424 pit style for the Recipes

fresh mussels, in the shell , each scrubbed and rinsed, baguette , cut in 1/2-inch diagonal slices, olive oil, divided, white wine, bay leaf, unsalted chicken stock, preferably homemade, garlic cloves, peeled, sliced, tomatoes, peeled and seeded, chopped , about 1 cup (or, out of season, use good quality tinned diced tomatoes), capers in brine, drained, black olives, pitted, cut in half, sea salt , to taste, ground pepper , to taste, flat-leaf italian parsley, roughly chopped, lemons , juice of, strained, lemon , zest of, finely minced

lamb rib chops, salt and pepper, olive oil, chicken broth, garlic, peeled and sliced, grape tomatoes, halved, kalamata olive, pitted and sliced, fresh mint, chopped, fresh oregano, chopped, lemon juice, grated lemon , zest of, orzo pasta, feta cheese, crumbled

boneless skinless chicken breast halves (broiler/fryer), chicken thighs, skinned ,broiler/fryer type, chicken broth, curry powder, divided, mandarin oranges, canned and drained, cashews, halved,unsalted, dates, pitted and chopped, red peppers, diced, mandarin orange yogurt, reduced-calorie mayonnaise, coconut, flaked, chutney, finely chopped, curly lettuce cup, flaked coconut, cashews, chopped

pickled whole beets, drained, pitted kalamata olives, halved, shrimp, cooked, peeled and tails removed, seeded, chopped cucumber, crumbled feta cheese, snipped fresh dill, prepared vinaigrette dressing

corkscrew shaped pasta, cooked, drained, cooled (i use the 3 colored kind sold in the 12 ounce bags), white cheese , in bite sized cubes (i use either swiss, provolone, or sometimes monterey jack), black olives, pitted, drained, sliced, tomatoes, halved, pepperoni, diced (optional), red onion, minced, marinated artichoke hearts, drained, chopped, broccoli, florets only, cut into small pieces, olive oil or 3/4 cup canola oil, red wine vinegar, worcestershire sauce, salt, mustard powder, minced garlic, more to taste, lemon juice, fresh ground pepper, parmesan cheese or 1/4-1/2 cup romano cheese, grated

tomatoes with onion and garlic, undrained, italian salad dressing, marinated artichoke hearts, undrained, pitted ripe olives, drained, pepperoni slices, green pepper, chopped, carrots, thinly sliced, green onions, sliced, tortellini, cooked, parmesan cheese, shredded

beef mince, fresh breadcrumb (made from day-old bread), roasted capsicums, thinly sliced (chargrilled peppers), olive, pitted and thinly sliced (optional), fresh basil, finely shredded, mixed italian herbs, garlic clove, crushed, egg, lightly whisked, red onion, finely chopped, salt & freshly ground black pepper

cooked turkey, minced, salsa, green onions, chopped, avocados, peeled, pitted and sliced, red bell pepper , cut into thin strips, monterey jack cheese or 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated, salt and pepper

swordfish steaks, salt, white pepper, all-purpose flour, extra virgin olive oil, white wine, fresh lemon juice, water, diced tomato, pitted and chopped black olives, chopped fresh italian parsley, coarsely chopped capers, chopped fresh oregano

uncooked white rice, boiling water, sun-dried tomato , packed without oil, olive oil, divided, spinach (about 8 oz), garlic cloves, minced, feta cheese, crumbled, kalamata olive, chopped and pitted, dried oregano, salt, fresh ground black pepper, chickpeas, rinsed and drained (garbanzo beans), pine nuts, toasted, lemon wedges (optional)

whole trout , about 3/4-1 lb each (or mediterranean sea bass), olive oil, divided, sliced onion, sliced red pepper, sliced green pepper, sliced yellow pepper, pitted black olives, minced garlic, minced anchovy fillets (optional), chopped fresh parsley, chopped fresh basil leaf, chopped fresh thyme leave, chopped fresh oregano leaves, capers, drained, white wine, butter , cut into pieces, salt and black pepper, smoked paprika, for garnish, fresh parsley, chopped for garnish, paprika, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, onion powder, cayenne pepper, dried oregano, dried thyme

olive oil, tomato paste, boneless sirloin steak , trimmed of fat, cut into 1-inch cubes, dozen (51 to 60 count ) frozen shrimp, thawed, shelled and deveined, beef flavor rice preparation (recommended : rice a roni), water, butter, onion, sliced, peas, frozen, sliced baby carrots, red bell pepper, diced, mushrooms, drained, pitted, sliced black olives such as kalamata, grated parmesan

fresh lemon juice, olive oil, sugar, freshly ground black pepper, torn kale leaves, torn swiss chard leaves, chopped english cucumber, crumbled feta cheese, sliced green onions (about 2), kalamata olives, pitted and quartered

shallots, chopped, bay leaves, crumbled, salt, ground allspice, ground ginger, pork tenderloins, fresh orange juice, minced shallots, brown sugar, minced peeled fresh ginger, bay leaves, ground allspice, fresh spinach leaves, avocados, peeled, pitted , sliced crosswise, minced fresh parsley, black beans, rinsed, drained, frozen corn, thawed, drained, hearts of palm, drained, cut into 1/4-inch-thick rounds, tomatoes, seeded, diced, red onion, minced, chopped fresh cilantro, olive oil, fresh lime juice, ground coriander

eggplant, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, yellow bell pepper, tomatoes, olive oil, garlic cloves, flattened, anchovy fillets, chopped, brine-cured black olives (such as kalamata), pitted, coarsely chopped, basil leaves, finely chopped, drained capers, spaghetti, fresh grated pecorino romano cheese

white pita bread, roma tomatoes, fresh spinach, whole head of garlic, feta cheese, fresh basil, red onion (medium to large), pitted kalamata olive, extra virgin olive oil, fresh oregano, roasted red pepper, artichoke heart, roasted eggplant, roasted zucchini, marinated roasted mushrooms or 1/4-1/2 lb fresh roasted mushroom

roasted red peppers, chopped, pimento-stuffed green olives, chopped, kalamata olive, pitted and chopped, olive oil, fresh parsley, chopped, white wine vinegar, capers, drained, juice from the caper jar, garlic cloves, minced, french bread, salami, sliced, mortadella, sliced, ham, sliced, provolone cheese, sliced, havarti cheese, sliced

pita bread rounds, hummus, tomato, seeded and chopped, marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped, feta cheese, crumbled (about 2 oz), mozzarella cheese, shredded (about 2 oz), olive oil (optional), sesame seeds (optional), pitted ripe olives, quartered (optional), oregano leaves, fresh (optional)