58 ideal Recipes

gin, sweet vermouth, maraschino, grapefruit juice, ice cubes

unsalted butter, dry sherry, fresh lemon juice , plus 2 lemons cut into wedges for garnish, cayenne , plus more if desired for garnish, fresh ground black pepper, kosher salt, egg, blue crab meat (ideally, 2 parts jumbo lump and 1 part claw meat, about 2 cups), hard-boiled eggs, peeled and grated into crumbles, scallions, finely chopped (white part and 2 inches into green ), jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped, panko breadcrumbs, plus 1/4 cup more for garnish, cleaned crab shells (optional), chopped fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)

sugar , dissolved, water, whiskey, evaporated milk (ideal milk), cream (thin, fresh, not tinned ), cacao essence (i use tsp. noirot, available from homebrew shops)

chickpeas, drained (reserve the liquid), tahini, lemon juice, ground cumin, olive , ideally pre-sliced, garlic cloves, minced

extra virgin olive oil , plus more as needed, italian turkey sausage, cut into 4 inch long links, ground turkey (ideal to use dark meat), coarse salt , to taste, fresh ground black pepper , to taste, yellow onions, peeled and finely diced (about 2 cups), garlic cloves, peeled and minced, whole peeled tomatoes with their juice, tomato paste, rigatoni pasta, grated parmesan cheese , for serving

peanut butter (ideally natural), thai chili-garlic sauce (sriracha), canned unsweetened coconut milk, prepared pizza dough, at room temperature (i like oops, it s a fat free pizza crust), cooked chicken (sliced or shredded ), ripe mango, peeled, pitted and cut into matchstick-size slices, scallions , sliced thinly on an angle (white and green parts), grated mozzarella cheese, fresh bean sprout , brown root ends snapped off, fresh mint leaves , cut into ribbons or 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, dry roasted peanuts, chopped, lime, cut into 4 wedges

fresh lime juice, fresh lime juice, shrimp (ideally 41/50 count to a lb), white onion, chopped into 1/4 inch pieces, chopped fresh cilantro , plus several sprigs for garnish, diced tomato, ketchup, vinegary mexican bottled hot sauce, olive oil , preferably extra-virgin, diced peeled cucumbers (or 1/2 cup of each) or 1 cup jicama (or 1/2 cup of each), ripe avocado, peeled, pitted and cubed, salt, tostadas or tortilla chips

very finely shredded savoy cabbage, cider vinegar, extra-virgin olive oil, celery seed, crushed, kosher salt, plus more for seasoning, sugar, russet potatoes, vegetable oil, for frying, capicola, sliced, provolone, sliced, thick slices italian bread (ideally, about 6 by 4 inches, not too crusty), ripe tomato, sliced

cashews, maple syrup , preferably grade b, curry powder, salt, extra-virgin olive oil, extra-virgin olive oil, curry powder, curry powder, salt, ground cumin, ground coriander, dry mustard, peeled and julienned fresh ginger, heads cauliflower, trimmed and cut into small florets (about 8 cups), agave syrup or 3 tbsp honey, fresh lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, prepared curried cauliflower, fresh peas or 1 cup frozen peas, thawed, diced red bell pepper, diced dried apricot, curried cashews, fresh cilantro, chopped, salt

chopped onions, garlic cloves, minced, grated fresh gingerroot, turmeric, ground coriander, dried thyme, ground allspice, water or 5 cups vegetable stock, diced sweet potatoes or 2 cups pumpkin (about 1 large potato) or 2 cups other winter squash, chopped greens (ideally , callaloo or sub stemmed kale, turnip greens, or 3 cups chopped stemmed spinach), okra, sliced (either fresh or frozen, easy to slice if slightly frozen) or 1 cup use zucchini, diced tomato, salt, lime juice, freshly squeezed

rustic country-style or sourdough bread, sliced thick, garlic, virgin olive oil , best available, fresh basil , stems discarded, leaves chopped, tomatoes, sliced thinly (ideally yellow and red tomatoes), salt and freshly ground black pepper

butter, ripe pear, peeled, cored, and sliced thinly (if a ripe pear cannot be found, saute slices in a tbsp of butter over medium heat for 5 minutes, or until tender. or use canned pears.), stilton, sliced or crumbled finely, raisin bread (ideally, cinnamon raisin)

lightly packed chopped parsley (ideally, flat leaf italian parsley), garlic, minced, salt, freshly ground pepper, chili pepper flakes, fresh oregano leaves (optional), shallot or onion, minced, vegetable or olive oil, sherry wine vinegar , or red wine vinegar, lemon juice, cayenne pepper, salt, rib-eye , new york strip, or sirloin steak, 1 1/2 inches thick, baguettes, sliced into 1/4-inch-thick slices

many supermarkets sell meat specifically labeled for braciole. if yours does not, the butcher should be able to cut it for you. steaks that measure 5 inches across by 7 inches long are ideal. this recipe makes enough extra sauce to coat 1 lb of pasta. we like to serve braciole with a hearty pasta shape, such as ziti or rigatoni., braciole, garlic cloves , minced or pressed through a garlic press (about 2 tsp), raisins, pine nuts , toasted in a dry skillet until fragrant, fresh parsley leaves , minced, fresh basil leaves , minced, pecorino romano cheese , grated, steaks , cut from the widest part of a top round roast, 1/2 inch thick (about 2 lb total), extra-virgin olive oil, salt and ground black pepper, provolone cheese , cut in half (optional), simple tomato sauce, extra-virgin olive oil, onion , minced, garlic cloves , minced or pressed through a garlic press (about 5 tsp), red pepper flakes, dry red wine, crushed tomatoes, bay leaf, fresh basil leaves , minced, salt and ground black pepper

brandy, brown sugar , packed, lots butter, chopped walnuts, cinnamon, some marshmallows, nutmet, orange juice (pulp free ideally)

soy milk , vanilla flavor ideal, whole wheat/buckwheat flour, unbleached, raw cane sugar, agave nectar (optional), olive oil, vanilla, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon

arrowroot or cornstarch mixed in some of the water, fresh lime juice, fresh or frozen blueberries, honey (optional), stevia in the raw or xylitol (ideal brand), water