13 ray basic Recipes

russet potatoes, peeled and diced, pork or chicken stock (recommended: kitchen basics), scallions, finely chopped, ribs celery with leafy tops, chopped, white wine vinegar, sugar, prepared horseradish, extra-virgin olive oil, celery seed , optional, a generous handful dill, chopped, salt and freshly ground black pepper

olive oil, mccormick grill seasoning (or any other grill seasoning ), vinegar, worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, tomato sauce, onion, minced garlic cloves, ground meat, salt and pepper

extra-virgin olive oil , 3 turns of the pan, plus some for drizzling, thick slices pancetta (not smoked ) or bacon (smoked), chopped, fresh rosemary, leaves finely chopped, garlic, chopped, onion, finely chopped, carrots, diced, skinny zucchini , cut into thin slices, salt and pepper, dry red wine , a couple of glugs, petite diced or chunky style crushed tomatoes, beef stock , available in boxes on soup aisle (recommended: kitchen basics brand), chopped or torn stale bread, white beans (recommended : goya brand, smaller than cannellini beans), chopped kale or chard, grated parmigiano-reggiano , to pass at table

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.

chicken stock (recommended : kitchen basics brand) available in paper box containers on soup aisle, extra-virgin olive oil , 2 turns of the pan, garlic, chopped, arborio rice, salt and pepper, frozen peas, grated parmigiano-reggiano or romano cheese, a couple of handfuls

chicken stock (recommended : kitchen basics, 2 (1-quart) boxes, ground chicken or ground turkey breast (i keep an extra pack of both in the freezer; they are both so lean and easy to work with!), egg, plain bread crumbs, freshly grated nutmeg , eyeball it, smoked sweet paprika, handful parsley leaves, finely chopped, salt and pepper, egg noodles, pequillo spanish peppers or roasted red peppers, quartered lengthwise, very thinly sliced, scallions , cut into 2-inch pieces then shredded into thin sticks, handful fresh dill, finely chopped , about 3 tbsp

extra-virgin olive oil, ground turkey or chopped leftover turkey, salt and freshly ground black pepper, poultry seasoning, sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed, onion, cut into 1-inch dice, carrots, peeled and grated, ribs celery, chopped, butter, divided, all-purpose flour, turkey or chicken stock (recommended: kitchen basics), a few dashes worcestershire sauce, frozen peas, very ripe banana, a few dashes hot sauce, sharp shredded yellow cheddar, all natural apple sauce, good quality whole berry cranberry sauce (recommended : ocean spray), ground cinnamon, orange zest, french vanilla ice cream, cream, chopped toasted pecans , available on baking aisle

marble rye bread, softened butter, divided, turkey breast cutlets, salt and pepper, poultry seasoning, divided , plus 1 tsp, extra-virgin olive oil, divided, all-purpose flour, turkey broth (recommended : college inn brand) or chicken stock (recommended: kitchen basics) in a re-sealable paper box, mushrooms, chopped, ribs celery , from the heart, chopped with leafy green tops, water chestnuts, 1 small can, drained, chopped, scallions, chopped, fresh parsley leaves, chopped

spaghetti, olive oil, anchovy fillets, garlic cloves, chopped, red pepper flakes , to taste, black pepper , to taste, pasta water, fresh parsley, chopped

hearts romaine lettuce, tomatoes, diced, kirby cucumber or 1/4 european seedless cucumber, diced, yellow onion or 1/2 red onion, chopped, carrot, peeled and shredded, a couple of glugs ) extra-virgin olive oil, a couple of splashes ) red wine vinegar, sugar, coarse salt and black pepper

brown sugar, white granulated sugar, water, heavy whipping cream, whole pecans, butter , to grease cookie sheet