41 our black Recipes

mayonnaise (best foods or hellmann s or vegenaise), catsup, dill relish, sweet pickle relish, dried onion flakes , to taste, garlic powder, lemon juice (we use both, to taste, the balsamic really adds nice flavor) or 1/4 tsp balsamic vinegar (we use both, to taste, the balsamic really adds nice flavor), black pepper , to taste, dark rye bread (caraway or not, it s up to you, but we prefer it without), butter, sliced deli pastrami, sauerkraut, drained well (we prefer bubbie s naturally fermented kraut), sliced provolone cheese or 1 -2 oz swiss cheese or 1 -2 oz monterey jack cheese

mayonnaise (best foods or hellmann s or vegenaise), catsup, dill relish, sweet pickle relish, dried onion flakes , to taste, garlic powder, lemon juice or balsamic vinegar, black pepper , to taste, dark rye bread (caraway or not, it s up to you, but we prefer it without), butter, sliced deli pastrami, sauerkraut, drained well (we prefer bubbie s naturally fermented kraut), sliced provolone cheese or swiss cheese or monterey jack cheese

watermelon (approximately 8-10-inch round and 1-inch thick-read *note), strawberry preserves (or other similar jam or preserves), white chocolate chips, raisins (can add mini chocolate chips if you want, too!) or 1/2 cup currants (can add mini chocolate chips if you want, too!), toasted walnuts, chopped (can sub other nuts such as peanuts), sweetened flaked coconut, strawberries (our addition) or 5 -6 raspberries, hulled and sliced crosswise (our addition), seedless black grapes, sliced (our addition)

cabbage , shredded our chopped, salt, carrot, peeled & shredded, buttermilk, mayonnaise, sour cream, shallot, minced, fresh parsley leaves, minced, cider vinegar, dijon mustard, sugar, black pepper

ground meat (beef, venison, lamb, pork, chicken, turkey, all can prolly be used....i used venison, as i do with our chili), onion chopped, garlic, minced, beef stock, tomato sauce, red wine vinegar, worcestershire sauce, garlic, minced, chili powder, cinnamon, cumin, celery powder, quality paprika (i used smoked), red pepper flakes, cayenne (it was tough to not use more, but this is only meant to have a very slight heat..so use your judgment), cocoa, kosher or sea salt and fresh ground black pepper, spaghetti, chili beans, colby or cheddar cheese, shredded, green or red onions , onions

eggs, hard boiled, cut into small pieces (i took them out after 5 minutes of boiling), tomato, cut into small cubes (can also use 1/2 only ), mixed salad greens, washed and torn into pieces (i use pre-packed bags that our supermarkets prepare daily, already washed and cut), olive oil, salt & freshly ground black pepper (to your taste)

ricotta cheese (about 2 cups), our best pizza dough, coppa, extra-virgin olive oil, squeeze of fresh lemon juice, salt, freshly ground black pepper, baby arugula

spanish tortillas are often served warm or at room temperature with olives, pickles, and garlic mayonnaise (see related recipe) as an appetizer. they may also be served with a salad as a light entree. for the most traditional tortilla, omit the chorizo and scallions. we recommend using our winning brand of extra-virgin olive oil, columela. use a cured, spanish-style chorizo for this recipe. portuguese linguica is a suitable substitute., spanish chorizo , cut into medium dice, extra virgin olive oil, yukon gold potatoes (3 to 4 medium), peeled , quartered lengthwise, and cut crosswise into 1/8-inch-thick slices, onion , halved and sliced thin, table salt, ground black pepper, eggs, sliced scallions (green and white parts ), garlic mayonnaise (see note ) (optional), how to flip a spanish tortilla, slide after browning first side , loosen tortilla with rubber spatula and slide onto large plate., flip place second plate face-down over tortilla ; invert browned-site up on second plate., slide slide tortilla back into pan, browned side-up , and tuck edges into pan with rubber spatula.

skinless chicken pieces (for stove top grilling, i used thighs which were first pounded to 1/4-inch thickness), lemon wedge, fresh rosemary sprig, for garnish, olive oil, garlic cloves, peeled and minced, lemon , juice of, brown sugar, fresh rosemary, chopped (fresh from our garden!), heaping 1/4 tsp ground cumin (don tsp add too much or the cumin will easily overpower the other flavors.), cayenne powder, salt, fresh ground black pepper

lean ground pork, white onion, minced, red capsicum, minced, pc egg, hard-boiled eggs , cut into 4 strips each, raisins, tomato sauce, soy sauce, bread crumbs, pickle relish, iodised salt, ground black pepper, tomato catsup (optional), foil

ground beef, onion, chopped, garlic powder, salt, oregano, black pepper, green beans, prepared mashed potatoes (instant works just fine ), shredded cheddar cheese, paprika

fish (your choice , our favorite is salmon), cubed bread, butter (melted ), celery (chopped ), onion (chopped ), green pepper (chopped ), crabmeat, eggs (beaten ), salt (or to taste), dry mustard, black pepper (may add a dash of cayenne if desired)

flat beer (leave it our for a little while in a glass), diced celery, diced onion, diced carrots, mustard powder, unsalted butter, flour, chicken broth, grated sharp cheddar cheese, grated jalepeno monterey jack (pepper-jack) cheese, grated parmesan cheese, fresh ground black and/or crushed red pepper (spicy !) to taste

kidney beans, black beans, water, petite diced tomatoes, tomato paste, morningstar farms meal starters grillers recipe crumbles (or a lb of cooked ground meat, if you re not a vegetarian), garlic clove, minced, onion, chopped, chili powder, hot red pepper sauce (our favorite is 357 mad dog, if you use this brand measure 5 or 6 bullets worth), red hot sauce (to taste), mint, olive oil (to grease pan) or pam cooking spray (to grease pan), shredded cheddar cheese (optional)

lamb chops (the best you can afford-free range preferably), hazelnuts (original recipe specified pistachios) or 1/3 cup pistachios, toasted (original recipe specified pistachios), salt , to taste, cracked black pepper , to taste, honey (i used a local clover ), dried culinary lavender (from our garden!), grapeseed oil

risotto with sausage and cranberry beans, make risotto , you absolutely must use a specific type of rice called arborio rice (carnaroli and vialone nano are also used, some say superior, but are more difficult to find). these types of rice release starch when stirred in a liquid; it is this process which makes risotto, otherwise you just have a starchy mess of mush. these types of rice are identified by their fat round grains and pearly appearance. they can be used to make other sorts of rice dishes, such as pilaf, but other types of rice cannot be used for risotto. arborio is no longer that much of a specialty product; it can be found in most large, well-stocked grocery stores in the italian section. or sometimes, misguidedly, in the asian section., okay , so now we have the rice. you will also need some good, low-salt stock or broth - it should be low-salt not for health reasons, but because a good deal of it will evaporate, leaving its salt behind, and i like to have more control over the salt in a dish. it can be homemade, but i m not going to be a snob about it because, in truth, we go through gallons of store-bought stock in this household and i don tsp see that changing anytime soon. furthermore, risotto is actually a dish which can be whipped up out of thin air when it seems as though you have nothing to eat, as long as you have butter, rice, stock, maybe a few herbs, and some leftover parmesan. i like the kind of stock purchased in tetrapak cartons, because they are resealable and can be put in the fridge and used as needed. if you really want to use homemade but you don tsp have time to make stock or don tsp like the aroma of roasting bones in your house (i don tsp blame you), you can buy really great stock at north market poultry and game - it is expensive, but can be diluted with a 2- or 3-to-1 ratio of water to stock, so it stretches. my general guideline is to plan on 1/4 cup dry rice per person, and about 4 cups of stock to 1 cup of rice. of course, this isn tsp exact and will vary depending on your elevation and the phases of the moon, but it s a good place to start. i usually just use 4 cups of stock and then dilute with water or wine (or sometimes beer, if that s all i have) if i feel i m going to run out., well, we have rice and stock covered, now we just need our setup: place the stock in a saucepan on your rear burner, bring to a simmer, and leave it there with a 6-8 oz ladle in, and place a large, wide saute pan (must be really large, plan that your rice will at least quadruple in size) or dutch oven on the burner in front. get out your favorite wooden spoon and flex your stirring arm., nice thing about using sausage is it s so full of flavor you can leave out the usual onion/garlic/shallot/celery nonsense if you re tired and don tsp feel like chopping. furthermore, sausage goes from the freezer to the pan without suffering too much. okay, let s go, risotto with sausage and cranberry beans - serves 4, links italian sausage , or 1 lb bulk (or hot, or a combination - definitely with some fennel), casings removed, cooked cranberry beans or 1 can white beans, drained, arborio rice, beef , chicken or vegetable stock, butter, freshly, finely grated parmesan cheese , plus more for garnish, an oz) flat-leaf parsley, chopped finely, lemon juice , or juice from 1/2 lemon, salt and black pepper to taste, red pepper flakes to taste, optional, good balsamic vinegar , optional

roasted sweet peppers (red & yellow , see our basic roasted red peppers), balsamic vinegar or 2 tbsp red wine vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, fresh parsley, minced, fresh basil, minced, capers, garlic clove, finely minced, salt and black pepper, freshly ground (to taste), cream cheese, room temperature, feta cheese (flavored with basil and tomato or plain feta), goat cheese (preferably fresh young ), pine nuts, toasted, fresh basil (for garnish ), bread (for plain crostini, crusty baguette or chewy peasant-style )

yukon gold potatoes, diced mild green chilies drained, butter, our cream divided, grated sharp cheddar cheese divided, salt, freshly ground black pepper