113 kosher california Recipes

unsalted butter, sliced leeks, white parts only, minced garlic, butternut squash, peeled and roughly diced, diced apples, peeled and roughly, chicken stock, sea salt , preferably gray salt, fennel seed, coriander seeds, black peppercorns, crushed red pepper flakes, pure california chili powder (about .5-oz), kosher salt, ground cinnamon

wagon wheel macaroni, mayonnaise, use approx (3/4 of jar or the whole thing), chili powder, less (to taste), kosher salt (to taste), fresh coarse ground black pepper (to taste), white onion, diced, fresh jalapenos, diced (optional), green bell peppers, diced, red bell pepper, diced, orange bell pepper, diced, white and yellow corn, drained, red kidney beans, drained and rinsed, sliced black olives (early california), oscar mayer pre-cooked chicken strips (oven roasted)

extra-virgin olive oil, mixed fresh mushrooms such as chanterelle , shiitake, oyster, cremini, and white, trimmed, then quartered if large, chopped shallot, minced garlic plus 1 whole clove, peeled, unsalted butter, chopped fresh thyme, kosher salt, black pepper, leek (white and pale green parts only), thinly sliced crosswise, celery ribs, thinly sliced crosswise, carrot , thinly sliced crosswise, turkish or 1/2 california bay leaf, crushed coriander seeds, concentrated brown chicken stock (see cooks note, below), sherry vinegar, a bouquet garni of 2 sprigs thyme and 2 sprigs flat-leaf parsley tied together with kitchen string, crottins* (small aged goat cheese rounds) at room temperature, mixed salad greens such as radicchio , frisee, and arugula, torn into bite-size pieces (8 cups), grilled or toasted slices of country bread

unsalted butter, light brown sugar, water, peeled and finely grated fresh ginger, kosher salt sea salt, ground ginger, whole blanched almonds or 1 cup natural california almonds, dried berries or 1 cup dried cherries or 1 cup dried cranberries or 1 cup dried mango or 1 cup dried apricots or 1 cup dried apples or 1 cup dried pears or 1 cup other dried fruit

ripe california avocado (preferably hass), fresh lemon juice, fresh chives, minced, kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper, white bread (very thin slices , pepperidge farms is what we used), mayonnaise, prepared horseradish, purchased thinly sliced roast beef or 1/2 lb premade thinly sliced rare roast beef

coarse fresh bread crumbs from a baguette, grated parmigiano-reggiano (1/2 oz), dry white wine, water, onion, sliced, turkish or 1/4 california bay leaf, salt, black pepper, sea scallops , tough muscle removed from side of each if necessary and scallops cut into 3/4-inch pieces, mushrooms , halved lengthwise, then thinly sliced lengthwise, unsalted butter, heavy cream, egg yolk, all-purpose flour, kosher salt to stabilize scallop shells (if using), minced fresh flat-leaf parsley

ripe avocados, seeded , california are best, salsa, serrano pepper, seeded and minced, red onion, diced, tomato, diced, cilantro, diced fine, fresh lime wedge, kosher salt, white pepper, crushed dried oregano

bone-in beef short ribs, kosher salt, dried california chile peppers, stemmed and seeded, dried pasilla chile peppers, stemmed and seeded, dried ancho chile peppers, stemmed and seeded, tomatoes, cored and quartered, white onion, quartered, garlic, black peppercorns, achiote paste (available at latin markets), cumin seeds, freshly ground pepper, corn tortillas, warmed, pickled red onions, for topping (below ), lime wedges, for serving

boneless country ham, honey , for glazing ham, thyme, chopped fine, stalks celery, fennel seed, coriander seed, peppercorn, red pepper flakes, pure california sweet chili powder (if your chili powder is spicy and hot, cut back on the amount, california chiles are almost sweet, n), kosher salt, ground cinnamon

fennel seed, coriander seed, black peppercorns, red pepper flakes, pure california chili powder (1 oz), kosher salt, ground cinnamon

english cucumbers (3 1/2 lb total), peeled and sliced, cold water, distilled white vinegar, kosher salt, ripe california avocado, peeled and pitted, fresh lime juice, plain yogurt, wasabi paste (or 1 1/2 tsp wasabi powder mixed with 1/2 tsp water), or to taste, chopped fresh chives, ice cubes, garnish: finely chopped fresh chives

ripe california avocado (preferably hass), fresh lemon juice, fresh chives, minced, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, very thin slices white sandwich bread, mayonnaise, purchased or premade thinly sliced rare roast beef

heads garlic, extra-virgin olive oil, turkish or 1 1/2 california bay leaves, onion, finely chopped (1 cup), carrot, finely chopped (1/2 cup), celery rib, finely chopped (1/2 cup), spanish chorizo (cured spiced pork sausage), casing removed and sausage finely chopped (1/3 cup), drained canned diced tomatoes (from a 14 1/2-oz can), tomato paste, dried hot red-pepper flakes, black pepper, dry white wine, reduced-sodium chicken broth (8 fl oz), hard-shelled clams such as littlenecks (less than 2 inches in diameter), shucked, reserving 2/3 cup juices, vegetable oil for oiling grill, thick) bone-in rib pork chops, kosher salt, chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

butternut squash (preferably 1 large squash), gray salt, freshly ground black pepper, unsalted butter, chopped fresh sage leaves, granulated sugar, balsamic vinegar, dark unsulfured molasses, toasted spice rub , recipe follows, fennel seeds, coriander seeds, peppercorns, red pepper flakes, pure california chili powder, kosher salt, ground cinnamon

cheese tortellini or tortelloni, red wine vinegar, extra-virgin olive oil, garlic, pressed or smashed, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, grape tomatoes, pitted california black olives, halved or quartered small bocconcini mozzarella, marinara sauce or pesto sauce for dipping, optional

fennel bulb (sometimes called anise), sliced pancetta, chopped, extra-virgin olive oil, onion, chopped, turnip, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces, carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces, cabbage, cored and chopped (2 cups), rind cut from a wedge of parmigiano-reggiano (optional), yellow summer squash or zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch pieces, boiling potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces, fresh thyme, bay leaf (not california ), salt, water, frozen baby lima beans, haricots verts or other thin green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces, cannellini or other white beans, drained and rinsed, baby spinach (5 cups), garlic cloves, kosher salt, fresh basil leaves, extra-virgin olive oil, grated parmesan (1/3 cup)

tangerine juice , or orange juice, lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, gray salt, yellow beets (about 1 lb), stems removed, red beets (about 1 lb), stems removed, extra-virgin olive oil, gray salt and freshly ground black pepper, baby leaf spinach, whole piece blue cheese, frozen, napa-style toasted spice rub almonds , recipe follows, almonds, napa style spice rub , recipe follows, fennel seeds, coriander seeds, peppercorns, red pepper flakes, pure california chile powder, kosher salt, ground cinnamon

rabbit (thawed if frozen), cut into 8 serving pieces, unsalted butter, dry white wine, fat-free chicken broth, chopped garlic, fresh thyme, kosher salt, bay leaf (not california ), red onions (1/2 lb total ), leeks, white and pale green parts only, cut into 1/2-inch-thick rounds, carrots, cut diagonally into 1/2-inch-thick slices, boiling potatoes (about 8), haricots verts or regular green beans, cut diagonally into 2-inch pieces