216 best good Recipes

leftover ham , chopped in a food processor, diced celery, minced sweet onion, dijon mustard, hard-boiled eggs, diced, hot pickle relish, drained, good quality mayonnaise

elbow macaroni, extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (do not use pre shredded it s not as good), milk, eggs, butter, salt and pepper

flour, olive oil, onions finely chopped, fresh garlic -to your taste-i like lots, so put in approx. 6 minced cloves, chopped bell pepper , and celery, whole chicken , cooked deboned and chopped in medium to large pieces, approx 24 oz) smoked sausage (cajun is the best ), chicken stock-this is approx ., chopped green onion, parsley, cajun spice (tony cachere s) or approx each: 1 tsp cayanne pepper, 1 tsp black pepper, 2 tsp salt

whole chickens, warm melted butter, vegetable oil, seasoning salt (can use less ), garlic powder (use if you are a garlic-lover or use onion powder) (optional), fresh ground black pepper (to taste), cold butter, divided, onion (cut into quarters ), celery rib, coarsley chopped (can use a large whole lemon or two in place of the , see option on recipe heading), reduced-sodium chicken broth (makes a good base for gravy and stops the drippings from burning, can use more if desired)

good-quality white bread, crusts removed, butter (for frying ), peeled cooked shrimp (fresh is best ) or 300 g prawns (fresh is best), mayonnaise, dijon mustard, chopped fresh dill (and extra for garnishing), fish roe (bleak or whitefish), lemon, quartered

whole chicken, cut into 6 or 8 pieces, oil, butter or 1 tbsp margarine, garlic cloves, minced, dry oregano, celery, chopped, chicken stock, tomato paste, mushrooms, green pepper, chopped (good if you like green pepper taste, i don tsp use it) (optional)

flour tortillas, cream cheese, softened, mayonnaise (hellman s is best!), diced green chilies, drained, tomato, seeded and finely chopped, chopped green onions (can use white onions), minced fresh garlic cloves (or to taste), chili powder, salt

hazelnut-flavored liqueur (frangelico is brand name, but generic works as well), raspberry liqueur (razzmatazz is popular at my bar), vanilla vodka (smirnoff vanilla tastes best), drops vanilla extract

salt, eggplants (each about 1 lb and 2 oz), peanut or corn oil, for deep frying, peanut or corn oil, whole hot dried red chiles, whole brown mustard seeds, garlic, finely chopped, good-quality whole tomatoes, finely chopped, with the liquid, fresh curry leaves , if available (use basil as an alternative with a different flavor), chickpeas, drained and rinsed or 12 oz cooked and drained, salt, ground cumin, ground coriander, ground turmeric, plain yogurt, salt, ground cumin seeds, thick tamarind paste, sugar, salt, ground roasted cumin seeds, a little extra salt and freshly ground pepper, fresh mint or cilantro leaves, for garnishing

pumpkin, whole wheat flour, cinnamon, baking powder, egg whites, skim milk, splenda sugar substitute

garlic cloves, brown onion, carrot, stalk celery, olive oil, lean ground beef, beef stock, about 3 cubes (good quality !), red wine, chopped peeled roma tomatoes, tomato passata or 1 (400 g) can tomato puree, sugar, parsley, salt and pepper

olive oil, butter, boneless skinless chicken legs , cut into pieces, leeks, trimmed, washed and sliced into 1/2 inch pieces, carrots, peeled and roughly chopped, celery, finely sliced, dried thyme or 2 -3 sprigs fresh thyme, flour, white wine, milk, sea salt, fresh ground black pepper, good pork sausage, puff pastry, egg

light mayonnaise (i use best foods or hellman s), apple cider vinegar, water, mustard, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, black pepper, salt

olive oil, fresh sage leaves, red onions, peeled and chopped, celery, trimmed and chopped, carrots, peeled and chopped, garlic, peeled and chopped, fresh rosemary , leaves picked, fresh red chile, to taste, seeded and finely chopped, sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, butternut squash , onion squash, or musque de provence, halved, deseeded and cut into chunks, good-quality chicken or vegetable stock, extra-virgin olive oil, extra-virgin olive oil, ciabatta bread, chunk parmesan , for grating

good quality jasmine rice, yellow bell pepper, finely diced, dried currant, yellow onion, chopped (vidalia works best), eggplant, diced (or 1/2 of a large), mushroom, chopped (portabello work best), sun-dried tomato (chopped ), fresh garlic cloves, minced, extra virgin olive oil, fresh mint, chopped (do not sub for dried!), fresh dill, chopped (do not sub for dried!), salt and pepper

best quality minced beef, milk, good white bread, thick slices, crusts removed, olives or sunflower oil, onion, finely chopped, garlic cloves, crushed, cm fresh gingerroot, plain flour , to coat, lemon , rind of, grated, chopped herbs , thyme, coriander, parsley, egg, salt and black pepper, olive oil, onions or 2 fat shallots, finely chopped, garlic cloves, crushed, chopped tomatoes, sugar, tomato puree, basil leaves , torn and whole, good squeeze lemon juice, salt and black pepper

good sized potatoes, onion, butter, cream of chicken or cream of celery soup, soup cans of milk (whole milk is best), white pepper, salt, kielbasa (optional)