4231 kittencal mini minestrone Recipes

oil, onion, finely chopped (optional), fresh garlic (no more than that or the garlic will overpower the other ingredients!), ricotta cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, divided (can use a bit more), cream cheese, softened, grated parmesan cheese (can use more ), salt (to taste i use seasoned ), fresh ground black pepper (or to taste), frozen chopped spinach (cooked according to package directions, then hand-squeezed dry to remove excess moisture), manicotti, cooked and drained (you might use more shells so i would cook 10), marinara sauce (see my kittencal s marinara pasta sauce (vegetarian)), parmesan cheese (or to taste), mozzarella cheese, for topping (any amount desired)

butter (no substitutions), brown sugar, heavy whipping cream , unwhipped, vanilla extract (optional)

chopped fresh garlic (i use 6 large cloves), worcestershire sauce, balsamic vinegar, dijon mustard (can use 1 tsp), soy sauce, oil (can use olive or vegetable ), fresh ground black pepper (or to taste)

hard-boiled eggs (i always boil a few more eggs, eat the whites then add in the yolks to increase the filling mixture!), mayonnaise (i like to use half salad dressing and mayonnaise), milk (or 2 tbsp half-and-half cream), dried parsley flakes, dried chives (or use 1 large very finely chopped green onion in place of ), ground mustard powder, dried dill weed (or to taste), salt (or to taste, i use seasoned ), paprika (a little more for dusting the eggs), fresh ground black pepper, garlic powder

olive oil (i use enough oil to lightly coat the bottom of my pot), onion, chopped, garlic cloves, minced (or to taste, the more the better i use 6 extra large cloves), dried basil (rubbed between fingers to release flavor), dried oregano (rubbed between fingers to release flavor), crushed red pepper flakes (optional or adjust to taste), tomato paste (can use two cans for a thicker richer sauce if desired), whole roma tomatoes, undrained (break up with a fork before cooking, go ahead and use two cans if desired!), dry red wine (you may omit if desired but good to add in, can use white wine), sugar (optional or to taste), salt (or to taste, a good tomato sauce needs lots so don tsp be shy with the ), fresh ground black pepper (to taste)

eggplants, olive oil (as needed), lean ground beef (or can use ground lamb), onions, peeled and chopped, fresh minced garlic (or to taste, i use lots!), tomato sauce, dried oregano (or to taste), salt, divided (or to taste, i use seasoned salt), fresh ground black pepper (or to taste), butter, salt (i use seasoned ), fresh ground black pepper (or to taste), flour, half-and-half cream, egg, grated parmesan cheese (can use more )

coarsely grated zucchini , packed (1 thin zucchini about 10-inches in length), eggs, slightly beaten, onion, finely chopped (or use green onions), all-purpose flour, fresh minced garlic (or to taste, or use 1/2 tsp garlic powder), grated parmesan cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese (can use cheddar cheese), seasoning salt, fresh coarse ground black pepper (or to taste), olive oil (for frying , or use vegetable or canola oil)

ears corn, husks and silk removed, water, milk, whipping cream , unwhipped (or use 1-1/4 cups milk), sugar (can use more ), butter (optional, add to the water)

olive oil or 3 -4 tbsp vegetable oil or 3 -4 tbsp canola oil, onion (finely chopped ), minced fresh garlic (or use 1 tsp garlic powder or to taste), oregano, tomato paste, crushed tomatoes (can use tomato sauce in place of or use a combination of both if desired), salt (or to taste, i use seasoned ), black pepper (to taste) (optional), sugar (add in only if needed at the end of cooking) (optional)

eggs (or you may increase), white vinegar, salt, water, to cover, ice cubes (or use as much as desired)

white tuna (squeeze out excess moisture with hands), green onion, finely chopped, celery rib, finely diced, fresh lemon juice, low-fat mayonnaise (can use full-fat mayonnaise), sweet pickle relish (optional or to taste), lemon pepper (can use fresh ground black pepper), seasoning salt (to taste or use white salt), mustard powder (optional), drops tabasco sauce (optional), bread, lettuce leaf, tomato , slices

butter (no substitutes), brown sugar, light corn syrup, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla, wooden sticks, tart apples

potatoes, cooked and cubed (about 9-10 medium potatoes), mayonnaise (hellman s is best for this, do not use salad dressing), sour cream, melted butter, garlic powder, seasoning salt (or to taste, or use white salt), ground black pepper, green onions, chopped, onion , finely, cheddar cheese, finely cubed (or coarsley shredded), cheddar cheese, shredded (or to taste), chopped cooked ham (or use cooked chopped chicken or turkey) (optional)

seasoned dry bread crumb (panko even better to use), grated parmesan cheese, garlic powder (can use 1 teaspoon), seasoning salt (or to taste, can use regular salt), fresh ground black pepper (or to taste), egg (might use two), zucchini (unpeeled then cut into about 3 x 1/2-inch sticks or as desired)

cooked cubed potatoes (or can use 3 cups cooked macaroni or small shell pasta drained), frozen peas, thawed, celery rib, finely diced, green onions, finely chopped, cubed cheddar cheese, hard-boiled eggs, chopped (more eggs sliced in wedges to garnish around the bowl if desired), chopped sweet yum-yum pickle (optional, yum-yum pickles are sliced sweet sandwich pickles ), sweet pickle relish, prepared ranch salad dressing, mayonnaise (or use 1/4 cup each and sour cream, or to taste) or 1/2 cup salad dressing (or use 1/4 cup each and sour cream, or to taste), prepared mustard or 1/2 tsp mustard powder, garlic powder (optional but good to add in), salt & freshly ground black pepper (to taste, i use seasoned )

prepared meatballs, recipe (see my kittencal s italian melt-in-your-mouth meatballs), olive oil (to cover bottom of the pot), onion, chopped, garlic cloves, finely chopped (or to taste), bay leaf, dried oregano (rubbed with fingers to release the oils), dried basil (rubbed with fingers to release the oils), salt (or to taste), fresh ground black pepper (or to taste), crushed red pepper flakes (optional or to taste), tomato paste, dry red wine (or to taste), crushed tomatoes (can use 3 cans if you plan of freezing some sauce), diced tomatoes, well drained, sugar (optional and to be added in the last 30 minutes of cooking time)

garlic clove, minced (about 1 tsp or to taste), salt, dijon mustard, honey, balsamic vinegar, olive oil , plus, olive oil, black pepper

ground beef, minced fresh garlic (or use 1 tsp garlic powder), egg, beaten, a package dry onion soup mix (can use the whole 2-oz package), worcestershire sauce, milk, dry breadcrumbs (more if needed to hold the mixture together), fresh ground black pepper (optional), onion, chopped, fresh minced garlic (optional, i like to add it in), sliced mushrooms, drained, low-sodium condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted (for more gravy use 3 cans), a package dry onion soup mix (i use lipton s 2-oz package), grated parmesan cheese, worcestershire sauce (optional), ground black pepper (or to taste), table cream (to thin if necessary)