417 evening culinary compromise Recipes

petite diced tomatoes, diced onion, diced green bell pepper, lime juice , fresh lime even better (or lemon juice), hot sauce (i like frankf s red hot), softened cream cheese, chopped cilantro (optional), diced jalapeno (optional)

broiler-fryer chicken (whole, cut up, skin removed, rinsed and dried ), chayote (peeled , cut in 4 quarters then each piece cut in half), white potatoes (peeled , cut in 4 quarters then each piece cut in half), yucca root (peeled, sliced into 1.5 in wide round pieces, then that piece cut in half), plantain (do not peel, slice into 6 round even slices), head green cabbage , quarted, carrot (peeled , cut into small diagnol slices), whole yellow corn on the cob (each cut into 4 large round pieces), celery, chopped, chopped green bell pepper, chopped onion, cilantro leaf, knorr chicken bouillon (chicken flavor), knorr chicken bouillon (with tomato flavor), cumin, pepper, salt, cooking oil, water

firm tofu, cut into 1-inch cubes, peanut oil (i use unrefined , yum!), garlic clove, grated, sweet onion , such as oso sweet, empire sweet, baby bok choy, about 1 lb, cut into 1/2-inch pieces, leaves chopped coarsely, fresh shiitake mushrooms , stems trimmed even with cap, each cut into quarters, sixths if larger mushroom, carrot , julienned (i cut baby s lengthwise), dark soy sauce, sugar , to taste, cayenne pepper (use your own discretion!)

lean ground beef (or use ground turkey or even ground chicken), onion, peeled and chopped, garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped (or press through a garlic press), whole tomatoes , whirled in blender for just a few seconds (should resemble chunky tomato juice), chicken broth, kosher salt (if using table salt, use about 1 tsp.), chili powder (optional), elbow macaroni, uncooked

whole wheat pastry flour (sifted), brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, egg whites, fat free sour cream, vanilla, blueberries, lemon zest, brown sugar, low-fat margarine (smart balance spread), flour

butter, desiccated coconut, walnuts, chopped, brown sugar, cinnamon, butter, at room temperature, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, vanilla extract, salt, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, nutmeg, eggs, unsweetened coconut milk (regular milk, or even cream, can be substituted), grand marnier or 1/4 cup cointreau liqueur, orange , zest of, grated, all-purpose flour

asparagus , trimmed evenly, extra virgin olive oil, sea salt, fresh ground pepper, ham (thin slices, cut into strips)

garlic cloves, minced, olive oil (or use grapeseed oil or soy oil, they have a higher smoke point), potatoes, each cut into 12-16 wedges (about 8oz each-use any potato you want, russet, yukon or red are good), cornstarch (also called corn flour, or use flour but is better), coarse sea salt, fresh ground black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder (optional), paprika (optional-you might even want to try smoked paprika), cayenne pepper (optional-to taste, original recipe said 1/4 tsp), parsley, chopped to garnish (optional)

salmon fillets, cut into 4 even pieces,deboned,with skin, dry white wine (such as pinot grigio or chardonnay), cold water, herbes de provence, minced dried shallots, salt , to taste, granulated sugar , to taste, fresh lavender or 4 sprigs other fresh herbs, to garnish

unsweetened coconut milk, red curry paste, fresh ginger, chopped, fresh garlic, chopped, lime, juiced, soy sauce, sweet basil (divided ), fresh chili pepper , cut into strips, chicken breasts, pounded thin and even (about 4 breast halves), bamboo shoots , cut into strips, bell pepper, cut into large pieces, green beans, cleaned and cut in 1 pieces, brown sugar, lime slice (for garnish )

flour, dried thyme, ground black pepper, boneless skinless chicken breast half (pounded evenly ), olive oil, dry marsala wine, reduced-sodium chicken broth, mushrooms, sliced, onion, chopped, garlic cloves, minded, whole wheat fettuccine, cooked per package directions, fresh ground black pepper, baby spinach leaves, chopped

grain and wild rice blend (supermarket brand), raisins, peanut oil, walnuts, ripe tomatoes, chopped into small pieces, cucumbers, diced, red pepper, diced, red skinned dessert apple, chopped, spring onions, finely chopped (even the green bit!), garlic clove, mustard powder, white wine vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, sea salt, black pepper

boneless skinless chicken breasts , pounded evenly to 1/2-inch, olive oil, onion, chopped, red bell pepper, chopped, fresh mushrooms , any variety, steamed and sliced, garlic, minced, bread, cubed, white wine (optional), heavy cream, cheese, grated (gruyere, parmesan, or other), egg, beaten, chopped fresh herb (parsley, thyme, rosemary), salt and pepper

chicken breasts, boneless , pounded evenly, ev olive oil, lemon juice (bottled is fine ), dried oregano, dried dill (i go for 3, but your call), kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, red onion, sliced, rosemary, kalamata olive, feta cheese, lemon, sliced

blackberries, balsamic vinegar, superfine sugar, vegetable oil, for frying, all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting, ice water, taleggio , cut evenly into 12 slices (i couldn tsp find any so we used gouda instead), fresh basil leaves, squash blossoms, salt & freshly ground black pepper

butter, divided (can use more butter), frozen corn kernels, thawed, half-and-half cream, onions, finely chopped, green onions, chopped, fresh minced garlic (if you are a garlic lover then add in another tablespoon), green bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped (can use red bell pepper or use both!), jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped, eggs, flour, salt and pepper (or use cayenne pepper for even extra heat!), parmesan cheese, divided, cheddar cheese

cream cheese (package), orange marmalade (1 jar), prepared horseradish

head broccoli, washed and chopped, red onion, diced thin, golden raisin, dried cranberries, walnuts or 1 cup cashews, mayonnaise, regular, light (even made with olive oil is good), cider vinegar, celery seed, shallot salt, dried tarragon, fresh ground pepper , to taste