1956 carb theme variations Recipes

top round steaks, 3/4 inch thick , trimmed of fat, kosher salt, fresh ground pepper, mixed asian greens or 4 cups mesclun, snow peas, sliced, red bell pepper, sliced, shredded red cabbage, cilantro leaf, chopped, shelled edamame, thawed, sesame tamari vinaigrette, orange juice, rice vinegar, reduced sodium soy sauce or 2 tbsp or 2 tbsp organic tamari, toasted sesame oil, honey, fresh ginger, finely grated

vanilla bean (halved lengthways), butter (softened ), caster sugar, egg, plain flour, powdered sugar icing (to serve )

pie crust (single crust, preferably homemade ), instant vanilla pudding, vanilla, half-and-half, bananas, whipping cream (do not use cool whip, use 3/4 pint if you like a lot), powdered sugar, vanilla

shortening (vegetable shorting is optional), butter, eggs, flour, dark brown sugar, sugar, vanilla extract (i usually dump just a little more in), baking soda, chocolate chips (substitute any kind of chip/chunk for variation)

egg whites , use eggs at room temperature, cream of tartar, caster sugar (superfine sugar), cornflour (cornstarch), white vinegar

olive oil, yellow onion, garlic cloves, hot italian sausage, head escarole, tomato, chicken broth, cannellini beans , thoroughly rinsed and drained

flour, sour cream, eggs, salt, baking powder, potatoes, cooked and mashed (never use the dried, or boxed mashed potatoes, always use real potato), cheddar cheese, grated, melted butter, eggs (reserve 1 egg white), butter, chopped onion

bisquick baking mix, milk or 2/3 cup water, sugar, oil (old variation), egg, bisquick, sugar, butter (better with butter) or 2 tbsp hard margarine (better with butter), cinnamon

smooth peanut butter, sugar, egg, maple extract (or use vanilla), semi-sweet chocolate chips, chocolate-covered toffee bits, chopped peanuts, semi-sweet chocolate baking squares, melted

melted butter, lemon juice, dried basil, melted butter, prepared mustard, sugar, salt, melted butter, minced garlic, pepper, melted butter, prepared horseradish, melted butter, chopped parsley, melted butter, grated parmesan cheese, basil, melted butter, lime juice, chili powder, melted butter, honey, lemon juice

heavy cream, butter, granulated sugar, semisweet chocolate, brandy, superfine sugar, orange , rind of, finely grated, white chocolate, orange liqueur, light brown sugar, coffee liqueur or 2 tbsp dark rum, coffee extract (both variations above still require 2/3 cup heavy cream and 1/4 cup butter)

egg yolks, milk, flour, baking powder, salt, oil, egg whites , stiffly beaten

whole blanched almonds (if aren tsp available, substitute whole raw almonds with skins), sugar, butter, vanilla extract, salt (to taste), cinnamon (optional), rose water (variation)

butter, very soft (i do not recommend any substitutions), sugar, egg yolk, vanilla, baking powder, salt, flour , all-purpose, unsweetened cocoa, candy corn (or 1 piece per cookie)

butter or 1 (1/2 cup) margarine, at room temp, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, eggs, all-purpose flour or 2 1/2 cups freshly ground soft wheat flour or 2 1/2 cups oat flour, buttermilk