138 lots uses for Recipes

extra lean ground beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, freshly grated pecorino cheese or 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, salt, fresh ground pepper, onion, chopped, garlic cloves, chopped (use less garlic, if you want, i like a lot), extra virgin olive oil (you may need more), spaghetti sauce (or homemade , a really chunky 1 is best), mozzarella cheese or 2 cups monterey jack cheese, grated, parmesan cheese or 1/4-1/2 cup pecorino cheese, grated, uncooked large macaroni or 1 lb rigatoni pasta

penne pasta, uncooked (spiral pasta may be used instead of penne), butter, fresh minced garlic cloves (i use lots of garlic!), onion, chopped (optional), flour, dried thyme, nutmeg, black pepper, half-and-half cream or 2 1/2 cups milk, grated parmesan cheese, grated swiss cheese, divided, tomato, chopped into small pieces (can use more if desired), frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained (squeeze out any excess moisture with your hands), breadcrumbs, melted butter, grated parmesan cheese

dried pinto bean (2-1/2 cups), water (or enough to cover beans by 3-inches), bacon , cut into about 1/2-inch pieces, onions, chopped, ketchup, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, plain prepared mustard (use only plain mustard for this not dijon), light molasses, bay leaf, chopped fresh garlic, salt (can use seasoned ), black pepper (lots of !)

potatoes, peeled and cubed, leeks, white and light green parts, halved, washed and thinly sliced, eggs, lightly beaten, breadcrumbs (from stale bread), salt, fresh ground black pepper, fresh oregano leaves (or 1 tsp dried ), olive oil, for frying (i try to use as little as possible, the greek way is to use a lot)

bacon, chopped (can use more ), onion, finely chopped, fresh minced garlic (optional or to taste), stalks celery, finely diced, dry white wine (or use chardonnay), whipping cream (unwhipped), full-fat milk, clams (save the juice!), bay leaf, dried thyme (rubbed between fingers to release the flavors), russet potato, peeled and grated, evaporated milk, chopped fresh parsley, salt, pepper (lots of !)

ground turkey breast , the average weight of 1 package, scallions, thinly sliced, chopped cilantro, fresh ginger, grated or minced (i used my plane), garlic cloves (also used my plane for ..so it s grated with lots of juice), red bell pepper, finely chopped (i ve used both red and green), coarse salt, mild curry paste (i used spicy 1), extra virgin olive oil , a drizzle, crusty rolls, split, lettuce, sliced tomato, mango chutney (i used peach chutney), mayonnaise (hubby used this), sliced red onion

balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper, sugar, oregano, eggplants, cut in 1/2 inch slices, peel if desired, onion, chopped, garlic, minced (i like a lot, you may use less), dry white wine, divided (or use other liquid , such as water), stewed tomatoes , no added oil, fresh tomato, seeded and chopped, fresh basil or 2 tbsp dried basil, lowfat mozzarella cheese, shredded, grated parmesan cheese

boneless skinless chicken breasts (2 per person ) or 8 you can use chicken thighs (2 per person), spinach, stems removed and leaves ripped approximately in half (i use two packs for about 8 breasts), head garlic, minced (this is a garlic lovers meal you can reduce that amount if you re unsure of your guests affection f), lots butter, bread (i prefer cracker) or cracker crumb (i prefer cracker), dry white wine, flour, sugar, salt

pork loin roast, oil, divided (or use as much as needed), dry onion soup mix, fresh ground black pepper, garlic powder, garlic cloves (optional or use as many as desired, i use lots!), french dressing, cornstarch, whole berry cranberry sauce

butter, fresh button mushrooms, sliced, onion, chopped, fresh minced garlic (or to taste), flour, cayenne pepper (optional or to taste), canned chicken broth, undiluted, whipping cream , unwhipped, parmesan cheese (more for top if desired), chicken bouillon (or to taste), shredded cheddar cheese, cooked chicken, cubed (or use cooked turkey), frozen peas (or use corn), salt (to taste, iuse seasoned salt ), black pepper (lots of ), texas toast thick bread, toasted

refrigerated biscuits, butter, dried onion flakes or 1/2 tsp minced onion (i use a lot more), dill or 1/2 tsp rosemary or 1/2 tsp italian seasoning (i use all of them)

lamb rib roasts (8-rib each), salt, fresh ground black pepper (yes lots of ground black pepper!), olive oil, dijon mustard, divided (can use a little less), focaccia herbed breadcrumbs, divided (use about 1 cup per rack)

butter, sliced fresh mushrooms, flour, chicken bouillon powder (i just use 2 small packages oxo ), half-and-half cream or 1 1/2 cups 18% table cream, canned chicken broth (use a good-quality chicken broth), grated parmesan cheese, diced cooked turkey, seasoning salt, black pepper (lot of !)

rotini pasta (i use the catelli smart 1 as it s a lot better for you. full box, around 6 cups cooked i think), red onion, bell peppers, red, fresh spinach leaves (i like pre-washed baby spinach), low-fat feta (smoked mozza would be good too, any sharp dry cheese), light mayonnaise, lemon juice, poppy seeds, splenda artificial sweetener (or use real sugar)

baby clams (i use generic ), cream-style corn, russet potatoes, onions or 4 large, green onion, chicken bouillon cubes , to taste, milk , i use 1%, but anything will do, instant potato flakes, salt, black pepper (lots)

onion, chopped, garlic, minced, dried oregano, dried basil, crushed red pepper flakes, salt (i use lots of ), sugar, crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, canned mushroom slices, well drained, dry breadcrumbs (use dry only ), grated parmesan cheese, garlic powder (or to taste), flour (more if needed), eggs, beaten, boneless skinless chicken breasts, grated mozzarella cheese (or to taste)

butter, lemon , juice and zest of, grated (need 1/4 cup juice), garlic cloves, chopped, red pepper flakes, dried basil (i generally use 1 slightly tsp), dried oregano (i generally use 1 tsp), shrimp, shelled and deveined, fresh parsley, finely chopped, green onions , both white and green portions finely chopped, salt, fresh ground black pepper (lots!), freshly grated parmesan cheese, pasta (i prefer angel hair in this recipe)

whole wheat pasta (i prefer to use the small shells , or you could use a small penne or even a spaghetti), onion, cut in quarters and thin sliced, fresh baby spinach, fresh mozzarella cheese, cut in small cubes, minced garlic, lemons , zested, sliced almonds, toasted, chicken broth, toasted fresh breadcrumb (you could also use dried, but the fresh are really worth it, see below for recipe), olive oil (2-3 tbsp to garnish the pasta, 1 tbsp to saute the vegetables), salt, pepper (i like lots of for this dish), bread , fresh everyday works best, olive oil