390 superb basting Recipes

white-wine vinegar, salt, vegetable oil, whole chicken breasts (with skin and bone), halved, chicken thighs, chicken drumsticks, chicken wings, maple barbecue sauce (recipe follows) for basting and as an accompaniment, onions, chopped fine, vegetable oil, worcestershire sauce, dijon-style mustard, ketchup, chicken broth, cider vinegar, pure maple syrup

pineapples, peeled , sliced crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick rounds, dark rum, assorted sorbets (such as passion fruit, mango, coconut, and raspberry), fresh mint sprigs, cookies

firm-ripe peaches, tomatoes, chopped red onion (1 medium), minced peeled fresh ginger, kosher salt, vegetable oil, curry powder, sugar, fresh lime juice, scallions (white and pale green parts only), trimmed, chopped fresh thyme, kosher salt, ground allspice, black pepper, fresh lime juice, molasses (not robust or blackstrap), scotch bonnet or habanero hot sauce*, or to taste, pork tenderloins (1 3/4 to 2 lb total ), vegetable oil for basting

zucchini (about 2 1/2 lb), trimmed , halved lengthwise, butter, frozen unsweetened lemon juice concentrate or 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, lemon-pepper seasoning, garlic powder, dried oregano, curry powder, grated parmesan cheese (optional)

cooked chicken, shredded, olive oil, chopped onion, garlic, minced, chili powder, salsa (mild or spicy ), ground cumin, cinnamon, flour tortillas, refried beans, olive oil (for basting), sour cream, guacamole

turkey (not self basting or kosher), table salt (do not substitute equal amounts of kosher salt), icy cold water (*), brown sugar, dried rosemary leaves, dried thyme, leaves, onion, peeled and quartered, carrot, peeled & cut into 1-inch chunks, stalk celery, cut into 1-inch chunks, unsalted butter, melted, as needed fresh fruit (to garnish )

shrimp (prawns), bacon, raw, jalapeno peppers, barbecue sauce, toothpicks (soak in water before using), butter (for basting) (optional)

canola oil, honey, lime juice, paprika or 1/4 tsp seasoning salt (optional), chicken breasts, cut in half

butter, room temperature, dried tarragon, dried marjoram, mustard seeds, coarsely crushed, coarse salt, ground black pepper, turkey, orange, quartered, onion, peeled, quartered (optional), head of garlic, unpeeled , cut horizontally in half (optional), celery stalks, cut into 2-inch lengths (optional), fresh thyme sprigs (optional), fresh sage sprigs (optional), orange juice, dijon mustard, low-salt chicken broth, butter, minced onion, all purpose flour, gala apple, peeled, cored, cut into 1/4-inch cubes, whole milk, low-salt chicken broth, apple cider, bay leaves , torn into pieces, dijon mustard, mustard seeds, coarsely crushed, chopped fresh sage

fresh poblano chilies, dried ancho chilies, stemmed, halved, seeded, turkey , giblets discarded, white onion, quartered, butter, room temperature, achiote paste, canned low-salt chicken broth, masa harina (corn tortilla mix)

turkey ; neck, gizzard and heart reserved for gravy base, butter, room temperature, more) canned low-salt chicken broth, tawny port, water, onion, coarsely chopped, carrot, coarsely chopped, granny smith apple, peeled, cored, coarsely chopped, gravy base, all purpose flour

butter, diced, chopped shallots, olive oil, dijon mustard, fresh lemon juice, chopped fresh thyme, grated lemon peel, ears fresh corn, husked , each cut crosswise into 4 pieces, eggplant (about 1 lb), cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick rounds, red onion, cut into 3/4-inch-thick wedges, red bell pepper, seeded , cut lengthwise into 6 strips, yellow or green bell pepper, seeded , cut lengthwise into 6 strips, zucchini, trimmed , quartered lengthwise, asparagus spears, trimmed, carrot, peeled , cut on deep diagonal into 1/4-inch-thick slices, fresh herb sprigs, lemon wedges

grade b maple syrup (or grade a maple syrup flavored with 3 drops maple extract, or to taste), water, minced peeled fresh gingerroot, garlic cloves, minced, dried hot red pepper flakes , or to taste, salt, four 1-inch-thick pieces salmon fillet (about 6 oz each)

celery, fresh flat-leaf parsley sprigs, fresh thyme sprigs, fresh marjoram sprigs, fresh sage leaves, turkish or 1/2 california bay leaf, turkey (preferably kosher), any feathers and quills removed with tweezers or needlenose pliers, and neck and giblets (excluding liver) reserved for making stock, salt, black pepper, onion, peeled and stuck with 2 whole cloves, unsalted butter, softened , plus additional if necessary for basting, hard cider or sparkling, cupsturkey stock, onions, finely chopped (2 cups), unsalted butter, chopped fresh sage or 3/4 tsp dried, all-purpose flour

unsalted butter, softened, salted anchovy fillets, rinsed, and finely chopped, garlic cloves, peeled, halved , germ removed, and grated on a microplane grater, kosher salt, ground fresh black pepper, freshly squeezed lemon juice, globe artichokes , 10 to 12 oz each, lemons, halved and seeds removed, kosher salt , for salting the water, canola or vegetable oil, coarsely chopped flat-leaf parsley, fleur de sel

baby carrots (about 8 oz), peeled, baby yellow scallop squash * (about 8 oz) or 3/4 lb yellow squash, baby zucchini * (about 6 oz) or 3/4 lb zucchini, red or white pearl onions (about 6 oz), white-wine vinegar, dijon mustard, olive oil, red bell peppers (about 9 oz), cut into sixteen 2-by-3/4-inch pieces

very young broiling chickens (about 2 - 2 1/4 lb each), unseasoned natural meat tenderizer, lemon juice, garlic, chopped fresh ginger root, ground roasted cumin seeds, ground cardamom, red pepper, tandoori coloring , or 1 tbsp paprika, plain yogurt, usli ghee ,indian vegetable shortening, or light vegetable oil for basting

vegetable oil, boneless skinless chicken breasts, basting teriyaki sauce, ranch dressing, sliced mushrooms, drained, shredded cheddar cheese, green onions, chopped, bacon bits