40 really good fresh Recipes

french bread, butter, softened (no subs!), grated parmesan cheese, minced fresh garlic cloves (or to taste), chopped fresh parsley or 2 -3 tsp dried parsley flakes

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

no yolk noodles (large or your preference), carrots, sugar snap peas or 6 oz snow peas, english cucumber, green onions, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, olive oil, brown sugar, lime , zest of, freshly squeezed lime juice, grated fresh ginger, salt, freshly chopped coriander leaves or 1/2 cup parsley, chopped peanuts (really good) (optional)

white vinegar (or use the juice from the pickled beets for more vibrant color), salt, pepper, fresh horseradish, fresh parsley, mayonnaise (adding more after tossing with salad ingredients for more creaminess if desired), new potatoes, boiled, peeled and cubed, pickled beets, drained and diced, red onion, diced fine, green pepper, diced fine, stalk celery, diced fine, eggs, boiled and diced, hard-boiled egg, sliced, paprika (smoked is really good)

dark chocolate, broken into small pieces (really good quality), eggs, superfine sugar, superfine sugar, softened unsalted butter, water, butter, all-purpose flour, cream, to serve (optional), fresh raspberry, to serve (optional), chocolate curls (optional)

good quality extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, minced, kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper, day old bread, cubed (this should be a sturdy bready, like french bread,a really sturdy, crusty italian bread, or somethin), cucumbers, peeled,seeded and diced, tomatoes, seeded and diced, red onion, sliced thin, fresh basil, shredded, parmesan cheese

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

onions , coarsley chopped, green bell pepper , coarsley chopped, chopped fresh garlic, lean ground beef or 2 lbs chopped sirloin, tomato paste (or use 1 small can, can use 2 cans for a richer chili), jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped, chili powder (can add in more if desired), brown sugar, chili sauce, cumin (add in more if desired), dried oregano, seasoning salt and pepper (this need lots of salt!), bay leaf, dry red wine (can use more or less , but please add it in!), whole tomatoes (with juice, break up the tomatoes slightly with your hands before adding in), kidney beans, drained (can use more )

flour tortillas, cream cheese, softened, mayonnaise (hellman s is best!), diced green chilies, drained, tomato, seeded and finely chopped, chopped green onions (can use white onions), minced fresh garlic cloves (or to taste), chili powder, salt

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)

potatoes (any kind ), dozen hard-boiled egg, mayonnaise, sweet onion, celery seed, salt & pepper

eggs, beaten (not egg substitute), tomato, rinsed and diced (fresh tomatoes, not canned), green onion, rinsed and chopped

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

red skinned potatoes, russet potatoes, i usually mix a red and a yellow or white potato, this was what i had on hand, any will work, lrg white onion, chopped, separated into 1/3 and 2/3, extra virgin olive oil, worcestershire sauce, chives, chopped garlic, seasoned salt (i used emerils original essence), garlic pepper, margarine, celery flakes (i was out of celery, could use 1 rib of celery, chopped small - i will do that next time), handful fresh mushrooms , chopped* (i was out of mushrooms, but, want to add them next time), beef broth (was out of chicken stock, will use the beef next time too, really good!), milk, ranch dip (i happened to have dip to be used up...could use dry ranch and sour cream), swiss cheese, palmful parmesan, palmful shredded moterrey jack, this was the cheese i had on hand...could use whatever you have, garnishes: bacon bits or bacon fried and crumbled, sour cream, chives, shredded cheese of your choice

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

spinach pasta (you can really use any of your favorite pastas, but the spinach is best for this), italian tomatoes, onion, diced (optional), garlic, minced, white wine, fresh basil, chopped fine, olive oil, salt, pepper, boneless skinless chicken breasts (slightly pounded ), pesto sauce (a good quality store bought pesto is fine, or home made if you want), italian breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, grated, olive oil, parmesan cheese (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