The Sexy Forever Recipe Bible (11 page)

Place all the ingredients in a stockpot and add water to cover. Bring to a boil, then turn down to lowest heat. Cover and simmer on the lowest possible setting for about 3 hours.

Strain the broth and discard all other ingredients. Put the broth in the refrigerator and let fat harden on top, about 4 hours. Skim the fat off the top when cooled, and discard.

MAKES 2 QUARTS

quick rich broth

PROTEIN, VEGETABLES
DETOX, LEVEL 1, LEVEL 2

One 5- to 6-pound chicken

1 veal bone

1 beef bone

1 piece pancetta

1 bunch celery, cut into pieces

1 red onion

2 tomatoes

1 head garlic, unpeeled

6 dried bay leaves

6 sprigs fresh thyme

1 teaspoon black peppercorns

Sea salt

Remove any fatty parts of the chicken. Rinse the bird and place in a large stockpot with all the other ingredients except the salt, and add 8 cups water. Bring to a gentle boil over medium-high heat. Turn down the heat and skim any foam from the top. Simmer for about 1 hour. Strain the broth through a fine sieve. Remove the chicken and set aside for another meal. Discard the meat and vegetables.

Season with salt. Store the broth in containers in the refrigerator or freezer. When the broth is thoroughly chilled, fat will rise to the top and harden. Remove all the fat and discard.

MAKES ABOUT 8 CUPS

FOR LEVEL 2
 Add 2 carrots for extra flavor.

vegetable stock

VEGETABLES
DETOX, LEVEL 1, LEVEL 2

2 heads garlic, unpeeled

4 medium onions, halved

5 leeks, washed and roughly chopped

1 bunch flat-leaf parsley

1 bunch thyme

5 dried bay leaves

5 celery stalks

25 black peppercorns

In a large stockpot, combine all the ingredients and 8 cups of water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 3 hours. Strain and discard the vegetables and peppercorns.

MAKES ABOUT 6 CUPS

FOR LEVEL 2
 Add 5 carrots for extra flavor.

roasted vegetable stock

VEGETABLES
DETOX, LEVEL 1, LEVEL 2