1305 cheese optional Recipes

roma tomatoes, cut in half, pesto sauce, divided, green onion, chopped, mozzarella cheese, grated, parsley (optional) or 2 tbsp chives, chopped (optional)

sugar, vegetable oil, orange juice, vanilla extract, grated orange zest, eggs, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, grated peeled carrots, chopped pecans, raisins (optional - i never seem to use them) (optional), powdered sugar, cream cheese, room temperature, lemon extract, unsalted butter, room temperature, vanilla extract

cream cheese, softened, sour cream, sliced green onions, prepared horseradish, dill weed (mccormick gourmet collection), grated lemon peel, salmon fillet, skin removed , cut into 1-inch pieces, egg, beaten, panko breadcrumbs (japanese bread crumbs), minced red onions, drained capers, chopped, grated lemon peel, dill weed (mccormick gourmet collection), garlic powder (mccormick gourmet collection), chili pepper , chipotle (mccormick gourmet collection), sicilian sea salt (mccormick gourmet collection), black pepper , coarse grind (mccormick gourmet collection ), oil, everything bagels , seeded kaiser rolls (optional) or 4 seeded hamburger buns (optional)

pork crackling , the kind you get in a bag at the store, light margarine or 1 tbsp butter, eggs (beaten ), salsa, tortillas (optional), salsa, shredded cheddar cheese (optional) or monterey jack cheese (optional)

graham cracker crumb crust (or can use chocolate or vanilla flavor, i like the chocolate), philadelphia cream cheese, softened, philadelphia cream cheese, softened, sugar (must be sifted), vanilla, fresh lemon juice, soft butter, cool whip frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided (return the remaining half of the cool whip to the freezer and use for the next time), pie filling (use favorite flavor , i like cherry or blueberry)

garlic cloves, peeled, jalapeno chile, stemmed and cut into quarters, diced tomatoes with juice, juice reserved (preferably fire-roasted), olive oil , plus some to coat the tortillas, chicken or 2 cups vegetable broth, corn tortillas, salt, coarsely shredded cooked chicken (optional beef or pork), mexican crema , sour cream or 1/4 cup creme fraiche, whole milk, white onion, thinly sliced, chopped cilantro or 1/2 cup flat leaf parsley, queso anejo , romano or 1/4 cup parmesan cheese

bulgur, water, canned tomatoes, undrained (28 oz can), olive oil, onions, chopped, garlic cloves, minced, ground cumin, chili powder, tabasco sauce or 1 tbsp hot pepper sauce or 1/4 tsp cayenne, green bell peppers, chopped, corn, black beans, drained cooked (14 oz can), red kidney beans, drained cooked (14 oz can), salt, cheddar cheese (optional) or monterey jack cheese (optional), cilantro (optional)

water or 4 cups vegetable stock, onions, chopped (about 1 1/2 cups), garlic cloves, minced or pressed, olive oil, turmeric, sweet paprika, red potatoes (about 4 cups) or 4 medium white potatoes, cut into 1/2 inch cubes (about 4 cups), fresh rosemary (1 tsp. ground dried ), leaves fresh sage, minced (1/2 tsp. dried ), pureed winter squash, drained cooked chickpeas (two 15-oz. cans), drained artichoke hearts, quartered (1 14 oz. can), salt & fresh ground pepper, lemon wedge (optional), grated pecorino cheese (optional) or parmesan cheese (optional)

sourdough bread or 1 loaf italian bread, sliced into medium-thick slices, approx. bel paese cheese, sliced (may substitute mozzarella or provolone), precooked well-seasoned pulled beef short ribs, barbecue sauce (optional) or 1 cup italian dressing (optional), sweet onion, halved and sliced, butter , plus softened to spread, olive oil

baking potato, cheddar cheese soup, low-sodium chicken stock, real bacon pieces, sour cream, for garnish, green onion, finely chopped, optional for garnish

spinach leaves, washed , torn and lightly packed, grated swiss cheese, grated cheddar cheese, fresh sliced mushrooms, bacon, cooked and crumbled, hard-boiled eggs, sliced (or chopped ), mayonnaise or 1/2 cup miracle whip, commercial coleslaw dressing (no-name brand from superstore or extra foods is best, if you can get it.), dill weed, mayonnaise or 1 cup miracle whip, dry mustard, pepper, honey, white vinegar

dried black beans, bell peppers, olive oil, chopped onion, chili powder, ground cumin, dried basil, dried oregano, wine vinegar, cooked brown rice, sea salt, ripe tomato, chopped, cheese (optional) or 8 slices soy (optional)

acorn squash, apples, cubed, brown sugar, cinnamon, cream cheese (softened ), raisins (optional) or 1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)

rotini pasta, cooked and drained , cooled completely (corkscrew shape), fresh broccoli, florets only , cut into bite-sized pieces, white seedless grapes or 2 cups red seedless grapes, halved, approximately, to taste, black olives (small or medium size), red onion, sliced thinly or finely chopped, chunky-style bleu cheese salad dressing, approximately to taste, do not use fat free (such as marie s), salt , to taste, fresh ground black pepper , to taste, crumbled cooked bacon or sunflower seeds, optional garnish

sultanas (80g) (optional) or 3 oz raisins (80g) (optional), water, plain flour (280g), ground cinnamon, salt, baking powder, baking soda, olive oil (120ml), caster sugar (160g), vanilla pod or 1 tsp extract, eggs, lightly beaten, bramley apples (about 360 g) or 4 small granny smith apples, peeled, cored and diced into 1 cm or 1/2 inch cubes (about 360 g), grated lemon , zest of, egg whites, unsalted butter, at room temperature, light muscavado sugar, maple syrup or 85 ml golden syrup, cream cheese, at room temperature

egg noodles, butter, divided, chopped onion, diced corned beef , about 12 oz, frozen chopped spinach, thawed , excess water squeezed out, all-purpose flour, chicken broth, milk (low fat is fine ), black pepper, dried leaf thyme, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, salt (to taste), french fried onion rings (optional) or 1/2-1 cup buttered bread crumb (optional)

chickpeas, drained and rinsed (garbanzo beans), garlic cloves, minced (i like to grind it to a paste on the cutting board), red onion, finely chopped, zucchini , halved lengthwise and thinly sliced (raw), red bell pepper, chopped in small pieces, goat cheese (or more if you like it or want the salad creamier ), pecans, toasted and chopped, craisins (or raisins...or nothing), fresh mint, chopped, fresh basil, chopped, smoked paprika (i probably used more), extra virgin olive oil , just enough to lubricate everything, fresh cracked black pepper, to taste (i used a lot ), kosher salt, to taste (i barely used any ), red pepper flakes , to taste, balsamic vinegar (optional, but reduced and drizzled on top tastes phenomenal)

sugar (more or less to taste), butter, softened, mashed ripe banana, buttermilk, vanilla, egg, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg (can use more to taste), chopped walnuts (optional) or 1/2 cup mini chocolate chip (optional), sugar, cream cheese, softened, butter, softened, whipping cream (unwhipped) or 1 -1 1/2 tbsp half-and-half cream, vanilla