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soy sauce, corn syrup or 1 tbsp brown sugar, leftover cooked pork or 2 cups cooked beef or 2 cups cooked chicken, cut into thin slices, cornstarch, cold water (can use chicken broth also, make certain that it is cold or it will not mix with the cornstarch), vegetable oil, onion, sliced, minced fresh garlic (or to taste), red bell pepper, seeded and sliced (can use green ), celery ribs, diced, canned mushroom slices, well drained, salt and pepper (i just use 1 or two cans for this), fresh bean sprouts, green onion, finely chopped (optional)

red kidney beans, onion chopped, bell pepper chopped, jalapeno peppers chopped (optional), garlic minced, smoked sausage cut in 1/2 inch pieces, bay leaf, pork hambone, salt to taste, red pepper or cayenne to taste, black pepper to taste, water to cover beans cooked rice, wash beans. add in the crock-pot , the washed beans, onions, bell pepper, garlic, hambone, and bay leaf. pour enough water in the crock-pot so that the water is 2 to 3 inches above the beans. turn the crock-pot on low and cook overnight or 10 hours or during the day while at work. do not peak or uncover., early the next morning or returning from work, check and see if the water has been reduced. if further reduction of water is needed and generally it is needed, turn the cooker on high. smash some of the beans to thicken and cook 1 or two more hours; adding the smoked sausage in the last half hour of cooking. remove bay leaf and season to taste with salt and pepper., pour the entire mixture from the crock pot to a large heavy duty pot or black cast iron pot. smash some of the beans to thicken the gravy. cook to reduce the water and thicken the gravy. when the gravy is almost the consistency you want, add the smoked sausage, salt and pepper and remove the bay leaf. cook for 30 minutes. serve over rice and enjoy., scale this recipe to servings.

cream of broccoli soup , campbells, milk, mozzarella cheese, shredded, frozen peas and carrots, chicken breasts (cooked & cubed into bite size pieces), elbow macaroni, cooked (measured 3 cups after cooking), italian seasoned breadcrumbs, garlic powder, black pepper, salt, butter-flavored cooking spray, pepperidge farm stuffing, italian seasoned breadcrumbs (this is in addition to the breadcrumbs used in filling), parmesan cheese, grated, butter, melted

potatoes, cooked and cubed (about 9-10 medium potatoes), mayonnaise (hellman s is best for this, do not use salad dressing), sour cream, melted butter, garlic powder, seasoning salt (or to taste, or use white salt), ground black pepper, green onions, chopped, onion , finely, cheddar cheese, finely cubed (or coarsley shredded), cheddar cheese, shredded (or to taste), chopped cooked ham (or use cooked chopped chicken or turkey) (optional)

frozen hash brown patties (ore ida!) or you can use 12 oz bag of shreded hash browns too., shredded cheddar cheese, cubed fully cooked ham (or cooked sausage and bacon!), eggs, milk, salt, ground mustard, a few drops of hot sauce (franks or tabisco), p.s no onions or peppers were added to this due to sensitive stomachs, but feel free to add

chicken stock (may need more), wild rice (i have used the quick cooking and it s good), frozen corn, divided, peanut oil, fully-cooked ham or smoked sausage, cut into cubes (or diced cooked chicken breast), mushrooms, onion , diced quite finely, celery stalks, sliced thinly, carrot, peeled and diced or grated, half-and-half (depending on how creamy you want your soup) note: low-fat or fat-free work very well in this, roux for thickening (equal parts melted butter and flour mixed into a paste), crushed cheese croutons or cheese crackers for topping, optional

flour, baking powder, salt, warm milk, shortening , lard or coconut oil for frying, refried beans (or 1 can), fresh mexican chorizo(try this to make your own! mexican chorizo de puebla), drained, spicy tomato sauce, sour cream, cooked black beans(or 1 can, drained ), frozen corn(just thawed , no need to cook), rotel type tomatoes, cojack cheese, shredded, cotija cheese, grated, fresh cilantro

skinless chicken breasts, boneless, sherry wine , i use cream sherry for a slightly sweeter taste., cornstarch, water, soy sauce, cornstarch, sugar, rice wine vinegar, hot pepper sauce , i find the best pepper sauce for this recipe is cholula hot sauce imported, cooking oil, gingerroot, minced, garlic, minced, green onion, cut in 1/2, peanuts, rice, hot, cooked

hamburger, italian sausage, link without the skin this is for taste (optional), rice (cooked ), orzo pasta (cooked ), carrots, skinned and chopped small, head cabbage, onion, chopped fine, green pepper, egg, garlic, salt, pepper

flemish beef stew, american-style beer is used in this recipe. if you want to try another beer, go for a belgian ale - an imported pilsner might be too bitter., beef chuck, cut into 1- to 1 1/2-inch cubes, salt, black pepper, vegetable oil, unsalted butter, onions (6 to 8 medium), chopped (7 cups), turkish or 1 1/2 california bay leaves, pilsner-style beer such as budweiser, dijon mustard, thick) slices country-style bread, beef dry and sprinkle with pepper and 1/2 tsp salt., heat oil and butter in a wide 6- to 8-quart heavy pot over high heat until hot but not smoking, then brown beef in 2 to 3 batches (without crowding), turning over once, until dark brown, about 5 minutes. transfer to a plate., add onions and remaining 1/4 tsp salt to pot and cook over high heat, stirring occasionally and scraping up brown bits from bottom of pot, until pale golden, about 5 minutes. reduce heat to moderately low and cover pot, then cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are golden, about 10 minutes more., add beef along with any juices on plate, bay leaves, and beer and bring to a simmer., meanwhile , spread 1 tbsp mustard on each side of bread slices, then place bread on top of stew. simmer stew, covered, until beef is very tender, about 2 hours., just before serving, stir bread into stew, breaking it up with a spoon, until it is incorporated and stew is thickened. season with salt., stew can be made 1 day ahead and cooled completely, uncovered, then chilled, covered. reheat over moderate heat., makes 6 to 8 main-course servings.

firm tofu, shredded carrot, chopped bok choy, chopped water chestnuts, chopped bamboo shoots, chopped garlic chives, garlic, peeled and minced, dark soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, potsticker or gyoza wrappers, oil for frying the dumplings, drain the tofu , cut into cubes and mash. wash and prepare the vegetables. combine the tofu with the remainder of the ingredients and seasonings., lay out 1 of the gyoza wrappers in front of you ., dip your finger in the water and moisten the edges of the wrapper., place a heaping tsp of filling in the middle of the wrapper ., fold the gyoza wrapper over the filling and pinch the edges to seal it shut. (you may want to use a cornstarch/water mixture to make this easier)., heat 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet or wok.when oil is ready, carefully add the dumplings and cook on high heat until golden brown (about 1 minute). without turning the dumplings over, add 1/2 cup of water and cover. cook for about 1 minute to cook the raw filling and then uncover and continue cooking until most of the liquid is absorbed., serve the potstickers with the burnt side on top, with potsticker dipping sauce or soy sauce mixed with minced ginger for dipping.

diced cooked turkey or 3 -4 cups cooked chicken, spaghetti noodles, chicken broth, diced green pepper, chopped onion, butter or 1/2 lb margarine, flour, milk, salt, pepper, grated cheddar cheese, grated velveeta cheese (good luck trying to grate this, i just use chunks), breadcrumbs

cubed cooked chicken or 3 cups cooked turkey, cream of chicken soup, grated cheddar cheese, grated parmesan cheese, frozen mixed vegetables, sliced mushrooms, drained, grated cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, onion, chopped, refrigerated biscuits (use pillsbury grands! for this), melted butter, shredded cheddar cheese

wheat bun (i use merita light s, they re 80 calories and delicious), boneless skinless chicken breasts, lemon , juice of, fresh rosemary (1-2 sticks is plenty), paprika, salt, pepper, non-stick olive oil flavored cooking spray (i use pam, but any kind will do...you also don tsp have to use the olive oil kind, just non-stick spra), red peppers, red onions (1 big slice), goat cheese (any kind, i made this with only .5 oz goat cheese last night and it was still delicious and 40 calor), shredded lettuce, grey poupon dijon mustard

lamb meat, with bone (cut in large pieces), butter, pine nuts, blanched almond, onions, chopped, garlic, minced, cooked yogurt (laban, i have a recipe for this), cooked rice, plain with only salt and turmeric added, loaves arabic bread, salt and pepper

did you know that if you want to add vegetables to the soup you are making, they will taste so much better if you saute them first in a little butter. even though it s a little bit more work, it s worth the extra effort., what happens when you boil the soup too long the soup ends up losing its color ., i burned my soup once. have you ever done that here s a great tip to fix that. take the liquid part of your soup and pour it into a new, clean pan. then, add these ingredients: mustard, curry powder, chutney, or your 1 other of your favorite flavors. quantities are always to taste and you ll be amazed at how this tip really works, my all time favorite soup tips. every made soup that was too salty tasting all you need to do is place a raw potato into your soup pot and simmer it with the soup for about 15 minutes. not only does the potato slice absorb the extra salt, but as an added snack for the cook, it also absorbs all that flavor and becomes a fantastic taste treat, need your soup to be thicker - just sprinkle a little bit of instant mashed potato and stir in to thicken the soup. carefully continue adding the instant potatoes until you get the consistency that makes you happy., in a hurry and need to use canned broth instead of homemade give it a little extra flavor by taking your leftover chicken or meat bones and simmering it in the broth. simmer for about 15 minutes. then, strain the liquid and use the newly-flavored broth for your soup. this is a fantastic way to spice up the tinny flavor of canned broth and make it taste like its homemade., guess what a great resource a grocery store is for ready -to-use ingredients! simply make a visit to the salad bar (most large grocery chains have them now,) and gather up some of the pre-cut vegetables, cooked shrimp, and chicken or meat. how easy is that, if you have any leftovers of the pasta you cooked the night before , or even meat and vegetables - use them for instant nutritious substance for your soup. if your left over vegetables have already been cooked, simply puree them and use it as a thickener. deeeelish

flour, bakind powder, ground ginger (please make sure this is fresh), baking soda, salt, farm fresh eggs, brown sugar ,packed, sour cream, light molasses, cooking oil, cooking oil for deep frying, lemon glaze

cream cheese, softened, evaporated milk (i use the pet brand for this recipe i like the flavor better), lemon juice (fresh no subs.), grated onion (very fine ), worcestershire sauce, salt, curry powder, shrimp, cooked and deveined finely chopped (i use fresh shrimp and i boil the shrimp in water, 1 tsp butter and a dash of garlic powder. ho)