1128 defrost compromise Recipes

artichoke hearts, drained and cut into small pieces, frozen chopped spinach , defrost and squeeze drain the spinach, mayonnaise (can use reduced fat - do not use fat free), shredded parmesan cheese, shredded colby-monterey jack cheese, chopped green onion

fusilli, bow tie pasta, olive oil, pesto sauce (i use my for pesto, also from the barefoot contessa), frozen chopped spinach , defrosted and squeezed dry, fresh lemon juice, good mayonnaise, freshly grated parmesan cheese, frozen peas , defrosted, pignolis (pine nuts), kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper

feta cheese, crumbled, onion, finely chopped, frozen spinach , defrosted and squeezed dry, dried breadcrumbs, lightly beaten eggs, lemon juice, pine nuts, toasted, chopped fresh mint, dried dill, salt and pepper (lots of pepper), sheets puff pastry , defrosted and cut in half, milk

penne or 1 lb whole wheat, extra virgin olive oil, butter, onion, finely chopped, garlic cloves, finely chopped, flour, white wine, milk, few grates fresh nutmeg, frozen chopped spinach , defrosted and wrung dry in a kitchen towel, frozen chopped artichokes , defrosted and wrung dry in a kitchen towel, ground black pepper, shredded italian fontina cheese, plus additional for sprinkling on top, grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese, plus additional for sprinkling on top

bacon , cut crosswise into 1/4-inch strips, frozen chopped spinach , defrosted, drained, and squeezed dry (see note in description if you wish to use fresh spinach), monterey jack pepper cheese, shredded, fresh ground black pepper, store-bought prepared pizza crust , such as boboli, olive oil, grated parmesan cheese or 4 tbsp grated asiago cheese

butter, olive oil, onion, chopped, garlic cloves, chopped, frozen chopped spinach , defrosted and squeezed dry, salt and pepper, to taste, hot sauce (i use frank s red hot), feta cheese, crumbled, parmesan cheese, shredded, egg, beaten, curd cottage cheese, sheets phyllo dough , defrosted, melted butter, olive oil

frozen hash brown potatoes , defrosted (we used simply potatoes), vegetable oil or 1/3 cup butter, salt, pepper, eggs, milk, diced onion, diced bell pepper, diced cooked breakfast sausage, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped parsley (to garnish ) (optional)

boneless skinless chicken breasts, poached, cooled and pulled into small shreds, not cubed, frozen peas , defrosted, frozen corn kernels , defrosted, carrot, cooked, cooled and diced (frozen is ok, too), apple, peeled, cored and diced small (gala or fuji), mayonnaise, seedless raisin, sliced stuffed green olive, shoestring potatoes, salt and pepper (sometimes i use lawry s )

chopped yellow onions (2 onions), olive oil, kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper, frozen chopped spinach , defrosted, extra-large eggs, beaten, grated nutmeg, freshly grated parmesan cheese, dry plain breadcrumbs, feta cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, pine nuts (pignoli), salted butter, melted, sheets phyllo dough , defrosted

onion, chopped, frozen chopped spinach , defrosted and squeezed dry, salt and pepper, to taste, ground nutmeg, feta cheese, crumbled, egg, beaten, ricotta cheese, sheets phyllo dough , defrosted, melted butter, olive oil

all-purpose flour, sugar or 2 cups splenda substitute, equal amount, unsweetened cocoa, baking powder, cinnamon, vanilla, tart apples, shredded (packed) or 3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce, nonfat milk, becel margarine or 3/4 cup butter, melted, eggs (240-260 g total weight), dark chocolate, frozen raspberries , 250g (not defrosted) or 1 1/2 cups fresh raspberries, coarse sugar (perle sugar)

egg whites, at room temperature, cream of tartar, sugar (divided ), egg yolks, all-purpose flour, cocoa, baking powder, salt, fruit juice or 1/2 cup water, orange zest (optional), vanilla or 1 tsp rum flavoring, cherry flavored liqueur (for sprinkling cake layers), softened butter, icing sugar (approx .), strong coffee, sour cherries, frozen & defrosted (pitted) or 3 -4 cups canned & drained cherries (remove pits), whipping cream, sugar, vanilla, chocolate curls

brown rice (may include parts green split peas, whole green lentils, whole grain, barley flakes and pearl barley), turkey bacon, cooked and chopped (or canadian bacon), frozen peas and carrot, defrosted (or any fresh or frozen veggie), egg white (or two whole eggs), garlic powder, pepper

chicken, cut in small chunks, shell pasta, cooked, white vinegar, tomato paste, garlic cloves, chopped, hot curry paste, hot curry powder, cayenne, tomatoes , blended, raisins, broccoli florets , defrosted, peas , defrosted, lime juice, grated fresh ginger, mincemeat or 1/2 cup sweet chutney, coconut milk

sweet butter, chopped yellow onions, frozen chopped spinach , defrosted, chicken stock (or vegetable stock), frozen peas , defrosted, fresh mint, heavy cream, salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste

turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, mustard seeds, cumin seeds, yellow onions, peeled,washed and finely chopped, garlic, peeled,washed and finely chopped, green chilies, washed,ends trimmed and finely chopped, fresh ginger, peeled,washed and finely chopped, pure wesson canola oil, tomatoes, peeled,washed and chopped, salt, cut okra , defrosted and washed in lots of water, sweet corn , i use bird eye ,young tender,defrosted and washed in lots of water

buckwheat groats (whole , not flour), water, frozen spinach , defrosted, chopped dill, feta cheese, black pepper, lemon juice, olive oil (optional), chopped onion, chopped garlic cloves, butter, olive oil, garlic salt , to taste, sheets phyllo dough , defrosted, olive oil

frozen butternut squash , defrosted or 1 1/4 cups cooked and pureed squash, zucchini, cooked and coarsely pureed (6-7oz, about 1/2 cup), bulk breakfast sausage (i use jimmy dean), eggs, beaten, brown sugar, granulated sugar, salt, cinnamon, ginger, evaporated milk, unbaked pie shell, rolled out to fit a 9 inch deep dish pie pan (4 cup volume)