35 easy assorted Recipes

country crock spread, melted, divided, milk, rotini pasta, cooked and drained, diced cooked chicken, assorted frozen vegetables, thawed, shredded low fat cheddar cheese, plain dry bread crumbs, grated parmesan cheese

mayonnaise, sour cream, jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped, green onions, greens only, chopped (save the bottoms for dipping!), fresh lemon juice, chili powder, red pepper flakess, cumin (optional), favorite salt blend (season salt, homemade lemon pepper, garlic pepper, etc), assorted veggies (for the above quantity, i use about 1pt cherry tomatoes, 6-8 green onions, cut just at the start of the green, 2 bell peppers, sliced long, 1 large cucumber or 6 mini cukes, sliced lengthwise, baby carrots, couple stalks of celery, etc)

boneless skinless chicken breasts, chopped into large chunks (or assorted chicken pieces, about 3 lbs), flour or 2 tbsp corn, onions, chopped, garlic cloves, chopped finely, extra virgin olive oil, fresh gingerroot, finely chopped, dried apricots, tomato paste, chopped tomatoes, chickpeas, honey, chicken stock, saffron or 1 tsp turmeric, ras el hanout spice mix (or make up spice mix below), ground coriander, ground cinnamon, ground cumin, cayenne pepper (optional), salt and black pepper, chopped fresh coriander, to serve (cilantro), carrots, peeled & diced (optional), preserved lemon, chopped into small wedges (optional), harissa

manicotti, uncooked about 14 pieces, spaghetti sauce, approx . 3 cups, water, ricotta cheese, approx . 2 cups, mozzarella cheese, shredded approx . 2 cups, parmesan cheese, grated (we prefer the three cheese blend of asiagio,parm and romano), egg, parsley, chopped fresh, salt, ground black pepper, italian sausage (can sub assorted veggies for sausage if desired such as peppers, zucchini, aubergine, etc), mushrooms, sliced and drained, garlic , to taste, salt , to taste, pepper , to taste

just yummy avocado dip, avocado, plain yogurt, chopped onions, lemon juice, garlic salt, hot pepper sauce, in small bowl, mash avocado ., stir in remaining ingredients ., chill thoroughly to blend flavors ., serve with assorted chips , crackers.even veggies! .

sugar, cornstarch, salt, milk, eggs, beaten, sour cream, vanilla extract, assorted fresh berries

nonstick vegetable oil spray, albacore tuna steaks (from the u.s. or canada; about 1 inch thick), zucchini , quartered lengthwise, eggplant (about 1 lb), cut lengthwise into 3/4-inch-thick slices, olive oil, assorted cherry tomatoes, halved, herbes de provence, garlic clove, minced

brighten up the holidays with starry sugar cookies made with easy sugar cookie mix., makes about 2 dozen cookies, betty crocker sugar cookie mix, butter or margarine, melted, gold medal all-purpose flour, egg, betty crocker rich & creamy creamy white frosting, betty crocker decorating icing (assorted colors ), betty crocker decorating sprinkles and sugars (assorted colors)

granny smith apples, cored and chunked, green grapes, necterines , chunked, tub of strawberries , chunked, assorted fruits of choice (avoid bananas), lemon yogurt, craisins , optional, almond slivered, optional

free fat free sour cream, good seasons gourmet parmesan good seasons cheese & garlic salad dressing mix (1 envelope) or 1 oz italian salad dressing mix (1 envelope), chopped roasted red peppers or 1 tsp jarred roasted garlic or 8 1/2 oz artichoke hearts, drained, finely chopped, breadsticks or assorted cut-up vegetables

pepper, cayenne pepper, butter, rice (assorted flavors ), drained tuna, water

capellini (angel hair pasta), minced assorted fresh vegetables (asparagus, mushrooms, broccoli, zucchini, what have you), butter, tomatoes, diced, red pepper flakes, sea salt, fresh ground black pepper

cocoa powder, warm water, mayonnaise, vanilla extract, superfine sugar, cake flour , sifted, baking soda, salt, easy chocolate mousse , recipe follows or chocolate frosting, cream, assorted candy pieces like chopped candy bars, chocolate chips, sprinkles