2539 mark bittman basic Recipes

salt (to taste), milk (low-fat is fine ), bay leaves, pasta (elbow, shell , ziti, or other cut, i like rotini), butter, all-purpose flour, grated cheese (like sharp cheddar or emmental), freshly grated parmesan cheese, fresh ground black pepper (to taste), breadcrumbs, preferably fresh (can use more )

olive oil (or butter), chicken, cut into serving pieces (or 2.5 to 3 lbs. chicken parts), minced scallion (or shallot), high-quality red wine vinegar

butter, for dish (approximately ), sugar , plus some for dish, eggs, separated, good quality bittersweet chocolate, melted, salt, cream of tartar

new york strip steaks or 1 1/2-2 lbs rib eye steaks, salt, fresh ground black pepper

salt and pepper, extra virgin olive oil, zucchini (rinsed, trimmed and cut into ribbons or coins), onion, chopped, thyme, tomatoes (in wedges or roughly chopped , with their juice), cut pasta (like ziti or penne), freshly grated parmesan cheese or freshly chopped parsley (to garnish)

well-cooked beans (can be white, black, or red beans or chickpeas or lentils) or 14 oz beans, drained (can be white, black, or red beans or chickpeas or lentils), onion, quartered, soy flakes (preferably not instant ) or 1/2 cup rolled oats (preferably not instant), mixed spice , of your choice (for example 1 tbsp chili powder or a mix of cumin, smoked paprika, and chili flakes), minced garlic, salt & freshly ground black pepper, egg, bean-cooking liquid (or other liquid wine, cream, milk, water, ketchup, etc.) or stock (or other liquid wine, cream, milk, water, ketchup, etc.), extra virgin olive oil or grapeseed oil or corn oil, any neutral oil, as needed

olive oil or 2 tbsp butter, onion, sliced (optional), salt & fresh ground pepper, any raw vegetables or 4 -6 cups barely cooked vegetables, chopped or sliced, fresh basil or 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves or 1 tsp chopped fresh tarragon or 1 tsp mint leaves or 1 tsp any other herbs, eggs, freshly grated parmesan cheese (optional)

dark sesame oil, hot red pepper flakes (to taste), soy sauce, rice vinegar (or other mild vinegar), minced garlic, sugar, chives (2 large bunches), tender lettuce (or mixed lettuces), toasted sesame seeds

boneless skinless chicken breast, garlic clove, smashed, lime , juice of, peanut butter, freshly squeezed lime juice (a couple of tbsp), soy sauce , a splash of, red chili pepper flakes , 1-2 pinches of, brown sugar, chicken broth or water, salt and pepper, bamboo skewer, lime, cut into wedges

green tea leaves, salt, udon noodles, fresh ground black pepper, mirin (optional) or 1 tbsp sugar (optional), chopped tomato , added to the broth as it simmers (optional), cayenne (optional) or 1 -2 pinch other ground dried chile, added to the broth as it simmers (optional), cubed tofu , added to the broth when the noodles are nearly finished cooking (optional), precooked small bean , added to the broth when the noodles are nearly finished cooking (like soybeans, adzuki, edamame, or mung) (optional), scrambled eggs , added to the broth when the noodles are nearly finished cooking (optional), grated peeled fresh ginger , added to the broth as it simmers (optional), sheets nori, lightly toasted and cut into 1-inch strips, for garnish (optional), sesame seeds , used as a garnish (optional), black mustard seeds (to garnish ) (optional), nuts , like pistachios, cashews (optional) or 2 tbsp hazel , toasted and used as a garnish (optional), dab wasabi paste (to garnish ) (optional), sliced onion , added to the broth as it simmers or as a garnish (optional), handful of julienned cucumber , added to the broth as it simmers or as a garnish (optional), shredded lettuce (optional) or 1 -2 cup cabbage, added to the broth as it simmers or as a garnish (optional), mung bean sprouts , added to the broth as it simmers or as a garnish (optional), candied ginger , added to the broth as it simmers or as a garnish (omit the mirin or sugar) (optional)

extra virgin olive oil, onion, sliced, celery ribs, trimmed and chopped, carrots, peeled and chopped, salt and pepper, minced garlic, whole farro or 1 cup spelt or 1 cup barley, dried white bean, soaked for several hours or overnight, chopped tomatoes (canned are fine, do not drain), stock or 6 cups water, more as necessary, chopped fresh parsley, chopped fresh basil (optional), freshly grated parmesan cheese

sirloin steak, sliced, olive oil, red bell pepper, sliced, onion, chopped, garlic clove, minced, oregano, dried, chili powder, salt, fresh ground black pepper, tortilla chips, queso fresco, prepared salsa

heavy cream, cayenne pepper, vanilla extract, milk, chopped semisweet chocolate, cayenne, cinnamon

olive oil , plus, olive oil, oyster mushrooms (discard shiitake stems) or 1/2 cup shiitake mushroom, trimmed and roughly chopped (discard shiitake stems), sliced shallot, honey, sherry wine vinegar, dry fino sherry wine, stock (meat, chicken, or vegetable), boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1 to 1 1/2 lb.), salt, fresh ground black pepper

milk, sugar, salt , a pinch, unsalted butter , plus butter for the pan, day-old bread, crusts removed, eggs, peeled peeled cored chopped apples, ground cardamom

fresh chili pepper , preferably serrano, butter, oil (neutral like corn or grapeseed), onion, diced, mexican chorizo sausage, casing removed and crumbled, melting cheese (queso asadero, chihuahua, menonita, monterey jack, or mozzarella), corn tortillas or flour tortilla, warmed

whole 3- to 4-lb chicken , trimmed of excess fat, rinsed, dried and split, backbone removed, fresh minced rosemary (optional) or 1 tsp dried rosemary, plus 2 sprigs fresh rosemary (optional), salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste, coarsely chopped garlic, extra virgin olive oil or 2 tbsp canola oil, lemon, cut into quarters

butter or 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, brussels sprout, trimmed, vegetable stock (may need more) or 1/2 cup white wine (may need more), salt, fresh ground black pepper