285 chess squaries and varies Recipes

standard filling of pork and chinese cabbage can be varied: the meat can be lamb or beef, and the vegetable can be spinach or chinese chives., makes 80-90 dumplings, preparation time about 1 1/2 hours plus 30 minutes standing time, cooking time 20-25 minutes, all purpose flour, water, dry flour for dusting, half a head (1 1/2 lb.) chinese cabbage, ground pork, chopped scallions, chopped fresh ginger, salt, sugar, light soy sauce, rice wine, sesame oil

garlic cloves, peeled and crushed, extra-virgin olive oil, crushed tomatoes (quality varies dramatically; i prefer redpack, progresso and muir glen brands), dried basil, dried oregano, sugar, salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste, boneless, skinless chicken breasts (6 to 8 oz each), halved crosswise, egg, dry bread crumbs, spaghetti or linguine, extra-virgin olive oil, grated part-skim mozzarella cheese, grated parmesan cheese, plus extra for passing at the table

frozen prepared deep-dish pie crust, fire-roasted mild hatch or other chile peppers, seeded and sliced into strips of varying size (see note), chopped texas sweet or vidalia onions, olive oil, eggs, beaten, hickory - or maple-smoked bacon, cooked until crisp and chopped

plain gelatin, cold water plus additional 1/4 cup, liquid crab boil, lump crabmeat or small shrimp (sometimes called salad shrimp; it s okay to use frozen), or 1/2 lb crabmeat and 1/2 lb shrimp, vary to personal preference, yellow or white onion, green onion, red bell pepper, butter, creole seasoning (like tony chacherie s), cream of mushroom soup, cream cheese (not low- or nonfat , as the mixture will be too watery), worcestershire sauce , to taste, cilantro, for garnish

fresh green beans , with ends trimmed-use amount appropriate for desired servings, butter (as a rule, 1 tsp per 2 servings of beans), fresh garlic (minced/crushed amount varies-but as a rule, i use 1 large clove per 2 servings of beans), olive oil , can be used instead of butter for vegetarian/vegans (or for those watching their waistlines! use less oil than butter 2 tsp per 2 servings)

orange juice, chicken broth, brown sugar, ketchup, lime juice (fresh or store bought ), dark rum, ground ginger, allspice (can substitute ground cloves), thyme, cayenne pepper, garlic (can vary to taste -- fresh or store bought in jar), beef tenderloin

lean ground beef, worcestershire sauce, onion powder, salt, black pepper, brown gravy mix (packet size varies), condensed cream of mushroom soup, evaporated milk

red potatoes (vary in size), water, salt, pepper, heavy whipping cream, milk, butter

potatoes, peeled and cubed, carton sour cream (this can vary, please read below), butter or 1/4 cup margarine, shredded colby cheese or 1 -2 cup cheddar cheese (optional), salt, pepper

dates, pitted and soaked (high quality organic medjool are optimal), water (vary for different consistencies)

extra large eggs, salt, pepper, butter to fry the egg, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, salt, pepper, maple bacon, diced (or a hickory bacon would work), sweet potatoes, peeled and diced in 1/2-inch cubes, baby spinach (now, your bag size may vary which is fine, you want about 1 1/2 cups per person, so 6 cups approx), onion, diced fine, garlic clove, minced, butter, salt, pepper, italian bread, toasted

stewing beef, onion, cut into large pieces, potatoes, peeled & cut into large chunks, baby carrots, condensed beef broth, water, garlic powder (optional), salt & pepper, brown gravy mix (package size varies), condensed cream of mushroom soup

red potatoes (amount varies according to your preference or the number of people who will be eating), butter (again , amount varies) or 2 tbsp margarine (again, amount varies), chives (enough to sprinkle on top of potatoes), salt and pepper, water (enough to cover potatoes and allow to boil)

italian-style diced tomatoes, chopped garlic cloves, extra virgin olive oil, red pepper flakes (varies depending on your taste), oregano, basil, splenda sugar substitute, half packet (again this varies on taste, i like my tomato sauces sweet), pepper, links of cooked hot italian sausage , cut into thin slices (or you may substitute 2 cups of cooked ground beef), sliced fresh mushrooms (fresh is highly recommended), sliced onion, olive oil, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese or 1/4 cup romano cheese

semisweet chocolate chips, unsalted butter, chinese chow-mein noodles, broken into 1/2-inch to 1-inch pieces (vary the sizes), dry-roasted salted peanuts , shaken in a sieve to remove excess salt

grain bulgar wheat, dried garbanzo beans, cooked, tomatoes , varying colors, cucumber, flat leaf parsley, chopped, salt, pepper, extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice

wheat flour (use a soft like white lily if the primary use of your flour is for biscuits, if you vary), mineral water, unwashed organic grapes, on the stem, flour , as required, water , as required, soft wheat flour , preferably white lily (or cake and pastry flour), baking powder, sugar, salt, bacon drippings or 3 tbsp butter

oil, veggie crumbles , soaked in water and drained if necessary (this varies from brand to brand), leeks, cleaned and sliced, celery, diced, tomato paste, paprika, cayenne pepper, dried rosemary, black pepper, freshly ground, salt, diced tomatoes, undrained, vegetable broth, water, milk, salt, dried rosemary, black pepper, chili powder, granulated garlic, polenta (aka coarse cornmeal), parmesan cheese, grated, butter