1887 ala filomena version too Recipes

herb stuffing mix (i used roasted garlic flavor), frozen broccoli florets, thawed and drained, low-fat cream of mushroom soup, velveeta cheese (low fat versions) or 1 cup cheez whiz (low fat versions)

cooked chickpeas, oil or 1 tbsp ghee (use ghee for a richer, but non-vegan version; ghee is clarified butter), green chilies, chopped, ginger, peeled,finely chopped, red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, boiled peeled diced potatoes, salt , to taste, dried mango powder or 1/4 cup tamarind pulp, water, fresh coriander, chopped, cinnamon stick, ground, black peppercorns, ground

fish fillets (not too thick and no skin, 1 fillet per serving), salt, pepper, lemon, fresh green beans, water (salted), olive oil (extra-virgin)

olive oil , left over from frying fish if not too dark or 1/2 cup fresh, onion, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup), garlic cloves, finely chopped, bay leaf, chopped parsley, paprika or 1 tbsp smoked, cider vinegar or 1/2 cup red wine vinegar, coarse salt (to taste), white pepper or 1/4 tsp black pepper

butter, olive oil, garlic cloves, peeled and sliced in half , length-wise, chicken parts (if using only breasts, leave skin on), apples, peeled , core removed (medium large), apple cider (no apple juice, too sweet) or 1/4-1/2 cup brandy (no apple juice, too sweet), salt and pepper

chicken broth (use vegetable broth for vegetarian or vegan version) or 4 (14 1/2 oz) cans vegetable broth (use vegetable broth for vegetarian or vegan version), carrots, cleaned and cut into 2 inch lengths, onion, chopped, butter (or oil for vegans), curry powder, turmeric, ground ginger, cayenne pepper, cream (skip for vegans) (optional), salt and pepper

spanish chorizo , sausage links cut in 1/4-inch slices (the firm chorizo, mexican chorizo is the soft version), boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut in large pieces, pork chop , cut in cubes don tsp dice too fine (1-inch thickness, and yes i just ask the guy behind the meat counter for 1), ham , cut in cubes don tsp dice too fine (1/4-inch thickness, and yes again, i just get a slice from the deli), shrimp, peeled and tails on (personally i remove mine, but traditionally they are left on), cod, cut into large pieces (use could use halibut too, any firm white fish), clams , cherrystone if possible my seafood guy will always clean them for me (rinsed well in a pan of water), mussels , my seafood guy will always clean them for me (rinsed and cleaned well), bell peppers, cut in strips (i like to use 1 green and 1 red pepper), scallions, chopped (green and white parts ), onion, chopped, minced garlic, olive oil, arborio rice, chicken broth , sometimes i use a bit more broth (stock if you have home made would be even better), saffron, fresh parsley, chopped, bay leaf, white wine, lemon juice, frozen peas, salt, pepper, lemon wedge, parsley

scallops, mushrooms, sliced not too thin (see note ) or 3 -4 oz canned mushrooms, sliced and drained, dry white wine, butter, flour, salt, cheddar cheese, shredded, mashed potatoes, butter, egg

ground chicken (not too lean) or 1 lb turkey (not too lean), maple syrup, sage, sage, parsley, thyme, allspice, onion powder, garlic powder, fennel seed, hot paprika, pepper, salt, celery salt, ginger, apple, grated (about 1/2 of a granny smith), hazelnuts, chopped (or whole , shelled pistachios), golden raisin (optional)

thousand island dressing (can use regular or any of the light versions), cream cheese (can also substitute with light version)

honey, brown sugar, butter (for the lower fat version) or 1 1/2 cups applesauce (for the lower fat version), shortening, peanut butter, eggs, vanilla, whole wheat flour, flour, baking soda, baking powder, chocolate chips (optional), chopped nuts (optional), raisins (optional), dried unsweetened coconut (you can add whatever you want) (optional), oatmeal (depends on how much you like )

mashed potatoes , made from instant, olive oil, ground chuck or 2 1/2 lbs ground sirloin, not too lean but not too fatty, garlic cloves, chopped, bay leaves, flour, beef stock, chopped tomatoes, frozen peas and carrots, frozen pearl onions, chopped fresh parsley

short-grain rice, butter, light cream (about 15% fat), salt, brown sugar, vanilla extract, ground nutmeg

onion, minced (red is best ), garlic clove, minced, lemon juice, mustard (dark, spicy ), celery, finely chopped, major grey s chutney (or your favorite , homemade version of thick, mango and ginger chutney), mayonnaise, eggs, hard-boiled and chopped, salt, pepper, almonds, chopped (whole , salted)

store bought pizza dough , preferably whole wheat, pastrami, sliced into strips (i like the store bought light versions), sauerkraut, store bought, thousand island dressing , a store bought light version, bread and butter pickles, sliced thinly (i like the zesty flavored ones), lowfat swiss cheese (4 slices), flour

cooked chicken, condensed golden mushroom soup, sour cream (substitute plain yogurt for low fat version), mozzarella cheese (skim mozzarella for low fat version), ritz crackers

beets, olive oil, kosher salt, ground black pepper, baby arugula, granny smith apple (thin sliced ), anjou pears (thin sliced ), red onion (small cut in half and thin sliced ), chopped pecans , not too fine rough chopped (1/4 for a garnish), gorgonzola, duck breasts, olive oil, kosher salt, ground black pepper, anjou pear (ripe, peeled and mashed with a fork), shallot, diced fine, rice wine vinegar (apple cider vinegar will work, the rice wine is a much better taste), apple cider (apple juice will work), olive oil, garlic, minced, dijon mustard, fresh thyme, kosher salt, ground black pepper

whole wheat flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda, salt, nonfat soymilk, water, vinegar, margarine (i use earth balance), low-fat cheddar cheese (use vegan version, like vegan gourmet)