43 favorite simple Recipes

ground beef (80 - 85%), onion, chopped, chili beans (undrained ), chili seasoning mix, - 2 envelopes of your favorite brand, beef broth, garlic powder , chili powder to taste, cheese , if desired as topping

farm-raised chicken, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, minced thyme (optional), unsalted butter, dijon mustard

crispy rice cereal (rice krispies), dry roasted peanuts, marshmallows, crunchy peanut butter, white chocolate, chopped

baked cheddar broccoli rice cups, thanks to fountain ave. grill: http://fountainavenuekitchen.com/baked-cheddar-broccoli-rice-cups, simple to whip up with ingredients you have on hand, this side is a sure kid-pleaser that adults will enjoy as well. i employ 1 of my favorite kitchen tricks with this recipe: any time i use frozen broccoli or spinach that needs to be thawed and drained well, i put it inside a tea towel and literally wring it out. you will be surprised by how much water is released, and getting rid of it will prevent your finished product from becoming soggy., vary the cheese if you like or bake in a casserole dish or jumbo muffins tins. for my better-for-you ranch dressing, quick-cooking rice , like minute rice (can substitute about 2 cups regular, cooked rice and omit the 1 cup stock below), chicken stock, frozen, chopped broccoli, thawed and excess water squeezed out, shredded cheddar cheese, divided, homemade ranch dressing (see recipe), or store bought, eggs, lightly beaten, salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, low-fat buttermilk, chobani 2% plain yogurt, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, canola or olive oil, kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, minced chives, whisk all ingredients together ., dressing will keep for a week or so, covered, in the refrigerator., if you prefer a thicker dressing , use approximately 1/4 cup of buttermilk depending on your personal preference and intended use.

cream cheese, favorite basil pesto sauce, sun-dried tomatoes (not oil packed)

balsamic vinegar, dark brown sugar , optional, chopped garlic, salt, freshly ground black pepper, olive oil, mesclun salad mix or favorite greens, for accompaniment, assortment of salad ingredients, such as cherry tomatoes , chopped carrots, sliced red onion, chopped celery, diced cucumbers, walnuts, blue cheese, for garnish

lean ground beef, tomato sauce, salt, ground black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, celery salt, frozen corn (or other vegetable favorites), mashed potatoes, cheddar cheese, grated

yellow cake mix, canola oil, eggs, premade cream cheese frosting, your favorite juice powdered drink mix (no sugar, i recommend lime or strawberry), candy sprinkles (i would strongly recommend simple sprinkles they are cute and dont take away from the taste of the cup)

dry red wine (such as cabernet sauvignon), tawny port, brandy, simple syrup, orange peel, 1-inch wide and 3-4-inch long, cinnamon stick

salmon fillets (trader joe s- nice cuts), favorite jalapeno jelly, approximately (i like the kind that s a bit chunky), fresh ground pepper, olive oil

ground meat, spaghetti sauce (whatever your favorite brand and variety), alfredo sauce (i use the 4 cheese variety), uncooked lasagna noodle, shredded italian cheese blend (may use 2 if you want a cheesier lasagna)

old elpaso refried beans (or favorite brand ), burrito-size flour tortillas, onion, chopped, grated cheddar cheese or 1 can processed cheddar cheese (use as required), pickled jalapeno pepper (optional), herdez picante salsa

raw large shrimp, peeled and deveined, italian seasoned bread crumbs, oil (for frying ), your favorite prepared pasta sauce, shredded mozzarella cheese, grated parmesan cheese, salt and pepper, chopped fresh parsley

racks baby back ribs, rib rub spice blend, salt, freshly ground black pepper, celery salt, sweet original bam bq barbecue sauce , or your favorite barbecue sauce

all-purpose flour, salt, unsalted butter, chilled and cut into pieces, ice water (or more ), thick cut bacon , cut into narrow strips (or lardons ), eggs, egg yolks, half-and-half, salt, white pepper, freshly grated nutmeg, grated gruyere or 1 cup swiss cheese, balsamic vinegar, dark brown sugar (optional), chopped garlic, salt, fresh ground black pepper, olive oil, mesclun or favorite greens, for accompaniment

red skinned small new potatoes, coarse salt, butter, chopped fresh mint , a handful of leaves, finely chopped, sugar, fresh norwegian salmon fillets, individually packaged in fish department or market, dry white wine, water, bay leaf, fresh or dried, bouquet of fresh tarragon , dill and parsley sprigs, tied with kitchen string, bundle fresh watercress, washed and trimmed, english or seedless cucumber, thinly sliced, pumpernickel bread, quartered, sour cream, prepared dijon mustard, chopped herbs , a few sprigs each tarragon, dill and parsley

dry white rice , prepared according to package directions, margarine, divided, eggs, frozen baby shrimp, thawed (or 5 oz. of any cooked meat such as pork, chicken, or beef, diced), frozen mixed vegetables, thawed (peas, carrots, corn, green beans), onion, diced, green pepper, diced, stalk celery, diced, shredded cabbage (optional), garlic cloves, minced, garlic powder, black pepper, salt, soy sauce