569 anytime ahead Recipes

this is a basic master muffin recipe that is fairly plain , so we recommend adding other flavorings or fruit . this recipe can easily be halved and doubled, if desired. if doubling the recipe, mix the batter in a large bowl and take care to evenly incorporate the flavorings. we prefer whole milk yogurt, although the recipe will work with low-fat or nonfat. when storing the batter overnight in the refrigerator, you can either put it in an airtight container or, if you have space, in a muffin tin covered with greased plastic wrap. you can substitute frozen blueberries for the fresh; they must be thawed, rinsed, and dried, but they do not need to be tossed with flour., serve right away : bake the muffins for 25 to 30 minutes, as described in step 5., unbleached all-purpose flour , plus 1 tbsp (separated ), baking powder, baking soda, salt, unsalted butter , softened, sugar, eggs, plain whole-milk yogurt, fresh blueberries, all-purpose flour

chopped sweet onion, chopped green pepper, dried oregano, garlic cloves -- minced, ground cumin, olive oil, kidney beans -- (16 oz) rinsed and drained, great northern beans -- (15-1/2 oz) rinsed and drained, pack pumpkin -- (15 oz), crushed tomatoes -- (15 oz), reduced-sodium chicken broth -- (14-1/2 oz), water, brown sugar, chili powder, pepper, cubed cooked turkey breast

shredded cooked turkey, salsa, divided, sour cream, diced green chilies, flour tortillas, cream of chicken soup, shredded mexican-blend cheese, toppings: shredded lettuce , chopped tomatoes (optional)

biscuit baking mix, shredded cheddar cheese, milk, margarine, melted, garlic powder

dark meat turkey pieces (wings and necks), vegetable oil, onion, chopped, celery ribs, chopped, chicken broth, chopped fresh parsley, butter, all-purpose flour, freshly ground pepper, poultry seasoning, rubbed sage

chopped peeled cucumbers, seedless red grapes, pineapple chunks, drained, chopped pecans, toasted, bacon ranch salad dressing

egg substitute, eggs, dried oregano, pepper, onion, chopped, garlic clove, minced, butter, tomatoes, chopped, crumbled feta cheese, capers, drained

chopped sweet onion, chopped green pepper, dried oregano, ground cumin, olive oil, garlic cloves, minced, kidney beans, rinsed and drained, great northern beans, rinsed and drained, pack pumpkin, crushed tomatoes, reduced-sodium chicken broth, water, brown sugar, chili powder, pepper, cubed cooked turkey breast

favorite party food - great for anytime or party time., prep time : 10 minutes, cook time : 12 minutes, chicken wings, split and tips discarded, redhot original sauce (or more to taste), butter or margarine, melted, blue cheese salad dressing (optional), celery sticks (optional), beer (not optional) to drink

corn chips, corn nuts, smarties candies, pretzel, raisins, banana chips, chocolate chips, marshmallows

orange juice, ripe banana, fresh strawberries (can use other fruits such as peaches) or 1 cup frozen strawberries (can use other fruits such as peaches), low-fat plain yogurt or 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt, ice cubes

english muffins, sliced in half, toasted, butter, softened, horseradish cream, drained, chopped fresh chives (optional), apricot preserves , non-sugar or, orange marmalade , non-sugar, canadian bacon (warmed ), cheddar cheese, room temp or, swiss cheese, room temp, apple, cored, cut into 4 (1/4-inch)

shredded frozen hash browns or o brien potatoes, thawed and drained, butter, melted, eggs, beaten, milk, diced cooked ham, diced green onions, shredded cheddar, salt and freshly ground black pepper

bacon cut into lardons, butter, head celery hearts chopped small, white onions chopped small, chopped clams small cans, clam juice bottled, baking potatoes extra large, dried thyme generous, heavy cream, whole milk, head italian flat leaf parsley rough chop

granola, low-fat milk, frozen peaches, brown sugar, cornstarch, ground cinnamon, orange zest, ground nutmeg, vegetable cooking spray, plain fat-free yogurt

cucumbers, sliced, onions, thinly sliced, minced fresh dill or 1 tbsp dill weed, sugar, white vinegar, water, salt

risotto with sausage and cranberry beans, make risotto , you absolutely must use a specific type of rice called arborio rice (carnaroli and vialone nano are also used, some say superior, but are more difficult to find). these types of rice release starch when stirred in a liquid; it is this process which makes risotto, otherwise you just have a starchy mess of mush. these types of rice are identified by their fat round grains and pearly appearance. they can be used to make other sorts of rice dishes, such as pilaf, but other types of rice cannot be used for risotto. arborio is no longer that much of a specialty product; it can be found in most large, well-stocked grocery stores in the italian section. or sometimes, misguidedly, in the asian section., okay , so now we have the rice. you will also need some good, low-salt stock or broth - it should be low-salt not for health reasons, but because a good deal of it will evaporate, leaving its salt behind, and i like to have more control over the salt in a dish. it can be homemade, but i m not going to be a snob about it because, in truth, we go through gallons of store-bought stock in this household and i don tsp see that changing anytime soon. furthermore, risotto is actually a dish which can be whipped up out of thin air when it seems as though you have nothing to eat, as long as you have butter, rice, stock, maybe a few herbs, and some leftover parmesan. i like the kind of stock purchased in tetrapak cartons, because they are resealable and can be put in the fridge and used as needed. if you really want to use homemade but you don tsp have time to make stock or don tsp like the aroma of roasting bones in your house (i don tsp blame you), you can buy really great stock at north market poultry and game - it is expensive, but can be diluted with a 2- or 3-to-1 ratio of water to stock, so it stretches. my general guideline is to plan on 1/4 cup dry rice per person, and about 4 cups of stock to 1 cup of rice. of course, this isn tsp exact and will vary depending on your elevation and the phases of the moon, but it s a good place to start. i usually just use 4 cups of stock and then dilute with water or wine (or sometimes beer, if that s all i have) if i feel i m going to run out., well, we have rice and stock covered, now we just need our setup: place the stock in a saucepan on your rear burner, bring to a simmer, and leave it there with a 6-8 oz ladle in, and place a large, wide saute pan (must be really large, plan that your rice will at least quadruple in size) or dutch oven on the burner in front. get out your favorite wooden spoon and flex your stirring arm., nice thing about using sausage is it s so full of flavor you can leave out the usual onion/garlic/shallot/celery nonsense if you re tired and don tsp feel like chopping. furthermore, sausage goes from the freezer to the pan without suffering too much. okay, let s go, risotto with sausage and cranberry beans - serves 4, links italian sausage , or 1 lb bulk (or hot, or a combination - definitely with some fennel), casings removed, cooked cranberry beans or 1 can white beans, drained, arborio rice, beef , chicken or vegetable stock, butter, freshly, finely grated parmesan cheese , plus more for garnish, an oz) flat-leaf parsley, chopped finely, lemon juice , or juice from 1/2 lemon, salt and black pepper to taste, red pepper flakes to taste, optional, good balsamic vinegar , optional