307 extra less Recipes

old age, i decided , is a gift., i am now , probably for the first time in my life, the person i have always wanted to be., i would never trade my amazing friends , my wonderful life, my loving family for less gray hair or a flatter belly. as i ve aged, i ve become more kind to myself, and less critical of myself. i ve become my own friend., i don tsp chide myself for eating that extra cookie, or for not making my bed, or for buying that silly cement gecko that i didn tsp need, but looks so avant garde on my patio. i am entitled to a treat, to be messy, to be extravagant., whose business is it if i choose to read or play on the computer until 4 am and sleep until noon, i will dance with myself to those wonderful tunes of the 50 s, 60 s, & 70 s, and if i, wish i will walk the beach in a swim suit that is stretched over a bulging body, and will dive into the waves with abandon if i choose to, despite the pitying glances from the jet set., will get old ., i know i am sometimes forgetful. but there again , some of life is just as well forgotten. and i eventually remember the important things.., over the years my heart has been broken ..., but broken hearts are what give us strength andunderstanding and compassion. a heart never broken is pristine and sterile and will never know the joy of being imperfect., i am so blessed to have lived long enough to have my hair turning gray, and to have my youthful laughs be forever etched into deep grooves on my face. so many have never laughed, and so may have died before their hair could turn silver., as you get older , it is easier to be positive. you care less about what other people think. i don tsp question myself anymore. i ve even earned the right to be wrong., answer your question , i like being old. it has set me free.. i like the person i have become., i am not going to live forever, but while i am still here, i will not waste time lamenting about what could have been, or worrying about what will be. and i shall eat dessert every single day. (if i feel like it), may our friendship never come apart especially when it s straight from the heart, may you always have a rainbow of smiles on your face and in your heart forever and ever

garlic cloves, dried lentils, preferably black, green (french), or red, low-sodium vegetable or meat broth, coarsely chopped dried apricots, extra virgin olive oil , preferably unfiltered, chopped pungent red or yellow onion, dark brown sugar , firmly packed, vinegar, ground cinnamon, ground allspice or ground cloves, cayenne pepper, or more or less to taste, salt, or more or less to taste, chopped italian (flat-leaf) parsley or chopped fresh mint for garnish

vegetable oil, garlic cloves, peeled and left whole (use less if preferred , i do!), grated coconut (fresh or frozen or unsweetened , desiccated), pure chili powder (or to taste), coriander powder, water, vegetable oil or 1/2-1 tbsp butter or 1/2-1 tbsp ghee, fresh button mushrooms, halved (or quartered if large), vegetable oil, extra, gingerroot , cut in julienne strips, green chili , cut in half lengthwise (de-seeded for less heat), onion, sliced, turmeric powder, reserved mushroom liquid, made up to 1 1/2 cups, with water, salt (or to taste), fresh curry leaves (or frozen ), thick tamarind paste, vegetable oil, black mustard seeds

vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, carrots, diced, green onion, sliced, soymilk, peanut butter (i use extra crunchy), flour (more or less ), water (more or less ), hot sauce (definitely optional) (optional)

cheese tortellini (using a 20 oz package will make it less saucy and stretch this meal to feed an extra person) or 16 -20 oz meat-filled tortellini, cooked & drained (using a 20 oz package will make it less saucy and stretch this meal to feed an extra person), mushrooms, sliced (optional), garlic cloves, minced, pasta sauce (bertolli tomato & basil), half-and-half, parmesan cheese, shaved (to garnish )

garlic cloves (or less ,this is very strong aioli), salt, egg yolks, fresh lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, extra virgin olive oil, dijon mustard, minced fresh thyme, rabbit or 4 split skinless chicken breasts, coarse salt, fresh ground pepper, white pearl onion , parboiled till soft, sweet butter, bay leaf (preferably fresh ), thyme honey (optional) or 1 tbsp other honey (optional)

quartered artichokes, lemon juice (1/2 cup), extra virgin olive oil (1/2 cup), fresh ground black pepper, kosher salt, fresh parsley leaves, chopped, whole coriander seed, hot sauce, baguette, sliced 1/2-inch thick , brushed with a mixture of 1/4 cup olive oil, 1 tbsp. minced garlic, 1/2 tsp.s (you may use more or less of this, as desired), roasted red pepper, peeled, seeded, and sliced, fresh basil leaf, very thinly sliced, eggs, thai chili-garlic sauce (sriracha is good), lemon, juiced, minced garlic, extra virgin olive oil, kosher salt

ground beef extra lean (or turkey or bison), whole onion, large chopped, garlic minced, cumin, salt, chili powder or less for milder chili, flour, sugar, dark red kidney beans, canned with juice, whole tomatoes, canned , with juice chopped (or use pre-chopped in can), tomato paste

bermuda onions, cut up coarsely (the larger the onions, the better), garlic cloves, sliced thin (more or less ), garlic clove, diced (more or less ), ground chuck, tomato sauce, tomato paste, dark red kidney beans, drained (reserve liquid), mc cormick s chili powder (mild ), kosher salt (to taste), cumin (to taste), turmeric (to taste), paprika (mild , to taste), cocoa powder (regular or dutch processed, you can substitute instant coffee powder, see note in description), extra virgin olive oil, tomato ketchup

yellow finnish potatoes or red potatoes, fat-free , less-sodium chicken broth, cut green beans (about 1/2 lb), garlic cloves, peeled, rice vinegar, extra-virgin olive oil, fat-free , less-sodium chicken broth, dijon mustard, salt, black pepper

birds eye fresh like frozen vegetables , for soup (half bag), sliced white potatoes (drained ), mushroom stems and pieces (drained ), sweet cream-style corn, sweet whole kernel corn (drained ), yellow onion (diced ), seasoned salt (more or less to taste), pepper (more or less to taste), sweet hungarian paprika, extra virgin olive oil, sweet unsalted butter

raw peeled and deveined jumbo shrimp (or thawed frozen jumbo shrimp), fresh lime juice, red pepper flakes, dried chipotle powder, extra virgin olive oil, plus 1 tsp for the grill, kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste, chopped parsley, sour cream, dried chipotle powder (1/2 tsp for less spicy ), ground cumin, kosher salt, ground black pepper, chipotle chile in adobo, minced (1/2 tsp for less spicy ), adobo sauce

shrimp , i used extra large, old bay seasoning, celery ribs, cut lengthwise and then diced fine (more or less to taste, i happen to love in mine), onion, fine diced, mayonnaise (i really prefer hellmanns or dukes not miracle whip), scallions, white and green parts fine chopped (optional), lemon, fresh squeezed (about 1 tsp is all you need), lemon zest, fresh parsley, fine chopped, old bay seasoning (to taste), salt, pepper, whole wheat sandwich buns, tomatoes , slices, lettuce leaves

balsamic vinegar (cooking variety not finishing quality), extra virgin olive oil, dried basil (more or less to taste), garlic clove, finely minced, honey, shredded parmesan cheese (more or less to taste), kosher salt

english cucumber, sliced paper thin, salt, fingerling potatoes (or austrian crescent potatoes), caraway seed, fresh ground black pepper, chicken stock, onion, chopped, dijon mustard, cider vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, canola oil (you can leave this out ) or 1 tbsp sunflower oil (you can leave this out), sour cream , creme fraiche (optional or use less) or 2 tbsp plain yogurt (optional or use less)

bulgar wheat , uncooked fine or medium grind, chickpeas , (aka garbanzo beans , included in nutrition calorie facts but optional, see prep note) canned 50% less salt, black beans , (included but optional, seep prep note ) canned 50% less salt, peanut oil , (optional for prepping ), green onion , (or use scallions) thinly sliced, tomatoes, 1/4-inch dice (at least 4 cups), parsley, fresh minced, mint, fresh minced (optional), cucumber, 1/4-inch dice (included but optional, at least 4 cups), lemon juice, olive oil , extra virgin

sugar, baking powder, nutmeg, cinnamon, salt, self raising flour, less 1 tbsp, eggs , beaten thoroughly, milk, butter, cinnamon, extra, butter, melted, extra, sugar, extra

eggplant, thinly sliced, zucchini, thinly sliced, sea salt or kosher salt, to taste, extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for tossing (use a good quality brand), onion, thinly sliced, garlic cloves, minced, white pepper or ground black pepper, to taste, dried herbes de provence (or dried or fresh minced herbs of your choice, use more or less, to taste), pesto sauce, to taste (refer to note # 1), red bell peppers , roasted, peeled, and seeded, yellow bell peppers , roasted, peeled, and seeded, minced fresh parsley, chevre cheese (plain or with herbs), pecans (refer to note # 2), raspberry vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, minced shallots, kosher salt or sea salt, to taste, white pepper , to taste, red wine vinegar, to taste (amount of your choice depending how vinegary you want ), chopped fresh dill (or dried , to taste)