PaulN

dried white navy beans, sorted of debris and rinsed • (about 1-lb.) ham bone or uncured ham hock (I used the center bone with lots of meat from the ham dinner we had the day before) • water (10 cups) • large russet potato (about 8 oz.) • chopped celery (about 6 stalks) • chopped yellow onion (about 3 medium onions) • Garlic clove, minced • kosher salt • black pepper • chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

good Mayonnaise • Olive oil (not extra virgin, as it tends to be strong in taste) • Lemon, Juiced • Garlic, minced (you can use more, it won't hurt, Aioli is supposed to be garlicky after all.....;). I wouldn't use garlic powder • finely chopped any herbs of your choice, Such as Basil, Parsley, Dill, Chives • OPTIONAL: (try the spice-free version the first time, then experiment) • You can use either of the following spices, but feel free to use any not mentioned here if you like, but start with a small amount, especially the potent ones (like Cayenne) • Cayenne • Sriracha sauce • Chili powder • Paprika (good for adding color) • Sambal Olek •

Tomatoes, coarsely chopped • Onion, Chopped • Poblano peppers, seeded and chopped • Beef Broth • Tomato Paste • ground Cumin • Boneless Beef Chuck, cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces • salt (adjust accordingly) • (or more) Adobe sauce or other hot sauce of your choice • Limes, juiced • whole Milk or Heavy Cream (if you're making the Bolognese version)

Butter • Garlic Smoked Sausages (or regular sausages but add smoked paprika!), sliced into 1 inch slices • Smoked Paprika (see above) • Red Bell Pepper, diced • Onion, diced • Garlic cloves, minced • cabbage cored and sliced (1/2 inch thickness) • each Salt & Pepper • Worcestershire Sauce • Sriracha Sauce (optional but recommended) • Diced Tomatoes • Shredded Mozzarella Cheese

medium potatoes (Yukon is best) • large Vidalia Onion (or other sweet onions), chopped • Granny Smith apples, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch pieces • Corn (12-16 ounces) drained • large Dill bunch, chopped • large Dill pickles, cut into 1/4 inch pieces • Dill pickle juice • Mayonnaise • lime (optional) • Salt

boneless skinless chicken breasts, each breast cut crosswise into 3 pieces • Salt and freshly ground black pepper • olive oil • butter, divided • chopped onion • cremini mushrooms, sliced • minced garlic • dry Marsala wine • mascarpone cheese (I used quality cream cheese) • chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves, plus whole sprigs, for garnish • Dijon mustard (possibly more, but taste it when it's ready) • dried fettuccine (I used Egg Noodles)

large bunch Bok Choy, white stems separated from green leaves • olive oil • small onion, diced • garlic cloves, minced • grated peeled fresh ginger • red curry paste (use mild or spicy, according to preference). Medium works best with this dish. I used a jar of Trader Joe's Red Curry Simmer Sauce! • small sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces • chicken or vegetable stock • Asian fish sauce (don't skip this ingredient!! I use the Vietnamese versions)) • dark brown sugar • can of full fat coconut milk • teaspoon kosher salt plus more to taste •

Lemons • medium artichokes, about 1 1/2 pounds (I used 3 12 oz cans for this recipe) • bone ­in chicken pieces • kosher salt • black pepper • Large Onion, quartered • extra­virgin olive oil, more as • needed • garlic cloves, smashed and peeled • cherry tomatoes, halved • red pepper flakes • dry white wine •

thick cut smoked (or not) bacon • Sea salt • dried mini-shell or other small pasta (I use Orrechiette) • Olive Oil • Freshly ground black pepper • Frozen Peas • whole milk Greek Yogurt (I use Cabot Yogurt) • finely chopped Mint leaves • Juice of 1 onion • I large onion, coarsely chopped • grated Parmesan cheese

cold Taleggio (you can use Fontina or Brie instead, just remove the rind) • ounces/8 packed cups spinach, any thick stems removed • unsalted butter • medium red onion, finely diced • finely diced celery • garlic cloves, finely grated or mined • Arborio rice • fine sea salt, more as needed • good vegetable or chicken stock • dry white wine

unsweetened coconut milk • fresh Lime juic • Soy sauce • Fish sauce (don't skip this one, it's essential and sauce will not be fishy either!) • honey • Salmon fillets, 6-8 ounces each • olive oil

pork chops, 1 1/2 inches thick (thinner chops = dry chops....) • honey • soy sauce • table spoons minced garlic • table spoons minced / grated fresh ginger

brown, green or black lentils, rinsed • water • extra virgin olive oil • Onion, halved lengthwise, then sliced thin across the grain • ground coriander seeds (optional) • garlic cloves, minced • carrots, peeled and sliced thin diagonally (about 4 cups sliced) • thinly sliced (1 inch) Celery • tomato paste dissolved in 1 cup water • sugar • Salt • chopped fresh mint

large chicken thighs, skin on, bone-in • table spoons olive oil • salt and freshly ground pepper • Meyer lemon, thinly sliced • fresh cranberries

thick strips bacon (smoked bacon is optional, but better) • Table spoons fresh Rosemary (don't chop it!) • potatoes, washed, not-peeled, cut into 1 inch pieces • Salt

/ 650 g minced beef • / 200 g minced chicken • minced garlic • minced lemongrass • sugar • pepper • fish sauce • chicken powder (you can use a mix of Cumin, Paprika and Thyme) • Hoisin Sauce • Vegetable Oil for brushing • Sriracha • Optional: Baguettes

Small Onion, finely chopped • Celery, finely chopped • Butternut Squash, finely diced • Garlic, minced • Arborio Rice • White Wine (I used New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc), stay away from Chardonnay for this one! • Chicken Stock • Olive Oil • Fresh Sage, chopped • Fresh Parmiggiano Reggiano, grated (1 1/2 cups) • Butter

yellow onion, diced • carrots, small diced • celery, small diced • minced garlic • olive oil • dry green lentils • chicken stock • fresh minced rosemary • dried thyme • bay leaf • Dijon mustard • red wine vinegar •

thick Beef meat (see above) cut into 2 - 2 1/2 inch chunks • good olive oil • kosher salt • ground Allspice • Garlic Powder • Aleppo Pepper (I buy mine from Amazon), otherwise, use a medium hot red pepper, don't make it too spicy! • Turmeric • Paprika powder

de-boned leg of lamb • soy sauce • fresh Rosemary, chopped coarsely (or 3 tablespoons dry Rosemary) • Table spoons Dijon Mustard • Olive oil • grated Ginger (don't use dry Ginger!) • minced garlic