143 making flavored Recipes

lean ground beef, spicy ground pork sausage (jimmy dean hot breakfast sausage works well, or any italian ground spicy sausage), store-bought spaghetti sauce (i like dole four cheese blend, but you could use any flavor or brand, or make your own), stewed tomatoes, italian style (diced okay, do not drain), stalks celery, coarsely chopped, onion, coarsely chopped (white or yellow ), red pepper, coarsely chopped, green pepper, coarsely chopped, sliced mushrooms (fresh or canned, stems or pieces okay, no need to drain), garlic , minced (to taste, i use minced from a jar), oregano, parsley, bay leaf, sugar (to taste, some people like a sweeter sauce ), seasoning salt (i prefer johnny s brand), chili powder (to taste), red cayenne pepper (optional), parmesan cheese, grated (or parmesan or romano blend)

cake, eggs, oil, hot tap water ( or brewed coffee for a mocha flavor ), sugar, flour, baking cocoa, ts baking soda, sour milk ( or buttermilk ), make sour milk : add 2 tsp vinegar to sweet milk (whole milk ) and let thicken 5 minutes ), cream, mocha whipped cream topping, which may be used for any cake or dessert - not a buttercream but can easily be made into 1 by adding butter!), chilled heavy cream, powdered sugar, baking cocoa, rum, instant coffee powder

sugar-free jello (4 serving size -any flavor ), thawed cool whip free, reduced fat graham cracker crust (keebler makes 1), water, ice cube

firm tofu, drained and pressed for at least 30 minutes, frozen chopped spinach, sweet onion, finely diced, zucchini, thin sliced, cremini mushrooms, thin sliced, sherry wine (optional), garlic cloves, sliced thin, fresh basil leaves, chopped, fresh squeezed lemon juice, rice vinegar, dried thyme, olive oil, sea salt , depending on personal preference, red pepper flakes, deep dish pie shell (marie callender s is vegan), butter-flavored cooking spray (make sure it s vegan!) (optional), paprika

pot brewed chicory coffee, cooled, half-and-half, simple syrup , to sweeten (equal parts sugar and water brought to a boil and stirred until the sugar is dissolved, then cooled), coffee-flavored liqueur, to taste (recommended : kahlua), chicory coffee ice cubes (make with leftover cooled coffee and freeze in an ice cube tray)

cake, eggs (room-temp ), granulated sugar, butter flavor crisco, unsweetened cocoa, unsalted butter, softened, cake flour , sifted (i use swan s down, sift 3x), salt, buttermilk (i use or make my own from lemon juice & milk), baking soda, baking soda, white vinegar, unsalted butter, softened, pecans, chopped, cream cheese, softened, sugar , sifted, clear vanilla extract

chicken thighs, about 2 1/2 lb (note : i often remove the skins), kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, vegetable oil , preferably peanut oil (note: regardless of the oil you use, i sub half sesame oil here for extra flavor - it s great), soy sauce, honey, garlic cloves, minced (note : i often use up to 4 cloves here because i love garlic), fresh ginger, peeled and minced, toasted coriander (spread them over the bottom of a small skillet over medium-high heat and toss or stir them until dark brown and fragrant, 3-5 minutes. transfer to plate to cool, then grind in a small grinder or mortar and pestle. if you use pre-ground coriander, heat it a bit in a pan first and cool....it makes the taste better.), curry powder, cayenne pepper, my adaptations to the marinade and optional, chopped scallions, cilantro, hoisin sauce, unsalted butter (if you re browning the chicken on the stovetop before going into the oven), peanut butter (creamy or chunky, your preference), hoisin sauce, fresh lime juice, soy sauce, sesame oil, fresh ginger, peeled and minced, crushed red pepper flakes

broccoli florets- stems cut off (i prefer fresh ), white onion- sliced into thin rainbows, garlic- crushed and minced, fresh basil- about 4-5 leaves rolled up and cut into ribbons (try to use fresh, tastes much better!), red crushed pepper (or to taste if you can tsp handle a little heat!), salt, coarse black pepper- 5 grinds, parmigiana cheese- try to use a good brand, drizzle of balsamic glaze- i used store bought , but its easy to make at home too, pam- olive oil flavored, olive oil, cold water (for boiling ), cold water with ice (for blanching)

boneless skinless chicken breasts, fresh italian parsley (if using dried herbs, then use 4 tbsp of mint and 2 of parsley. i ve only used the herbs i ve dried ), fresh mint , packed (i prefer english, orange or ginger mint or any combination), fresh garlic, hot chili peppers, fresh (just a bit, you don tsp want it to overtake the other flavors) or 1/2 tsp dried chili pepper flakes, olive oil, white wine , you can add more to make a thinner marinade if required (or for non-alcoholic, substitute 1/2 cup apple juice with 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar), lemon juice

family sized package ground beef (it must be cheap or it will be dry), onion, chopped, eggs (or how ever many it will take...you will understand later), saltine crackers, crushed (per 2 lb of ground meat, adjusted as needed), garlic cloves, crushed (per 2 lb of ground beef, adjust to your taste), dried sage (per 2 lb, adjust accordingly), poultry seasoning (per 2 lb beef, adjust to taste), brown sugar (white sugar can be used if that s all you have), hickory flavored barbecue sauce (any brand will do, but make sure it is either of the 2 varieties) or 1 (16 oz) bottle mesquite smoke barbecue sauce (any brand will do, but make sure it is either of the 2 varieties), salt and pepper, brown sugar (i use a 12 oz coffee mug to measure it in) or 12 oz white sugar (i use a 12 oz coffee mug to measure it in)

vanilla flavoring (topped up to make....), water (room temperature ), vitamin cup powder (optional), strong white flour (aka bread flour), nonfat dry milk powder (approx 2 tbsp), butter (1 large tbsp), sugar (1 2/3 tbsp), salt (5g), ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground cardamom, caraway seed, bread machine yeast, sultanas, ground ginger, sugar, milk, oatmeal, ground ginger

olive oil, ground beef, onion, finely diced, rice, garlic, finely chopped, freshly chopped parsley leaves, freshly chopped dill, salt, freshly ground black pepper, dried oregano, grape leaves, water, butter, chicken broth (we use water and chicken soup base to make a strong chicken flavor), cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp cold water, egg whites , whipped to soft peak, lemon juice

pork tenderloin (1.5-3 lb-depends on how many people for dinner), garlic flavored cooking spray (pam), shakes mrs. dash seasoning mix, sprays of roasted garlic spray, pumpkin ale, brown sugar twin, splenda sugar substitute, shakes cinnamon, apple peels from 4 apple (shoe string sized from my apple peeler), use the apples to make homemade applesauce

white vinegar, unflavored gelatin, peppermint extract (any flavor works and makes licking them much nicer!) or 1 tbsp vanilla (any flavor works and makes licking them much nicer!)

fat-free chocolate flavor instant pudding and pie mix (that makes four servings), evaporated skim milk, vanilla, fresh raspberries, sugar, fat-free lb cake (1/3-inch slices), fruit preserves , of choice, grand marnier, cocoa powder , optional

saltine crackers (i make 4 per person ), full size marshmallows, jelly (any flavor )

gratin, mashed, madras curry powder, chopped flat leaf parsley, chopped up steak, shredded gruyere cheese, individually sized round baking crocks, mustard salad , recipe follows, pommery mustard, rice wine vinegar, sugar, mustard oil , recipe follows, salt and black pepper to taste, mesclun mix, mustard oil, dry mustard powder, turmeric, salt, water , to make a paste, canola oil, in a bowl, whisk mustard, turmeric and salt with water to form a paste. whisk in oil and let stand overnight. mixture will separate, don tsp remix before using, you want to use the clear flavored oil off the top.

chicken breast fillets (boneless tenders), toasted sesame seeds (directions below ), low sodium soy sauce, whole wheat flour (i use white whole wheat), salt, garlic (may use more if preferred), ground black pepper, pam cooking spray (original, butter flavor or olive oil flavor all work just the same), butter (melted and i use smart balance), low sodium soy sauce, agave nectar (whichever you prefer and slightly under measured if you want the sauce less sweet) or 1/4 cup honey (whichever you prefer and slightly under measured if you want the sauce less sweet), ground ginger, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, prepared chicken broth (i make it with better than bouillon paste), sesame oil, splenda brown sugar blend, cornstarch, water (ice cold)