250 style good Recipes

whole chickens (or a small turkey), margarine (use hard stick only not soft tub), oil, liquid honey, lime juice (use only, not lemon juice), garlic powder, paprika, seasoned salt (more for inside of cavity), black pepper, whole lemon (optional but good to use )

ancho chile powder, kosher salt, allspice, ground, celery seeds, coriander seeds, ground, garlic powder, mustard seeds, ground, dried oregano, smoked spanish paprika, freshly ground black pepper, brisket , untrimmed, oak or pecan wood chips, or 6 big chunks, s ed in cold water for at least 1 hour and up to 4 hours, apple juice (in a spray bottle), bobby flay bbq sauce or your favorite bbq sauce, heated, texas toast , recipe follows, pickled red onions , recipe follows, canola oil, garlic , smashed and chopped to a paste, unsalted butter, softened, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, loaves good quality pullman or pain de mie, sliced into 2-inch thick slices, chopped flat-leaf parsley, red wine vinegar, sugar, mustard seeds, kosher salt, red onion, halved and thinly sliced

good quality mayonnaise, water-packed solid albacore tuna, drained, celery, chopped fine, red onion, chopped fine, fresh cilantro leaves, chopped, nacho-style sliced jalapeno, chopped, salt and black pepper, to taste

good quality mayonnaise, cooked cut-up chicken breasts, celery, chopped fine, red onion, chopped fine, fresh cilantro leaves, chopped, nacho-style sliced jalapeno, chopped, salt and black pepper, to taste

good quality greek style plain whole milk yogurt, crystallized ginger, grated, honey , look for orange blossom, clover or sage, plus some for drizzling, orange zested, blackberries

old potatoes, peeled and cut into chunky sticks, oil (for frying ), salt, vinegar

your favorite diced tomatoes (add another can if feeding more than 4 people), frozen fish such as red snapper , cod, etc. or fresh fish of your choice., water (for four people), yellow or white onion, vegetables, chopped (see below ), chopped fresh parsley or italian flat leaf parsley, tb chopped garlic, season with salt and pepper before serving based on your personal taste., you can add as many or as few chopped vegetables as you like. you can also use more or less fish depending on how thick you like your chowder to be.), this recipe can also be made with leftover fish and leftover vegetables. i do not suggest using leftover fish sticks or any other fried fish unless you remove the breaded topping first. if you do use fish that has been cooked, just add it to the chowder about two minutes before serving to heat it to the temperature of the other ingredients in the pot., if you prefer a mexican flavor , add 1 tsp. cumin and 1/2 tsp oregano with a dash of cayenne pepper (or more for a hotter flavor), if you prefer an italian flavor , add 1/2 tsp of italian seasonings or 1 tsp oregano, vegetables to be added are based on your favorites and what you may or may not have in your pantry at the time. here are some of my favorite additions for your review, diced potatoes , celery, carrots, zucchini, leeks, mushrooms, cabbage, mild chile peppers, red onions, artichoke hearts, and green or red bell peppers. you can add a handful of fresh spinach or 1/4 cup of frozen spinach. you can always add a can of mixed vegetables and of course, you can use frozen vegetables. i do not suggest using broccoli. corn is also a good addition. you can add a can of drained corn, black beans and a few tbsp of salsa for a great mexican fish soup., use canned tomatoes that have additional vegs in them such as mexican-style with chilies and onions, italian-style with peppers or anything other blend you prefer.)

extra-virgin olive oil, good quality smoky bacon, chopped or very thinly sliced across, onion, finely chopped, carrot, peeled and finely chopped, caraway or cumin seed, braeburn , northern spy apple or other firm slightly tart variety, finely chopped, red cabbage, quartered, cored and very thinly sliced (about 1 1/2 lb), freshly ground black pepper, freshly grated nutmeg, juniper berries, fresh bay leaves, curl orange rind, cinnamon stick, cider vinegar or wine vinegar, dark brown sugar, chicken stock, kosher salt, special equipment : kitchen twine

hardneck garlic (about 24 cloves), cloves separated and skin left on, sea salt, a couple handfuls each of assorted farm-fresh vegetables : asparagus, baby golden beets, baby carrots, baby zucchini, cauliflower or purple cauliflower, haricots verts, pattypan squash and/or sugar snap peas (1 1/2 to 2 lb total), evoo, two 2-oz tins or 1 4-oz jar good-quality flat anchovy fillets, drained, heavy cream or half-and-half, butter (4 tbsp), freshly ground pepper, egg pasta , such as tagliatelle, spinach pasta , such as tagliatelle, fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, finely chopped

olive oil, spanish onion, cut into medium dice, garlic , whacked with the side of a knife and peeled, dried black beans, smoked ham hock or smoked turkey wing, cilantro, washed, bay leaves, salt and freshly ground black pepper, good quality tortilla chips , for serving, sliced red radishes , for serving, optional

leeks , trimmed of tough tops, leave 3 to 4 inches of green on white of leek, extra-virgin olive oil , 2 tbsp for soup, 1/4 cup for salad dressing, some for drizzling, bay leaf, fresh or dried, all purpose potatoes , such as russet, peeled and sliced, salt and freshly ground black pepper, good quality chicken stock , available on soup aisle, garlic , cracked away from skin, whole grain french bread, cut into very small pieces, plu more for dipping, slab bacon , 1 (1/2-inch) slice from butcher counter, shallot, chopped, white wine vinegar, dijon mustard, eggs, heads chicory, washed and torn into bite-sized pieces, heads endive , quartered lengthwise and leaves separated, chopped fresh tarragon leaves , a few sprigs, chopped fresh chives, for garnish

white cod fish fillet, flour, egg, milk, beer , flattened, salt, vegetable oil, malt vinegar, idaho potatoes, vegetable oil

good quality whole wheat or 4 slices pumpernickel bread, about, mayonnaise, dijon-style mustard, chopped fresh parsley (optional), fresh ground pepper, sliced smoked turkey, italian tomatoes (slice thin, then place on layered paper towels to drain), sliced havarti cheese , cheddar cheese, swiss, provolone or 6 oz gouda cheese, avocado, peeled and sliced (ripe but firm )

good quality smoked salmon (each slice about 3 1/2 by 7 inches), creme fraiche or 1/2 cup sour cream, fresh lemon juice, eggs, heavy cream, white horseradish cream, salt, white pepper, chopped fresh chives, minced fresh parsley leaves, unsalted butter, caviar, dill sprigs, for garnish, red onion, chopped, for garnish, brioche bread or 6 slices homemade-style white bread, lightly toasted, buttered, and cut into triangles with crusts removed

good quality smoked salmon (each slice about 3 1/2 by 7 inches), creme fraiche or sour cream, fresh lemon juice, eggs, heavy cream, salt, ground white pepper, chopped fresh chives, minced fresh parsley leaves, unsalted butter, caviar, dill sprigs, for garnish, red onion, chopped, for garnish, brioche or homemade-style white bread, lightly toasted, buttered, and cut into triangles with crusts removed

good quality white bread , buy bread at in-store fresh bakery section of a large market or local bakery and have it sliced for you, butter, divided, all-purpose flour, half-and-half or milk, salt , eyeball it, prepared dijon mustard, plus extra to pass at the table, french or french style ham , such as mandrange, deli sliced or, sliced boiled ham, sliced gruyere or swiss cheese (recommended: emmentaler), cornichons or baby gherkin pickles, available on condiment aisle of market, pickled onions , also available on condiments aisle

rosemary mayonnaise (see directions below ), country style bread, good quality blue cheese (rogue river smokey recommended- or other good smoked cheese), head romaine lettuce, beefsteak tomatoes , cut into 8 slices, olive oil (you could leave this out to lighten it up), chopped rosemary, grated garlic, mayonnaise, salt, pepper, lemon juice

eggs, salt, milk, honey mustard, paprika, ground nutmeg, cayenne pepper (a pinch), butter, divided, sourdough french bread , large round artisan-style, cut in half to make 4 sandwiches, swiss cheese, good quality, rotisserie-cooked chicken, thinly sliced (i prefer the breast), parmesan cheese, freshly grated, sliced cooked ham, good quality (i prefer off-the-bone from the deli), honey mustard (optional) or raspberry preserves (optional)