5 adaptable core Recipes

romaine lettuce (or a combination) or 6 cups iceberg lettuce (or a combination), ripe tomatoes, cored and cut into eighths, sweet onion, thinly sliced, swiss cheese, cut into 1/4-inch cubes, ham, cut into 1/4-inch cubes, pitted green olives, chopped, garlic cloves, very finely chopped, oregano, worcestershire sauce, white wine vinegar, lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, salt and pepper, freshly grated parmesan cheese, french baguette , cut into eight 1/2-inch thick slices, unsalted butter, softened, extra-virgin olive oil, garlic clove, very finely chopped, authentic spanish smoked paprika, sea salt, grated manchego cheese

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 (or non-stick spray), tomatoes, sliced 1-inch thick, eggplant, sliced 1/2-inch thick, red bell pepper, cored and quartered, onion, sliced 1/2-inch thick, garlic cloves, minced, vegetable stock or 6 cups chicken stock, fresh basil, chopped, salt, pepper, cayenne pepper, sour cream, for garnish (optional), yogurt, for garnish (optional), parsley, for garnish (optional), cilantro, for garnish (optional)

butter, chopped onion, chopped shallots, tart apple, peeled, cored and chopped coarsely (about 1/4 cup), butter, chicken liver, cut in halves, calvados, heavy cream, butter, lemon juice, salt, pepper, chopped truffle (optional), butter , clarified (optional)