2934 fresh from your Recipes

eggplants (about 3), cut crosswise into 1/3-inch-thick rounds, salt, tomatoes, olive oil, garlic cloves, finely chopped, fresh basil leaves , torn in half, black pepper, dried hot red pepper flakes, all-purpose flour, eggs, panko (japanese bread crumbs), grated parmigiano-reggiano (2/3 cup), chilled fresh mozzarella (not unsalted), thinly sliced, your liking ) of shredded italian cheese (i like the ones with mixed provolone, asiago, parmesan and mozzarella) to use in addition to the cheeses listed above. sometimes i just like to up the cheese quotient, especially on top, where it gets all puffy, chewy and a bit browned around the edges., but it will taste perfect without the additonal cheese....

tender potatoes, halved (peeled or unpeeled, your choice ), shallots, chopped, plain yogurt, chopped fresh basil or 1/4 mint or 1/4 dill or 1/4 coriander (your choice of herbs), mayonnaise, grated parmesan cheese, garlic, crushed, fresh ground black pepper, salt

olive oil, onion, coarsely chopped, green bell pepper, coarsely chopped, celery ribs, coarsely chopped, garlic cloves, minced, whole tomatoes with juice (halve tomatoes), kidney beans, drained and rinsed, tomato sauce, water, corn kernel, fresh or frozen, chili powder (approximate, adjust to your liking), tabasco sauce (approximate, adjust to your liking), ground cumin, dried oregano, dried basil, bay leaf, fresh ground pepper , to taste, cashews, whole and raw, dark raisin, salt, monterey jack cheese or cheddar cheese, for garnish

butter or 2 tbsp ghee or 2 tbsp peanut oil, your favorite curry powder, hot curry powder (if you like your curry spicy) (optional), garam masala, ground cumin , to taste (optional), ground nutmeg, good quality cinnamon (ceylon preferred, but vietnamese is okay), onion, sliced in wedges, garlic, minced, chopped tomatoes , with juice, chopped mild chiles , with juice, vegetable broth, white potatoes, peeled and cubed, cauliflower florets, carrots, peeled, halved and sliced, fresh green beans, cut into 1 inch pieces (see note below ), chopped fresh cilantro, red bell pepper , seeds removed and sliced, coconut milk (not low fat , please), smooth cashew butter (or more , to taste), plain yogurt, salt , to taste, chopped cashews, to garnish

boneless beef top sirloin steak, about 3/4 to 1 inch thick, seasoned salt , without msg, garlic granules, fresh ground black pepper, lemon & herb seasoning, extra virgin olive oil, divided, sliced cleaned mushrooms, onion , sliced julienne,strips separated, condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted, dry white wine or 1/2 cup water, dijon mustard , according to your preference,but more is better, hot cooked rice or 4 cups cooked wide egg noodles, as accompaniment use your favorite recipe, chopped fresh chives (to garnish )

rolled roast beef or 4 -4 1/2 lbs rump roast, onion, chopped, green pepper, chopped, garlic cloves, minced, carrot, shredded, fresh mushrooms, cleaned and quartered, fresh parsley, chopped, whole tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, black olives, sliced, dry red wine, sugar, salt, black pepper, mostaccioli pasta (or your favorite ) or 1 lb penne pasta (or your favorite), mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, grated

ripe tomatoes , diced w/ juice (use large can if fresh not available), rotel diced tomatoes w/ green chillis, rinsed and drained, onion, diced (choose size depending on your preferences; i use my food processor and dice these with the pulse setting.), fresh chopped cilantro (about a handful), garlic, finely minced (you can substitute 1 tbsp. minced garlic here.), juice of 1 lime, diced jalapeno peppers or variety of your choice (i love to use pablanos.), black beans, rinsed and drained, shoepeg or yellow corn, whatever else you choose to add or delete, don tsp omit the cilantro! it makes all the difference

frozen green beans (or you could use fresh), fresh mushrooms, almonds, garlic pepper seasoning, butter, approx, other seasoning, to your liking (sometimes i add tabasco for a kick)

mild italian sausage (if you use hot or spicy italian sausage, omit the red pepper flakes), onion, diced, red pepper flakes, or to your taste, salt and pepper, to your taste, couple pinches of italian seasoning, garlic powder, frozen or fresh sweet corn, cream cheese, zucchini (large enough to hold the filling), cut in half lengthwise and the seeds dug out of the center of each half (discard seeds), fresh grated parmesan cheese

red onion, thinly sliced, balsamic vinegar (or red wine,or your favorite herb vinegar), salt & freshly ground black pepper, dark mustard, canned chick-peas (optional) or 1/2 cup kidney bean, rinsed and drained (optional), fresh herbs, your favorite (basil,oregano, thyme, rosemary,etc.), salad greens (approx. 10-12 oz. total ), extra virgin olive oil

corned beef brisket (rinsed , with juices and seasoning packet included), onion, sliced, carrots, in chunks, potatoes, peeled and halved, stalk celery & leaves, sliced, head green cabbage, cut in wedges, your favorite ale (recommend guinness or smithwick s irish ale, or you can substitute water or apple juice for the ale), fresh ground black pepper, bay leaf, fresh rosemary, prepared horseradish , for serving, coarse grain mustard , for serving

pork spareribs (cut into serving-size pieces), lemon , juice of, oil, onion, chopped, fresh minced garlic, jalapenos (finely chopped , remove the seeds or leave in depending to your heat level), pace picante sauce (or use your own favorite ), brown sugar , packed, barbecue sauce, prepared yellow mustard, worcestershire sauce, seasoning salt or 1 tsp white salt, fresh ground black pepper, liquid smoke (optional), tabasco sauce (to taste, use for more heat ) (optional)

boneless, skinless chicken breasts, taco seasoning (store-bought or your own mix ), vegetable oil, butter, ranch dressing (bottled is fine ), salsa (as spicy as you d like), minced fresh cilantro, ears corn, shucked, head or 2 regular heads green leaf lettuce, shredded thin, roma tomatoes, diced, grated pepper-jack cheese, avocados, diced, green onions, sliced, fresh cilantro leaves, tortilla chips of your choice (flavored or not), crushed slightly , for topping salad

garlic clove, spinach leaves, head chicory lettuce, head lettuce, cucumber, sliced, head fresh cauliflower , broken into flowerets, head watercress, separated, radishes, sliced, fresh parsley, chopped, tomatoes, sliced, bell pepper, cut into rings, carrots, peeled and shredded, celery, chopped, green onions or 8 scallions, salad dressing, of your choice (an o & v dressing such as french dressing (not catalina style) is recommended)

sausage (your choice ) or 1/2 lb bacon (your choice), jalapenos, diced, onion, diced, diced tomato, green bell pepper, diced (or substitute garden banana peppers), eggs, scrambled, shredded taco cheese, chopped fresh cilantro, garlic clove, fresh, minced, taco seasoning, salt, black ground pepper, ground cumin, flour tortillas, shells

extra virgin olive oil, butter, sweet onion, diced, fresh mushrooms, chopped, head garlic, peeled and minced (about 10-12 cloves ), red pepper flakes, tomato sauce, tomatoes (chopped or crushed , fire-roasted), limoncello (i prefer , or add lemon peel & sugar to vodka) or 1/3 cup vodka (i prefer , or add lemon peel & sugar to vodka), heavy cream, fresh basil, chopped, grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese (separated ), salt & pepper, ravioli (your choice ) or other pastas (your choice)

lemon juice, orange juice, white wine vinegar, achiote paste, pork shoulder, whole peppercorns, bay leaves, garlic, white onion, diced, salt and freshly ground pepper, any of your favorite spices (such as 1/2 tsp each of cumin, paprika or chili powder), corn tortillas, vinegar-pickled onions, your favorite habanero salsa (the hotter the better!), chopped fresh cilantro, lime wedges

boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed, balsamic vinegar, lime juice, olive oil, divided, garlic, minced, butter, yellow onion, 1/2 inch diced, red bell pepper, 1/2 inch diced, yellow bell pepper, 1/2 inch diced, sliced mushrooms, broccoli , slaw cut to 1/2 inch lengths (fresh stem, julienned, available in stores or make your own), cooked canned black beans, drained (for fewer carbs, use black soy beans), your favorite salsa, dried cilantro or 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro, chili powder , to taste, cumin , to taste, ripe avocado, peeled,seeded,and 1/2 inch diced, sour cream, salt and pepper, to taste, flour tortillas (10 inch or larger), grated cheddar cheese or monterey jack cheese, for garnish (optional)