6126 versatile pan Recipes

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canola oil for pan-frying, halibut fillets, kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste, all-purpose flour for dredging, unsalted butter, shallots, minced, thickly sliced spanish serrano ham (or prosciutto) cut into 1/4-inch dice, golden raisins , soaked in hot water to soften, capers, rinsed and patted dry, pine nuts, lightly toasted, calvados (apple brandy), chicken stock, cold unsalted butter , cut into pieces, minced fresh parsley, minced fresh thyme, kosher salt to taste

haddock fillet, 6 oz, olive oil, butter, chopped shallot, chopped thyme, pan searing flour

tilapia fillet, olive oil (divided ), italian seasoned breadcrumbs, dried parsley, dried basil, salt, pepper, olive oil, for pan (about 2 tblspns)

japanese dark soya sauce, sugar, garlic, peeled and crushed, gingerroot, peeled and mashed, spring onions , sliced fine right upto the green section (scallions), roasted and then lightly crushed sesame seeds, ground black pepper, sesame oil (iuse only 1 with a non-stick pan), sake (rice wine or dry sherry should also do fine - i infact use a trick my aunt taught me of soaking ging), boneless skinless chicken breasts, slice into 1/8 inch thick slices and pounded, vegetable oil, mushrooms, sliced, fresh hot green chili peppers , cut crossways into 1 cm segments (you can deseed and use 1)

warm water (105f), nonfat dry milk powder, salt, flour, sugar, dry yeast, vegetable oil (for dough), mozzarella cheese (3 oz. per pan ), butter-flavored cooking spray, tomato sauce, dry oregano, marjoram, dry basil, garlic salt

cornmeal, flour, salt, pepper, parmesan cheese, grated, egg, water, eggplants, butter, enough for pan frying

pork, minced, vegetable oil, egg, beaten, light soy sauce, breadcrumbs, breadcrumbs, onions, minced, mashed potatoes, milk, hot chili sauce, salt and pepper, garlic clove, minced, italian tomatoes, chopped (fine herb), hot sauce, cottage cheese, garlic cloves, minced, dry minced chives, cilantro, minced

pan-dressed bream (about 1 lb), salt, pepper, all-purpose flour, divided, cornmeal, vegetable oil, garlic, tomato puree, rosemary, bay leaves, vinegar

tomatoes, canola oil, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, bone-in, split chicken breast (1 1/2 to 2 lb), chicken broth, spicy brown mustard, chopped fresh oregano, unsalted butter , cut into pieces, canola oil, sausage links, any kind, cut into 1/2-inch-thick rounds, roasted tomato halves, from pan seared chicken with sauce, beans with bacon, from and bacon macaroni, recipe follows, chicken broth, unsalted butter, breadcrumbs, bacon, kosher salt, yellow onion, chopped, chopped garlic, tomatoes, chopped, two 15-oz cans red beans, drained and rinsed, chopped fresh parsley, freshly ground black pepper

whole lobsters, lemongrass-lobster stock, juice of 1/2 a lemon, salt and white pepper to taste, canola oil to cook, uncooked lobster heads, sliced fennel, sliced red onion, sliced carrot, stalk celery, stalks lemongrass, white part only, pounded, ginger, chardonnay, tomato paste, bay leaf, whole green peppercorn, water, canola oil to cook, minced ginger, minced garlic, butter, chopped bok choy, lobster stock, lobster knuckle meat from 4 lobsters, salt and black pepper to taste, in a hot saute pan , saute garlic and ginger in butter. add bok choy, stock and lobster meat., season and cook until soft. check for seasoning .

pork tenderloin, cut diagonally into 4 pieces, pan searing flour, salt and pepper, smooth marinara sauce, olive oil, basting oil, butter, clean and cut butternut squash (1 inch dice), granny smith apples (i inch dice ), basting oil, salt and pepper, lavender honey

pan noodles, bell pepper, chopped preferably red, broccoli, chopped, cauliflower, chopped, onion, chopped, soy sauce, vegetable oil

boneless venison loin steaks, pounded to 1/4-inch, egg, beaten, heavy cream, ritz crackers, all purpose greek seasoning (i used cavender s), onion powder, cayenne pepper, bacon grease (or any oil you like for pan frying)

pan dripping (from the stuffed roast turkey recipe), madeira wine, reduced-sodium chicken broth, flour, apple jelly

plain yogurt, chopped fresh thyme, salt and pepper, flounder fillets, skin removed, cornmeal, oyster relish , recipe follows, oil for pan frying, chopped parsley, smoked oysters (canned or fresh ), sliced artichoke bottoms, chopped parsley, chopped fresh thyme, chopped red bell pepper, olive oil, lemon juice, creole spice

unsalted butter, chorizo, finely diced, garlic cloves, finely diced, diced celery, onion, finely diced, diced carrot, poblano, finely diced, recipe blue cornbread, crumbled, coarsely chopped thyme leaves, coarsely chopped sage leaves, coarsely chopped cilantro, egg, chicken stock, salt and freshly ground black pepper, cranberry mango relish, fresh cranberries, brown sugar, mango, peeled, seeded and coarsely chopped, diced red onion, minced jalapeno, coarsely chopped cilantro, fresh lime juice, salt and freshly ground pepper, unsalted butter, olive oil, cornish game hens, salt and freshly ground pepper, preheat the oven to 450 degrees f., in a hot roasting pan , melt the butter and oil. season the hens with salt and pepper to taste and sear until browned all over. place, breast side down in the pan and roast for approximately 12 to 14 minutes. check for doneness by seeing if juices run clear when bird is tipped. remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes. plate hens alongside of the dressing and serve with the relish.

leeks, boneless, skinless chicken breasts, salt and freshly ground black pepper, turns around the pan ) extra-virgin olive oil, dry white wine, turn around the pan in a slow stream ) extra-virgin olive oil, butter, shallot, finely chopped, grain rice, dry white wine, a few sprigs fresh thyme, leaves stripped and chopped , about 1 tbsp, chicken broth or stock, water, handful flat-leaf parsley, chopped, lemon , zested, almonds, toasted, for garnish, a couple of handfuls from produce bins ) fresh wax beans, a couple of handfuls from produce bins ) fresh green beans, yellow squash , julienne cut into strips, red bell pepper , cut into thin strips, scallions , cut into on a diagonal, baby spinach or arugula leaves, shredded, dijon mustard, a couple of splashes ) white wine or tarragon vinegar, lemon, juiced, extra-virgin olive oil, chopped fresh tarragon and/or fresh parsley, salt and pepper