8 sherry and toasted pan Recipes

dozen small, shucked oysters, drained (1/2 pint), flour, egg, lightly beaten, japanese breadcrumbs, butter, divided, shallots, minced, shiitake mushrooms, stems removed, sliced, dry sherry, whipping cream, coarsely shredded cooked turkey (white and dark meat), chopped fresh tarragon, salt, freshly ground pepper, croissants (about 2 oz each), split and toasted, garnishes: tarragon sprigs, lemon wedges

dijon mustard, extra-virgin olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, sherry vinegar, cumin seeds , toasted in a dry pan and then pulverized, chopped fresh mint, salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

yukon gold potatoes, diced, canola oil, divided, boneless chicken breasts with skin, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, sliced bacon , pancetta, salami or ham, chopped, sized red onion, diced small, toasted and chopped pecans, sherry vinegar, chopped thyme leaves, chopped parsley leaves, chicken stock, unsalted butter, diced, jalapeno peppers, seeded and thinly sliced

fresh oysters, butter, diced celery root, diced parsnips, salt, dry sherry, whipping cream, salt, freshly ground black pepper, horseradish toast

extra-virgin olive oil , 2 turns of the pan, plus some for drizzling, boneless center-cut pork chops, 1 1/2-inches thick, paprika or smoked sweet , half a palm full, salt and pepper, chorizo, casing removed, finely chopped, garlic, chopped, yellow onion, chopped, chopped thyme leaves , 4 sprigs, pequillo peppers or roasted red peppers, drained, flat-leaf parsley , a couple of generous handfuls, dry sherry or dry white wine, eyeball it, fresh green beans, trimmed , available ready-prepped in sacks at many markets, lemon, marcona almonds or sliced almonds toasted in butter, your choice, cheesy rice , recipe follows, optional, crusty bread , to pass at table, butter, white rice, chicken stock, handful flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped, grated manchego cheese, salt and pepper

whole turkey, cheesecloth, fresh lemon juice, melted butter or 1 cup margarine, sausage or 2 lbs pork s, dried sage, dried summer savory, butter, onions, chopped, stalks celery & leaves, chopped, chopped fresh parsley, salt and pepper, dried apricot (optional), wheat germ, toasted bread cubes or 6 cups breadcrumbs, water or turkey stock or dry sherry or cognac, cheesecloth, dripping , from roasting pan, all-purpose flour, homemade turkey stock or water, salt and pepper