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 […]

2 chicken breasts 1 sm. onion, chopped 1/3 c. honey 1/3 c. spicy mustard 1 tbsp. curry powder 2 garlic cloves, minced Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In small bowl, make sauce by mixing together honey, mustard, curry and garlic. Place chicken, skin side up, in single layer in large shallow baking pan. Pour sauce […]

2 pounds well-trimmed boneless beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch pieces 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 large onions, sliced 6 whole cloves 2 large garlic cloves, chopped 2 cinnamon sticks 1 bay leaf 1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper 1 1/2 cups whole milk 3 large tomatoes, quartered 3 tablespoons Major Grey chutney 3 tablespoons […]

Another basic recipe to give you a starting point to get creative.

1 medium onion, finely chopped 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped 3 tablespoons olive oil 4 teaspoons curry powder 2 cups long-grain white rice 3 1/4 cups water (3 3/4 cups if you like moister rice) 2 teaspoons salt I measure out the curry powder, salt, water, and rice and stage them near the stove. Once […]

1/2 cup milk 1 egg, beaten 1 cup flour 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon paprika 2 teaspoons black pepper 1/2 teaspoon sage 1/2 teaspoon tarragon 1 frying chicken, cut up; or 4-6 chicken breasts Oil or shortening, for frying Combine milk and egg, set aside. Combine flour, salt, paprika, pepper, sage and tarragon in paper […]

3 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1 cup beef broth 1 (1-lb) piece beef tenderloin, trimmed, sliced 1/4 inch thick, then cut into 1-inch pieces 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 cup thinly sliced shallot 3/4 lb cremini mushrooms, trimmed and halved (quartered if large) 3 tablespoons sour cream at room temperature 1 […]

1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice a pinch of ground cloves two 1/2-inch-thick loin pork chops In a small bowl stir together the salt, the cinnamon, the allspice, the cloves, and pepper to taste. Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels, rub the spice mixture on both sides of them, […]

1 1/2 cups fresh breadcrumbs made from crustless French bread 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (about 3 ounces) 1 tablespoon dried rubbed sage 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel 2 large eggs 1/4 cup all purpose flour 4 bone-in center-cut pork loin chops (each about 1 inch thick) 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter 2 tablespoons […]

Epicurious 2 cups buttermilk 1/4 cup Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons onion powder 2 green onions, chopped 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped 4 teaspoons dry mustard 4 teaspoons cayanne pepper 2 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper 8 boneless chicken breasts ( or 3 pounds of chicken parts) 3 cups all purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 […]