104 sharp dark Recipes

ground cumin, ground coriander, ground chuck, canola oil, onions, coarsely chopped, red bell peppers, seeded , cut into 1/2-inch pieces, yellow bell peppers, seeded , cut into 1/2-inch pieces, jalapeno chiles with seeds, chopped (about 1/3 cup), chili powder, minced canned chipotle chiles in adobo sauce, crushed tomatoes with added puree, kidney beans, drained, dark beer (such as stout), sour cream, chopped green onions, coarsely grated extra-sharp cheddar cheese

ground cumin, ground coriander, ground chuck, canola oil, onions, coarsely chopped, red bell peppers, seeded , cut into 1/2-inch pieces, yellow bell peppers, seeded , cut into 1/2-inch pieces, jalapeno chiles, with seeds, chopped (about 1/3 cup), chili powder, minced canned chipotle chiles in adobo, crushed tomatoes in puree, kidney beans, drained, dark beer (such as stout), sour cream, chopped green onion, coarsely grated extra-sharp cheddar cheese

dark rye bread, toasted, bottled thousand island dressing, cooked turkey, sliced, cooked ham, sliced, swiss cheese, canned sauerkraut, well drained, crushed pineapple, well drained, sharp cheddar cheese, red onions

sharp cheese spread , such as kraft old english cheese, at room temperature, cream cheese, softened, blue cheese, crumbled, garlic cloves, minced, drops hot sauce, onion, minced, salted butter, softened, dark beer, heated and cooled, plus extra , if needed, pumpernickel bread , such as the mini loaves you may find at the deli counter (optional), assorted crudites (optional)

sharp cheese spread , such as kraft old, english cheese, at room temperature, cream cheese, softened, blue cheese, crumbled, garlic, minced, drops hot sauce, onion, minced, salted butter, softened, dark beer, heated and cooled , plus extra if needed, pumpernickel bread slices, optional, assorted crudites , optional

cider vinegar, black peppercorns, bay leaves, salt, dry mustard, sugar

dried guajillo or red new mexico chile peppers, stemmed and seeded, chicken stock, organic ketchup, cider vinegar, dark brown sugar, worcestershire sauce, dark amber maple syrup, shots mezcal or other tequila of your choice, garlic, finely chopped, limes, organic orange, shredded poached chicken breasts , recipe follows, evoo, smoky bacon, chopped, red onion, halved; 1 half chopped and the other half whole, baked beans , such as bush s, steak sauce , such as lea and perrins thick classic worcestershire sauce, coarsely ground black pepper, red cabbage (1 lb), finely shredded, kosher salt, flour tortillas, sharp white cheddar, whole bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts (for all white meat) or 3 whole 4-lb chickens (for a mix of white and dark meat), whole black peppercorns, garlic , smashed, bay leaves, carrots, coarsely chopped, stalks celery, coarsely chopped, lemons, sliced, onions, quartered, herb bundle of fresh parsley , rosemary and thyme tied with kitchen string, kosher salt

butter, onions, finely chopped, bay leaf, fresh or dried, dried thyme or poultry seasoning, salt and pepper, green apples, lemon, juiced, crusty pumpernickel bread, cut into bite-size cubes , 1 lb, all-purpose flour, dry white wine, half-and-half, freshly grated nutmeg, a pinch or 2 of ground cloves, shredded sharp white cheddar

dark brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, butter, melted, count package large, refrigerated biscuits, sharp cheddar cheese, grated, granny smith apples - peeled, cored, and chopped

sharp cheeses , 6 oz of each; try asiago, cheddar, cooper, parmesan, pecorino romano or manchego, roquefort cheese, butter, garlic cloves, minced, onion, finely diced, worcestershire sauce, hot sauce to taste, dark beer

dark rye (9 inch round), sharp cheddar cheese, grated, cream cheese, sour cream, green onion, chopped, worcestershire sauce, green chilies, chopped, ham, chopped, tortilla chips

dark brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, ground cumin, dried chipotle powder, salt, fresh ground pepper, ground beef, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, bacon, cooked and crumbled, roll

unsalted butter, olive oil, chopped yellow onion, carrots, peeled and chopped (about 1 cup), spice essence or 1/4 tsp creole seasoning , recipe follows, salt , plus, salt, fresh ground black pepper, minced garlic, mushrooms, stemmed , wiped clean, and sliced, chopped fresh thyme leave, bay leaf, all-purpose flour, tomato paste, chopped roasted turkey (white and or or dark meat) or 2 -2 1/2 cups shredded roasted turkey (white and or or dark meat), chicken stock or 1 1/4 cups canned chicken broth, green peas, leftover mashed potatoes, grated sharp cheddar cheese or 3/4 cup cheddar cheese, chopped fresh parsley leaves, for garnish, paprika, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, onion powder, cayenne pepper, dried oregano, dried thyme

evoo, for brushing, organic ketchup, chipotle in adobo puree, dark amber maple syrup, dark brown sugar, cider vinegar, worcestershire sauce, garlic, finely chopped, coarse black pepper, chicken stock, ground turkey (use a mix of light and dark meat), poultry seasoning, cumin, kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, red bell pepper, finely chopped, chopped fresh cilantro or parsley, scallions, finely chopped, eggs, brick extra-sharp yellow cheddar, cut into small dice, sweet potatoes, chicken stock, chopped fresh thyme, juice of 1 small organic orange, kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

brown rice , rinsed three times and drained (instant or quick works, too, but not as well), water (adjust amount depending on type of rice and method used for cooking), mixed herbs, divided (herbes de provence or fine herbes, e.g.), garlic powder, divided, dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed, pitted black olives, drained and rinsed (small), canned artichoke bottoms in water, drained, rinsed, and coarsely chopped, tomatoes, coarsely chopped or 2 cups grape tomatoes, carrots, shaved with a peeler into strips, stalks celery, washed and coarsely chopped, cucumber, peeled, seeded, and coarsely chopped, fresh parsley (chopped ), red onion, coarsely chopped , about 1 cup, roasted cashews (almonds work well, too), capers, sharp cheddar cheese, very coarsely chopped (may also use other sharp or tangy cheese, such as gruyere, feta, even blue), cooked chicken breasts, cold, coarsely chopped, mandarin orange segments, drained and rinsed, hass avocado, pitted, peeled, and chopped (1 large or two small), head bronze leaf lettuce, olive oil, red wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar, herb seasoning mix (fine herbes or some other commercial blend, your choice), lemon juice, salt & pepper

butter, flour, dark beer , such as abita turbodog, english sharp cheddar cheese, grated, caerphilly cheese or 4 oz sharp english cheddar cheese, grated, essence seasoning (use emeril lagasse s essence or creole essence / bayou blast), worcestershire sauce, dry english-style mustard, crushed red pepper flakes , to taste, raw oyster, french bread, toasted (12 slices - 1/2-inch thick ), crispy-cooked bacon, crumbled

tart-sweet apples, each cored and cut into 16 wedges, sugar (optional), ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, allspice, bread (preferably something dark and heavy), cheese, cut into 16 slices (extra sharp cheddar , or smoky low-fat cheese)

extra virgin olive oil, good balsamic vinegar, different onions (red, yellow, sweet, etc.), roughly chopped, different bell peppers (green, red, yellow), roughly chopped, different chilis (green , jalapeno, etc.), seeds left in or removed, depending on taste, and finely chopped, head of garlic, peeled and smashed, cubed, lean beef, ground, lean pork, chili powder, cayenne pepper, paprika, ground cumin (x2), white pepper, black pepper, cinnamon, salt, tasty red wine, dark beer, mixed, large, ripe tomatoes (beef, roma, vine, etc.), roughly chopped, dark molasses, honey, maize or corn flour, heaping handful of chopped cilantro, corn tortilla chips, handful of shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese, heaping tbsp of diced , ripe avocado, dollop of sour cream, sprinkle of chopped scallion, chopped cilantro