9 not your four Recipes

lasagna noodles (not no-boil), olive oil, garlic cloves, minced, frozen chopped spinach, thawed & drained, egg, beaten, ricotta cheese, goat cheese, parmesan cheese or 3/4 cup romano cheese, divided, mozzarella cheese, shredded, nutmeg, freshly grated, cayenne pepper, salt & pepper, to taste, tomato sauce, homemade or jarred, your choice

your favorite diced tomatoes (add another can if feeding more than 4 people), frozen fish such as red snapper , cod, etc. or fresh fish of your choice., water (for four people), yellow or white onion, vegetables, chopped (see below ), chopped fresh parsley or italian flat leaf parsley, tb chopped garlic, season with salt and pepper before serving based on your personal taste., you can add as many or as few chopped vegetables as you like. you can also use more or less fish depending on how thick you like your chowder to be.), this recipe can also be made with leftover fish and leftover vegetables. i do not suggest using leftover fish sticks or any other fried fish unless you remove the breaded topping first. if you do use fish that has been cooked, just add it to the chowder about two minutes before serving to heat it to the temperature of the other ingredients in the pot., if you prefer a mexican flavor , add 1 tsp. cumin and 1/2 tsp oregano with a dash of cayenne pepper (or more for a hotter flavor), if you prefer an italian flavor , add 1/2 tsp of italian seasonings or 1 tsp oregano, vegetables to be added are based on your favorites and what you may or may not have in your pantry at the time. here are some of my favorite additions for your review, diced potatoes , celery, carrots, zucchini, leeks, mushrooms, cabbage, mild chile peppers, red onions, artichoke hearts, and green or red bell peppers. you can add a handful of fresh spinach or 1/4 cup of frozen spinach. you can always add a can of mixed vegetables and of course, you can use frozen vegetables. i do not suggest using broccoli. corn is also a good addition. you can add a can of drained corn, black beans and a few tbsp of salsa for a great mexican fish soup., use canned tomatoes that have additional vegs in them such as mexican-style with chilies and onions, italian-style with peppers or anything other blend you prefer.)

tomatoes, cut up, shredded fresh basil, salt, garlic clove, minced, ricotta cheese, room temperature, heavy whipping cream, ground pepper , to taste, ground nutmeg , to taste, fontina cheese, diced small, mozzarella cheese, diced small, ziti pasta, olive oil, parmesan cheese, grated

kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, dry lasagna noodles (not no-boil), extra-virgin olive oil, garlic, minced, frozen spinach, thawed, cottage cheese (about 1 3/4 cups), fresh goat cheese, softened, freshly grated parmesan , pecorino romano, or a combination, pre-shredded mozzarella, shredded (about 4 cups), grated zest of 1 lemon, freshly grated nutmeg, cayenne, egg, beaten, tomato sauce, recipe follows, or your favorite jarred

kosher salt, fresh ground pepper, dry lasagna noodles (not no-boil), extra virgin olive oil, garlic cloves, minced, frozen spinach, thawed, cottage cheese (about 1 3/4 cups), fresh goat cheese, softened, parmesan cheese (or a combination, freshly grated) or 3/4 cup pecorino romano cheese (or a combination, freshly grated), mozzarella cheese (about 4 cups, shredded ), lemon zest (zest of 1 lemon finely grated), nutmeg, freshly grated, cayenne, egg, beaten, tomato sauce (recipe follows or use your favorite jarred ), extra-virgin olive oil, garlic cloves (large, smashed), whole canned tomatoes , with juices (about 7 cups), kosher salt, basil leaves (packed), fresh ground black pepper

refried beans (or you can make your own , like i do), jalapenos packed in oil, tortilla chips (not sure on size... 1 bag, or you can make your own , like i do), four-cheese mexican blend cheese (grated )

sweet almond oil, molecules in this oil make it a heavier oil best suited for heavy massage or for a very moisturizing cream or salve. sweet almond oil contains vitamins a, b1, b2 and b6 and a small amount of e. protects and nourishes the skin., apricot kernel oil, light weight oil suitable for massage. use in cream and lotion recipes. good for all skins, especially prematurely aged, sensitive, inflamed and dry. contains minerals and vitamins., avocado oil, heavy weight oil suitable for massage. use up to 1-fourth to a cream or salve base. contains vitamins a, b, and d and is rich in lecithin. penetrates the upper layers of the skin. has beneficial effect on dry skin and wrinkles., grapeseed oil, light weight oil suitable for light massage and is water-dispersible in the bath. contains vitamins, minerals and protein. good all around oil. grapeseed oil is not suitable for creams or lotions., hazelnut oil, oil suitable for light massage. perfect for base oil for creams. hazelnut oil is said to penetrate the top layer of the skin slightly, being beneficial for oily or combinations skins and effective on acne. it is stimulating to the circulation and also has astringent properties. contains oleic acid and a small proportion of linoleic acid., jojoba , refined colorless, jojoba is not an oil , but a liquid wax; excellent choice for many aromatherapy uses. most often used as the carrier oil of choice to use with essential oils. a must in all your cream and lotion recipes. it is very stable, having extremely good keeping qualities. useful oil in cases of acne., jojoba, golden organic, choose this jojoba for heavier creams, soap making and when you want extra moisturizing. less refined, it retains more vitamins and minerals than the refined. not quite as stable. jojoba contains myristic acid, which has anti-inflammatory properties., kukui nut oil, light to medium weight oil. new on the scene , this oil is wonderful for mature, aging skin. has a slight odor, which can be overcome by adding essential oils. not offensive. kukui nut oil is readily absorbed into the skin and leaves the skin soft and very moisturized. an excellent oil to add to your cream and lotion formulas., macadamia nut oil, oil suitable for massage. it is highly emollient and a good addition to your cream formulas. very nice feel to the oil when applied to the skin., olive oil, heavy weight oil suitable for massage. wonderful for salves, olive oil is emollient, soothing to inflamed skin. use regular, not extra virgin, unless the odor is not objectionable., sunflower nut oil, very light weight oil-perfect choice for bath oils. also excellent in lotions, as this oil is most readily absorbed into the skin. not suitable for massage due to absorption rate., essential oil blends for the bath and massage, lavender, lavender is calming as well as uplifting and can be safely used with children. it s sweet floral-herbaceous scent and balsamic-woody undertone may help to unwind at the end of a stressful day., lavender/rose geranium, two parts lavender to 1 part rose geranium. this recipe is meant to help calm your mind and lift your spirits. rose geranium has a rosy sweet scent and may be anti depressant and uplifting., eucalyptus blend, four parts eucalyptus 70/75 and 1 part tangerine essential oils. will help relieve cold symptoms, especially in the bath. add to a carrier oil/oils for muscular aches and pains. warming to the skin. fragrance is fresh and pungent., morning energizer, two parts lemon , 1 part rosemary, two parts tangerine. energize with this refreshing blend. a wonderful morning wake-up and summertime refresher.