147 specialty Recipes

tomatoes, sliced thick, mushrooms, quartered, red bell pepper, chopped, yellow onion, halved, with the skin left on, shallots with the skin intact, heads of garlic , the outer skin removed, leaving the cloves attached at the root end, red pearl onions (available at specialty produce markets) or white pearl onions, blanched in boiling water for 3 minutes, drained, and peeled, fresh rosemary sprigs, fresh oregano sprigs, fresh thyme sprigs, olive oil, a 6-lb leg of lamb , trimmed of excess fat, mixed baby vegetables as an accompaniment, fresh mint sprigs for garnish, baby zucchini and/or baby yellow squash, baby yellow and/or green pattypan squash, baby carrots, trimmed and peeled, haricots verts* (thin green beans), trimmed, potato (about 1/4 lb), olive oil, pearl onions reserved from the herbed roast leg of lamb, minced fresh dill and/or mint leaves, or to taste

beets , roots cooked, cold and cut in small cubes, apples, peeled and cut in small cubes, vegetable oil, whole coriander seed, whole cumin seed, black mustard seeds, plain yogurt, cumin, ground, coriander, ground, ginger juice, salt, pomegranate syrup (turkish specialty) or 2 tbsp sweet balsamic vinegar

broiler-fryer chickens, minced onions, minced garlic cloves, grated fresh ginger, saffron, olive oil, mixed chopped fresh parsley or 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, cumin, cinnamon, turmeric, paprika, lemon juice, water, salt, black pepper, preserved lemon (available at a middle eastern grocery or a specialty foods store), olives

butter, celery, chopped, onion, diced, bell pepper, diced, chopped cooked chicken, white bread, cubed (we prefer wheat bread), milk, mayonnaise, cream of mushroom soup (i use specialty soup substitutes - cream), shredded cheddar cheese, salt , to taste, pepper , to taste

white short-grain rice, rice vinegar (available at oriental markets, specialty foods shops, and some supermarkets), sugar, dry sherry, salt, avocado (preferably california ), fresh lemon juice for rubbing the avocado, three 8- by 7-inch pieces of toasted nori (dried laver), cucumber, peeled and cut lengthwise into 8- by 1/4-inch strips, discarding the seeds, fresh king crab meat, thawed if frozen , picked over, and drained, wasabi (japanese horseradish) paste* to taste for the sushi plus additional as an accompaniment if desired, soy sauce as an accompaniment, pickled ginger* as an accompaniment if desired

french bread (use good quality fresh bread), cream cheese, tomato jam (may be found at specialty stores) or 6 oz your favorite jam, eggs, whole milk, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, salt, brown sugar (for sweetness), nutmeg, freshly ground, lemon juice, sugar, ginger

instant yeast, milk, butter, water, salt, unbleached all-purpose flour (i use bleached ), potato flour (on baking aisle with specialty flours), sugar, eggs

pizza dough (from local pizza place or made from scratch, use this neighborhood recipe which is their recipe for pizza), bel paese cheese, fresh tomato sauce, grated pecorino romano cheese, corn kernel, roasted jalapeno olive oil (specialty food stores), chopped parsley, olive oil

chopped crabmeat, bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped, chopped mango flesh, chopped red onion, chopped green onions, lemons, juiced, chopped cilantro leaves, specialty salt (recommended : hawaiian lava salt... cause i am fancy like that), chopped serrano or jalapeno pepper, or to taste, fine sugar, hot sauce, ice , for serving, special equipment : 2 1/2-inch metal cones

bagel, split in half, tomato, cream cheese with vegetables, red onions, leaves baby spinach

mascarpone cheese, peach yogurt, granulated sugar - divided, heavy cream whipped to soft peaks, peach brandy or schnapps, peach nectar, rum, specialty bakers ladyfingers or 36 sm from bakery, ripe, firm peach peeled and pitted, sliced almonds toasted

vegetable cooking spray, won ton wrappers (we tested with frieda s asian specialties), creamy peanut butter, water, fresh lime juice, rice wine vinegar, honey, chili sauce with garlic (we tested with hokan), dark sesame oil, sliced almonds, toasted, green onions, sliced, chopped cooked chicken, shredded napa cabbage

extra virgin olive oil, chicken breast tenders, chicken broth, onion, chopped, garlic clove, minced, dried cilantro, grated fresh ginger, grated lemon peel, ground cumin, ground turmeric, light coconut milk (no sugar added), macadamia nuts, finely ground, sugar substitute, ground red pepper, tamarind paste (available in indian and specialty food markets), water, chopped scallion, for garnish

cream cheese, softened, saga or other favorite blue cheese, rind trimmed, chopped walnuts, toasted, fresh lemon juice, ground red pepper, specialty crackers, celery sticks

all-purpose flour, whole-wheat flour, bran (available at natural foods stores, specialty foods shops, and some supermarkets), double-acting baking powder, salt, cinnamon, unsalted butter, softened, sugar, eggs, vanilla, milk, raisins, chopped walnuts, coarsely grated zucchini

dried black beans , 1 lb, picked over, soaked in water overnight and rinsed well, sweet onions, cut into 1/4 inch thick rounds, red wine vinegar, vegetable oil, ground annatto seed (available at hispanic markets and specialty stores), cooked ham, cut into 1/4 inch dice (about 1 cup), garlic cloves, minced, ground cumin, canned chipotle chiles, diced, hard-boiled eggs, chopped coarse, pitted black olives, chopped coarse, fresh coriander leaves, chopped , if desired, sliced green onion , if desired

eggs, separated, sugar, half-and-half, vanilla, nutmeg, rum or 1/2 cup cognac or 1/2 cup brandy or 1/2 cup whiskey