74 homemade tastes Recipes

fresh tomatoes, sliced (1/4 inch thick ), white onion, sliced (1/4 inch thick ), butter, softened (to room temperature , can use buttery spread, but changes taste), fresh white bread (not toasted, prefer homemade , but can use sandwich bread, soft), fresh chives (snipped in small pieces)

butter, beef stew meat, cubed (or use leftover meat from a roast or a combination of both), garlic cloves, minced, onion, chopped, celery, chopped, green pepper, chopped, beef bouillon cubes, dried parsley, dried basil, ground black pepper (i like to use freshly ground black pepper), bay leaves, carrot, thinly sliced, cabbage, chopped, beef broth (or use homemade beef stock), tomato juice, diced italian-style tomatoes or 1 (14 1/2 oz) can stewed tomatoes, with juice, frozen egg noodles, salt, to taste (i use seasoning salt )

lean ground chuck, diced onion, diced celery, sliced mushrooms, garlic minced (less if you like or more if you want), diced carrots, diced green squash, diced yellow squash, dark red kidney beans (drained ), kernel corn, chipotle chili chopped fine, chili powder (adjust to your taste), red chili, del monte diced tomato with zesty jalapeno, homemade chicken stock or store bought, salt and pepper to taste, pasta cooked seperately (2 cups dry not cooked ), grated cheese, sour cream

oil, onion (diced ), garlic cloves (minced or use 2teasp from a jar), head broccoli (trimmed and chopped , about 500g), potato (peeled & diced or leave skin on if you prefer ), chicken stock (homemade , from a carton or use 6teasp granules to 6 cups water or to your taste), salt & freshly ground black pepper, bacon (diced , optional variation)

ground beef, canned chopped tomatoes, herb stuffing mix (homemade works too), onion, chopped, carrot (finely diced or shredded ), garlic cloves, crushed, chopped fresh basil, egg, beaten, worcestershire sauce, salt and black pepper, to your taste, bacon (high-quality black pepper crusted is my favorite)

chopped pepperoni, green bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped, mushroom stems and pieces, very well drainded (squeeze out any excess moisture with hands), onion, finely chopped, monterey jack cheese, grated, pizza sauce (store-bought or homemade ), garlic powder (or to taste, i use 2 tsps.), crushed red pepper flakes (to taste), eggs, slightly beaten, cooking oil, all-purpose flour, baking powder

fresh mozzarella cheese , cut into 1/4 inch thick slices, roasted bell peppers, drained, tapenade or 2 tbsp pesto sauce, store bought or homemade (more or less to your taste), coarse salt, pepper, olive oil, sandwich bread

olive oil, shallots (finely chopped ), garlic (crushed ), porcini mushrooms (dried , soaked in 2/3 cup boiling water for 20 mins), brown rice (long grain), vegetable stock (homemade preferable), mushrooms (crimini, shiitake, chestnut, field , baby bella, sliced if large quartered if smaller), parsley (flat leaf chopped ), parmesan cheese (salt and pepper to, taste)

vegetable oil, divided, white onion, chopped, jalapeno peppers (more or less to taste) or 1 serrano chili, seeded and chopped (more or less to taste), garlic clove, minced, refried beans (canned or homemade ), water, manchego cheese or 2 cups chihuahua cheese or 2 cups monterey jack cheese or 2 cups light cheddar cheese, shredded, flour tortillas , medium size (sometimes labeled for fajitas), pico de gallo, sour cream, shredded cheese

organic butternut squash, peeled and seeded (cut into 3/4 by 2 1/2-inch wedges), organic onion (cut into 1 1/4-inch wedges), organic light tasting extra virgin olive oil, organic tahini, cool water, organic lemon , juice of, sea salt , to taste, organic garlic clove, pine nuts, homemade za atar spice mix, fresh ground black pepper

did you know that if you want to add vegetables to the soup you are making, they will taste so much better if you saute them first in a little butter. even though it s a little bit more work, it s worth the extra effort., what happens when you boil the soup too long the soup ends up losing its color ., i burned my soup once. have you ever done that here s a great tip to fix that. take the liquid part of your soup and pour it into a new, clean pan. then, add these ingredients: mustard, curry powder, chutney, or your 1 other of your favorite flavors. quantities are always to taste and you ll be amazed at how this tip really works, my all time favorite soup tips. every made soup that was too salty tasting all you need to do is place a raw potato into your soup pot and simmer it with the soup for about 15 minutes. not only does the potato slice absorb the extra salt, but as an added snack for the cook, it also absorbs all that flavor and becomes a fantastic taste treat, need your soup to be thicker - just sprinkle a little bit of instant mashed potato and stir in to thicken the soup. carefully continue adding the instant potatoes until you get the consistency that makes you happy., in a hurry and need to use canned broth instead of homemade give it a little extra flavor by taking your leftover chicken or meat bones and simmering it in the broth. simmer for about 15 minutes. then, strain the liquid and use the newly-flavored broth for your soup. this is a fantastic way to spice up the tinny flavor of canned broth and make it taste like its homemade., guess what a great resource a grocery store is for ready -to-use ingredients! simply make a visit to the salad bar (most large grocery chains have them now,) and gather up some of the pre-cut vegetables, cooked shrimp, and chicken or meat. how easy is that, if you have any leftovers of the pasta you cooked the night before , or even meat and vegetables - use them for instant nutritious substance for your soup. if your left over vegetables have already been cooked, simply puree them and use it as a thickener. deeeelish

room temp. cream cheese (3 oz pack ), grated cheese (mild cheddar or sharp cheddar), grated onion, minced fresh chives, cayenne pepper (or to taste if you like more spicy ), mayonnaise (must be real), homemade bread

frozen southern style hash browns or homemade, melted butter or margarine, ham - diced fine, grated cheese, eggs, milk, broccoli, vary the fillings to your taste. suggestions: asparagus,mushrooms, bacon, swiss cheese, seafood, diced sweet peppers, onions, or diced tomatoes.

butter, olive oil, stalk celery, minced, onion, chopped, carrot, minced, pancetta, diced, ground pork, ground veal, dry red wine (drinkable), chicken stock (use low sodium or homemade ), crushed tomatoes, nutmeg, lemon , rind of, salt and pepper (to taste), cream (may use more to your desired taste or color)

chicken breasts (bone in ), water, to cover, bay leaves, homemade chicken broth, salt, to-taste, egg noodles

cauliflower, butter, white mushrooms, sliced (could use baby bellas), salt and pepper, dry breadcrumbs (i prefer homemade toasted crumbs), parmesan cheese, grated (or more to your taste ), dried oregano, dried parsley, butter

ranch dressing (or to taste, homemade or purchased), lemon juice, dried tarragon (or to taste), baby spinach, red onion, sliced, cooked turkey, diced, firm ripe plum tomato , coarsley chopped (can use cherry tomatoes, halved in place of plum), cooked bacon, chopped, grated parmesan cheese, croutons, salt and pepper