29 variation extras Recipes

extra virgin olive oil or 1/4 cup butter, whole chickens , 3 to 4 lb, trimmed of excess fat and cut into 8 pieces or 1 any combination chicken parts, salt & freshly ground black pepper, any mild green herbs , like parsley, dill, basil (optional) or 1/4 cup sage (optional) or 1/4 cup a combination herbs (optional)

oil (i prefer extra-virgin olive ), vinegar (white , cider, wine, ..., not balsamic), salt, black pepper (i prefer fresh-ground ), basic vinaigrette (use evoo and red wine vinegar), minced garlic, crushed red pepper flakes (optional), basic vinaigrette (use canola or corn oil and cider vinegar), crumbled bacon, minced onion, celery seed (optional), prepared mustard (optional), brown sugar or 1 -3 tsp another sweetener, to taste, italian vinaigrette, prepared mustard (i recommend dijon or spicy brown), honey (optional) or 1 -3 tsp another sweetener, to taste (optional), basic vinaigrette, mayonnaise or 2 -3 tbsp sour cream or 2 -3 tbsp plain yogurt, basic creamy vinaigrette dressing, grated parmesan cheese, fresh ground black pepper (to taste), basic creamy vinaigrette dressing, garlic clove, put through press, fresh ground black pepper, olive oil (i prefer extra-virgin), lemon juice, oregano, minced garlic, oil (i prefer extra-virgin olive ), balsamic vinegar, minced garlic

sliced fresh mushrooms, vegetable oil, half-and-half, eggs, salt and several grinds of pepper, fluffy white bread, cubed fully cooked ham, extra-sharp cheddar cheese, grated, sliced scallions

chickpeas, drained and rinsed, cold water (approx ), tahini, lemon juice, fresh, salt, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, finely minced (3 large cloves)

fresh basil leaves, garlic cloves, minced, extra virgin olive oil, pine nuts, salt (i use finely ground sea or kosher), fresh ground black pepper, parmesan cheese, shredded

egg noodles, fresh herbs, chopped (may substitute 1 tsp dried), butter or 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

fresh baby spinach lightly steamed, fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced portabella mushrooms, extra sharp cheddar cheese grated and divided ., italian style artichokes in olive oil, black olives sliced thin, a few sprigs of fresh organic oregano, fresh bread dough divided in half, my home made marinara sauce or your favorite...oops i have not posted my sauce yet, semolina flour for dusting, olive oil

brown lentils or 1 lb green lentil, picked over and rinsed, water, bay leaf, fresh lemon juice or 1/3 cup red wine vinegar, fresh parsley or 1/3 cup cilantro, chopped, salt, ground black pepper, garlic clove, minced (optional), ground cumin (optional), extra virgin olive oil, red onions, chopped or 4 -6 scallions, sliced, tomato, chopped

water, heated to 110 degrees, extra virgin olive oil, sugar, fast rise yeast (1 package) or 2 1/4 tsp instant yeast (1 package), all-purpose flour, instant potato flakes, salt, egg, lightly beaten, dried cranberries, pecans, toasted and chopped, olive, brown, pitted kalama olive, chopped and patted dry, minced fresh rosemary

egg noodles, peas, cooked (frozen or fresh ), parmesan cheese, extra virgin olive oil

extra lean ground beef, stove top stuffing mix, water, shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, barbecue sauce, spaghetti sauce, chili powder, salsa

cooked canellini beans, extra-virgin olive oil, black olive paste, balsamic vinegar, hot red pepper flakes, chopped fresh rosemary, basil leaves , cut in narrow ribbons ( chiffonade), garlic clove, thinly sliced, salt and pepper, thick slices italian peasant bread, grilled, cooked ceci beans ( chickpeas), extra-virgin olive oil, black olive paste, balsamic vinegar, hot red pepper flakes, chopped fresh rosemary, basil leaves , cut in narrow ribbons (chiffonade), garlic clove, thinly sliced, salt and pepper, thick slices italian peasant bread, grilled, cooked canellini beans, cooked mackerel , in olive oil, extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, red onion, finely chopped, hot red pepper flakes, chopped fresh rosemary, basil leaves , cut into narrow ribbons, garlic clove, thinly sliced, salt and pepper, thick slices italian peasant bread, grilled

sea scallops, all-purpose flour, seasoned with salt and pepper, butter, garlic, finely chopped, white wine, italian parsley, finely chopped to yield 1/8 cup, butter, fine cornmeal, chopped tarragon, salt and pepper, sea scallops, extra-virgin olive oil, sea scallops, salt and pepper, basic tomato sauce , recipe follows, italian parsley, finely chopped to yield 1/8 cup, basil leaves , cut into chiffonade, white wine, extra-virgin olive oil, sea scallops, salt and pepper, dry white wine, garlic, finely chopped, hot chile flakes, anchovy fillets, rinsed and drained, capers, lemon, cut into wedges, extra-virgin olive oil, spanish onion, chopped in 1/4-inch dice, garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced, chopped fresh thyme leaves, or 1 tbsp dried, carrot, finely shredded, peeled whole tomatoes , crushed by hand and juices reserved, salt

dried white bean (navy or cannellini), bulk pork sausage, fresh thyme, fresh rosemary, bay leaf, onion, carrots, celery ribs, garlic cloves, curly cabbage or 1/2 bunch swiss chard, extra virgin olive oil , plus, extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling, chopped tomatoes , with juice, parmesan cheese , a large piece of rind for soup and grated cheese for garnish, chicken stock, salt and pepper, peasant bread, cut into 1 inch cubes, parsley

ciabatta or 1 loaf sourdough bread, cut into 1cm slices, ripe figs, prosciutto, mint, balsamic vinegar, rosemary, garlic cloves, cannellini beans, drained and rinsed, red wine vinegar, extra virgin olive oil

sugar , plus, sugar, ground sliced blanched almond, fresh egg whites (from about 3 extra-large eggs), salt, granulated sugar, egg whites, sugar, unsalted butter, at room temperature , cut into pieces

navy beans, green pepper, extra virgin olive oil, potato, onions, mushroom, carrots

cake flour (all-purpose flour will not yield as fine or light a product), sugar, baking powder, salt, cooking oil (room temperature ), egg yolks , unbeaten (refrigerator temperature), cold water, vanilla extract, egg white (6-7 extra large), cream of tartar