83 making homemade Recipes

chili powder, cumin (less if desired), onion powder (or to taste) or 2 tbsp garlic powder (or to taste), mexican oregano, coriander powder (not dried cilantro), cayenne pepper (more or less to taste), granulated sugar (optional)

granulated sugar, splenda granular, sugar substitute, heart healthy margarine, unsweetened applesauce, unsweetened cocoa powder, egg white, vanilla, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, nonfat milk, irish whiskey, instant coffee crystals, chopped walnuts, splenda granular, sugar substitute (this is originally powdered sugar,i used homemade powdered sugar with splenda and glazes to make the powdered sugar for this amount), unsweetened cocoa powder, irish whiskey, vanilla, brewed coffee, chopped walnuts (optional)

extra virgin olive oil, chicken tenders (not breaded ), salt & freshly ground black pepper, garlic cloves, chopped, green bell pepper, cored, seeded and chopped, onion, chopped, jalapeno pepper, minced (don tsp touch your eyes after cutting pepper until you have washed your hands), celery ribs, finely chopped, ground cumin, ground coriander, yellow corn tortilla chips (about 4 handfuls ), hot sauce such as tabasco sauce, chicken stock (store bought works fine unless you want to make it homemade) or 1 quart broth (store bought works fine unless you want to make it homemade), sour cream, for garnish, limes , juice and zest of, combined, fresh cilantro leaves (chopped ), scallions, thinly sliced (green onions, use both the white and green parts)

brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, salt, baking soda, all-purpose flour, rolled oats, ground pecans, sliced apples (about 24 oz), salt, cinnamon, homemade caramel sauce (see my other recipes, if you do not want to make your own caramels, use store-bought caramel sauce)

taco shells (old el paso has a box of 10 that are flat on the bottom called stand n stuff .), flour tortillas, snack size (casa valdez makes this size), ground beef, taco seasoning, cheddar cheese, shredded, lettuce, shredded, refried beans or 2 cups homemade, salsa

make-ahead sauce, shallot, coarsely chopped, red holland or fresno chile pepper, garlic, fresh bay leaves, mustard seed or dry mustard, 1/3 palmful, dry sherry, worcestershire sauce, black peppercorns, organic ketchup or low-sugar ketchup, soy or tamari sauce, beef stock, minute sliced steak, high temperature cooking oil (recommended : canola or peanut oil), flank steak, hoagie rolls of choice, big bundle watercress , upland cress or baby arugula

risotto with sausage and cranberry beans, make risotto , you absolutely must use a specific type of rice called arborio rice (carnaroli and vialone nano are also used, some say superior, but are more difficult to find). these types of rice release starch when stirred in a liquid; it is this process which makes risotto, otherwise you just have a starchy mess of mush. these types of rice are identified by their fat round grains and pearly appearance. they can be used to make other sorts of rice dishes, such as pilaf, but other types of rice cannot be used for risotto. arborio is no longer that much of a specialty product; it can be found in most large, well-stocked grocery stores in the italian section. or sometimes, misguidedly, in the asian section., okay , so now we have the rice. you will also need some good, low-salt stock or broth - it should be low-salt not for health reasons, but because a good deal of it will evaporate, leaving its salt behind, and i like to have more control over the salt in a dish. it can be homemade, but i m not going to be a snob about it because, in truth, we go through gallons of store-bought stock in this household and i don tsp see that changing anytime soon. furthermore, risotto is actually a dish which can be whipped up out of thin air when it seems as though you have nothing to eat, as long as you have butter, rice, stock, maybe a few herbs, and some leftover parmesan. i like the kind of stock purchased in tetrapak cartons, because they are resealable and can be put in the fridge and used as needed. if you really want to use homemade but you don tsp have time to make stock or don tsp like the aroma of roasting bones in your house (i don tsp blame you), you can buy really great stock at north market poultry and game - it is expensive, but can be diluted with a 2- or 3-to-1 ratio of water to stock, so it stretches. my general guideline is to plan on 1/4 cup dry rice per person, and about 4 cups of stock to 1 cup of rice. of course, this isn tsp exact and will vary depending on your elevation and the phases of the moon, but it s a good place to start. i usually just use 4 cups of stock and then dilute with water or wine (or sometimes beer, if that s all i have) if i feel i m going to run out., well, we have rice and stock covered, now we just need our setup: place the stock in a saucepan on your rear burner, bring to a simmer, and leave it there with a 6-8 oz ladle in, and place a large, wide saute pan (must be really large, plan that your rice will at least quadruple in size) or dutch oven on the burner in front. get out your favorite wooden spoon and flex your stirring arm., nice thing about using sausage is it s so full of flavor you can leave out the usual onion/garlic/shallot/celery nonsense if you re tired and don tsp feel like chopping. furthermore, sausage goes from the freezer to the pan without suffering too much. okay, let s go, risotto with sausage and cranberry beans - serves 4, links italian sausage , or 1 lb bulk (or hot, or a combination - definitely with some fennel), casings removed, cooked cranberry beans or 1 can white beans, drained, arborio rice, beef , chicken or vegetable stock, butter, freshly, finely grated parmesan cheese , plus more for garnish, an oz) flat-leaf parsley, chopped finely, lemon juice , or juice from 1/2 lemon, salt and black pepper to taste, red pepper flakes to taste, optional, good balsamic vinegar , optional

most of my recipes are open to fit your tastes and i usually add some options to make the recipe more to what you like., risotto is a very nice dish than can be use as a complete meal or a side dish. the preparation for risotto requires more simmering than boiling and 1 must be gentle in the cooking process., rice (use what kind you like)( i have made this with several kinds of ), olive oil (and/or butter), chopped onion, rice per person if it is a main dish or 2 oz per person if it is a side dish., canned or homemade chicken broth, white wine ( a good your favorite), saffron ( pinch), parmesan cheese (use your tastes on this ), chopped spinach, chopped porcine mushrooms, chopped asparagus, other vegetables to your taste, i have also used orzo to make a version of this., when buying rice to make a risotto, choose short-grained round or semi-round rice; among the best rices for making risotto are arborio, vialone nano, and carnaroli. other short-grained rices such as originario will also work. long grained rice such as patna won tsp do, because the grains will stay separate. nor should you use minute rice -- it won tsp absorb the condiments, and again the grains will remain separate.

extra virgin olive oil, unsalted butter, onion, diced, zucchini , or other green squash, diced (or if you prefer, you could make with all yellow squash, just don tsp mix or the color will be ugly), low-salt chicken broth, preferably homemade (or you could use vegetable stock and make it vegetarian), curry powder , or to taste, ground ginger , or to taste, heavy cream, salt and pepper, to taste, fried pipetas (pumpkin seeds), optional

smoked beef sausage, diced or 1 lb bacon, crumbled (try homemade fresh bacon bits for easy bacon bits) or 1 lb breakfast sausage, browned, eggs, scrambled, potatoes, peeled and diced, onion, diced, bell pepper, diced, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, flour tortillas, green chili sauce (canned green enchilada sauce works well if you don tsp wish to make green chili), shredded cheese

lean ground beef, onion, chopped, fresh minced garlic, jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped, optional (add in if you like spicy), green bell pepper, chopped (optional), tomato juice (make sure it is a good quality , i use heinz), thick & chunky salsa (about 1-1/2 cups), red kidney beans or 1 (15 oz) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed, diced tomatoes with juice, tomato soup, undiluted, chili seasoning mix (packaged or homemade , any amount to taste, you can use half package or all of the package), shredded cheddar cheese, chopped onion (optional)

brussels sprouts, chicken broth(i like homemade ,after make chicken soup), fresh crushed pepper, mace, whole chestnuts,rinsed and drained, butter

golden raisin, dates, chopped (medjool dates preferred), apricot brandy, water, reduced-fat sour cream, granulated sugar, eggs, cornstarch, pure vanilla extract, salt, ground nutmeg, graham cracker pie crust, 9-inch (store-bought or homemade , i make my own)

did you know that if you want to add vegetables to the soup you are making, they will taste so much better if you saute them first in a little butter. even though it s a little bit more work, it s worth the extra effort., what happens when you boil the soup too long the soup ends up losing its color ., i burned my soup once. have you ever done that here s a great tip to fix that. take the liquid part of your soup and pour it into a new, clean pan. then, add these ingredients: mustard, curry powder, chutney, or your 1 other of your favorite flavors. quantities are always to taste and you ll be amazed at how this tip really works, my all time favorite soup tips. every made soup that was too salty tasting all you need to do is place a raw potato into your soup pot and simmer it with the soup for about 15 minutes. not only does the potato slice absorb the extra salt, but as an added snack for the cook, it also absorbs all that flavor and becomes a fantastic taste treat, need your soup to be thicker - just sprinkle a little bit of instant mashed potato and stir in to thicken the soup. carefully continue adding the instant potatoes until you get the consistency that makes you happy., in a hurry and need to use canned broth instead of homemade give it a little extra flavor by taking your leftover chicken or meat bones and simmering it in the broth. simmer for about 15 minutes. then, strain the liquid and use the newly-flavored broth for your soup. this is a fantastic way to spice up the tinny flavor of canned broth and make it taste like its homemade., guess what a great resource a grocery store is for ready -to-use ingredients! simply make a visit to the salad bar (most large grocery chains have them now,) and gather up some of the pre-cut vegetables, cooked shrimp, and chicken or meat. how easy is that, if you have any leftovers of the pasta you cooked the night before , or even meat and vegetables - use them for instant nutritious substance for your soup. if your left over vegetables have already been cooked, simply puree them and use it as a thickener. deeeelish

dried corn husks, lard or vegetable shortening (i used . it adds flavor. it s not that bad once in a while, it s a saturated fat yes, but vegetable shortening is a trans fat, and i think that s worse for you. you can render your own using the cut off fat from pork roast and pork chops. do not use salt pork or bacon - ask your butcher for about 1 1/2 lb of pork fat), baking powder, blue corn meal ( is coarser than yellow, but if you want to make yellow tamales, get masa harina for tamales), water, chicken stock, preferably homemade, salt, poblano chilies, seeded and cut into a small dice, fresh or frozen corn (thawed if frozen ), monterey jack cheese , cut into a small dice