Rick M

olive oil, divided • green bell pepper, roughly chopped • small yellow onion, roughly chopped • jalapeño pepper, sliced • ground turkey • flour • garlic, minced • McCormick mix (chicken chili) • vegetable stock • white mushrooms, quartered • chopped tomatoes, undrained • “white” kidney beans, drained •

flank steak, thinly sliced crosswise • cornstarch • grated orange peel (divided) • juiced orange • sesame oil (divided) • small onion, thinly sliced • red bell pepper, thinly sliced • broccoli florets • grated ginger • minced garlic • Sauce: • low sodium soy sauce •

full rack of pork ribs (St. Louis Style) • olive oil • dark mustard • apple cider vinegar • apple juice • dry-rub seasonings (homemade) • BBQ sauce (homemade preferred) • Mop: • dark beer or apple juice • apple cider vinegar • water • olive oil •

salmon fillets (6 oz. each) • olive oil, divided • salt and pepper • dried tarragon • dried dill weed • jasmine rice (uncooked) • asparagus spears, ends trimmed • packet, béarnaise sauce (Knorr brand) • lump crab meat • Old Bay seasoning • butter (unsalted), divided • minced garlic

boneless thin pork chops • salt and pepper • flour • paprika • large egg, lightly beaten • water • plain breadcrumbs • salt and pepper • fresh rosemary, very finely chopped • vegetable oil for frying (or more) • lemon, sliced for garnish • parsley for garnish

dried black beans • olive or vegetable oil • medium yellow onion, chopped • green bell pepper, chopped • garlic cloves, minced • tomato paste • smoked ham hock • vegetable stock • bay leaf • cumin • coriander • thyme •

Eggplant: • lbs. eggplant, peeled, cut lengthwise into 1/2" slices • olive oil • Beef • extra-virgin olive oil • lbs. ground beef (or lamb) • ground cinnamon • ground ginger • ground allspice • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper • large yellow onion, roughly chopped • garlic, finely chopped •

vegetable oil • chuck roast (2-3 lbs.) • salt and black pepper • paprika • thyme • beef broth • red wine • bay leaf • rosemary • medium onion, cut into wedges (8 pieces) • medium carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces • celery stalks, cut into 1-inch pieces •

olive oil • soy sauce • red wine vinegar • Teriyaki sauce (bottle) • lemon juice • Worcestershire sauce • honey • orange jam or preserves • Dijon mustard • garlic (minced) • black pepper • thyme •

Italian Eggplants (medium), peeled, sliced 3/4” thick • salt • all-purpose flour • eggs, beaten to blend • milk • seasoned breadcrumbs • olive oil (divided) • Italian red sauce (divided) • fresh mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced • finely grated Parmesan cheese • fresh basil, chopped

medium-large raw shrimp, shelled and deveined • lemon, juiced • Cajun seasoning • olive oil • butter • seasoned shrimp stock • green bell pepper, chopped • medium yellow onion, chopped • celery stalk, sliced / chopped • tomato paste • can of diced tomatoes • bay leaves •

bone-in ham (shank end or butt end) • cinnamon and dried ginger • whole cloves • Glaze: • packed brown sugar • balsamic vinegar • dark grain mustard • Rum Raisin Sauce: • brown sugar • cornstarch • dry mustard • apple cider vinegar •

swordfish steaks 3/4” thick (8-10 oz. each) • olive oil, divided • salt, pepper, and thyme • fennel bulb, chopped • medium onion, sliced, 2” pieces • garlic clove, peeled and smashed • chopped tomatoes, juices drained • black pitted olives, drained, halved • capers, drained (optional) • tarragon, coriander, & oregano • fresh basil leaves, cut or snipped into thin threads

pork (shoulder or butt, bone-in) • dry rub (seasonings) • small onion, roughly chopped • vegetable stock • apple-cider vinegar • BBQ sauce (divided) • dry mustard • fresh rosemary

medium raw shrimp (peeled, tail off) • water • Old Bay seasoning • medium yellow onion (finely chopped) • green (and/or red) bell pepper (coarsely chopped) • jalapeno pepper (sliced with seeds) • celery (sliced, leaves for stock) • salt, pepper, paprika, and thyme • olive oil • chicken thighs (whole, skin on) • Andouille sausage • butter •

packaged sauerkraut • pear, peeled, seeded, and cut into chunks • small yellow onion, roughly chopped • cumin • caraway seeds • juniper berries (optional) • dry white wine • pork (shoulder or butt, bone-in) • dry rub (seasonings) • fresh rosemary • gravy

vegetable oil • lbs. beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes • all-purpose flour • salt and black pepper • beef broth • red wine • bay leaf • medium onion, cut into wedges (8 pieces) • large “gold” potatoes, cut into 2-inch pieces • medium carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces • large mushrooms, halved • celery stalks, cut into 1-inch pieces •

whole cranberries • brown sugar • cran-apple juice • apple, peeled, cored, and chopped • orange, zest, then peeled and quartered • raisins • fresh ginger, grated • nutmeg (grated or powder) • clove (powder) • cinnamon (powder) • chopped nuts (walnuts, almonds, etc.)

pot of homemade chili • pasta, cavatelli or shells • cheddar cheese (sharp or mild), shredded • green onion stalks, chopped

pizza dough, homemade or store bought • provolone cheese, sliced • Genoa salami, sliced • pepperoni, sliced • plum-tomatoes, sliced • fresh basil leaves, thinly chopped • small jar sweet peppers, drained & patted dry • mozzarella cheese, shredded • olive oil