45 very tender Recipes

linguine, butter, heavy cream, ground black pepper, grated parmesan cheese, pesto sauce, shrimp, peeled and deveined, tender young basil leaves, pine nuts, coarse salt, extra virgin olive oil, more to taste, garlic, very finely minced, freshly grated parmigiano

pot roast, beef roast (or pork), potatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks (cut chunks into cold water and drain just before using), white onion, chopped, baby carrots, stalk celery, chopped, worcestershire, margarine, seasoned salt, meat tenderizer, garlic pepper, beefy onion soup mix, water to cover, vegetable soup, jumbo elbow macaroni , cooked al dented, kosher salt, evoo, lucks pinto beans, whole tomatoes - or diced , doesn tsp matter (i use hunts, because they do not taste sweet, the sweet ones ruin it for me), very young small early peas, niblet corn, italian or shelled green beans, more potato , onion, carrots if needed according to left overs, margarine

batter, mazola pure cooking spray, all-purpose flour, rapidrise yeast, sugar, salt, very warm water (120 degrees f to 130 degrees f), olive oil, fully cooked, frozen , breaded chicken (breast or tenders), chopped, spaghetti sauce, italian blend shredded cheese, spice islands italian herb seasoning

flour, fast rising yeast, sugar, salt, water (very warm 120-130 f), olive oil, frozen breaded chicken tenders or 3 (11 1/2 oz) frozen breaded chicken breasts, cooked and chopped, spaghetti sauce, shredded italian cheese blend, italian herb seasoning

country-style phyllo pastry (if you can tsp get that, regular phyllo pastry will do), extra virgin olive oil, approximately, olive oil, spinach, cleaned , tough stems removed, spring onions, cleaned, sliced in 1/4 inch lengths, leek, white and tender part of green, cleaned, sliced in 1/4 inch lengths (if very large, slice leek in half lengthwise before slicing), red onion, chopped fine, fresh dill, minced, feta cheese, crumbled (this is a matter of personal taste. i like my spanakopita sweeter and therefore use the lesser amo), eggs, beaten, salt and pepper

south coast portuguese fish chowder, recipe from: 50 chowders, this chowder has a relationship to new bedford and the area new englanders call south coast, which includes that part of southeastern massachusetts west of cape cod and a small piece of eastern rhode island. the area is ethnically diverse, with a large portuguese population, but everyone, even those who aren tsp portuguese, loves good food. i served this chowder recently to a group at sakonnet vineyards in little compton, rhode island. as soon as word got out that there was chourico (a dry, spicy, garlicky portuguese sausage) in the chowder, the crowd demolished it. almost everyone in this region loves chourico, which the locals pronounce shore-eese. all over new england where the portuguese have settled, chourico is included in clambakes, clam boils, and other traditional yankee fare., its translucent reddish broth and colorful pieces of bell pepper, tomato, chourico, potato, fish, and cilantro, this portuguese-style chowder is very enticing. it has a splendid aroma and a savory spicy flavor, making it an interesting and exciting alternative to milder creamy chowders., i like to serve this chowder with toasted garlic bread or a crusty loaf of portuguese or italian bread., serves: 8 as a main course, equipment, you will need a 4- to 6-quart heavy pot with a lid, a wooden spoon, a slotted spoon, and a ladle., olive oil, dried bay leaves, garlic, finely chopped (1 tbsp), onions (14 oz), cut into 1/4-inch dice, green bell pepper (6 oz), cut into 1/2-inch dice, ground allspice, yukon gold , maine, pei, or other all-purpose potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/3 inch thick, fish stock , chicken stock, or water (as a last resort), canned whole tomatoes in juice (from a 28-oz can), cut into 1/2-inch dice (measured with their juice), spicy chourico or andouille sausage, casing removed and sliced 1/4 inch thick, kosher or sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, skinless silver hake , cod, haddock, or bass fillets, pinbones removed 10 sprigs fresh cilantro, leaves and tender stems finely chopped (1/4 cup), coarsely chopped fresh italian parsley

center-cut pork chops, bacon, red delicious apple, onion, white wine vinegar, worcestershire sauce, salt, meat tenderizer , no msg, unseasoned, black pepper, ground sage, ground celery seed, fresh thyme, garlic clove, sliced very thin

onion, chopped, fresh minced garlic, jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped, coriander, cumin, butter, flour, half-and-half cream (can use half of each to make 4-1/2 cups) or 4 1/2 cups full-fat milk (can use half of each to make 4-1/2 cups), tomatoes, well drained and chopped, cayenne pepper (or to taste), chopped cooked ham (or to taste), elbow macaroni (cooked only to very firm-tender and drained), cheddar cheese, fresh breadcrumbs, grated parmesan cheese

kosher salt or hawaiian salt, sugar, sushi-quality salmon fillets, fresh limes, red onion , diced find, tomatoes , seeds removed and diced fine, scallions , tender green and white parts only sliced on the diagonal into very thin slices, minced fresh dill leaves

thick-cut slices smoked bacon, good mayonnaise (recommended : hellman s), ketchup, good white bakery bread, cut 1/2-inch thick, tender green lettuce leaves, washed and spun very dry, ripe tomatoes, thickly sliced, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, rotisserie chicken

sweetbreads , 1 pair, lemon juice (fresh is best ), salt, head lettuce (butterhead or other tender leaf lettuce preferred), mayonnaise (hellmann s preferred), green onions (optional) or scallion, very thinly sliced (optional)

fresh beets, steamed to tender and peeled, eggs, hardboiled and peeled, chopped fresh shallot (about 1 very large shallot), raw unfiltered apple cider vinegar, apple juice, water, natural brown sugar, sea salt, three-inch stick of cinnamon

chocolate espresso cake, when it comes out of the oven the cake should still be moist - sticky even - in the middle. as it cools the cake will sink slightly and the crust will crisp., on cooling , the outside of the cake becomes sponge-like, whilst the center remains dense and fudgy., fine dark chocolate, chopped, a small espresso (about 3 tbsp very strong coffee), butter, diced, eggs, separated, golden caster sugar, cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, line the base of a 8-9 inch shallow springform cake pan with silicone baking parchment paper, buttering the pan lightly to hold it in place., melt the chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water. as soon as it starts to soften, add the coffee and leave it for two or three minutes. stir very gently, then when the chocolate has melted add the butter. stir until it has melted., meanwhile , beat the egg whites with an electric mixer till stiff, then fold in the sugar. mix the baking powder with the cocoa powder and flour. remove the chocolate from the heat, quickly stir in the egg yolks, then slowly, firmly, and gently fold the melted chocolate into the egg whites. lastly sift in the flour and cocoa mixture., stir the mixture tenderly with a large metal spoon, taking care not to knock out any air. it should feel light and wobbly. do not overmix - just enough to fold in the flour. scoop into the lined pan and bake in an oven preheated to 350of for thirty-five minutes. leave to cool in its pan, then turn out.

chicken tenders, low-sodium soy sauce, cayenne pepper, rice or cider vinegar, fresh gingerroot grated, garlic minced, cornstarch, sesame or vegetable oil, button mushrooms sliced, broccoli florets, whole red bell pepper cut into thin strips, haricots verts (very thin string beans), whole small yellow or red onion sliced lengthwise, whole baby corn rinsed, low-sodium chicken broth or water, salt (optional)

thick-cut slices smoked bacon, good white bread, cut 1/2-inch thick, good mayonnaise (recommended : hellman s), tender green lettuce leaves, washed and spun very dry, ripe hass avocado, lemon, juiced, ripe tomato, sliced 1/2-inch thick, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

homemade chicken broth (or a mix of half store-bought broth and half water) or 4 cups meat broth (or a mix of half store-bought broth and half water), olive oil, tender celery ribs, chopped, carrots, chopped, garlic cloves, finely chopped, red onion, chopped, chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped fresh sage, chopped fresh rosemary, peeled seeded chopped fresh tomatoes (or 1 1/2 cup. canned italian peeled tomatoes with their juice, chopped), drained cooked cannellini beans, boiling potatoes, peeled and diced, zucchini, chopped, cabbage (about 4 cups) or 1 lb kale, thinly sliced (about 4 cups), green beans, trimmed and cut into bite-size pieces, salt, fresh ground black pepper, day-old italian bread, thinly sliced, extra-virgin olive oil, red onion, very thin slices (optional)

eggs, at room temperature, milk, snipped chives, minced parsley, all-purpose flour, cornmeal, cayenne, dried sage, kosher salt, extra-virgin olive oil, leeks, white and tender green parts only, very thinly sliced, carrots, thinly sliced, rich turkey stock, white button mushrooms, quartered, frozen baby peas, thawed, freshly ground pepper, roast turkey , preferably dark meat, shredded (4 cups)

elbow macaroni (cooked only to barely firm-tender and drained), onion, chopped, minced fresh garlic (or to taste), jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped, coriander, cumin powder, butter, flour, half-and-half cream, salt, cayenne pepper (or use black pepper), tomatoes (very well drained , then chopped), monterey jack cheese, shredded, cheddar cheese, shredded, fresh breadcrumbs, grated parmesan cheese