46604 very special roast Recipes

ripe california avocado (preferably hass), fresh lemon juice, fresh chives, minced, kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper, white bread (very thin slices , pepperidge farms is what we used), mayonnaise, prepared horseradish, purchased thinly sliced roast beef or 1/2 lb premade thinly sliced rare roast beef

plump and very ripe cherries (i left the stems intact), demerara sugar, sea salt, few grinds of fresh cracked black pepper, cherry brandy (or banyuls rimage wine) or 1/4 cup red wine

sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, basil leaves (packed), salt, fresh ground pepper (to taste), prosciutto (very thin slices), monkfish (in 4 strips)

water, sea salt, divided, agave syrup, cider vinegar, fresh lime juice , plus 1 lime, very thinly sliced, whole black peppercorns, red chile , sliced in 8 long strips *see cook s note, garlic, peeled, plus 2 tbsp minced, string beans, trimmed

brussels sprout (you could also use green beans, asparagus, cauliflower), fennel bulb, thin sliced, olive oil, kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper, butter, ground walnuts (very fine ground )

jap pumpkin, unpeeled, seeded and cut into 8 slices, olive oil, ground cinnamon, sea salt, freshly ground, black pepper, freshly ground, plain yogurt, lemon, juiced, pine nuts, toasted (8 teasponns), red chile, very finely sliced, coriander, leaves only (cilantro)

butter (or 2 tbsp and 1/4 cup of good-for-you oil), garlic powder, salt and pepper, onion, very large chopped in large chunks, rutabaga , diced fairly small, carrots, sliced in 3/4 inch chunks, parsnips, sliced in 1/2 inch chunks, dried herbs, parsley, thyme, rosemary, dill weed, oregano, tarragon, water or 1 cup chicken broth

red onion, very thinly sliced, tomatoes, halved, garlic cloves, crushed, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, fresh basil , roughly torn, salt & freshly ground black pepper

lamb shoulder , cut by butcher into 4 very thick chops, about 1 1/2 lb each, celery ribs, cut in 1-inch chunks (about 2 cups), carrots, cut in 1-inch chunks (about 2 cups), onions, cut in large chunks (about 3 cups), cinnamon sticks, garlic cloves, crushed and peeled, branches fresh rosemary, fresh sage leaves, coarsely ground black pepper, coarse sea salt (or more ) or 1 tsp kosher salt (or more), dry white wine, red wine vinegar, extra-virgin olive oil, light stock (chicken, turkey, or vegetable broth)

chicken stock, olive oil, butter, onion, finely chopped, garlic cloves, finely chopped, head celery, finely chopped, risotto rice, dry white wine or 2 cups vermouth, sea salt, black pepper, freshly ground, butter, parmesan cheese, finely grated, wild mushrooms, cleaned and torn, olive oil, sea salt, black pepper, freshly ground, garlic, cloves peeled and halved, fresh thyme , leaves picked, butter, fresh parsley, very finely chopped, lemon, parmesan cheese, grated

olive oil, store-bought roasted chicken , cut into bite-sized pieces, streaky smoked pork or 8 oz bacon, cut into chunks, onion, cut into chunks, sambal oelek chili paste, sweet thick soy sauce (kecap manis), soy sauce, tomato paste, potatoes, peeled and parboiled, then drained and sliced into chunks, lime , juice of

soy sauce, very hot dried red peppers, salt, tilapia fillets

plantains, very ripe, cajeta mexican caramel sauce, chopped pecans or 1/2 cup walnuts or 1/2 cup almonds, shredded coconut (optional)

fresh pineapple, peeled , cut crosswise into 1-inch thick slices, olive oil, divided, honey, turmeric, salt , to taste, ground black pepper , to taste, yellow bell pepper, seeded, cut into 1/3-inch cubes, yellow tomatoes, cut into 1/3-inch cubes, chopped fresh cilantro, chopped fresh basil, serrano chilies, very thinly sliced, fresh lime juice, dijon mustard, saffron

beets, preferably very small ones, extra-virgin olive oil, salt and freshly ground pepper, pearl onions , about 1/2 lb, oranges, peeled and cut into wedges, hazelnut oil, coarsely chopped fresh coriander leaves (also known as cilantro) plus extra for garnish, freshly squeezed orange juice, hazelnuts, toasted and peeled, pecorino , optional, grated on medium-sized holes of box grater

cumin seeds, black peppercorns, yellow mustard seeds, dried chilies (finely ground ) i.e. habaneros are my choice, dried ginger, ground cinnamon, dark brown sugar, salt, very ripe plantain, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch size pieces, foie gras, cut into small pieces, butter, cut into small pieces, salt and pepper, to taste, olive oil, butter, garlic, peeled and thinly sliced, jalapenos, stem and seeds discarded, minced, carrots, peeled and chopped medium, stalk celery, chopped medium, red onion, chopped medium, bay leaves, broken, ground black peppercorns, cayenne, spanish sherry wine vinegar, sherry, black beans, rinsed , picked over for stones and soaked overnight, chicken stock

portobello or large button mushrooms (2 inches diameter), stemmed, extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for greasing parchment, whole (3-lb) cod fillets, fine sea salt , to taste, freshly ground white pepper , to taste, chopped fresh rosemary, chopped fresh thyme, dry, spicy chorizo sausage , quartered lengthwise, then cut across into very thin slices, tomatoes , quartered lengthwise, then cut across into 1/8-inch wide slices, garlic, peeled and thinly sliced, cayenne , to taste, chopped fresh italian parsley, scallions, trimmed and very thinly sliced, lemons, 1 thinly sliced and 1 halved

cornish hens or poussins (about 1 1/2 lb each), achiote paste , recipe follows, chorizo, recipe follows (store-bought is fine ), garlic, finely chopped, carrot, finely chopped, celery stalk, finely chopped, white onion, finely chopped, coarsely crumbled cornbread, chopped fresh cilantro, chicken stock (low-sodium store-bought is fine ), freshly squeezed lime juice, freshly squeezed orange juice, olive oil, achiote paste, dried whole oregano (preferably mexican ) or dried marjoram, ground cumin, garlic, roughly chopped, ground beef chuck, ground pork, white wine vinegar, salt, garlic, very finely chopped, crushed dried oregano (preferably mexican ), ground canela (mexican cinnamon) or 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, freshly ground black pepper, ground star anise, dry white wine, sugar, ancho chile powder