda, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, dried cherries, finely chopped, toasted cashews, chopped, grapeseed or canola oil, plain yogurt, lime, juiced, cinnamon sticks (if you have the kind you get at indian stores, it s about 3 tbsp of bark bits), green cardamom pods, shelled , husks discarded (about 2 tbsp of seeds), black cardamom pods, shelled , husks discarded (about 1 tbsp of seeds), optional

butter , plus some to grease pan and dot top of cake, chicken stock, grain white rice, grated grana padano cheese or parmigiano-reggiano, salt and freshly grated black pepper, evoo, baby fennel , or 1 bulb fennel, trimmed and chopped, garlic, chopped, onion, chopped, handful golden raisins , optional, chopped fresh herbs (tarragon, thyme and parsley), swiss chard, stemmed and chopped, freshly grated nutmeg, dry white wine, homemade or panko breadcrumbs