102 fresh variations Recipes

fresh basil leaves, garlic cloves, minced, extra virgin olive oil, pine nuts, salt (i use finely ground sea or kosher), fresh ground black pepper, parmesan cheese, shredded

fresh baby spinach lightly steamed, fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced portabella mushrooms, extra sharp cheddar cheese grated and divided ., italian style artichokes in olive oil, black olives sliced thin, a few sprigs of fresh organic oregano, fresh bread dough divided in half, my home made marinara sauce or your favorite...oops i have not posted my sauce yet, semolina flour for dusting, olive oil

water packed firm tofu, well drained, chopped fresh stemmed shiitake mushrooms or 1 tbsp dried shiitake mushroom, extra virgin olive oil, soy sauce, red wine vinegar, water, garlic cloves, minced or 1 tbsp garlic granules, chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper, water packed firm tofu, well drained, chopped fresh stemmed shiitake mushrooms or 1 tbsp dried shiitake mushroom, extra virgin olive oil, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, toasted sesame oil, water, grated fresh ginger, garlic cloves, minced or 1 tbsp garlic granules, chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper, water packed firm tofu, well drained, chopped fresh stemmed shiitake mushrooms or 1 tbsp dried shiitake mushroom, chipotle chiles in adobo, extra virgin olive oil, soy sauce, red wine vinegar, water, garlic cloves, minced or 1 tbsp garlic granules, chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, oregano, kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper

chicken broth or 3 cups vegetable broth, olive oil, onion, diced, garlic cloves, minced, arborio rice or 1 cup carnaroli rice, fresh ground pepper, dry white wine, heated, parmesan cheese, freshly grated, low-fat smoked sausage (1 link ) or 3 oz any other sausage, cubed (1 link), tomato, chopped, peas, chives, chopped, fresh italian parsley, chopped, green onion, sliced, fresh spinach, lox, cubed, dill, chopped, nonfat sour cream or light sour cream, for serving, fennel bulb, trimmed and diced, carrot, sliced, bay leaf, lemon , zest of (i use a microplaner), fresh thyme, mushrooms, sliced, sauteed, gingerroot, minced, shiitake mushroom, sliced, lightly sauteed, lemon , juice of, lime , juice of, truffle oil, plus more, truffle oil , to drizzle on top

all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, milk, vegetable oil, eggs, chopped pecans (optional) or 1/2 cup walnuts (optional) or 10 tbsp blueberries (fresh or frozen, if frozen, no need to thaw) (optional) or 5 tbsp mini chocolate chips (optional), maple syrup or fruit syrup or warm fruit, compote, fruit sauce , fresh berries or chopped fruit, chopped nuts or powdered sugar or whipped cream, ice cream or sorbet or chocolate syrup or fruited yogurt

plain flour, salt (1 pinch), cold unsalted butter (1 stick plus 1 tbsp), egg yolk, ice water, bacon, cut in small pieces, white truffle oil, shallot, finely chopped (2-3 large shallots), heavy cream (half may be fat-free half-and-half if you must), egg yolks, freshly grated nutmeg, white pepper, egg whites, beaten to soft peaks, gruyere, shredded (may be put on top of shallots and cream reduced), chevre cheese (rolled in herbs ( sun-dried tomatoes, fresh dill, green onion, italian parsley, provincial herbs ( ) or 4 oz goat cheese (rolled in herbs, sun-dried tomatoes, fresh dill, green onion, italian parsley, provincial herbs ( ), boursin with garlic and fines herbes, crumbled (may be substituted for 1/4 cup heavy cream in filling), fresh chives, chopped (as garnish), olive oil, onion, thinly sliced, green pepper, thinly sliced, salt, black pepper, tomatoes, drained and chopped

oil (i prefer extra-virgin olive ), vinegar (white , cider, wine, ..., not balsamic), salt, black pepper (i prefer fresh-ground ), basic vinaigrette (use evoo and red wine vinegar), minced garlic, crushed red pepper flakes (optional), basic vinaigrette (use canola or corn oil and cider vinegar), crumbled bacon, minced onion, celery seed (optional), prepared mustard (optional), brown sugar or 1 -3 tsp another sweetener, to taste, italian vinaigrette, prepared mustard (i recommend dijon or spicy brown), honey (optional) or 1 -3 tsp another sweetener, to taste (optional), basic vinaigrette, mayonnaise or 2 -3 tbsp sour cream or 2 -3 tbsp plain yogurt, basic creamy vinaigrette dressing, grated parmesan cheese, fresh ground black pepper (to taste), basic creamy vinaigrette dressing, garlic clove, put through press, fresh ground black pepper, olive oil (i prefer extra-virgin), lemon juice, oregano, minced garlic, oil (i prefer extra-virgin olive ), balsamic vinegar, minced garlic

cooking oil, butter, all-purpose flour, onions, chopped, green bell peppers, diced, jalapeno pepper, sliced, celery ribs, chunked, andouille sausage, sliced (or smoked sausage, if you can tsp get smoked andoulle), shrimp, cooked, chicken, cooked and pulled, bay leaf, oregano (divided in two equal parts), basil, thyme, garlic cloves, diced, onion powder, garlic powder, aside for later addition to taste ground sea salt, aside for later addition to taste ground sea salt, fresh ground black pepper, fresh ground white pepper, ground crushed red pepper flakes or 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper, paprika, chicken stock, cornstarch , to thicken, jasmine rice, cooked

elbow macaroni cooked, redskinned potatoes, unpeeled, cubed and cooked, carrot coarsely shredded, minced red onion, stalk celery fine diced, mayonasise or enough to bind, salt and pepper to taste, variations, tuna/seafood, add 2 cans albacore tuna/seafood drained, turkey/chicken, add 2 cups diced cooked poultry, other options, cooked green peas, fresh chopped parsley or herbs to taste, chopped dried cranberries esp with the chicken

a dozen delicious waffle variations, this is a great recipe for a special breakfast or brunch! lots of variations, all-purpose flour (or part whole wheat flour), baking powder, sugar (optional), salt, egg yolks, beaten, egg whites beaten until stiff, sweet milk or buttermilk, melted butter, sift dry ingredients together. beat egg yolks until light and add the milk and melted butter. combine wet and dry ingredients. fold in beaten egg whites. bake in a hot waffle iron. makes about a dozen waffles., put the waffle batter into a pitcher. it is much easer to pour the batter, overfill waffle compartments or the batter runs out on the sides of the waffle iron., waffles are done when there is no more steam rising from the iron ., after cooling , freeze extra waffles in a plastic freezer bag. separate with wax paper before freezing., variations, apple waffles - add a tsp of cinnamon to the dry ingredients. add a cup of chopped, peeled apple to batter. serve with warm applesauce & sour cream., bacon waffles - crumble a few slices of cooked, drained & crumbled bacon into the batter., banana waffles - add a chopped banana to the batter., blueberry waffles - add 1-cup fresh or frozen blueberries (thawed & drained)., chocolate waffles - increase sugar to 1/3 cup and add 1 square melted unsweetened chocolate or add 1/2-cup cocoa and a 1/3-cup sugar to dry ingredients. serve with whipped cream and chopped pecans., cinnamon raisin waffles - add a tsp cinnamon and a couple spoonfuls of plumped raisins to the batter., ham waffles - add a couple of spoonfuls of diced ham to the batter. saute it first for better flavor., molasses spice waffles - add a tsp of cinnamon and a 1/2-teaspoon of nutmeg to dry ingredients. add 3 tbsp of molasses to liquid ingredients., nutty waffles - add 1/4 cup chopped peanuts , pecans, walnuts or filberts. toast the nuts for better flavor, orange zest waffles - add a tbsp orange zest to batter. substitute 1/2 cup orange juice for 1/2-cup milk., pineapple waffles - add a cup of well-drained crushed pineapple to the batter., sausage waffles - add a couple of spoonfuls of cooked, crumbled and drained sausage to the batter.

cream cheese, softened, sour cream, salt & freshly ground black pepper, blue cheese, crumbled, minced fresh onion, lemon juice, buttermilk, serve with crackers or chips or assorted fresh vegetable, dill weed, minced fresh onion, beau monde seasoning, serve with assorted fresh vegetable, cooked shrimp , and, crab, chopped, dry onion soup mix, chili sauce, horseradish, serve with water crackers or jicama or chips or toasted miniature party rye rounds, dry onion soup mix, snipped fresh chives, serve with chips , and, assorted fresh vegetable, salsa, fresh cilantro leaves, chopped, stuffed olives, chopped, serve with tortilla chips or assorted fresh vegetable

garden fresh tomatoes, red onion finely minced, garlic clove finely minced, juice of 1 lime, hot pepper of your choice finely chopped - depends on how brave you are, tb fresh chopped cilantro, kosher salt and fresh ground pepper to taste, variations : live on the edge and add some fresh chopped avacado

all-purpose flour, salt, baking soda, buttermilk, fresh rosemary, chopped, fresh sage, chopped, fresh chives, chopped, fresh rosemary, chopped, sun-dried tomatoes, chopped

all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, egg (separated ), egg whites, cream (light ), melted butter, milk, butter (for cooking ) or shortening (for cooking), vanilla, rose water or 1 tsp orange flower water, grated lemons , orange or 1 tsp mandarin orange peel, your favorite liqueur (such as anisette or brandy), sliced banana, fresh preferably wild blueberries , blotted dry, lemon wedge, fresh berries, powdered sugar, softened butter, warm maple syrup, flavored syrup , infusion (see cottage garden rose-petal syrup (sweetened rose water) and lemon verbena and herbal simple syrups for lemonade etc!), lavender honey (see homemade ), fresh lavender flowers, for garnish, fresh rose petals, for garnish, fresh orange blossom fresh edible flower, for garnish

whole milk, sour cream, ranch dressing mix, jalapenos (fresh, seeded and diced ), garlic cloves (fresh and minced ), dill weed (fresh and minced ), cilantro leaves (fresh and minced ), lime juice (freshly squeezed )

cooked canellini beans, extra-virgin olive oil, black olive paste, balsamic vinegar, hot red pepper flakes, chopped fresh rosemary, basil leaves , cut in narrow ribbons ( chiffonade), garlic clove, thinly sliced, salt and pepper, thick slices italian peasant bread, grilled, cooked ceci beans ( chickpeas), extra-virgin olive oil, black olive paste, balsamic vinegar, hot red pepper flakes, chopped fresh rosemary, basil leaves , cut in narrow ribbons (chiffonade), garlic clove, thinly sliced, salt and pepper, thick slices italian peasant bread, grilled, cooked canellini beans, cooked mackerel , in olive oil, extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, red onion, finely chopped, hot red pepper flakes, chopped fresh rosemary, basil leaves , cut into narrow ribbons, garlic clove, thinly sliced, salt and pepper, thick slices italian peasant bread, grilled

russet potatoes peeled, chopped shallots, eggs, lightly beaten, flour (or more ) or matzo meal (during passover), salt and freshly ground black pepper, vegetable oil for frying, south western style omit the shallots ; mix the batter with chopped herbs such as cilantro, scallion and dried oregano. serve topped with slivers of roasted red peppers, grated jack cheese and salsa., curried style mix potatoes with some curry powder. make a circle of sliced fresh tomatoes on a dinner plate. center 3 to 4 overlapping pancakes in an inner circle and center a dollop of sour cream and hot pickle in the middle., italian style mix potatoes and onion with a smidgen of raw garlic and thin slices of prosciutto. cook in olive oil and serve topped with fresh ricotta cheese and surrounded with a dice of seeded tomatoes mixed with basil and vinaigrette.