481 cook work Recipes

garlic clove, minced (more if it suits your taste), yellow onion, chopped, extra virgin olive oil, chicken broth, milk, water, dried rosemary, crushed (or 3 sprigs fresh, chopped ), sea salt (regular salt works fine too), fresh ground black pepper (regular pepper works fine too), ground cumin (adjust to taste, we like about 2 tsp), dried chipotle powder (adjust to taste, we like about 1/2 tsp), bay leaf, cooked chicken, chopped, corn (fresh, canned, frozen , whatever ( drain the liquid), sliced mushrooms, drained, diced pimentos (about half a small jar, without the liquid ), instant rice

linguine (half package, cooked and drained ), olive oil, minced garlic clove, precooked grilled chicken breasts, strips in the package (can be found in lunch meat section of the grocery store), milk (add a little extra if needed), cornstarch (or flour if you don tsp have but i find is much better to work with in this case), basil (crushed works best but regular dried is ok), crushed red pepper flakes, sugar, salt, black pepper, fresh grated parmesan cheese (you can now get it in kraft s canister form, just make sure it s the shreds, not the powder)

bread, toasted (bagels work, as well)., bacon, cooked, chopped ham or deli meat, eggs, lightly beaten, grated cheddar cheese (tillamook is preferred by author), salt and ground black pepper to taste (optional), chopped onion (optional), fresh chives, chopped (optional), chopped fresh mushrooms (optional), green bell pepper, finely chopped (optional), chopped jalapeno pepper (optional), drops hot pepper sauce (e.g. tabasco), or to taste (optional), mayonnaise , miracle whip or to taste (optional)

dry adzuki beans (aka azuki beans), cooked brown rice (leftovers work well here or boil up about 1/2 a cup of raw rice), pearl barley, sesame oil, rice wine vinegar, braggs liquid aminos (or tamari or soy...start with 1 tbsp then taste test), lime , juice of, fresh ginger (minced or grated , about a 1-inch piece, or 1/2 tsp dried ground ginger), garlic clove (minced or grated ), sugar, coriander powder, flax seed oil (optional), green onions, sliced (green & white parts ), carrot, grated, sesame seeds (plus more for garnish), fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)

olive oil, bacon drippings, diced onion, diced celery, reduced-sodium chicken broth or 4 cups vegetable broth, mashed potatoes, leftover, corn, leftover, cauliflower (in cheese sauce also works great) or 1/4-1/2 cup broccoli, leftover (in cheese sauce also works great), shredded cheddar cheese (sharp is best), sea salt (or kosher salt), white pepper, paprika, bacon, pre-cooked & crumbled (optional but very good addition if you have it leftover from breakfast)

ripe banana (works with 1 as well), cinnamon, milk, oatmeal (instant ok), raisin bran cereal, raisins, cooking oil (i prefer canola), egg (or 2 whites), brown sugar (white will work), whole wheat flour, unbleached all-purpose flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder

onion, diced, red pepper, diced, garlic cloves, minced, basil, chopped, cooking oil, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, grated, parmesan cheese, grated, frozen spinach, thawed and cooked, alfredo sauce (i use a jar of classico four cheese), lasagna noodles, cooked (dreamfields works well), ground beef or 1 lb ground chicken, cooked, mozzarella cheese, grated, parmesan cheese, grated

olive oil, onions, chopped, green pepper, chopped, red pepper, chopped, garlic cloves, minced, fresh mushrooms, sliced, red kidney beans, cooked (a 540ml can, drained), chickpeas, cooked (a 540ml can, drained), bulgur or 1/2 cup couscous, rinsed, diced tomatoes, canned, salsa , medium, water, chili powder, dried basil, ground pepper, oregano, cumin, cayenne, unsweetened cocoa powder, sugar, canned corn niblet (frozen works well )

dried pinto beans (works for other dried large beans), smoked turkey drumstick (available at supermarkets cut into chunks), water , for soaking, water (to cover for cooking ), kosher salt (to taste), black pepper, cayenne (or to taste)

penne pasta, cooked and kept warm, links sun-dried tomato chicken sausage, chopped (aidels or emeril brand is what i usually use, mushroom or pesto sausage works well too), diced tomatoes, undrained, zucchini, sliced (i use frozen ), mushroom, sliced, spinach (i use frozen ), bell pepper, chopped (i use frozen ), onion, chopped fine, red wine, garlic clove, minced, balsamic vinegar, mrs. dash seasoning mix (original, sun-dried tomato, or garlic & herb all work well), nonstick cooking spray (use as needed )

brown rice , rinsed three times and drained (instant or quick works, too, but not as well), water (adjust amount depending on type of rice and method used for cooking), mixed herbs, divided (herbes de provence or fine herbes, e.g.), garlic powder, divided, dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed, pitted black olives, drained and rinsed (small), canned artichoke bottoms in water, drained, rinsed, and coarsely chopped, tomatoes, coarsely chopped or 2 cups grape tomatoes, carrots, shaved with a peeler into strips, stalks celery, washed and coarsely chopped, cucumber, peeled, seeded, and coarsely chopped, fresh parsley (chopped ), red onion, coarsely chopped , about 1 cup, roasted cashews (almonds work well, too), capers, sharp cheddar cheese, very coarsely chopped (may also use other sharp or tangy cheese, such as gruyere, feta, even blue), cooked chicken breasts, cold, coarsely chopped, mandarin orange segments, drained and rinsed, hass avocado, pitted, peeled, and chopped (1 large or two small), head bronze leaf lettuce, olive oil, red wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar, herb seasoning mix (fine herbes or some other commercial blend, your choice), lemon juice, salt & pepper

boneless chicken thighs, pam cooking spray, chicken broth (any color works well ) or 1 cup wine (any color works well)

basil (chopped fresh ), lemon juice (fresh squeezed ), olive oil (evoo), black pepper, dijon mustard, potatoes (quartered , red babies work best), salt, black pepper, shrimp (medium -cooked and peeled ), lettuce (thinly sliced romaine works well), red bell pepper (cut into 1/4-inch strips), yellow bell pepper (cut into 1/4-inch strips), red onion (thinly sliced ), crumbled feta cheese, kalamata olives (chopped )

dressing, basil (chopped fresh ), lemon juice (fresh squeezed ), olive oil (evoo), black pepper, dijon mustard, salad, potato (quartered , red babies work best), salt, black pepper, shrimp (medium -cooked and peeled ), lettuce (thinly sliced romaine works well), red bell pepper (cut into 1/4-inch strips), yellow bell pepper (cut into 1/4-inch strips), red onion (thinly sliced ), crumbled feta cheese, kalamata olive (chopped )

vegetarian chicken strips or 12 oz morningstar farms meal starters chicken strips, thawed and cut into thirds, campanelle pasta (your favorite pasta will work) or 8 oz linguine, cooked al dente (your favorite pasta will work), butter, sliced green onions, heavy whipping cream (i use 1 cup heavy cream and 1 cup milk), chopped sun-dried tomatoes, kosher salt , to taste, dried basil, ground black pepper, garlic powder, grated parmesan cheese, oregano, thyme, paprika (i use hungarian hot ), cayenne, black pepper, sugar, cumin, garlic powder

potatoes, baked and cut in half, butter, flour, light cream (milk or half and half will work fine), chicken, cooked and diced, peas (frozen work fine), button mushrooms, sliced, celery, fine diced, red pepper, diced, onion, diced, fresh parsley, fine chopped, olive oil, salt, pepper, white cheddar cheese, grated fine

wine , chardonnay (for the cook), spinach, organic baby washed (i use a bag or box of organic washed baby spinach or mixed baby greens), tomato (sweet grape or cherry work nicely, but of course use whatever fresh garden es you might have), carrot, baby (whole, sliced , matchstick whatever you feel like that day), feta, crumbled (more or less ), crouton , garlic and butter (or to your liking), bacon (carando apple cured works best), sea scallops, eggs, vinaigrette dressing (or use whatever is your favorite)

black beans, drained and rinsed or 19 oz about 1 1/2 cups of freshly cooked black beans, almond butter (for nut allergies, sesame seed butter or sunflower seed butter also work well), pitted dates, soaked for an hour and drained, cocoa powder, coconut oil, sea salt, chopped nuts (optional), baked sweet potato (just bake a sweet potato in the oven or microwave until very soft, let it cool, cut it in half and s), pitted dates, soaked for an hour and drained, cocoa powder, almond butter (for nut allergies, sesame seed butter or sunflower seed butter also work well), coconut milk, pure vanilla extract