359 making your own Recipes

pasta (your choice , but i like rotini), onion - diced, mushrooms - diced, butter, olive oil, worcestershire, dry white wine, garlic powder, salt/pepper to taste, butter, flour, whole milk (don tsp try to make this low-fat or low-calorie, just enjoy as is!), bay leaves, bouquet garnish (i use a japanese bag, pre-made but you can make your own), cayenne pepper, sharp cheddar - shredded, swiss - shredded, reggiano - shredded, gouda - shredded, sour cream, crushed cheese crackers, grated parmesan cheese, olive oil

ground sirloin or 1 lb ground chicken or 1 lb cut up chicken breast, poblano pepper, diced, anaheim chili, diced, jalapeno, seeded and diced, onion, diced, garlic cloves, diced, diced tomatoes (give or take...), green chilies, enchilada sauce (or make your own ), mexican cheese (low fat...whatever you prefer), corn tortillas or 12 flour tortillas, salsa (or more to your preference), corn chips (or more to your preference), fresh cilantro, chopped, sour cream (i use low fat )

pasta sauce (make sure it s a nice thick 1, or make your own), olive oil, garlic cloves, onion, zucchini, grated, carrots, grated, chopped vegetables , such as mushrooms, capsicum, celery, if wanted, lean ground beef

boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed, leftover vegetables (frozen, fresh or canned. if using fresh make sure they are cut small enough to cook in about 30 minu), chicken gravy (can be leftover, canned or make your own.), chicken flavor stuffing mix or 2 cups herb stuffing mix (like stove top), water, butter, melted

bagels, cut in half, cooked ground beef, green pepper, finely diced, red pepper, finely diced, onion, finely diced, cheddar cheese, finely diced, taco seasoning (prepackaged or make your own bulk taco seasoning mix), salsa (mild or hot , your preference)

warm water, active dry yeast, flour, extra virgin olive oil, salt, sugar, pizza sauce (use your favorite or make your own ), genoa salami, thinly sliced, pepperoni, thinly sliced, sausage (i use bob evans original), yellow onion, mushroom, jalapeno pepper (fresh or in a jar), mozzarella cheese

chicken breasts, ranch dressing, mild salsa or 1 bottle hot salsa, original essence (make your own or buy emeril s), olive oil, shredded lettuce, corn tortillas, sliced black olives, sliced red onion, shredded carrot (other salad fixin s to your taste), shredded cheese

black beans, undrained, garbanzo beans, drained (chickpeas), whole kernel corn, drained, red kidney beans, drained , saving liquid, frozen vegetarian ground beef, pre-cooked , defrosted, green taco sauce (or your preference), shredded sharp cheddar cheese (your choice ,i use cheddar), chopped fresh cilantro (optional) or 1/2 cup fresh parsley (optional), green onion , both white and green, large chop, allspice, red chili powder, ground cumin, red pepper flakes , to taste, cornbread mix (or make your own ), egg whites

homemade pretzels, great recipe to make your own pretzels ., pk yeast ; active, dry, water, warm 110-120 degrees, salt, sugar, flour; unbleached, egg; large, beaten, salt (coarse ), instructions, dissolve yeast in warm water, add salt and sugar to yeast mixture, blend in flour and knead dough until smooth, about 7 to 8, minutes, cover and let dough rise until double in bulk, punch down, cut dough into small pieces and roll into ropes, ropes into pretzel shapes and place on greased cookie, using a pastry brush , bursh pretzels with egg and sprinkle, coarse salt, allow pretzels to rise until almost double in bulk, bake at 425 degrees f for 10 to 15 minutes or until browned, makes 12 6-inch pretzels .

buttery biscuit squares, self-rising flour, sugar, milk, butter, melted, all-purpose flour, make your own self-rising flour : place 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder and 1/2 tsp. salt in a measuring cup. add enough flour to measure 1 cup., combine flour , sugar and milk; mix well. turn onto floured surface; sprinkle with all-purpose flour. pat into 1/2-inch thickness. dip a knife in flour and cut into 3 x 2-inch pieces., pour butter into ungreased 13 x 9-inch baking pan. dip 1 side of each square into butter , turning carefully to coat. bake, uncovered, in preheated 450* f. oven for 10 minutes or until golden brown., makes 15 biscuits .

fettuccine, parmesan ; freshly grated if possible but don tsp use a cheap cheese in a bottle with fillers, reduced calorie margarine, evaporated skimmed milk (if you can;tsp find it you can make your own by taking 1/3 cup +1 tbsp nonfat dry milk powder and 2/3 cup of water. makes 2/3 cup)

heavy cream, vanilla extract (almond, rum are good as well), stevia extract or you can use a vanilla or chocolate flavor stevia, cream cheese, softened ., smoot natural peanut butter ( i like crunchy :d), prepared chocolate cookie piecrust or make your own with your favorite crushed up low sugar cookie or i use oatmeal cookie..little fiber, just mix it with some melted butter and press into the pie shell.

beans , i prefer black and pinto or chili. whatever is your preference., ground meat - i ve used everything from chuck to turkey to pork to bison, even combining them., taco seasoning, or make your own, avacados, tomato, onion, shredded cheese, sour cream, salsa (hot, medium or mild, your choice ), salsa verde

refrigerated pie shell (or you can make your own ), thick slices of your favorite deli ham, cubed, swiss cheese, shredded, cheddar cheese, shredded, all-purpose flour, eggs, half and half, chopped onions, pepper to taste

cream cheese, basil pesto (use your favorite pre-made or make your own ), cinnamon stick, red bell pepper, chopped fine

waffles, frozen kind or make your own, cream cheese, softened, honey, canned apricot halves, chopped, drained, syrup (your favorite brand )

sized jalapeno peppers, chili cheese (i found this in the specialty cheese section of wegman s supermarket. make your own if you can tsp find this by adding your desired amount of hot sauce to cream cheese!), bread crumbs, all-purpose flour, eggs, beaten, canola oil, very cold ranch dressing for dipping

boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed, balsamic vinegar, lime juice, olive oil, divided, garlic, minced, butter, yellow onion, 1/2 inch diced, red bell pepper, 1/2 inch diced, yellow bell pepper, 1/2 inch diced, sliced mushrooms, broccoli , slaw cut to 1/2 inch lengths (fresh stem, julienned, available in stores or make your own), cooked canned black beans, drained (for fewer carbs, use black soy beans), your favorite salsa, dried cilantro or 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro, chili powder , to taste, cumin , to taste, ripe avocado, peeled,seeded,and 1/2 inch diced, sour cream, salt and pepper, to taste, flour tortillas (10 inch or larger), grated cheddar cheese or monterey jack cheese, for garnish (optional)