28378 easy not quite Recipes

oil, green bell pepper, diced, onion, diced, garlic clove, minced, bay leaf, salt, pepper, diced chili ready tomatoes (do not drain), kidney beans (do not drain) or 1 (15 oz) can pinto beans (do not drain), cooked brown rice, sharp cheddar cheese, shredded, sour cream (to garnish )

penne (or rotini, radiatore, bowtie, etc), garlic, minced, lemon , for juice and zest, fresh basil leaf, tuna in olive oil, not drained (or 6-oz tuna in water, plus approximately 1/4 cup of extra virgin olive oil of your choice), tomato, chopped, scallions, chopped, parmesan cheese, grated or shredded (optional), hot sauce or tabasco sauce, to taste (optional), toasted pignolis or walnuts (optional), salt and pepper

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.)

smoked sausage, dark red kidney beans, light kidney beans, chicken broth (seasoned is best ), water, chopped red bell pepper, chopped onion, celery, cayenne seasoning, louisiana hot sauce , to taste, white rice (instant or not ) or 1 cup brown rice (instant or not)

boneless beef roast (chuck, shoulder, arm, trimmed of fat), lipton onion soup mix or 1 (1 1/4 oz) envelope mushroom soup mix, water (approximate), dry sherry (kind you drink, not cooking sherry), potatoes, peeled (waxy, not baking potatoes), carrots, peeled, cut in half (i prefer california carrots because they are sweeter), black pepper, low-sodium beef bouillon cube, mushrooms, drained (optional), cornstarch, cold water

chicken breasts , cut into approx. 2-inch strips, butter, melted (not margarine), progresso brand italian seasoned breadcrumbs, shredded parmesan cheese (not the stuff in a can!)

unsalted butter, olive oil, shrimp, peeled (you can buy peeled shrimp or ask them to peel them for you in the seafood department), garlic, minced, lemon , juice of, dry white wine (do not use cooking wine), salt, fresh cracked black pepper, chopped fresh parsley (do not use dried)

extra virgin olive oil, shallots, finely chopped, garlic cloves, minced, vegetable broth, pumpkin puree, heavy cream, hot pepper sauce, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, salt and pepper, leaves fresh sage, thinly sliced, purdue perfect portions tomato basil marinated chicken breasts

chicken breasts, russian salad dressing, apricot preserves, onion soup mix

tomatoes, sliced in half, balsamic vinegar, fine bulgur wheat, red onion, finely chopped, olive oil (ideally extra virgin), garlic, crushed, lemon juice, fresh parsley, finely chopped, mixed fresh herbs, finely chopped (i used about 2/3 basil and 1/3 mint, but suit your own taste)

salsa (your favorite kind ), boneless chicken breasts (or 8 boneless chicken tenders), instant rice, water, onion, bell pepper (or 1cup of pepper onion mix), salt, pepper, shredded cheese (optional * i like sharp cheddar but velveeta has been used also ) (optional), sour cream (optional), hot sauce (optional)

egg, leftover rice, sauerkraut, hot pepper flakes, oil (i used canola)

slab bacon, diced 1/4, baked ham, diced 1/4, sweet onion, diced 1/4, red bell pepper, diced 1/4, uncooked long-grain rice, old bay seasoning, tomatoes, chopped (with juices), tomatoes, diced 1/2, sugar, chicken broth

junior peach baby food or 2 (6 oz) jars apricot baby food or 2/3 cup peach preserves or 2/3 cup apricot preserves, good quality soy sauce, garlic cloves, minced, minced ginger (i like jarred , so easy to use), toasted sesame oil, red pepper flakes or chili paste or tabasco sauce, etc, to taste, honey or 4 tsp sugar, rice vinegar or 1/3 cup white vinegar, sherry wine (not cooking sherry or wine! it has an off flavor, better to omit.) or 1/4 cup white wine (not cooking sherry or wine! it has an off flavor, better to omit.), ketchup (optional), pork rib rack (spareribs or baby backs, but not country style, they will dry out), boiling water

lean pork loin roast or 2 lbs any other lean pork roast, diced green chilies , do not drain, diced tomatoes , do not drain, onion, diced, diced jalapenos , do not drain (optional), refried beans, heated, shredded cheddar cheese , sharp, mild, jack, your preference, cilantro leaf (optional), flour tortilla, ground cumin, chili powder, salt

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.

butter (not spread or tub product) or 1/2 cup margarine (not spread or tub product), water, powdered sugar, nonfat dry milk powder, unsweetened cocoa powder, salt, chopped nuts

black beans (not drained ), corn (drained ), rotel (original, not drained), saffron rice mix (packaged like mahatma), shredded cheddar cheese , to taste, sour cream, taste, tortilla (optional)