1305 cheese optional Recipes

jalapeno peppers , cut in half lengthwise and seeded, sourdough bread or 2 slices other hearty bread, butter, softened, cream cheese, room temperature, colby-monterey jack cheese, shredded (or slice), tortilla chips , crushed (optional but adds crunch)

field mushroom , wiped & sliced, french baguettes, sliced or 6 slices bread, butter, creme fraiche, cream cheese with garlic and herbs or 2 oz boursin cheese, cognac or 1 -2 tbsp brandy, salt, black pepper, fresh lovage (optional) or 2 sprigs fresh parsley (optional)

unsalted butter, garlic cloves, diced, dry white wine, fontina cheese, shredded, gruyere cheese, shredded, cornstarch, chopped spinach leaves, heavy cream, salt & freshly ground black pepper, minced fresh chives, chilled cooked shrimp (optional), steamed asparagus spear (optional), zucchini , cut into matchsticks (optional), white mushroom (optional), tomatoes (optional), stuffed pasta, cooked (optional), bread cubes (optional), crackers (optional) or breadstick (optional)

softened margarine or 1/4 cup softened butter, brown sugar (or more , if you want a sweeter bread), egg whites, all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, skim milk, ground cinnamon, fat free cream cheese or 1 -2 oz light cream cheese, cinnamon, brown sugar, raisins (optional) or 1/4-1/2 cup sultana (optional)

ground chuck, egg, slightly beaten, mrs. dash steak seasoning, dry mustard, chili sauce, worcestershire sauce, cold water, burger crumbled blue cheese (optional- any cheese to your liking will do just fine)

olive oil, onion, chopped, garlic cloves, minced, green peppers or 1 medium red bell pepper, diced, corn, cooked (fresh or thawed ), pinto beans, tomatoes (chopped ) or 16 oz diced tomatoes, chili powder, dried oregano, ground cumin, salt, cornmeal, salt, grated organic monterey jack cheese (optional) or 1 cup cheddar cheese (optional) or 1 cup equivalent of nondairy cheese (optional)

sausage, sliced (optional, but very good ), olive oil, onion, chopped, celery, chopped, carrot, chopped, chicken broth, water (to taste), potato, cubed, beer (we prefer a lighter flavored for this), grated cheddar cheese, tabasco sauce , salt, pepper to taste

french bread, roast beef , from the deli, mushrooms, hormel salsbury beef gravy or 1 (12 oz) jar mushroom gravy, mayonnaise, swiss cheese (optional) or provolone cheese (optional)

onion, diced, green bell pepper, diced, soy crumbles, water, tomato sauce, taco seasoning, spaghetti noodles, broken into thirds, shredded cheddar cheese (optional) or shredded vegan cheese (optional)

cream cheese, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, dry mustard, chili grill salt, worcestershire sauce, hot sauce (optional) or cayenne, if you want (optional), toasted almond, ground

ripe tomatoes, peeled and chopped. (you can substitute drained canned tomatoes if necessary.), fresh italian parsley, chopped, fresh basil leaves, chopped, lemon , juice of, olive oil, garlic clove, finely chopped, salt and pepper, spaghettini, parmesan cheese (optional) or asiago cheese, grated (optional)

red wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar (i like balsamic), lemon juice, fresh (1/2 large lemon squeezed), garlic cloves (large crushed ), mustard (dijon ), salt, white sugar, dried basil, dried oregano, parmesan cheese, extra virgin olive oil, leaves lettuce (torn into bite size pieces), tomato , grape (halved), green pepper (bite size), cucumber , english (sliced), onion, red (thinly sliced ), black olives (pitted and sliced ), red pepper , roasted (diced), feta cheese (crumbled ), mint leaves (torn), parmesan cheese (optional garnish )

crushed tomatoes, water, garlic cloves, tomato paste, dried basil, boneless skinless chicken breast, olive oil, salt and pepper, yellow onion, sliced (optional), yellow squash, halved & thinly sliced, parmesan cheese (optional), crushed red pepper flakes (optional), pasta (spaghetti, angel hair, penne, etc), parmesan cheese (optional) or 1/4 cup asiago cheese (optional)

champagne vinegar, lemon juice, freshly squeezed, garlic, minced, egg yolks or 1 egg substitute, dijon mustard, worcestershire sauce, pepper, ground, olive oil , pure, gorgonzola, crumbled, extra for garnish, parmesan cheese , grtaed, romaine lettuce , torn, lightly packed (about 2 heads), chicken breasts, shredded (optional) or 3/4 lb shrimp, peeled and cooked (optional), parmesan cheese, grated, plus extra for garnish

zucchini or 1 medium summer squash, halved lengthwise, with seeds removed, tomato sauce, red wine vinegar, onion, chopped, garlic, minced, uncooked brown rice, dried parsley, dried basil, black pepper, pine nuts, toasted, fresh parsley (optional), fresh basil (optional), mozzarella cheese (optional) or soy (optional), parmesan cheese (optional) or vegan (optional)

fat-free chicken broth, boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked, shredded, diced tomato, undrained, sweet whole kernel corn, canned, onion, chopped, jalapeno pepper, chopped, lime juice, fajita seasoning mix, garlic, minced, ground cumin, chili powder, baked corn tortilla chips, crushed, cilantro (optional), nonfat sour cream (optional), fat-free cheese (optional) or low-fat cheese, shredded (optional)

salmon, seafood cajun seasoning , recipe follows, butter, ciabatta roll, goat cheese and lemon mayonnaise, recipe follows, leaves green leaf lettuce, tomato, sliced thin, red onion, sliced thin, cayenne pepper, kosher salt, paprika, freshly ground black pepper, granulated garlic, onion powder, gumbo file, crab boil seasoning, optional (recommended : old bay) if using cut salt to 1/2 tbsp, goat cheese, mayonnaise, freshly squeezed lemon juice, parsley, salt and freshly ground black pepper

ricotta cheese, heavy cream , whipped, softened butter, vanilla, vanilla bean, sugar, flavored extract (optional) or fruit, of your choice (optional)