1956 carb theme variations Recipes

butter or 1 cup firm margarine, softened, cream cheese, softened, granulated sugar, eggs, vanilla, salt, all-purpose flour, sugar, candy sprinkles, colored crystal sugar, red glazed cherries, green glazed cherries

lean ground beef, salt, black pepper, thyme, loaves french bread, halved, leaves lettuce (arugula or watercress), cheese spread (garlic and herb), roasted red peppers, sliced (bottled works good ), chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, oregano, flour tortillas, iceberg lettuce, shredded, salsa, sour cream, cilantro, avocado, peeled and sliced, dry breadcrumbs, onion, chopped, ketchup, garlic, minced, kaiser rolls, ketchup, horseradish sauce, bacon

bread, cream cheese (softened ), jam (strawberry, or other variation), eggs, milk, vanilla, sugar, strawberry sauce ( (for french toast))

butter, softened, sugar, egg, vanilla extract, all-purpose flour, salt, baking soda

oil, onion (diced ), garlic cloves (minced or use 2teasp from a jar), head broccoli (trimmed and chopped , about 500g), potato (peeled & diced or leave skin on if you prefer ), chicken stock (homemade , from a carton or use 6teasp granules to 6 cups water or to your taste), salt & freshly ground black pepper, bacon (diced , optional variation)

raspberries (or your favorite fruit), milk, almond extract, scoops strawberry ice cream (or your choice of flavor), milk

cranberry juice cocktail, apple juice, sugar, orange juice, cinnamon sticks, water, orange rind twists (to garnish ) (optional), vodka (for cocktail, see below) (optional)

caster (not confectioner s sugar) or 3/4 cup superfine sugar, separated (not confectioner s sugar), cornstarch, egg whites, room temperature, cream of tartar, vanilla extract, almond extract

plain flour, salt (1 pinch), cold unsalted butter (1 stick plus 1 tbsp), egg yolk, ice water, bacon, cut in small pieces, white truffle oil, shallot, finely chopped (2-3 large shallots), heavy cream (half may be fat-free half-and-half if you must), egg yolks, freshly grated nutmeg, white pepper, egg whites, beaten to soft peaks, gruyere, shredded (may be put on top of shallots and cream reduced), chevre cheese (rolled in herbs ( sun-dried tomatoes, fresh dill, green onion, italian parsley, provincial herbs ( ) or 4 oz goat cheese (rolled in herbs, sun-dried tomatoes, fresh dill, green onion, italian parsley, provincial herbs ( ), boursin with garlic and fines herbes, crumbled (may be substituted for 1/4 cup heavy cream in filling), fresh chives, chopped (as garnish), olive oil, onion, thinly sliced, green pepper, thinly sliced, salt, black pepper, tomatoes, drained and chopped

old fashioned oats (not quick cooking ), brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, nuts (your choice i like pecans and almonds), canola oil (not olive oil), honey, vanilla extract (i really like almond) or 1 tsp almond extract (i really like almond), dried fruit, of your choice (i sometimes leave the fruit out )

butter, softened, icing sugar, vanilla extract, all-purpose flour, fine sea salt

butter (melted and cooled to room temp ), biscuits (your choice ), cream cheese (room temp ), caster sugar, heavy cream (whipping cream, chilled)

unprocessed oat bran, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, skim milk, egg substitute, honey, vegetable oil or 2 tsp canola oil, vegetable oil cooking spray

shallots, finely chopped, garlic cloves, minced, butter, chicken broth, caraway seed, salt, black pepper, ground nutmeg, light cream or 1 1/2 cups milk, all-purpose flour, emmenthaler cheese, shredded (6 oz), light cream or 1/2 cup milk, cabbage, coarsely chopped, cooked rice

graham cracker crumbs, pecan pieces, sugar, butter, melted, cream cheese, softened, sweetened condensed milk, fresh lemon juice, eggs, vanilla

flour, sugar, salt, milk, scalded, butter, egg yolks, beaten, vanilla