562 fresh tasting black Recipes

uncooked white rice, water, black beans; drain and reserve liquid, lemon juice, garlic powder, dried cilantro

chicken or vegetable stock (you may need a bit more, so i recommend to have at least an additional 1 cup of stock to the side, you can also use warm milk), instant polenta *(the book called for 2 1/3 cups of polenta, i used only 2/3 cups), butter, freshly grated parmesan, plus more to serve, salt and freshly ground black pepper - taste it before seasoning, since the chicken/vegetable stock is already giving it quite a bit of flavor and you don tsp want to over it.

fresh green beans, rinsed, trimmed and cut in half, grape tomatoes, whole, fresh baby spinach, whole leaves (about 2 cups packed), red onion, halved and thinly sliced, hearts of palm or 2 (14 oz) cans marinated , sliced into 1/2-inch slices, lemon , juice of (about 1/4 cup), balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, black pepper, fresh oregano, minced, garlic cloves, minced, splenda sugar substitute (optional for a sweet taste) (optional) or 2 g sugar, to taste (optional for a sweet taste) (optional), feta cheese, to top (optional)

cooked black beans or 2 cups canned black beans, drained, liquid reserved, salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste, garlic, minced, onion, minced, chili powder, to taste (mild like new mexico or ancho), cumin , to taste, corn tortillas, mozzarella cheese (if possible use quesillo which is mexican string cheese, or use queso fresco, goat cheese or feta), cabbage, chopped, fresh cilantro, shredded (optional)

fresh button mushrooms, washed, drained and cut into quarters (you may also use the canned ones if you can tsp get fresh), basmati rice, washed, carrot, onions, peeled and finely sliced, ginger, peeled, garlic cloves, peeled, fresh coriander leaves or 1/4 cup cilantro, washed and finely chopped, fresh mint leaves, washed and finely chopped, fresh tomatoes, washed and chopped, bay leaf, cayenne pepper, green cardamoms, black cardamom pods (optional), cinnamon stick, salt, oil, red chili powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, plain yogurt, skim milk, curry powder, cumin powder, sugar, drops kewra essence (optional), saffron

tomatoes or 2 cups tomato pulp, garlic cloves, minced, extra-virgin olive oil, fine sea salt plus 2 to 3 tbsp salt, freshly ground black pepper, water, spaghetti, chopped fresh basil or any combination of fresh herbs, chopped, grated parmigiano-reggiano for topping pasta (optional)

red potatoes, unpeeled, plain yogurt, mayonnaise, sour cream, dijon mustard, fresh lemon juice, green onions, white and light green portions, thinly sliced, celery ribs, finely chopped, chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley , plus parsley sprigs for garnish, chopped fresh mint , plus mint sprigs for garnish, chopped fresh basil , plus basil sprigs for garnish, salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste

five 19oz cans of black beans, two 19 oz cans of seasoned diced tomatoes, onion, head garlic, green chilis (4oz), chipotle peppers or chipotle sauce, chili pepper blend to your taste (pre-made chili seasoning packet is fine), fresh ground black pepper, salt (optional), peice of dark chocolate, oil, ground beef (optional), garnish with parsley

boneless skinless chicken breast, cooked diced, italian dressing, salt , to taste, fresh ground black pepper , to taste, balsamic vinegar, chives, minced, parsley, finely chopped, mayonnaise, dijon mustard, sugar, extra-virgin olive oil, salt , to taste, fresh ground black pepper , to taste, mixed salad greens, blue cheese, crumbles, bacon bits, walnut pieces, ripe peach, sliced

dried oregano, dried basil, dried rosemary, dried thyme, cracked red pepper, granulated garlic or garlic powder, fresh ground black pepper, salt, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, minced, crusty italian or french bread

ground chuck, onion, chopped, green bell pepper, chopped, garlic, minced, thyme, brown sugar, chicken broth, petite diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, salt, broken lasagna noodles, grated parmesan cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, garlic crostini , recipe follows, french baguette, extra-virgin olive oil, smashed garlic, salt and freshly ground black pepper

nicoise olives, pitted, green french olives (picholine), pitted, oven-dried tomatoes, drained , recipe follows, capers, garlic clove, anchovy fillet, chopped fresh basil leaves, chopped fresh thyme leaves, chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped fresh oregano leaves, extra-virgin olive oil, crostini , recipe follows, roma tomatoes (2 lb), extra-virgin olive oil , plus additional as needed, minced fresh thyme leaves, garlic cloves, crushed, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, sugar, bread , preferably sourdough, extra-virgin olive oil, garlic clove, herbed goat cheese , recipe follows, chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped fresh chives, chopped fresh thyme leaves, freshly ground black pepper, log goat cheese

water, grain rice, kosher salt, chimichurri , recipe follows, olive oil, cumin seeds, red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and chopped, spanish onion, chopped, black beans, rinsed and drained, sugar, sherry vinegar , to taste, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, pineapple, cored, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch rings, mango, peeled, pitted, and chopped, red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and chopped, red onion, chopped, chopped cilantro leaves, olive oil, peeled, minced fresh ginger, jalapeno, or to taste, chopped, limes, juiced, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, mahi mahi fillets, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, limes , zested, unsalted butter, vegetable oil

fresh lime juice (about 4 limes), olive oil, brown sugar, chili powder, grated lime, ground cumin, salt, black beans, rinsed & drained, black-eyed peas, rinsed & drained, frozen whole kernel corn, thawed (fresh works well too), chopped fresh cilantro (can do more or less to your taste), green pepper, chopped, bibb lettuce

yellow or red beets, washed and trimmed, rice wine vinegar, granulated sugar, extra-virgin olive oil, recipe herbed goat cheese , recipe follows, cut into 8 round slices, mixed baby lettuces, washed and dried, spago house dressing , recipe follows, citrus hazelnut vinaigrette , recipe follows, toasted hazelnuts, recipe follows, coarsely chopped, chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped fresh chives, chopped fresh thyme leaves, freshly ground black pepper, log goat cheese, shallots, minced (1 heaping tbsp), dijon mustard, zinfandel vinegar, sherry wine vinegar, olive oil, vegetable oil, salt, freshly ground white pepper, fresh orange juice, shallot, peeled and minced, minced fresh thyme leaves, balsamic vinegar, orange zest, hazelnut oil, extra-virgin olive oil, salt and freshly ground black pepper, hazelnuts

reduced-fat prepared olive oil vinaigrette, garlic, minced, chopped cilantro leaves, smoked paprika, ground black pepper, beef shoulder center steaks (ranch), cut 3/4-inch thick (about 8 oz each), red bell peppers , cut in 1/2 lengthwise, thick) baguette bread, cut diagonally about 5 inches long, garlic, salt and freshly ground black pepper, loosely packed baby spinach leaves, chopped spanish olives, chopped fresh cilantro leaves, plus sprigs, for garnish, shaved manchego cheese

hard-boiled eggs, sour cream (i used full fat), mayonnaise, dijon mustard, lemon peel, finely grated, fresh lemon juice (i added closer to 2 teaspoons), cayenne pepper, salt, taste, fresh ground black pepper , to taste, fresh parsley or thyme (to garnish)

olive oil (i prefer the butter) or 2 tbsp butter (i prefer the butter), yellow onion, chopped, fresh minced garlic, crushed red pepper flakes (optional or to taste), vegetable broth, fresh shelled peas, salt (i used seasoned ), fresh ground black pepper (to taste), whipping cream (optional or adjust to suit taste), crouton (optional)