20 really good black Recipes

peas (fresh or frozen , defrost), shredded sharp cheddar cheese, diced celery, shredded iceberg lettuce, chopped green pepper, mayonnaise, raspberry vinaigrette dressing, black pepper, bacon bits, chopped green onion (optional)

butter, russet potatoes, peeled and cut into slices about 1/8 inch thick (about 6 medium), garlic, minced (in my house that means smashed with a large chef s knife), salt, chopped fresh thyme leaves (optional), grated sharp cheddar cheese, fresh ground black pepper, heavy cream, broth (i use a veggie )

red salmon, drained, minced onions, fresh lemon juice, grated lemon rind, mayonnaise, butter or 1/2 cup margarine, melted, fresh dill or 1/4 tsp dried dill, salt and black pepper

grain white rice, fresh tomatoes or 7 oz canned tomatoes, okay to include the juice, white onion, coarsely chopped, garlic clove, cut up roughly, olive oil, vegetable stock (try to use homemade stock for really good flavor!) or 2 cups chicken stock (try to use homemade stock for really good flavor!), salt, fresh chili pepper, of your choice (we like jalapeno for kick), fresh green peas or 3/4 cup frozen green pea, fresh ground black pepper

flavor of this stew really depends on good fresh corn. don tsp forget to scrape the pulp out of the cobs (see below) or the stew will be watery and a little bland. this homey dish is usually served with a crusty, rustic loaf of bread to help sop up the sauce and plenty of hot sauce; you can also serve this over plain steamed rice., ears corn , husks and silk removed, bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (8 to 10 thighs), trimmed, salt and ground black pepper, vegetable oil, kielbasa sausage , sliced 1/4 inch thick, red bell peppers , stemmed, seeded , and cut into 1/2-inch pieces, onions , minced, celery ribs , minced, cayenne pepper, garlic cloves , minced or pressed through a garlic press (about 4 tsp), minced fresh thyme leaves , or 1/4 tsp dried, low-sodium chicken broth, bay leaves, minced fresh cilantro leaves, removing corn kernels and pulp from the cob, hold the cob on its end inside a large wide bolw and cut off the kernels using a paring knife., once the kernels are removed , firmly scrape the pulp and milk out of the cob using the back of a butter knife.

butter, salt pork, diced, olive oil, chopped onion, chicken livers, finely chopped, salt & freshly ground black pepper, uncooked arborio rice (i ve used brown arborio, excellent sub!) or 1 cup other short-grain rice (i ve used brown arborio, excellent sub!), boiling chicken broth or 3 cups vegetable broth, powdered saffron (optional, ok , the original recipe said option(this is not really optional for me, since i associate), good quality grated parmesan cheese or romano cheese

sheets phyllo pastry, extra virgin olive oil, skim milk, free range eggs, salt, frozen chopped spinach (drained really well!), crumbled feta, good quality, brown onion, grated, extra virgin olive oil, salt & freshly ground black pepper

plain flour (all purpose), salt, egg, beaten, milk (can use half half water), good quality thick tomato sauce for pizza pasta (any size really, just use your favourite, i like tesco s finest chunky passata), grated cheese, oregano (approx ), black pepper (approx )

dried black beans, dried black beans, yellow pepper, red pepper, corn kernels, dressing, lime juice, olive oil, minced cloves of garlic, cumin ground, good chili powder, salt, pepper, minced cilantro

garlic cloves, finely chopped, onion, diced, lime , juice of, salt, ground black pepper, hot pepper, finely chopped , seeds removed, avocados, roma tomatoes, fresh cilantro

butter, country-style pork ribs or 1 pork roast, bacon , cut into 1/2-inch pieces, onions, chopped, carrot, sliced 1/4-inch, sauerkraut, drained, apple, chopped, fresh parsley, chopped, apple juice, chicken broth, caraway seed, fresh coarse ground black pepper, bay leaves

chicken tenders, cut into small bite size pieces, stalks celery with leaves, chopped, onion, chopped, garlic, minced, cream of celery soup, dry chicken base (or bouillon)adjust to desire taste, water or chicken stock(if using chicken stock delete dry chicken base), italian seasoning spice, dried sage or poultry seasoning, cream cheese, softened, garlic powder, garlic salt, cracked black pepper, knorr brand leek soup, dumpling style egg noodles or other noodles, potatoes, peeled and cubed, carrots, cut into big chunks

green bell pepper (chopped in thin strips), red bell peppers (chopped in thin strips), frozen spinach, olives (sliced ), pineapple (chopped in small pieces), pickled banana pepper (optional), oil (olive or canola), whole cumin, ground cumin, paprika, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper (optional), lime, head lettuce (chopped thinly), tomato (chopped thinly), pineapple (chopped in small pieces), tortilla, cheddar cheese (optional), salsa (optional)

really good non-stick baking pan, potatoes, first round roasting sauce, olive oil, margarine, melted, parmesan, worcestershire, couple pinches kosher salt, cracked black pepper, generous shakes garlic powder, shake or two dried parsley, shakes dried , minced onion, second round roasting sauce, olive oil, margarine, melted, cheese topping, parmesan, your fave shredded cheese, bacon bits, or 2 or 3 pieces , fried and crumbled, chives

boneless skinless chicken breasts, freshly squeezed lime juice (2 large limes), oil, honey, dried thyme, dried rosemary, garlic cloves, minced (or to taste), black pepper (optional)

chicken broth (homemade or other really good quality), soy sauce, garlic clove, minced, sugar, shrimp, raw, peeled, deveined, tails removed (20 of 31/40 count shrimp), sesame oil, sugar, sea salt, fresh ground black pepper, wonton wrappers, green onion, thinly sliced diagonally, separated

risotto with sausage and cranberry beans, make risotto , you absolutely must use a specific type of rice called arborio rice (carnaroli and vialone nano are also used, some say superior, but are more difficult to find). these types of rice release starch when stirred in a liquid; it is this process which makes risotto, otherwise you just have a starchy mess of mush. these types of rice are identified by their fat round grains and pearly appearance. they can be used to make other sorts of rice dishes, such as pilaf, but other types of rice cannot be used for risotto. arborio is no longer that much of a specialty product; it can be found in most large, well-stocked grocery stores in the italian section. or sometimes, misguidedly, in the asian section., okay , so now we have the rice. you will also need some good, low-salt stock or broth - it should be low-salt not for health reasons, but because a good deal of it will evaporate, leaving its salt behind, and i like to have more control over the salt in a dish. it can be homemade, but i m not going to be a snob about it because, in truth, we go through gallons of store-bought stock in this household and i don tsp see that changing anytime soon. furthermore, risotto is actually a dish which can be whipped up out of thin air when it seems as though you have nothing to eat, as long as you have butter, rice, stock, maybe a few herbs, and some leftover parmesan. i like the kind of stock purchased in tetrapak cartons, because they are resealable and can be put in the fridge and used as needed. if you really want to use homemade but you don tsp have time to make stock or don tsp like the aroma of roasting bones in your house (i don tsp blame you), you can buy really great stock at north market poultry and game - it is expensive, but can be diluted with a 2- or 3-to-1 ratio of water to stock, so it stretches. my general guideline is to plan on 1/4 cup dry rice per person, and about 4 cups of stock to 1 cup of rice. of course, this isn tsp exact and will vary depending on your elevation and the phases of the moon, but it s a good place to start. i usually just use 4 cups of stock and then dilute with water or wine (or sometimes beer, if that s all i have) if i feel i m going to run out., well, we have rice and stock covered, now we just need our setup: place the stock in a saucepan on your rear burner, bring to a simmer, and leave it there with a 6-8 oz ladle in, and place a large, wide saute pan (must be really large, plan that your rice will at least quadruple in size) or dutch oven on the burner in front. get out your favorite wooden spoon and flex your stirring arm., nice thing about using sausage is it s so full of flavor you can leave out the usual onion/garlic/shallot/celery nonsense if you re tired and don tsp feel like chopping. furthermore, sausage goes from the freezer to the pan without suffering too much. okay, let s go, risotto with sausage and cranberry beans - serves 4, links italian sausage , or 1 lb bulk (or hot, or a combination - definitely with some fennel), casings removed, cooked cranberry beans or 1 can white beans, drained, arborio rice, beef , chicken or vegetable stock, butter, freshly, finely grated parmesan cheese , plus more for garnish, an oz) flat-leaf parsley, chopped finely, lemon juice , or juice from 1/2 lemon, salt and black pepper to taste, red pepper flakes to taste, optional, good balsamic vinegar , optional

sea scallops, citrus juice , but if you only have 1 1 lemon and 1 lime. so inexpensive and so easy, it is worth the flavor (i like to use 1/3 lemon, 1/3 lime and 1/3 orange) or 2 that will work. the combination really adds a good flavor and fresh really is the only way to go. ju oranges, 1 lemon and 1 lime. so inexpensive and so easy, it is worth the flavor, kosher salt, red pepper flakes (to taste), olive oil , to finish off the dish, mango, cut in thin slices, red onion, cut in half and then very thin sliced, sliced red pepper, avocado, chopped, arugula (1 bag of . dole or any name brand will work), ground black pepper, baguette, thin sliced, havarti cheese