307 extra option Recipes

extra virgin olive oil, red onion, chopped, red pepper, chopped, garlic cloves, minced, sea salt, sweet potato, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, lime , zest and juice of, diced tomatoes, black beans, rinsed and drained (or 6 cups freshly cooked ), fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped, cumin, chili powder, cocoa powder, lime, cut into wedges (optional -- for garnish ), chopped cilantro leaf, washed and dried (optional -- for garnish )

extra virgin olive oil (or unsalted butter), white asparagus, washed and trimmed, chopped fresh lemon zest, fresh squeezed lemon juice, kosher salt, white pepper (optional), fresh snipped parsley, optional to serve, fresh small fresh edible flower, optional to garnish (such as violets or johnny jump-ups), butter (1 stick), egg yolks, heavy cream (or whipping cream), lemon juice (to taste), sugar, dijon mustard

extra virgin olive oil, onion, halved and sliced, celery ribs, with leafy tops thinly sliced crosswise, carrots, shredded, bay leaf, savoy cabbage, quartered, cored and shredded, salt & freshly ground black pepper, beer, chicken broth, diced tomatoes, worcestershire sauce, plus more for seasoning, corned beef, chopped, white rice, pumpernickel bread (optional) or rye bread, to pass around the table (optional), butter (optional)

extra virgin olive oil or 1/4 cup butter, whole chickens , 3 to 4 lb, trimmed of excess fat and cut into 8 pieces or 1 any combination chicken parts, salt & freshly ground black pepper, any mild green herbs , like parsley, dill, basil (optional) or 1/4 cup sage (optional) or 1/4 cup a combination herbs (optional)

extra-lean ground beef, greek seasoning, pita rounds, lettuce leaves, tomatoes, sliced, red onion, sliced, tahini sauce, optional (see recipe ), feta cheese

extra firm tofu, cubed, soy sauce, garlic cloves, crushed, grated fresh ginger, cayenne pepper (optional) or 1 tbsp chili paste (optional), cooked brown rice, rice vinegar, olive oil, ground pepper, chopped broccoli, snow peas, bean sprouts, sweet pepper, chopped, chopped green onion

extra virgin olive oil, onion, finely chopped, chicken breasts, small chopped pieces (the moroccans use squab), parsley (finely chopped ), cilantro (finely chopped ), black pepper, saffron (optional spice ), ginger, nutmeg, salt, water, eggs, beaten with a pinch of salt, phyllo dough, butter, melted, cinnamon, sugar, almonds (roasted and crushed ), cinnamon, granulated sugar, powdered sugar

extra firm tofu, vegetable oil, orange juice, whole grain dijon mustard, low sodium soy sauce, miso (optional), thai chili paste (optional) or 1 tsp dried chili pepper flakes (optional), dried rosemary, dried savory, dried sage, vegetable bouillon granules, maple syrup or 3 tbsp agave nectar

extra lean ground beef, green onion, chopped, mushrooms, roughly chopped, garlic, chopped, olive oil, salt, pepper, anise seed, optional but recommended, wild rice, cooked, cilantro, chopped, sweet peppers , large bell pepper any color sliced in half lengthwise

extra virgin olive oil, divided, onions, thinly sliced, salt , possibly more, summer squash (cut into 1/2-inch thick slices or cubes, see note ), garlic (minced or crushed ), fresh ground black pepper, fresh thyme, minced, pine nuts, lightly toasted (a handful) (optional), feta cheese (optional) or 3 -4 oz goat cheese, crumbled (optional)

extra virgin olive oil, chopped red onion, egg whites, beaten, crushed red pepper flakes (optional), salt, capers, rinsed and chopped (optional), fresh dill (optional) or 1/4 tsp fresh parsley, chopped fine (optional), smoked salmon, tomato, whole-wheat english muffin, split and toasted

extra virgin olive oil, garlic clove, crushed, tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped, head cauliflower, broken into florets, penne pasta, chopped fresh italian parsley, fresh ground black pepper, parmigiano-reggiano cheese (optional) or 1/2 cup pecorino cheese, freshly grated (optional)

extra butter , set aside, blanched slivered almonds (or sliced almonds), butter (not margarine), sugar, light corn syrup, options : i ve used mixed nuts, cocoanut, mixed dried fruit in various combinations. it s all good.

extra virgin olive oil, minced garlic, yellow onion, carrot, water, grain rice, lemons, scallions, mint (optional) or parsley (optional)

extra virgin olive oil, boneless skinless chicken thighs , cut into 3/4 inch pieces, turkey kielbasa, sliced 1/4 thick (i use jennie-o brand), yellow onion, diced, jalapeno, minced (optional to make up for lack of spice in the sausage), stalks celery, diced, red bell pepper, diced, black pepper, thyme, oregano, paprika, salt, cayenne pepper , to taste, grain white rice, diced tomatoes, chicken stock, shrimp, peeled and deveined with tails, fresh parsley, minced, green onions, finely diced

padron bell peppers, extra virgin olive oil, garlic clove, fresh, finely minced (to your taste ), sea salt (to your taste ), balsamic vinegar (optional, to your taste )

extra-large head green cabbage (large enough to yield 14 large leaves), core carefully removed with a sharp knife, chopped onion, chopped garlic, raw lean ground turkey, ketchup, tomato paste, granulated sugar, jellied cranberry sauce, low-sugar grape jam or preserves, low-fat plain marinara sauce, salt, chopped scallions, for optional garnish

extra virgin olive oil, garlic cloves, minced, tomato paste, tomato sauce (i use my own homemade, but a can will work in a pinch), tomatoes (crushed, stewed or diced , not sauce or whole), vegetable stock, salt, pepper , to taste, bay leaf, dried basil (optional, use if using canned sauce or no basil in larger can of tomatoes), sour cream, shredded pecorino romano cheese (optional)