7845 the good the bad and the ugly Recipes

good olive oil, divided, diced fennel, minced garlic (3 cloves), dry white wine, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, dried oregano, pernod, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, peeled shrimp with tails on, good feta cheese, coarsely crumbled, fresh bread crumbs (see note ), minced fresh parsley, grated lemon zest, lemons

good roquefort cheese, chopped, mayonnaise, heavy cream, tarragon vinegar, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, head iceberg lettuce, cut in quarters , or 2 heads bibb lettuce, cut in half, heirloom tomatoes , or other good tomatoes

good tuscan round bread, sliced 3/4 inch thick, garlic clove, cut in half, good olive oil, sliced prosciutto (torn in pieces, if desired), fresh smoked mozzarella, grated, minced fresh parsley, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

good olive oil, chopped yellow onion (1 onion), minced garlic, good red wine , such as chianti, crushed tomatoes , or plum tomatoes in puree, chopped, chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper

good-quality vanilla ice cream, chopped pecans, good-quality caramel or butterscotch sauce

good olive oil, dark sesame oil, diced red onion (1 small onion), minced garlic (2 cloves), minced fresh ginger root, crushed red pepper flakes, good red wine vinegar, light brown sugar , packed, soy sauce, smooth peanut butter, ketchup, dry sherry, freshly squeezed lime juice, rotisserie chicken

good olive oil, dark sesame oil, diced red onion (1 small onion), minced garlic (2 cloves), minced fresh ginger root, crushed red pepper flakes, good red wine vinegar, light brown sugar , packed, soy sauce, smooth peanut butter, ketchup, dry sherry, freshly squeezed lime juice

good olive oil, chopped yellow onions (2 small), diced small white potatoes, chopped fennel (1 large bulb), kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, good white wine, tomatoes, chopped, seafood stock (recipe follows) or store-bought fish stock, chopped garlic (3 cloves), saffron threads, shrimp, shelled and deveined (use the shells for the stock), halibut and bass fillets, cut in large chunks, mussels, cleaned, pernod, grated orange zest, toasted baguette slices, buttered and rubbed with garlic

good olive oil, shells from 1 lb large shrimp, chopped yellow onions (2 onions), carrots, unpeeled and chopped, stalks celery, chopped, garlic cloves, minced, good white wine, tomato paste, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, fresh thyme , including stems

good black olives , such as kalamata, pitted and diced, capers, drained, anchovy fillets, garlic clove, minced, good olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, dijon mustard, minced fresh thyme leaves, chopped fresh parsley leaves, baguette, sliced and toasted

good black olives , such as kalamata, pitted and diced, capers, drained, anchovy fillets, garlic clove, minced, good olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, dijon mustard, minced fresh thyme leaves, chopped fresh parsley leaves, baguette, sliced and toasted

good-quality cheese smokies, choucroute , recipe follows, hot dog buns, cut in 1/2, bacon, cut into small chunks, sliced onions, good-quality sauerkraut, riesling, spice sachet , recipe follows, star anise, coriander seeds, black peppercorns, mustard seeds, garlic, cinnamon stick, bay leaf, juniper berry

good mayonnaise, basil leaves, chopped, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, freshly squeezed lemon juice, good olive oil, minced garlic, country loaf bread, heirloom or israeli tomato, sliced

good quality dried chick peas , soaked overnight, qts water, tahini sauce, tahini, chick pea cooking water, garlic , crushed into a paste in 1tsp of salt., cayenne or paprika, parsley sprigs, good quality extra virgin olive oil

good provolone sliced very thin, good hard salami sliced very thin, cream cheese softened, peperoncini, minced garlic to taste, chives to taste

good tuna , white albacore, etc, drained well, carton of sour cream, dry italian salad dressing mix (ie. good seasons )

good balsamic vinegar, apple cider vinegar, balsamic syrup (tis the secret ingredient) (also called condensed or cream of balsamic - it can be found in ny at places such as turco s and trader joe s and specialty food stores)(and note, its slightly pricey but lasts and lasts and its very versatile and fantastic on top of fruits like strawberries, etc.), good olive oil, fresh garlic minced, fresh (if possible ) tarragon - dried ok, honey, mayonnaise (lo-fat works great too), dijon mustard, grainy mustard, kosher salt, fresh cracked pepper, equipment needed: bowl, whisk , container with lid for placing leftovers or reserves in fridge. i usually use a cleaned commercial salad dressing container so it can easily be squirted onto salad.