75 better your Recipes

prosciutto, salami, capicola, soppressata, pepperoni, mortadella , with pistachio nut, canned anchovy fillets, salmon, marinated artichoke hearts, pickled cherry peppers, roasted red peppers (better yet,, roast your own ), stalks celery hearts (cut into sticks) or 5 stalks fennel bulbs, hearts (cut into sticks), sun-dried tomatoes (in oil), pepperoncini peppers, marinated mushrooms, stuffed cherry peppers, stuffed with procuitto and provolone cheese, capers, caponata , eggplant spread, fresh tomatoes, sliced (or whole grape tomatoes), parmigiano-reggiano cheese, asiago cheese, provolone cheese, fontina cheese, fresh mozzarella cheese, breadsticks, italian bread, gourmet olives, deviled eggs, hard-boiled eggs, grilled vegetables, head romaine lettuce (leaves to line platter), extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, red wine vinegar

boneless skinless chicken breasts, shredded coconut (sweetened is fine ), cashews (raw is better ), chopped fresh cilantro, limes (or 1 large lemon, if you prefer), your favorite marinade (i.e. tequilla-lime, ginger-soy), egg, lightly beaten, flour, cooking oil, pan (for frying )

white vinegar, vegetable oil (i like olive oil better), water, garlic-crushed, brown sugar, worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, ground mustard see, salt -to your liking, chicken, combine all ingredients-except chicken-mix well and set aside., grill chicken until juices run clear when pierced with a fork., chicken from grill and coat each piece with prepared sauce, return chicken to grill and cook for an additional 3 minutes on each side., serve chicken with any remaining sauce for dipping.

gluten-free pasta, cooked (tinkyada brand is great), olive oil, gluten-free flour (i use sorghum or buckwheat), rice milk, butternut squash or 1/2 cup yam, pureed, soy cheddar cheese, cut into 1-inch chunks (follow your heart brand), tofutti better-than-cream-cheese (non-hydrogenated, in the yellow package), salt, paprika, pepper, garlic powder

basic brownie mix, any brand, vegetable oil, water, eggs, semisweet chocolate chips

flour, melted butter, powdered sugar, well-beaten eggs, baking powder, sugar, lemon juice, flour

whole tomatoes (without puree or juice is better for a thicker sauce), tomato paste, onion, minced, garlic cloves (or more to suit your taste), sugar, basil, oregano, parsley

pork loin, barbecue sauce (your favorite flavor is fine, but 1 with honey is better for this recipe.), onion, diced, salt, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, texas pete hot sauce

root beer, pork shoulder (boston butt), favorite bottled barbecue sauce (i prefer famous dave s sweet & zesty)

basic boiled asparagus ,recipe folows, extra-virgin olive oil, salt and pepper, truffle oil, your favorite mayonnaise, recipe courtesy james peterson , author vegetables, asparagus , the thicker the better, salt (for boiling water)

whole wheat onion rolls (if you can tsp find onion, that is fine. but you what a hearty stone ground or whole wheat bakery styl), baby arugula (1/2 cup per sandwich), heirloom tomatoes , you want 4 thick slices of each (i used 1 purple and 1 yellow, 2 different tastes, but use your favorite), onion, cut in 4 slices, balsamic vinegar (the more aged the better , but use the best you have. a store bought is fine if that is all you have ), olive oil (use regular vs extra virgin if possible, if not extra virgin will be fine), salt, pepper, mayonnaise (no miracle whip), olive (1/4 cup after they are chopped. i used a mix of green, black and kalamata, i usually have a jar or cup), fresh thyme, fine chopped, fresh basil, fine chopped, lemon zest, pepper

hearts romaine lettuce, jumbo fully cooked shrimp , from the seafood counter in market, rotisserie chicken , available in many markets, heaping tbsp reduced fat mayonnaise, garlic, crushed, lemon , zested and juiced, anchovy paste, optional (but it tastes better with it in. if you think you don tsp like anchovies, try them in this sauce. they just taste salty and yummy!), grated parmigiano-reggiano , a few handfuls, worcestershire sauce, coarse black pepper , eyeball the amount in the palm of your hand: 1 tsp is equal to about 1/3 of a palm full, extra-virgin olive oil , pour to the count of 4