1128 verdue maggio may Recipes

seeded and diced (3/4-inch) watermelon (you may use a combination of red and yellow watermelon), ripe plum tomatoes, cut into 8 pieces each, hothouse (seedless ) cucumber, peeled, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/2-inch pieces, extra-virgin olive oil, fresh basil leaves, freshly ground black pepper , to taste

water, coarse kosher salt plus additional (for sprinkling ), sugar, thick pork shoulder blade steaks (each about 10 inches long and 3 1/2 inches wide ), extra-virgin olive oil, divided, nduja (soft , spicy salami), cut into very thin slices, honey, baby arugula, coarsely grated pecorino romano cheese, fresh lemon juice, special equipment : large griddle, nduja is available at some specialty foods stores , italian markets, and online from boccalone.com. this size of pork shoulder blade steaks may be hard to find at the supermarket, so you may have to ask the butcher to cut them for you.

french bread (not the long thin kind ), butter, softened (no substitutes), fresh minced garlic, dried parsley or 2 tbsp fresh parsley, grated parmesan cheese (you may increase slightly if desired), salt (or to taste)

olive oil (i use enough oil to lightly coat the bottom of my pot), onion, chopped, garlic cloves, minced (or to taste, the more the better i use 6 extra large cloves), dried basil (rubbed between fingers to release flavor), dried oregano (rubbed between fingers to release flavor), crushed red pepper flakes (optional or adjust to taste), tomato paste (can use two cans for a thicker richer sauce if desired), whole roma tomatoes, undrained (break up with a fork before cooking, go ahead and use two cans if desired!), dry red wine (you may omit if desired but good to add in, can use white wine), sugar (optional or to taste), salt (or to taste, a good tomato sauce needs lots so don tsp be shy with the ), fresh ground black pepper (to taste)

chicken (you may use whole birds or parts as desired), water

grated zucchini, egg, beaten, butter or 2 tbsp margarine, melted, seasoned bread crumbs, minced onion, old bay seasoning (may add more), all-purpose flour, vegetable oil (for frying )

powdered sugar, vanilla, milk , add more to desired consistancy, salt (may substitute or omit), butter (for the cream icing you would add the to the recipe)

boneless chicken breasts, butter, dried italian salad dressing mix, golden mushroom soup, white wine (may substitute water or broth), cream cheese with chives and onions, angel hair pasta (cook according to box directions)

chicken pieces (may be skinless and boneless and i suggest using whole legs and/or breasts), catalina french dressing, cranberry sauce, dry onion soup mix

light chunk tuna in water, drained, macaroni (small shell ), frozen peas, chopped sweet onion, chopped celery, sweet pickle relish , to taste, dill pickles, chopped, hard-boiled eggs, chopped, light mayonnaise (may add more), cider vinegar, salt and pepper (we all like this with a lot of pepper)

pizza dough (thawed if frozen ) or 2 lbs bread dough (thawed if frozen), italian sausage, casings removed, onion, chopped (about 1 cup), mozzarella cheese, grated, parmesan cheese, freshly grated, fresh parsley, chopped (may substitute with dried), egg, beaten with, water, sesame seeds (optional)

dried black-eyed peas, chopped celery, chopped onion, chopped carrots or 1 cup chopped bell pepper (may mix), garlic, minced, bay leaf, smoked sausage or 1 lb andouille sausages or 1 lb kielbasa, cut into chunks, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, cajun spices or 1 tbsp spice essence, chicken broth (large can), cayenne pepper sauce or tabasco sauce, to taste

canola oil, garlic cloves (you may leave whole or chop coarsely), chicken broth , plus (or 1/2 cup vegetable broth), chicken broth (or 2 tbsp vegetable broth), head green cabbage, chopped (about 1 to 1 1/2 lb), paprika, fresh ground pepper

butter, olive oil, chili sauce, worcestershire sauce, fresh squeezed lemon juice, lemon, sliced with peel, garlic cloves, minced, chopped parsley, crushed red pepper flakes, dried oregano, tabasco sauce, shrimp (may be peeled and deveined)

chicken broth , may substitute vegetable, tomato, diced, lentils, brown rice, chopped onion, garlic, minced, cheddar cheese, grated

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

langoustines (about 4 lb) (you may substitute with king prawn, australian crayfish or large 2 to 3 oz.-shrimp with heads), shellfish butter (see below ), pepper, sea salt ( fleur de sel ), shellfish heads, unsalted butter, water, langoustine (shellfish) heads, chicken stock, shellfish butter, red onion (3 small pieces), quince, chardonnay, langoustine broth, grapefruit peelings (use a vegetable peeler), peppercorns (preferably indonesian), vanilla bean, unsalted butter, dry chili, mint leaf, pepper, salsify, olive oil, duck fat, butter, chicken stock, sea salt (fleur de sel), black pepper, olive oil, truffle juice, lemon juice, salt, white pepper, basil leaves, broccoli sprouts

frozen prepared burritos (i use green beef & bean, but you may use your favorite), enchilada sauce, shredded mexican blend cheese