78043 easy cheesy potluck optional add ins Recipes

chicken breasts -boiled in garlic, cheddar cheese diced into small pieces., diced onion diced in small pieces, dill pickles chopped in small pieces., a bout a 1/8 tsp. of dill weed, garlic chopped- i use what you buy in the jar., mayonaise, celery chopped finely., add pepper to taste., sliced olives , broccli chopped in small pieces or a tomatoe diced in small pieces. you do not have to add these last three ingredients.

your favorite diced tomatoes (add another can if feeding more than 4 people), frozen fish such as red snapper , cod, etc. or fresh fish of your choice., water (for four people), yellow or white onion, vegetables, chopped (see below ), chopped fresh parsley or italian flat leaf parsley, tb chopped garlic, season with salt and pepper before serving based on your personal taste., you can add as many or as few chopped vegetables as you like. you can also use more or less fish depending on how thick you like your chowder to be.), this recipe can also be made with leftover fish and leftover vegetables. i do not suggest using leftover fish sticks or any other fried fish unless you remove the breaded topping first. if you do use fish that has been cooked, just add it to the chowder about two minutes before serving to heat it to the temperature of the other ingredients in the pot., if you prefer a mexican flavor , add 1 tsp. cumin and 1/2 tsp oregano with a dash of cayenne pepper (or more for a hotter flavor), if you prefer an italian flavor , add 1/2 tsp of italian seasonings or 1 tsp oregano, vegetables to be added are based on your favorites and what you may or may not have in your pantry at the time. here are some of my favorite additions for your review, diced potatoes , celery, carrots, zucchini, leeks, mushrooms, cabbage, mild chile peppers, red onions, artichoke hearts, and green or red bell peppers. you can add a handful of fresh spinach or 1/4 cup of frozen spinach. you can always add a can of mixed vegetables and of course, you can use frozen vegetables. i do not suggest using broccoli. corn is also a good addition. you can add a can of drained corn, black beans and a few tbsp of salsa for a great mexican fish soup., use canned tomatoes that have additional vegs in them such as mexican-style with chilies and onions, italian-style with peppers or anything other blend you prefer.)

easy comfort chicken & rice casserole, saffron yellow rice, you may also used white rice ), canned premium chicken in water (i use cooked left-over chicken), cream of chicken or cream of mushroom soup, brocolli flowerettes, celery (chopped thin), milk, paprika, onions, fried fried onions, cheese for top, cook rice as directed but simmer for 15 minutes. (when combined with the other ingredients and cooked in the oven, the rice will cook more.), drain water from canned chicken ., combine soup and chicken in bowl., add cooked rice to soup and chicken., stir in 1/2 cup of milk, more or less , depending on consistency desired., cook uncovered in a casserole dish at 350 degrees for about 20 minutes., serve with vegetables for a complete and quick meal., if using onions & celery simmer them in butter for about ten minutes then add to bottom of casserole dish., if you like, you can top it with cheese or fried onions and broil for about 5 minutes.* * (we do)

red potatoes, pimientos, chopped onion, garlic salt, onion salt, velveeta cheese, cubed, bread, cubed, melted butter

easy n delicious country apple pecan cake with caramel frosting, yellow cake mix, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, mayonnaise, eggs, peeled, grated tart apples (4 lg. apples), chopped pecans, combine first 5 ingredients. beat at medium speed for 2 minutes., stir in apples ., stir in nuts ., pour into a greased and floured 10 to 12 cup bundt pan or 10 tube pan., bake in a preheated oven at 350 degrees f . for 45 to 50 minutes., cool cake thoroughly before removing from pan ., prepare frosting as cake cooks )., caramel frosting, butter, heavy cream, brown sugar , firmly packed, salt, sugar, few drops vanilla, few pecans for garnish (if desired), mix butter , cream, brown sugar and salt in saucepan., bring to boil, stirring constantly., heat, add vanilla , then gradually add, sugar to make frosting of spreading consistency.

heinz baked beans in tomato sauce (the small single-person size), white bread, butter (to your taste ), grated cheddar cheese (1/4 to 1/2 cup), worcestershire sauce (optional- i prefer without)

uncooked macaroni and cheese, condensed cream of mushroom soup, margarine, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, buttery round crackers

chocolate chips , any will do (my favorite is dark chocolate), eggs (room temperature ), very hot coffee, scalded milk (can use coffee creamer, 1/2 & 1/2, can milk), rum (optional) or 1 -2 tbsp orange liqueur (optional) or 1 -2 tbsp cherry flavored liqueur (optional) or 1 -2 tbsp mint liqueur, etc (optional)

bone in chicken breasts, salt , on hand, pepper , on hand, garlic powder , on hand, yellow onion, chopped fine, cream of chicken soup, butter, chicken bouillon cubes, garlic powder, salt (add or lessen just depends on taste), black pepper, flour tortillas (me casa is a good brand, make sure they are thick and not dingy, try not to get tortillias from the)

angel food cake mix, crushed pineapples , in juice, add nuts

cake mix.. white, yellow or lemon, made to the manufacturer s instructions, tb fresh lemon zest, tb fresh lemon juice, addition: 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts, icing, powdered sugar, tb lemon zest, tb lemon juice, you can substitute butter for the oil in the cake mix and also add 1/2 of sour cream for 1/2 of the water in the ingredients for a richer-flavored cake.

spice cake mix, pack pumpkin (the small can), chopped walnuts (optional) or 1 cup chopped pecans (optional) or 1/2 cup raisins (optional), cream cheese frosting (optional)

zucchini-potato soup - fast and easy, this is a quick and easy, as well as delicious soup for anytime of the year, chicken broth, zucchini (4 small), thinly sliced, potato, thinly sliced, onion, thinly sliced, eggs, lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste, in a large saucepan , bring the broth to a boil. add the zucchini, potato, and onion. reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 15 minutes., in a small bowl, beat the eggs. add the lemon juice and 1/2 cup of the broth. stir into the soup. increase the heat to medium and heat for 1 minute, stirring constantly; do not boil. season to taste with salt and pepper and serve immediately., be careful when adding the lemon juice and eggs - to prevent curdling - temper by beating the eggs in a small bowl, adding the lemon juice and then add 1/2 cup. of the hot broth (after it has simmered the 15 min.); stir to blend; slowly add to hot soup., when soup is done , transfer to blender and puree until smooth.

cheesy christmas trees, mayonnaise, dry ranch-style salad dressing mix, shredded cheddar cheese, grate parmesan, firm white bread, red bell pepper strips, green bell pepper strips, preheat broiler. combine mayonnaise and salad dressing mix in medium bowl. add cheeses; mix well., cut bread slices into christmas tree shapes using large cookie cutter. spread each tree with about 1 tsp. mayonnaise mixture. decorate with red and green bell pepper strips. place on baking sheet., broil 4 inches from heat, 2 to 3 minutes or until bubbling. serve warm., makes 12 appetizers

refried beans (i use no fat), hamburger (i use as lean as possible), taco seasoning, shredded cheese (i use cheddar or co-jack), taco sauce (i just add to taste) or 2 tbsp hot sauce (i just add to taste)

lean ground beef, taco seasoning (recommend hot or spicy to add flavor), black olives, sliced, drained (recommend using 2-3 small cans of pre-sliced, for ease), chili with beans (recommend nalley s thick , to avoid too much liquid in the dip, or drain a regular can of ), cheddar cheese, shredded (for melting), tomatoes, chopped, head lettuce, shredded, onion, finely chopped, monterey jack cheese, shredded (for topping , can use any mexican blend cheese), salsa, sour cream, guacamole, tortilla chips (tostidos scoops work great for this)

ground lamb (or other lean ground meat of your choice), onion , chopped (optional, if short on time, use chopped frozen s), garlic cloves, minced (optional, use more or less or garlic power, according to taste), curry powder (use high quality, such as madras), water (or use low sodium chicken or vegetable stock, i usually use homemade), fresh marinara sauce (such as buitoni), baby spinach (or up to 1 lb of chopped fresh or frozen spinach, or kale, or other green of your choice)

pm ingredients, oats, non-dairy milk, vegan yogurt*** (i use so delicious coconut milk yogurt , to keep the recipe soy-free, or you can use 2 tbsp chia seeds instead of the yogurt), ripe banana, peeled and sliced , or smashed, pure vanilla extract, cinnamon, salt, if you use chia seeds in the recipe , you ll also need to add more milk , maybe as much as 2/3 cup., am ingredients, nut butter, pure maple syrup or agave nectar