377 toasted topped with fresh and Recipes

cornstarch, chicken stock (homade is best), rice wine (dry sherry will work), soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, oyster sauce, thai sriracha chili sauce (i like flying goose brand), peanut oil , as needed, top sirloin steak, scallions, cut into 3/4 inch pieces tops and all, fresh ginger, freshly grated, garlic, freshly minced, roasted cashews, baby carrots , jullienne, fresh thyme

russet potatoes, evoo, for the pans, bacon , cut into 1/2-inch pieces, salt and freshly ground pepper, sour cream, chopped fresh chives, chopped fresh dill, garlic, finely grated or pasted, prepared horseradish, chopped fresh parsley, splash of half-and-half or whole milk, percent ground beef (if you grind your own, use 1/2-lb each skirt steak, brisket and sirloin), worcestershire sauce, dry mustard, cayenne pepper or 2 tsp hot sauce, white or yellow onion, very thinly sliced, irish stout , such as guinness, sliced cotswold or extra-sharp yellow cheddar, brioche or potato rolls, lightly toasted, bread -and-butter pickles, for topping, watercress, for topping

baby beets, without the tops, peeled, baby carrots, without the tops, peeled, olive oil , plus 1/4 cup, kosher salt, divided, ground black pepper, divided, chopped fresh tarragon leaves, chopped fresh chives, sherry vinegar, honey, walnut oil, mixed baby lettuces or spring mix, washed and spun dry, lightly toasted walnut pieces, mild soft goat cheese, crumbled

ground beef, crumbled reduced-fat feta cheese (i use the already seasoned garlic and herb version), snipped fresh flat-leaf parsley, dried oregano, garlic clove, minced, ground black pepper, whole wheat hamburger bun, split and toasted , unless you want both top and bottom bun, fresh spinach leaves, tomatoes, slivers red onion (optional)

frozen butternut squash puree, rigatoni with lines, kosher salt, evoo, bulk sweet italian sausage, garlic, finely chopped, onion, finely chopped, chopped fresh thyme, white wine, butter, flour, milk, freshly ground black pepper, freshly grated nutmeg, sharp yellow cheddar, shredded pecorino romano cheese, flat leaf parsley, chopped, fennel and celery slaw, for serving, recipe follows, honey, white balsamic vinegar, grated shallot, juice of 1 lemon, evoo, coarsely chopped parsley tops, ribs celery and leafy tops, very thinly sliced, fennel, very thinly sliced , plus a handful of fronds, chopped, kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, toasted pistachios or walnuts, chopped, to garnish

tomatoes (ripe, halved or quartered if small, diced if large), mozzarella cheese, diced (optional), oil-cured olives (optional) or 2/3 cup kalamata olives (pitted and halved, optional) or 1/2 cup green olives (pitted and chopped) (optional) or 3 tbsp capers (optional), fresh herb (chopped , including basil, parsley, mint, chives, cilantro, scallion tops or a combination, more for ), lemon , freshly grated zest of (optional), extra virgin olive oil, black pepper, freshly ground, pasta (short , like fusilli, farfalle or penne), hot red pepper flakes (optional), pine nuts (toasted ) (optional)

salmon fillet, skin and pin bones removed, cut into 1-inch pieces, peeled minced fresh ginger, minced garlic, green onions , including 2 inches of green tops, very thinly sliced, chopped fresh cilantro, kosher salt, fresh lemon juice, soy sauce, cracker meal, eggs, lightly beaten, vegetable oil, sargento deli style sliced provolone cheese, hamburger buns with sesame seeds, split and toasted, lettuce leaves or baby spinach leaves, mayonnaise, green onion , including green tops, very thinly sliced, fresh lemon juice, soy sauce

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

lean ground sirloin, smoked gouda cheese, diced into 1/4 to 1/2-inch cubes, onion or 1/2 large, smoked sweet paprika , 2/3 palm full, ground cumin , 1/3 palm full, grill seasoning (recommended: montreal steak seasoning ), coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper, garlic, grated or finely chopped, generous handful finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, worcestershire sauce, beer, extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling, spicy brown mustard, sour cream, chopped fresh dill or 1 tsp dried dill, crusty kaiser rolls, split and lightly toasted, green or red leaf lettuce, for topping, sliced sweet bread and butter pickles, for topping

lean ground beef, chopped yellow onion, sliced leek, chopped celery, peeled, finely chopped carrots, chopped fresh thyme (stems and leaves ), chopped fresh tarragon (stems and leaves ), chopped fresh parsley (stems and leaves ), garlic, peeled and smashed, fresh ground black pepper, egg whites, lightly beaten, chicken stock, defatted, sour cream, for garnish, chopped chives, for garnish, lemon slices, for garnish, toast points, for garnish, diced seeded tomato and finely shredded basil leaves, sliced mushrooms and minced fresh parsley or chervil, bread rounds topped with finely shredded parmesan and toasted, diced carrots and fresh peas, shredded savory crepes, lettuce/chervil chiffonade, shredded leeks lightly sauteed in butter

mixed colored carrots , with their leafy tops, sea salt, level tsp whole cumin seeds, dried chiles, crumbled, freshly ground black pepper, garlic, peeled, fresh thyme , leaves picked, extra-virgin olive oil, red or white wine vinegar, orange, halved, lemon, halved, ripe avocados, thick) slices ciabatta or other good-quality bread, handfuls interesting mixed winter salad leaves (like treviso, arugula, radicchio or cavolo nero tops), washed and spun dry, watercress, sour cream, mixed seeds, toasted

quail eggs, rice wine vinegar, water, bread flour, cake flour, salt, sugar, ancho chile powder, baking powder, minced fresh thyme, zest of above lemon, minced, chilled butter (4 oz), whole eggs, buttermilk (place 2 eggs in a pint cup and top fill with milk to the top), stalks lemongrass, finely minced, white part only, extra virgin olive oil plus 1 tbsp, scallions, 1/16-inch slice, green/white separated, juice of 1 lemon, coarse ground, toasted coriander, head fennel, de-cored and shaved paper thin, fresh crab leg meat , picked through thoroughly, salt and white pepper to taste

baby beets, without the tops, peeled, baby carrots, without the tops, peeled, olive oil , plus 1/4 cup, kosher salt, divided, ground black pepper, divided, chopped fresh tarragon leaves, chopped fresh chives, sherry vinegar, honey, walnut oil, mixed baby lettuces or spring mix, washed and spun dry, lightly toasted walnut pieces, mild soft goat cheese, crumbled

very thin top round steaks , about 8 oz, salt and freshly ground black pepper, grated pecorino cheese, plus more to pass at the table, homemade stale white breadcrumbs or panko, toasted, fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped, pine nuts or sliced almonds, toasted, lemon zest, salami or prosciutto di parma, finely chopped, garlic, 3 minced or grated, 3 crushed, chile peppers such as italian cherry or fresno, 1 seeded and finely chopped (can substitute 1 tsp dried red crushed pepper flakes), and 1 thinly sliced, evoo, links hot italian sausage, fennel seeds , 1/3 palmful, dry red wine, italian san marzano tomatoes, bay leaf, carrot, peeled and halved, rib celery, halved, onion, halved and peeled, passata or tomato puree, a handful of fresh basil leaves , torn, red or yellow onion, thinly sliced, cubanelle peppers, thinly sliced, red bell pepper, thinly sliced, chicken or beef stock, tomato paste, butter, spaghetti

canola oil, for frying, top sirloin , cut against the grain on the bias into eight 1/8-inch strips or fingers, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, all-purpose flour, eggs, italian-style breadcrumbs, smoked almonds, grated parmesan, extra-virgin olive oil, paprika, red bell peppers , fire roasted, from a jar, garlic , smashed, shallot, chopped, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, gorgonzola dolce, at room temperature, four 6-inch tomato focaccia rolls, split and toasted (or your favorite focaccia bread), homemade hot giardiniera , recipe follows (or your favorite oil-packed hot giardiniera), finely chopped, table salt, diced carrots, tiny cauliflower florets, serrano peppers, sliced (depending on heat level desired), garlic, minced, stalk celery, diced small, red bell pepper, diced small, canola oil, dried oregano, freshly ground black pepper

whole boneless skinless chicken breast, cornstarch, divided, soy sauce, divided, dry sherry, garlic clove, minced, water, vegetable oil, divided, fresh bean sprout, green onion, and tops cut into 1 & 1/2-inch lengths , separating whites from tops, fresh gingerroot, sesame seeds, toasted, hot cooked noodles

lost bread , a.k.a. french toast, eggs, sugar, cornstarch dissolved in a splash of water, whole milk, freshly grated nutmeg, stale white bread or 6 slices thick cut stale bread, butter , for griddle pan, warm maple syrup , powdered sugar, cinnamon sugar and/or fresh berries for topping, three berry compote , recipe follows, preheat nonstick griddle or skillet over medium heat. beat eggs very well, add sugar and beat again. add cornstarch in water and beat that in, then add milk and nutmeg. coat bread thoroughly in egg-milk mixture. lightly butter hot pan with butter nested in paper towels. add bread to the pan and cook slowly, 3 or minutes on each side, 2 to 3 slices at a time. serve hot with your favorite toppings or three berry compote, three berry compote, sugar, lemon, juiced, water, strawberries, sliced, raspberries, blackberries, maple syrup or honey, combine sugar , lemon and water in a small sauce pot. over moderate heat, dissolve sugar into water. stir in fruit, coating it in sugar water and bring the fruit and water to a bubble. reduce heat and simmer 7 or 8 minutes. remove fruit with a slotted spoon to a serving dish and add maple syrup or honey to the pan. thicken syrup 5 minutes and pour over fruit. serve with french toast, pancakes or waffles.

cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, hard-cooked eggs, peeled, cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined, pearl onions, thinly sliced, green onions, roughly chopped, stalk celery, finely diced, pepper jelly, for topping, chopped fresh chives, for topping, toast points, for dipping