124 white and ragout with and Recipes

bacon (2 oz.), chopped, portabella mushroom caps , gills trimmed out, rinsed and sliced, leeks (1 lb. total), white parts only, rinsed and thinly sliced, diced carrot, diced celery, low-sodium chicken broth, dry white wine, minced fresh thyme leaves or 1/2 tsp dried, salt and fresh-ground pepper, dried porcini or shiitake mushrooms, in. thick; 5 oz. each) boned , skinned tender, white-fleshed fish, such as sturgeon or black cod, rinsed and dried, olive oil

dried small white beans, rinsed , or 2 cans (15 oz. each) white beans (see notes), olive oil, minced garlic, onion (about 8 oz.), peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks, parsnips, peeled, ends trimmed, and cut into 1-inch chunks, butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch chunks, salt, pepper, kale, diced or crushed tomatoes, pitted calamata olives, chopped, soft polenta

dried great northern beans, dried porcini mushrooms, chicken broth, olive oil, blade center-cut shoulder lamb chops , boned, well trimmed, cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces, dry white wine, chopped garlic, carrots , cut on diagonal into 1/2 inch thick pieces, leeks, coarsely chopped (white and pale green parts only), whipping cream, fully cooked smoked garlic sausage (like kielbasa) or 8 oz other smoked sausage, but in half lengthwise, sliced crosswise into 1/2 inch pieces (like kielbasa), chopped fresh basil

great northern bean, cooked very soft (or 1 28 oz can of large white beans), olive oil, garlic, chopped (about 5 cloves), onions, diced, fresh rosemary, chopped (or 1/4 tsp. dried ), dried new mexico chili (or 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes), head escarole (about 6 cups leaves , or an equal amount of spinach, torn into large pieces), ripe plum tomatoes, seeded and diced (about 1 1/2 cups), unsalted butter, flat-leaf italian parsley , rough chopped, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated (optional), kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper, drops extra virgin olive oil (or a nice flavored oil)

olive oil, fresh mexican chorizo (about 1 link), casing removed (see notes ), red peppers , cut into 1/8-in.-thick strips, garlic, thinly sliced, dry white wine, white beans , such as cannellini or navy, drained and rinsed, chopped flat-leaf parsley, salt, freshly ground black pepper, unsalted butter, cod fillet, cut into 4 even pieces (each about 1 in. thick; see notes), flour

leeks (white and pale green parts only), halved lengthwise, then cut into 1-inch pieces (4 cups), confit duck legs at room temperature, pitted prunes, coarsely chopped, armagnac or cognac, rendered duck fat or extra-virgin olive oil, cremini mushrooms, trimmed and halved lengthwise, extra-virgin olive oil, dry white wine, turkish or 1/2 california bay leaf, thyme sprigs, by 1-inch) lemon zest, by 1-inch) orange zest, reduced-sodium chicken broth, water, divided, yukon gold potatoes, quartered

barilla white fiber mini rotini, extra virgin olive oil, leek, diced, shrimp, chopped, white wine, barilla spicy marinara sauce, salt to taste, black pepper to taste, chopped parsley

chicken breasts, bone-in with skin, white navy beans , presoaked (overnight is best), yellow onion, peeled and cut in 1/4 in. dice, carrots, peeled and cut into 1 inch dice, white pearl onions, peeled, garlic cloves, crushed, button mushrooms, washed, bay leaves, fresh thyme, fresh rosemary, low sodium chicken broth, canola oil, butter, salt and pepper

mixed fresh mushrooms (chanterelle, oyster, black trumpet, shiitake, cremini, white button), unsalted butter, red onion, finely chopped, salt, fresh ground black pepper, dry white wine, vegetable stock or 1 cup chicken stock, dried porcini mushrooms, broken into small pieces, heavy cream, freshly grated nutmeg , small pinch, chopped fresh chives or 1 tbsp chervil

garlic, crushed, green onions, trimmed and finely sliced, sea salt, fresh button mushrooms, fresh oyster mushrooms, fresh shiitake mushrooms , stems discarded, fresh swiss brown button mushrooms, fresh enoki mushrooms, fresh black cloud ear mushrooms, unsalted butter, roughly chopped, extra virgin olive oil, cracked white pepper, dry white wine, roughly chopped flat leaf parsley

veal stock, vegetable oil, beef tenderloin scraps , cut into 3/4 by 1 1/2-inch strips, white button mushrooms, sliced, dijonstyle mustard, heavy cream, salt, freshly ground black pepper, scallions, white and green parts only , sliced 1/4-inch thick on the diagonal, spatzle (recipe above)

lean lamb shoulder, lean pork shoulder, lean beef round, salt, whole allspice, whole white peppercorns, white onions , cut into 1/4-inch thick slices, fresh parsley, chopped

turkey breast, cubed, tomatoes, chopped (do not drain), dry white wine, sliced mushrooms, chopped onion, sliced carrot, sliced celery, garlic cloves, minced, dried rosemary, dried sage, cornstarch, cold water, salt and pepper

butter, extra virgin olive oil, cremini mushrooms, sliced 1/2 inch thick (may substitute white mushrooms), dried thyme, chopped tomatoes , with juice, white wine, condensed cream of mushroom soup, milk, salt and pepper, to taste, farfalle pasta , cooked al dente,drained,tossed with, olive oil , and kept warm, chopped fresh italian parsley, fresh shredded parmesan cheese

boneless white turkey meat or 1/2 lb dark turkey meat, cut into 1 inch cubes, garlic clove, minced, vegetable oil, white pearl onion, red potatoes, skin on cut into 1/2 inch cubes, chicken broth or 1/2 cup turkey broth, dried parsley flakes, dried thyme leaves, bay leaf, frozen snow peas, pitted ripe olives, refrigerated crescent dinner rolls, dried dill weed

water, salt, black pepper, freshly ground, couscous, eggs, unbleached white flour, parsley, chopped, blue cheese, crumbled (such as danish blue or wisconsin gorgonzola), olive oil, onion, chopped, garlic cloves, minced, tomatoes, chopped, white wine, water, salt, black pepper, freshly ground, olive oil (for frying )

olive oil, unsalted butter, onions, chopped, white wine, leeks, white and tender green parts only, thoroughly soaked in salt water to release grit, and sliced on the diagonal into 1/2-inch pieces, cornstarch, heavy cream, freshly grated parmesan , preferably parmigiano-reggiano, salt and pepper, tilapia fillets (these are thin fillets, so each person will get about 2 fillets), cornmeal, semolina flour, irvine spices roasted garlic pepper seasoning, salt, milk , as needed to moisten fish, olive oil, unsalted butter, fresh lemons, sliced, fresh parsley (about 2 oz)

water, fresh lemon juice, baby artichokes (about 2 1/2 lb), vegetable oil, sliced leek (about 2 large), dry white wine, canned vegetable broth, chopped fresh parsley, chopped fresh tarragon, black pepper, salt, all-purpose flour, frozen green peas, thawed, low-fat sour cream, dijon mustard, firm white sandwich bread (such as pepperidge farm), toasted