414 evening culinary Recipes

olive oil, butter, cooked ham, cubed (leftovers you can also use are hot dogs or bologna or even chicken about 1.5 cups), onion, chopped, cooked spaghetti, salt (to taste), black pepper (to taste)

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

tilapia fillets (thawed ), lemon (juiced !), mayonnaise, shredded parmesan cheese (kraft or store-brand in green canister is okay, freshly shredded or grated is even better!), black peppercorns, freshly ground (to taste!), shredded asiago cheese

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

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

boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded flat and even, salt, black pepper, butter, olive oil, cornstarch, orange juice, heinz 57 steak sauce, orange marmalade, sliced almonds, toasted (garnish )

betty crocker white cake mix, all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, whole eggs (even for white cakes), water, sour cream, almond emulsion (stronger than flavoring)

ricotta cheese, sugar, creme de cacao, kahlua (or bacardi light rum), semi-sweet chocolate chips (or to taste), cannoli shells or pizzelles or even with strawberry

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