20519 matt favorite easy Recipes

dried fruit , of choice (sulfite free with no added sugar), green tea (or a mix of your favorite varieties)

frozen chopped spinach, drizzle evoo, margarine, white onion, chopped, red pepper, chopped small (optional), chopped garlic, worcestershire, red pepper flakes, seasoned salt, garlic pepper, juice of a lemon wedge, dry ranch, cream cheese (softened ), sour cream, dukes real mayo, parmesan, mozzerella, shredded (any white cheese works, i ve sued swiss, italian blend, asiago, last time i used havarti, pepper jack would be good, too), colby/moneterrey jack, shredded (i have used fiesta blend, too. sometimes i leave this 1 out, depends on what i have on hand - but i alawys add in the white cheese)., chopped red tomatoes (optional)

marinara sauce or your favorite spaghetti sauce, garbanzo beans, drained, rinsed, more of cooked chicken , beef, turkey or any leftover meat you have available in the fridge. *you can add 2 cups of frozen meatballs after the soup comes up to a boil., chopped celery cut into large chunks (1 inch), onion cut into large chunks, dry pasta of your choice. (macaroni noodles , broken pieces of spaghetti, small round noodles, flat noodles, etc.), oregano, tb chopped, dried or dehydrated garlic, boiled water, i like to add whole leaf spinach to the soup. i use 1/2 cup of frozen spinach or a big handful of fresh spinach right before serving., this soup is great served with hot crusty rolls or breadsticks. you can sprinkle the top with either freshly shredded or dried parmesan cheese. you can also top with croutons. you can take any leftover pizza, heat it up and cut small pieces of this to add to the top of the soup before serving. its a good way to use up leftovers

cheerios toasted oat cereal (honey nut, plain and apple cinnamon work equally as well), goldfish crackers or 1 cup other cheese crackers, cherry-flavored dried cranberries (or other favorite dried fruit), cashews or 1 cup other favorite nuts (although be aware of children s potential allergy to peanuts), m iniature & s chocolate candies (or other chocolate candy), peanut butter chips or 1 cup butterscotch chips, pretzel twists or 1 cup stick

sliced veal (i used a leg steak 1/2-inch thick), hot chunky salsa (bought or your own favorite home made), onion, chopped, sliced portabella mushrooms (or other type ), tomato juice (or water), salt and pepper

lean ground beef, dry onion soup mix, cream of mushroom soup, water, worcestershire sauce, peas or 1 (16 oz) can corn or 1 (16 oz) can green beans, your favorite prepared mashed potatoes, paprika (optional)

water chestnuts (whole not sliced ), bacon, your favorite barbecue sauce (i always use open pit original), toothpick

cake mix, your favorite flavor, shortening, egg, cream cheese, softened, sugar

grain (sweet feed is a favorite!), oatmeal, honey or 1 cup molasses, carrot

your favorite pie crust, pumpkin puree , from a real pumpkin (see below), sugar, cinnamon, allspice, ground ginger, mace or 1/2 tsp nutmeg, vanilla, salt (optional), eggs, heavy cream or 2 1/4 cups evaporated milk

eight-inch flour tortillas (preferably whole wheat), vegetarian refried beans (black or pinto), taco seasoning (to taste, id #389616), monterey jack cheese, shredded, cheddar cheese, shredded, tomato, finely diced, onion, finely diced (1/4 cup prechopped), romaine lettuce , shreds, sour cream, your favorite salsa

vegetables, cooked or canned, cut into bite-size pieces (i used green beans but potatoes, carrots, mushrooms...the possibilities are endless!), your favorite thick soup (i used amy s lentil, any cream of... soup will also work), plain soymilk (optional) or 2 tbsp milk (optional), flour, garlic cloves, minced, black pepper, margarine or 1 tbsp butter, breadcrumbs

cream cheese, softened, onions, chopped, favorite chili without beans, grated monterey jack cheese, may half this recipe , place in a smaller dish

ground beef, your favorite chunky salsa, ready to use refrigerated pie crusts (2 crusts ), mexican style finely grated shredded cheese, cumin, garlic powder, egg beaten with a little water to make an eggwash

boneless chicken breasts, your favorite spaghetti or marinara sauce, mushroom stems and pieces

frozen chicken breasts, boiled and re-frozen (see directions below), minced dried onion, dried parsley, your favorite seasoning salt , to taste, black pepper , to taste, a large cast iron pot or dutch oven, butter or margarine, frozen mixed vegetables (or 1 package), flaky refrigerator biscuits (like pillsbury grands), low-sodium chicken broth (a couple of large cans)

refried beans or vegetarian, ground dried ancho chile powder , to taste, ground cumin , to taste, your favorite salsa, sour cream, salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste, cubed monterey jack cheese (optional) or monterey jack pepper cheese (optional)

peanut butter (i like the chunky), sugar, egg, beaten, your favorite jam or jelly