29 moderate Recipes

eggs, all-purpose flour, dried oregano, crumbled (preferably mexican oregano), salt, dried thyme, crumbled, cayenne, evaporated milk, diced green chilies, with liquid, sharp cheddar cheese , moderately coarsely shredded, monterey jack cheese , moderately coarsely shredded

white onions , sliced moderately thin, butter, vegetable oil, vegetable broth, brown lentils (not red lentils or french lentils!) or 1 1/2 cups green lentils (not red lentils or french lentils!), brown rice, ground cinnamon, ground cumin, saffron, salt and pepper, flat leaf parsley , for serving

olive oil, pinto beans, drained and rinsed, salsa, plus additional for serving (mild , moderate, or hot), baby spinach, stems removed, shredded cheddar cheese or 1/2 cup monterey jack cheese, flour tortillas (can be whole wheat), guacamole

apple juice, olive oil, red onion, diced fine, chives, chopped fine, apples, grated, lemon , zested and juice squeezed out, head romaine lettuce , sliced moderately thin, candied pecans, blue cheese, apple, diced

olive oil, for frying, ball fresh mozzarella , buy a piece wrapped, not packed in water, fresh smoked mozzarella , found in the specialty cheese case, all purpose flour, eggs, milk , eyeball it, italian style bread crumbs, grated parmesan or romano, chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, stems or large sprigs each fresh parsley , sage, thyme, fine salt, extra-virgin olive oil, garlic, chopped, crushed red pepper flakes , moderate to hot heat level, eyeball the amount, crushed tomatoes, coarse salt, bamboo skewers , 6-inch, or party picks, for dipping

dried white bean , such as great northern, table salt, smoked ham hock or 1 smoked ham shank, fresh rosemary, fresh thyme, onion , left intact, garlic cloves, peeled and lightly crushed, bay leaf, cold water, head garlic, whole, olive oil, divided, kielbasa, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, button mushrooms or 1 lb cremini mushroom, minced, onion, minced, minced thyme leaves, salt , to taste, ground black pepper , to taste, day-old white bread, crusts removed and pulsed to crumbs in the food processor

eggs, separated, baking powder, salt, dark brown sugar, vanilla, flour, cocoa powder

flemish beef stew, american-style beer is used in this recipe. if you want to try another beer, go for a belgian ale - an imported pilsner might be too bitter., beef chuck, cut into 1- to 1 1/2-inch cubes, salt, black pepper, vegetable oil, unsalted butter, onions (6 to 8 medium), chopped (7 cups), turkish or 1 1/2 california bay leaves, pilsner-style beer such as budweiser, dijon mustard, thick) slices country-style bread, beef dry and sprinkle with pepper and 1/2 tsp salt., heat oil and butter in a wide 6- to 8-quart heavy pot over high heat until hot but not smoking, then brown beef in 2 to 3 batches (without crowding), turning over once, until dark brown, about 5 minutes. transfer to a plate., add onions and remaining 1/4 tsp salt to pot and cook over high heat, stirring occasionally and scraping up brown bits from bottom of pot, until pale golden, about 5 minutes. reduce heat to moderately low and cover pot, then cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are golden, about 10 minutes more., add beef along with any juices on plate, bay leaves, and beer and bring to a simmer., meanwhile , spread 1 tbsp mustard on each side of bread slices, then place bread on top of stew. simmer stew, covered, until beef is very tender, about 2 hours., just before serving, stir bread into stew, breaking it up with a spoon, until it is incorporated and stew is thickened. season with salt., stew can be made 1 day ahead and cooled completely, uncovered, then chilled, covered. reheat over moderate heat., makes 6 to 8 main-course servings.

lost bread , a.k.a. french toast, eggs, sugar, cornstarch dissolved in a splash of water, whole milk, freshly grated nutmeg, stale white bread or 6 slices thick cut stale bread, butter , for griddle pan, warm maple syrup , powdered sugar, cinnamon sugar and/or fresh berries for topping, three berry compote , recipe follows, preheat nonstick griddle or skillet over medium heat. beat eggs very well, add sugar and beat again. add cornstarch in water and beat that in, then add milk and nutmeg. coat bread thoroughly in egg-milk mixture. lightly butter hot pan with butter nested in paper towels. add bread to the pan and cook slowly, 3 or minutes on each side, 2 to 3 slices at a time. serve hot with your favorite toppings or three berry compote, three berry compote, sugar, lemon, juiced, water, strawberries, sliced, raspberries, blackberries, maple syrup or honey, combine sugar , lemon and water in a small sauce pot. over moderate heat, dissolve sugar into water. stir in fruit, coating it in sugar water and bring the fruit and water to a bubble. reduce heat and simmer 7 or 8 minutes. remove fruit with a slotted spoon to a serving dish and add maple syrup or honey to the pan. thicken syrup 5 minutes and pour over fruit. serve with french toast, pancakes or waffles.

lost bread, eggs, sugar, cornstarch dissolved in a splash of water, whole milk, freshly grated nutmeg, stale white bread or 6 slices thick cut stale bread, butter , for griddle pan, warm maple syrup , powdered sugar, cinnamon sugar and/or fresh berries for topping, three berry compote , recipe follows, preheat nonstick griddle or skillet over medium heat. beat eggs very well, add sugar and beat again. add cornstarch in water and beat that in, then add milk and nutmeg. coat bread thoroughly in egg-milk mixture. lightly butter hot pan with butter nested in paper towels. add bread to the pan and cook slowly, 3 or minutes on each side, 2 to 3 slices at a time. serve hot with your favorite toppings or three berry compote, three berry compote, sugar, lemon, juiced, water, strawberries, sliced, raspberries, blackberries, maple syrup or honey, combine sugar , lemon and water in a small sauce pot. over moderate heat, dissolve sugar into water. stir in fruit, coating it in sugar water and bring the fruit and water to a bubble. reduce heat and simmer 7 or 8 minutes. remove fruit with a slotted spoon to a serving dish and add maple syrup or honey to the pan. thicken syrup 5 minutes and pour over fruit. serve with french toast, pancakes or waffles.

oven temperatures, farenheit celsius gas mark description, very cool/very slow, very moderate, moderate, moderately hot

wheat bran , moderately ground (hodgson mill brand recommended), bulgur wheat , moderately ground (bob s red mill brand recommended), cornmeal, coarsely ground (bob s red mill brand recommended), unsulphured molasses (grandma s brand recommended)

cobb salad with grilled chicken, mercury , in dallas, special equipment 4 four-inch ring molds approximately 2 inches tall, champagne vinaigrette 1/4 cup champagne vinegar, egg yolk, creole mustard, canola oil, salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, in a bowl whisk together the vinegar , egg yolk, and mustard. then slowly pour in the oil, whisking to emulsify. season with salt and pepper. refrigerate until ready to use., salad 2 ripe avocados, peeled, seeded, and flesh broken into large pieces, hard-boiled eggs, grated, ripe tomato, peeled, seeded, and diced, cooked bacon, diced, blue cheese , preferably roquefort, approximately 1 cup champagne vinaigrette (recipe above), head romaine , cut in julienne strips 2 inches long, salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, in a large bowl toss the avocado , grated egg, tomato, bacon, cheese, lettuce, and enough champagne vinaigrette to just moisten the ingredients. with a spoon, mash everything together until it resembles a loose guacamole. season with salt and pepper. if you are not using immediately, cover surface with plastic wrap and refrigerate., when you are ready to assemble the salads, set out 4 dinner plates. place a ring mold on each plate and fill it with salad. using moderate pressure, press the salad down with a spoon or fork until it is flush with the top of the ring. refrigerate the salads for 1 hour., chicken 4 boneless chicken breasts, approximately 6 oz each, basil oil (for garnish , optional), chile oil (for garnish , optional), grill the breasts until just done , about 5 minutes per side. may be sauteed, if you wish. keep warm., unmold the salads , hold down the top of the salad with 1 hand while you carefully remove the ring with the other, giving it a slight twist as you lift up if it doesn tsp move easily., warm chicken and place on top of the salads in a grid fashion, 2 pieces 1 way, 2 the other, and so on. drizzle the plate with the basil and chile oils, if desired. serve immediately. serves 4., this recipe comes courtesy of chef chris ward and his four-star dallas restaurant, the mercury.

cobb salad with grilled chicken, mercury , in dallas, special equipment 4 four-inch ring molds approximately 2 inches tall, champagne vinaigrette 1/4 cup champagne vinegar, egg yolk, creole mustard, canola oil, salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, in a bowl whisk together the vinegar , egg yolk, and mustard. then slowly pour in the oil, whisking to emulsify. season with salt and pepper. refrigerate until ready to use., salad 2 ripe avocados, peeled, seeded, and flesh broken into large pieces, hard-boiled eggs, grated, ripe tomato, peeled, seeded, and diced, cooked bacon, diced, blue cheese , preferably roquefort, approximately 1 cup champagne vinaigrette (recipe above), head romaine , cut in julienne strips 2 inches long, salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, in a large bowl toss the avocado , grated egg, tomato, bacon, cheese, lettuce, and enough champagne vinaigrette to just moisten the ingredients. with a spoon, mash everything together until it resembles a loose guacamole. season with salt and pepper. if you are not using immediately, cover surface with plastic wrap and refrigerate., when you are ready to assemble the salads, set out 4 dinner plates. place a ring mold on each plate and fill it with salad. using moderate pressure, press the salad down with a spoon or fork until it is flush with the top of the ring. refrigerate the salads for 1 hour., chicken 4 boneless chicken breasts, approximately 6 oz each, basil oil (for garnish , optional), chile oil (for garnish , optional)

unsalted butter or olive oil, yellow onion, minced (about 1 1/2 cups), dry sherry , such as amontillado, black raisins, apple, peeled and cut into medium dice (about 1 cup), cumin seeds , crushed in a mortar, fresh oregano, finely chopped, new mexico red chile powder or other chile powder with mild to moderate heat, leftover vegetable or sweet tamales, chopped into small pieces, about 3 cups (see notes), day-old leftover cornbread, crumbled (see notes ), lightly toasted pine nuts, minced italian parsley, kosher salt and pepper to taste, chicken broth , as needed

arkansas breakfast casserole, bacon, cut in 2 inch pieces, green pepper, cored, seeded, chopped, chopped onion, cubed cooked potatoes, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, eggs, lightly beaten, salt and pepper to taste, in a large heavy skillet , cook the bacon over moderate heat until crisp. remove the bacon to drain. pour off all but 3 tbsp of drippings. heat the drippings remaining in the pan till it sizzles. add the pepper, onion and potatoes and cook, stirring gently, until the potato cubes are browned. sprinkle on the cheese and stir until it melts. add the eggs and cook, stirring gently, until the eggs are set. season with salt and pepper. sprinkle on the crumbled bacon and serve at once.

fresh scallops , 10/20, butter, oil, garlic clove, chopped, onion, finely chopped, shiitake mushrooms, sliced (stem removed ), sesame oil, sunflower oil, arborio rice, white wine, chicken broth, warm, powder wasabi, salt , in moderation

beef stock, water, butter, white enriched rice, extra-virgin olive oil , 1 turn of the pan, ground sirloin, salt and pepper, onion, finely chopped, garlic, chopped, green bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped, worcestershire sauce, tomato sauce, ground cumin , 1/3 palmful, twice, chopped flat-leaf parsley , a couple of handfuls, spicy chopped salad with tortillas, recipe follows, mild to medium chile peppers , such as moderate heat poblano or mild italian cubanelle, extra-virgin olive oil , plus some for drizzling, garlic, cracked, triple washed spinach, stems removed and coarsely chopped, salt and pepper, beef broth or chicken broth, leftover spanish style beef and rice, tomato sauce, shredded monterey jack , smoked cheddar or pepper jack cheese, hears romaine lettuce, chopped, canned or jarred sliced jalapenos, drained, salad olives , manzanilla with pimento, drained, vine ripe tomato, seeded and chopped, red onion, chopped, broken tortilla chips , any variety, taco sauce, lime, juiced, chopped cilantro or flat-leaf parsley, olive oil , eyeball it, salt and pepper