108 basic using Recipes

  • Basic Mashed Potatoes With Four Power Ups
    basic mashed potatoes, russet potatoes, peeled and diced and
    14 More
    basic mashed potatoes, russet potatoes, peeled and diced, yukon gold potatoes, peeled and diced, butter, heavy cream, salt and ground black pepper, to taste, place both varieties of potatoes in a large pot ., add enough cold water to cover the potatoes by about 1 inch., bring to a boil over high heat, then lower to medium-high to maintain a low boil., cook until tender , about 25 minutes., meanwhile , during the final 5 to 10 minutes of cooking, in a small saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the butter and cream. once the butter melts, mix well and set aside., drain the potatoes. if you have a potato ricer , use it to rice the potatoes into the cooking pot. alternatively, use a large spoon to force the potatoes through the holes in the strainer, or return them to the pot whole and use a masher., season the potatoes with salt and pepper., use an electric mixer or whisk to lightly beat the potatoes. whip in half of the butter and cream mixture, then continue adding more to reach desired consistency., season with salt and pepper.
    25 min, 16 ingredients
  • Basic Vinaigrette Dressing With 8 Variations
    oil (i prefer extra-virgin olive ) and
    33 More
    oil (i prefer extra-virgin olive ), vinegar (white , cider, wine, ..., not balsamic), salt, black pepper (i prefer fresh-ground ), basic vinaigrette (use evoo and red wine vinegar), minced garlic, crushed red pepper flakes (optional), basic vinaigrette (use canola or corn oil and cider vinegar), crumbled bacon, minced onion, celery seed (optional), prepared mustard (optional), brown sugar or 1 -3 tsp another sweetener, to taste, italian vinaigrette, prepared mustard (i recommend dijon or spicy brown), honey (optional) or 1 -3 tsp another sweetener, to taste (optional), basic vinaigrette, mayonnaise or 2 -3 tbsp sour cream or 2 -3 tbsp plain yogurt, basic creamy vinaigrette dressing, grated parmesan cheese, fresh ground black pepper (to taste), basic creamy vinaigrette dressing, garlic clove, put through press, fresh ground black pepper, olive oil (i prefer extra-virgin), lemon juice, oregano, minced garlic, oil (i prefer extra-virgin olive ), balsamic vinegar, minced garlic
    15 min, 34 ingredients
  • Basic Gravy (W/O Pan Drippings)
    butter or 3 tbsp margarine, all-purpose flour and
    4 More
    butter or 3 tbsp margarine, all-purpose flour, campbells condensed beef broth (flavor of your choice, i usually use beef) or 1 (10 1/2 oz) can condensed chicken broth (flavor of your choice, i usually use beef) or 1 (10 1/2 oz) can condensed vegetable broth, undiluted (flavor of your choice, i usually use beef), worcestershire sauce , to taste, garlic powder (do not use garlic salt... results will be too salty), ground pepper (to taste)
    5 min, 6 ingredients
  • Basic Crepes
    eggs, salt, unbleached all purpose flour and
    2 More
    eggs, salt, unbleached all purpose flour, more) milk (do not use low-fat or nonfat), melted butter
    5 ingredients
  • Basic Fried Rice
    cooked rice (white or brown ), onion (diced ) and
    5 More
    cooked rice (white or brown ), onion (diced ), mushrooms (diced ), egg (scrambled ), diced chicken or 1 cup shrimp or 1 cup pork or 1 cup beef, soy sauce (more if you want), brown sauce (i use gravy master)
    20 min, 7 ingredients
  • Basic Cold Cream
    borax ( is a natural chemical substance found on alkaline... and
    4 More
    borax ( is a natural chemical substance found on alkaline lakeshores. because it is a mild alkali it g), mineral water, mineral oil (or use olive oil, which doesn tsp feel as heavy), grated beeswax, drops lavender oil (optional) or 1 tsp rose water (optional also)
    15 min, 5 ingredients
  • Basic Crepe Batter
    eggs, low-fat milk (you can use other fat contents) and
    3 More
    eggs, low-fat milk (you can use other fat contents), plain flour, salt, butter, melted or 2 tbsp vegetable oil
    11 min, 5 ingredients
  • Basic Cheese Sauce
    butter, flour, salt, cayenne pepper, dry mustard, milk and
    1 More
    butter, flour, salt, cayenne pepper, dry mustard, milk, old cheddar cheese, grated (i usually use medium)
    10 min, 7 ingredients
  • Basic Crepe Recipe
    flour, extra-fine sugar (if using for sweet fillings ) and
    5 More
    flour, extra-fine sugar (if using for sweet fillings ), salt, whole eggs, milk, unsalted butter, melted
    2 min, 7 ingredients
  • Basic Trifle Recipe
    pre-made cake and
    6 More
    pre-made cake, instant pudding mix (i use bird s custard mix), frozen fruit or 2 (1 lb) bags fresh fruit, sugar, cream, fresh fruit (to garnish ), sherry wine or 1/3 cup juice or 1/3 cup water
    2 hour 45 min, 7 ingredients
  • Basic Potato Wedges
    potatoes (use large ), olive oil , to taste and
    1 More
    potatoes (use large ), olive oil , to taste, sea salt , to taste
    30 min, 3 ingredients
  • Basic Steak Sandwich
    sirloin steak (cooked medium rare, but you can cook it as... and
    7 More
    sirloin steak (cooked medium rare, but you can cook it as you like), barbecue sauce, salt, pepper, yellow onion (small), mushroom, vegetable oil (you may use your preferred cooking oil if you don tsp like ), bread (i like using 6-inch toasted sub)
    35 min, 8 ingredients
  • Basic White Bread Basic White Bread
    active dry yeast, warm water and
    6 More
    active dry yeast, warm water, milk, scalded ( i use soymilk), sugar, shortening ( i use non hydrogenated ), salt ( i use original no , sodium free alternative), cold water, all- purpose flour ( i use bread flour)
    52 min, 8 ingredients
  • Basic Quick Bread Basic Quick Bread
    flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and
    6 More
    flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, brown sugar (i use splenda blend), granulated sugar (i use splenda ), butter, softened, eggs, vanilla, milk
    57 min, 10 ingredients
  • Basic Yummy Quiche Basic Yummy Quiche
    eggs beaten, half and half (i use fat free) and
    5 More
    eggs beaten, half and half (i use fat free), salt and pepper to taste, bacon cooked crisp and crumbled, onion chopped, shredded swiss cheese, ready to bake pie shell ( i use pillsbury )
    40 min, 7 ingredients
  • Basic Buckwheat Crepes- Vegan and Gluten-Free Basic Buckwheat Crepes- Vegan and Gluten-Free
    buckwheat flour, rice flour (use a finely milled flour) and
    5 More
    buckwheat flour, rice flour (use a finely milled flour), coconut oil (can use other oil of choice), soymilk (can use other milk if wished), arrowroot or 2 tsp tapioca starch, salt, oil, for pan frying
    45 min, 7 ingredients
  • Basic Biscotti Basic Biscotti
    all-purpose flour and
    7 More
    all-purpose flour, sugar - don tsp use splenda , doesn tsp work here. = ), baking powder, salt, almonds (slivered, sliced, or whole: see note ), eggs at room temperature, melted butter, extract - orange , lemon, almond or 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
    8 ingredients
  • Basic Fish Stock Basic Fish Stock
    fish trimmings (bones, head, and skin ) and
    7 More
    fish trimmings (bones, head, and skin ), onions, thinly sliced, chablis or other dry white wine, juice of 1 medium lemon, stems fresh parsley (do not use leaves), bay leaf, salt, white pepper
    8 ingredients




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