127146 easy funeral party potatoes optional add ins Recipes

pork (cubed , save bones) or 6 -8 chicken drumsticks, water (enough to submerge all meat), garlic cloves (mashed ), soy sauce (estimated), white vinegar (estimated), salt & pepper (to taste), bay leaf, lard (if sauteing ) or 1 -2 tbsp coconut oil (if sauteing), russet potatoes (optional) or 3 medium red potatoes (optional) or 3 medium yukon gold potatoes, cubed (optional)

flank steak , thinly sliced crosswise (to make slicing earier, partially freeze the meat before slicing), chopped fresh garlic (or to taste), chopped fresh ginger, sesame oil, hot pepper flakes (i add in about 1/2 tsp or a little more), onion, sliced, mushroom (to taste), red bell pepper, thinly sliced, chicken broth (preferably low-sodium ), hoisin sauce, soy sauce (preferably low-sodium ), cornstarch, fresh snow peas, trimmed, angel hair pasta (cooked el dente, heat under hot water before adding the noodles into the hot wok) or 7 -8 oz use thin rice noodles, baby corn, drained and rinsed

red potatoes (i peel about half and leave the peel on half and cut into quarters ), cream cheese, sour cream, garlic salt, salt, ground black pepper, butter (divided with 2tsp in the potatoes and the other 2tsp dotting the top of the casserole before baking), milk (if potatoes seem too dry for your tastes) or sour cream (if potatoes seem too dry for your tastes)

sweet onions, finely chopped (won tsp hurt to add in 1 more onion!), mayonnaise (do not use salad dressing, use hellman s mayo for this), cream cheese, softened, grated parmesan cheese, fresh minced garlic (or to taste), fresh ground black pepper (to taste) (optional), cayenne pepper (adjust to heat level) (optional)

chocolate cake mix (personal favorite is fudge or devil s food flavor), eggs, vegetable oil, semi-sweet chocolate chips (or other desired add in, see my note on the recipe above)

potatoes, white, onion, in 8 thin slices, garlic clove, in 4 slivers, butter (optional but yummy ), salt, pepper, parsley, herbs , of your choice to compliment the rest of the meal, bacon, sour cream (optional), chives (optional)

mashed potatoes (about 8-10 large potatoes or 4 cups prepared instant potatoes), sour cream, cream cheese, softened, dried chives, garlic powder, dry breadcrumbs, butter or 1 tbsp margarine, melted, shredded cheddar cheese

russet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks, coarse salt, unsalted butter, softened, cut into 8 pieces, cream cheese, at room temperature, sour cream, at room temperature, milk, warmed , or as needed, freshly ground black pepper, paprika for garnish

potatoes, peeled, butter, room temp (1 stick), cream cheese, softened, sour cream, room temp, grated parmesan cheese, green onions, chopped, salt, pepper

frozen hash brown potatoes, cube style, not shredded (do not thaw), cheddar cheese, shredded, light sour cream, butter, melted, cream of mushroom soup (lite soup ok), breadcrumbs or crushed crackers or corn flakes, to taste

frozen hash browns or 2 lbs o brien potatoes, with green peppers and onions, melted oleo, pepper, chopped onion, cream of celery soup, sharp cheddar cheese, grated, sour cream, finely crushed corn flakes (finely crushed ), oleo

cheddar cheese soup, cream of chicken soup, carton sour cream, hash brown potatoes, frozen (or any kind will work)

orange marmalade (do not use sugar-free, smucker s is the best for this!), crushed tomatoes (or use tomato sauce), chili powder (or to taste), red wine vinegar, cumin, chopped garlic (or to taste), salt, cayenne pepper, hot pepper sauce (optional or to taste add in for extra heat)

angel hair pasta (cooked and drained ), tomato sauce, tomato paste, sliced mushrooms (drained ), diced onion, whole green pepper (small dice ), tomato, chopped and seeded, stalk diced celery (optional), garlic powder (to taste), salt and pepper, as desired, dried basil, dried oregano, olive oil, parmesan cheese , to add in

salad, spanish (red onion) finely chopped (can substitute green onions/scallions), hardboiled eggs, quartered, dill gherkins, diced, bean mix, drained, whole corn kernels, drained, potatoes , cooked until firm but not mushy, fresh (if in season, lightly steamed) or canned asparagus, well drained, dressing, classic vinaigrette (oil and lemon/vinegar), aside : a flavoured oil or vinegar might add some zest, maybe garlic oil and raspberry vinegar ), a really good mayonnaise dressing

boneless lean beef, cut into 1-1/2-inch cubes, flour, dried thyme, marjoram, crumbled rosemary, salt, paprika, black pepper , as much as you like, canned tomatoes, with liquid, carrots, peeled and cut into thick slices, potatoes , scrubbed and cut in chunks, onion, cut in chunks, bay leaf, rutabagas or 1 small turnip, cut in chunks, fresh green beans, cut in pieces

sirloin strip steak or stew beef cut in small pieces, red potatoes or any potato that produces good mashed potatoes, carrots (i used the peeled baby )peeled and sliced in coin sizes, onion cut in slices and then quarters, minced garlic, flour, salt & pepper, vegetable oil, watkins beef soup and gravy mix