17 luscious black Recipes

turkey bacon, diced, onion, finely chopped, minced garlic, fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced, black beans, with liquid, chicken stock (more as needed), salt to taste, fresh ground black pepper , to taste, chopped fresh cilantro

olive oil, onion, finely chopped, carrot, finely chopped, rib celery, finely chopped, dried brown lentils , picked over and rinsed, defatted chicken broth or 4 cups vegetable broth, preferably homemade, cold water, salt, freshly ground black pepper

onion, finely sliced, garlic cloves, smashed, leek, cleaned and finely chopped, carrot, finely chopped, celery, finely chopped, fresh thyme or 1 tsp dried thyme, red wine, soy sauce or 1/2 cup tamari, sugar, freshly ground black pepper, short ribs, idaho potatoes, peeled and cut in quarters (optional)

skinless chicken breasts, nonfat yogurt, fresh mint, chopped, fresh cilantro, chopped, green chili, chopped, ground black pepper, garlic cloves, crushed, salt, lime , juice of

head romaine lettuce, shredded, beefsteak tomatoes, cut in half , then into thin slices, celery, chopped, green peppers or 1/2 cup red peppers or 1/2 cup orange bell peppers or 1/2 cup yellow pepper, chopped, red onion, cut in half , then sliced thin, frozen peas, cooked, and drained, black olives, sliced, mayonnaise, sugar, shredded cheddar cheese, parmesan cheese, bacon, fried, and crumbled

fresh baby spinach, pine nuts, shallots, chopped, shredded gouda cheese, black beans, drained and rinsed (canned ), flour tortillas, olive oil

ground chuck, ground sirloin, coarse salt (kosher or sea) and freshly ground black pepper, onion, cut into 8 thin wedges, sandwich bread, butter, melted (optional), gorgeous , luscious, ripe red tomatoes, thinly sliced, boston lettuce leaves or iceberg lettuce slices, cheese sauce (optional)

eggplant, white onion, grated parmesan cheese, salt, freshly ground black pepper

beef mince, spring onions, thinly sliced (aka scallions), fresh parsley, chopped, fresh lemon juice, soy sauce, plus extra, soy sauce , for basting, olive oil, milk or 1 tsp cream, salt , to taste, fresh ground black pepper , to taste, olive oil

tomatoes, undrained, meatless tomato sauce, dried oregano leaves, crushed, dried basil leaves, crushed, black pepper, onion, chopped, garlic, minced, olive oil, zucchini, chopped, mushrooms, chopped, carrot, chopped, green pepper, chopped, mozzarella cheese, shredded, fat cottage cheese, parmesan cheese or 1 cup romano cheese, grated, lasagna noodles, cooked, rinsed and drained, parsley sprig (optional)

uncooked medium bulgur, fresh lemon juice (about 4 large lemons), extra-virgin olive oil, salt, divided, garlic cloves, minced, chopped red onion, chopped tomato, chopped fresh parsley, chopped fresh mint, chopped fresh dill, chopped, seeded peeled cucumber, chopped red bell pepper, freshly ground black pepper

graham wafer crumbs, shortening, melted, sugar, cream cheese, softened, sweetened condensed milk, semi-sweet chocolate baking squares, melted and cooled, eggs, vanilla, cherry pie filling, chilled

chuck roast , trimmed of all visible fat, beef broth, tamari or 1 cup soy sauce, water, garlic, sliced, dried oregano, bay leaves, fresh coarse ground black pepper, salt (generally, no extra is needed), hoagie rolls, buttered and toasted, mozzarella cheese or 10 -12 slices provolone cheese (or more)

chicken leg quarters, thighs and drumsticks connected (about 3 1/2 lb), salt, a pinch of freshly ground black pepper, olive oil, onions, sliced, whole garlic cloves, peeled, all-purpose flour, chicken stock, fresh rosemary, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest

water (may need to use a bit more), flour, eggs, salt, olive oil (approx., for frying ), ricotta cheese, neufchatel cheese (softened ), parmesan asiago and romano cheese blend (grated), mozzarella cheese (grated ), minced garlic cloves, eggs, fresh flat-leaf italian parsley (finely chopped ), fresh basil (finely chopped ), ground nutmeg, oregano (finely chopped or ground ), onion powder, chives (finely chopped ), salt, ground black pepper, own tomato and basil pasta sauce, olive oil flavored cooking spray, mozzarella cheese (grated )