102 fresh variations Recipes

cracked green olives, black olives, olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, minced, herbs, and seasonings 1-2 tsp dried (see variations) or 1 tbsp fresh herb

granulated sugar (3 1/2 oz), cornstarch, ground cinnamon, table salt, fresh blueberries (30 oz), picked over, grated lemon zest, lemon juice, biscuit topping, unbleached all-purpose flour (5 oz), cornmeal , stone-ground, granulated sugar , plus 2 tsp for sprinkling, baking powder, baking soda, table salt, unsalted butter (1/2 stick), melted, buttermilk, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, variation : gingered biscuits, biscuit topping, unbleached all-purpose flour (5 oz), stone-ground cornmeal, minced crystallized ginger, granulated sugar plus 2 tsp for sprinkling, baking powder, baking soda, table salt, unsalted butter (1/2 stick), melted, buttermilk, vanilla extract, ground ginger

baking potatoes, washed,not peeled ,and cut lengthwise into 1/2 inch wide wedges or strips, extra virgin olive oil, garlic granules, seasoned salt, fresh ground black pepper, lemon & herb seasoning or 1/2 tsp -pepper seasoning, mrs. dash seasoning mix, dried onion flakes, grated cheddar cheese (for variation, about 4 oz) (optional)

flour tortillas, zucchini, washed,trimmed and julienned, green onion , thinly sliced about half way into green, fresh oregano, finely chopped or 1 tsp dried oregano (*for variation, try using cilantro in place of the oregano), garlic, finely minced, grated monterey jack cheese, salt and pepper, olive oil, for sauteing

head of cabbage, cut up, egg noodles , cooked in salted water and drained (aprox 6 - 8 oz, dried) (i used medium in the pic), onion, chopped, coarse ground or fresh cracked black pepper, garlic salt, variations, bacon grease or butter or both, bacon , ground beef, or kielbasa

onion, chopped, butter, melted, all-purpose flour, sour cream, shoe peg corn, drained (i like to use the yellow niblet corn), salt, fresh ground black pepper, bacon , cokked and crumbled, divided, variation, i also like to add some chopped red pepper and/or a dash or two of red pepper flakes, and a dash of hot sauce and/or cyaenne pepper and serve as a baked mexican corn

milk, butter or margarine, gold medal all-purpose flour, eggs, freshly grated parmesan cheese, marinara sauce, heated, variation, add 1 tbsp chopped fresh basil , oregano or parsley (or 1 tsp dried) to the flour to create herbed parmesan puffs with marinara.

tomatoes-make a coulis (pureed tomatoes;cooked slightly to remove some moisture, onions, zucchini, summer squash, peppers any color, olive oil, sea salt, fresh grated pepper, herbs of your choice, balsamic vinegar, sprouts, see variations

olive oil, onion, chopped, garlic cloves, chopped, carrot cut into 1-inch pieces, butternut squash, cubed (for a quicker-cooking variation, use 1 cup yellow or crookneck squash, cubed), beans, drained (garbanzos, with their harvest gold color, are my favorite, but you could try butter beans, small red beans, or pintos - whatever pleases you), fresh or frozen corn kernels, sea salt, dried chipotle pepper (optional), water or vegetable broth, as needed, chopped fresh parsley

beef stew topped with black pepper biscuit crust ingredients, beef for stew, salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, canola oil, yellow onions, coarsely chopped, carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch lengths, stalks celery, coarsely chopped, garlic, minced, beef stock - recipe below, dry red wine (optional), bouquet garni : 3 rosemary sprigs, 4 flat-leaf parsley sprigs, 1 bay leaf, 3 to 4 peppercorns, ingredients for biscuit crust, all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, heaping tbsp cracked pepper, salt, cold unsalted butter , cut into pieces, whole milk, unsalted butter, melted, minced fresh flat-leaf parsley for garnish (optional), preheat the oven to 350of., beef cubes dry with paper towels and sprinkle with salt and pepper., in a large dutch oven or flameproof casserole, heat 2 tbsp of the oil over medium-high heat. sear the beef cubes on all sides until nicely browned. don tsp move the meat too much in the pot; let it sear so that it develops a nice browned crust. transfer the beef cubes to a plate. pour off the oil from the pot., return the pot to medium heat and add the remaining 1 tbsp oil. add the onions, carrots, and celery and saute for about 3 minutes, or until the vegetables begin to soften. add the garlic and saute for 2 to 3 minutes., add the stock and wine and stir to scrape up the browned bits from the bottom of the pan. return meat and any accumulated juices to the pot., make a bouquet garni by tying the rosemary and parsley sprigs, bay leaf, and peppercorns in a square of cheesecloth. put the bouquet garni in the pot., cover the pot and braise in the oven for 2 hours and 15 minutes or until tender, stirring the stew several times., meanwhile , make the biscuit crust: in a medium bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, sugar, cracked pepper, and salt together. using your fingertips, a fork, or a pastry cutter, work the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs., add the milk all at once and stir just until the dough comes together in a mass., turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead 8 to 10 times, or just until cohesive. using a rolling pin or your hands, roll or pat the dough into a circle or oval about 1/4 inch thick., stew from the oven , uncover, and lay the dough on top. it will not fit perfectly or seal tightly. this is a rough topping. brush the dough with the melted butter., return the stew to the oven and cook, uncovered, for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown., serve, remove the crust from the pan and set aside. serve the stew with the vegetables. cut the crust into pieces and top the meat with the crust. ladle sauce from the stew over the crust, meat, and vegetables. garnish with minced parsley, if desired., variation, serve in 6 individual onion soup crocks or similarly sized ovenproof dishes, put the meat into the crocks with the vegetables and sauce from the stew. increase the oven temperature to 425of., make the biscuit dough and roll it into a round about 1/2 inch thick. cut the dough into 6 rounds large enough to overlap the bowls by about 1/2 inch. lay the rounds over the crocks and crimp the edges to seal. brush with melted butter and set the crocks on a baking sheet. bake for 12 to 14 minutes, or until the crusts are golden brown.

cakes fresh yeast, sugar, z salt, flour, lukewarm water, variations : olives, sun dried tomatoes, rosemary, dried cranberries and more sugar in the recipe to make it sweeter

bell peppers (use yellow, green, and red for nicer presentation, and flavor variation), garlic cloves, halved, fresh basil leaves, extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling, salt and pepper to taste

biscuit mix, half-and-half, egg, fresh blueberries, sliced almonds, variation : substitute chopped pecans for almonds

white sauce (magic (and variations) or your own recipe), egg yolks, beaten, crabmeat, prepared mustard, lemon juice (fresh is best ), worcestershire sauce (or 2 tbsp sherry wine), cayenne, mushroom, cooked (optional), breadcrumbs, parsley, minced, lemon juice

feta or lebanese cheese cut into 1/2 inch cubes., extra virgin olive oil, shallots sliced thin, fresh oregano or mint leaves minced, lemon zest, crushed red chile, variation, use method below but omit shallot & lemon zest., substitute: 3 cloves thin sliced garlic, orange zest, add : 1/4 cup chopped green mediteranean olives

unsalted butter, room temperature, sugar, egg, egg yolk, flour , sifted, vanilla extract or 2 tbsp grated lemons, zest of (variation), raspberry jam, fresh lemon juice, semisweet chocolate, melted

chicken (any variation), stalks celery & leaves, carrots, whole green onions, chopped fresh parsley, water, grain rice, eggs (separated ), boiling broth (homemade or otherwise) or 1 cup stock (homemade or otherwise), lemon , juice of, salt

fruit pulp (see variations below), sugar, fresh lemon juice