74 only the best Recipes

cold salted butter, flour (king arthur unbleached, works best), yellow cornmeal (do not use self rising), kosher salt, ground black pepper, granulated garlic, sugar, ice water, full fat buttermilk, unseasoned rice wine vinegar, simply potatoes diced potatoes with onion, bacon, cooked crispy, olive oil, butter, red bell peppers, thinly sliced, onion, thinly sliced, green onions, thinly sliced green part only (reserve two tbsp. for garnish), heavy cream, granulated garlic, paprika, salt and pepper, eggs, swiss cheese, cubed

andouille sausages or 1 1/2 lbs smoked sausage, diced large, boneless skinless chicken, cubed (i like dark meat best), rice, chicken stock, onions, chopped, celery, chopped with leaves, green bell pepper, red bell peppers, cayenne pepper, thyme, oregano, paprika, tomatoes, chopped or 1 (15 oz) can chopped tomatoes, flat-leaf italian parsley (reserve), scallion, green end only (reserve), shrimp, peeled and deveined raw (optional, reserve)

eggs, heavy cream, buttermilk, hot honey, baking powder, baking soda, salt, flour (spelt is best), melted butter, vanilla, bacon grease (for cooking with only ), butter, maple syrup

uncle ben s converted brand rice, chicken stock, marinated artichoke hearts, drained , but save 1/4 cup marinade, green onion, thinly sliced, flat leaf parsley, minced, plum tomato, seeded & chopped, parmesan cheese, grated (use best quality only ), mayonnaise, salt & pepper

bulgar wheat, boiling water, parsley, curly is best , actually, fresh mint, zucchini , scrubbed, and diced, green onions , washed sliced on the diagonal, crumbled feta, only 1 tbsp of good olive oil, sea salt, several grinds of black pepper, lemons, squeezed, chia seeds

white sugar, corn starch, tart cherries..i have used fresh , but i think the oregon tart cherries are the best. be sure to drain only 1 can..i use the juice from 1 can., vanilla extract, almond extract (do not leave this out), butter

chicken wings (24-30 pieces), red hot sauce (use only franks red hot for the best flavor ), butter, ketchup, dry mustard, onion powder, garlic, minced (use more if you really like garlic!), worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, honey, cayenne pepper , if you like it hot (couple shakes (or more)

head green cabbage (8-10 cups), carrot, peeled and finely shredded (hand-squeeze out any excess moisture completely), green onions (or to taste), celery seeds (optional, or to taste), mayonnaise (hellman s is best, do not use salad dressing), milk (light cream even better), buttermilk, white vinegar, fresh lemon juice (use fresh only not bottled ), white sugar , plus, white sugar, garlic powder, seasoning salt (or to taste) or 1 tsp white salt (or to taste), fresh ground black pepper (or to taste)

sweet onions or 1/3 cup vidalia onion, is best, dill pickles, mayonnaise, chopped lettuce, ground beef, pepper, tomatoes, sliced mushrooms, sauteed in, butter, cheese, fried eggs (1 for each burger), hamburger buns (if you re a floozie, you only need 4)

skinless chicken breast, cut into chunks, curry paste (i had green on hand when i made this, but you could use any), lime juice, ginger, grated (fresh is best, can also use dried ), fish sauce, light coconut milk, chicken broth, water chestnuts (optional), green onions, chopped (i only use green part in this ), sliced mushrooms

this recipe yields calamari lighter in color than most restaurant versions , so keep this in mind when frying. follow the cooking time, not the color, and you will have perfectly cooked squid. while we love the texture and visual appeal of the tentacles, not everyone does; most fishmongers will gladly sell only bodies if you so desire. before slicing the squid, check the bodies for beaks the fishmonger might have missed. they look and feel like pieces of transparent plastic. for a specialty native to federal hill, the italian neighborhood in providence, rhode island, toss the fried calamari with thinly sliced rings of jarred pepperoncini. the spicy bite of the peppers and the tanginess of the brine are surprisingly good with fried squid. for the best results, clip a candy/deep-fry thermometer to the side of the saucepan to monitor the temperature of the oil., unbleached all-purpose flour, fine-ground cornmeal, ground black pepper, cayenne pepper, salt, egg whites, squid , bodies sliced crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick rings, tentacles left whole, vegetable oil for frying, lemon , cut into wedges

potatoes , any variety, onions, chopped, water, dill, finely chopped (fresh is best, if you use dried use only about 2 tbsp at most ), lemon juice, salt (more if you prefer ), pepper

butter, minced shallots, minced garlic, saffron thread , steeped in, white wine, organic low sodium chicken broth, orzo pasta, salt and crushed red pepper flakes, cooked shrimp, chopped (fresh is best !), coarsely chopped fresh italian parsley, scallions (green part only )

assorted small squashes (such as zucchini, yellow summer squashes, or patty pans), olive oil, salt, freshly ground black pepper, yellow onion, diced, garlic, peeled and crushed, ground cumin, cooked rice, ( aromatic is best ), white or cider vinegar, parsley, leaves only, washed, dried and coarsely chopped, lettuce leaves , for serving (optional)

butter, leek (thinly sliced-white and pale green parts only), flour, chicken stock, mendocino brewing company red tail lager beer (or use another lager- but the flavor is unique!), dijon mustard, cheddar cheese (shredded- sharp is best), salt and pepper

lean ground beef, boneless skinless chicken breast , pounded lightly cut in narrow strips, sodium-free chicken broth, warmed (homemade is best ), baby spinach, button mushroom, sliced, snow pea pods, fresh peeled gingerroot, minced (about the size of a child s thumb), garlic cloves, minced, egg, beaten, vegetable oil, divided, sesame seeds, divided, soy sauce, divided, whole walnuts, broken in large pieces, cornstarch, hard-boiled eggs, sliced, green onions, chopped, white tops only, steamed white rice

potatoes, hardboiled egg (i ve added as many as 10), onion, minced, mayonnaise (1/2 of a jar, hellman s or best foods only!), dried parsley, salt, pepper

condensed cream of celery soup, sharp cheddar cheese, grated (cooper sharp is the best), fresh parmesan cheese, grated, worcestershire sauce, old bay seasoning, dried dill, garlic clove, minced, green onion, finely chopped (tops only ), white wine or 1/4 cup chicken broth, hot sauce (to taste), cooked shrimp, chopped, french bread