3035 colorful critters Recipes

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)

extra virgin olive oil, pomegranate molasses (*not* grenadine ), mixed heirloom tomatoes, sliced 1/4-inch thick (if possible, try to use different colors for a dramatic presentation), sea salt (original recipes suggests maldon but i used french grey ), fresh cracked black pepper, fresh greek oregano leaves

brown sugar, sugar, butter , softened in microwave, eggs, vanilla, light corn syrup, peanut butter, baking soda, oatmeal, chocolate chips, m & s plain chocolate candy, in tea colors

cooked pasta, drained and rinsed in cold water (i like the multi-color variety for visual effect), chopped green onion, diced tomatoes, chopped green chilies, drained, sweet corn (frozen or canned ), chopped fresh cilantro, lime juice, picante sauce or 2/3 cup salsa, mayonnaise, sliced black olives (optional)

coconut milk, chicken stock or 500 ml vegetable stock (or 1 bouillon cube dissoved in 500 ml water), fresh pumpkin, in cubes (peeled, cleaned , and without seeds), hot pepper, finely chopped ,with or without seeds according to your heat tolerance (red jalapeno is nice for the color), shallots, finely chopped, garlic, minced, lime , zest of, lemongrass , stems tender white part only,finely chopped, lime , juice of, salt and pepper, to taste, chopped cilantro, for garnish (optional)

peanut butter, margarine, chocolate chips, vanilla, colored mini marshmallows

skirt steaks , tenderized, olive oil, soy sauce, onion, quartered (for less pronounced onion flavor save some for grilling later), garlic cloves, minced, limes , juice of, reserve flesh and rind, guajillo chilies, dried , torn in pieces or 1 chipotle chili, from a can of chipotles in adobo, ground cumin, dark brown sugar , packed (originally asked for 1/4 cup), salt, tomato, quartered (optional), onion, quartered (optional), mushrooms, quartered (optional) or mushroom, whole (optional), summer squash, quartered (optional), zucchini, quartered (optional), bell pepper, any color, quartered (optional), crema (optional), sour cream (optional), cheese, grated (optional), pico de gallo (optional), salsa (optional)

dozen egg, milk (i use 1%, any can be used), green pepper, chopped (any color or combo will do), onion, diced, garlic, minced (i use more but i love garlic), basil, oregano, pepper, salt, breakfast sausage links, chopped into pieces, potatoes , cut into cubes (1-inch), mozzarella cheese or 4 oz cheddar cheese, shredded, salsa (i use medium, use the heat to your taste ), butter (may use less, i like to add more for the flavor, margarine may also be substituted)

canned tomato, undrained, onion, any color, jalapenos , to taste, cilantro, washed and dried, salt , helps to preserve it too

chicken stock, lime juice, stalk lemongrass, sliced thinly (tough outer leaves and bulb removed), galanga powder (thai ginger), kaffir lime leaves, thinly sliced (or 1 large strip of lime peel), garlic cloves, minced, chili pepper, de-seeded and sliced (as hot as you like or mild), bell pepper, sliced (any color ), cilantro, fish sauce, shiitake mushrooms, sliced thinly (or any small mushroom), raw shrimp, shells removed, coconut milk

chopped lean lamb or 1 1/2 lbs ground lamb, grain rice (basmati is excellent), butter, boiling chicken broth or 3 1/2 cups boiling water, salt, black pepper, allspice, nutmeg, cinnamon, saffron (for color with chicken broth) (optional), pine nuts (pignoli nuts) (optional)

vegetable shortening, sugar, egg, flour (mixed with 1/2 tsp baking soda), salt (optional), honey, lollipops or hard candies, several colors,crushed

boneless skinless chicken breasts, purple onions, grated parmesan cheese (fresh is best ), cayenne pepper (to taste), parsley (fresh or dried- for color ), milk, mayonnaise (not miracle whip), grated parmesan cheese (i use the dried version for this), white wine vinegar, worcestershire sauce

pineapple juice, lime juice, white vinegar, garlic cloves, minced, salt, dried oregano, crumbled, ground pepper, mild chili pepper, remove stem and seeds from chiles, finely minced (anaheim or california), drops yellow food coloring (but accurate ) (optional), vegetable oil, frying chicken, cut up

sugar, vegetable shortening (such as crisco ), eggs, buttermilk, lemon extract or 4 tsp vanilla or 4 tsp anise extract, cream of tartar, baking soda, flour (see instructions below), icing (optional) or nuts (optional), colored sugar sprinkle (optional)

eggs, light brown sugar, granulated sugar, salt, vanilla extract, creamy peanut butter, butter, softened, multi-colored chocolate candy, chocolate chips, raisins (optional), baking soda, quick-cooking oatmeal (not instant )

sweet unsalted butter , no substitutes, all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, egg, baking powder, vanilla extract, almond extract, as desired (optional), powdered sugar (sift before measuring), vanilla, milk , as needed, colored sprinkles