112 richard liberal chronicle Recipes

evoo for liberal drizzling, butter, onions, sliced, salt and coarse black pepper, ground thyme, bay leaf, stale white bread, crust trimmed, milk or half-n-half, ground sirloin, egg, beaten, worcestershire sauce, grated onion, flour, dry white wine, beef stock, watercress, for garnish , optional

extra large, 6 to 8 count, peeled and deveined shrimp, coarse salt, lemon , zested and 1/2 , juiced, extra-virgin olive oil , for liberal drizzling, chorizo cut into 16 thick slices on an angle (recommended : gaspar s), generous handful flat-leaf parsley, generous handful cilantro leaves, garlic, cracked from skin, piquillo , spanish roasted peppers - available in most markets, roasted red peppers may be substituted, about 1 cup packed, drained, fire-roasted tomatoes, diced or crushed, yellow onion, coarsely chopped, seedless cucumber, peeled, chopped, ribs celery from heart, chopped, thick slices crusty bread, chopped, hot sauce (recommended : tabasco) for medium to spicy heat level, adjust to your own taste

parmigiano and herb-fortified stock, recipe follows, roasted tomatoes, chopped , recipe follows, extra-virgin olive oil , plus some for drizzling, thick slice prosciutto di parma , about 1/4 lb, optional, onion, chopped, ribs celery, finely chopped, carrots, peeled and finely chopped, roasted garlic (from roasted tomato recipe), recipe follows, red chile pepper, finely chopped or thinly sliced (recommended : fresno or holland), salt and freshly ground black pepper, potatoes, chopped or 1 cup small pasta, cannellini beans, drained, garbanzo beans, drained, fresh, thin green beans, cut into thirds, head escarole or small bundle chard, shredded, lemon zest, parmesan cheese, shredded, for topping, hot, crusty bread for mopping, parmigiano and herb fortified stock, rind trimmed from a hunk of parmigiano-reggiano cheese or a few small pieces rind perhaps saved-up, herb bundle of several sprigs each fresh thyme , parsley and rosemary, tied, onion, peeled and quartered, ribs celery , sliced on angle, carrots , sliced on angle, peeled rind of 1 lemon, fresh bay leaves, chicken stock, water, roasted tomatoes, ripe organic vine tomatoes or large plum tomatoes, several cloves garlic, crushed, extra-virgin olive oil , for liberal drizzling

ground pork, ground beef sirloin, salt and freshly ground black pepper, good quality bread such as pane bello or white country boule, crusts trimmed, milk, freshly grated nutmeg, extra-large egg yolk, beaten, a generous handful of fresh flat-leaf parsley , leaves picked and finely chopped, garlic, 2 finely chopped, 4 thinly sliced, mortadella or prosciutto cotto, coarsely chopped, grated pecorino , a couple of handfuls plus a hunk to grate at the table, extra-virgin olive oil , for liberal drizzling plus 3 tbsp, fennel seed , a scant palmful, red chile pepper, seeded and finely chopped, onion, finely chopped, fresh marjoram, finely chopped and/or 1 tsp dried marjoram or oregano, tomato paste, white wine, chicken stock-in-a -box, san marzano tomatoes, fresh basil leaves, good quality spaghetti, butter

pork shoulder , boned, skin-on, fresh rosemary leaves, chopped, fennel seeds , 2/3 palmful, crushed red pepper flakes , half a palmful, head (8 to 10 cloves) garlic, finely chopped, kosher salt and coarse black pepper, onion , peeled1 tsp baking soda, optional, evoo , for liberal drizzling, bundles broccoli rabe, trimmed into 5- to 6-inch stalks, ciabatta rolls , 6 to 8 inches long, ripe lemon , zested and reserved, fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, garlic, crushed, fresh fresno chile pepper, seeded and finely chopped

portobello mushroom tops, stems removed and gills scraped, extra-virgin olive oil , for liberal drizzling plus 1 tbsp, salt and freshly ground black pepper, italian sweet sausage, grape tomatoes, cream, basil leaves, shredded or torn, shredded parmigiano

red bell peppers, boneless, skinless chicken thighs, salt and freshly ground black pepper, dried italian seasoning or herbes de provence, extra-virgin olive oil , plus more liberal drizzling, shrimp, peeled and deveined , tails in tact, seafood seasoning, (recommended : old bay), white balsamic or red wine vinegar, red chilies, seeded and chopped, garlic, grated or pasted

chickens, washed and dried, chopped fresh thyme leaves, salt and freshly ground black pepper, softened butter, heads, plus 4 cloves garlic, potatoes, halved, onions, peeled and quartered , attached at root end, extra-virgin olive oil , for liberal drizzling, rosemary, leaves finely chopped, fennel seeds or fennel pollen, lemon, halved, frozen artichoke hearts , defrosted, well drained and halved, limes, halved

boneless pork loins, extra-virgin olive oil , for liberal drizzling, sea salt, freshly ground black pepper, onions, very finely chopped, garlic, thinly sliced or finely chopped, red fresno chile pepper, fresh rosemary sprigs, needles stripped and finely chopped, fresh thyme leaves, chopped, potatoes, halved, fennel seed or pollen, white wine or chicken stock, creamy mushrooms and kale, recipe follows, mixed mushrooms , wiped clean (recommended: shiitake, porcini, cremini), extra-virgin olive oil, garlic, thinly sliced or finely chopped, chopped fresh thyme, very thinly sliced fresh sage leaves, bundle black kale , lacinato or dinosaur kale, washed, stripped and shredded or chopped, salt and freshly ground black pepper, freshly grated nutmeg, marsala wine, cream, freshly grated pecorino cheese, poblano peppers, jalapeno peppers, extra-virgin olive oil, onions, chopped, garlic, chopped or sliced, tomatillos, peeled and chopped, salt and freshly ground black pepper, a handful fresh cilantro leaves, ground cumin , half a palmful, honey, chicken stock, cooked pork, finely chopped, limes, chicken stock, milk, quick cooking polenta, shredded manchego cheese, suggestion: serve with the cheesy polenta or warm tortillas, chips for dipping, wrapping or dunking.

boneless pork shoulder, coarse black pepper, sea salt, garlic, chopped, fresh rosemary, stripped and finely chopped, fennel seeds, evoo , for liberal drizzling, plus about 1/4 cup, onions, cut into thin wedges, dry white wine, superfine sugar, lemon, juiced, white balsamic or white wine vinegar, cabbage, very thinly sliced or sliced on a mandoline, fennel, very thinly sliced or sliced on a mandolin, plus a handful of fronds, ciabatta or other crusty sandwich/sub rolls (wrap in plastic if you are not serving that day, then crisp in oven to use), special equipment : kitchen twine

butter, broken thin spaghetti or orzo pasta, evoo , for liberal drizzling, garlic, finely chopped, onion, finely chopped, grain rice, sliced fresh sage, salt and freshly ground black pepper, dry white wine, chicken stock, butternut squash, halved and seeded, freshly grated nutmeg, honey, for drizzling, bulk italian sweet sausage with fennel, grated parmigiano-reggiano or grana padano cheese, fontina val d aosta or gruyere cheese, shredded or grated, pine nuts, toasted, for garnish

skin-on, bone-in chicken drumsticks, skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs, whole skin-on, bone-in chicken breast, quartered (separate the breast and then cut each piece in half crosswise), evoo , for liberal drizzling, sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, baby potatoes, fresh rosemary, leaves stripped and chopped, onions, cut into thin wedges with the root ends attached, handful fresh bay leaves, frozen artichoke hearts, thawed, drained and halved , or 1 14-oz can artichoke hearts, drained and halved, head garlic, cloves separated and crushed, lemon, sliced, dry white wine, black kale or dinosaur kale, stemmed, freshly grated nutmeg

evoo, plus more for liberal drizzling, firm eggplant, halved, scored with paring knife, salt and freshly ground black pepper, garlic, ends cut to expose the cloves, fresh thyme, chopped, crushed red pepper flakes, onion, chopped, tomato paste, chicken stock, dry white or red wine, fire roasted tomatoes of any variety (whole, diced or crushed ), a few leaves fresh basil , torn, plus a few for garnish, crumbled or grated ricotta salata, garnish

sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed into 2-inch chunks, carrots, peeled and cut into large chunks, parsnips, peeled and cut into large chunks, celery root, peeled and cut into chunks, extra-virgin olive oil , for liberal drizzling, salt and freshly ground black pepper, freshly grated nutmeg 1 bulb garlic, chicken or vegetable stock, honey, hot sauce, note : roast 2 heads at the same time for roasted pepper and eggplant marinara, another make-ahead meal below., thick-cut good-quality white bread, deli-cut on thicker-side sharp yellow cheddar

italian sausage (the kind sold in swirl shapes, each swirl will weigh 1 1/4-pounds or so) hot and sweet varieties, extra-virgin olive oil , for liberal drizzling plus 3 tbsp, 3 turns of the pan, garlic, 3 thinly sliced, 1 cracked from skin, red bell pepper, seeded and sliced 1/2-inch thick, green bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch slices, onion , 1/2-inch slices, tomato sauce , thinned out with water, salt and pepper, crusty semolina bread, split, grated parmigiano-reggiano, coarse black pepper, chopped flat-leaf parsley , a rounded palm full

eggs, whole milk or cream, grated parmigiano-reggiano , a couple of handfuls, freshly grated nutmeg, salt and freshly ground black pepper, ground pork, ground sage or rubbed sage, half a palmful, granulated onion, granulated garlic , half a palmful, fennel seed , half a palmful, ground cloves or allspice, extra-virgin olive oil, thick cut good quality white bread, butter, halved or sliced strawberries, sliced or torn fresh basil leaves, sugar, good quality honey of your favorite variety , for liberal drizzling

flat iron steaks or any thin cut tender steak, no more than 1-inch thick, garlic, sliced, fresh marjoram or oregano or a generous sprinkle of dried leaves, rosemary, salt and freshly ground black pepper, extra-virgin olive oil , for liberal drizzling, beef stock, organic ketchup, garlic, finely chopped, worcestershire sauce, dark brown sugar, red wine vinegar, coarsely ground black pepper, shallot, peeled, dijon mustard, agave syrup or 1 tsp superfine sugar, red wine vinegar, extra-virgin olive oil, slaw salad mix or shredded cabbage, celery salt, salt and freshly ground black pepper, slabs ciabatta bread or other large crusty rolls, split and toasted, chopped raw onion or chopped red onion, chopped drained italian giardiniera hot pickled vegetables, chopped pickles

thick rib-eye or bone in delmonico steak, about 1 1/2 lb (24 oz), extra-virgin olive oil, for coating and liberal drizzling, freshly ground black pepper, fresh rosemary, freshly chopped parsley leaves, fresh oregano or marjoram, salt, lemon wedges