166 ray cooking Recipes

red onion, finely chopped, extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, dark amber maple syrup, tomato paste, worcestershire sauce, curry powder, liquid smoke flavoring, coarse black pepper, vegetable cooking spray, salmon fillets or steaks, 6 to 8 oz each, coarse salt, navel orange , zested and juiced, lemon , zested and juiced, garlic, finely chopped, dijon mustard, chopped fresh tarragon leaves, salt, extra-virgin olive oil , eyeball it, hearts romaine lettuce, scallions, chopped

extra-virgin olive oil, butter , plus 1 tbsp, white button mushrooms, sliced, fresh rosemary, leaves finely chopped, a couple sprigs thyme, leaves chopped, bay leaf, onion, finely chopped, garlic, finely chopped or grated, salt and freshly ground black pepper, tomato paste, worcestershire sauce, chicken stock, chopped cooked turkey meat, heavy cream, gnocchi, a few grates nutmeg, grated parmesan or gruyere, for topping

oil , for rubbing grill or cooking spray to prepare surface of grill or grill pan, stone fruit , plums, peaches or nectarines, apricots cut around the pit and separated in halves, balsamic vinegar, peeled chunk ginger root , 1/2-inch, brown sugar, coarse black pepper

red bell pepper, dried porcini mushrooms (a handful), homemade or store-bought chicken stock, evoo, pancetta, cut 1/8-inch thick, diced, portobello mushroom caps, chopped, onion, finely chopped, garlic, finely chopped, red chile pepper, thinly sliced, fresh rosemary, finely chopped, bay leaf, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, tomato paste, dry red or white wine, stewed tomatoes, pulled or chopped cooked chicken meat, ciabatta or other crusty bread, shaved pecorino cheese, for garnish, coarsely chopped fresh flat leaf parsley, for garnish, bread , for serving

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

applewood or other thick , center-cut bacon, from the meat case of market, ground beef sirloin, worcestershire sauce, for brushing, olive oil, for drizzling, grill seasoning (recommended: montreal seasoning by mccormick ) or coarse salt and black pepper, extra-virgin olive oil , 2 turns of the pan in a slow stream, crushed garlic, crimini (baby portobello) mushrooms, cleaned with a damp towel, sliced, fresh sage, salt and pepper, dry cooking sherry, fontina or swiss cheese, thinly sliced, grainy , stone ground prepared mustard, for passing at the table

plain greek yogurt , vegenaise or mayonnaise, curry powder (see cook s note), juice of 1 lemon, kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, poached chicken breasts , recipe follows, scallions, finely chopped, green apple, peeled and finely chopped, organic carrot, shredded, softened butter , for the rolls, new england sandwich rolls or brioche lobster rolls, chopped crispy romaine hearts or other lettuce, almonds, toasted, crystallized ginger, very thinly sliced, for garnish, vegetable chips or sweet potato chips, for serving, bone-in, skin-on chicken breast halves (or 3 full breasts), garlic , smashed, celery stalks, quartered, bay leaf, carrot, quartered, lemon, sliced, onion, quartered, herb bundle of fresh parsley , rosemary, sage and thyme tied with kitchen string, kosher salt

make-ahead sauce, shallot, coarsely chopped, red holland or fresno chile pepper, garlic, fresh bay leaves, mustard seed or dry mustard, 1/3 palmful, dry sherry, worcestershire sauce, black peppercorns, organic ketchup or low-sugar ketchup, soy or tamari sauce, beef stock, minute sliced steak, high temperature cooking oil (recommended : canola or peanut oil), flank steak, hoagie rolls of choice, big bundle watercress , upland cress or baby arugula

white and wild rice (recommended : uncle ben s or near east brands) cooked to package directions -- either chicken or herb flavors are fine, extra virgin olive oil , 2 turns of the pan, salt and pepper, boneless, skinless chicken breast, balsamic vinegar , eyeball it, water , eyeball it, tomato paste, chopped fresh tarragon leaves, plus extra for garnish, heavy cream , half-and-half or 1/3 cup sour cream, chopped walnuts , available on baking aisle, toasted, chopped parsley leaves, edible flowers (available in produce section with herbs) for garnish

ahi tuna steak , 6 oz, five-spice powder , available on spice aisle, grill seasoning, such as montreal steak seasoning , or salt and coarse pepper, cooking spray or vegetable oil, for brushing the grill pan, half a sack , mixed prewashed baby salad greens, radishes, sliced, european cucumber, thinly sliced, wasabi paste, rice vinegar or, soy sauce, virgin olive oil, salt and freshly ground black pepper

spaghetti, salt, vegetable oil or peanut oil, garlic, finely chopped, ginger root, minced or grated, red bell pepper, thinly sliced, crushed red pepper flakes, creamy peanut butter, tamari dark soy sauce , eyeball it, cooked pumpkin, tablespoonfuls mild or hot curry paste (recommended: patak s) found on international foods aisle, five-spice powder, jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined, diver scallops, trimmed and patted dry, scallions, cut into 2-inch pieces, then thinly sliced lengthwise into matchsticks

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

flank steak, grill seasoning, a palm full and a half, dark mexican chili powder , a palm full, lime , zested, cooking spray or oil to coat grill or grill pan, butter, white rice, onion, chopped, red bell pepper, chopped, jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped, garlic, chopped, chicken stock, tomato paste, hot sauce , eyeball it, shrimp, peeled and deveined, chopped cilantro leaves or flat-leaf parsley, salt, ripe beefsteak tomatoes, sliced, hass avocados, halved , scooped from skin and sliced, lemon, red onion, thinly sliced, crumbled queso asadero

chicken stock, canola , vegetable or other high-temperature cooking oil, white rice, scallions , thinly sliced on an angle, chicken cutlets or chicken thighs or 6 thin pork loin chops, bundle broccolini or 1 head broccoli, salt, fresh gingerroot, peeled and finely chopped or grated, garlic cloves, finely chopped, tamari (aged soy sauce), orange marmalade, roasted unsalted cashews

giardiniera, (hot pepper salad mix,) from bulk bins of market near olives, or jarred, aged, sharp provolone, cubed into bite size pieces, cooked hot and sweet italian sausages or salamis, cubed into bite size pieces, mixed olives , from specialty olive bulk bins of market, fancy bread sticks or grissini, found near deli or near bread crumbs in market, smoked almonds , available on snack aisle of market, fresh herbs, for garnish

extra-virgin olive oil , 1 turn of the pan, plus extra for drizzling, butter, shallot, chopped, button mushrooms and stems, cleaned and finely chopped in food processor, salt and freshly ground black pepper, dry cooking sherry , 2 splashes, tournedos of beef filet mignon, 1-inch thick, mousse pate, available in specialty cheese and appetizer cases of larger markets, sheet frozen prepared puff pastry , 11 by 17, defrosted, egg, beaten with a splash of water, head broccoli, trimmed and cut into spears

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

cooked cooled and cubed chicken, ranch dressing, heavy cream, barbecue sauce (i use sweet baby ray s hickory and brown sugar), colby-monterey jack cheese (shredded ), mozzarella cheese (shredded ), mild cheddar cheese (shredded )