80 easy being Recipes

chocolate chips (semi or milk or a combination of the 2), roasted nuts (more can be used up to 2 1/2 cup), white chocolate , candy bar broken up (or white baking chips)

graham cracker crumb crust (or can use chocolate or vanilla flavor, i like the chocolate), philadelphia cream cheese, softened, philadelphia cream cheese, softened, sugar (must be sifted), vanilla, fresh lemon juice, soft butter, cool whip frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided (return the remaining half of the cool whip to the freezer and use for the next time), pie filling (use favorite flavor , i like cherry or blueberry)

shortening, white sugar, brown sugar, salt, vanilla, baking soda, flour, chocolate chips, nuts (can be left out), egg, well beaten

butter, melted, cream of mushroom soup, cream of onion soup, cooked instant rice, cubed processed cheese, frozen chopped broccoli (thawed )

chopped turkey, cream of chicken soup , with herbs, milk, leftover mixed vegetables (i use a mix of peas, carrots, and corn), cornstarch, water

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cream cheese, pickapeppa sauce, parsley for garnish (optional), pecans for garnish (optional), note: subsitute for pickapeppa: jalapeno jelly, topped with garnish of sliced green onions. chutney or 1 can smoked oysters, oh so easy and delicious

self-rising flour, baking soda, light brown sugar (must be soft), desiccated coconut, cocoa powder, margarine (diced ), eggs (beaten ), milk

olive oil, butter or margarine, boneless beef sirloin steak , cut into 2 1/2 inch strips, dried basil, water, balsamic vinegar, chopped garlic, garlic frozen vegetables with pasta, diced seeded tomatoes, i add 1 tsp kikomans stir fry sauce and 1 tsp worcestershire, i add 1 small can mushrooms, drained, red pepper, seeded and diced , 1 small onion - chopped, and 1 small can water chestnuts, drained if i have it on hand (broccoli, squash, zuchini, etc, i add whatever needs to be used!).

fresh corn tortillas, cream of mushroom soup, water , to be mixed with soup, grated cheddar cheese (or 1 of your choice), chopped green chilies, oil

diced radish, diced cucumber, diced tomato, scallion, sliced (use both green and white parts of scallion, reserve some green for garnish), fresh mint , rough chop. (fresh parsley or cilantro or dill can be substituted for a change in flavor), lemons , juice of, olive oil, crumbled feta cheese

gluten-free self-raising flour, butter, softened, sugar, gluten-free cornflour (us-cornstarch), gluten free baking powder, vanilla essence, eggs, milk (this can be substituted by orange juice or soy )

chicken breast , depending on the size of your family, egg, milk, breadcrumbs (can use gluten-free !), cornmeal, cornstarch, poultry seasoning (or sage), salt and pepper, sesame seeds, oil (any kind you may have. i used canola )

penne , mostaccioli, or ziti, grated parmesan, whole milk, eggs, olive oil, unsalted butter, yellow onion, finely chopped, garlic cloves, thinly sliced, salt and freshly ground black pepper, lean ground turkey, ground pork, crushed tomatoes , with juices, ground cinnamon

cooked and cooled rice (preferably medium grain, but long grain will work), half-and-half cream or 2 cups evaporated skim milk, milk (i use skim or 1%), sugar, butter, raisins, vanilla, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg (use freshly grated for a world of difference)

refrigerated biscuits (plain store brand , do not use jumbo, flaky, buttered, etc.), vegetable oil (for fryer), whole milk, pure vanilla extract, sugar

bunuelos (mexican fritters), bunuelos may be served sprinkled with a cinnamon-sugar mixture or with warmed honey. another favorite way is to serve them drizzled with a brown sugar syrup flavored with a stick of cinnamon., all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, beaten eggs, milk, melted butter, vegetable oil for frying, cinnamon-sugar mixture, brown sugar syrup, powdered sugar for sprinkling (optional), whisk flour , sugar, baking powder and salt together in a bowl; set aside., in a small bowl, beat together the eggs and milk. stir egg/milk mixture into flour mixture; add the melted butter and mix well. (dough should be easy to handle, if too stiff add 1 to 2 tbsp more milk; be careful not to make dough sticky.), turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until very smooth., divide into 18 to 24 pieces. shape into balls; cover with a cloth and let stand for 20 minutes., roll each ball on a lightly floured surface into 4 to 6-inch rounds. let the rounds stand for 5 minutes., in large, deep skillet , heat about 2-inches of oil over medium-high heat or to 375*f (190*cup). fry dough, 1 or two pieces at a time, until puffed and golden on both side. drain well on paper toweling. sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar mixture or drizzle with brown sugar syrup and sprinkle lightly with powdered sugar, if desired. serve warm., makes about 1 1/2 to 2 dozen ., cinnamon-sugar mixture : combine 2 tsp ground cinnamon with 1/3 cup sugar. sprinkle mixture over hot bunuelos., brown sugar syrup : in a small saucepan, combine 2 cups packed dark brown sugar; 1 cup water; 2 tbsp light corn syrup and 1 (2-inch) cinnamon stick. bring to a boil and simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. cool to room temperature. drizzle over hot bunuelos and sprinkle lightly with powdered sugar