15 fire optional Recipes

chicken broth (if using canned dilute according to instructions, quantity depends on the size of your fire or fondu), crushed red pepper flakes (optional, more if you like ), shrimp, shelled and deveined, lean steak, fat removed and cut in paper thin slices, bean curd, 3 inches square,diced (optional), tomato, diced, fresh spinach, cut in bite-size pieces, chinese cabbage, cut in bite-size pieces, bean thread noodles, water, sriracha sauce, soy sauce, green onions, chopped in 1 inch lengths

bison steak, trimmed and cubed, red onion, diced, red bell pepper, diced, garlic, minced, spray oil, dried oregano, pimenton , smoked spanish paprika, chili powder, more to taste, ground cumin, granulated garlic, tomato paste, diced fire roasted tomatoes with green chili, black beans, washed chopped collard greens , or other dark leafy green, crumbled corn tortilla chips , optional, frozen peeled edamame (green soybeans), corn starch mixed with 1/3 cup cool water, substitute 1 tbsp oil for vegan version, any diced tomatoes would work as well

jumbo pasta shells, olive oil, garlic cloves, minced, minced basil, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes , preferably fire-roasted, sugar, dried oregano or 1 tsp mixed italian herbs, red pepper flakes (optional), salt and pepper (to taste), cottage cheese, egg, shredded mozzarella cheese, crumbled feta cheese, minced parsley (optional) or 2 tbsp basil (optional), parmesan cheese, dried oregano

extra virgin olive oil (evoo), basmati rice, chicken broth or 1 quart vegetable broth, dried bay leaf, lemon , zest of, ground coriander, ground cumin, ground turmeric, ground cardamom (optional), butter, head cauliflower, chopped, eggplant, peeled and chopped, red bell pepper, seeded and chopped, onion, thinly sliced, garlic cloves, chopped, diced tomatoes, drained (fire-roasted), chickpeas, drained, curry paste (mild or hot ), mango chutney, salt & freshly ground black pepper, scallions (chopped, for garnish ), fresh cilantro (a generous handful) or fresh parsley, chopped (a generous handful), almonds (optional) or cashews (optional)

ground chicken (or turkey), onion, chopped, garlic cloves, minced, milk, condensed cream of chicken soup (2 cans), canned corn , with peppers & black beans, drained, diced fire-roasted tomatoes, diced green chilies, drained, aji panca chilies (in pepper paste), cilantro, fresh & snipped (or parsley), ground red pepper, monterey jack cheese, shredded, fresh cilantro (optional) or parsley (optional)

garlic cloves, peeled, jalapeno chile, stemmed and cut into quarters, diced tomatoes with juice, juice reserved (preferably fire-roasted), olive oil , plus some to coat the tortillas, chicken or 2 cups vegetable broth, corn tortillas, salt, coarsely shredded cooked chicken (optional beef or pork), mexican crema , sour cream or 1/4 cup creme fraiche, whole milk, white onion, thinly sliced, chopped cilantro or 1/2 cup flat leaf parsley, queso anejo , romano or 1/4 cup parmesan cheese

ground beef or 2 (12 oz) bags veggie crumbles, cumin, sweet yellow onions, coarsely chopped, red bell pepper, coarsely chopped, orange bell pepper, coarsely chopped, green bell pepper, coarsely chopped, olive oil, garlic, minced, diced fire-roasted tomatoes, diced tomatoes with chipotle peppers (petite, diced furmano s), diced green chilies (chopped , old el paso), ground black pepper , to taste, charro beans (found in authentic mexican grocery section, pinto beans, la sierra), pinto beans (whole pinto bean, la costena), pinto beans in chili sauce (bush s best chili beans ), serrano pepper, cut into small pieces (i used a jarred pepper), fresh new mexico green chilies, diced, mrs dash southwest chipotle seasoning mix, chili powder, crushed red pepper flakes, cayenne pepper, sour cream (optional), green onion, chopped (optional), shredded cheddar cheese (optional) or 1 -2 tbsp shredded mexican blend cheese (optional)

hunts fire roasted diced tomatoes (with or without garlic), diced serrano pepper , without seeds, red onion, chopped cilantro, mrs. dash seasoning mix, salt, sugar, olive oil, corn kernel, drained (optional), black beans, drained (optional)

very thinly sliced rib-eye steak*, trimmed of any excess fat, at room temperature, granulated sugar, divided, light brown sugar, divided, kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper, canola oil, divided, rice wine vinegar, white wine, soy sauce, fish sauce, red onion, medium dice, red bell pepper, medium dice, jalapeno (stemmed, seeded , ribs removed), small dice, minced garlic, green onion stalks, diced, baguette rolls, split, fire-roasted jalapeno aioli , recipe follows, baby watercress, fresh cilantro sprigs, red bell pepper, stem , seeds and ribs removed, julienne cut, english cucumber, peeled and cut on diagonal into 1 1/4-inch rounds, jalapenos, sliced very thin (optional, but recommended ), crispy fried onion strings , recipe follows, lime, cut into 8 wedges, makes enough for 4 sandwiches, plus extra for dipping onion strings), jalapenos, garlic , papery outer layer still attached, cayenne pepper, cilantro leaves, fresh lime juice, lime , zested, kosher salt, fresh cracked black pepper, mayonnaise, canola oil, for frying, rice flour, red onions, sliced paper -thin, fine salt, freshly cracked black pepper, chives, minced

cooked quinoa ( see instructions below ), raw broccoli, cut into small florets and stems, garlic cloves, sliced or slivered almonds, toasted, freshly grated parmesan, big pinches salt, fresh lemon juice, olive oil, heavy cream, toppings: slivered basil , fire oil (optional)**, see below , sliced avocado, crumbled feta or goat cheese

olive oil, onion, chopped, fennel bulb, chopped , some fronds reserved, sea salt , plus more to taste, fresh ground black pepper, diced fire-roasted tomatoes, vegetable broth, fresh blood orange juice plus grated blood orange, zest of, ground red pepper, drained yogurt , creme fraiche (optional) or 1 cup sour cream (optional)

olive oil, ham, cubed, onion, diced, garlic cloves (roughly chopped ), fresh parsley (roughly chopped ), green serrano pepper, red serrano peppers, catsup, pinto beans (with juices), white beans (with juices), black beans (with juices), redpack diced tomatoes (petite ), fire roasted diced tomatoes with garlic (optional), chicken stock (optional) or 14 oz beef stock (optional), red wine or 1 cup lager beer, two tsp olive salad or two tsp sliced pimento olive, i chili seasoning mix, black pepper, unsweetened cocoa powder, skinless chicken thighs, chili powder

onion , cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 2 cups), carrots, finely chopped (about 2/3 cup), garlic, finely chopped, dry white beans , such as cannellini, rinsed and picked over, fresh thyme , tied with a piece of kitchen twine, sweet or hot italian sausage links (4 to 6 links ), fire-roasted diced tomatoes, low-sodium chicken broth, chunk parmesan rind , optional, plus grated parmesan, for serving, ditalini pasta, chopped fresh parsley, balsamic vinegar, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, crusty bread , for serving