8 americaine Recipes

whole maine lobsters, canola oil, sliced shallots, sliced garlic, black peppercorns, tomato paste, brandy, vermouth, shrimp stock, whipping cream, basil sprig, tarragon sprigs, fine sea salt, divided, freshly ground white pepper, water, unsalted butter, cut into large pieces

fresh chorizo sausage or 1 lb italian sausage or 1 lb fresh pork sausage, olive oil, sliced onion, sliced green bell pepper, sliced red bell pepper, chicken thighs or 8 chicken drumsticks (i use bone-in, or more), dry white wine or 1/2 cup vermouth, minced garlic (i tend to use more), good-quality chicken broth, saffron strand, paprika, ground coriander, bay leaf, thyme, oregano, salt and pepper, imported spanish rice or 2 cups italian rice or 2 cups converted rice (julia suggests uncle ben s; i use arborio), raw shrimp, in the shell, tomatoes, peeled,seeded,juiced,and roughly chopped, fresh green peas or 2 cups diced fresh green beans, blanched 5 minutes, chickpeas, fresh cooked or canned (i use black beans), black olives, pitted, lemons, quartered, parsley sprig

onion, medium size, diced, garlic cloves, put through press, ghee (clarified butter), chicken breast, skinless , boneless tenderloins preferred, flour, seasoned , for dredging (see note below), fresh lemon juice, light cream or 2 tbsp half-and-half, mild curry powder, garam masala , spice blend, chicken stock

shrimp shells, cognac, white wine, eating well s rich fish stock, garlic cloves, finely minced, shallots, thinly sliced, dried tarragon, cayenne pepper, nutmeg, ground ginger, eating well s fresh tomato puree, lemon juice, salt, tabasco sauce

shrimp stock, salt, yellow stone ground cornmeal, grated white cheddar, freshly ground black pepper, green onions, thinly sliced, for garnish, thick double-smoked cut bacon , cut into lardons, pure olive oil, count) shrimp, shelled and deveined, garlic, finely chopped, salt and freshly ground black pepper

ancho chili powder, spanish paprika, ground dried oregano, ground coriander, dry mustard, ground cumin, kosher salt, ground black pepper, chile de arbol , optional