4463 bites ahead Recipes

red potatoes (key ingredient for this, as they are much moister than russets), each wrapped in foil and baked until done (400 degrees for about 1 hour, just until soft when gently squeezed). when done, remove from foil and let them set out to cool down enough to handle, or make them ahead of time and keep in refrigerator (once cooled) until ready to use., smoked ham, cubed into bite size pieces (ask the deli to slice a 3/4 slice of smoked ham if you don tsp have any ham leftovers to use - be sure to use smoked, not honey, ham), tb butter, tb flour, teapsoon garlic powder (don tsp use garlic salt since there s plenty of salt in the ham and butter - you can mince a couple fresh garlic cloves, if you prefer), crazy mixed-up salt (about 1 tsp), pepper (about 1/2 tsp), half-and-half (gives you a richer sauce than milk), grated gruyere cheese, grated velvetta cheese, some thin butter slivers for topping

chocolate refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough (yes, all-chocolate cookie dough ), cream cheese, softened to room temperature, sweetened condensed milk, egg, peppermint extract (about 10-12 drops ), drops chocolate extract, chocolate chip

make ahead cookie mix, brown sugar, shortening, peanut butter, vanilla extract, egg

make ahead cookie mix, white sugar, butter, vanilla extract, egg, chopped walnuts, raisins, maraschino cherries, chopped, maraschino cherries, halved

make ahead cookie mix, brown sugar, butter, vanilla extract, egg, semisweet chocolate chips, chopped walnuts

make ahead cookie mix, brown sugar, white sugar, butter, vanilla extract, chopped walnuts, egg, sugar for decoration

canola oil, for frying, bisquick, water, hot sauce (recommended : franks buffalo wing sauce), boneless, skinless chicken breast cut into small bite-sized pieces, blue cheese dressing, refrigerated, scallions, finely chopped, coarse black pepper , 1/3 palm full, celery

boneless skinless chicken thighs (i think breast meat is too dry for this recipe) or 1 lb other boneless skinless chicken pieces, cut in bite-size chunks (i think breast meat is too dry for this recipe), soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic powder, powdered ginger, dried onion flakes, bourbon (like jim beam), white wine

garlic cloves, bay leaves, port wine (ruby or tawny), extra-virgin olive oil, cider vinegar, sweet paprika, sea salt , plus more to taste, chicken thigh, boneless, skinless, cut into bite-size chunks (about 1-inch dice ), cilantro, chopped, onion, finely diced

honey, peeled minced fresh ginger, fresh lemon juice, cider vinegar, low sodium soy sauce, dark sesame oil, grated orange rind, worcestershire sauce, garlic cloves, minced, boneless skinless chicken thighs , cut into bite-sized pieces (about 16 thighs), salt, black pepper, cornstarch, water, sesame seeds, toasted (optional)

chicken breasts, boneless skinless , cubed into bite sized pieces, own marinara sauce (or whichever 1 you re comfortable with), tomatoes, diced, garlic cloves, minced, yellow onion, diced, butter, olive oil, and extra to fry chicken in, dried oregano, breadcrumbs, flour, egg wash (eggs beaten in water or milk), mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, salt and pepper, angel hair pasta (optional)

honey, minced ginger, fresh lemon juice, cider vinegar, low sodium soy sauce, dark sesame oil, grated orange peel, worcestershire sauce, garlic cloves (minced ), boneless skinless chicken thighs (cut into bite sized pieces), salt, pepper, cornstarch, water, toasted sesame seeds

honey, minced peeled fresh ginger, fresh lemon juice, cider vinegar, low sodium soy sauce, dark sesame oil, grated orange rind, worcestershire sauce, garlic cloves, minced, chicken thighs , cut into bite-sized pieces, salt, black pepper, cornstarch, water, sesame seeds, toasted (optional)

balsamic vinegar, extra-virgin olive oil, salt and pepper, sharp provolone, cut into pieces or crumbled into large pieces (sharp cheese like this can break up really easily), bocconcini , bite sized pieces of mozzarella, plain or marinated, drained then halved with knife or kitchen scissors, whole roasted red peppers, drained and cut into pieces with knife or scissors, carrots, chopped, celery ribs, chopped, artichoke hearts in water, drained and quartered, pepperoni, deli sliced genoa salami (not so thin on the cut) chopped with knife or scissors into bite size pieces, pitted fancy black and/or green pitted olives, like kalamata and sicilian olives, located in bulk bins near the deli counter in your market, grape tomatoes , cut a few in 1/2 and leave a bunch whole, heart of romaine lettuce , cut into bite sized pieces with a knife or scissors, basil leaves , torn or snipped into slivers

make ahead creole-stuffed potatoes, chopped onion, chopped green pepper, butter or margarine, chopped tomatoes, potatoes, baked, milk, salt and pepper to taste, butter or margarine, paprika to taste, saute onions and green pepper in 2 tsp. butter or margarine in skillet. add tomatoes; simmer for 2 minutes. cut potatoes in half lengthwise; scoop out pulp; reserve shells. mash pulp with milk, salt and pepper. fold in tomato mixture; spoon into shells on baking sheet. dot with butter; sprinkle with paprika. chill, covered, for several hours if desired., make ahead to this point., bake in preheated 400* f. oven for 20 minutes.

hot dogs , cut into bite-sized pieces, brown sugar, ketchup, beer

vegetable oil, for frying, complete pancake mix, any brand, divided, water, hot sauce, divided (recommended -- tabasco), chicken tenders or 1 1/4 lbs chicken breasts, cut into small bite-sized pieces, store bought good quality refrigerated blue cheese dressing (recommended -- marie s brand), scallions, finely chopped, coarse black pepper , 1/3 palm full, cut celery rib, store bought

extra virgin olive oil , plus, more extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling, onion, finely chopped, vodka, worcestershire sauce, hot pepper sauce, tomato sauce, prepared horseradish, kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper, beef sirloin , cut into large bite-sized pieces, about 1-inch squares, steak seasoning or coarse salt, black pepper, bamboo skewer (6 to 8 inch)