1117 garbage plate version Recipes

grand marnier, southern comfort, amaretto, vodka, pineapple juice, cranberry juice, grenadine

watermelon, seedless, 1-inch chunks, lime wedges, kosher salt , on a small plate, triple citrus tequila or 3/4 cup any good-quality tequila, triple sec, fresh lime juice

sour cream, cream cheese, diced green chilies, chopped black olives, chopped scallions, garlic powder or garlic salt, grated cheddar cheese (shredded ok), flour tortillas , plate sized, deli ham or 3 slices deli turkey or 3 slices deli roast beef, chopped

lime wedge, kosher salt , on small plate, tequila, orange liqueur (such as cointreau), fresh lime juice

olive oil, smoky sweet paprika, garlic (puree), salt, pepper (fresh ground black or white ), flank steaks (about 2 lb), almonds (toasted ), parsley, leaves, mint leaf, capers, anchovies (made into a paste) (optional), garlic cloves (blanches), lemon (zested and juices), oregano (fresh ), red wine vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, baby arugula (for garnish on plates, as a bed, dressed with fresh lemon wedges and olive oil)

basmati rice , long grain, cooked, apple, diced (your choice ), green peas, small, boiled, cauliflower, florets, boiled, salt, pepper, lemon juice, mixed salad green , garnish plate, cabbage, shredded , for garnishing, cilantro, leaves (garnish )

rice, water, chili with beans, diced onion, broken up corn chips, cheddar cheese

steaks, cut into bite-size pieces, water, salt, pepper, bay leaf, onions, sliced end to end, garlic cloves, chopped, olive oil (less if using non-stick cookware), green chilies, chopped, chopped tomatoes, green peppers, cut into 1/2 inch squares, white rice (depending on preference for plating)

pork mince, garlic cloves, crushed, green onions, finely chopped, red pepper, finely chopped, egg, lightly beaten, sweet ginger and chili paste, breadcrumbs, hamburger buns , toasted on the grill plate, cucumber , slices, grated carrot, shredded lettuce, honey mustard mayonnaise

cantaloupe (peeled ), kiwi (peeled ), strawberries (sliced in half ), tomatoes (sliced ), low fat cottage cheese, fresh mint leaves, balsamic glaze (blood orange)

olive oil, onion, chopped, garlic clove, crushed and chopped, chicken breast fillets, chopped, bacon (rashers), mushrooms, chopped, white wine, chicken stock, parsley, chopped, cornflour, water, fresh ground black pepper, butter (melted or cooking spray for the pie plate), sheets puff pastry, egg, milk

egg, green onions, with tops,sliced, seasoned bread crumbs, prepared mustard, ground beef, beef gravy, water, prepared horseradish, sliced fresh mushrooms

self-rising flour, butter or 1/2 cup margarine, softened, buttermilk, all-purpose flour , for dusting, melted butter for brushing on biscuit

tuna, mayonnaise, lettuce, tomatoes, peeled and cut in wedges, ripe olives, hardboiled egg, quartered, mayonnaise, garlic clove, crushed, paprika, parsley (to garnish )

tuna steaks, fresh ground pepper, kosher salt, olive oil, jumbo pasta shells , cook according to package directions (but don tsp overcook, you don tsp want them to break apart), mayonnaise (you can use a little more if you want, but i prefer a light dressing), celery ribs, cut lengthwise and then chopped fine, red onion, chopped fine, roasted red peppers (jar is fine , i always keep some on hand), scallions, fine diced (white and green parts ), kalamata olive, chopped (you can substitute black olives), anchovy fillets, fine minced (don tsp shy away, you will never notice them but wow, what a great flavor), capers, drained and chopped, fresh lemon juice, fresh parsley, fine diced, pepper, tomatoes, chopped and then lightly pureed in the food processor, fresh basil, chopped fine, shallot, chopped, olive oil, red wine vinaigrette, salt, pepper, salad greens, for serving (use your favorite , i love some torn bibb or boston lettuce for a creamy texture), lemon, cut in 4 wedges (1 per plate as a garnish and squeezed on the salad)

ground turkey, onion finely mincemeat, garlic cloves, finely minced, quaker old fashioned oats, salt or 1/4 tsp substitute, oregano, basil, crushed red pepper flakes

red potatoes, butter, softened, cheddar cheese, grated, green onions, chopped, bacon bits, sour cream

brown sugar, white balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, fresh lime juice, vanilla extract, fresh ground black pepper, salt, hot sauce, firm black plum, halved and pitted, firm peach, halved and pitted, firm nectarine, halved and pitted, apricot, halved and pitted, mint sprig (optional)