450 poached black with and Recipes

olive oil, cumin seed, paprika, onion, thinly sliced, harissa , for a spicier, deeper flavor (optional), garlic cloves, minced, tomatoes, peeled, seeded and diced (can use good quality organic canned diced tomatoes), potato, small diced cubes, green bell pepper, diced, red bell pepper, diced, yellow bell pepper, diced , if not using add more red and green bell pepper (optional), chili pepper , for those that like heat (optional), water, kosher salt, fresh ground pepper, eggs, parsley or cilantro, chopped, black olives (optional), capers (optional)

dry red wine such as merlot or shiraz, or apple juice, water, brown sugar, beets, peeled, and cut into bite-size pieces, salt and ground black pepper, honey (optional), snipped fresh parsley, lemon wedges (optional)

sweet firm red or black plums (such as burgundies, satsumas, or el dorados; about 2 lb), quartered, pitted, pinot gris or viognier, dry red wine, whole star anise, cinnamon stick, sugar, divided, low-salt chicken broth, fresh thyme sprigs plus 1 tsp finely chopped thyme, divided, chopped shallot, pork tenderloins, olive oil, divided, chopped fresh thyme, garlic cloves, minced, chopped fresh chives

peanut oil, chopped onion, minced garlic, minced peeled fresh ginger, jalapeno pepper, minced, curry powder, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, sugar, diced tomatoes, undrained, light coconut milk, chopped fresh cilantro, eggs, whole-wheat english muffins, split and toasted, chopped green onions, cilantro leaves (optional)

red snapper, whole (or fillets), zucchini, sliced thin, yellow squash, sliced thin, mint, fish stock, dry white wine, butter, olive oil, lemon juice, fresh mint, salt & freshly ground black pepper

eggs, white vinegar, salt, divided, asparagus spears, trimmed (about 40), extra-virgin olive oil, garlic clove, chopped, unsalted butter, fresh lemon juice, chopped fresh parsley, freshly ground black pepper , to taste, coarsely grated fresh parmesan cheese, divided

dried figs, brandy, red wine, honey, juice and zest of 2 oranges, juice and zest of 2 lemons, cinnamon sticks, vanilla bean split in half, strong black tea

brandy, dry red wine, honey, grated orange rind, grated lemon rind, fresh orange juice, fresh lemon juice, strong-brewed black tea, cinnamon sticks, vanilla bean , split lengthwise, dried figs or other dried fruits, vanilla low-fat ice cream, lemon zest (optional)

fat-free , less-sodium chicken broth, sliced fennel bulb (about 1 small bulb), julienne-cut carrot, thyme sprigs, garlic clove, minced, dry white wine, diced green bell pepper, diced red bell pepper, salmon fillets (about 1 inch thick ), salt, freshly ground black pepper

kosher salt, natural cane sugar, fresh thyme sprigs, duck or chicken leg quarters with skin, duck or chicken fat, idaho baking potatoes, eggs, well beaten, kosher salt , plus more as needed, all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling the dough, distilled vinegar, very fresh large eggs, duck or chicken fat, grapeseed oil , if needed, chicken stock, freshly ground black pepper , or to taste, fresh thyme leaves , for serving

pears, ripe but not soft, red wine, tea, strong, fresh basil leaves, honey, sugar, cinnamon, ginger, black pepper, blue cheese, soft

water, lemons, halved, salt, onions, thinly sliced, whole salmon , (about 6 to 8 lb) scaled and gutted, white potatoes, peeled, cubed , cooked until tender and cooled completely, mayonnaise, yellow mustard, minced onions, chopped fresh parsley leaves, chopped sweet pickles, freshly ground black pepper, cucumber, thinly sliced, dozen (2-inch squares) of dark pumpernickel bread, fresh parsley sprigs

dried black mission or calimyrna figs (about 8 oz.) stems trimmed, red wine, bay leaf, thick-cut bacon , cut in half crosswise, italian fontina, cut in 12 pieces

unsalted butter, divided, sweet onions, halved vertically and sliced 1/4 inch thick, pinot noir, divided, yellow bell pepper , cut into thin strips, brown sugar, kalamata olives, pitted and sliced, fish or seafood broth, garlic cloves, sliced, bay leaf, salmon fillets, chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, freshly ground black pepper

unsalted butter, all-purpose flour, whole milk, chicken stock, spinach (tough stems removed), sea salt, fresh ground black pepper, eggs, tarragon vinegar

carrots , cut into julienne strips, water, dry white wine or 2 tbsp white grape juice or 2 tbsp apple juice, lemon juice, dried rosemary, dried marjoram, chicken bouillon granules or 1/2 tsp instant fish bouillon cube, black pepper, fresh halibut steaks or 2 (4 -6 oz) frozen halibut steaks, cut 1 inch thick, sliced green onion, lemon slice, for garnish (optional)

thawed boneless skinless chicken breast, frozen vegetables (i like a combination of caulflower, broccoli, and carrots), lemon , juice of, please, salt, black pepper, olive oil

dry white wine, fat free chicken broth, bay leaf, boneless skinless chicken breast, extra virgin olive oil, butter, sliced white mushrooms, white onion, diced, green onion, sliced (optional), flour, stalk celery, thinly sliced, frozen peas or 1 cup canned peas, fresh parsley (optional), salt, black pepper, freshly ground, cooked brown rice