280 plate Recipes

arugula, marinated roasted red peppers, drained and torn into bite-size pieces, giardiniera, drained, parmesan, crumbled into bite-size pieces, baby mozzarella balls (bocconcini), or a 1-pound ball of fresh mozzarella, cut into 1-inch cubes, sliced salami, cut into bite-size pieces, bresaola (air-dried salted beef) or prosciutto cut into bite-size pieces, extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper

golden raisins, balsamic vinegar, part-skim ricotta cheese, chopped fresh parsley, chopped fresh basil, less-fat cream cheese, honey, salt, roasted red peppers, rinsed and drained, spread, tomatoes, quartered and seeded, garlic cloves, eggplant (about 1 lb), cubed, onion, peeled and cut into 4 wedges, olive oil, salt, chopped fresh basil, balsamic vinegar, anchovy paste, remaining ingredients, water crackers, very thin slices prosciutto

lime wedge, kosher salt , on small plate, tequila, orange liqueur (such as cointreau), fresh lime juice

rice, water, chili with beans, diced onion, broken up corn chips, cheddar cheese

superfine granulated sugar plus additional for coating soup plates, valrhona caraibe bittersweet (66%) chocolate, finely chopped, egg yolks, cognac, egg whites, salt, unsweetened cocoa powder for dusting, accompaniments: pistachio ice cream , warm chocolate sauce , and caramelized nuts

pork mince, garlic cloves, crushed, green onions, finely chopped, red pepper, finely chopped, egg, lightly beaten, sweet ginger and chili paste, breadcrumbs, hamburger buns , toasted on the grill plate, cucumber , slices, grated carrot, shredded lettuce, honey mustard mayonnaise

ground beef, chopped onion, taco sauce, chopped green chilies, salt, crushed tortilla chips, shredded cheddar cheese

onion, finely chopped, celery rib, chopped, garlic cloves, minced, olive oil, eggs, lightly beaten, ketchup, soft breadcrumbs, minced fresh parsley, salt, pepper, ground nutmeg, ground beef, diced tomatoes, undrained, olive oil, garlic cloves, minced, salt, crushed red pepper flakes

granulated sugar, rice krispies, partially crushed, fine-quality bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped (not unsweetened ), instant coffee powder, low-fat milk, unflavored gelatin, cornstarch, fine-quality bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped (not unsweetened ), light brown sugar, rum, cream, light brown sugar, instant coffee powder, rum, chocolate shavings, pie plate

fresh pasta (to boil 3- minutes), asparagus (to boil- 4 minutes), gorgonzola, onions (sliced ), cloud berry syrup, cream, salt, pepper, strawberries (cut in halfs and decorate on plate)

flour tortillas , 8 oz canola oil, cinnamon sugar (12 oz sugar and 4 oz cinnamon), raspberries (reserve 1 container for plating), egg yolks, sugar, marsala wine, strawberries, stemmed and sliced, blackberries, blueberries, kiwi fruit, peeled and sliced, heavy cream, fresh mint, for garnish

apple swirl cake, apples, tb sugar, ts cinnamon, sugar, cooking oil, ea eggs, orange juice, ts vanilla, flour, tb baking powder, ts salt, peel, core , and chop apples into small pieces., mix together with 3 tbsp sugar and cinnamon., aside ., in large bowl, combine sugar and cooking oil; beat., add eggs , orange juice, and vanilla., sift together flour , baking powder, and salt; add to creamed mixture., beat until smooth ., pour 1 third batter into greased and floured 12 cup bundt pan alternating with 1 half apple mixture., repeat ., end with layer of batter on top ., bake at 325 degrees f for 60 minutes or until cake tests done., cool in pan 10 to 15 minutes ; turn out on wire rack or serving plate to complete cooling., sprinkle with confectioners sugar.

ground turkey, french onion soup, chili powder, cumin, pepper (or mrs. dash), kidney beans, drained (can be doubled - i use a variety of different beans all at once, just for fun), tomato paste, tomato sauce, very finely chopped carrots , onions, celery, zucchini and green pepper, approx 1 plate full

camembert cheese, extra sharp white cheddar cheese, benedictine, crackers, grapes, green apples, unsalted nuts, celery ribs, baby carrots

dozen oysters, melted butter, parsley, chopped fine, lemon juice, prepared horseradish, garlic clove, minced, a couple dashes hot sauce, salt and pepper, rock salt for plating, lemon wedges

bacon, onions, medium dice, olive oil, stewing beef, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, garlic clove, caraway seeds, good quality sweet paprika (see cook s note), warm water, cubes beef bouillon, whole canned tomatoes, chopped, green bell pepper, potatoes, sour cream, plus more for plating, prepared spaetzle , as an accompaniment, cucumber salad , as an accompaniment, recipe follows, cucumbers, seasoned salt, onion, white vinegar, water, sugar, sweet paprika, dill, dried or fresh (optional), dollop sour cream (optional)

sushi-grade ahi tuna loin, heads endive, plus additional leaves for plating, butter, salt, sugar, lemon juice, lemon vinaigrette , recipe follows, fleur de sel, for garnish

cream cheese, milk, worcestershire sauce, chili sauce, horseradish, shrimp, crab (canned )