21 low illustrated Recipes

low sodium chicken broth, pinto beans, drained and rinsed, vegetable oil, salt pork, rind removed and diced very small, onion, chopped fine (about 3/4 cup), jalapeno chile, seeds and ribs removed, chile minced, poblano chile , seeds and ribs removed, chile chopped fine (about 1/4 cup), table salt, garlic cloves, minced (about 1 1/2 tsp of small cloves) or 3 garlic cloves, pressed through garlic press (about 1 1/2 tsp of small cloves), ground cumin, minced fresh cilantro leaves, fresh lime juice (optional)

white bread , each slice torn into quarters, unsalted butter, softened, table salt, ground black pepper, canned fried onions (about 6 oz.), green beans, ends trimmed and halved, unsalted butter, white button mushrooms, stems trimmed , wiped clean, and broken into 1/2-inch pieces, garlic cloves, minced, fresh ground black pepper, unbleached all-purpose flour, low sodium chicken broth, heavy cream

unsalted butter, cut into 3 pieces, yellow onions, halved and cut pole to pole into 1/4-inch-thick slices (about 4 lb), salt, water, plus extra for deglazing, balsamic vinegar, low sodium chicken broth, beef broth, dry red wine, fresh thyme, bay leaf, fresh parsley leaves, ground black pepper, cheese crouton, baguette , cut into 1/2-inch slices, swiss cheese, sliced 1/16-inch thick, grated asiago cheese (about 3/4 cup)

whole milk (your choice ) or 1 3/4 cups low-fat milk (your choice) or 1 3/4 cups skim milk (your choice), unsalted butter, cut into 8 pieces (1 stick or cube ), all-purpose flour, pure vanilla extract, granulated sugar, salt, instant yeast, eggs, pure vanilla extract

unsalted butter, leek, white and light green parts halved lengthwise, washed, and chopped small (about 1 cup), garlic cloves, minced-pressed through a press (about 1 tbsp), heads garlic , rinsed-papery skins removed and top third of heads cut off and discarded, low sodium chicken broth or 6 cups vegetable broth, bay leaves, russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 4 1/2 cups), red bliss potatoes, unpeeled-cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 3 cups), low sodium chicken broth or 1 cup vegetable broth, heavy cream, fresh thyme leaves, minced, ground black pepper, fresh chives, minced, olive oil, garlic cloves, sliced thin lengthwise, table salt

table salt, samll red beans, rinsed and picked over, bacon, chopped fine, onion, chopped fine, green pepper, seeded and chopped fine, celery rib, chopped fine, garlic cloves, minced, fresh thyme leave, sweet paprika, bay leaves, cayenne pepper, fresh ground black pepper, low sodium chicken broth, water, andouille sausages , halved lengthwise and cut into 1/4-inch slices, red wine vinegar, plus extra for seasoning, cooked white rice, scallions, white and green parts, sliced thin, hot sauce

bacon , cut into 1/4-inch pieces (about 3 oz), onion, chopped fine (about 1 1/2 cups), carrots, peeled and chopped medium (about 1 cup), garlic cloves, minced (about 1 tbsp), diced tomatoes, drained, bay leaf, minced fresh thyme leave, lentils, rinsed and picked over (7 oz), table salt, ground black pepper, dry white wine, low sodium chicken broth, water, balsamic vinegar, minced fresh parsley leaves

canola oil, stalk lemongrass , outer sheath removed, bottom 3 inches trimmed and minced (3 tbsp), fresh ginger, minced, garlic clove, minced, thai red curry paste, homemade chicken stock or 6 cups canned low sodium chicken broth, fish sauce or 3 tbsp soy sauce, sugar, unsweetened coconut milk, boneless skinless chicken breast , cut into 1 by 1/4-inch strips (about 12 oz), straw mushrooms, drained and rinsed, lime juice, salt, fresh cilantro leaves, loosely packed, scallions, greens only , sliced thin on an angle (optional)

vegetable oil, turkey giblets, turkey neck, onion, unpeeled and chopped, chicken broth, low-sodium, water, fresh thyme, parsley, unsalted butter, all-purpose flour, dry white wine

leeks, white and light-green parts halved lengthwise, washed, and sliced thin, dark green parts halved, was (about 4 cups), low sodium chicken broth or 2 cups vegetable broth, water, unsalted butter (1/2 stick), onion, chopped medium (about 1 cup), table salt, russet potato, peeled , halved lengthwise, and cut into 1/4-inch slices (about 6 oz), bay leaf, fresh thyme (4-inch) or 1 sprig fresh tarragon (4-inch), high-quality sandwich bread, lightly toasted and torn into 1/2-inch pieces, ground black pepper, leek, white and light-green parts halved lengthwise, washed, dried, and sliced into very thin 2-inch strip, unbleached all-purpose flour, table salt & fresh ground pepper, olive oil

boneless pork butt, sugar, soy sauce or 1/2 cup low sodium, hoisin sauce, dry sherry, white pepper, five-spice powder, sesame oil, grated fresh ginger, garlic cloves, minced, ketchup, honey

unsalted butter, shallots, chopped, parsnip, peeled, cut into 2 1/2-inch lengths, and halved (or quartered and cored , if necessary), low sodium chicken broth or 3/4 cup vegetable broth, whole milk (to taste), table salt & fresh ground pepper

butter, onion, minced, garlic cloves, minced, fresh thyme leave, minced, salt, ground black pepper, russet potatoes or 5 medium , peeled and sliced 1/8-inch thick, low sodium chicken broth, heavy cream, bay leaves, cheddar cheese, shredded

all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, unsalted butter, softened, minus 1 tbsp granulated sugar, eggs, plain low-fat yogurt, vegetable oil cooking spray or additional unsalted butter, for muffin tins

chicken thighs, vegetable oil, low sodium chicken broth, salt and pepper, lime , juice of, sugar, garlic clove, minced-pressed, fish sauce, thai red curry paste, cilantro, chopped

bittersweet chocolate, chopped, cocoa powder , preferably dutch-process, cornstarch, granulated sugar, table salt, whole milk (see header note), vanilla extract

bacon (about 3 slices), cut into 1/2-inch pieces, onion , minced, leeks , white and light green parts only , halved lengthwise, sliced thin, and rinsed thoroughly (see illustrations below), kale (about 1 lb), thick stems trimmed and leaves chopped medium (about 4 cups) (see illustration below), garlic cloves , minced or pressed throught a garlic press (about 2 tsp), unbleached all-purpose flour, white wine, low-sodium chicken broth, red potatoes (about 3 medium), cut into 3/4-inch chunks, heavy cream, salt and ground black pepper, minced fresh chives

broth (through step 1) can be prepared up to 2 days in advance. just remember to withhold the lime juice until the last moment; otherwise, its flavor and aroma will dissipate. if you can locate lemon grass at the market, feel free to add a stalk to the , trimmed of its fibrous top and bruised with the flat side of a knife. for maximum heat, do not seed the chiles., canned low-sodium chicken broth, fresh ginger (1/2-inch), cut in half and smashed (see illustration below), garlic , lightly crushed with skins on, fish sauce, cilantro stems , including roots, plus 1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro leaves, sugar, jalapeno chiles , stemmed and sliced crosswise into 1/4-inch rings, tomatoes , cored and chopped coarse, cremini mushroom , oyster, or button mushrooms, wiped clean and quartered (or cut into sixths if large), shrimp (about 41 to 50 per pound), peeled, juice from 2 limes