16 make mini Recipes

ground beef, eggs, divided, 1 beaten, fine bread crumbs, divided, dried minced or grated fresh onion, worcestershire sauce, tomato sauce (use ketchup if you d like...i don t like, mashed potatoes(left over is fine , as long as they are fairly plain... nothing fancy, needed. heck, use the instant 100% tater flakes and whip up a quick batch, if you want, fresh baby spinach , roughly torn, cooked black eyed peas(1can, drained ), garlic, minced, bacon grease, hot sauce, heinz chili sauce, kosher or sea salt and fresh ground black pepper, soft, yeast dinner rolls, baked and sliced in half to make mini buns

sliced mango, peach yogurt, cream (the squirty can type!), candy sprinkles or chocolate shavings, chocolate cupcake (or mini chocolate muffin), sliced kiwi, wholegrain strawberry yogurt (onken), cream (the squirty can type!), chocolate shavings, tinned peach, fat-free apricot yogurt, cream (the squirty can type!), candy sprinkles or chocolate shavings, sliced banana, custard, cream (the squirty can type!), candy sprinkles or chocolate shavings

frozen pizza dough, thawed, marinara sauce, shredded mozzarella, turkey pepperoni, pitted black and green olives, marinated mushrooms, sliced, artichoke hearts, patted dry, sliced, jarred roasted red and yellow bell peppers, patted dry, sliced, frozen broccoli florets, thawed, patted dry, chopped

philadelphia cream cheese spread (use herb and garlic flavour), shredded mozzarella cheese, crumbled cooked bacon, green onions, finely chopped, hot sauce (optional), ground walnuts

cheaters mini eclairs, makes 1 dozen, seedless raspberry jam (see note ), ladyfingers, semisweet chocolate chips, vegetable shortening, in a small bowl, combine the whipped topping and jam; mix well. split each ladyfinger and spread the raspberry mixture equally between the halves. replace the tops of the ladyfingers and place on a baking sheet. melt the chocolate chips and shortening small saucepan over medium-low heat. drizzle over the ladyfingers and chill for at least 1 hour, or until the chocolate is firm. serve, or cover and chill until ready to serve.

unsalted butter, softened, bread , processed in a food processor to make 1/2 cup crumbs, cream cheese, eggs, sour cream, salt, fresh ground black pepper, minced fresh parsley, crumbled blue cheese , like stilton or 1/4 cup roquefort cheese, arugula , crunchy lettuce or another tender crunchy lettuce, extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt & freshly ground black pepper

chopped dates or whole raisins (dark or golden), all-purpose flour, eggs, sugar, vegetable oil, salt, baking soda, cinnamon, ground allspice, pure vanilla extract, apples, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/2-inch chunks, chopped walnuts, glaze , recipe follows, maple syrup, powdered sugar, bundt muffin tins (makes mini bundt cakes with no hole) or 1 regular muffin tin, buttered and floured (or use nonstick)

bread bowl, yukon gold potatoes, peeled and diced, leek, thin sliced (white and some light green parts), parsnip, peeled and diced, carrots, peeled and diced, turnip, peeled and diced, onion, garlic, minced (equals four whole cloves), vegetable broth (you can use a little more if you want it thinner), heavy cream, whole milk, white wine or 1/2 cup vermouth, dried thyme, dried rosemary, fresh parsley, all purpose flour to make the roux, butter to make the roux, chopped fresh parsley, red pepper flakes, bacon, slices chopped (garnish )

food cake mix (plus ingredients to make the cake), salt water , taffy (red or pink), red sugar crystals or pink colored crystal sugar, melted chocolate or frosting, yellow decorative candies

tart baking apples (i use granny smith), sugar, all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, sheet refrigerated pie crust (i try to make my own, its up to the cook)

tarts : 2/3 cup butter, flour, salt, sour cream, egg, slightly beaten, filling:3/4 lb finely chopped mushrooms, minced green onion, butter, flour, salt, whipping cream

red potatoes (approximately 1 1/2-2 lb), olive oil, mayonnaise (use duke s if you can get it!), cheddar cheese, shredded, bacon, cooked and crumbled, green onion, minced, fresh basil, chopped or 2 tsp dried basil

unsalted butter, instant espresso powder, vanilla extract, dark chocolate (70% ), intense dark chocolate, broken into small pieces (ghiradelli makes this), jumbo eggs, salt, dark brown sugar, granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, semisweet mini chocolate chips

blanched almond slivers, vanilla make your own almond bark, butterscotch chips, pretzel sticks, broken in half, unsweetened coconut chips (often found in the health food aisle), candy-coated mini chocolate eggs (about 50)