1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil One 3 1/2 pound chicken, cut up. (Or equivalent in chicken breasts) 1 cup thinly sliced shallots 3 tablespoons yellow curry paste or 1 tablespoon curry powder 1/2 cup canned unsweetened coconut milk (Shake or stir well) 3/4 cup chicken broth 2 all-purpose potatoes, peeled, quartered, and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices […]

3 tablespoons unsalted butter 3 large shallots, thinly sliced Pinch (generous) of saffron threads 1 1/2 cups Arborio or other short-grain rice 3 cups chicken stock or canned low-salt broth 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons chopped lemon peel 1 large bunch chives, chopped (about 1/2 cup) Salt and freshly cracked white pepper Melt […]

1 cup cooked oatmeal 2 large eggs 2 lb meatloaf mix (1 1/2 lb ground beef, 1/2 lb ground pork) 1/4 cup soy sauce 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 bottle chili sauce (ketchup-based) Preheat oven to 350F. Cook oatmeal per box instructions (in […]

2 teaspoons vegetable oil 2 tablespoons chopped shallot 1 garlic clove, chopped 1 1/2 cups jasmine rice or basmati rice, or plain white rice, well rinsed (or not) 2 1/4 cups chicken broth 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon turmeric Heat oil in heavy medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add shallot and garlic; saute Makes 4 […]

1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1 lb. boneless chicken breast with or without skin 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoons chopped scallion 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic 1/2 cup fine fresh bread crumbs 2 tablespoons drained bottled horseradish 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh tarragon or a pinch dried, crumbled Preheat oven to 425F. In […]

From Epicurious 1 package (12 ounces) dried egg noodles ¼ cup butter (or more), unsalted is okay Salt and pepper to taste Chopped fresh parsley for garnish Cook the noodles per package instructions. Drain and return to pot. Heat the butter in a small saucepan over medium-high heat until brown. Stir at the bottom of […]

From Epicurious 6 large russet potatoes, rinsed and dried 6 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup sour cream 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter 4 tablespoons prepared white horseradish 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill Preheat oven to 400? F. Pierce potatoes several times with a fork. Place potatoes on oven rack; bake until crisp outside and cooked through, […]

From Epicurious 1 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground peppercorns 2 filet mignons 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 1/2 tablespoons minced shallots 1/2 cup beef broth 1/3 cup medium-dry Sherry 1 tablespoon chopped fresh marjoram 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon chilled butter, cut into 4 pieces Spread ground pepper on a plate. Dredge the steaks in […]

1/4 cup white wine 2 tablespoons taragon vinegar 1 tablespoon finely chopped shallots or onion 1/8 teaspoon white pepper 2 sprigs taragon chopped 1 sprig chervilchopped (can substitute mint) salt and pepper optional – 1 sprig parsley minced 3 egg yolks 3/4 cup melted butter Cook everything but the eggs and butter over direct heat […]

2 filet mignons coarse salt and pepper olive oil Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Rub steaks with olive oil, salt , and pepper. Add two tablespoons olive oil to an oven-proof* skillet or saute pan. When oil is hot, add steaks to the pan and sear until nicely browned, about two minutes on each side. […]

Jar Restaurant via the LA Times 1 (4 pound) boneless chuck roast salt, pepper 2 tablespoons oil 3 cups dry Sherry 2 carrots chopped 1 onion, chopped 4 stalks celery, chopped 1 leek, white and pale green parts only, chopped 1 head garlic, cut in half, unpeeled 1 bay leaf 6 cups low-sodium chicken stock […]

From Mark Cohen Potatoes (about 10 medium to large size potatoes to one onion) Onions 1/4 lb butter (might use a little but don’t need more than this) Salt Seasoning Mix (any kind) Pepper Seasoning Mix (any kind) Garlic Powder or Garlic Salt or Minced Garlic. (I wouldn’t use fresh garlic for this) Aluminum foil […]