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olive oil, bay leaf, dried sage, dried thyme, carrots, finely chopped, stalk celery, finely chopped, onion, chopped, salt , to taste, garlic cloves, chopped (or to taste), potatoes, peeled and diced, dry white wine, stock (your choice , original calls for vegetable, i used chicken), chopped flat leaf parsley (i used a about a tbsp dried), tomatoes, peeled and chopped with their juice (or a 16-oz can diced tomatoes), pepper , to taste, sturdy pasta, parmesan cheese, for topping

macaroni (or cavatapi corkscrew shaped pasta), salt, extra virgin olive oil (plus some for drizzling), chorizo sausage, casing removed and diced, diced fire-roasted tomatoes, drained, onion, finely chopped, chipotle chiles in adobo , and their juices chopped (or 1 tbsp ground chipotle chili), all-purpose flour, whole milk, chicken stock, shredded smoked cheddar cheese

grain rice, ( such as uncle ben s parboiled converted rice ), liquid ( broth , water, v-8 or tomato juice etc), salsa- i used medium hot, diced tomatoes and their juice ( i like the rotel brand with jalapeno peppers ), onion chopped, green bell pepper chopped, garlic powder, chili powder or to taste, salt and pepper to taste

penne pasta, cold water, kosher salt, olive oil, white onion, diced, celery ribs, diced, garlic cloves, thinly sliced, crushed red chili flakes, dry white wine, whole san marzano tomatoes and their juices; tomatoes crushed or diced, zucchini, diced, fresh thyme, kosher salt, fresh cracked pepper, fresh ground or grated pecorino-romano cheese (i like to throw small pieces into a food processor and pulse), high quality extra-virgin olive oil to finish

shrimp, in their shells or 1 lb cooked and cleaned large shrimp, crisp-hearted lettuce , such as cos, rocket, ripe but firm avocado, cayenne pepper, whole lime , divided into 6 wedge-shaped sections, mayonnaise (or more if needed), worcestershire sauce, drops tabasco sauce, tomato ketchup (preferably organic ), lime juice (more if needed.)

unsalted butter, carrots, peeled and cut into thin rounds, pearl onions, peeled and very thinly sliced, shallots, peeled , cut in half lengthwise, then into thin half-moon slices, sea salt, water, freshly ground black pepper, fresh peas in their pods, to give 4 cups shelled peas (you may used unthawed, frozen peas, adjusting the cooking time slightly), head of butter lettuce, leaves separated , heart left intact, and rinsed

olive oil (45 ml), onion, chopped, carrot, chopped, celery, chopped, garlic cloves, chopped, salt & freshly ground black pepper, vegetable stock or 6 cups chicken stock or 6 cups water, (1.5 litre), tomatoes, peeled, seeded, chopped or 3 canned tomatoes, with their juice or 1/4 cup tomato paste, (45 ml), quick-cooking vegetables , such as string beans, cauliflower, broccoli, asparagus, corn kernels, cooked beans, zucchini, squash (1 litre to 1.5 l), chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley (125 ml)

pure olive oil, garlic, finely chopped, eggs, chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, ground chuck, ground veal, ground pork butt, freshly grated parmesan, dried bread crumbs (made from fresh white bread), salt and freshly ground black pepper, pure olive oil, spanish onions, finely chopped, garlic, rubbed to paste, red chili flakes, tomato paste, tomatoes and their juice, mashed up with a whisk, cubano peppers, whole , with some knife slits, fresh flat-leaf parsley, salt and freshly ground black pepper, number 8 or 9) spaghetti, cooked al dente, freshly chopped basil leaves, parmigiano-reggiano, fresh parsley sprigs, for garnish

risotto with sausage and cranberry beans, make risotto , you absolutely must use a specific type of rice called arborio rice (carnaroli and vialone nano are also used, some say superior, but are more difficult to find). these types of rice release starch when stirred in a liquid; it is this process which makes risotto, otherwise you just have a starchy mess of mush. these types of rice are identified by their fat round grains and pearly appearance. they can be used to make other sorts of rice dishes, such as pilaf, but other types of rice cannot be used for risotto. arborio is no longer that much of a specialty product; it can be found in most large, well-stocked grocery stores in the italian section. or sometimes, misguidedly, in the asian section., okay , so now we have the rice. you will also need some good, low-salt stock or broth - it should be low-salt not for health reasons, but because a good deal of it will evaporate, leaving its salt behind, and i like to have more control over the salt in a dish. it can be homemade, but i m not going to be a snob about it because, in truth, we go through gallons of store-bought stock in this household and i don tsp see that changing anytime soon. furthermore, risotto is actually a dish which can be whipped up out of thin air when it seems as though you have nothing to eat, as long as you have butter, rice, stock, maybe a few herbs, and some leftover parmesan. i like the kind of stock purchased in tetrapak cartons, because they are resealable and can be put in the fridge and used as needed. if you really want to use homemade but you don tsp have time to make stock or don tsp like the aroma of roasting bones in your house (i don tsp blame you), you can buy really great stock at north market poultry and game - it is expensive, but can be diluted with a 2- or 3-to-1 ratio of water to stock, so it stretches. my general guideline is to plan on 1/4 cup dry rice per person, and about 4 cups of stock to 1 cup of rice. of course, this isn tsp exact and will vary depending on your elevation and the phases of the moon, but it s a good place to start. i usually just use 4 cups of stock and then dilute with water or wine (or sometimes beer, if that s all i have) if i feel i m going to run out., well, we have rice and stock covered, now we just need our setup: place the stock in a saucepan on your rear burner, bring to a simmer, and leave it there with a 6-8 oz ladle in, and place a large, wide saute pan (must be really large, plan that your rice will at least quadruple in size) or dutch oven on the burner in front. get out your favorite wooden spoon and flex your stirring arm., nice thing about using sausage is it s so full of flavor you can leave out the usual onion/garlic/shallot/celery nonsense if you re tired and don tsp feel like chopping. furthermore, sausage goes from the freezer to the pan without suffering too much. okay, let s go, risotto with sausage and cranberry beans - serves 4, links italian sausage , or 1 lb bulk (or hot, or a combination - definitely with some fennel), casings removed, cooked cranberry beans or 1 can white beans, drained, arborio rice, beef , chicken or vegetable stock, butter, freshly, finely grated parmesan cheese , plus more for garnish, an oz) flat-leaf parsley, chopped finely, lemon juice , or juice from 1/2 lemon, salt and black pepper to taste, red pepper flakes to taste, optional, good balsamic vinegar , optional

olive oil, garlic cloves, peeled, green beans, ends trimmed, salt, crushed hot red pepper flakes, tomatoes, with their liquid (preferably italian plum tomatoes like san marzano)

extra virgin olive oil, scallions, thinly sliced, stalk celery, thinly sliced, garlic cloves, minced, ground cumin, cayenne, salt, fresh ground black pepper, canned black beans, with their liquid, canned diced tomatoes, with their liquid, low sodium chicken broth, fresh lime juice

olive oil, garlic cloves, minced, tomatoes , and their juices (canned peeled whole ), fresh thyme, fresh basil leaves, salt & freshly ground black pepper, veal top round beef, eggplants, radicchio, cored and cut in half (about 1 head ), olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt & freshly ground black pepper, smoked mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/4 inch slices (scamorza ), freshly grated parmesan cheese, handful baby arugula, for garnish (optional)

macaroni elbows or cavatapi corkscrew shaped pasta twists, salt, extra-virgin olive oil , 1 turn of the pan, plus some for drizzling, chorizo, 1 package, casing removed and diced, diced fire roasted tomatoes, drained, onion, finely chopped, chipotle in adobo and their juices, chopped or 1 tbsp ground chipotle chili, all-purpose flour, whole milk, chicken stock, shredded smoked cheddar

homemade cannellini beans with some of their cooking liquid or 1 (15 1/2 - oz) can cannellini beans partially drained, but not rinsed, ripe tomatoes, seeded and diced (optional, i d wait for summer tomatoes), crumbled feta cheese, minced fresh rosemary , or to taste, good quality extra virgin olive oil, salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

lean ground lamb, chopped yellow onions, chopped garlic, prosciutto, diced, tomato paste, lightly toasted pine nuts, diced tomatoes and their juices, diced tomatoes and their juices, chopped fresh oregano leaves, chopped fresh rosemary leaves, salt, freshly ground black pepper, ricotta cheese, feta cheese, crumbled, grated parmesan, lasagna noodles, cooked

fresh lavender flowers, stripped from their stalks, sweet white wine (such as sauterne, muscat or beaumes de venise), heavy cream, egg whites, fresh lavender flowers, stripped from their stalks, sugar

grilled tomatoes and scrambled eggs, chinese-style, ripe tomatoes, dark sesame oil, salt and pepper, neutral oil like corn or canola, minced garlic, minced ginger, eggs, soy sauce , or to taste, minced scallions , optional, start a gas or a charcoal grill; fire should be moderately hot, rack about 4 inches from heat source. core tomatoes, cut each into 3 or 4 thick slices. brush them with 1, sesame oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper., grill tomatoes , turning once, until they are soft but not mushy., as they cook , use tongs to remove and discard their skins. you, should be able to lift them from grill with a spatula without, their falling apart ., while tomatoes cool , put oil in a 10-inch skillet, preferably, nonstick, and turn heat to medium-high. add garlic and ginger, cook just until they sizzle. in a bowl, beat together, tomatoes and eggs., add tomato-egg mixture to skillet and cook, stirring almost, constantly , until mixture forms soft curds, 5 to 10 minutes., stir in remaining sesame oil and soy sauce. garnish, if you like, scallions, and serve .

olive oil, chopped yellow onions, chopped green bell peppers, chopped celery, chopped fennel, minced garlic, bay leaf, salt, dried oregano, red pepper flakes, dried fennel seeds, dried thyme, ground black pepper, tomato paste, dry white wine, crushed plum tomatoes and their juices, fish stock, whole dungeness crab, quartered, clams , well scrubbed and de-bearded, mussels , well scrubbed and de-bearded, firm fish , such as halibut or snapper, cut into 1-inch cubes, essence , recipe follows, shrimp, shelled and deveined, oysters and their juices, picked over for shell, chopped fresh parsley, freshly grated parmesan, chopped green onions, green tops only, sourdough bread, accompaniment, paprika, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, onion powder, cayenne pepper, dried leaf oregano, dried thyme