417 evening culinary compromise Recipes

butter, chopped onion, chopped celery, chopped green bell pepper, garlic, finely minced, diced potatoes (diced ), diced carrot, chicken broth, water, dill seed, diced zucchini, salmon, drained, milk, cream-style corn (fresh is even better), salt & pepper, chopped fresh parsley, butter

tomatoes (red, yellow or grape), extra virgin olive oil, garlic cloves, minced, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar (can sub granulated sugar and optional), dried oregano (or 1 tsp fresh oregano or can sub basil or even better, rosemary)

raw chicken or pork or beef or shrimp, sliced thinly (whatever you have on hand, even leftover cooked meat), cold cooked white rice or 3 cups brown rice (whatever you have), egg, beaten (use less egg for less rice), frozen vegetables (i like peas and corn), chopped onion , if you have it, chopped fresh garlic, chopped fresh ginger or 1 tsp ginger, soy sauce, oyster sauce, oil, butter

potatoes (try to pick ones around the same size for even cooking), mayonnaise, mild paprika, garlic powder, ground black pepper, green onion, chopped, baby dill pickle, diced (optional), pickle juice (optional), hard-boiled eggs, sliced (optional)

granny smith apples, peeled, cored & sliced evenly, butter, soft brown sugar , to taste, cinnamon stick, lemon zest, fine, pure maple syrup, heavy whipping cream, pure maple syrup, extra

onion, chopped, scallions, chopped, red pepper, chopped, garlic cloves, minced, sesame oil, lean ground beef, browned (can sub turkey or even chicken if desired), fresh ginger, minced, chinese five spice powder, dry sherry, hoisin sauce, chili powder, soy sauce, thai style chili sauce, splenda sugar substitute or 1 tsp sugar, diced tomatoes, red beans, drained and rinsed, tomato sauce

orange juice , from the refrigerated section. (using fresh-squeezed juice makes for an even more delicious treat, do not use canned juice.), milk (not fat-free or skim), sugar, pure vanilla extract, ice cube, orange slice (optional)

tofu, olive oil, frozen chopped spinach, black pepper, vegetable bouillon granules, dried basil, crumbled, garlic powder, soy sauce, lemon juice, onion, finely minced, kalamata olives, pitted and chopped

salmon fillets (or even trout) or 1 1/2 lbs steaks (or even trout), seasoning salt, dry white wine, mayonnaise, plain yogurt, lemon juice, fresh dill, chopped

lean ground beef, onion, peeled and chopped fine, garlic clove, minced fine (my addition, original recipe uses no garlic), tomatoes, undrained, low sodium beef broth, tomato soup, carrots, peeled and chopped fine, celery ribs, leaves removed and chopped fine (add celery leaves to soup if you wish, i often do), bay leaves, dried thyme (original recipe used less, but i love thyme), fresh ground black pepper (even more is better), barley (pearl or pot , both work fine), salt , to taste

firm and ripe tomatoes, green peppers, eggplants, zucchini, garlic cloves, minced, onion, chopped, potatoes, grain rice, parsley, dried spearmint (fresh is even better), water, olive oil, breadcrumbs, salt, pepper

catfish fillets, cut into strips, cajun blackening seasoning, mayonnaise, sliced fresh mushrooms (can substitute canned, drained ), butter, divided, chopped fresh parsley, sliced green onion, peeled shrimp, condensed cream of shrimp soup

bamboo shoots, cut in thin strips, garlic cloves, minced, fresh red chile, seeded and finely chopped, dried chili pepper flakes, ground pork (or substitute any ground meat such as turkey,beef or even veggie crumbles), shaoxing wine or 1 tsp sherry wine, salt , to taste, rice vinegar, light soy sauce, chicken stock or 3 tbsp water, sliced scallions, green parts only, sesame oil, peanut oil

water, borax, washing soda, fels naptha soap bar, water, to make 2 gallons

butter, unsalted, leeks, thinly sliced (white part only ), yellow onion, sliced, chicken stock, peeled potatoes , sliced evenly in 1/4 inch slices, salt , to taste, fresh thyme, heavy cream, cheddar cheese, grated, bacon, cooked and diced

lean ground beef, head of cabbage , cut up in sm. pieces, sugar, allspice berries, bay leaf, onion, tomato paste, water, worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper

extra lean ground beef, fresh minced garlic (can reduce amount), eggs, lipton dry onion soup mix, cayenne pepper (or use tabasco, adjust to desired heat level), worcestershire sauce, grated parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs (may need more), seasoning salt (no more than 1 tsp salt or the meatballs will be too salty!), fresh ground black pepper, jellied cranberry sauce, (can use 2-1/2 cans or even 3 if desired), heinz chili sauce, brown sugar, lemon juice, red hot sauce (to taste)

boneless skinless chicken breasts , cut into 3/4 inch strips (or de-boned thighs for even more flavor), light oil, hot sauce, paprika, chili powder, salt, black pepper, granulated garlic, onion powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, sour cream, ranch dressing, black pepper, lime (juice of), blue cheese, crumbled, chopped celery leaves, chopped green onions or 1 tbsp cilantro