8623 smothered homemade gourmet Recipes

i would like to say that i am very excited as it is my very first food event. you do not need to have a food blog to participate. hope to see all of your healthy great creations arriving in our mailboxes from now and until the end of june and there will be a few surprises to be announced shortly. you can see the rules for participating at http://kopiaste.blogspot.com/2008/05/fat-chefs-or-skinny-gourmets-food, event.html

balsamic vinaigrette, divided, skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, gourmet salad greens

zucchini, trimmed, coarse kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, green onions, thinly sliced, fresh lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, homemade ricotta cheese, chopped fresh basil

olive oil, onion, chopped, garlic cloves, minced, tomato paste, water (fill 1 of the empty tomato paste cans with 6 times), bay leaves, fresh parsley, chopped fine, fresh oregano, chopped fine, fresh basil, chopped fine, fresh ground black pepper, red pepper flakes (optional), garlic powder, granulated sugar (can use more or less depending on how sweet you like your sauce. i actually use at least 1/2 cup), freshly grated parmesan cheese, pepperoni, sliced (optional), boneless skinless chicken breasts , cutlets, eggs, slightly beaten, salt, fresh ground black pepper, fine dry italian seasoned breadcrumbs, vegetable oil, homemade pasta sauce, grated parmesan cheese, provolone cheese, sliced

whole milk (not ultrapasturized), buttermilk (i use homemade , but store bought works just fine), salt (optional)

water, kosher salt, light brown sugar, bay leaves, fresh thyme, fresh rosemary, minced garlic, chicken , about 4 1/2 lb, essence , recipe follows, chili powder, ground cumin, ground coriander, vegetable or olive oil, guacamole , recipe follows, grilled pico de gallo , recipe follows, smothered black beans , recipe follows, crispy tortilla threads , recipe follows, paprika, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, onion powder, cayenne pepper, dried oregano, dried thyme, olive oil, ham hock, chopped yellow onions, chopped celery, chopped carrots, minced garlic, dried black beans, rinsed and picked over, chopped fresh cilantro leaves, ground cumin, fresh lime juice, salt, worcestershire sauce, hot sauce , to taste, ripe hass avocado, peeled, seeded, and diced, minced red onions, fresh lime juice, salt, freshly ground white pepper, olive oil, roma tomatoes, halved, red onion, sliced into 1/2-inch thick slices, jalapeno, halved, stem removed, and seeded, lemon juice, lime juice, chopped cilantro leaves, salt, freshly ground black pepper, vegetable oil, for frying, white corn tortillas , cut into thin strips, salt

ground new york strip steaks or 1 lb ground sirloin, cheddar cheese, cut thick, egg, kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper, gourmet hamburger buns (or whatever you have), butter, worcestershire sauce, heavy cream, breadcrumbs

davinci gourmet macadamia nut syrup, unsalted butter, softened

olive oil divided, chopped sweet onion or shallot, chardonnay divided, arborio rice, fat-free chicken stock, butter, mixed gourmet mushrooms sliced, half and half, fresh parmesan for garnish

plain greek yogurt (or strained regular yogurt), homemade mayonnaise (http -- or /www.food.com or recipe or homemade-mayo-328082), dry buttermilk, garlic powder, sugar, dill weed, salt

alaskan halibut fillets, poached and flaked (about 2 cups loosely packed), unseasoned fine bread crumbs, essence , recipe follows, salt, cayenne pepper, chopped green onions, green parts only, chopped parsley, chopped dill, homemade mayonnaise , recipe follows, or store-bought mayonnaise, egg, beaten, unsalted butter, watercress or other greens, garnish, chopped parsley, garnish, essence, garnish, homemade tartar sauce , recipe follows, paprika, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, onion powder, cayenne pepper, dried leaf oregano, dried thyme, egg, fresh lemon juice, dijon mustard, vegetable oil, salt, cayenne pepper, chopped fresh parsley leaves, chopped green onions, green parts only, drained sweet pickle relish, creole or other whole-grain mustard, teaspooons minced garlic

pork shoulder roast (boston butt or picnic roast), about 6 to 8 lb, original essence, salt, cayenne pepper, homemade barbecue sauce, sandwich buns , for serving, classic coleslaw , for serving, unsalted butter, chopped onions, garlic, finely chopped, sweet paprika, bayou blast, ground mustard, salt, crushed red pepper, freshly ground black pepper, cayenne pepper, tomato paste, water, cider vinegar, dark brown sugar, mayonnaise, homemade or store-bought, dijon mustard, light brown sugar, cider vinegar, buttermilk, celery seeds, salt, plus more for seasoning, freshly ground black pepper, plus more for seasoning, cayenne pepper, shredded green cabbage (about 1/2 head ), shredded red cabbage (about 1/2 head ), yellow bell pepper, finely diced, carrot, shredded, grated yellow onion, minced fresh parsley leaves

day old bread , sour dough, italian, french, homemade, seasoning salt, granulated garlic powder, beau monde seasoning (optional)

garlic clove, minced, salt, dijon mustard, extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, sugar, red wine vinegar, basil leaves, oregano leaves, garlic and herb couscous mix, chickpeas, rinsed, cucumber, diced & seeded, grape tomatoes, halved, feta cheese, sliced ripe olives, green onions, sliced, fresh mint, chopped or 1/2 tsp dried mint, all purpose greek seasoning (i use my homemade greek seasoning mix)

olive oil, spanish onions, chopped, carrots, chopped, stalks celery, chopped, garlic cloves, minced, red peppers, chopped, fresh tomatoes (this is an estimate, the true measurement is a gallon ziploc bag full or whatever fills my 8 quart), basil pesto (pureed basil and garlic with a little olive oil), chopped fresh sage, fresh thyme sprigs, oregano, bay leaves, tomato paste (i used homemade, made with garlic and bay leaves), kosher salt, ground black pepper, chicken stock or 1 quart vegetable stock

olive oil, veal shanks, 1 1/2 - 2-inch thick, carrots, chopped, celery, chopped, onions, chopped, garlic cloves, chopped, dry white wine, crushed tomatoes in puree, chicken broth, beef broth, homemade pesto sauce (see below ), bay leaves, chopped fresh thyme, fresh basil , firmly packed, olive oil (or more if desired), freshly grated parmesan cheese, garlic clove

golden delicious apples, peeled, cored and halved, lemon juiced, unsalted butter, sugar, homemade puff pastry , recipe follows, or 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, cream or vanilla ice , for serving