1305 cheese optional Recipes

beets, carrots, diced, red onion, sliced, fennel bulb, sliced, parsnips, diced, olive oil, kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper, dried thyme, chicken broth or 2 cups vegetable broth, quick-cooking polenta, soft fresh goat cheese (1/4 cup), milk, unsalted butter, crumbled goat cheese, optional garnish

broccoli (or rabe), penne pasta, water, garlic cloves, thinly sliced, chicken sausage , cut into 1/4 inch slices, salt, seasoned bread crumbs, toasted (optional), pecorino romano cheese (optional) or parmesan cheese (optional)

smoked sausage, cut diagonally into 1-inch pieces, red peppers or 2 medium yellow bell peppers, cut into chunks, velveeta cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, milk, broccoli florets , cooked crisp-tender, drained, cooked rice (optional) or noodles (optional)

ground mild italian sausage, russet potatoes, thinly sliced or peeled and diced, crushed red pepper flakes, olive oil, white onion, chopped, garlic cloves, minced, real bacon pieces, water, divided, better than bouillon chicken base, fresh kale, stemmed and torn, heavy cream, salt and pepper, shredded pecorino romano cheese (optional) or parmesan cheese (optional)

dry yeast, lukewarm water, soft butter, sugar, salt, egg yolks, room temperature, lemon zest, cinnamon, cardamom (optional), flour , sifted, milk, scalded and cooled to lukewarm, white raisins or dried cherries, or, dried cranberries (soaked in hot apple juice for 15 minutes and drained), fine unseasoned breadcrumbs, egg yolk, beaten, water, sliced almonds, cream cheese, softened, sugar, egg yolk, lemon zest, saffron (added to the warm water above) (optional)

lean italian sausage, casings removed, onion, diced, garlic cloves, crushed, red wine, stock (i use beef), carrots, peeled and finely diced, zucchini, finely diced, fresh basil leaves, finely chopped, canned chopped tomatoes, fresh tortellini (i prefer four cheese for this dish), freshly shaved parmesan cheese (optional topping )

rye flakes or 1/3 cup old fashioned oats, water, buckwheat groats, dried dill or 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped, salt, fresh ground black pepper, unsalted butter, plus more for preparing the pan, low fat cottage cheese, eggs, lightly beaten, sugar (optional) or 2 tbsp honey, beaten with the eggs (optional), sour cream, sweet paprika

ripe california kiwi fruits, sugar, cream cheese, softened, half-and-half, vanilla extract, pureed kiwi and crumbled graham cracker crust (optional toppings)

butter softened, sugar optional half white, half brown, eggs, vanilla extract, baking soda, flour, salt, cinnamon, carrots grated, crushed pineapple drained (20 oz can), raisins, cream cheese softened, butter softened (1 stick), vanilla extract, lemon juice, powdered sugar, water , as needed

cooking oil, filet steak , cut into 1-inch strips (freeze for about 15 minute, to slice easier), salt, fresh ground black pepper, crushed red pepper flakes (pinch or two) (optional), button mushroom, sliced, shallots, minced or 2 scallions, including green tops minced, canned low sodium vegetable broth, worcestershire sauce, blue cheese or 3 oz gorgonzola, heavy cream, chopped fresh parsley, rigatoni pasta

whole grain bread, toasted, spreadable goat cheese, walnuts (optionally toasted), tomato , slices, lettuce or other salad greens, salt and pepper

canola oil, beef top round steak , trimmed of fat and cut into 1/4-inch cubes (such as london broil), chopped onion, garlic (minced or chopped ), paprika, chili powder, ground cumin, dried oregano flakes, mexican-style stewed tomatoes (or similar), light beer (non alcoholic beer, beef broth or water can be substituted), chopped chili pepper, finely chopped (jalapeno chili, halved and seeded (optional), low-sodium kidney beans, drained and rinsed (or pinto beans), minced onion , for serving (optional), grated reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese (optional) or monterey jack cheese (optional)

wide egg noodles, ground meat (venison, beef, turkey, pork sausage), chopped onion, spaghetti sauce (or 1 quart home-made canned), sliced mushrooms, drained, mixed italian herbs (basil, oregano, garlic powder, whatever), sliced pepperoni , slivered, shredded mozzarella cheese, shredded cheddar cheese

fresh small broccoli florets, potatoes, diced, water (i use vegetable broth if i have it), carrots, thinly sliced, onion, chopped, celery rib, finely chopped, milk, divided (can use soy, rice, almond or coconut milk), vegetable bouillon granules (the original recipe called for chicken bouillon granules-i use chicken style seasoning), worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, all-purpose flour, cubed process cheese (velveeta or other good melting cheese)

shredded hash browns (i use simply potatoes), butter (i use smart balance, but don tsp use smart balance light), salt, ground italian sausage (i use turkey sausage or boca), mushroom, finely chopped, red bell pepper, finely chopped, egg substitute (i use better n eggs), wisconsin aged cheddar cheese, shredded, wisconsin provolone cheese, shredded

quinoa, low sodium chicken broth, frozen baby lima bean, zucchini (about 1 1/2 lb), garlic-infused olive oil, tomatillo salsa or 1 cup salsa verde, salt, crumbled farmer cheese, minced cilantro, toasted pumpkin seeds (optional) or 1/4 cup sunflower seeds (optional)

garlic clove, halved (optional), dry white wine, refrigerated alfredo sauce, shredded swiss cheese (2 cups), ground nutmeg, kirsch (optional) or 1 tbsp brandy (optional)

extra virgin olive oil, onion, chopped, salt and pepper, yukon gold potatoes, peeled and finely chopped, broccoli, chopped into 1/2 in. pieces (approx . 1 1/4 lbs), water, shredded swiss cheese (1/2 lb approx ), heavy cream, toasted walnuts (optional garnish )