17 easy stuff Recipes

bacon, egg, leaves romaine lettuce, chopped, yellow and red bell pepper, chopped, green onion, chopped, ripe avocado, sliced, grainy mustard (not the plain yellow stuff), honey or 1 tbsp agave nectar, homemade mayonnaise (directions follow, or you can just use the straight bottled stuff. see my recipe for homemade mayo)

unsweetened berries (any kind fresh or frozen ), whole wheat flour (or any other flour or meal), flax seed meal (or any other meal or flour), baking powder, honey (or any other sweet stuff), applesauce (or an egg), milk (or any substitute)

cream cheese, softened, mayonnaise ( use hellman s or best), panko bread crumbs, diced jalapeno peppers, drained (more if you like hot ), chopped green chilies, drained, splash of hot sauce, grated parmesan cheese (good stuff), sourdough baquette, sliced, party bread, chips, crackers

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!)

boneless skinless chicken breasts, light italian dressing, light ranch salad dressing, olive oil, minced garlic, divided (i used the pre-minced stuff from the jar), shredded parmesan cheese, divided (not the stuff in the green jar), dried parsley, olive oil flavored cooking spray, chopped white onion (mild in flavor ), tomato sauce, tomato paste, dried basil, divided, dried oregano, divided, salt, black pepper, bay leaf, mozzarella cheese, grated

wooden skewers, bocconcini (small mozzarella balls), prosciutto di parma , cut in half lengthwise, tomatoes, bread cubes, shaved strips parmigiano-reggiano cheese (the good stuff), fresh basil leaves , cut into thin strips, extra virgin olive oil (the good stuff to drizzle to taste)

whole wheat flour (the good stuff), vital wheat gluten, salt, honey, warm water, yeast (1 packet, i use fleischmans)

manicotti shells, ground turkey or beef, chopped onion, spaghetti sauce, string cheese, shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

ground turkey (or beef), taco seasoning (i like what ever is on sale, but i m sure it s easy to make your own, i just haven tsp gotten there ye), water (for the taco seasoning), lettuce, black olives, cheese, refried beans (i like amy s with the added jalapef os), whole wheat tortillas (you can use whatever kind you like but i m used to the whole grain stuff), guacamole

boneless chicken (frozen is fine ), water, chicken broth (i use the powdered stuff), rice (i use 1.5, but i like it thick. my mother makes it with 3/4), lemon juice (bottled is fine , otherwise 2 lemons), eggs, black pepper to taste.

your favorite mushrooms (suggestions ( porcini, shitake, button), stalk celery, carrot, onion (i love using the pre-chopped frozen stuff for ease of use and no crying), margarine or 1 tbsp butter, water, instant chicken bouillon, pepper, dry orzo pasta (or other small), cooked turkey (you could even use canned chicken or turkey for speedier recipe), fresh parsley (or dried if you re indifferent to parsley like i am), fresh thyme (see parsley re ( use dried)

torn spinach leaves, stems removed, well packed, 16 to 24 oz, garlic cloves, halved, toasted pine nuts, chopped fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil (the good stuff), grated parmesan cheese (the good stuff, no green can!), salt

whole chicken breast (filetd), chicken flavor stuffing mix (or homemade ), mixed herbs, oil, string or wooden toothpick

manicotti, ground beef, chopped onion, spaghetti sauce (i like ragu roasted garlic), mozzarella string cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese (1 1/2 cups)

carton cream, potatoes, onion, cheese, bacon, salt and pepper