13900 mom homemade simple Recipes

prepared cornbread stuffing, celery, chopped fine, onion, chopped fine, cornbread (leftover or freshly made ), chicken broth (canned or homemade ), giblet gravy (cut up any chunks of anything, egg or meat), cooked chicken (shredded or chopped ) or 2 cups cooked turkey (shredded or chopped)

bread (homemade strongly recommended, cracked wheat is my specific favorite), organic tomatoes (room temperature or fresh from the stalk , do not attempt this with pale, store-bought types!) or 1 medium garden tomato (room temperature or fresh from the stalk, do not attempt this with pale, store-bought types!), miracle whip or 3 tbsp mayonnaise, salt , to taste

hot italian sausage, cut into 1/2 inch cubes, onion, chopped, green bell pepper, chopped, garlic cloves, minced, grain rice, canned tomatoes, chopped (homemade is better ), chicken stock, ground turmeric, cayenne pepper (we love spicy foods), boneless skinless chicken breast , remove all visible fat and cut into 1 inch cubes, salt and pepper, green onion, chopped diagonally

olive oil, chopped onion, chopped celery, chopped carrot, chopped potato, chopped up ham, dried split peas, homemade chicken broth, salt, pepper

jumbo pasta shells, cooked and drained, light ricotta cheese (use full amount if not using meat or for extra cheesey), cooked sausage, crumbled (optional), part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded, divided, fresh parsley leaves, packed, very finely chopped, fresh romano cheese or 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated, egg, minced garlic (optional) or 2 tsp garlic powder (optional), nutmeg, grated, black pepper , to taste, marinara sauce or 1 (26 oz) jar homemade pasta sauce

anise seed, crushed, fennel seeds, crushed, coriander seeds, crushed, brandy (the cheap stuff is fine), simple syrup (recipe below ) (optional)

cocoa powder (good quality ), sugar, powdered milk, simple syrup (honey or corn syrup ok), unsalted butter, melted, vanilla extract (good quality ), salt

pre-seasoned bread croutons or homemade, drippings from the turkey or chicken, chopped apples, dried cranberries, chopped celery

flour, salt, cooking oil (mom uses canola), cold water (some folks use 2 tbsp water and 2 tbsp milk, but mom prefers the taste of the crust with all water)

red jell-o , sugar free is great for this (mom prefers raspberry, i prefer cherry), boiling water, whole berry cranberry sauce, crushed pineapple, cold water, mayonnaise, sour cream

ground beef, onion (minced ), red kidney beans (drained ), pork and beans (mom uses campbell s), condensed tomato soup (concentrate, not the heat and serve , mom uses campbell s), ketchup (mom uses heinz), prepared chili sauce (mom uses heinz), salt and pepper

ground sirloin (i use 92/8), healthy tomato soup (fat free or low sodium, 1/2 of a can), homemade breadcrumbs (use any whole wheat bread that is 35 calories), egg whites, chopped onions or 1 tbsp minced onion, garlic powder, salt (there is in the soup, we just add a little extra for added flavor.), ground black pepper

short grain brown rice, water or vegetable broth, canned or homemade, unsalted butter, lemon or orange zest, kosher salt

chipotle chilies (dried or canned ), garlic cloves sliced, homemade chicken broth (low salt if you use canned), cooked chicken (can use a purchased rotisserie), avocado finely diced, fresh chopped cilantro

flour, salt, cooking oil (mom uses canola), cold water (some folks use 2 tbsp water and 2 tbsp milk, but mom prefers the taste of the crust with all water)

chicken, diced, lemon pepper seasoning, vermouth wine, condensed cream of mushroom soup (i used 98% fat free), milk, vermouth, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, bacon bacon seasoning (from tastefully simple or use bacon bits), spinach and herb seasoning mix (from tastefully simple or mrs. dash), california-blend frozen vegetables, frozen (broccoli, cauliflower and carrots), cooked spaghetti, drained and unsalted