105 not great Recipes

olive oil, minced white onion (about 1 small onion), chopped zucchini, green beans, italian, minced celery (about 1/2 stalk ), minced garlic (about 4 cloves), vegetable broth (swanson is good *note: do not use chicken broth!*), red kidney beans, drained, white beans or great northern beans, drained, diced tomatoes, carrot, shredded , (1/2 cup), minced fresh parsley, dried oregano, salt, ground black pepper, dried basil, dried thyme, water, fresh baby spinach, pasta, small shell

dried white beans such as great northern or navy (1 lb), picked over and rinsed, water, fresh sage sprigs, bay leaf (not california ), head of garlic, coarse sea salt, fine-quality extra-virgin olive oil (preferably tuscan)

tomatillos, poblano chiles, white button mushrooms (sliced ), ground turkey, red onion (large dice ), garlic cloves (grated or chopped fine ), carrot (small dice or grated ), stalks celery (fine dice ), jalapeno (chopped fine, seeded or not ) (optional), zucchini (medium dice ), corn kernel (fresh or frozen ), green tomatillo sauce (or any good tasting salsa verde*), turkey sausage, crumbles (jimmy dean brand fully cooked), cannellini beans (can also use great northern), garbanzo beans (drained ), low sodium chicken broth or 1 -2 quart stock, green onions (if no , i would add another 1/2 onion), oil, sugar ( in the raw or 1 tsp table ), ground cumin, dried ancho chile powder, pepper, salt (kosher or sea as needed)

lime slices, basil leaves, sliced, hot sauce (cholula tastes great in this!), clamato juice (or camaronazo), tequila, carbonated lemon-lime beverage (squirt or a generic, not 7-up or sprite), ice (as needed)

bacon (cut into 1/4 inch slivers), onions, finely chopped, garlic cloves, crushed, fresh gingerroot, grated, great northern beans, drained and rinsed (15 oz per can), dark brown sugar , firmly packed, molasses (not blackstrap ), barbecue sauce (i use k.cup. masterpiece original ), ketchup, worcestershire sauce, mustard powder (i use coleman s english ), plain prepared yellow mustard, cider vinegar, liquid smoke (optional)

lean ground beef, green bell pepper, chopped, onion, chopped (avoid sweet onions for this), garlic cloves, minced, fully-cooked bacon, crumbled, ketchup, tomato sauce, molasses or 1/4 cup maple syrup, dry mustard, prepared brown mustard (do not use yellow mustard), boston baked pork and beans, kidney beans or 1 (16 oz) can great northern beans, drained and rinsed, kosher salt (if using table salt, use 1/2 as much), ground black pepper, cinnamon, chili powder (or to taste)

oatmeal (not instant ), all-purpose flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, butter, chilled (1/4 cup-you may substitute margarine), honey crisp apples (or another firm , tart, cooking apple), butter (1/4 cup-may substitute margarine), brown sugar, cinnamon, cornstarch, cold water, pie crust (pillsbury unroll-and-fill s work great or make your own)

boneless skinless chicken, cubed, salsa, mild,medium or hot to suit your tastes, great dry northern white beans (do not drain), monterey jack pepper cheese, cubed

rules for making sugar syrup, fudge is based on a sugar syrup , which is a solution of sugar in liquid. when making a sugar syrup, whether it is as simple as sugar and water or contains other ingredients, the rules remain the same., always stir sugar and liquid over low heat until the sugar has completely dissolved., if the mixture comes to the boil before all the sugar is dissolved, a crust of sugar crystals, which is hard to get rid of, will form around the edge of the pan., once the sugar has completely dissolved , allow the mixture to come to the boil, and do not stir the mixture, unless specifically instructed to in the recipe. stirring the boiling mixture will cause it to become cloudy and crystallised, which may or may not be desirable, depending on the recipe., using a sugar thermometer, boil the mixture for the full time, as specified in the recipe. because stoves vary so much, as do interpretations of high, medium or low heat, we have given a sugar thermometer reading as an exact gauge. the sugar thermometer should be fixed to the pan before the mixture comes to the boil, as handling the boiling liquid can be very hazardous., when the mercury reaches the temperature called for in the recipe , the fudge is ready. watch the mixture carefully towards the end of the cooking time, as it will burn quickly if left cooking too long., length of time the mixture cooks , and therefore the temperature it reaches in that given time, determines how the mixture will set. sugar thermometers are the simplest, most accurate way of determining when a syrup has reached the desired stage. when the thermometer reaches 115dc (240df), the mixture is at soft-ball stage., worry too much if you don tsp have a sugar thermometer , as fudge is fairly forgiving mixture, unlike hard sweets, for which a sugar thermometer is crucial., way to check for soft-ball stage is to drop a small amount of mixture into very cold water. when rolled between your thumb and index finger, it should form a soft ball., brushing down the sides of the pan with a wet pastry brush dissolves any crystals which have formed on the sides of the pan. it is a good idea to do this if the recipe says to, but don tsp allow to much water to drip into the pan, as this will slow down the cooking process and interfere with the given time., other equipment, heavy-based pans are best for making fudge. because it is a high sugar content, the mixture can catch and burn if the pan has a thin base, such as those on aluminum pans., use a long-handled wooden spoon if the mixture is to be stirred while still hot, as wood will not conduct heat., as soon as the mixture is ready, remove the pan from the heat , place it on a wooden board or heatproof trivet and allow to cool as directed. the pan will be very hot so, if it has a metal handle, use a thick cloth around the handle when moving it., beating the mixture, mixture may be beaten while still hot , or may be asked to wait until has cooled. beating thickens the mixture and causes it to lose its gloss. the recipe will indicate whether to use a wooden spoon or electric beaters - it is not a good idea to use electric beaters in a very hot mixture. there is usually a fine line between the mixture reaching the desired consistency and being too firm and dry to spread into the tin, so watch it carefully as you work., warning, take great care with every step of the procedure, as hot sugar syrup is very dangerous, and heat will transfer to any heat-conducting equipment it comes in contact with. keep children well away from the hot mixture., always use a long-handled wooden spoon for stirring., if you do get burnt , hold the afflicted area under cold water to wash off the syrup and then keep the burn immersed in cold water for about 10 minutes.

sour cream, mayonnaise (not miracle whip or salad dressing), cheese, shredded (any combination of cheddar, colby jack, monterray jack, mozzarella, parmesan, or other great melting), jalapenos, diced, diced green chilies, artichoke hearts, parmesan cheese, finely grated (we use the powdery stuff in the shaker), paprika

olive oil, onion, diced, garlic cloves, minced, great northern beans , do not drain, tomato, crushed (canned or fresh ), pure maple syrup or 2 tbsp barley malt syrup, soy sauce, mustard

roll or chub ) whole hog pork sausage.your flavour choice- hot, basil, etcetera. must be whole hog sausage though, since the others contain more fat and less meat cuts. nothing wrong with that, still tastes great. for a fattie, you want more ham and loin. tennessee pride brand works for me., bacon. thick sliced bacon (1/4 inch) works best but any will do, your preference, wooden toothpicks more or less (wood, not plastic), paprika, meat seasoning- paul prudhomme etcetera (optional)

chicken breasts (family of 4), cream cheese, sliced jalapenos (not nacho jalapenos, sliced lengthwise), turkey bacon , 66% is great, italian dressing , for marination, garlic powder (optional), onion powder (optional), toothpick

boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 4 pieces, olive oil, salt, fresh ground black pepper, smoked paprika, ground cumin, garlic powder, onion salt, dried chipotle powder (or more to taste) or 1/4 tsp dried ancho chile powder (or more to taste), prepared coleslaw mix (cabbage and carrots), salt, sugar, minced fresh jalapeno pepper (not jarred ), chopped cilantro leaf, freshly squeezed lime juice, corn tortillas (5 1/2-inch), avocado, flesh only , cut into 1/2-inch slices, salsa fresca (optional) or pico de gallo (optional), chipotle-flavored hot pepper sauce , such as tabasco brand (optional but a great addition)

ham bone and any meat scraps clinging to it, oil, onions, coarsely chopped, stalks of celery, chopped, green pepper, chopped, garlic, minced, pinto beans, black beans, black-eyed peas, great northern beans (or can use navy beans), red kidney beans, lentil soup (progresso), diced tomatoes, water or chicken stock, juice of 1/2 lemon, hot sauce, cumin, black pepper, bay leaves, ginger, real ham, cubed (not lunchmeat)

bacon, diced, onion, diced, ground pepper, chili powder, kosher salt, barbecue sauce, yellow mustard, maple syrup, pinto beans, drained, great northern beans, drained, black beans, not drained

eggs, soy sauce (kikkoman low sodium is great!), beef bouillon granules (low sodium preferred ), bacon, cooked and crumbled (reserve the bacon grease), grain white rice, cooked and chilled (not instant rice), yellow onion, chopped, green peas (freezer section)

tripe, crushed red pepper flakes (or to taste), thyme, dry, paprika, granulated garlic, onion powder, parsley, caraway seed, dry white wine, onion, large quartered, garlic, whole (not peeled ), salt, butter, onions (chopped ), bell peppers (chopped ), celery (chopped ), minced garlic, whole tomatoes (crushed with by hand), crushed tomatoes, cayenne pepper, oregano, thyme, basil, parsley, sugar, bay leaves, calamata olive (pitted& chopped ) (optional), capers (optional), great northern beans (optional), ham (cubed ), smoked ham hock (add meat & remove bone & fat when done)