465 dry then Recipes

dried fruit compote with sambuca, this quick compote is a good choice for a winter dinner when you have little time to cook but want to make an impression. you can prepare it ahead (it s better made ahead), then spoon it over store-bought ice cream to create an original and memorable dessert. i also like it with blue cheese at the end of a meal, especially if there s a dessert wine on the table., dried peaches or nectarines, cut into 1/4-inch-wide strips, dried pears , cut into 1/4-inch-wide strips, dried apricots, cut into 1/4-inch-wide strips or quartered, golden raisins, dried cherries, water, sugar, cinnamon stick, lemon zest strips, fresh lemon juice, sambuca or other anise liqueur

chicken breasts (or slices of leftover chicken or turkey. consider pork medallions, shirmp or fish), ripe mangoes, pureed, dried coriander, garlic clove, finely chopped, black pepper, cumin, cinnamon, soy sauce, worcestershire sauce, plain yogurt , to taste, sugar (optional), rice , dry then cooked (enough for 2)

vegetable broth, extra virgin olive oil, salt, couscous, dried apricots, thinly sliced, ground cinnamon, freshly ground allspice, unsalted pistachios , toasted then chopped coarsely, green onion, fresh basil leaves , cut into ribbons

water, lemon juice, orange oil (optional or substitute 1 tbsp orange zest), honey, soft butter, bread flour, whole wheat flour, rye flour, powdered milk, vital wheat gluten, brown sugar (packed), pecan pieces (toasted in a hot dry iron skillet, then chopped very fine), dried cranberries (chopped very fine ), ground cinnamon (optional), bread machine yeast, salt, melted butter (brush on baked bread crust while hot)

cracked farro, dried currant , soaked in hot water to soften, then drained (or half currants and half barberries), walnuts , toasted then coarsely chopped, preserved grape leaves , patted dry then chopped, extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, kosher salt, fresh grated black pepper, red chili pepper flakes (optional)

buddig (or any brand ) dried beef slices, cream cheese, softened, real mayonnaise (do not use miracle whip salad dressing - too sweet), sour cream, sweet onion, diced very finely (i have also used 4 ot 5 green onions or scallions when they are in season and not so strong - gives nice color - use the whites and a good part of the greens), dill weed, dried parsley flakes, celery salt, garlic powder, onion powder, plain bagels, halved and toasted , then each half cut into 8 wedges (using flavored bagels adds an interesting taste - i ve used garlic, cheddar, swiss, asiago, jalapeno, onion, everything , etc...lots of variety possible)

chicken breasts, boneless, skinless, washed , patted dry then diced, salt and pepper, to taste, do not be shy, butter, onion, small, sliced, cremini mushroom, sliced, dry white wine, dry sherry, vegetable broth, flour, rosemary, pepper, salt, paprika, parsley, tarragon (optional), sage (optional), artichoke hearts, marinated, drained, green onions, sliced, parmesan cheese, shredded, cheddar cheese , sharp, shredded

clams chopped or minced, dozen fresh little neck clams, white onion, garlic chopped finely, salt and black pepper, handful oregano, chopped, green pepper, chopped, table spoons olive oil, dry white wine, fresh basil, if dry , then 1/8 cup, heaping tbsp garlic powder, clam juice, linguini or spaghetti

tamari soy sauce, asian sesame oil, sherry, extra-firm tofu, sliced 1 inch thick and patted very dry , then cut into 1-inch cubes and patted again, red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch squares, canned coconut milk (see tip ), natural-style peanut butter, smooth or chunky, garlic cloves, minced, curry powder, brown sugar, lime juice, canola oil, tamari soy sauce, cayenne pepper

chicken broth, sliced fresh white button mushrooms, chili-garlic sauce, soy sauce, white pepper, cornstarch (mixed with 5 tbsp. water), sliced bamboo shoots (drained ), sliced water chestnuts (drained ), dried shiitake mushroom caps (soaked in a little hot water for 1/2 hour, squeezed dry and then sliced; add water mushrooms were so), silken tofu or 16 oz extra firm tofu (diced and drained), rice wine vinegar (or regular white ), sesame oil

lentils (a combination of green, brown, and or red), tomatoes, cored and seeded, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces (about 1 large), instant couscous, dry , then prepared according to the package directions, green onion, finely chopped (oignons rotis ), virgin olive oil (to taste), red wine vinegar (to taste), dried parsley or 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped, salt (to taste), fresh ground pepper, tabasco sauce or 1 -2 dash red pepper sauce

water, chinese 5-spice powder, sugar, kosher salt, baby back pork ribs (about 2 whole racks), onions, cut in half and then sliced 1/4-inch-thick, butter, salt and freshly ground black pepper, canola oil, for cooking, onion, diced, chopped garlic, light brown sugar, sweetened dried cranberries, cranberry juice, rice wine vinegar, chopped chipotle chili pepper (canned peppers in adobe sauce works best), salt and freshly ground black pepper

black chap chae noodles, garlic finely chopped, sweet onion sliced into thin strips, baby spinach parboiled, carrots julienned, scallions chopped, napa cabbage chopped, shiitake mushrooms rehydrated if dried and then sliced, vegetable or olive oil, sesame oil, soy sauce, sugar, salt to taste, sesame seeds (optional), beef or pork (sukiyaki slice)

imitation crabmeat (i use alaska pollack), scallion, green part only, pasta, dry weight,then cooked, your favorite chunky salsa (i use something called matboucha), chickpeas, salt and pepper (i only use pepper)

vidalia sweet onion, olive oil for brushing onion and tortillas, flour tortillas, grated pepper jack cheese, fresh coriander sprigs washed and dried then coarsely chopped

chicken breasts, extra virgin olive oil, divided, grill mixed spice, ground cumin , 2/3 palm full, ground thyme or 1 tsp poultry seasoning, 1/3 palm full, garlic cloves, chopped, onion, chopped, tomatillos, peeled, rinsed and dried then coarsely chopped, piquillo peppers, drained and diced or 2 roasted red peppers, drained and chopped, stalks celery, with green tops chopped, drained and chopped green olives, hominy, drained, hot sauce , eyeball it, limes , juice of, salt and pepper, tortilla chips (to garnish )

chicken breasts, extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling plus 3 tbsp, divided, ground cumin , 2/3 palm full, ground thyme or poultry seasoning, 1/3 palm full, garlic, chopped, onion, chopped, tomatillos, peeled, rinsed and dried then coarsely chopped, piquillo peppers, drained and diced or 2 roasted red peppers, drained and chopped, ribs celery with green tops, chopped, drained and chopped green olives with pimientos, hominy, drained, hot sauce , eyeball it, limes, juiced, salt and pepper, broken tortilla chips, any color or variety

minced onion, salad oil, green chilies, minced, whipping cream, tomato puree, salt, corn tortillas (cut in thin strips, then fried), shredded monterey jack cheese, butter or 2 tbsp margarine