618 main plating Recipes

mayonnaise, more) prepared horseradish, white wine vinegar, kosher salt plus more, freshly ground black pepper, chopped fresh tarragon, dill, shallot, halved, whole black peppercorns, bay leaf, lemon, halved, frozen, thawed shelled wild maine shrimp or small shrimp (preferably wild american) cut into 1/2 pieces, unpeeled english or persian cucumber cut into 1/4 pieces

unsalted butter, butter, melted (for brushing ), onion, finely diced, tarragon , leaves picked and coarsely chopped, italian parsley , leaves picked and coarsely chopped, peeled raw maine shrimp or 4 oz raw scallops or 4 oz cooked crabmeat or 4 oz lobster meat, cut into 1/2-inch dice, kosher salt or sea salt, freshly ground black pepper, hard shell select lobsters (1 1/2 to 2 1/2 lb each), common crackers or 3 oz oyster crackers or 3 oz dried cornbread, crumbled

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 )

ground pork, ground beef, crushed corn chips, sliced green onions, bottled chili sauce, egg, chili powder, salt, ground pepper

superfine granulated sugar plus additional for coating soup plates, valrhona caraibe bittersweet (66%) chocolate, finely chopped, egg yolks, cognac, egg whites, salt, unsweetened cocoa powder for dusting, accompaniments: pistachio ice cream , warm chocolate sauce , and caramelized nuts

chicken liver, onions, oil (for frying ), hard-boiled eggs, peeled, salt and pepper

flour (some wheat may be substituted- i have been successful with 2 cups regular and 1/2 cup wheat fl), baking soda, baking powder, salt, sugar, milk , with about, lemon juice, stirred in to make it curdle (i use 1% milk normally, but any will do), vegetable oil, egg, vanilla

cooked macaroni, mayonnaise, diced celery, chopped carrot, salt, pepper, potato, baked and cubed, butter, hamburger patties, cheese, mustard, horseradish, ketchup, hot chili sauce (or special sauce), italian bread, chopped onion (optional), refried beans (optional), onion, chopped, garlic clove, minced, oil, ground beef, water, tomato paste, brown sugar, ground black pepper, cayenne pepper, chili powder, paprika, ground cumin, allspice, cinnamon

beef (cheap roast kind, or pork shoulder) or 3 lbs pork (cheap roast kind, or pork shoulder), chili powder, ground cumin, oregano leaves, salt, ground red pepper, white pepper, black pepper, garlic cloves, pressed, onion, coarsely chopped, water, flour tortillas , 9-inch (dinner plate size), monterey jack cheese or 1 lb cheddar cheese, canola oil (for frying )

pie pastry (for a 10-inch quiche or tart pan or 9-inch pie plate), dry breadcrumbs, bacon , cut into 1/2 inch pieces, onion, minced, chopped portabella mushrooms, chopped fresh spinach, packed (very well dried ), ground coriander, ground nutmeg, grated cheddar cheese, divided use, cream cheese, eggs, milk

eggs, granulated sugar (i have used 3/4 to 1 1/4 cups sugar..they come crispier with the larger amount), salad oil (canola oil), all-purpose flour, anise flavoring or 3 tbsp anise oil

lime wedge, kosher salt , on small plate, tequila, midori melon liqueur, lime juice

red robin mountain-high mudd pie, chocolate ice cream, peanut butter cookie pieces, vanilla ice cream, creamy peanut butter, chocolate-flavored graham crackers, fudge topping, squirt bottle chocolate topping, squirt bottle caramel topping, cream, chopped peanuts, maraschino cherries, with stems, soften the chocolate ice cream and load it into the bottom of a 2 1/2- to 3-quart mixing bowl. make sure the surface of the ice cream is smooth and leveled., spread the peanut butter cookie pieces evenly over the top of the ice cream , then cover the bowl and put it back into the freezer for at least 1 hour., soften the vanilla ice cream and spread it over the chocolate ice cream and cookie pieces. again, be sure to smooth and level the surface of the ice cream. cover the bowl with plastic wrap and put it back into the freezer for at least 1 hour., use a spatula to spread 2/3 cup of peanut butter over the surface of the ice cream. be sure the ice cream has hardened before you do this or it could get sloppy., crush the chocolate graham crackers into crumbs and spread them evenly over the peanut butter. put the bowl back into the freezer for at least 1 hour., freezer and hold it in a sink filled with warm water for about 1 minute. you want the ice cream around the edges to soften just enough that you can invert the ice cream onto a plate., turn a large plate upside down and place it on top of the bowl. flip the bowl and plate over together, and tap gently on the bowl until the ice cream falls out onto the plate. you may have to put the bowl back into the water if it s stubborn. once the ice cream is out, cover it with plastic wrap and place it back in the freezer for another 1 or 2 hours., heating it up , spread the fudge evenly over the entire surface of the ice cream mountain. put the fudge-coated ice cream back into the freezer for 1 hour., when the fudge has hardened , spread the remaining 1 cup of peanut butter over the entire surface as well. once again, back into the freezer for at least 1 hour. we re almost there., ice the ice cream with a warm knife into 12 pieces. put wax paper between the cuts so that when you serve it later, it is easy to divide. then slip it back into the freezer, covered., when serving, first coat a plate with a criss-cross pattern of chocolate and caramel sauce. make three parallel lines down the plate with the squirt bottle of chocolate sauce. then three parallel horizontal lines made with the bottle of caramel sauce., place the slice of ice cream upright onto the plate toward the back of the design ., spray whipped cream on top and down the curved edge of the ice cream slice, onto the plate over the sauces. be generous., sprinkle about a tbsp of chopped nuts over your creation ., add a cherry to the top. marvel at the beauty, then serve it before it melts. repeat for the remaining slices.

king crab legs (whole or split ) or 3/4-1 lb maine lobsters or 3/4-1 lb dungeness crabs or 3/4-1 lb snow crab, water (for steaming)

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