156 last dance Recipes

old age, i decided , is a gift., i am now , probably for the first time in my life, the person i have always wanted to be., i would never trade my amazing friends , my wonderful life, my loving family for less gray hair or a flatter belly. as i ve aged, i ve become more kind to myself, and less critical of myself. i ve become my own friend., i don tsp chide myself for eating that extra cookie, or for not making my bed, or for buying that silly cement gecko that i didn tsp need, but looks so avant garde on my patio. i am entitled to a treat, to be messy, to be extravagant., whose business is it if i choose to read or play on the computer until 4 am and sleep until noon, i will dance with myself to those wonderful tunes of the 50 s, 60 s, & 70 s, and if i, wish i will walk the beach in a swim suit that is stretched over a bulging body, and will dive into the waves with abandon if i choose to, despite the pitying glances from the jet set., will get old ., i know i am sometimes forgetful. but there again , some of life is just as well forgotten. and i eventually remember the important things.., over the years my heart has been broken ..., but broken hearts are what give us strength andunderstanding and compassion. a heart never broken is pristine and sterile and will never know the joy of being imperfect., i am so blessed to have lived long enough to have my hair turning gray, and to have my youthful laughs be forever etched into deep grooves on my face. so many have never laughed, and so may have died before their hair could turn silver., as you get older , it is easier to be positive. you care less about what other people think. i don tsp question myself anymore. i ve even earned the right to be wrong., answer your question , i like being old. it has set me free.. i like the person i have become., i am not going to live forever, but while i am still here, i will not waste time lamenting about what could have been, or worrying about what will be. and i shall eat dessert every single day. (if i feel like it), may our friendship never come apart especially when it s straight from the heart, may you always have a rainbow of smiles on your face and in your heart forever and ever

cream cheese, chopped onion, chili powder, picante sauce, sour cream, minced garlic, crushed red pepper, shredded mozzarella cheese, fresh veggies and corn or tortilla chips

baking potatoes, ground beef, bold sloppy joe sauce, shredded cheddar cheese, green onions, thinly sliced

unbleached all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, kosher salt, unsalted butter, sugar, egg, chopped toffee pieces (to taste), chopped pecan pieces (to taste)

raw shrimp, peeled, fresh dill, snipped, fresh lemon juice, olive oil, pepper, smokey paprika

oil, ground beef, onion, chopped, garlic, minced, cauliflower florets, red bell pepper, diced, cannellini beans, drained, raisins, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, thyme leaves, marjoram, cinnamon, salt (optional), pepper (optional)

beans, ketchup, brown sugar, salsa, mustard, pepper, onion, chopped, green pepper, chopped, bacon, chopped

plain yogurt, beaten well, apple, washed and cut into 1 inch sized cubes, pear, washed and cut into 1 inch sized cubes, tomato, washed,halved and cut into 1 inch sized cubes, pineapple , cut into 1 inch sized cubes, onion, peeled,washed and finely chopped, cucumber, peeled,washed,halved,de-seeded and cut into 1 inch sized cubes, fresh mint leaves, cleaned,washed and finely chopped, cumin seed , dry roasted and powdered, salt, freshly crushed black peppercorns, fresh cream, red chili powder

unbleached all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, kosher salt, unsalted butter, sugar, egg, natural peppermint oil , such as boyajian

unbleached all-purpose flour, kosher salt, unsalted butter, sugar, egg, chopped dried apricots (to taste), chopped crystallized ginger (to taste)

canola oil or vegetable oil, eggplants (aubergines), bonito flakes (katsuobushi), japanese soy sauce

chicken wings, water, butter, barbecue sauce (honey), honey, brown sugar, white onion, tabasco sauce, black pepper

cooking oil, chopped onions, chopped green bell peppers, bbq sauce (recommended : dancing pigs original bar-b-que sauce), sugar, dry seasoning rub (recommended: dancing pigs dry seasoning ), salt, liquid smoke, spaghetti, cooked pork shoulder, diced

cuban coffee flan, as needed for pan ) sugar, caramelized and poured 2-inches deep into a large saute pan, sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, egg yolks, pure vanilla extract, tahitian vanilla beans, lime juice, shots coffee, espresso shots, butter cake mix, unsalted butter, powdered sugar, cream cheese, whole eggs, unsalted butter, melted, chocolate, melted, pure vanilla extract, raspberries, cut in 1/2, edible orchid leaves, melted chocolate, heavy cream, heavy cream, powdered sugar, pure vanilla extract, white sugar, brown sugar, butter, banana liqueur, brandy, cream, macadamia nuts, walnuts, raspberries and edible orchid leaves, for garnish

fresh green beans, white onion, diced bacon, mayonnaise, hardboiled eggs chopped, horseradish, salt, freshly ground black pepper, juice of 1 lemon, minced parsley

russet potatoes (8 to 10 oz. each), scrubbed, ground lean beef or turkey, chili powder, tomato sauce, tomato salsa, shredded cheddar or jack cheese (or 1/8 lb. of each), chopped tomato (optional), sliced green onions , including green tops, sliced ripe olives, drained, salt and pepper