144 creamy good Recipes

reduced fat graham cracker squares, crushed finely, reduced-fat margarine, melted, milk or unsweetened soy, creamy peanut butter, sugar-free chocolate pudding mix, light or fat-free cool whip, cool whip or redi-whip for serving

bacon , trimmed of fat and cut into thirds, good quality whole egg mayonnaise (like thomay), water, eggs, pine nuts, baby spinach leaves, washed and dried

good olive oil, red bell pepper, seeded and sliced into thin strips, yellow bell pepper, seeded and sliced into thin strips, sugar, capers, drained, julienned fresh basil leaves, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, baguette, creamy gorgonzola or other blue cheese, at room temperature

reduced-fat 2-percent cottage cheese, apple cider vinegar, dried thyme, cannellini beans, rinsed and drained, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, good quality olive oil, smoked or sweet paprika, chopped chives, for garnish

sun-dried tomatoes (oil packed, drained and chopped), pancetta (diced fine ), vermouth, white wine, bay leaves, crushed tomatoes (san marzano or any good quality canned crushed tomato), tomato (fresh , cherry and cut in quarters), onions, diced fine, minced garlic, dried oregano, heavy cream, red pepper flakes (to taste, go lighter if needed ), tomato paste, olive oil, fresh basil, fresh parsley, kosher salt, ground black pepper

unsalted butter, yellow onion, thinly sliced, sugar, bratwursts, good quality hot dog buns, lightly toasted, sour cream, minced unpeeled granny smith apples or 1/4 cup other tart apple, prepared horseradish, caraway seed

champagne vinegar, dijon mustard, minced fresh garlic, extra-large egg yolk*, at room temperature (see note ), kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, good olive oil, salad greens or mesclun mix for 6 to 8 people

chicken breasts, pounded thin, prosciutto ham (or you can use any good baked ham), gruyere cheese, shredded (or you can use 4 slices of swiss), hickory bacon (don tsp use thick sliced, just regular), kosher salt, ground black pepper, olive oil, butter, diced onion (i prefer shallots, but a regular onion will work fine), chicken broth, white wine (if you don tsp want to use wine, just use all chicken stock or broth), heavy cream (or you can use evaporated milk or even light cream and even milk, i just like the consistency of hea), dijon mustard (i love to mix dijon and ground mustard but if you only have dijon, that if just fine, if you like mo), fresh parsley, kosher salt, ground black pepper

asparagus , cut in 1 1/2-inch pieces on an angle, cremini mushrooms (cut in half or quarters depending on the size more of less to taste), onion, cut in quarters and thin sliced, bibb lettuce (1 1/2 cups per person ), olive oil, salt, pepper, plain yogurt, stone ground mustard (dijon will work, but nearly as good), parmesan cheese, grated, milk (used to thin out the dressing, use as much as you like), salt, to taste (go easy , the cheese is salty), pepper , to taste

head garlic, left whole plus, garlic cloves, grated, extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling (evoo), milk, crusty bread, about 3 inches thick or 6 slices sandwich bread, lean ground turkey breast, poultry seasoning, fresh sage, chopped, nutmeg , to taste, shallots, finely chopped, grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese, egg, beaten, head broccoli or 1 large cherry tomatoes, salt & freshly ground black pepper, butter, flour, chicken stock, milk, good quality shredded asiago cheese

mayonnaise (kraft is good), sour cream, fresh ginger, chopped fine, garlic, minced, dark sesame oil, rice vinegar, minced fresh cilantro, szechwan pepper (you can use black if you need to), anise seed, coarse salt, chinese five spice powder, ground ginger, beef tenderloin, trimmed and tied, vegetable oil, snipped fresh chives, for garnish, tarragon, sprigs for garnish

sour cream, prepared mayonnaise, gorgonzola cheese, crumbled up, buttermilk, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste, mixed chopped fresh herbs (such as parsley, sage, and basil), head iceberg lettuce, quartered , core removed, good quality bacon, cooked crispy, tear drop , or grape tomatoes, halved, blue cheese, crumbled

mayonnaise, sour cream, prepared horseradish, honey, dijon mustard, salt and freshly cracked black pepper, buttermilk, onions , thinly sliced root to tip, vegetable oil, for frying, all-purpose flour, cayenne, paprika, salt and freshly ground black pepper, fresh onion rolls, buttered and toasted until golden, thick slices sharp cheddar, good-quality rare roast beef, sliced thin

mayonnaise, hot cherry peppers, chopped, red wine vinegar, chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, dijon mustard, fresh lemon juice, olive oil, divided, chopped fresh thyme, garlic, finely chopped, salt and freshly ground black pepper, good white bread, crusts removed and finely processed, grated lemon zest, sea scallops, patted dry, special equipment : 6-inch wooden skewers, soaked in water

creamy peanut butter, good seasons oriental sesame salad dressing mix, crushed red pepper flakes, cider vinegar, vegetable oil, water, boneless skinless chicken breast, cooked, shredded (about 3 cups), napa cabbage or 1 (1 1/4 lb) bok choy, thinly sliced, red bell pepper, finely chopped, dry roasted peanuts

shell pasta or 1 (7 oz) box macaroni or 1 (7 oz) box pasta, twists, red pepper, chopped, green pepper, chopped, onion, chopped, velveeta cheese, cubed, water chestnuts (optional), cream of mushroom soup (healthy request), cream of celery soup (healthy request), milk, chicken breasts, diced (optional)

good quality vanilla ice cream, creamy peanut butter, light karo syrup, rice krispies, granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, butter, heavy whipping cream, pure vanilla extract