56 white contessa Recipes

english cucumber, halved but not peeled, red pepper, cored and seeded, green pepper, cored and seeded, tomatoes, red onion, garlic cloves (or more ), tomato juice, white wine vinegar, olive oil, kosher salt, pepper

olive oil, kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper, broccoli florets, good mayonnaise, dry white wine, dijon mustard, whole grain mustard, minced fresh tarragon leaves, tomatoes or 1 cup grape , halved

pork loin, bone in , frenched and tied (about 5 lb, 10 bones), olive oil, dijon mustard, divided, whole grain mustard, divided, ground fennel, kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper, all-purpose flour, good white wine, homemade chicken stock , recipe follows or 3 cups canned broth, green peppercorns in brine, drained

kosher salt, olive oil, orzo pasta (rice-shaped pasta), fresh lemon juice (3 lemons), fresh ground black pepper, shrimp, peeled and deveined, minced scallion, white and green parts, chopped fresh dill, chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, hothouse cucumber, unpeeled, seeded, and medium-diced, diced red onion, good feta cheese, large diced

butternut squash (2 lb), olive oil, kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper, chicken stock, preferably homemade, unsalted butter, pancetta, diced, minced shallot (2 large), arborio rice (10 oz), dry white wine, saffron thread, freshly grated parmesan cheese

roasting chickens, kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper, lemons, whole head garlic, separated into cloves, peeled, olive oil, spanish onions, peeled and quartered, dry white wine, chicken stock, preferably homemade, all-purpose flour

frozen artichoke hearts , defrosted, good olive oil, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, shallot, minced, freshly squeezed lemon juice, dijon mustard, white wine vinegar or champagne vinegar, divided, chopped fresh basil leaves, capers, drained, roasted red peppers, sliced thin, minced red onion, chopped fresh parsley leaves, hot red pepper flakes , optional

frozen cooked shrimp, thawed (i used 2 50-70 per lb bags from costco), mayonnaise, dijon mustard, white wine vinegar, kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper, fresh dill, minced, red onion, minced, celery, minced

plain yogurt (whole milk or low fat), hothouse cucumber, unpeeled and seeded, kosher salt, kosher salt, sour cream, champagne vinegar or 1 tbsp white wine vinegar, fresh lemon juice (1 lemon), olive oil, minced garlic, minced fresh dill, fresh ground black pepper

lime juice , about 20 limes, white tequila, triple sec, fresh pineapple juice, fresh pineapple slice, for garnish

hothouse cucumbers, thinly sliced (3 to 4 lb), red onions, thinly sliced in half rounds, kosher salt, plain whole-milk yogurt, sour cream, champagne vinegar or white wine vinegar, minced fresh dill, freshly ground black pepper

shrimp, in the shell, 12 to 15 count, olive oil, dry white wine, kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper, unsalted butter, at room temperature, minced garlic (4 cloves), minced shallot, minced fresh parsley leaves, minced fresh rosemary leaf, crushed red pepper flakes, grated lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, extra-large egg yolk, panko breadcrumbs (japanese dried bread flakes), lemon wedge, for serving

hothouse cucumbers, thinly sliced (4 lb), red onions, thinly sliced in half rounds, kosher salt, plain yogurt, sour cream, champagne vinegar or 2 tbsp white wine vinegar, minced fresh dill, fresh ground black pepper

french green lentil, chopped yellow onions (3 large onions), chopped leeks, white part only (2 leeks), minced garlic (3 cloves), olive oil, plus additional for drizzling on top, kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper, minced fresh thyme leave (or 1 tsp dried ), ground cumin, diced celery (8 stalks ), diced carrots (4 to 6 carrots), chicken stock, tomato paste, red wine or 2 tbsp vinegar, freshly grated parmesan cheese

dried white beans , such as great northern or 1/2 lb cannellini, kosher salt, olive oil, plus extra, olive oil , for serving, diced pancetta or 1/4 lb smoked bacon, chopped yellow onions (2 onions), chopped carrot (3 carrots), chopped celery (3 stalks ), minced garlic (6 cloves), fresh ground black pepper, crushed red pepper flakes, italian plum tomatoes in puree, chopped, coarsely chopped savoy cabbage (optional) or 4 cups shredded savoy cabbage (optional), coarsely chopped kale, chopped fresh basil leaf, chicken stock, preferably homemade, sourdough bread cubes, crusts removed, freshly grated parmesan cheese , for serving

olive oil, diced fennel (1 bulb), minced garlic (3 cloves), dry white wine, diced tomatoes, drained (1 can), tomato paste, dried oregano, pernod, kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper, shrimp, peeled and deveined with the tails left on, feta cheese, coarsely crumbled (preferably greek or french), fresh breadcrumb, minced fresh parsley, grated lemon zest, lemons

beef short ribs , trimmed of fat, kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper, olive oil, chopped onions (2 onions), diced celery (6 large stalks ), carrots, peeled and large-diced, fennel , fronds, stems, and core removed, large-diced, leek, cleaned and large-diced, white part only, garlic cloves, finely chopped, burgundy wine or 1 (750 ml) bottle dry red wine, fresh rosemary sprig, fresh thyme sprig, beef stock, brown sugar

shrimp, peeled and deveined , shells reserved, seafood stock, olive oil, chopped leeks, white and light green parts (3 leeks), chopped garlic (3 cloves), cayenne pepper, cognac or 1/4 cup brandy, dry sherry, unsalted butter, all-purpose flour, half-and-half, tomato paste, kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper