128 nearly paisano Recipes

eggs, skim milk, artificial sweetener (splenda , altern, etc), fat free cream cheese, room temperature, cornstarch, vanilla extract, sugar-free instant chocolate pudding mix, artificial sweetener , plus, artificial sweetener, sugar-free mocha instant coffee , general foods international is great, skim milk, cold, raspberries, blackberry, blueberries, sliced almonds

fudge brownie mix (family size for a 9 by 13 inch pan, i used betty crocker brand), water, instant espresso powder or 3 tbsp instant coffee, vegetable oil, eggs, cinnamon extract (find it in the baking aisle near vanilla extract, etc. or use 2 tsp of ground cinnamon), cappuccino chips (could use chocolate chips), milk chocolate frosting (again , betty crocker to the rescue), cinnamon extract (or use 2 tsp ground cinnamon), ground ginger, dark chocolate, coarsely chopped (can use packaged chocolate chunks), sugar (optional), grated dark chocolate (optional)

water, extra virgin olive oil, broccoli florets, roasted garlic and olive oil couscous (near east), cooked chicken, lemon , juice of, lemon peel

cilantro (the large stems cut off near the bottom of the bunch), walnuts (chopped ), garlic cloves (whole ), lemon juice, green onion (green parts only ), salt, broccoli (about 1 crown,stems removed), basil (dried ), parmesan cheese (ok to use bottled kind for spaghetti), vegetable oil (can use olive if you want), laughing cow swiss cheese (approximately 3 wedges, individually wrapped soft spread)

fingerling potatoes or 1/2-2 lb red skin baby potatoes, red bell pepper, seeded and cut into thin strips, italian mild cubanelle pepper, yellow onion, thinly sliced, garlic cloves, cracked away from skin, crushed red pepper flakes, extra virgin olive oil, divided, coarse salt, ground pepper, shredded parmesan cheese , available in tubs near deli (make sure to get shredded cheese, not grated ), boneless skinless chicken breast, roma tomatoes or 4 vine ripe tomatoes, seeded and chopped, leaves fresh basil , pile leaves, roll then thinly slice (chiffonade)

asparagus , cut in 1 1/2-inch pieces on an angle, cremini mushrooms (cut in half or quarters depending on the size more of less to taste), onion, cut in quarters and thin sliced, bibb lettuce (1 1/2 cups per person ), olive oil, salt, pepper, plain yogurt, stone ground mustard (dijon will work, but nearly as good), parmesan cheese, grated, milk (used to thin out the dressing, use as much as you like), salt, to taste (go easy , the cheese is salty), pepper , to taste

silken tofu (usually 1 package, at or near this amt), vanilla (skip if using silken creations flavor), sugar, cornstarch, lime juice

extra virgin olive oil , 2 turns of the pan, grain and wild rice blend, cooked to package directions (recommended uncle ben s or near east brands), salt and pepper, boneless skinless chicken breasts, balsamic vinegar , eyeball it, water, tomato paste, chopped fresh tarragon leaves, plus extra for garnish, heavy cream or 1/2 cup half-and-half or 1/3 cup sour cream, chopped fresh parsley leaves, fresh edible flower (to garnish , available in produce section with herbs)

all-purpose flour, olive oil, warm water (nearly hot, 115** or so), brown sugar, butter (melted ), granulated sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, yeast, ground cinnamon, pecan pieces (optional)

asparagus spears , trim and remove tough ends, olive oil, garlic cloves, minced, low sodium chicken broth, couscous , ie. near east toasted pine nut, parmesan cheese, grated

camomile tea bag, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, fresh grated gingerroot, honey, near-boiling water

bell peppers (any color is fine ), pre-cooked rotisserie-cooked chicken , picked and shredded, black beans, drained and rinsed, spanish rice, cooked (i like the near east brand ), hot enchilada sauce, pickeled jalapeno, habanero salsa (or hot salsa of your preference), shredded cheese (colby-jack, pepper jack, cheddar whatever you like best)

carrot (cut in 1/2 in coins & cooked to near tender), unsweetened coconut milk, fish sauce, curry powder (per pers pref, but i use the larger amt), garlic powder, raisins, crushed pineapple (well-drained ), cucumber (washed, left unpeeled & cut in 2-3 in julienne strips), leek (washed & cut in 2-3 in julienne strips), baby shrimp (more or less per container size you use or pers pref), baby corn (halved , opt veggie add), snow peas (halved , opt veggie add), white rice (cooked )

fresh mint leaves, pineapple chunk, fat free cream cheese, lime juice, splenda granular, sugar substitute (could use real sugar too), fat-free mayonnaise

carrot, peeled, carrot juice, extra-virgin olive oil, infused with garlic, sashimi grade monterey albacore , chopped into a near paste, salt and pepper, carrot juice, reduced to 1/2-oz, orange juice, reduced to 1/2-oz, garlic, thinly sliced, baby yellow carrot , shaved on a japanese mandoline, baby red carrot , shaved on a japanese mandoline, pomegranate seeds, pomegranate juice, reduced to 1/2-oz, soy sauce, garlic oil

chicken stock, couscous (recommended: near east ), frozen chopped spinach, thawed (recommended : bird s eye), black beans, drained, lemon juice, salt and freshly ground black pepper

chopped hazelnuts (recommended : diamond) available on baking aisle, chicken stock, butter or extra-virgin olive oil, brown rice (recommended : uncle ben s or near east), chopped flat-leaf parsley

white and wild rice (recommended : uncle ben s or near east brands) cooked to package directions -- either chicken or herb flavors are fine, extra virgin olive oil , 2 turns of the pan, salt and pepper, boneless, skinless chicken breast, balsamic vinegar , eyeball it, water , eyeball it, tomato paste, chopped fresh tarragon leaves, plus extra for garnish, heavy cream , half-and-half or 1/3 cup sour cream, chopped walnuts , available on baking aisle, toasted, chopped parsley leaves, edible flowers (available in produce section with herbs) for garnish