77 can basic Recipes

margarine, boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes, salt, black pepper, yellow onion, coarsely chopped, garlic cloves, minced, curry powder, ground cinnamon, grain white rice, chicken stock , basic, canned tomato, drained and coarsly chopped, cauliflower , broken into small flowerets, raisins, frozen peas, plain low-fat yogurt or 1/2 cup low-fat sour cream

chicken breast tenders, olive oil , 1 turn of the pan, butter, russet potato, peeled and diced, carrots, peeled and diced or thinly sliced, onion, chopped, stalk celery, diced, bay leaf, fresh or dried, salt & freshly ground black pepper, poultry seasoning , 1/3 palm full, flour , a handful, chicken broth or 1 quart chicken stock, canned or paper container,preferred brand kitchen basics, biscuit mix (preferred brand jiffy mix), warm water, flat leaf parsley, handful,chopped, frozen green pea

sliced celery, diced carrot, chopped onion, garlic cloves, minced, fat-free , less-sodium chicken broth, basic marinara, canned chickpeas (garbanzo beans), rinsed and drained, uncooked ditalini (very short tube-shaped macaroni), freshly ground black pepper, skinless, boneless chicken thighs , cut into 1/2-inch pieces, shaved fresh parmesan cheese

pastry for single-crust pie, basic flaky pie , refrigerated, wild blueberries, canned crushed pineapple, drained, thawed frozen pina colada concentrate, sugar, cornstarch, rum (light or dark ), coconut extract or 1/2 tsp vanilla extract, salt (a pinch), all-purpose flour, sweetened flaked coconut, sugar, salt, cold unsalted butter , cut into 1/4 inch pieces

pork gravy (i made this from leftover broth, but you can use store-bought gravy), bread (any variety you like, i used basic wheat), cooked pork roast (leftover and sliced ), mashed potatoes

mayonnaise (no miracle whip), sweet gherkins (you can also use sweet pickle relish or bread and butter chips, sometimes called hamburger chips. di), fresh parsley, capers (drained ), shallot, minced, garlic (basically, just a pinch), lemon juice (fresh ), hot sauce (to taste)

baked basic cornbread (we like the recipe from the alber s cornbread box, broken into 1-inch pieces, we recommend baking th), unsalted butter, chicken stock (canned or fresh ), heavy cream, milk, eggs, original essence , plus, original essence (divided ), andouille sausage , cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces (or other smoked sausage), vegetable oil, chopped yellow onions, chopped celery, chopped green bell peppers, salt, fresh ground black pepper, cayenne pepper, minced garlic, chopped fresh thyme

stale country-style bread, crusts removed and cut into thick slices, milk (can use soy or rice or almond ), eggs, grated pecorino cheese (or parmigiano-reggiano), italian parsley, leaves chopped to yield 2 tbsp, basil, leaves chopped, garlic, thinly sliced, salt and pepper, extra-virgin olive oil, basic tomato sauce, extra-virgin olive oil, spanish onion, cut into 1/4 inch dice, garlic cloves, thinly sliced, chopped fresh thyme leaves (or 1 tbsp dried ), carrot, finely shredded, peeled whole tomatoes , crushed by hand and juices reserved, kosher salt

recipe basic sweet pie crust , recipe follows, canned pumpkin puree, light brown sugar, dark brown sugar, eggs, lightly beaten, heavy cream, whole milk, syrup, bourbon, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, plus extra for dusting, ground nutmeg, ground allspice, ground ginger, ground cardamom, cream , for serving, all-purpose flour , about 1 1/2 cups plus 2 tbsp, granulated sugar, salt, cold unsalted butter , cut into 1/4-inch pieces, vegetable shortening, ice water

olive oil, juice of 1 lemon, garlic, chopped, red pepper flakes, salt and ground pepper, chicken cutlets (1 lb total ), basic tomato sauce, warm , recipe follows, grated part skim mozzarella, freshly grated parmesan, baby arugula , for serving, two 28-oz cans whole peeled tomatoes, olive oil, onion, finely chopped, garlic, finely chopped, red pepper flakes, fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped

olive oil, sweet italian sausages, savory cabbage, thinly sliced (about 15 cups), beef stock or canned beef broth, coarsely chopped peeled tomatoes, basic polenta

green olives, pitted, red onion, chopped, pinenuts, garlic, thinly sliced, extra-virgin olive oil, chanterelles , brushed clean, cut in 1/2, cremini , brushed clean, cut in 1/2, oyster mushrooms , brushed clean, cut in 1/2, yellow foot mushrooms , brushed clean, cut in 1/2, red onion, thinly sliced, crushed red chili flakes (optional), scallions, green and white cut into 1-inch long pieces (about 2/3 cup), garlic, thinly sliced, canned plum tomatoes cut in 1/2, basic tomato sauce , recipe follows, dry white wine, salt and freshly ground black pepper, italian peasant bread cut in 1-inch thick slices, grilled, green olive pesto, extra-virgin olive oil, spanish onion, 1/4-inch dice, garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced, chopped fresh thyme leaves, or 1 tbsp dried, carrot, finely grated, peeled whole tomatoes , crushed by hand and juices reserved, salt

unsalted butter, olive oil, chopped yellow onions, carrots, peeled and chopped (about 1 cup), essence or creole seasoning , recipe follows, salt, freshly ground black pepper, minced garlic, mushrooms, stemmed , wiped clean, and sliced, chopped fresh thyme leaves, bay leaf, all-purpose flour, tomato paste, chopped or shredded roast turkey (white and/or dark meat), chicken stock or canned chicken broth, green peas, leftover mashed potatoes or basic mashed potatoes, recipe follows, grated sharp or medium cheddar, chopped parsley leaves, for garnish, potatoes, peeled, quartered, cut into 1-inch wedges, salt, milk, unsalted butter, heavy cream, ground black pepper

boneless lamb shoulder, cut into 3 to 4-inch cubes, salt and pepper, extra-virgin olive oil , plus 2 tablespoons, onion, thinly sliced, rib celery, halved, bay leaves, garlic, thinly sliced, fresh marjoram, dried chile pepper, canned drained tomatoes, coarsely chopped, basic tomato sauce , recipe follows, dry red or white wine, dandelion or escarole, cut into thick 1/4-inch chiffonade, italian parsley, coarsely chopped to yield 1/2 cup, caciocavallo or pecorino, extra-virgin olive oil, spanish onion, chopped in 1/4-inch dice, garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced, chopped fresh thyme leaves, or 1 tbsp dried, carrot, finely shredded, peeled whole tomatoes , crushed by hand and juices reserved, salt

marble rye bread, softened butter, divided, turkey breast cutlets, salt and pepper, poultry seasoning, divided , plus 1 tsp, extra-virgin olive oil, divided, all-purpose flour, turkey broth (recommended : college inn brand) or chicken stock (recommended: kitchen basics) in a re-sealable paper box, mushrooms, chopped, ribs celery , from the heart, chopped with leafy green tops, water chestnuts, 1 small can, drained, chopped, scallions, chopped, fresh parsley leaves, chopped