68 the big toast Recipes

pork butt or shoulder, cut into 1 1/2-in. cubes and blotted dry, kosher salt, divided, black peppercorns, cumin seeds, in. piece cinnamon stick, shattered, dried red thai or arbol chiles, divided, hungarian sweet (mild ) paprika, cider vinegar, divided, tamarind pulp, minced ginger, garlic cloves, minced, coconut or peanut oil, divided, white onions , cut into thin half-moons, dark brown sugar, roma tomatoes, cut in big chunks, green cardamom pods, split, cayenne (optional), toasted chopped cashews, chopped cilantro (optional)

fresh cheese , raviolis, chewy sun-dried tomatoes (about 2 oz), garlic cloves, couple big pinches red pepper flakes, extra virgin olive oil, fresh thyme, salt, walnuts or 1/4 cup pine nuts, lightly toasted, handfuls of baby spinach tossed with a glug of olive oil and a big pinch salt, oven-roasted cherry tomatoes (optional), crumbled goat cheese

fettuccine pasta, olive oil, onion, chopped into big chunks, garlic cloves, chopped, vegetable broth, yellow mustard, pine nuts, toasted, soy sauce or 2 tsp braggs liquid aminos, chili powder, nutritional yeast, salt, fresh black pepper

quinoa, salted water, chickpeas, drained and rinsed, feta cheese , cut into cubes, tomatoes, washed and halved, red onion, finely diced, sweet yellow pepper, chopped, sweet orange pepper, chopped, fresh baby spinach leaves, toasted sunflower seeds, dressing, big cloves of fresh garlic, minced, dijon mustard, brown sugar, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, fresh ground pepper

cooking oil, big mild chili pepper , deseeded, sliced into rings (or a small hot chilli finely chopped), sugar, grated fresh ginger, dark soy sauce, dark rice vinegar, white wine, sesame oil, garlic clove, finely chopped, toasted sesame seeds, cucumber (ca 350g/12oz, unpeeled), water, salt

light bread, fat free cream cheese, room temperature, fuji apple, light vanilla soymilk, fat-free liquid egg substitute, mrs. butterworth s sugar-free pancake syrup, brummel & brown light butter, melted, cinnamon

butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes (about 3 cups), canola oil, kosher salt, black pepper, whole-grain elbow macaroni , such as barilla plus, unsalted butter, all-purpose flour, lowfat (1-percent ) milk, onion powder, kosher salt, ground mustard, big pinch cayenne, shredded cheddar cheese, shredded pecorino cheese, whole-grain bread, toasted, grated parmesan, canola oil, for drizzling, chopped parsley, for garnish, special equipment : twelve 6-oz ramekins

whole wheat bread, cut into big cubes,toasted (approx , 6 cups), eggs, beaten, ripe bananas, mashed, ground cinnamon, sweetened condensed milk, flaked coconut, butter, melted, vanilla, salt, chopped walnuts or 1/2 cup pecans, butter, flour, brown sugar, whipping cream, milk, rum or 1 tbsp extract

short-grain sushi rice, seasoned rice vinegar, fresh tuna , preferably big-eye or yellow-fin, asian mayonnaise (recommended : kewpie brand), shriracha (thai-style hot sauce), sheets unsalted nori (japanese dried seaweed), toasted sesame seeds , as needed, kaiware ( daikon radish sprouts), special equipment : bamboo sushi mat wrapped in plastic wrap

ricotta-stuffed ravioli, asparagus , cut on deep bias (angle), frozen peas , thawed overnight in refrigerator, big handfuls baby spinach, washed (any stems removed - optional), a couple splashes of extra-virgin olive oil, pine nuts, toasted, fine grain sea salt, parmesan cheese, for garnish

blanched slivered almond, toasted, brown sugar, all-purpose flour, graham cracker crumbs, graham cracker crumbs (total 1 cup and 2 tablespoons), ground cinnamon, salt (big pinch), unsalted butter, melted, mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries or any combination you like), granulated sugar, cornstarch (heaping teaspoon), salt, zest of 1 lemon, lemon juice, ground nutmeg, cinnamon, water, cream cheese, room temperature, vanilla ice cream (good quality or home made), sour cream, heavy cream, sugar, dark cocoa , bar i us 60%, shaved into curls, divided (3/4 for filling and 1/4 for garnish), fresh berries (to garnish )

brussels sprouts , freshest you can find, extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, fresh thyme leaves, fresh chives, minced, big pinches of salt, hazelnuts , smashed just a bit and toasted, hard, salty , aged cheese, shaved (pecorino, dry aged jack, parmesan, etc)

cooked quinoa ( see instructions below ), raw broccoli, cut into small florets and stems, garlic cloves, sliced or slivered almonds, toasted, freshly grated parmesan, big pinches salt, fresh lemon juice, olive oil, heavy cream, toppings: slivered basil , fire oil (optional)**, see below , sliced avocado, crumbled feta or goat cheese

fresh lime juice, white wine vinegar, honey, jalapeno, seeded, deveined and chopped, fine grain sea salt, garlic clove, mustard, extra virgin olive oil, big handfuls baby arugula (or other salad greens), well washed, cooked black beans, feta, crumbled, sliced almonds, toasted

granny smith apple, cut into 16 wedges, brown sugar, tub-style light cream cheese, softened, plain bagels, split and toasted (such as lender s big and crusty), shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese, lean canadian bacon, coarsely chopped, chopped green onions

chicken breast, boneless, skinless, big slices of ginger root, stalk of green onion , coarsley chopped, peppercorns, pickled ginger juice, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ts dried red pepper flakes, wasabi, canola oil, low sodium or regular soy sauce, sugar, carrots , finely julienned, english cucumber , finely julienned, savoy or napa cabbage, finely chopped, green onions, chopped, pickled ginger (sushi style) finely julienned, pack wonton wrappers, cut the sheets into 1/4 inch strips, toasted sesame seeds, cilantro sprigs

tortillas, cheddar cheese, grated, good big handful of spinach leaves (about 75g), wilted (15 seconds in the microwave helps), pine nuts, toasted, hot sauce, salt and pepper to taste

whole wheat bread, toasted, dijon mustard (or more to taste), mayonnaise (or more to taste), big basil leaves (or enough to cover the sandwich), prosciutto, roma tomato, sliced thin, provolone cheese, sweet onion , slices of (optional), baby leaf lettuce, garlic powder (a good sprinkle or to taste)