215 simple seed Recipes

extra-virgin olive oil, chopped onion, leek, ground coriander, caraway seeds, crushed, ground cumin, ground red pepper, garlic clove, minced, simple vegetable stock, divided, cubed peeled butternut squash, carrot, cubed peeled yukon gold potato, harissa, tomato paste, salt, turnips, peeled and each cut into 8 wedges (about 2 medium), chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained, chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, honey, uncooked couscous, lemon wedges

ice, simple syrup , recipe follows, unsweetened pomegranate juice, chilled, unsweetened cranberry juice, chilled, sparkling water, chilled, limes, thinly sliced, fresh mint, for garnish, pomegranate seeds (optional)

ice, simple syrup , recipe follows, unsweetened pomegranate juice, chilled, unsweetened cranberry juice, chilled, sparkling water, chilled, limes, thinly sliced, fresh mint, for garnish, garnish: 1/2 cup (2 1/2 oz) pomegranate seeds, special equipment : a 6 to 8 cup capacity punch bowl, water, sugar

ice, simple syrup, pomegranate juice, chilled, cranberry juice, chilled, botttle prosecco, chilled, limes, thinly sliced, fresh mint, for garnish, pomegranate seeds, for garnish

cubed watermelon , seeds removed, simple syrup (equal amounts sugar and water, heated until sugar melts), cooled, fresh lime juice, silver tequila, orange liqueur, melon liqueur, watermelon wedges, for garnish

bittersweet chocolate , tempered, see how to temper chocolate, method follows, how to temper chocolate, dessert circus , extraordinary desserts you can make at home by jacques torres, chocolate is tempered so that after it has been melted , it retains its gloss and hardens again without becoming chalky and white (that happens when the molecules of fat separate and form on top of the chocolate). there are a variety of ways to temper., easiest ways to temper chocolate is to chop it into small pieces and then place it in the microwave for 30 seconds at a time on high power until most of the chocolate is melted. be very careful not to overheat it. (the temperature of dark chocolate should be between 88 and 90 degrees f, slightly warmer than your bottom lip. it will retain its shape even when mostly melted. white and milk chocolates melt at a temperature approximately 2 degrees f less because of the amount of lactose they contain.) any remaining lumps will melt in the chocolate s residual heat. use an immersion blender or whisk to break up the lumps. usually, chocolate begins to set, or crystallize, along the side of the bowl. as it sets, mix those crystals into the melted chocolate to temper it. a glass bowl retains heat well and keeps the chocolate tempered longer., way to temper chocolate is called seeding. in this method, add small pieces of unmelted chocolate to melted chocolate. the amount of unmelted chocolate to be added depends on the temperature of the melted chocolate, but is usually 1/4 of the total amount. it is easiest to use an immersion blender for this, or a whisk., classic way to temper chocolate is called tabliering. two thirds of the melted chocolate is poured onto a marble or another cold work surface. the chocolate is spread out and worked with a spatula until its temperature is approximately 81 degrees f. at this stage, it is thick and begins to set. this tempered chocolate is then added to the remaining non-tempered chocolate and mixed thoroughly until the mass has a completely uniform temperature. if the temperature is still too high, part of the chocolate is worked further on the cold surface until the correct temperature is reached. this is a lot of work, requires a lot of room, and makes a big mess., a simple method of checking tempering, is to apply a small quantity of chocolate to a piece of paper or to the point of a knife. if the chocolate has been correctly tempered, it will harden evenly and show a good gloss within a few minutes.

chopped seasonal fruit , like strawberries, oranges, banana (if using banana, toss in lemon juice), simple homemade granola , recipe follows, vanilla yogurt, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, salt, honey, vegetable oil, maple syrup, water, vanilla, whole oats (not instant ), chopped pecans, crisped rice cereal, wheat germ or milled flax seed

watermelon , puree (about 1/4 chilled , seeds removed), simple syrup, fresh lemon juice

cucumber, peeled ,seeds removed, lime juice (mexican or key lime preferred), cointreau liqueur, simple syrup, tequila, ground dried chile pequins (cayenne ok), kosher salt, lime wedge

chicken, olive oil, plus more for greasing grill, lightly crushed fennel seeds, chopped fresh thyme, garlic, crushed, zest of 1 lemon, juice of 1/2 lemon kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, simple green salad , for serving, recipe follows, spring mixed greens, dijon mustard, juice of 1 lemon, olive oil, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

watermelon, cantaloupe, cut in half, seeded, freshly chopped mint leaves plus whole sprigs, for garnish, freshly chopped basil leaves plus whole sprigs, for garnish, lemon juiced (1/4 cup), simple syrup (equal amounts sugar and water heated until sugar dissolves, cool), amaretto

shredded red cabbage, red wine, sherry vinegar, peeled and diced granny smith apple, white onion, sliced, maple syrup (canadian), rashers bacon, diced, cinnamon stick, ground juniper berries, caraway seeds, olive oil, filets caribou (from the saddle), kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, butter, concentrated veal or caribou jus, cold sweet butter, diced, thyme leaves, cooked quince , recipe follows, semolina gratin , recipe follows, quince, peeled, cored and cut into 8 wedges, simple syrup (equal parts sugar and water brought to a boil and allowed to cool), lemon, juiced, water, milk, sweet butter, semolina, grated oka (semi-soft cheese similar to smoked gouda), egg yolks, salt and freshly ground black pepper, parmesan, bread crumbs

vanilla bean , cut lengthwise and seeds scraped out, brown sugar, rum, pineapple (depending on size), peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch pieces, rinse and reserve nice leaves, for garnish, butter, melted, butter, melted, australian lobster tails, bijol (cuban spice mix), salt and freshly ground pepper, mango, peeled and diced small, papaya (hawaiian), diced small, water chestnuts , julienned, red bell pepper, diced small, carrots, shredded, bamboo sprouts, quartered, chopped chives, purple cabbage, chopped, lime mayo vinaigrette , recipe follows, pineapple chips , recipe follows, fresh coconut, shredded and toasted, sugar cane (sold at specialty shops), bijol (cuban spice mix), sea salt, fresh ground pepper medley, butter, melted, lime , zested and juiced, orange , zested and juiced, lemon , zested and juiced, u -12) shrimp, fresh squeezed lime juice, pureed mango, citrus honey, chopped shallots, cilantro leaves, virgin olive oil, salt and pepper, simple syrup , recipe follows, white pineapple or regular pineapple, coconut water or milk *see note about cracking coconuts, sugar, vanilla pod, split and scraped