11 sarasota peas and Recipes

spanish chorizo , sausage links cut in 1/4-inch slices (the firm chorizo, mexican chorizo is the soft version), boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut in large pieces, pork chop , cut in cubes don tsp dice too fine (1-inch thickness, and yes i just ask the guy behind the meat counter for 1), ham , cut in cubes don tsp dice too fine (1/4-inch thickness, and yes again, i just get a slice from the deli), shrimp, peeled and tails on (personally i remove mine, but traditionally they are left on), cod, cut into large pieces (use could use halibut too, any firm white fish), clams , cherrystone if possible my seafood guy will always clean them for me (rinsed well in a pan of water), mussels , my seafood guy will always clean them for me (rinsed and cleaned well), bell peppers, cut in strips (i like to use 1 green and 1 red pepper), scallions, chopped (green and white parts ), onion, chopped, minced garlic, olive oil, arborio rice, chicken broth , sometimes i use a bit more broth (stock if you have home made would be even better), saffron, fresh parsley, chopped, bay leaf, white wine, lemon juice, frozen peas, salt, pepper, lemon wedge, parsley

elbow macaroni (i prefer a rough cut or large elbow), tuna (note ( first, i only use tuna in water, well drained. second, i like a lot of tuna in my salad and ), frozen baby peas, onion, fine chopped, celery ribs, fine chopped (and don tsp throw out the celery leafs, they are just as good chopped and added to the salad), hard-boiled eggs, fine diced, green pimento stuffed olive, cut in half, kosher dill pickles, chopped fine (more or less to taste), mayonnaise (no miracle whip or low fat), dijon mustard, pickle juice, fresh parsley (more if you like ), fresh dill, salt, pepper, paprika, dill, hard-boiled egg, thin sliced

penne pasta (i like a small ridged pasta, but you can also use a parpadelle, or a tagliatelle, it just depends on), baby peas (i just use the frozen ones ), diced ham (you can use more or less if you like , i just use what i have on hand), bacon, diced, onion, cut in quarters and thin sliced, garlic clove, minced (1 small clove or about 1/2 - 3/4 tsp), heavy cream (sometimes i keep a little extra cream and add some more add the end for a bit thinner sauce), fontina cheese, grated, parmesan cheese (1/4 for the sauce, 1/4 for a garnish), fresh breadcrumbs (use fresh slices of bread and either just chop with a knife or use a food processor), chopped fresh parsley, salt, pepper

italian salad dressing (a store bought dressing will work just fine), soy sauce, grated fresh ginger, crushed red pepper flakes, napa cabbage, shredded, romaine lettuce, chopped, bibb lettuce, chopped, fresh cilantro, fine chopped, scallion, fine chopped (white and green parts ), shallot, thin sliced, left over pork , beef or 2 cups chicken, avocado, diced, mango, diced, carrot, shredded (you can buy them shredded right in the produce aisle), seedless cucumber, lightly seeded, peeled and shredded, red pepper, thin sliced, honey roasted peanuts, lightly chopped, snow peas, bean sprouts, zucchini

thick bone in pork chops, sweet onion (cut in half and thin sliced ), chopped tomatoes (san marzano or a good quality tomato), field peas , rinse and drain (bushes makes some black eyed or lady peas which are very good, but there are several bran), okra (i use frozen ), chicken broth, bay leaf, chopped parsley, peanut oil, salt, pepper

beef stew meat, cubed (not too small because they will get so tender they will fall apart), white pearl onions, shallots, diced fine, carrots, cut in 1-inch pieces (very large carrots you can also cut lengthwise first and then in 1-inch pieces if necessary), celery ribs, cut in 1-inch pieces, celery rib, dice fine, celery leaves, chopped, parsnip, cut in 1-inch pieces, red potatoes, cut in half, cremini mushrooms, cut in half, peas (frozen are fine), diced tomatoes , i have used this a couple of times to try and it is ok, but i prefer it without (optional), beef stock , keep a little extra on hand as you may need a little more to achieve the consistency you like (available right in your grocery store or homemade), red wine (i like a cabernet), flour (to dredge the beef), kosher salt (to dredge the beef), pepper (to dredge the beef), paprika (to dredge the beef), vegetable oil (not olive oil to saute the beef), butter, garlic cloves, minced, dried parsley, fresh parsley , as a garnish, dried thyme, dried basil, dried rosemary, worcestershire sauce, bay leaf, salt, pepper

celery, diced (don tsp throw out those leaves), baby peas, thawed (frozen works best ), dried cherries, scallions, diced (whites and greens ), fresh parsley, fine chopped, chopped pecans (i prefer to toast mine), mayonnaise, plain yogurt, lemon juice, salt, pepper, celery, leafs chopped fine

skirt steaks, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, olive oil, penne pasta (sometimes i hold a cup or so back when i toss everything together, you can always use it tossed with), sun-dried tomato packed in oil, chopped, english seedless cucumbers , cut in half lengthwise and thin sliced, red onion, cut in half and thin sliced, arugula (a mix of watercress and is also very good), beef broth, olive oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, fresh grated ginger (ground ginger just doesn tsp work in this dressing), dijon mustard, ground black pepper, kosher salt (go easy, the broth and soy both have salt in them), pea shoots

boneless skinless chicken thighs , you can also use chicken breasts and leftovers (1 1/2 cups chicken, turkey or shrimp cut into bite size pieces), chicken stock (i like stock for this but broth will work), creme fraiche, onion, diced, leeks, thin sliced, celery, chopped fine (1 rib), peas (frozen ), sliced mushrooms, minced garlic, fresh basil, flour (plus -- additional may be needed to achieve a nice gravy texture), salt, pepper, butter, mashed potatoes (i prefer to make my own, but you can easily use a store bought deli or premade), creme fraiche, fresh parsley, grated parmesan cheese (1/4 cup in the potato mix, and 1/4 cup as a garnish for the top), salt