54 quick ray Recipes

sliced pancetta, finely chopped, fennel pollen or ground fennel seeds, garlic, minced or grated, rolled boneless pork loin roast (2 1/2 to 3 lb), rosemary, broken or cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces (8 to 10 pieces total ), kosher salt and coarsely ground black pepper, evoo, plus more for drizzling, dry white wine, chicken stock, whole milk, tuscan kale, stemmed, juice of 1/2 lemon, freshly grated nutmeg, quick-cooking polenta, butter, grated pecorino

pork tenderloin , cut into bite-sized pieces, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, smoked paprika, for seasoning, flour , for dredging, vegetable oil, divided, onions, chopped, red bell peppers, chopped, ribs celery, chopped, garlic, sliced, mexican-style beer (recommended : negra modela), fire-roasted tomatoes, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce , medium to spicy heat level, seeded and finely chopped, plus 1 tbsp adobo sauce, chopped fresh thyme leaves, a handful fresh cilantro, finely chopped, corn tortillas or quick-cooking polenta, for serving, lime wedges, for serving

extra-virgin olive oil, chicken tenders, chopped, carrots, chopped, onion, chopped, ribs celery with the greens, chopped, salt, freshly ground pepper, chicken stock, divided, cream, divided, quick cooking polenta, plus more , if needed, butter, all-purpose flour, dijon mustard, fresh tarragon, stripped and chopped , 3 to 4 tbsp, frozen peas, gruyere cheese, grated

mixed mushroom caps , such as coarsely chopped hen of the woods or wood ears, coarsely chopped shiitakes, thinly sliced porcini, thinly sliced portabellas or criminis, extra-virgin olive oil, head garlic, cloves crushed, handful sage, chopped or thinly sliced, sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, cooked pumpkin puree, chicken stock, freshly grated nutmeg, chipotle in adobo, seeded and finely chopped , plus a small spoon of sauce, quick-cooking polenta, butter, honey, toasted pepitas, for garnish, chives, chopped, for garnish

chili powder, ground cumin, coriander, dark brown sugar, boneless skinless chicken breasts, extra-virgin olive oil, divided, tomatoes, chopped, yellow bell pepper, seeded and chopped, red onion, chopped, fresh pineapple, cut into spears and grilled, limes, a handful fresh cilantro leaves, chopped, salt and freshly ground black pepper, chicken stock, milk or half-and-half, chipotle in adobo, finely chopped and 2 tsp adobo sauce, quick cooking polenta, pumpkin puree, butter, honey

full or 2 split skin-on boneless turkey breasts, butter, softened, honey, pureed chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, fresh cranberries, sugar, cinnamon stick, orange rind, pomegranate, jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped, red onion , finely chopped 2 cups chicken stock, plus 1 cup if reheating for a make-ahead meal, milk, quick-cooking polenta, grated manchego cheese

racks of lamb , ask the butcher to trim and french, about 2 3/4 to 3 lb total, extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling, coarse salt and freshly ground pepper, cranberry juice concentrate , available on canned and bottled juice aisle, tangerines , zested and juiced, chicken stock, dried sweetened cranberries , a couple of handfuls (recommended: craisins brand name, extra-virgin olive oil , 1 turn of the pan, onion, chopped, cleaned, coarsely chopped red swiss chard , the yield of 1 large bunch, vegetable stock, handfuls golden raisins, salt and pepper, freshly grated nutmeg , eyeball it, extra-virgin olive oil , 1 turn of the pan, pancetta , available at deli counter, sliced like bacon, chopped, chicken stock, quick cooking polenta , available on italian foods or specialty aisles of market, chopped fresh sage leaves , 3 sprigs, butter, cut into small pieces, salt and pepper, blades fresh chives, snipped or finely chopped

zucchini, diced, yellow squash, diced, yellow cherry tomatoes, red cherry tomatoes, dijon mustard, balsamic vinegar, red onion, grated, olive oil, salt, freshly ground black pepper

white vinegar , eyeball it, sugar, mustard seed, salt, cracked garlic, dried dill or 2 tbsp fresh dill leaves, chopped or snipped, bay leaf, kirby cucumbers , cut into 1-inch slices on an angle

lady fingers sponge cakes, strong black coffee or espresso, shots ) coffee flavor liqueur, mascarpone cheese , available in specialty cheese case of supermarket, powdered confectioners sugar, cocoa powder, ground cinnamon

skim milk ricotta cheese, sun-dried tomato pesto, leaves basil, chopped thinly, pita bread , cut into pizza triangle shapes, regular or 4 whole wheat, olive oil flavored cooking spray, garlic powder, dried oregano, carrots, cut into long sticks, celery ribs, cut into long strips, head cauliflower, cut into bite-size pieces, head broccoli, cut into bite-size pieces

boneless, skinless chicken breast (3 pieces) or, 1 package boneless , skinless chicken thighs, if you prefer dark meat, salt and freshly ground black pepper, turns around the pan ) extra-virgin olive oil, crushed red pepper flakes, portobello mushroom caps , halved crosswise and thinly sliced, garlic, crushed and minced, beef broth or stock, crushed tomatoes, a handful flat-leaf parsley, chopped, egg ribbons or egg fettuccini, cooked to al dente, crusty bread and grated parmigiano or romano, for passing

chicken or vegetable stock/broth (preferred brand: kitchen basics), concentrated crushed tomatoes, heavy cream, coarse salt and black pepper, leaves fresh basil , cut into chiffonade, for garnish, soup toppers, for garnish , recipe follows, crusty bread , 4 inches across, 1/4-inch thick-slice artisan breads at counter in market, cracked fresh garlic , optional, extra-virgin olive oil, freshly ground black pepper, shredded cheese to compliment your soup: provolone, asiago, cheddar, gruyere, swiss, etc.

lemon curd , found on jellies and jams aisle, water, lemon , zested, cake, fresh raspberries, mint sprigs for garnish , optional

sliced peaches in syrup, drained, ground ginger, softened butter, brown sugar, granola cereal with raisins and nuts, egg whites, beaten, store bought whipped real cream in canister , from dairy aisle

extra-virgin olive oil , 2 turns of the pan, garlic , smashed beneath the flat of your knife with the heel of your hand, discard skins, boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into large bite-size pieces, grill seasoning blend (recommended: montreal seasoning by mccormick ) or coarse salt and coarse pepper, yellow skinned onion, quartered and sliced, pitted prunes, coarsely chopped, golden raisins, good quality, low sodium chicken stock , available in paper containers on soup aisle, ground cumin, sweet paprika , eyeball it, ground coriander , eyeball it, tumeric , eyeball it, cinnamon , a couple pinches, chicken stock, couscous, extra-virgin olive oil , eyeball it, scallions, finely chopped, chopped cilantro leaves or flat-leaf parsley, chopped scallions, mango chutney , any variety and brand -- available on the condiment or international food aisles

turns around the pan ) extra-virgin olive oil, carrots, peeled and chopped, parsnip, peeled and chopped, onion, chopped, ribs celery, chopped, bay leaves, fresh or dried, salt and pepper, good quality chicken stock, average weight of 1 package) chicken breast tenders, diced, wide egg noodles, a handful fresh parsley, chopped, a handful fresh dill, chopped

lady fingers or 4 individual serve store bought sponge cakes, rum, vanilla instant pudding, prepared to package directions or 4 servings store bought prepared vanilla pudding, strawberries, sliced, sugar, sliced almonds , available on baking aisle of market