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fresh basil (i can usually grab a package for $2.00 at my local latino grocery store) - just rinse really well., garlic cloves-minced, water -or less (optional is making a less calorie version + 4 tbsp olive oil), olive oil -or less (i happen to have spanish olive oil which provides a little extra taste similar to that of extra virgin olive oil.), walnuts, freshly grated parmesan cheese (it doesn tsp have to be parmegiano reggiano which is super expensive - but do not use that stuff from the green can people - oh you know exactly what i am talking about) - and grating it yourself also saves on money. i can usually get a decent brand for $5-6 dollars a good sized wedge that lasts me a month from the cheese section at the large grocery store- and i use slivers of it over salads, and any pasta dishes., kosher or sea salt & freshly cracked pepper, equipment needed, blender or food processor (i have made pesto in both successfully), cutting board, paper towels or clean hand towels

water, sugar snap peas, trimmed, uncooked fusilli or rotini, butter, sea scallops (halved if large), garlic cloves, minced, dry white wine, style 1/3-less-fat cream cheese, fat-free , less-sodium chicken broth, fresh lemon juice, salt, freshly ground black pepper, sliced fresh basil

coconut milk (divided use ), red curry paste (mae ploy), shrimp, peeled and deveined, water (less for a thick curry), canned bamboo shoots, drained, sugar, paprika, thai fish sauce, thai fish sauce, salt (or to taste), red bell pepper, sliced, green bell pepper, sliced, asian sweet basil, steamed rice

olive oil, sliced leek (about 3 large), yellow bell peppers, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch strips, fat-free , less-sodium chicken broth, grated lemon rind, fresh lemon juice, less-fat cream cheese, hot cooked orecchiette pasta (about 3/4 lb uncooked ), salt, freshly ground black pepper, grated fresh parmesan cheese, chopped fresh chives, sliced fresh basil, pine nuts, toasted

sun-dried tomatoes , packed without oil, boiling water, uncooked farfalle (bow tie pasta), chopped broccoli, garlic clove, minced, shrimp, peeled and deveined, fat-free , less-sodium chicken broth, less-fat cream cheese, dried basil, grated fresh parmesan cheese, fresh lemon juice

eggplants, peeled , sliced lengthwise into 1/4 inch noodle-like strips, cooking spray (olive oil spray is best ), salt and pepper, ground sirloin or 1 1/2 lbs turkey breast or 1 1/2 lbs italian sausage, olive oil, onions, chopped, chopped garlic, red pepper, chopped, sliced mushrooms, italian seasoning (or mix of oregano , basil and thyme), fennel seed (optional), salt and pepper, red pepper flakes (if you dare!) (optional), frozen chopped spinach, red wine (optional) or 1 cup vodka (optional), tomato sauce (or large jar sugar free sauce if you can find it), diced tomatoes (for less sugar, 3 chopped roma tomatoes), low-fat ricotta cheese, eggs, green onions, chopped, shredded lowfat mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese

ground beef, onion, chopped fine, garlic powder or 1 tbsp about 6 fresh minced garlic clove, dry red wine, hot pepper flakes (more or less ), brown sugar, basil, oregano, rosemary, salt (or less ), black pepper, tomato sauce, tomato paste, water , for thinning to desired consistency if needed

ground beef, onion, chopped small, green peppers , chopped in 1 inch spuares, garlic cloves, minced, stalk celery, chopped small, prepared brown rice, salt (more or less to taste), ground black pepper, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato ketchup, tomato juice, sugar (more or less to taste), basil

uncooked lasagna noodles (i always cook up more), mozzarella cheese, slices (can use more or less , and make certain to use a good-quality mozzarella cheese), parmesan cheese, italian sausage (casings removed , use milk or spicy, can use 1-1/2 lb), crushed red pepper flakes (or to taste, you may omit if using spicy sausages), onion, chopped, fresh minced garlic, dried basil, dried oregano, tomato paste (can use 2 cans if desired for a richer sauce), crushed tomatoes, canned tomato sauce, water, seasoning salt (more if needed) or 1 tbsp white salt (more if needed), ground black pepper (or to taste), sugar (more if needed), oil, onion, finely chopped, fresh minced garlic, ricotta cheese (can use half ricotta and creamed cottage cheese), parmesan cheese, cream cheese (very soft ), eggs, slightly beaten, shredded mozzarella cheese, seasoning salt (or to taste), ground black pepper (or to taste)

warm water, sun-dried tomato sprinkles, fat-free , less-sodium chicken broth, less-fat cream cheese, chopped fresh basil, salt, coarsely ground black pepper, hot cooked gemelli pasta

tuna (works with salmon & chicken too), mayonnaise (more or less to your tastes ), basil pesto, tomato, thinly sliced, mozzarella cheese (more or less to your tastes ), bread, toasted

egg whites, american cheese, red onion, chili powder (or less ), dry basil (or less )

whole allspice, x 1-inch) orange rind strips, thyme sprig, bay leaf, dried hot red chile, olive oil, chopped onion (about 1 large), chopped celery (about 2 stalks ), garlic cloves, minced, dry white wine or fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth, diced tomatoes , un-drained, clam juice, fat-free , less-sodium chicken broth, fennel seeds, saffron threads, loosely packed fresh basil leaves, olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic cloves, peeled and halved, halibut fillet, cut into pieces, sea scallops, shrimp, peeled and deveined

balsamic vinegar (cooking variety not finishing quality), extra virgin olive oil, dried basil (more or less to taste), garlic clove, finely minced, honey, shredded parmesan cheese (more or less to taste), kosher salt

sirloin steak, uncooked wide rice stick noodles, sliced yellow onion, cardamom pods, garlic halved, peeled fresh ginger thinly sliced, star anise, fat-free , less-sodium beef broth, water, less-sodium soy sauce, brown sugar, fish sauce, baby bok choy leaves, snow peas trimmed, fresh thai chile thinly sliced into rings, fresh bean sprouts, fresh basil leaves, fresh mint leaves, lime wedges

water, chopped leek (about 1 large), chopped onion, chopped carrot, chopped celery, grated peeled fresh ginger, crushed coriander seeds, fennel seeds, ground turmeric, garlic cloves, minced, fat-free , less-sodium chicken broth, serrano chiles, bay leaf, salt, freshly ground black pepper, skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, salsa verde, minced fresh cilantro, fresh lime juice, minced fresh basil, minced fresh flat-leaf parsley, minced fresh tarragon, olive oil, chopped serrano chile, freshly ground black pepper, salt, garlic cloves, minced, olive oil, chopped shallots, grated peeled fresh ginger, ground cumin, freshly ground black pepper, salt, garlic cloves, minced, sliced peeled kohlrabi, radishes, sliced, fat-free , less-sodium chicken broth, halved baby bok choy

roasted whole chicken (either bought from the grocery store or home baked), corn tortillas (i like white, use more or less depending on the chicken), green enchilada sauce (i use la victoria), canned diced green chiles, mexican blend cheese (more or less , depending how cheesy you like it), basil, mexican seasoning (use judgment since chicken sizes vary ), salt and pepper, vegetable oil (use more or less )

chopped onion, garlic cloves, minced, less-fat pork sausage, water, tomato paste, salt, freshly ground black pepper, divided, frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, partially thawed, shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, halved, fat-free , less-sodium chicken broth, sliced fresh basil, grated fresh parmesan cheese