3035 colorful critters Recipes

dry gin, cointreau, lime or lemon juice, blue vegetable coloring, ice cubes

pasta, cooked and drained (i like the tri-colored spirals), butter, shrimp, peeled and deveined, minced garlic, half-and-half, fresh basil, minced or 1 tsp dried basil, parmesan cheese, black pepper, red pepper flakes , optional

tri-colored pasta, chopped green peppers, diced tomatoes, chopped red onions, cubed provolone cheese (optional), sliced pepperoni, sliced black olives, pompeian extra virgin olive oil, pompeian red wine vinegar (this brand is excellent in this dish), sugar, oregano, salt, pepper

boneless chicken breast, olive oil, ground paprika, garlic cloves, minced or 1 tsp garlic powder, fresh ginger, grated or 1/2 tsp ground ginger, salt, pepper, cayenne (optional), bell pepper, any color, seeded and sliced in strips, onion, thinly sliced, tomato, seeded and diced, flat bread, sour cream, chopped cilantro, green onion, chopped, lime juice, salt, pepper

baking potatoes, green onions, sliced thin, milk or 1/4 cup light cream, salt, butter, shredded cheddar cheese, grated romano cheese or 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, bacon , crisped and crumbled (optional), paprika, on top for color (optional)

sugar, margarine or 1 cup butter, softened, ricotta cheese, vanilla extract, eggs, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, milk, colored sprinkles (red and green )

angel hair pasta (break in half) or 1 (12 -16 oz) package tri-color spiral pasta, firm ripe seeded diced tomatoes, sliced black olives, drained, cucumbers, peeled pulp removed and diced, onion, finely diced, green bell pepper, seeded and diced, yellow bell pepper, seeded and diced, hidden valley ranch dressing mix, italian salad dressing mix (prepared as directed on package only using half the oil called for), olive oil, red wine vinegar

white individually wrapped lifesavers candies (wintergreen, peppermint, your choice), dozen jelly belly jelly beans , about 1/2 cup,colors will vary,depending on whether you know the sex of the baby or not,possibilitie, tube white cake icing , not the gel,that doesn tsp dry completely,with a thin attachment for application, lengths of thin curling ribbon , can coordinate with your jellybean colors if you d like,length to your liking,long enough to fit aro (approx. 24 )

boneless skinless chicken breasts, salt & pepper, olive oil, sliced bell peppers (use a mix of colors), onion, sliced thin, garlic, chopped fine, chopped fresh basil, balsamic vinegar

frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained (1 package), nonfat sour cream (1 package), low-fat cream cheese (1 package), lowfat mozzarella cheese, grated parmesan cheese, artichoke hearts, drained and chopped (1 can, in brine), lemon juice, fresh black pepper (or colored), garlic clove, finely chopped, onion powder (optional), chili pepper flakes (optional)

olive oil, green onions, sliced, garlic cloves, minced, bell peppers , deseeded and diced (the colorful the better), champignon mushrooms, sliced, chinese rice wine, soy sauce, sesame oil

cucumbers, peeled and sliced thin, sour cream, garlic, chopped, salt, vinegar, sweet onion, thinly sliced (optional), paprika, for color

red peppers, halved , seeds & membranes removed, ground beef, cooked rice, pepper, minced (any color ), onion, minced, garlic cloves, minced, italian spices, egg, beaten, italian breadcrumbs, salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste, plain spaghetti sauce (jarred or homemade ), sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

tart apples , peelings and cores from, water (for cooking cores and peels), dry pectin, sugar, drop red food coloring (or 1 drop each of yellow and blue food coloring) (optional)

semi-sweet chocolate chips (18 oz), sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, chopped flaked coconut (optional), chocolate sprinkles (optional), colored sprinkles (optional), cocoa (optional), chopped nuts (optional)

red kidney beans (habichuelas coloradas) or 1 (16 oz) can pink beans (habichuelas coloradas), adobo seasoning (a flavored salt used in latin cooking), vegetable oil, cooked ham or 1 slice salt pork or 1 slice canadian bacon, cubed, garlic powder, sazon con azafran seasoning (comes in envelopes in a box, gives color and a distinct flavor to latin dishes), sofrito sauce (comes in a jar, a necessary ingredient in puerto rican cooking), white rice, uncooked

oaxacan mezcal, limonada, triple sec, drops (1 1/2 to 2 tsp) orange bitters (store-bought or homemade ), ice, heaping tsp finely chopped orange zest (colored peel only; see cook s note)