845 without the mess Recipes

baby beets, without the tops, peeled, baby carrots, without the tops, peeled, olive oil , plus 1/4 cup, kosher salt, divided, ground black pepper, divided, chopped fresh tarragon leaves, chopped fresh chives, sherry vinegar, honey, walnut oil, mixed baby lettuces or spring mix, washed and spun dry, lightly toasted walnut pieces, mild soft goat cheese, crumbled

olive oil or a light tasting vegetable oil, garlic cloves cleaned and crushed, white bread cubes without the crust ( i used french bread), a dash of paprika, chicken stock ( i used my own but you can use store bought stock or a bouillon cubes or packages with water) you could also use veggie stock., a pinch of salt, a pinch of cayenne pepper, fresh parsley chopped very fine (optional), eggs slightly beaten, salt & pepper to taste, garlic cloves chopped to put into soup or minced with a garlic press to add when serving (optional)

yellow squash , cut into 1/2-inch slices, zucchini , cut into 1/2-inch slices, tomatoes, cut into wedges (optional), onion, sliced and separated into rings, garlic, minced, olive oil, salt and pepper to taste, chopped fresh parsley (optional)

egg whites, sugar, strawberries, sweet sherry, well-chilled heavy cream

diced cooked potatoes, bell peppers, sliced in strips, onion, cut in strips, season salt, jimmy dean sausage, beaten eggs, grated sharp cheddar cheese

tomatoes or 3 lbs roma, jalapenos, chipotle chiles in adobo, white onion (sliced ringwise), green onions (trimmed to 5 inches), chopped garlic, cilantro, salt, apple cider vinegar (optional), lime juice, ground cumin, mexican oregano, ground black pepper, olive oil

fat-free refried beans, salsa (i like medium), green chilies, cheese, shredded (i like a mexican or taco blend)

scallops (without shell ), shrimp (withouth shell), mussels (without shell ), purple onions, potatoes, eggs, cream, fish stock, butter, flour, green onions (chopped ), vermouth, salt (to taste), pepper (to taste), grated nutmeg (to taste)

curry powder (type depends on heat preference), oil, mint leaves, salt, sugar, chicken thighs (with or without skin ) or 8 chicken legs (with or without skin)

celeriac (1 1/2 to 2 lb without greens), peeled with a knife, fresh lemon juice, basic mayonnaise, dijon mustard, or more to taste, salt and freshly ground black pepper, parsley, chopped finely (optional)

assorted meats (veal, chicken, beef, etc.), roll, without the crust cut into small pieces, eggs, parmigiano-reggiano, sausage , without fennel, nutmeg , to taste, sea salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste, fresh or day-old rolls to make bread crumbs, vegetable oil, for frying, fresh tarragon, chopped, capers, drained, roll without crust, red vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, sea salt and fresh pepper, to taste

baby beets, without the tops, peeled, baby carrots, without the tops, peeled, olive oil , plus 1/4 cup, kosher salt, divided, ground black pepper, divided, chopped fresh tarragon leaves, chopped fresh chives, sherry vinegar, honey, walnut oil, mixed baby lettuces or spring mix, washed and spun dry, lightly toasted walnut pieces, mild soft goat cheese, crumbled

firm tofu, shredded carrot, chopped bok choy, chopped water chestnuts, chopped bamboo shoots, chopped garlic chives, garlic, peeled and minced, dark soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, potsticker or gyoza wrappers, oil for frying the dumplings, drain the tofu , cut into cubes and mash. wash and prepare the vegetables. combine the tofu with the remainder of the ingredients and seasonings., lay out 1 of the gyoza wrappers in front of you ., dip your finger in the water and moisten the edges of the wrapper., place a heaping tsp of filling in the middle of the wrapper ., fold the gyoza wrapper over the filling and pinch the edges to seal it shut. (you may want to use a cornstarch/water mixture to make this easier)., heat 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet or wok.when oil is ready, carefully add the dumplings and cook on high heat until golden brown (about 1 minute). without turning the dumplings over, add 1/2 cup of water and cover. cook for about 1 minute to cook the raw filling and then uncover and continue cooking until most of the liquid is absorbed., serve the potstickers with the burnt side on top, with potsticker dipping sauce or soy sauce mixed with minced ginger for dipping.

green figs 12 small balls of fresh mozzarella, mizuna or arugula 1 bunch thai basil or purple mint, fruity extra-virgin olive oil coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper, lemon juice, wash the figs and remove the little stems with a paring knife., mozzarella from their liquid. wash the greens ., place the mizuna or arugula and basil or mint, without any coarse stems, in a medium bowl and toss with the olive oil., pile in the middle of two dinner plates . with your thumbs gently pull each fig in half and lay them open-side up around the plates., arrange the cheese around as well. sprinkle with a little extra olive oil, a few drops of lemon juice, and the coarse salt. you can grind over some pepper if you like.

all-purpose flour, butter, sugar, recipe below ), egg, almonds (1 for every cookie), whole almonds (without skin ), sugar, egg, skin of 1 lemon (without white part )

milk, potatoes, peeled and cut in chunks (about 2 large potatoes), onion, cut in quarters, eggs, flour, baking powder, salt and pepper