47 basic top Recipes

tomatoes, garlic cloves, minced, shallot, minced, fresh basil leaf, chopped, fresh lemon juice, sea salt, black pepper, olive oil

russet potatoes, butter, seasoning salt, pepper, chives, imitation bacon bits or 1/2 tbsp cooked bacon, sour cream

green beans , topped and tailed, chickpeas, drained and rinsed, red kidney beans, drained and rinsed, cannellini beans, drained and rinsed, corn kernels, drained and rinsed, spring onions, sliced, red capsicum, finely chopped, celery ribs, chopped, gherkins, chopped, chopped mint, chopped flat leaf parsley, favourite basic vinaigrette, dijon mustard, garlic clove, crushed

russet potatoes, peeled and diced, pork or chicken stock (recommended: kitchen basics), scallions, finely chopped, ribs celery with leafy tops, chopped, white wine vinegar, sugar, prepared horseradish, extra-virgin olive oil, celery seed , optional, a generous handful dill, chopped, salt and freshly ground black pepper

lean ground beef, chopped yellow onion, sliced leek, chopped celery, peeled, finely chopped carrots, chopped fresh thyme (stems and leaves ), chopped fresh tarragon (stems and leaves ), chopped fresh parsley (stems and leaves ), garlic, peeled and smashed, fresh ground black pepper, egg whites, lightly beaten, chicken stock, defatted, sour cream, for garnish, chopped chives, for garnish, lemon slices, for garnish, toast points, for garnish, diced seeded tomato and finely shredded basil leaves, sliced mushrooms and minced fresh parsley or chervil, bread rounds topped with finely shredded parmesan and toasted, diced carrots and fresh peas, shredded savory crepes, lettuce/chervil chiffonade, shredded leeks lightly sauteed in butter

pizza sauce, grated mozzarella cheese, dried italian herb seasoning or 1 tbsp fresh mixed italian herbs

basic microwave risotto, chilled, japanese breadcrumbs (panko), olive oil, toppings: freshly grated parmesan cheese , chopped fresh basil, marinara sauce

basic pasta dough , recipe follows, extra-virgin olive oil, onion, finely chopped, fresh pork sausage, ground beef, canned tomatoes with juices, crushed, fresh hot chile pepper, finely chopped, eggs, freshly grated caciocavallo or pecorino romano, plus more for topping pasta, all-purpose flour, extra-large eggs, extra-virgin olive oil

egg whites, caster sugar, cornflour, white vinegar, cream , whipped, banana, sliced, strawberries, sliced, kiwi fruits, sliced, passion fruit

cheddar cheese or 450 g velveeta cheese, shredded, heavy cream, elbow macaroni, butter

wheat bran, milk, egg, olive oil, whole wheat pastry flour, maple syrup, baking powder, cinnamon, cocoa powder, maple syrup, butter, ginger

recipe basic pizza dough , recipe follows, milk chocolate chunks, for topping, white chocolate chunks, for topping, marshmallows, for topping, banana slices, for topping, peanut butter, for topping, chocolate covered candies, for topping (recommended : m&m s), recipe courtesy paula deen , 2008, warm water, active dry yeast (recommended : rapidrise), salt, bread flour, olive oil, plus more for bowl, cornmeal, for pan

eggplants, peeled and cut into 1/2 lengthwise, salt and freshly ground black pepper, eggs, freshly grated pecorino or parmigiano-reggiano, chopped fresh parsley leaves, currants , soaked in warm water for 10 minutes, drained, pine nuts, fresh large roughly cut bread crumbs, plus extra for breading, extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling and frying, basic tomato sauce , recipe follows, chopped fresh chiles, chopped fennel tops , about the tops of 2 fennel bulbs, extra-virgin olive oil, spanish onion, 1/4-inch dice, garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced, chopped fresh thyme leaves, or 1 tbsp dried, carrot, finely grated, peeled whole tomatoes , crushed by hand and juices reserved, salt

tart pastry (makes 12 tartlets), flour, unsalted butter, cold, cubed, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, basic custard topping, whisk together, whole egg, egg yolk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, cinnamon to taste

easy pizza dough, turkey sausage, casings removed, basic tomato sauce, shredded italian three-cheese blend, toppings: grated parmesan cheese , sliced fresh mozzarella, turkey pepperoni, dried italian seasoning

swiss chard or beet tops, rinsed, chopped and boiled 20 minutes and cooled, ricotta cheese, freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano plus 1/2 cup, eggs, freshly grated nutmeg, recipe basic pasta, rolled to thinnest setting, recipe follows, unsalted butter, unbleached all-purpose flour plus 1/2 cup, extra large eggs, olive oil

whole milk, granulated sugar, cornstarch, peppermint extract, egg , plus 1 yolk, white chocolate, finely chopped, chocolate chips, plus more for topping, cold heavy cream, sugar, peppermint extract, basic chocolate cake, baked and cooled