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Tune in and cook along with Rachael this week! Here's a list of all the ingredients in the dishes you’ll see Rachael prepare every day. Watch the show to find out what's for dinner each night, and then check back online for in depth step-by-step instructions.

monday

March 22, 2010

Spring Chicken Meat Sauce and Papardelle

• 3 small pieces split chicken breast, bone-in, skin-on
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 medium onions
• 2 tablespoons EVOO – Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 2 small to medium carrots, peeled and finely chopped
• 1 small rib celery, finely chopped
• 3 to 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• Salt and pepper
• 2 to 3 sprigs fresh rosemary, finely chopped
• A few sprigs fresh thyme, finely chopped
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 cup white wine
• 1 cup whole milk
• A little freshly grated nutmeg, to taste
• 1 pound papardelle or fettuccini
• Grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (for a nutty taste) or grated Pecorino-Romano (if you prefer a sharp, tangy taste) for tossing with pasta and for passing at table
• 1 cup basil, loosely packed

tuesday

March 23, 2010

Orecchiette with Pancetta and Peas

• Salt and pepper
• 1 pound orecchiette pasta
• 3 tablespoons EVOO – Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1/3 pound pancetta or speck (smoked pancetta) or lean, thick-cut bacon, cut into 1/4 inch pieces
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 to 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup dry white wine or chicken stock
• 2 cups frozen peas
• 3 tablespoons fresh thyme, finely chopped
• Grated peel of 1 lemon
• A handful of grated Pecorino Romano cheese
• 2 cups cow’s or sheep’s-milk ricotta cheese

wednesday

March 24, 2010

Taco Pasta Toss

• Salt and pepper
• 1 pound penne rigate or whole grain penne rigate pasta
• 1 tablespoon EVOO – Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1 pound ground beef sirloin
• 1 large onion, chopped, divided
• 1 large jalapeño halved, seeded and thinly sliced crosswise
• 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons chili powder, about 2 palmfuls
• 1 tablespoon ground coriander, about a palmful
• 1 1/2 tablespoons ground cumin, about 1/2 palmful
• 1/4 cup tomato paste
• 1 12-ounce bottle beer or cups chicken stock
• 2 cups shredded cheddar, Monterey jack or any Mexican semisoft cheese
• 2 small plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
• 1/4 head iceberg lettuce or 1/2 small heart romaine lettuce, chopped

thursday

March 25, 2010

BLT Bowties

• EVOO – Extra Virgin Olive Oil, for drizzling, plus 2 tablespoons
• 12 slices good quality smoky bacon, cut into half-inch dice
• 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
• A handful of flat-leaf parsley, chopped
• A couple of generous handfuls grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
• 1 small red onion, finely chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, chopped or grated
• A pinch crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 pints cherry tomatoes
• Salt and pepper
• 1 pound bowtie pasta
• 2 cups
• 4 cups arugula, a couple of bundles, coarsely chopped
• 1 cup basil leaves, about 20 leaves, torn or coarsely chopped

friday

March 26, 2010

Vegetable Chili Mac

• 4 poblano peppers
• 2 tablespoons EVOO – Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 15-ounce can pinto beans, drained
• Salt and pepper
• 1/2 tablespoon cumin, half a palmful
• 1 tablespoon coriander
• 1 tablespoon smoked sweet paprika
• 1 tablespoon ancho (mild) or chipotle (hot) chili powder
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 cup Negra Modela or other Mexican beer or 1 cup vegetable stock
• 1 can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
• 1 pound whole wheat or semolina macaroni or elbow pasta with lines
• A handful of cilantro, finely chopped, optional
• 1 cup smoked cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 cup pepper jack cheese, shredded
• 3 scallions, finely chopped

Kirstie Alley's Organic Turkey Chili

• 1/8 cup organic olive oil
• 4 cups organic chopped onions
• 5 pounds organic free-range ground turkey breast
• 3 28-ounce cans chunky organic tomatoes
• 1 6-ounce can organic tomato paste
• 2 cups free-range organic chicken broth
  
• 1 tablespoon sea salt
• 2 heaping tablespoons cumin
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 3 packets organic chili seasoning packets
• 3 cans organic pinto beans
• 2 cans organic black beans