3291 somen two Recipes

olive oil, coarsely chopped red onions, sliced leeks (about 4; white and pale green parts only), dry red wine, balsamic vinegar, very finely chopped prosciutto (about 2 oz), chopped fresh basil, cayenne pepper, purchased 10-oz fully baked thin pizza crusts, gorgonzola cheese, crumbled, minced fresh rosemary

part-skim ricotta cheese, shredded monterey jack cheese (about 14 oz), bottled mild green taco sauce, diced mild green chilies, green onions, chopped, chopped fresh cilantro, corn oil, diameter corn tortillas, chopped fresh cilantro

two 2 1/2-lb, or three 1 1/2-pound head-on fish, such as gray or pink snapper, black sea bass, or branzino, scaled, gutted, kosher salt, olive oil plus more for oiling and drizzling, limes or 5 key (preferably from mexico), thinly sliced, fresh lime juice, basil and cilantro, stems and leaves separated

diameter pearl onions (from two 10-oz bags), thick-cut bacon (preferably applewood-smoked), cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick strips, boneless pork shoulder (boston butt) or boneless country ribs, external fat trimmed, cut into 2-inch cubes, coarse kosher salt, chopped shallots (about 4 large), chopped parsnips, chopped fresh sage, divided, calvados (apple brandy; optional), low-salt chicken broth, hard apple cider, unpeeled baby red potatoes (about 2 inches in diameter), scrubbed, halved, granny smith apples, peeled, cored, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 3 cups), butter, room temperature, all purpose flour, whole grain dijon mustard

two 4 1/2- to 4 3/4-lb ducks, rinsed, patted dry, excess fat removed from the cavities, and trussed, scotch, shredded peeled fresh gingerroot, minced garlic, julienne orange zest, coriander seeds, crushed, black peppercorns, crushed, soy sauce, honey, dark brown sugar, bread, scallions, parsley sprigs, three 12-oz cans beer, brown stock or beef broth, arrowroot dissolved in 3 tbsp cold water, kumquats for garnish if desired

all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, sugar, cold unsalted butter, cut into bits, well-shaken buttermilk, raspberries (about 3 cups), blackberries (about 1 1/2 cups), sugar, well-chilled heavy cream, sugar

two 4-lb pineapples, peeled and cut into pieces, fresh pink grapefruit juice, sugar, chilled seltzer water or club soda, rum

spiced bouquet garni (leaves from 1 fresh rosemary branch; two 5-inch-long strips orange peel; 1 tsp whole black peppercorns), orange juice, dried apricots (preferably whole mediterranean; about 12 oz), dried tart cherries, golden raisins, dry white wine, sugar

two 5- to 6-oz mignons, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick pieces, all-purpose flour seasoned with salt and pepper, olive oil, chopped shallots (about 2 large), chopped onion, dry red wine, fresh shiitake mushrooms , stems discarded and caps sliced (about 2 cups), white mushrooms, trimmed and sliced (about 2 cups), beef broth, sour cream, worcestershire sauce , or to taste, chopped fresh parsley leaves, turnip potato puree (recipe follows) or buttered egg noodles, white turnips, a 1/2-lb russet (baking) potato, unsalted butter, softened

two 8- to 9-inch carrots, softened saga blue cheese, chopped celery, walnuts , toasted until pale golden, cooled completely, and chopped fine

two 10-oz cans mild enchilada sauce (2 cups), water, garlic cloves, minced and mashed to a paste, sweet potatoes (about 3 1/2 lb), coarsely grated monterey jack cheese (about 6 oz)

two 1-lb whole chicken breasts with skin and bones, pearl onions (about 1 cup), unpeeled, carrots , cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices, celery ribs, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/4-inch-thick pieces, thawed frozen peas, mushrooms (about 8), sliced thin, unsalted butter, chopped shallots (about 2 large), bay leaf, dried thyme, crumbled, dried tarragon, crumbled, all-purpose flour, dry white wine, low-salt chicken broth, freshly grated nutmeg to taste, dry sherry, russet (baking) potatoes, low-fat sour cream, minced fresh chives

two 3-lb chickens, all-purpose flour seasoned with salt and pepper for dredging the chicken, eggs, beaten lightly, stale fine bread crumbs, vegetable oil for deep-frying, fresh thyme branches for garnish

two 5- to 6-lb long island (pekin) ducks, thawed if frozen, boiling water, honey, rice vinegar, scallions for scallion brushes, hoisin sauce, mock mandarin pancakes

two 1 1/2-lb red snappers, cleaned , leaving heads and tails intact, minced peeled fresh gingerroot, garlic cloves, minced, dry sherry, soy sauce, fresh shiitake mushrooms , stems discarded and caps sliced thin, carrots (about 1/2 lb), cut into julienne strips, scallions , cut into julienne strips, fermented black beans,* rinsed lightly, water, cornstarch, grain white rice , cooked according to package instructions and omitting any butter or margarine

two 28-cans whole tomatoes, drained, seeded, and cut into 1/4-inch dice, loosely packed fresh coriander sprigs, washed well , spun dry, and chopped, minced shallots, freshly grated orange zest, fresh lemon juice, red-wine vinegar, diagonal 1/4-inch-thick slices fat-free french or italian bread (about 4 oz total), toasted lightly, four 4-oz sea bass , flounder, or sole fillets, all-purpose flour, unsalted butter, fresh orange juice

two 5- to 6-oz fillets of sea bass or other firm-fleshed white fish,with skin, olive oil, fresh lemon juice, fennel seeds, chopped fine, accompaniment if desired: parsnip fennel puree

two 1/4-oz packages (5 tsp total ) active dry yeast, warm water (105o-115of.), sugar, all-purpose flour, salt, unsalted butter, melted and cooled, milk, heated to lukewarm, sour cream, eggs, beaten lightly, dried currants or raisins, sugar, cinnamon