156 pye several Recipes

blanched almonds, eggs, vanilla extract, butter, at room temperature, sugar, granulated sugar, salt, all-purpose flour

thawed frozen bread dough, cumin seeds (use 1 kind or several) or 2 tsp dill seeds (use 1 kind or several) or 2 tsp fennel seeds (use 1 kind or several) or 2 tsp sesame seeds (use 1 kind or several) or 2 tsp poppy seeds (use 1 kind or several), coarse salt

bottom layer, unsalted butter, softened and cut into several pieces, unsweetened cocoa powder (dutched process is best), sugar, egg, beaten, vanilla extract, graham cracker crumbs, sweetened shredded coconut, chopped walnuts (or run through the food process until fine), middle layer, white chocolate, finely chopped (use the best quality you can find. lindt or ghiradelli is my favorite. do not use candy melts), unsalted butter, softened and cut into several pieces, tapioca starch or 2 tbsp cornstarch, milk, egg yolks, kosher salt, vanilla extract, powdered sugar , sifted, top layer, unsweetned chocolate, chopped, unsalted butter, softened

pasilla chile peppers - stems , seeds, and veins removed, ancho chile peppers - stems , seeds, and veins removed, guajillo chile peppers - stems , seeds, and veins removed, water, to cover, cumin seeds, garlic, white onion, chopped, roma tomatoes, chopped, pork shoulder , cut into several large pieces, salt to taste, bay leaves, chicken stock, white hominy, rinsed and drained

dried bay leaves, crumbled, coarsely chopped fresh sage leaves , plus several whole leaves for garnish, extra-virgin olive oil, coarse salt and freshly ground pepper, grated orange zest (from 2 to 3 oranges), three-rib prime rib of beef (about 7 lb), trimmed and frenched

onions, chopped (about 4 cups), vegetable oil, boneless beef chuck, cut into 3/4-inch cubes, crumbled saffron threads, turmeric, water, crushed tomatoes, dried yellow split peas , picked over and rinsed, tomato paste (preferably turkish ), dried omani lemons (optional), pierced in several places with a small sharp knife, ground cinnamon, ground allspice, fresh key lime or lemon juice, accompaniments: cooked basmati rice ; radishes; fresh mint and basil leaves

fresh lime juice, generous lb unpeeled smallish shrimp (i prefer the ones that are 41/50 count to a pound), white onion, chopped into 1/4 inch pieces, chopped fresh cilantro , plus several sprigs for garnish, ketchup, vinegary mexican bottled hot sauce (such as tamazula, valentina or bufalo, the latter being on the sweet side), olive oil , preferably extra-virgin (optional, but recommended to smooth out sharpness), diced peeled cucumber or jicama (or 1/2 cup of each), ripe avocado, peeled, pitted and cubed, salt, several lime slices for garnish, tostadas or tortilla chips, store-bought or homemade or saltine crackers for serving

olive oil, boneless beef chuck or round, cut into large cubes, salt and black pepper, onions, cut into wedges, garlic cloves, sliced, red wine, beef or vegetable stock or water, or more as needed, wheat berries, bay leaf, fresh thyme , or several pinches dried, parsnips , cut into 1/2-inch slices, chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

beef flanken or short ribs, water, coarse sea salt, carrot, scraped, celery root, peeled, 1/4 cut out for broth, remaining cut in1/2-inch cubes, onion, unpeeled , stuck with several cloves, whole allspice berries, beets, without tops, butter or vegetable oil, onions, coarsely chopped, parsnip, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, turnips, cut in 1/2-inch cubes , or 2 cups chopped cabbage, carrot, cut in 1/2-inch cubes, potatoes, cut in 1/2-inch cubes, freshly ground black pepper, well-rounded tbsp tomato paste, garlic cloves, crushed, juice of 1/2 lemon, or more to taste, sour cream or yogurt, chopped dill, chopped parsley

all-purpose flour, cold unsalted butter , cut into 1/2-inch pieces, salt, ice water, frozen chopped spinach, thawed, sliced boiled ham, unsalted butter, onions, thinly sliced, all-purpose flour, coarse-grained mustard, carrots, coarsely grated, coarsely grated swiss cheese, egg

lentils, kidney bean, split peas, white beans, pinto beans, navy beans, onion, chopped, carrot, chopped, celery, chopped, bell pepper, chopped, dried basil, garlic clove, olive oil, bay leaf, tomatoes, chicken broth

chocolate cake, cut into 1 inch cubes, red raspberries, blackberry, sliced strawberry, raspberry red wine (sweet merlot can be substituted), cream, canned, semisweet chocolate chips

shortcrust pastry, egg white , beaten until liquid, boned chicken breast , pigeon or wild duck and/or saddle of hare or rabbit, minced beef, shredded suet, salt, freshly ground pepper, hard boiled egg yolks, crumbled, spice mixture made of 1/4 tsp each ground cinnamon and mace and a pinch of ground cloves, stone cooking dates, chopped, currants, stoned prunes, soaked and drained, beef stock, rice flour or corn flour

short crust pastry, egg white , beaten until liquid, boned breast of chicken , pigeon or wild duck and/or saddle of hare or rabbit, minced beef, shredded suet, salt and freshly ground black pepper, hard boiled egg yolks, crumbled, spice mixture made of 1/4 tsp each ground cinnamon and mace and a pinch ground cloves, stone cooking dates, chopped, currants, stoned prunes, soaked and drained, beef stock, rice flour or corn flour

butter or lard, venison , cut into bite-sized pieces, raisons, currants, stoned prunes, chopped, ground mace, ground black pepper, red wine, pie dough, sugar , butter, and rose water

whole turkey, garlic cloves, lightly crushed, fresh tarragon (or several pinches dried) or 3 sprigs thyme (or several pinches dried), extra virgin olive oil, salt & freshly ground black pepper

bratwurst sausages , 1 package, found in packaged meats case, extra-virgin olive oil , 1 turn of the pan, sauerkraut, rinsed and drained, sweet red pepper relish, pumpernickel cocktail bread , 2-inch square loaves of bread, recommended: pepperidge farm brand or quarter several slices of any sliced, store bought dark or whole grain bread, as substitute

turkey breast on the bone, turkey drumsticks (about 2 1/4 lb total ), turkey thighs (about 1 1/2 lb total ), kosher salt, honey, head garlic, cut in half (do not peel), dried bay leaves, fresh thyme, whole sprigs fresh sage, whole black peppercorns, allspice berries, fresh celery leaves (from 1 bunch), unsalted butter, melted, leaves from 2 large sprigs sage , plus several whole sprigs for garnish, low-sodium chicken broth, unsalted butter, all-purpose flour, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper