11 family optional Recipes

fresh lime juice, honey (soften first to make it easier to whisk) or 1/4 cup agave nectar (soften first to make it easier to whisk), ground cardamom (optional-my addition ), chopped fresh mint, fresh blueberries, washed and drained, fresh strawberries, washed, hulled and halved, apples, washed, cored and cut into 3/4-inch-inch chunks (*i used criterion apples-your choice to peel), fresh mint leaves

leftover corned beef, chopped or minced, leftover medium potatoes, chopped onion, butter, minced parsley, preferably fresh, heavy cream or broth from cooking corned beef (enough to moisten) i used cream, spray oil a large saute pan, salt and pepper to taste, paprika (optional) on top of eggs, eggs (optional) i used 4

milk, divided, cocoa powder, sugar or 1/4 cup splenda granular, vanilla, salt, cinnamon (optional), marshmallow (optional), cream (optional), chocolate sprinkles (optional) or chocolate shavings (optional), cinnamon stick (optional)

tomato paste, warm water (110 degrees f/45 degrees cup), parmesan cheese, grated, garlic, minced, honey, anchovy paste (optional, left out ), onion powder, dried oregano, dried marjoram, dried basil, ground black pepper, cayenne pepper, dried red pepper flakes, salt

two - 8 oz cream cheese, chopped green pepper, chopped onion, chipped (dried )beef, chopped up, pecan chips(optional topping )

soft margarine, sugar, eggs, light corn syrup, self-rising flour , sifted, unsweetened cocoa , sifted, sugar , sifted, butter, white chocolate or 3 1/2 oz milk chocolate, milk chocolate (optional) or white chocolate, melted (optional)

low-fat milk, eggs, bisquick, salt, chili powder, hot sauce, grated sharp cheddar cheese, rated monterey jack cheese (i use pepper jack cheese), whole green chilies, drained, diced red peppers (optional garnish ) or 1/4 cup green bell pepper (optional garnish), sliced green onion (garnish ) (optional), sliced black olives (garnish ) (optional), chopped cilantro (garnish ) (optional), sour cream (garnish ) (optional)

rolled oats (not instant ), whole wheat flour (you can use bread flour or whole wheat pastry flour depending on how wholesome you like your healt), salt, walnuts (halves or pieces), melted butter (1 stick), light olive oil, pure maple syrup, eggs, dried sweetened cranberries (craisins), rolled oats, turbinado sugar (can be added to wet or dry ingredients if your family is used to sweeter treats, optional) (optional) or 1/4 cup brown sugar (can be added to wet or dry ingredients if your family is used to sweeter treats) (optional)

boneless pork chops (butter-flied variety), soy sauce, cornstarch, ground ginger, oil (for frying ), olive oil, maple syrup, chili sauce (heinz recommended), red onions (small dice ), dijon mustard, golden raisins (halve if large as they will plump in the dressing), mayonnaise (opt add, see final prep step), mixed salad greens (well-compacted & may use lettuce of choice), tomatoes (halved ), carrot (8 in cut in 2-in pieces & then ea piece cut in julienne strips), snow peas (thaw if frozen & halve), red apple (left unpeeled , then cored & sliced in thin wedges just prior to assembly), button mushrooms (medium size & sliced thinly as opt add)