256 illustrated america Recipes

au gratin instant potato mix, cocktail wieners , sliced lengthwise, milk, condensed cream of mushroom soup, margarine or butter, melted, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, cubed cooked ham, sliced mushrooms, drained, cream cheese, diced, dried chives, french-fried onions

olive oil, garlic cloves, minced, red pepper flakes, salt & fresh ground pepper, crushed tomatoes, water, ziti pasta (3 3/4 cups), heavy cream, parmesan cheese, grated, fresh basil leaf, minced, mozzarella cheese, shredded

extra firm tofu, drained, soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, cornstarch , plus an additional 1 1/2 tsp, boneless center cut pork chops, about 1/2 inch thick and sliced in julienne strips, cold water , plus 1 additional tsp, egg, low sodium chicken broth, bamboo shoot , sliced lengthwise into 1/8-inch-thick strips (from 1 5-oz can), fresh shiitake mushrooms, stems removed, caps sliced 1/4 inch thick (about 1 cup), black vinegar (or 1 tbsp red wine vinegar plus 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar see note above), chili oil (see note above), white pepper, scallions, sliced thin

bacon, chopped, beef chuck, cut into 1 1/2 inch chunks, salt & freshly ground black pepper, onion, chopped fine, carrots, peeled and chopped fine, garlic cloves, minced, chopped fresh thyme, tomato paste, pinot noir wine, reduced-sodium chicken broth, soy sauce, bay leaves, minute tapioca, minced fresh parsley, white pearl onions, sliced button mushrooms

sherry wine vinegar, olive oil, dijon mustard, worcestershire sauce, ketchup (we used heinz), chopped fresh chives, chopped fresh tarragon, olive oil, shallots, finely diced, garlic cloves, crushed, salt & freshly ground black pepper, crushed red pepper flakes (optional), freshly ground beef chuck (preferably prime grade), chopped italian parsley, dijon mustard, worcestershire sauce, salt, fresh ground black pepper, egg, beaten to blend, bacon, gruyere cheese, frozen foie gras (we didn tsp use), black truffle (didn tsp use, way too pricey), brioche hamburger buns, split in half

bread flour, plus more for work surface, sugar, fast rising yeast, ice water, vegetable oil, plus more for work surface, salt, whole canned tomatoes, drained and liquid discarded, extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic cloves, minced, salt, dried oregano, black pepper, parmesan cheese, finely grated, whole milk mozzarella, shredded

egg, egg whites, cream of coconut, water, vanilla extract, coconut extract, cake flour (9 oz), granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, sweetened coconut (about 8 ounces), unsalted butter , cut into 12 pieces softened but still cool, egg whites, granulated sugar, table salt, unsalted butter, each stick cut into 6 pieces, softened but still cool, cream of coconut, coconut extract, vanilla extract

garlic cloves, grated, unsalted butter, softened (1 stick), water, salt, ground black pepper, baguette , sliced in half horizontally (18- to 20-inch), cheese (shredded italian blend )

milk, lemon juice (or white vinegar works also!), egg, butter, melted (use 5 tbsp for waffles), flour (i often use 1/2 whole wheat & 1/2 white ), sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt

pork chops, 3/4 inch thick, italian salad dressing, worcestershire sauce

vegetable stock, orange juice, water, kosher salt, brown sugar, black peppercorns, bay leaves, chicken breast halves, bone-in, skin on , ribs removed, trimmed of excess fat and skin, vegetable oil , grate (for cooking), lemon juice, vegetable oil, paprika, garlic cloves, minced (about 2 tsp), minced fresh basil leaf, minced fresh thyme leaves, shallot, minced (about 1 tbsp), salt

cheese (preferably mild cheddar) or combination of , grated on large holes of box grater (about 3/4 cup), white bread , such as pepperidge farm toasting white, butter (preferably salted), melted

hearty white bread , torn into large pieces, unsalted butter, softened, salt, pepper, french-fried onions, salt, salt, fresh green beans, ends trimmed , cut on the diagonal into 2 inch pieces, dried porcini mushrooms , rinsed well, unsalted butter, onion, minced, white button mushrooms , cut into 1/4 inch slices, cremini mushrooms , cut into 1/4 inch slices, fresh thyme, minced, pepper, garlic cloves, minced, all-purpose flour, low sodium chicken broth, heavy cream

vegetable oil, eggs, beaten lightly, frozen peas, thawed, garlic cloves, minced, cooked white rice, chilled, shredded cooked chicken (or thinly sliced cooked pork or beef), low sodium soy sauce, oyster sauce, bean sprouts, scallions, sliced thin

all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, unsalted butter (1 1/2 sticks, melted and cooled ), light brown sugar , packed, eggs, vanilla extract, semi-sweet chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, pecans, toasted and chopped, sweetened flaked coconut, toasted

quick-cooking oats, light brown sugar , packed, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, unsalted butter, melted and cooled, all-purpose flour, light brown sugar , packed, instant espresso or 2 tsp instant coffee, salt, semi-sweet chocolate chips, unsalted butter, egg

unsalted butter, softened, unsalted butter, melted, milk, warm (about 110 degrees ), water, warm (about 110 degrees ), granulated sugar, fast rise yeast (1 envelope), all-purpose flour, plus extra for work surface, table salt, light brown sugar , packed, ground cinnamon, unsalted butter, melted (1 stick), sugar, milk

olive oil, onion, minced, salt, garlic cloves, minced, crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, dried oregano, red pepper flakes, pepper