1305 cheese optional Recipes

black beans, drained and rinsed, chopped green bell pepper (celery optional), crumbled athenos feta cheese, chopped scallions, diced vine ripe tomatoes (cherry/grape optional), chopped basil (3 tbsp dried basil), chopped parsley, original rice wine vinegar (italian dressing optional), white basmati rice (jasmine rice optional if you like sticky rice)

flour, granulated sugar, butter, baking soda, baking powder, salt, sour cream or 1 cup plain yogurt, eggs, divided, vanilla, cream cheese, softened, granulated sugar, raspberry preserves, chopped pecans (optional) or 1/2 cup walnuts (optional)

sour cream, mayonnaise, buttermilk, fresh lemon juice, red wine vinegar, garlic cloves, minced (or more or less to suit taste), worcestershire sauce, onions, minced, dijon mustard, celery seed, salt and pepper, parmesan cheese (optional) or 3 -4 tbsp romano cheese (optional)

zucchini, butter, olive oil, sliced onion, sliced bell pepper (any color ), peeled seeded and chopped tomatoes, chopped fresh basil, oregano, salt & freshly ground black pepper, feta cheese (optional) or 1/4 cup parmesan cheese (optional), sliced black olives , to taste (optional)

swiss cheese, grated, flour, frozen spinach, chopped, cooked, and very well drained, milk, eggs, beaten, cooked bacon (optional, we use turkey bacon ), salt, pepper , to taste, unbaked deep dish pastry shells , 9 inches

low fat cottage cheese, egg, all-purpose flour, salt, baking powder, granulated sugar (optional) or 2 tbsp equivalent sugar substitute (optional), skim milk, fresh blueberries, washed

ground beef, cooked and drained, chili-ready tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, salsa con queso (we used pepperjack), baked beans, corn, drained, taco seasoning, sour cream (optional), shredded cheddar cheese (optional) or muenster cheese (optional)

russet potatoes, peeled and sliced about 1/4-1/2 inch thick, chopped onions, ground beef (really lean is preferable), salt and pepper, milk (i use skim), butter, flour, salt, pepper, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, ketchup (optional condiment )

tuna (previously mixed with mayo and anything else you like and refrigerated at least overnight), cottage cheese, ritz crackers (optional) or saltine crackers (optional), salsa (optional)

stalks celery , cut into 1/4 inch thick slices, onion, chopped (12 oz), butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1 inch chunks (2 1/2 lbs), brown lentils, water, vegetable broth (1 3/4 cups), dried rosemary, shaved parmesan cheese (optional) or 1 oz shaved romano cheese (optional), fresh parsley leaves, chopped

french baguette , preferably day-old (16-20 oz), reduced-fat cream cheese, chopped pecans or 1/4 cup walnuts, dried cherries (optional) or cranberries (optional), vanilla extract, pure maple syrup, eggs, reduced-fat milk, fat-free or regular half-and-half, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cannola oil, butter, sugar, sliced fresh berries, pure maple or favorite syrup

green peppers, minced onions, ground beef (i use 80%), cooked rice, diced tomatoes or 1 (14 oz) can crushed tomatoes, salt, shredded cheddar cheese (optional) or 3/4 cup american cheese (optional), chopped pimiento (optional), water

mashed sweet potatoes, low-fat cream cheese, softened, milk, eggs, sliced green onion, basil, thyme, grated lemon zest, salt, pepper, sour cream (to garnish ), fresh sprig thyme (optional) or parsley (to garnish) (optional)

cream cheese, softened, chopped pecans, crushed pineapple, drained, chopped green bell pepper, chopped red bell pepper, chopped onion, chopped cilantro, chopped pecans (optional) or snipped parsley (optional)

bread, cheese of choice, peppers of choice, salsa of choice (option)

pine nuts, cooked chickpeas, drained (reserve liquid), lightly packed basil leaves (or 2 cups a mix of basil and parsley), garlic cloves, chopped, water , chickpea cooking liquid, olive oil, salt, grated parmesan cheese (optional) or romano cheese (optional), fresh large mushrooms or 24 small mushrooms

ground beef, breadcrumbs, taco seasoning mix, chopped onion, chopped green pepper (optional), enough oil to fry meatballs, salsa, cooked rice, mexican blend cheese (optional) or 3 cups taco blend cheese (optional)

unsalted butter, at room temperature, cream cheese, at room temperature3, sugar, eggs at room temperature, all-purpose flour , sifted, salt, vanilla extract, almond extract, grated rind and juice of 1 lime, butter, sugar, lime juice, powdered sugar, optional for garnish