156 les quatres Recipes

all-purpose flour (about 3/4 cup), unsweetened cocoa, instant espresso powder, baking powder, salt, unsalted butter, softened, granulated sugar, brown sugar, egg substitute, vanilla extract, dark chocolate (71% cocoa, such as valrhona le noir amer), powdered sugar

olive oil (more or less , if needed), fresh breadcrumbs or 1 cup store-bought dry breadcrumbs or 1 cup italian seasoned breadcrumbs, freshly grated parmesan cheese (more if needed), fennel bulbs or 2 medium onions, diced, canned crushed tomatoes in puree, boneless skinless sardines , in water, drained (king oscar or brunswick), chopped fresh parsley, salt (or to taste), fresh ground black pepper (or to taste), sprinkling crushed red pepper flakes (optional), penne , regata (or any other ridged pasta)

double crust pie crust, le sueur peas, drained, diced potatoes, drained, corn, drained, chopped onion, celery ribs, finely chopped, fat-free cream of mushroom soup, fat-free half-and-half, cooked chicken, diced, salt and pepper

filet of beef or 8 oz boneless sirloin, shallots or 1 small onion, garlic clove, butter, paprika, sunflower oil, salt, fresh ground black pepper, sour cream, dill pickles , cut into thin strips, chopped fresh italian parsley

beef brisket, garlic cloves, salt & freshly ground black pepper, vegetable oil, onions, diced (about 8 cups), turmeric, ground ginger, white pepper, bay leaves, celery, diced, tomatoes, diced, water, green moroccan olives, pitted, preserved lemons, diced , recipe follows, fresh parsley, coarsely chopped, fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped

butter, divided, yellow onion, sliced very thinly, white wine, heavy cream, granulated sugar, water, lemon juice, freshly squeezed, sherry wine vinegar, all-purpose flour, dark chicken stock or 6 cups beef stock, salt and pepper

garlic-flavored croutons (homemade or bought ), goat cheese, rounds (fresh and firm , about 1/4 lb), fresh thyme (or 1/2 tsp. dried ), chopped fresh rosemary, lettuce (either 1 kind or a mixture of firm bitter s such as curly endive, red-leaf, arugula, and le), fresh chervil , sprigs, red bell pepper, thinly sliced, tiny radish (to garnish ), red wine vinegar, fresh lemon juice, dijon mustard, garlic clove, minced (or put through a garlic press), dried tarragon, crushed (or 1 tsp. chopped fresh ), plain nonfat yogurt, olive oil, salt and pepper

extra virgin olive oil , plus, extra virgin olive oil, shallots, thinly sliced, french le puy lentils , picked over (about 1/2 lb), chicken stock or 3 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth, bay leaf, dried thyme, coarsely chopped flat leaf parsley, salt & freshly ground black pepper, pork tenderloin, cut into 8 pieces, dry white wine, dijon mustard

fig, fresh, mixed nuts (fresh in the shell , then shelled and toasted lightly), cheese (from soft to hard , we like soft), grapes, red and green and purple, pears, sliced, warm honey, for drizzling, balsamic vinegar (optional)

onion, chopped, olive oil, lentils, washed, rice, salt, coconut milk, water

french lentils , puy (400g), yellow onion, chopped, garlic, crushed, stalk celery, chopped, carrot, chopped, chopped tomatoes, water, chopped fresh parsley, dried thyme, dried chives, salt and pepper

cornmeal, water or 5 cups broth, sweet italian sausages , about a lb in all, tomato sauce, grated parmigiano, butter

radishes, diced, black beans, drained and rinsed with cool water, cucumber, diced, pineapple, diced, fresh basil (optional), fresh cilantro (optional), head of dark green lettuce , torn into bite size pieces, ripe avocado, buttermilk, honey (more to taste), vinegar, juice of 1 lime, tabasco sauce, salt, pepper

red snapper, green onions, minced, garlic clove, minced, parsley, chopped fine, lump crabmeat, shrimp, bread, soaked, butter, green onions, chopped fine, fresh mushrooms, chopped, shrimp, chopped, butter, white wine, salt and pepper

bacon, thick slices, halved crosswise and cut into thin strips, extra virgin olive oil, plump garlic cloves, thinly sliced, woodsy mushroom, thinly sliced (porcini, portobello, or button mushrooms are recommended), cooked white beans (such as cannellini or aztec), dry white wine, dried tarragon (or a combination) or 1/2-1 tsp dried thyme (or a combination), hot red pepper flakes (or a pinch or two of cayenne pepper), salt, fresh ground black pepper, eggs

mayonnaise, sweet relish, chopped onion, mustard, olive oil, salt, pepper, sugar

boneless skinless chicken breasts, fresh orange juice, fresh lemon juice, unbleached flour, salt, smoked spanish paprika, fresh ground black pepper, orange zest, brown sugar, pure orange extract, chicken stock, corn oil, heirloom orange, sliced for garnish

avocado, ripe, mashed, mayonnaise, juice of 1 lemon, garlic clove, crushed, salt, black pepper, freshly ground, anchovy paste, heavy cream