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egg noodles (1/2 lb), cream (half and half), plain yogurt, butter, melted, divided, all-purpose flour, cheddar cheese, grated (i love sharp), monterey jack cheese, grated (or other cheese of choice), parsnip, diced, olive oil, fresh ground black pepper, nutmeg, red pepper flakes (more or less to desired heat ), fresh breadcrumb

ground beef, frozen mixed vegetables (corn, carrots, peas, green beans), tomato sauce, tomato paste, petite diced tomatoes, onion powder, season salt (or less ), garlic powder, sugar, water

ground beef, onion, chopped, low-sodium taco seasoning , with 40% less sodium, water, refried beans, taco sauce, tortilla chips, crushed, cheddar cheese, shredded, lettuce, shredded, tomato, chopped

vegetable oil, yellow onion, diced, fresh okra , cut lengthwise and then crosswise into 4 pieces (or any other veggie, chopped), garlic cloves, sliced (use less if you prefer ), chopped cooked chicken (if raw, cook with the veggies) or 2 cups cooked turkey (if raw, cook with the veggies), white mushrooms, cut into quarters (or any other veggie, chopped), diced tomatoes , with juice, fresh ginger, peeled and grated, hot green chili peppers (optional) or 2 -3 jalapenos, chopped (optional), mild curry powder, salt, black pepper or 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper, your choice, water, garam masala (optional), steamed cooked basmati rice

eggs, sugar, oil, orange juice, flour, baking powder, vanilla, plums (etc.) or 2 cups peaches (etc.) or 2 cups nectarines (etc.) or 2 cups apples, cut up (etc.), brown sugar (or less ), cinnamon

cream cheese (i used low-fat, 230 g tub), feta cheese, crumbled (250 g, drained ), baby spinach leaves (250 g english spinach, not chard), eggs , largest size, selfraising flour (about 62 ml), spring onion, finely chopped, white and green parts (about 1 bunch), dried oregano (actually, a teaspoon), dried thyme (ditto), garlic, finely chopped, black pepper, coarse, parmesan cheese, grated (or less , to taste)

burritos , you select type (thawed), refried beans (nonfat is ok), enchilada sauce (you pick the heat), shredded cheddar cheese (use more or less if you like ), sour cream or yogurt

plain fat-free yogurt (or vanilla you can experiment), frozen strawberries (or 4 fresh plus some ice ), vanilla (optional), splenda artificial sweetener (depending on how sweet you want it, you can add more or less splenda, about 5 packets)

olive oil plus more for boiling pasta, garlic more or less to taste; minced or pressed, diced tomatoes with italian seasoning, dry spaghetti, salt and pepper to taste, asiago cheese or parmesan cheese (optional)

olive oil, onion, chopped, garlic, minced, tomato sauce (may substitute 1 of the cans for crushed or stewed tomatoes if you like chunks of tomatoes), tomato paste, dried oregano, dried rosemary, crushed red pepper flakes (can be omitted if you prefer), salt, pepper, sugar (can leave out, or use more or less- 1 tsp is what i use) (optional)

cooked rice, cubed ham, onion, diced, egg, beaten, mayonnaise, butter, milk, white cheddar cheese, pepper (or less to taste), paprika, paprika

cooked lasagna noodles, cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, diced tomatoes with green chilies (use mild for less spice, use hot for more spice), velveeta cheese (you can use the block cheese or shredded, which is what i use because it is easier, but it must be v), ground beef

crushed corn flake crumbs, cinnamon, brown sugar (can use more ), butter or 1/4 cup margarine, sugar, egg, flour, baking powder, cinnamon, dry curd cottage cheese, eggs, sugar (can use less ), salt, cornstarch, milk (or use half and half cream)

chicken parts, whole mushroom, water, olive oil, can use less, salt, pepper, onion, peeled, beef bouillon cubes, kosher red wine, garlic clove, parsley (optional)

red potato, butter, rosemary (more or less ), water (for boiling )

black beans, rinsed and drained, vegetable oil, for pan frying, cornmeal, all-purpose flour, egg white, cheese (cheddar, colby jack, whatever you like... i use cheddar), milk (more or less for moisture ), salt , pepper, sugar to taste, cumin, chili powder, garlic clove, finely chopped (or 1tsp garlic powder), taco seasoning

chopped cooked chicken breast, less-sodium taco seasoning, flour tortillas, fat-free refried beans, sliced green onions, shredded 50% reduced-fat cheddar cheese with jalapeno peppers, refrigerated fresh salsa

dole or fresh express coleslaw mix, chopped ham to taste, real bacon bits more or less, smoked or grilled chicken cubed, hidden valley hickory bacon dressing to taste