838 leighdear goes main course Recipes

shrimp (26 to 40 count per lb), fennel bulb, olive oil, garlic, 2 crushed and 3 finely chopped, dry white wine, water, kosher salt or sea salt, thick slab bacon, rind removed and cut into 1/3 inch dice, onion, thinly sliced, fennel seed, finely chopped, crushed red pepper flakes (optional), yukon gold potatoes , maine,pei or 1 1/2 lbs other potatoes, peeled,quartered and sliced 1/4 inch thick, whole canned tomatoes , with their juice,finely chopped, heavy cream, fresh ground black pepper

olive oil, dried bay leaves, garlic cloves, finely chopped (1 tbsp), onions, cut into 3/4-inch dice (14 oz), green bell pepper, cut into 1/2 inch dice (6 oz), ground allspice, yukon gold potatoes , maine, pei or 2 lbs other potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/3 inch thick, traditional fish stock (as a last resort) or 4 cups water (as a last resort), canned whole tomatoes with juice, cut into 1/2-inch dice (from a 28-oz can), spicy portuguese chourico or 6 oz andouille sausages, casing removed and sliced 1/4 inch thick, kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper, skinless silver hake , cod, haddock or 2 lbs bass fillets, pinbones removed, coarsely chopped fresh italian parsley (to garnish )

white cake mix , prepared in advance as directed or 1 purchased angel food cake or 1 poundcake or 1 sponge cake, cream cheese, softened, sugar, fresh raspberries, semisweet chocolate , grated coursely or 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

vegetable oil, onions , coursely chopped, garlic cloves, crushed, green pepper , coursely chopped, mushroom, sliced, celery, sliced, chopped tomatoes, red kidney beans, drained, bulgar wheat, tomato puree, vegetable stock (instant bouillion works well), oregano, chili powder, ground cumin, ground coriander, mint (optional), basil (optional), english mustard, vegan worcestershire sauce

tomatoes, cored & quartered, coursely chopped carrots (optional), coursely chopped celery (optional), coursely chopped onions, garlic , coursely chopped, balsamic vinegar, bay leaf, fresh thyme, oregano, basil, parsley, fresh ground pepper, salt (or less )

boneless chicken breast , cut into strips, ground cumin, salt, vegetable oil, onion , coursely chopped, green bell pepper , coursely chopped, garlic, minced, instant rice, picante sauce, chicken broth, monterey jack cheese, tomato, seeded &,chopped, sliced black olives

fresh chicken (chopped into small parts , or 4-8 fresh chicken thighs), soy sauce, dark soy sauce (or 1 more tbsp. regular soy sauce), fish sauce, sherry wine (cooking sherry works well too), brown sugar, black peppercorns (crushed with pestle & mortar,, or coursely ground with coffee grinder or pepper mill), garlic cloves, minced, rice vinegar (or other type of vinegar ( white, white wine, or apple cider), brown sugar, lightly packed, garlic cloves, minced, fresh red chilies, minced or 1/3-1/2 tsp dried crushed chili or 1/3-1/2 tsp cayenne pepper, fish sauce, soy sauce

olive oil, green onions, chopped, wild rice, mild cheddar cheese, grated, zucchini, diced, frozen sweet peas, fresh chives , coursely chopped, fresh parsley , coursely chopped, salt and pepper, black olive tapenade

ground beef (feeds up to 4, not much left over), prepared stuffing (chicken flavored and smashed, almost bread-crumb like), barbecue sauce (your favorite brand , of course), water, egg, white onion (chopped , and optional, of course)

millet or 1 cup brown rice, cooked, fruit, pureed (berries, apricots, apples, bananas, etc), juice (orange or apple), nuts , coursely chopped ( , almonds, brazil , etc)

sugar (white or brown , experiment!), margarine (of course, i use a vegan 1, earth balance), applesauce, vanilla extract, egg substitute (for 2 eggs), unbleached white flour (could also try whole wheat pastry), baking powder, salt, semi-sweet chocolate chips (see note ), almonds (sliced, slivered or chopped ) or 1/4-1/3 cup additional 1/4 cup. chocolate chips, peanut butter, margarine, vanilla, unbleached white flour, sugar, egg substitute (for 1 egg)

sea salt and pepper, elbow macaroni , small shell pasta (4 cups dry pasta) or 1 lb farfalle pasta, cooked al-dente 6-8 minutes (4 cups dry pasta), milk, unsalted butter, divided, flour, gruyere , fontina or 1 cup monterey jack cheese, grated, extra-sharp cheddar cheese, grated, fresh parmesan cheese, grated (not canned ), fresh ground black pepper, nutmeg or 1/4 tsp a pinch cayenne, cooked maine lobster meat , reserve any juices (can sub cooked and peeled crawfish tail meat), panko breadcrumbs or 1 cup crushed ritz cracker, fresh parsley or 1 tbsp cilantro, chopped

unsalted butter , plus, onion (5 to 6 oz), finely diced, tarragon , leaves picked and coarsely chopped (2 tsp), italian parsley , leaves picked and coarsely chopped (2 tbsp), peeled raw maine shrimp or raw scallops or cooked crabmeat or lobster meat, cut into 1/2-inch dice, kosher or sea salt, freshly ground black pepper, live 1 1/2 to 2 1/2-lb hard shell select lobsters, ritz crackers , common crackers, oyster crackers, or dried corn bread, crumbled

unsalted butter, plus 3 tablespoons, melted, for brushing, onion (5 to 6 oz), finely diced, tarragon , leaves picked and coarsely chopped (2 tsp), italian parsley , leaves picked and coarsely chopped (2 tbsp), peeled raw maine shrimp or raw scallops or cooked crabmeat or lobster meat, cut into 1/2-inch dice, kosher or sea salt, freshly ground black pepper, live 1 1/2 to 2 1/2-lb hard shell select lobsters, common crackers , oyster crackers, or dried corn bread, crumble

pretzels (you can mix mini and sticks), vegetable oil or 3/4 cup canola oil, ranch dressing mix, lemon pepper (i prefer the course kind with lemon zest), garlic salt, garlic powder, cayenne pepper (depending how spicy you like it)

chuck steaks or 2 pork steaks, olive oil, salt, white onions , course chopped pieces, green pepper , course chopped pieces, barbecue sauce, apricot preserves, whole wheat buns or 4 rolls or 4 tortillas

noodles, head garlic, minced, onions , chopped into course pieces, extra virgin olive oil, diced tomatoes, frozen peas , broccoli, and green bean mix (fresh, of course, also works), fresh spinach , to taste, dried basil (or to taste), salt and pepper, to taste, parmesan cheese , to taste

chicken stock , homade is best, eggs, beaten, unbleached white flour, cornmeal, salt, fresh ground black pepper, oil (for frying ), chicken thighs, skinned ,boned,defatted,cut bite sized, catfish nuggets , cut bite sized, hot italian sausage or 3 sweet italian sausage links, cut bite sized, smoked sausage , cut bite sized, chopped or shredded beef (amazing beef # 46982 is great to have on hand.), yellow onions , coursley chopped, green bell pepper, seeded ,coursely chopped, stalks celery, thinly sliced, baby carrots , cut in two lengthwise, garlic, minced, fresh ginger, grated, tomatoes, blanched,skinned ,coursely chopped, yukon gold potatoes , don tsp peel,just scrub them,cut into 3/8 inch cubes, cayenne, crushed red pepper flakes, worcestershire sauce, fresh lime juice, salt & freshly ground black pepper, masa harina, mixed with, cold chicken stock, instant potato flakes