26384 not your basic blt Recipes

basic mashed potatoes, russet potatoes, peeled and diced, yukon gold potatoes, peeled and diced, butter, heavy cream, salt and ground black pepper, to taste, place both varieties of potatoes in a large pot ., add enough cold water to cover the potatoes by about 1 inch., bring to a boil over high heat, then lower to medium-high to maintain a low boil., cook until tender , about 25 minutes., meanwhile , during the final 5 to 10 minutes of cooking, in a small saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the butter and cream. once the butter melts, mix well and set aside., drain the potatoes. if you have a potato ricer , use it to rice the potatoes into the cooking pot. alternatively, use a large spoon to force the potatoes through the holes in the strainer, or return them to the pot whole and use a masher., season the potatoes with salt and pepper., use an electric mixer or whisk to lightly beat the potatoes. whip in half of the butter and cream mixture, then continue adding more to reach desired consistency., season with salt and pepper.

oil (i prefer extra-virgin olive ), vinegar (white , cider, wine, ..., not balsamic), salt, black pepper (i prefer fresh-ground ), basic vinaigrette (use evoo and red wine vinegar), minced garlic, crushed red pepper flakes (optional), basic vinaigrette (use canola or corn oil and cider vinegar), crumbled bacon, minced onion, celery seed (optional), prepared mustard (optional), brown sugar or 1 -3 tsp another sweetener, to taste, italian vinaigrette, prepared mustard (i recommend dijon or spicy brown), honey (optional) or 1 -3 tsp another sweetener, to taste (optional), basic vinaigrette, mayonnaise or 2 -3 tbsp sour cream or 2 -3 tbsp plain yogurt, basic creamy vinaigrette dressing, grated parmesan cheese, fresh ground black pepper (to taste), basic creamy vinaigrette dressing, garlic clove, put through press, fresh ground black pepper, olive oil (i prefer extra-virgin), lemon juice, oregano, minced garlic, oil (i prefer extra-virgin olive ), balsamic vinegar, minced garlic

butter or 3 tbsp margarine, all-purpose flour, campbells condensed beef broth (flavor of your choice, i usually use beef) or 1 (10 1/2 oz) can condensed chicken broth (flavor of your choice, i usually use beef) or 1 (10 1/2 oz) can condensed vegetable broth, undiluted (flavor of your choice, i usually use beef), worcestershire sauce , to taste, garlic powder (do not use garlic salt... results will be too salty), ground pepper (to taste)

bread (- i prefer wheat , but any will do), mayonnaise, deli prepared mustard, hickory smoked bacon , though turkey bacon would be a good substitute, and use more slices if you d like, american cheese, but use your favorite, deli salami, lettuce, sliced ripened tomato, salt & pepper (optional)

head butter lettuce, tomatoes , heirloom or 2 large , your favorite, avocado, peeled, pitted, diced, buttermilk dressing, store bought or 1 cup buttermilk dressing, homemade, bacon , cooked crisp, crumbled

kosher salt, granulated sugar, dark brown sugar (packed), dried ancho chile powder, sweet hungarian paprika, cumin, msg (optional, but i use it ), onion powder (not onion salt!), garlic powder (not garlic salt!)

butter (very soft but not melted , no substitutes!), sugar, eggs (room temperature ), egg yolks (room temperature , save whites for another time), pure vanilla extract, cake flour, baking powder, salt, warm milk (or use half and half cream)

mayonnaise (not salad dressing), barbecue sauce, chopped onions, lemon juice, pepper, torn salad greens, tomatoes, chopped, boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked & cubed, bacon, cooked & crumbled, hard-boiled eggs, sliced

all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, milk, mayonnaise (do not substitute with light or fat free mayo), bacon, cooked and crumbled (about 12 strips), chopped seeded plum tomato, minced fresh parsley

cream cheese, ranch dressing, cooked and chopped bacon (3/4 cup real bacon bits can be substituted), chopped celery, chopped tomato, green onion, chopped (not white part ), baguette , to spread dip on

french bread, cut into 1-inch cubes and dried overnight (a loaf, not a baguette), bacon, halved grape tomatoes, chopped romaine lettuce

mayonnaise (i use hellman s), sour cream (i use daisy), bacon bits (i use hormel, not sure of exact oz), tomatoes (small package)

vegetable oil, onion, minced, garlic, minced, green bell pepper, cored, seeded, and minced, ketchup, tomato sauce, cider vinegar, or more to taste, worcestershire sauce, fresh lemon juice, pineapple juice (optional), your favorite hot sauce, or more to taste, liquid smoke , or 2 tbsp meat drippings, molasses, dark brown sugar, or more to taste, prepared mustard of your choice, dry mustard, freshly ground black pepper, salt

butter, flour tortillas , whatever size you want, shredded cheddar cheese, more for bigger tortillas, salsa , however much and whatever heat you desire, for topping (optional), sour cream , as much as you like, for topping (optional)

fried bacon chopped, sour cream, tomato chopped, green onions chopped, shredded lettuce (to your liking), pepper (to your liking), salt (if you prefer ), you can add 3 tbsp of mayo if you want it creamier or to make it go further.

precooked slices of bacon---i use turkey bacon, beef tenderloin steaks, trimmed or any favorite thin cut of steak (1 1/4 in. thick), salt, freshly ground pepper-(-i usually use a mixture grill seasoning for beef), coooking spray, torn romaine lettuce, grape tomatoes,halved, sliced onion --your favorite pick, light blue cheese dressing

torn salad greens, tomatoes, chopped, chicken, cooked and cubed, ( i cheat and use rotisserie chicken from the store), bacon strips, cooked and crumbled, hard boiled eggs, sliced, bbq dressing, mayonnaise, bbq sauce, your favorite, chopped onion, lemon juice, pepper

butter, softened, your favorite bread, your favorite cheese