844 use ripe Recipes

base for the ice cream, condensed milk, evaporated milk, milk (use the empty condensed can to measure regular ), half and half or whipping cream (without sugar), divide this base in 3 parts ., avocado....1 ripe avocado, vanilla ...... 2 tbsp, mamey.....1 ripe mamey, mamey is a fruit , very similar to the avocado in appearance and consistency, it s sweeter and a peach color, it s delicious

tomato, diced (optional for those who don tsp care for tomatoes-see note in directions), corn kernel (fresh or frozen ), sliced ripe olives, drained, red bell pepper, chopped, red onion, finely chopped (or use green onions), garlic cloves, minced, green chili peppers, chopped (optional-use more or less depending on heat desired), parsley, chopped (or cilantro), olive oil, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, balsamic vinegar, dried mexican oregano, ground cumin (optional), salt, black pepper, ripe avocados, diced

olive oil, balsamic vinegar, fresh lemon juice, salt, pepper, ripe tomatoes (we used red cut in wedges and yellow cherry tomatoes cut in half), ripe avocado, peeled and cut in small chunks, frozen corn kernels, green peas, thawed, red bell pepper, seeded and diced, salad greens, peeled, cooked shrimp, chopped fresh cilantro , basil or parsley

lasagna noodles, sliced fresh mushrooms (i use 16 oz.), grated carrot, chopped onion, olive oil, tomato sauce, tomato paste, chopped ripe olives, drained (i omit, my kids don tsp like olives much), chopped green chilies, drained, dried oregano (i use 2 tsp.), salt (i use 1/2 tsp.), pepper (i use 1/2 tsp.), cottage cheese (i use lowfat ), frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained, shredded monterey jack cheese (i have reduced this to 2 cups to lower the fat some), refrigerated grated parmesan cheese

ranch dressing (use bottled or homemade , i use kittencal s creamy ranch dressing/dip), salsa (use mild or medium), romaine lettuce, chopped (can use head lettuce), cheddar cheese (cubed finely or coarsely shredded ), black beans, drained (or use half a can each black beans and pinto beans, drained), firm ripe plum tomatoes, chopped, avocado (peeled and chopped ), salt and black pepper (to taste), corn chips, broken into pieces

heads of garlic, separated into cloves, unpeeled, browned vegetable stock (i use ultimate ultimate ) or 6 cups any well-flavored chicken stock or 6 cups well-flavored vegetable stock, dried sage, dried leaf thyme, parsley, pepper , to taste, tomato juice (i only use low sodium v8) or 2 cups v 8 vegetable juice (i only use low sodium v8), uncooked orzo pasta or 3/4 cup alphabet pasta or 3/4 cup other small shell pasta, egg yolks, garlic bread , croutes (i use croutes croutes), sharp cheddar cheese (or a combination of cheddar & monterey) or 4 -6 oz monterey jack cheese, shredded (or a combination of cheddar & monterey), minced fresh parsley or cilantro, for garnish, ripe avocado, pitted, peeled and sliced, for garnish (optional)

oil (coconut would be traditional), chicken , large, cut into pieces, onions, peeled and sliced, salt and white pepper, hot pepper (chopped, use fresh or dried ), garlic cloves (the pungent kind), thyme, the fresh leaves, ginger, fresh, finely chopped, cinnamon, rice, raw, tomatoes, large, ripe, peeled and chopped, sweet peppers, green, chopped , seeds removed, carrots, large, chopped, green beans, chopped up, tomato paste (or use 1 small can), chicken broth , depending on how much rice you use (or use water)

ground beef, onion, finely chopped, minced fresh garlic (or to taste), bell pepper (use red or green, seeded and chopped ), seasoning salt, black pepper, water, dried chili pepper flakes (or to taste), taco sauce (can use two bottles of if desired), diced green chilies, sliced ripe olives, drained and divided (can use green or black (), taco seasoning mix, taco shells or 1 (4 1/2 oz) package white corn tortillas, broken into pieces, shredded cheddar cheese, divided, firm tomato (can use 2 tomatoes), sliced green onions (optional)

tomatoes, red and ripe, red onion, balsamic vinegar, shallot (or use a small sweet onion), mozzarella cheese, in cubes (or use the bocconcini balls), pesto sauce, virgin olive oil, gelatin (or use sheets ), sugar, salt (do try to use flaky sea ), worcestershire sauce, tabasco sauce, coarse black pepper (to taste), fresh basil (optional)

all-purpose flour, sugar, divided (if using cranberries, double the sugar), salt, eggs, whole milk or 1 cup 2% low-fat milk, vanilla extract, almond extract (optional), unsalted butter, pitted cherries (or other ripe fresh fruit, see headnote) or 1 1/2 cups raspberries (or other ripe fresh fruit, see headnote), brandy (see headnote) or 3 tbsp grand marnier (see headnote), powdered sugar , for dusting

navel oranges, ripe , it s best to use fresh picked or 2 organic oranges, though regular store-bought ones work as well, extra virgin olive oil, black pepper, freshly ground

mostaccioli or penne pasta, uncooked, fresh green beans , steamed until tender-crisp, green peppers, cut into chunks, tomatoes, quartered, sliced celery, sliced green onions, pitted ripe olives (i use kalamata), sliced (or to taste), water packed white tuna (i use albacore), drained and flaked, dressing, olive or vegetable oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, minced, dijon-style mustard, any salt-free herb seasoning, basil leaves (fresh or dry ), pepper

salmon steaks, nice and thick, green beans, young and tender, tomatoes, ripe and sweet (or use the small grape tomatoes), black olives, pitted, basil leaves, roughly chopped (or use 2 tsp dried ), anchovy fillets, chopped (as they come, don tsp rinse), lemon juice, olive oil, salt, black pepper, coarsely ground

cobb salad with grilled chicken, mercury , in dallas, special equipment 4 four-inch ring molds approximately 2 inches tall, champagne vinaigrette 1/4 cup champagne vinegar, egg yolk, creole mustard, canola oil, salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, in a bowl whisk together the vinegar , egg yolk, and mustard. then slowly pour in the oil, whisking to emulsify. season with salt and pepper. refrigerate until ready to use., salad 2 ripe avocados, peeled, seeded, and flesh broken into large pieces, hard-boiled eggs, grated, ripe tomato, peeled, seeded, and diced, cooked bacon, diced, blue cheese , preferably roquefort, approximately 1 cup champagne vinaigrette (recipe above), head romaine , cut in julienne strips 2 inches long, salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, in a large bowl toss the avocado , grated egg, tomato, bacon, cheese, lettuce, and enough champagne vinaigrette to just moisten the ingredients. with a spoon, mash everything together until it resembles a loose guacamole. season with salt and pepper. if you are not using immediately, cover surface with plastic wrap and refrigerate., when you are ready to assemble the salads, set out 4 dinner plates. place a ring mold on each plate and fill it with salad. using moderate pressure, press the salad down with a spoon or fork until it is flush with the top of the ring. refrigerate the salads for 1 hour., chicken 4 boneless chicken breasts, approximately 6 oz each, basil oil (for garnish , optional), chile oil (for garnish , optional), grill the breasts until just done , about 5 minutes per side. may be sauteed, if you wish. keep warm., unmold the salads , hold down the top of the salad with 1 hand while you carefully remove the ring with the other, giving it a slight twist as you lift up if it doesn tsp move easily., warm chicken and place on top of the salads in a grid fashion, 2 pieces 1 way, 2 the other, and so on. drizzle the plate with the basil and chile oils, if desired. serve immediately. serves 4., this recipe comes courtesy of chef chris ward and his four-star dallas restaurant, the mercury.

cobb salad with grilled chicken, mercury , in dallas, special equipment 4 four-inch ring molds approximately 2 inches tall, champagne vinaigrette 1/4 cup champagne vinegar, egg yolk, creole mustard, canola oil, salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, in a bowl whisk together the vinegar , egg yolk, and mustard. then slowly pour in the oil, whisking to emulsify. season with salt and pepper. refrigerate until ready to use., salad 2 ripe avocados, peeled, seeded, and flesh broken into large pieces, hard-boiled eggs, grated, ripe tomato, peeled, seeded, and diced, cooked bacon, diced, blue cheese , preferably roquefort, approximately 1 cup champagne vinaigrette (recipe above), head romaine , cut in julienne strips 2 inches long, salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, in a large bowl toss the avocado , grated egg, tomato, bacon, cheese, lettuce, and enough champagne vinaigrette to just moisten the ingredients. with a spoon, mash everything together until it resembles a loose guacamole. season with salt and pepper. if you are not using immediately, cover surface with plastic wrap and refrigerate., when you are ready to assemble the salads, set out 4 dinner plates. place a ring mold on each plate and fill it with salad. using moderate pressure, press the salad down with a spoon or fork until it is flush with the top of the ring. refrigerate the salads for 1 hour., chicken 4 boneless chicken breasts, approximately 6 oz each, basil oil (for garnish , optional), chile oil (for garnish , optional)

chicken thighs, vegetable oil, butter, onion, chopped fine, carrot, chopped fine, celery, chopped fine, sea salt , to taste, black pepper, freshly ground , to taste, fresh mint leaves, dry white wine, tomatoes with juice (cut up with their juice, using either ripe, firm, fresh plum , peeled raw, split and seeds s), fresh rosemary, fresh sage leaf, lemon zest

escarole (about 1 medium head ), garlic cloves, finely chopped, olive oil, tomatoes, ripe, chopped or 1 cup italian tomato, diced and peeled, crushed red pepper flakes, chicken broth (or use water, i prefer chicken) or 4 cups beef broth, preferably homemade (or use water, i prefer chicken), cannellini beans (cooked or canned , i prefer blackeye peas) or 3 cups great northern beans (cooked or canned, i prefer blackeye peas), elbow macaroni (i omit this) or 1 cup pasta shells (i omit this), salt & freshly ground black pepper, pecorino romano cheese or 1/4 cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese, freshly grated

unsliced bread (use a crusty french or italian loaf about 15-inches long), mayonnaise (can use more ) or 1/4 cup salad dressing (can use more), ripe firm tomatoes, thinly sliced, prosciutto, thinly sliced (italian ham), italian dry salami, sliced cheddar cheese (to taste), ham slices (just use the regular sliced ), sliced provolone cheese (to taste), sliced dill pickles (to taste), shredded iceberg lettuce, fresh ground black pepper, sweet pickled peppers (or to taste), italian salad dressing (or to taste) or 1/4 cup vinaigrette (or to taste, i use kittencal s creamy )