21550 easy potluck optional add Recipes

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

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)

butter, minced garlic, half-and-half cream, heavy cream, shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese, canned grated parmesan cheese, nutmeg, parsley flakes, salt and pepper, mushrooms, drained (optional), cooked chicken breasts (optional) or 1 lb cooked shrimp (optional) or 1 lb cooked crabmeat (optional), pasta , prepared according package directions

flour, plus more for dusting, whole wheat flour, salt, baking powder, sugar (if you want sweet biscuits for breakfast, add 3 tbsp), whole milk (or half-and-half cream), add-ins (not included in ni), any spice (cinnamon or garlic powder, herbs, black pepper, etc.), grated parmesan cheese or coconut

cake mix (any flavor ), vegetable oil or 1/3 cup canola oil, eggs, nuts (any additional ingredients) (optional) or raisins (any additional ingredients) (optional) or chocolate chips (any additional ingredients) (optional) or butterscotch chips (any additional ingredients) (optional)

onion, sliced into rings, sirloin beef, water, taco seasoning mix, divided, flour tortillas, shredded cheddar cheese or 16 oz monterey jack cheese (4 cups), diced tomato (optional), diced onion (optional), chopped black olives (optional), sliced jalapeno pepper (optional), sour cream (optional), salsa (optional), chopped green chilies (optional) or green chili sauce (green chile sauce) (optional)

pasta , of your choice, garlic clove, herbed feta cheese, sun-dried tomatoes (in a cello bag or oil-packed), olive oil, chopped fresh basil (or 2 tsp dried basil), chopped toasted pine nuts (optional) or 1/3 cup pecans (optional) or 1/3 cup walnuts (optional)

dry pinto beans, water, diced tomatoes (optional), butter (optional) or 2 tbsp olive oil (optional), onion, finely chopped (optional), water (optional) or 3/4 cup broth (optional), salt and pepper, to taste

arborio rice (basmati could substituted), sweet peppers (or just about any other vegetable you can think of, except potatoes and corn) or 2 cups onions (or just about any other vegetable you can think of, except potatoes and corn) or 2 cups mushrooms (or just about any other vegetable you can think of, except potatoes and corn) or 2 cups zucchini (or just about any other vegetable you can think of, except potatoes and corn) or 2 cups carrots, chopped (or just about any other vegetable you can think of, except potatoes and corn), shrimp (optional) or 1 cup chopped chicken (optional), instant clear broth (flavour depends on your choice above) or 1 bouillon cube, water, white wine (optional), oil, parmesan cheese, minced garlic, pepper, basil, oregano, fresh ground black pepper

ground pork, green onions, light soya sauce, garlic powder, seasoning salt, eggs, water chestnut (optional), wonton wrappers (about 70 per package), chicken broth, brandy (optional), bok choy (optional) or sweet peas (optional) or shrimp, etc.. (optional)

unbleached all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, dutch-processed cocoa powder, espresso powder (optional, but very good ), milk, vanilla extract, vegetable oil, brown sugar, dutch-processed cocoa powder, espresso powder (optional, but very good ), water or 1 1/2 cups hot brewed coffee

all-purpose flour, salt, unsalted butter, softened, cream cheese, softened, sugar , plus, sugar, cinnamon, apricot preserves or 1 cup raspberry jam, loosely packed raisins (optional) or 1 cup currants (optional) or 1 cup dried cherries (optional) or 1 cup cranberries, chopped (optional), walnuts (1/4 lb) or 1 1/4 cups pecans, finely chopped (1/4 lb), milk , for brushing cookie

gluten-free flour, mix (i like the bisquick gluten free), soymilk, applesauce, vegetable oil, raisins (chopped ) (optional) or 1/4 cup blueberries (chopped) (optional) or 1/4 cup strawberry (chopped) (optional), cinnamon (optional)

ground beef, onions, chopped, chili pepper, chopped, garlic cloves, chopped, red peppers, chopped, carrots, chopped, chili powder , add to taste, curry powder , add to taste, white beans , in tomato sauce, black beans , in tomato sauce

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.

onion, chopped, garlic cloves, minced, butter, grain rice (cooked ), cooked chicken (optional) or 2 cups turkey (optional) or 2 cups ham, diced (optional), cheddar cheese, shredded, fresh parsley, minced, milk, eggs, lightly beaten, worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper

strawberries, fresh, hulled and sliced, sugar, cool whip, thawed, strawberry, whole (optional for garnish ), mint, fresh (optional for garnish )

olive oil, unsalted butter, onion, chopped, flour, cooked chicken (i use recipe # #188329), chicken stock, frozen peas, potato, diced and boiled, chopped carrot, salt, pepper , to taste, hot sauce (optional but recommended ), dried oregano, grated garlic, ready-made pie crust (optional if needing to save time), grated parmesan cheese (optional), flour, cold butter or 1 cup shortening, salt, egg, cold water, vinegar