133 fresh ahead Recipes

lean boneless pork loin chops, cut into chunks, less-fat ground pork sausage, salt, water chestnuts, finely chopped, minced fresh ginger, cornstarch, lite soy sauce, fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth, sugar, teriyaki sauce, sesame oil, chopped fresh parsley, green onions, diced, wonton skins, oyster sauce (optional), thai chili sauce (optional)

potatoes (about 3 1/2 lbs), cream cheese, butter, chopped green onion, sour cream, minced fresh parsley, dried marjoram, salt and pepper, coarse fresh breadcrumb

bisquick baking mix (measured out to exactly 3 cups), uncooked italian sausage (casings removed ), fresh minced garlic (about 1 large clove, can use more ), chopped fresh parsley, shredded old cheddar cheese, grated parmesan cheese, half-and-half cream or 1/2 cup milk, dried rosemary, black pepper (or to taste), cayenne pepper (optional or to taste, or can use tabasco sauce), seasoning salt (optional, can use white salt )

old english cheese, butter, softened, mayonnaise, onion powder, garlic powder, splash hot sauce (crystal or frank s), fresh crabmeat, chopped fresh italian parsley, english muffins, split

russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4 inch cubes (about 9 medium), table salt, distilled white vinegar, mayonnaise, celery ribs, medium and chopped fine (about 1 cup), sweet pickle relish, red onion, minced, fresh parsley leaves, fresh and minced, celery seeds, mustard powder, ground black pepper, salt, hard-cooked eggs, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch cubes

old cheddar cheese, shredded (use cracker barrel extra-sharp cheese if possible for this), monterey jack pepper cheese, shredded, cream cheese, softened, fresh minced garlic, worcestershire sauce, tabasco sauce or cayenne pepper, chopped pimientos (to taste) (optional), chopped walnuts (can use more if desired) or 2 cups pecans (can use more if desired), chopped fresh parsley

macaroni shells, freshly cooked, vegetable oil, dressing, mayonnaise, sour cream, dijon mustard, sliced green onions, salt, freshly ground pepper, shredded iceberg lettuce, hard cooked eggs, sliced, pepper to taste, ham, cut in thin slices, ham, hard salami, frozen tiny green peas, thawed, coarsely shredded monterey jack cheese

lean boneless pork loin chops, cut into chunks, less-fat ground pork sausage, salt, water chestnuts, finely chopped, minced fresh ginger, cornstarch, light soy sauce, reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth, sugar, teriyaki sauce, sesame oil, chopped fresh parsley, green onions, diced, wonton skins, oyster sauce (optional), thai sweet chili sauce (optional), ginger dipping sauce (optional)

olive oil, lemon juice, minced fresh parsley, balsamic vinegar, garlic clove, minced, salt, pepper, water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and quartered, sliced ripe olives, drained, fresh mushrooms, quartered, chopped red onion, chopped sweet yellow pepper, chopped sweet red pepper

orzo pasta, feta, kalamata olives (about 6.5 oz of actual olives), baby spinach, basil leaves (can leave out ), whole red onion, diced (add as much as you like), fresh mint leaves (can leave out ), lemon juice, fresh, olive oil (i put 1/2cup of and 1/2cup of the oil from the olive jar), dried oregano, salt and pepper

boneless skinless chicken breasts, seasoned bread crumbs, egg, lightly scrambled, fresh sliced mushrooms, fresh muenster cheese, butter, beef bouillon cubes or 4 equivalent granular bouillon, boiling water

frozen spinach (well drained , squeeze out any excess moisture with hands), butter, fresh button mushroom, sliced (can use more or less ), onion, finely chopped, fresh minced garlic (or to taste), seasoning salt (or use white salt), cayenne pepper (or to taste or use black pepper), nutmeg, french bread (cut into 1-inch cubes ), asiago cheese (or to taste) or 3 cups gruyere cheese, shredded (or to taste), grated parmesan cheese, half-and-half cream, full-fat milk (or use 2-3/4 cups all half and half cream), eggs, dijon mustard

onion, chopped, garlic, minced, shredded carrot, mushroom, cleaned and sliced, ground sirloin, dried oregano, crushed dried thyme, ground cumin, fresh ground pepper, all-purpose flour, low sodium beef broth, dry red wine, no-added-salt tomato paste, vegetable oil cooking spray, russet potato, peeled and cut into chunks, skim milk, salt (optional), minced pickled jalapeno pepper , to taste, minced fresh cilantro, minced scallions, paprika, shredded monterey jack cheese

cream cheese, softened, shredded old cheddar cheese, crumbled blue cheese, green onion, minced, minced fresh garlic or 1 pinch garlic powder, worcestershire sauce (can use a bit more), tabasco sauce, chopped fresh parsley (optional), black pepper (or to taste), chopped pecans (can use more )

unsalted butter, leek, white and light green parts halved lengthwise, washed, and chopped small (about 1 cup), garlic cloves, minced-pressed through a press (about 1 tbsp), heads garlic , rinsed-papery skins removed and top third of heads cut off and discarded, low sodium chicken broth or 6 cups vegetable broth, bay leaves, russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 4 1/2 cups), red bliss potatoes, unpeeled-cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 3 cups), low sodium chicken broth or 1 cup vegetable broth, heavy cream, fresh thyme leaves, minced, ground black pepper, fresh chives, minced, olive oil, garlic cloves, sliced thin lengthwise, table salt

whole turkey, cheesecloth, fresh lemon juice, melted butter or 1 cup margarine, sausage or 2 lbs pork s, dried sage, dried summer savory, butter, onions, chopped, stalks celery & leaves, chopped, chopped fresh parsley, salt and pepper, dried apricot (optional), wheat germ, toasted bread cubes or 6 cups breadcrumbs, water or turkey stock or dry sherry or cognac, cheesecloth, dripping , from roasting pan, all-purpose flour, homemade turkey stock or water, salt and pepper

buttery crackers (ritz -- see note), dried parsley flakes (or 3 tbsp. fresh -- minced ), olive oil, butter, divided, minced celery, carrot, finely chopped or coarsely grated, chopped green onion, green & white parts, chopped green pepper, minced garlic, cooked chopped seafood (shrimp, crabmeat, artificial crab, scallops, lobster, or a mixture of any of the above), old bay seasoning or 1 tsp other seafood seasoning, nutmeg, sherry wine or 1 tbsp madeira wine or 1 tbsp marsala, worcestershire sauce, water or 1/2 cup chicken broth or 1/2 cup vegetable broth or 1/2 cup clam juice, fresh ground black pepper, salt , if desired, paprika, mushroom (small or large), olive oil, salt, lemon wedge (to garnish )

olive oil, garlic cloves, minced, onion, minced, whole tomatoes, drained and crushed in hands, fresh ground pepper , generous amount, fresh basil, chopped or 1 tsp dried basil, butter, cut into bits, vegetable broth, cornmeal, cold water, salt, parmesan cheese, grated, parmesan cheese, grated, part-skim mozzarella cheese, grated, feta cheese, crumbled