156 pye several Recipes

zucchini , peeled sliced thickly lengthwise, squash , peeled if necessary, sliced, i did not use, red bell pepper , remove seeds & slice lengthwise into 6 strips, can substitute bottled roasted peppers, red onion, peeled and sliced, portobello mushroom cap , substitute several small, olive oil for brushing vegetables, more for cooking the burgers, quinoa, raw, eggs, slightly beaten, parsley, stems removed, chopped, approx. 1 cup loosely packed, garlic cloves, minced, more or 5 -10 less depending on size cloves, i used 5, breadcrumbs, plain, oats , several quick pulses in a food processor, lemon juice, salt, to taste, i used 1 1/2 tsp, pepper, to taste, i used generous dusting

butter beans with molasses and bacon, do not drain, dark red kidney beans, drained slightly, pork & beans, do not drain, bacon, cooked, drained & chopped, onion, peeled and sliced, light brown sugar, cider vinegar, garlic clove, minced, dry mustard, hot sauce , several dashes

vegetable shortening, sugar, egg, flour (mixed with 1/2 tsp baking soda), salt (optional), honey, lollipops or hard candies, several colors, crushed, craft sticks

beef stew meat, cubed, bacon , each cut in several pieces, onion, chopped, carrots, peeled and chopped, potatoes, peeled and cut in large cubes, tomato paste, beer , any can be used (i use miller lite, dark may be too rich), water, worcestershire sauce, nutmeg, marjoram, salt and pepper

unsalted butter, softened, sugar, salt, oats, flour, cold water, real maple syrup, light brown sugar, heavy cream, butter , cut into several pieces, vanilla, pecans, coarsely chopped

sharp cheddar cheese, grated, corn oil margarine (i use fleischman s), all-purpose flour, cayenne pepper, salt (several dashes)

ripe hass avocados, lemon, hot sauce , several drops (recommended: tabasco), extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling, tomatoes, seeded and chopped, scallions, chopped, coarse salt

ground sirloin, worcestershire sauce , eyeball it, chili powder , a palm full, ground cumin , half a palm full, fresh picked thyme leaves , several sprigs, several drops hot sauce, grill seasoning (recommended: montreal steak seasoning by mccormick ), extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling, ground chicken, ground chipotle (smoky flavor) chili powder, a palm full, chopped fresh cilantro leaves, several drops hot sauce, grill seasoning (recommended: montreal steak seasoning by mccormick ), extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling, extra-virgin olive oil , 1 turn of the pan, red or green bell peppers, seeded and thinly sliced lengthwise, yellow skinned onion , thinly sliced lengthwise, reserve 1/4 of a piece, uncut, jalapeno or serrano, seeded and chopped, tomatillo , green chili salsa or chipotle-tomato salsa, your choice, crusty rolls, split, bacon and black bean smash, recipe follows

beef sirloin, 1 inch thick, worcestershire sauce, for brushing and basting, balsamic vinegar, for brushing and basting, extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing and basting, steak seasoning or coarse salt and black pepper, anchovy, drained, garlic , cracked away from skins and finely chopped, extra-virgin olive oil, several drops ) worcestershire sauce, lemon, juiced, pasteurized cholesterol-free egg product , available on dairy aisle, coarsely ground black pepper, to your taste, a couple of handfuls ) grated parmigiano, heads romaine lettuce, trimmed to hearts and coarsely chopped, garlic bread, homemade or store bought

unsalted butter, peanut oil, onions, peeled , halved vertically through the root, and thinly sliced, fine sea salt, all-purpose flour, chicken stock, dry white wine , such as sancerre, freshly ground white pepper, several sprigs fresh thyme , wrapped in cheesecloth, several fresh or dried bay leaves, baguette, toasted, swiss gruyere, freshly grated, equipment : 1 (10-quart) stockpot; 4 ovenproof soup bowls

andouille, removed from casing, ground pork, rib celery, finely chopped, green bell pepper, finely chopped, white onion (boiling onion), finely chopped, garlic, minced, fresh thyme, chopped , about 1 tbsp or 1 tsp dried thyme, cayenne pepper sauce , several drops, coarse salt and black pepper, chili sauce, well-rounded tbsp) mayonnaise or reduced fat mayonnaise, well-rounded tbsp) prepared sweet red pepper relish, toppings: bibb lettuce or hearts of romaine, sliced vine ripe tomato, and 5 crusty rolls, suggestion : red bean salad, cajun oven fries, recipes follow

salt, cavatappi or elbow pasta with lines on conchiglie (small fat tube/shell shaped pasta with lines), extra-virgin olive oil, butter, ribs celery with leafy tops, finely chopped, onion, finely chopped, red bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped, garlic, finely chopped, bay leaf, freshly chopped thyme leaves , several sprigs, grated lemon zest, freshly ground black pepper, fresh lump crabmeat , picked for shells and flaked, seafood seasoning (recommended : old bay), all-purpose flour, milk, freshly grated nutmeg , to taste, dijon mustard, grated sharp white cheddar, shredded gruyere or swiss cheese, hot sauce (recommended : frank s red hot), panko bread crumbs, a generous handful flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped, grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese , a couple of handfuls

sheets puff pastry, thawed, egg, water, grated parmesan, grated white cheddar, essence , to taste, recipe follows, flavorings : pepper jack cheese, pesto sauce, cayenne, sesame seeds

refried beans, sliced jalapenos, drained and chopped, hot cayenne pepper sauce , several drops, garlic powder, hearts romaine lettuce, shredded, vine ripe tomatoes, seeded and diced, lime, juiced, coarse salt, extra-virgin olive oil

honey roasted peanuts , about 2/3 cup, plain bread crumbs, grill seasoning blend (recommended: montreal seasoning by mccormick ), eggs, a splash half-and-half or whole milk, hot sauce , several drops, all-purpose flour, vegetable oil, chicken breast, barbequed succotash , recipe follows

vegetable oil, lamb shoulder blade chops, red wine blend, plus 1 tbsp (recommended : syrah, grenache or mourvedre), fresh rosemary, plus 1 tsp chopped leaves, dried plums, finely chopped, dried apricots, finely chopped, unsalted butter, chilled and cut into several small pieces, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper

chopped celery (from 3 to 4 celery stalks), drained, freshly picked lobster meat, chilled and chopped into chunks , or 10 lb live lobsters, steamed and meat removed, good quality mayonnaise, salt, freshly ground black pepper, unsalted butter, softened, hot dog buns, cooks note: when celery is chopped , it tends to release its natural moisture, which can water down the lobster salad and give it a soupy consistency. to avoid this, chop the celery, wrap it in a dry clean towel or several paper towels, and place in the refrigerator for 15 to 20 minutes, allowing the towel to absorb any excess moisture.

silver tequila (use a high-quality, 100 percent agave tequila), a 750-ml bottle) cointreu or triple sec, freshly squeezed lime juice , plus several tbsp extra for rimming the glasses, several tbsp coarse kosher-type salt , for rimming the glasses, ice cubes