2539 mark bittman basic Recipes

bulgur , wheat. fine or 1 medium grain, lemon juice, parsley, finely minced (2 bunches), tomatoes, cored, peeled and chopped medium, scallions, minced, fresh mint leaves, minced, olive oil, salt, cayenne pepper (optional)

oil (i prefer extra-virgin olive ), vinegar (white , cider, wine, ..., not balsamic), salt, black pepper (i prefer fresh-ground ), basic vinaigrette (use evoo and red wine vinegar), minced garlic, crushed red pepper flakes (optional), basic vinaigrette (use canola or corn oil and cider vinegar), crumbled bacon, minced onion, celery seed (optional), prepared mustard (optional), brown sugar or 1 -3 tsp another sweetener, to taste, italian vinaigrette, prepared mustard (i recommend dijon or spicy brown), honey (optional) or 1 -3 tsp another sweetener, to taste (optional), basic vinaigrette, mayonnaise or 2 -3 tbsp sour cream or 2 -3 tbsp plain yogurt, basic creamy vinaigrette dressing, grated parmesan cheese, fresh ground black pepper (to taste), basic creamy vinaigrette dressing, garlic clove, put through press, fresh ground black pepper, olive oil (i prefer extra-virgin), lemon juice, oregano, minced garlic, oil (i prefer extra-virgin olive ), balsamic vinegar, minced garlic

butter, basic cookie mix, peanut butter, egg, vanilla extract

butter, basic cookie mix, egg, vanilla extract, flaked coconut

cocoa, basic cookie mix, egg, butter, water, vanilla extract

quick cooking oats, basic cookie mix, egg, butter, cold water, vanilla extract, almond extract

butter, basic cookie mix, egg, vanilla extract, chopped walnuts

shortening, sugar, brown sugar, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, quick-coooking oatmeal, uncooked, corn flakes or 2 cups cereal, of your choice, basic cookie mix, egg, lightly beaten, fresh grated orange rind, orange juice , plus, orange juice (lemon rind and juice or spices may be substituted for orange rind and juice), chopped pecans or 1/2 cup walnuts

olive oil, sliced garlic, chili flakes (to taste), escarole, cooked white beans, chicken stock or 3 cups water, tomatoes, salt and pepper

ketchup, water, rice vinegar, worcestershire sauce or 1 tbsp soy sauce, chili powder (to taste), onion, minced, garlic clove, minced, salt & freshly ground black pepper

ears corn (fresh ), salt, pepper (freshly ground ), bacon (preferably thick-cut chopped into 1/4-inch pieces), onion (, chopped ), milk (low fat ), cornstarch, scallion (freshed sliced green parts only)

onion, peeled, tomatoes, cored, peeled and seeded, paprika or 1/4-1/2 tsp cayenne, garlic clove, peeled, any good vinegar , plus more to taste, salt (to taste), sugar, fresh lemon juice (to taste)

warm water (110 f), yeast, sugar, unbleached all-purpose flour, salt, olive oil

mayonnaise, cider vinegar, sugar, milk, celery seed, i usually add some extra grated carrot ; sometimes green pepper or pineapple, this is just a good basic dressing

butter or margarine, all-purpose flour, basic brown stock, salt, pepper

whole turkey, garlic cloves, lightly crushed, fresh tarragon (or several pinches dried) or 3 sprigs thyme (or several pinches dried), extra virgin olive oil, salt & freshly ground black pepper