121 light california Recipes

heads garlic, toasted california walnuts, lightly crushed, japanese (panko ) breadcrumbs, chopped fresh parsley, chopped fresh thyme, unsalted butter, softened, unsalted butter, shallot, thinly sliced, fresh spinach, fresh brussels sprouts , split in half lengthwise, leeks, white parts only, sliced into thin rings, whole chicken breasts with skin, olive oil , or as needed, pomegranate , seeds only (optional)

two 6-oz cans) chunk light tuna, drained and flaked, chopped canned artichoke hearts, chopped california ripe olives, reduced-fat mayonnaise, lemon juice, chopped fresh oregano or 1/2 tsp dried

milk, moulard duck breasts* (1 3/4 to 2 lb total ), kosher salt or 2 tsp table salt, black pepper, chopped fresh thyme or 1/4 tsp dried, crumbled, chopped fresh marjoram or 1/8 tsp dried, crumbled, ground allspice, ground ginger, tawny port, cognac or other brandy, heavy cream, egg, lightly beaten, shelled pistachios (2 1/2 oz), dry red wine, red-wine vinegar, sugar, kosher salt or 1/4 tsp table salt, fresh thyme sprig, turkish or 1/2 california bay leaf, shallots, peeled and trimmed, sheets pork fatback (without rind), cut from about a 5- by 8-inch slab (6 oz) by butcher, or caul fat

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

italian bread (about 2 to 3 inches in diameter), cut into 20 slices, about 1/2 inch thick, garlic cloves, halved crosswise, salt, freshly ground black pepper, extra-virgin olive oil, balls fresh , lightly salted mozzarella, prepared basil pesto (see cooks notes), mascarpone, softened, pitted black olives (mediterranean-style or canned california), ends trimmed and each olive cut crosswise into thirds, roasted red bell peppers, drained, patted dry , and cut into thin strips

beef chuck roast, roasted poblano chilies (skin and seeds removed), finely chopped, sweet yellow onion, chopped, olive oil, chili powder, ground cumin, kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper to taste, garlic, minced, turkish bay leaf, water, a few sprigs of fresh cilantro, new mexico/california dried red chiles, water, olive oil, sweet yellow onion, finely minced, garlic, finely minced, flour, kosher salt to taste, ground cumin , to taste, fresh tomatoes, pureed (or 1 small can organic tomato sauce), fresh corn tortillas , each warmed in a pan with a little oil to soften, grated monterey jack cheese, grated sharp cheddar cheese, chopped green onions, fresh cilantro, light sour cream, homemade guacamole , if desired

olive oil, bacon, finely chopped, chopped shallots, chopped button mushrooms, salt, ground black pepper, worcestershire sauce, egg, lightly beaten, ground beef (10% fat), gorgonzola (or blue cheese), divided into 16 portions, california walnut halves, dinner rolls

yukon gold potatoes (2 to 3), left unpeeled, onion, chopped (2 cups), vegetable oil, salt, black pepper, egg, lightly beaten, chopped fresh dill, bone-in back portion veal breast (3 or 4 ribs), salt, black pepper, vegetable oil, dry white wine, reduced-sodium chicken broth (14 fl oz), turkish bay leaves or 1 california, heavy cream, cornstarch, chopped fresh dill, fresh lemon juice , or to taste

fresh grapefruit juice, fresh lime juice, grated peeled fresh ginger, vegetable oil, pink or red grapefruit, white grapefruit, hazelnuts, lightly toasted and any loose skins rubbed off, unsalted butter, firm-ripe california avocados, fresh lime juice, shrimp (8 to 10), shelled and deveined, vegetable oil, baby spinach (2 oz), trimmed sprouts (preferably radish)

two 4-lb slabs pork spare ribs , st. louis style-cut, ground cumin, granulated garlic, onion powder, paprika, kosher salt, ground black pepper, ancho chile powder, tequila bbq sauce , for serving, recipe follows, california/new mexico dried chile, tomato paste, light brown sugar, white tequila, lime juice, minced fresh garlic, molasses, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

shrimp, shelled and deveined, sea salt, vegetable oil, fresh unsweetened coconut cream , procedure follows, chu-chi chile paste , recipe follows, fish sauce (namm pla), palm sugar or light brown sugar, fresh red bird chiles or serrano chiles, 1/2 seeded, 1/2 not, and slivered, fresh mint leaves , sliced into thin strands, kaffir lime leaves , sliced into thin strands, or 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro leaves, sea salt, garlic, minced, minced cilantro roots and stems, dried new mexico (or california) chile , softened in warm water and seeded, dried de arbol or japones chiles, softened in warm water, dried shrimp , softened in warm water and pureed (optional), thai white peppercorns , dry roasted and ground, caraway seeds , dry-roasted and ground, minced galangal or 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger, stalk lemongrass, green parts and hard outer layers removed, minced, grated kaffir lime zest or 1 tbsp grated regular lime zest, shallots, minced, fresh grated coconut flakes, fermented shrimp paste or 1 tbsp red miso

all-purpose flour, sugar, salt, cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, grated lemon zest, egg yolk, pure vanilla extract, water, cream cheese, softened, sugar, cinnamon, ricotta cheese, egg plus 1 large white, lightly beaten, salt, water, dry white wine, sugar, vanilla bean , split lengthwise, lemon zest, dried fig, trimmed , halved lengthwise if large, dried california apricot, dried sour cherries

tomato sauce, ketchup, fresh lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, tarragon vinegar or 1/4 cup white wine vinegar, worcestershire sauce, bottled prepared horseradish, light brown sugar, garlic clove, minced, cayenne pepper, kosher salt, cauliflower, cut into florets, carrots , sliced on the diagonal 1/3 inch thick, celery ribs, sliced on the diagonal 1/2 inch think, white wine vinegar, button mushroom, stems trimmed, drained pepperoncini pepper, italian tuna packed in oil, drained, rolled anchovies over capers, canned california black olives, pitted and drained, spanish olives with pimento, drained, kosher dill pickles, cut into thin spears, pickling onions, drained, marinated artichoke hearts, drained

chopped smoked sun-dried tomatoes (may substitute an unsmoked dried tomato), garlic, sliced green onions and lightly packed basil leaves, pre-strained plain greek yogurt, sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, chopped california walnuts, toasted, divided

semisweet chocolate, chopped, unsalted butter, softened, eggs, separated, cream of tartar, sugar, cold heavy cream, vanilla extract, california red seedless grapes, brioche roll, extra-virgin olive oil, sugar, navel orange , cut into 1/4 -inch-thick slices, buttered popcorn , lightly salted, salted roasted cashews, fresh mint buds, fleur de sel, extra-virgin olive oil

shredded cooked chicken breasts, bottled barbecue sauce, california-style pizza dough (tony s pizza dough), unbleached bread flour, sliced white onion, minced garlic, red bell pepper , halved lengthwise, seeded, deribbed, and cut into thin strips, coarsely shredded sharp cheddar cheese, lightly packed fresh cilantro leaves

refrigerated angel hair pasta, olive oil-flavored cooking spray, mushrooms, quartered, julienne-cut ready -to-eat sun-dried tomatoes (such as california sun dry), minced garlic (about 5 cloves), very thinly sliced prosciutto (about 4 slices), sliced crosswise into 1/2-inch strips, dry white wine or fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth, fat-free , less-sodium chicken broth, frozen baby green peas, thawed, freshly ground black pepper, refrigerated light alfredo sauce (such as buitoni), shredded fresh parmesan cheese

dried california figs, pitted and roughly chopped, honey, lemon juice, warm water, balsamic vinegar, unsalted butter , for the glaze, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, extra-virgin olive oil, onion, finely chopped, chopped rosemary leaves, loose sweet italian sausage, all-purpose flour, cornbread muffins , torn into pieces, or 1/2 loaf cornbread, cubed (about 2 cups), rehydrated dried figs, roughly chopped, salt, pepper, egg, lightly beaten, heavy cream, chicken stock, homemade or store-bought, cornish game hens , 1 to 1 1/2 lb each, unsalted butter, room temperature, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper