Miscellaneous with ribs

1 large zucchini , scrubbed and cut into 1/2-inch dice 1 large eggplant , cut into 1/2-inch dice 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil ,[...]

5 dried quajillo chilies 5 dried chilies, negros or 5 ancho chilies 3 garlic cloves , minced 1/2 cup white vinegar , plus more to thin the marinade if[...]

2 (8 ounce) packages rice sticks 3 -4 large boneless skinless chicken breasts , cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 large onion , sliced 6 garlic cloves , minced 4 -6[...]

6 skinless flounder fillets , 1 to 1-1/2 pounds total kosher salt white pepper 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger 1 cup roughly chopped Thai basil 1 tablespoon[...]

2 heads roasted garlic (see recipe) 7 ounces brie cheese, rind removed and chopped 2 ribs celery , finely diced 1 medium onion , finely diced 1 medium carrot[...]

1 tablespoon olive oil 1/8 lb pancetta or 1/8 lb other tasty bacon 2 garlic cloves , crushed 1 bunch greens , like swiss chard, ribs removed and leaves[...]

2 lbs russet potatoes , scrubbed and peeled salt 1 lb kale , about 1 large bunch, with the ribs removed and the leaves washed 1 1/4 cups low-fat milk 2[...]

1 1/2 lbs lean beef stew meat , cut into 1 inch cubes 2 lbs beef soup bones 1 quart fresh tomato , peeled and chopped 1 medium onion , chopped 4 potatoes ,[...]

1 large shallot , minced (I thinly sliced the shallots instead) 1/2 cup white wine (we sampled a quite lovely Oregon pinot gris) 1 cup heavy cream 4 large[...]

1/2-1 lb stewing beef (cubed) or 1/2-1 lb veal (cubed) 1 onion (diced) 3 carrots (sliced) 1 parsley root, whole (optional) 1 bunch parsley , whole 2 tomatoes[...]