70 roasted little Recipes

rotini pasta , pasta. cooked according to package directions. (i like the spinach or wheat or red variety because it is pretty), marinaded artichoke hearts (oil included... do not drain), pimientos (well drained ) or 8 oz roasted red peppers (well drained), sliced black olives (well drained ), swiss cheese (cubed into little tiny bits), feta cheese (you can buy this pre-crumbled and ready to go), green olives (well drained ), pepperoni (you can buy it in a convenient package already sliced), olive oil

ground chicken, red onion, finely chopped, philadelphia cream cheese, softened, cashews , roasted, salted and finely chopped, basil, chopped, coriander, chopped, lemon , finely grated rind of, flour , to coat patties, oil , for a shallow fry, white vinegar, water, brown sugar, sweet chili sauce (i added a little more, my preference), fish sauce, chopped cashews, extra (i left this out ), birds eye chili, chopped finely (add as many or as few seeds as you like), basil leaves, extra to serve (optional)

beef chuck roast, roasted poblano chilies (skin and seeds removed), finely chopped, sweet yellow onion, chopped, olive oil, chili powder, ground cumin, kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper to taste, garlic, minced, turkish bay leaf, water, a few sprigs of fresh cilantro, new mexico/california dried red chiles, water, olive oil, sweet yellow onion, finely minced, garlic, finely minced, flour, kosher salt to taste, ground cumin , to taste, fresh tomatoes, pureed (or 1 small can organic tomato sauce), fresh corn tortillas , each warmed in a pan with a little oil to soften, grated monterey jack cheese, grated sharp cheddar cheese, chopped green onions, fresh cilantro, light sour cream, homemade guacamole , if desired

lamb rib roasts (8-rib each), salt, fresh ground black pepper (yes lots of ground black pepper!), olive oil, dijon mustard, divided (can use a little less), focaccia herbed breadcrumbs, divided (use about 1 cup per rack)

butternut squash , roasted and scooped out, leeks, chopped, stalk celeriac, peeled and chopped, cremini mushrooms, sliced, lasagna noodles, garlic cloves, diced, butter, flour, heavy cream, vegetable broth , plus a little extra, cheese, shredded (i like an italian mix...swiss or white cheddar might also be good), salt, italian seasoning (i use tuscan sunset by penzy s), french tarragon

white onion, peeled and minced, garlic clove, peeled and minced, butter, ears corn , kernels cut off, poblano chiles , roasted, peeled, seeded, and cut in strips, zucchini, coarsely chopped, mushrooms, sliced, squash blossoms, stems and sepals removed, blossoms coarsely chopped, chicken broth, corn tortillas, cut in small squares and fried until crispy in a little vegetable oil (feel free to substitute store-bought corn chips, if you wish), creme fraiche or sour cream

butter, cooking oil, cumin seed, green peas, washed and drained (about 50g), garam masala powder, yellow chili powder, coriander powder, roasted and crushed cumin seed, salt, panir (tofu), lightly cooked in a little oil, oil, cumin seed, tomato puree, water , as much as required to get gravy consistency, kasuri methi , crushed between palms, garam masala powder, salt, red chili powder, cream, beaten (for those on a low-fat diet, you can use low-fat plain yogurt as a substitute), coriander leaves, chopped (to garnish )

tuna steaks, fresh ground pepper, kosher salt, olive oil, jumbo pasta shells , cook according to package directions (but don tsp overcook, you don tsp want them to break apart), mayonnaise (you can use a little more if you want, but i prefer a light dressing), celery ribs, cut lengthwise and then chopped fine, red onion, chopped fine, roasted red peppers (jar is fine , i always keep some on hand), scallions, fine diced (white and green parts ), kalamata olive, chopped (you can substitute black olives), anchovy fillets, fine minced (don tsp shy away, you will never notice them but wow, what a great flavor), capers, drained and chopped, fresh lemon juice, fresh parsley, fine diced, pepper, tomatoes, chopped and then lightly pureed in the food processor, fresh basil, chopped fine, shallot, chopped, olive oil, red wine vinaigrette, salt, pepper, salad greens, for serving (use your favorite , i love some torn bibb or boston lettuce for a creamy texture), lemon, cut in 4 wedges (1 per plate as a garnish and squeezed on the salad)