45 style side Recipes

coconut milk, red curry paste, brown sugar, crunchy peanut butter (peanut sauce 2tb and add peanuts), red pepper flakes (fresh red chili peppers 2 for more kick), salt, pepper, rump steak, sliced 1/4 in. to 1/8 in, sesame oil, canola oil, chinese five spice powder, water, sea salt, water chestnuts (sliced ), bamboo shoots (sliced ), red bell pepper (cut into two 1 in. rings then cut into 6 pieces each), green bell pepper (do same as above), broccoli , crown (slice each flower once down middle), sugar snap peas (in pod), carrot (sliced at diaganol about 1/4 in. each), white onion, cut into wedges and seperated, baby corn , cut into twos, your favorite oriental mushrooms (i like oyster,sliced, or button,whole), fresh jalapeno , your authentic thai heat (sliced), fresh mint, finely chopped, fresh thai basil , if normal (finely chop 1 oz basil with 1 oz parsley), garlic clove (minced ), canola oil, peanut oil, lime wedge (served on the side )

cumin powder, garam masala, seeds from 3 cardamom pods (1/2 tsp ground in mortar and pestle), onion powder, bottled minced garlic or 8 cloves minced, plain yogurt, sweet paprika, indian curry powder, chopped cilantro leaves, plus leaves for garnish, kosher salt or hawaiian sea salt, cracked black pepper, boneless leg of lamb, trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes, wooden skewers (soaked for 2 hours in water) or 4 metal skewers, scallions , cut into 1-inch pieces, basmati rice with cilantro (or orzo with spinach and butter), for serving, lime wedges and a side of raita (yogurt sauce with vegetables), for serving

onion, finely chopped, olive oil, garlic cloves, minced, red chile flakes, fennel seeds, crushed, whole peeled tomatoes, pureed, chopped pitted kalamata olives, roughly chopped capers, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, egg, lightly beaten, milk, panko (japanese-style bread crumbs), freshly grated pecorino cheese, garlic clove, minced, chopped flat-leaf parsley, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, ground chuck, ground pork, vegetable oil, fresh basil leaves about the size of rolls, in. wide) soft dinner rolls, split with 1 side attached and broiled to toast, shaved pecorino cheese (use a vegetable peeler), toothpicks (optional)

sliced low-fat ham , cut into 1 inch pieces (3/4 cup), chopped vidalia onion, chopped plum tomato, reduced-calorie mayonnaise, prepared dijon-style mustard, italian bread, 3/4 inch thick,lightly toasted on each side, shredded swiss cheese

water, soy sauce, dry sherry, two 1/4-inch slices of fresh gingerroot , flattened with the flat side of a large knife, a 3-inch cinnamon stick, broken into large pieces, sugar, salt, aniseed, boneless chuck , cut into 1/2-inch pieces, turnips , cut into 1/2-inch pieces, cornstarch dissolved in 1 tbsp cold water, chopped fresh coriander or parsley leaves for garnish if desired, cooked rice as an accompaniment if desired

olive oil, mild italian sausages, roughly chopped into 1-inch rounds, dried sausage, roughly chopped, chicken breasts, seasoned to taste with paprika, salt and pepper on both sides, peeled, iced uncooked shrimp seasoned to taste with paprika, salt and pepper, carrots, finely minced, onion, finely chopped, celery stalks, finely minced, garlic, minced, arborrio rice/ risotto, white wine, ham hock flavored broth , recipe follows, freshly ground black pepper, grey salt, ham hocks, roughly cut onions, olive oil, carrots, roughly chopped, celery stalks, roughly cut, garlic, paprika, tomato paste, tomato puree, cartons chicken stock, bay leaves, water

dried kidney beans, rinsed and picked over (about 1 1/4 cups), garlic, peeled and smashed, cold water, coconut milk, fresh thyme, scallions, ends trimmed , smashed with the side of a knife, butter, salt, whole scotch bonnet chile , pierced with a knife in several places, ground allspice, grain rice

apple cider vinegar, balsamic vinegar, fresh thyme, leaves stripped from stems, dijon mustard, garlic clove, lightly crushed with the side of a knife blade and quartered, honey, salt, ground black pepper, olive oil, olive oil, pork sausage, green beans, trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces and blanched, chopped fresh chives (about 9 chives), divided, freshly sliced scallions, white and tender green parts only, red bliss potatoes (about 3 lb), scrubbed, cut into 1-inch wedges, and boiled until tender

shallots, peeled, peanut oil, cinnamon sticks, star anise, cardamom pods, by 1-inch piece orange peel, ginger , sliced into matchsticks, boneless pork butt, cut into 1-inch cubes, water, cider vinegar, tamari sauce, sugar, fresh hot chilies , such as cayenne or fresno, very thinly sliced, cooked jasmine rice or indonesian lemongrass scented coconut rice, for serving, recipe follows, jasmine rice, water, stalks fresh lemongrass , bruised with the side of a knife and tied in a bundle, ginger, fresh lime leaves, water, coconut milk, kosher salt, crushed peanuts, for garnish

ripe tomatoes, about 4 lb total weight, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, peeled but left whole, ground sea salt , preferably gray salt, freshly ground black pepper, chopped yellow onion, water, lightly packed fresh basil leaves, country style bread , 1 lb, extra virgin olive oil, for brushing, ground sea salt , preferably gray salt, extra virgin olive oil (for frying ), red pepper flakes, eggs, torn fresh basil leaf

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

lamb shoulder, 12 to 15 lb, bone out, rosemary, salt and black pepper, to taste, all-purpose flour, chile powder, ground cumin, canola oil, to cook, garlic , smashed, ginger, minced, onions, large dice, carrots, peeled, large dice, ribs celery, large dice, bay leaves, red wine, soaked chickpeas, drained, honey, naturally brewed soy sauce, water, to cook, harissa, to serve on the side, jasmati rice , rinsed 3 times until water runs clear, water to cook, fresh mint, washed and leaves picked, honey, garlic, extra-virgin olive oil, salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste, on a very large platter , make a large ring of rice. drizzle the mint puree on the rice. place lamb and vegetables in the middle. pull out the rosemary 1/3 out to resemble a small crown. serve family style with harissa on the side., wine suggestion : brokenwood shiraz 1998

white cake mix* (duncan hines classic white , my choice), eggs, sour cream, water, vegetable oil, note: spice , chocolate or your favorite cake mix may be substituted, after baking , these layers can be spread with icing or filling between the layers, then top and sides iced., this is a quick easy , very pretty icing for the cake, but if using this icing, enjoy the cake the day it is iced, because it will not hold up for longer storage, divinity frosting (a no-brainer, home-style fluffy white frosting mix (betty crocker home style white frosting mix), boiling water, light corn syrup, vanilla extract (i like to add almond extract also), powdered sugar, chopped pecans, toasted

extra-virgin olive oil, smallish italian eggplants, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, zucchini , cut crosswise into 1-inch sections, anchovy fillets, onion, finely sliced, garlic cloves, finely chopped, fennel, thinly shaved vertically , use a mandolin if you have 1, tomatoes, tomato paste, red pepper flakes, crunchy herbed bread crumbs , recipe follows, whole side of salmon (about 4 lb), boned tail piece, skin on, fresh basil, unsalted butter, room temperature, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, old country-style bread, crust removed, garlic, minced, basil, extra-virgin olive oil, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

flemish beef stew, american-style beer is used in this recipe. if you want to try another beer, go for a belgian ale - an imported pilsner might be too bitter., beef chuck, cut into 1- to 1 1/2-inch cubes, salt, black pepper, vegetable oil, unsalted butter, onions (6 to 8 medium), chopped (7 cups), turkish or 1 1/2 california bay leaves, pilsner-style beer such as budweiser, dijon mustard, thick) slices country-style bread, beef dry and sprinkle with pepper and 1/2 tsp salt., heat oil and butter in a wide 6- to 8-quart heavy pot over high heat until hot but not smoking, then brown beef in 2 to 3 batches (without crowding), turning over once, until dark brown, about 5 minutes. transfer to a plate., add onions and remaining 1/4 tsp salt to pot and cook over high heat, stirring occasionally and scraping up brown bits from bottom of pot, until pale golden, about 5 minutes. reduce heat to moderately low and cover pot, then cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are golden, about 10 minutes more., add beef along with any juices on plate, bay leaves, and beer and bring to a simmer., meanwhile , spread 1 tbsp mustard on each side of bread slices, then place bread on top of stew. simmer stew, covered, until beef is very tender, about 2 hours., just before serving, stir bread into stew, breaking it up with a spoon, until it is incorporated and stew is thickened. season with salt., stew can be made 1 day ahead and cooled completely, uncovered, then chilled, covered. reheat over moderate heat., makes 6 to 8 main-course servings.

butter, divided, all-purpose flour, milk, salt (or season to taste), fresh ground pepper (or season to taste), fresh grated nutmeg (eyeball it), smooth dijon-style mustard, gruyere cheese, grated (5 cups), freshly grated parmesan cheese, san gennaro pre-cooked prepared polenta, olive oil, apple-wood smoked bacon, pan-fried or broiled (do not microwave), eggs or 1 medium egg, fried sunny-side up, parsley (for garnish ) or 2 tbsp chives (for garnish) or 2 tbsp thyme, chopped (for garnish)

fresh salmon fillet, seafood seasoning, eggs, well mixed or whisked, asian-style breadcrumbs, grapeseed oil, shredded romaine lettuce, thousand island or remoulade sauce, four 5-inch buns, ripe tomato, lemon, french fries , as side serving

pork side ribs (or use bone-in country-style ribs, i use a combination of both, sliced into smaller pieces), tomato paste (or as needed to lightly brush onto the ribs), cold water, black peppercorns, onions (quartered , do not peel leave the skin on), carrots, peeled, celery rib, fresh garlic cloves, sliced in half (i just use a whole head garlic), salt (or to taste)