14 red braised red and mashed Recipes

whole duck legs (about 4 1/2 lb total), trimmed of excess fat, dry red wine, heads garlic, cloves separated and peeled, fresh thyme sprigs, mixed dried fruit such as dried sour cherries , chopped dried apricots, chopped pitted prunes, and raisins, chicken broth, buttered noodles or roasted and mashed potatoes

two 750-ml. bottles dry red wine (preferably burgundy), oxtail pieces (about 6 lb total ), unsalted butter, shallots, garlic cloves, carrots, leeks (white parts only ), onion, celery ribs, fresh thyme sprigs, bay leaves, parsley stems, beef broth, celery root puree or mashed potatoes

coriander seeds, toasted and cooled, water, chopped shallots (3 large), garlic cloves, chopped, vegetable oil, cinnamon stick, yellow soybean sauce, mashed with back of a spoon to a coarse paste (can substitute hoisin sauce or sweet noodle sauce/sweet duck sauce easily), sugar, boneless pork shoulder (sometimes called pork butt; in 1 or 2 solid pieces), cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes, dark soy sauce, sliced bamboo shoots, drained and rinsed, garnish: 3 (5 1/2-inch) fresh red chiles , halved lengthwise, seeded, and thinly sliced; 1 cup fresh cilantro sprigs

coriander seeds, toasted and cooled, water, chopped shallots (3 large), garlic cloves, chopped, vegetable oil, cinnamon stick, yellow soybean sauce, mashed with back of a spoon to a coarse paste, sugar, boneless pork shoulder (sometimes called pork butt; in 1 or 2 solid pieces), cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes, dark soy sauce, sliced bamboo shoots, drained and rinsed, garnish: 3 (5 1/2-inch) fresh holland red chiles , halved lengthwise, seeded, and thinly sliced; 1 cup fresh cilantro sprigs

bone-in chicken drumsticks (about 1 lb), skinned, bone-in chicken thighs (about 1 1/4 lb), skinned, salt, divided, freshly ground black pepper, divided, olive oil, all-purpose flour, chopped shallots, chopped garlic, chopped fresh rosemary, chianti or other rich red wine, unsalted chicken stock (such as swanson), sugar, unsalted whole tomatoes, crushed and undrained, bay leaf, chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, asparagus with lemon and pecorino

room-temperature butter, divided, meaty beef short ribs (about 4 lb), coarse kosher salt, chopped red onions, cubes peeled parsnips, garlic cloves, chopped, chopped fresh rosemary, zinfandel, low-salt beef broth, all purpose flour, room-temperature butter, divided, russet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1-inch cubes, parsnips, peeled, cut into 3/4-inch cubes, whole milk, butter, chopped fresh rosemary

salt, juniper berries, black peppercorns, allspice, venison sirloin , cut into 4 equal portions and pounded thin, venison tenderloin , cut into medallions, venison sausages, veal stock , or beef stock, apple cider, chopped shallots, freshly ground black pepper, creole mustard , or other spicy whole-grain mustard, cold unsalted butter , cut into pieces, minced parsley , plus more for garnish, mashed potatoes , recipe follows, braised red cabbage , recipe follows

vegetable oil, thick) soup cut beef shanks, about 3 lb total, essence , recipe follows, onions, finely chopped, ribs celery, finely chopped, carrots, finely chopped, button mushrooms, stems trimmed, garlic, minced , or 2 tbsp minced garlic, bay leaves, thyme, rosemary, dry red wine, tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, beef stock, chopped basil, chopped parsley, crushed red pepper, salt, freshly ground black pepper, basil mashed potatoes , recipe follows, sauteed fennel and leeks, recipe follows, paprika, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, onion powder, cayenne pepper, dried leaf oregano, dried thyme, baking potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes, salt, butter, milk, sour cream, freshly ground black pepper, chopped basil, olive oil, fennel, top removed, cored and sliced thinly, leek, greens removed, cleaned and sliced into 1/2-inch pieces, salt, freshly ground black pepper, lemon zest, butter

pork chops, shallots or 1 small onion, red wine, beef broth, basil, thyme, paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper, butter, flour, salt and pepper, liquid from pork chop, yukon gold potato, butter, garlic cloves, milk

beef shanks , about, enough olive oil , to form a 1/8 inch layer in pan, flour, seasoned with, salt, black pepper, hot paprika, oregano, chopped red onion, stalks diced celery, diced carrots, diced parsnips, chopped garlic, bay leaves, fresh thyme, fresh rosemary, baby portabella mushrooms, trimmed and quartered, red wine (cabernet sauvignon recommended), beef stock or 2 quarts other dark stock, cornstarch (if necessary), chopped italian parsley, yukon gold potatoes, chopped with skins on, head garlic , roasted and chopped, butter, diced, salt and black pepper, rubbed sage , to taste, half-and-half

chunk lean bacon, unsalted butter, frying chicken , cut into pieces, salt, plus additional for seasoning, pepper, plus additional for seasoning, cognac, young, full-bodied red wine , such as burgundy, beaujolais, cotes du rhone, or chianti, brown chicken stock , brown stock or canned beef bouillon, tomato paste, mashed garlic, thyme leaves, bay leaf, brown-braised onions , recipe follows, sauteed mushrooms , recipe follows, all-purpose flour, softened butter, fresh parsley leaves, butter, oil, peeled white onions , about 1-inch in diameter, brown stock , canned beef bouillon, dry white wine, red wine, or water, salt and pepper, herb bouquet : 4 parsley sprigs, 1/2 bay leaf and 1/4 tsp thyme tied in cheesecloth, butter, oil, fresh mushrooms, washed, well dried, left whole if small, sliced or quartered if large, minced shallots or green onions, optional, salt and pepper

caraway seeds, fennel seeds, lamb loin, salt and freshly ground pepper, olive oil, shallots, finely sliced, dry red wine, chicken stock, whole grain mustard, dijon mustard, sliced fresh mint, braised napa cabbage with red wine vinegar and mint, recipe follows, yukon gold mashed potatoes with green garlic butter, recipe follows, napa cabbage, thinly sliced, red wine vinegar, honey, chicken stock, salt and freshly ground pepper, fresh mint, thinly sliced, yukon gold potatoes, peeled and quartered, heavy cream, green garlic butter , recipe follows, salt and freshly ground pepper, unsalted butter, slightly softened, garlic, finely chopped, chopped parsley, chopped cilantro, salt and freshly ground pepper