23591 not your toity Recipes

ripe tomatoes , diced w/ juice (use large can if fresh not available), rotel diced tomatoes w/ green chillis, rinsed and drained, onion, diced (choose size depending on your preferences; i use my food processor and dice these with the pulse setting.), fresh chopped cilantro (about a handful), garlic, finely minced (you can substitute 1 tbsp. minced garlic here.), juice of 1 lime, diced jalapeno peppers or variety of your choice (i love to use pablanos.), black beans, rinsed and drained, shoepeg or yellow corn, whatever else you choose to add or delete, don tsp omit the cilantro! it makes all the difference

ground turkey or sirloin, onion, cumin, chili powder, minced garlic, to taste..i used 2, fresh ground pepper, sea salt , if desired, black beans , do not drain, rotel, mild or hot , your preference, diced tomatoes and a small can of green chilies, these are added to taste. a tbsp or so...your preference., sweet corn , either frozen or canned, corn tortillas, muffin pan

eggplants (about 3), cut crosswise into 1/3-inch-thick rounds, salt, tomatoes, olive oil, garlic cloves, finely chopped, fresh basil leaves , torn in half, black pepper, dried hot red pepper flakes, all-purpose flour, eggs, panko (japanese bread crumbs), grated parmigiano-reggiano (2/3 cup), chilled fresh mozzarella (not unsalted), thinly sliced, your liking ) of shredded italian cheese (i like the ones with mixed provolone, asiago, parmesan and mozzarella) to use in addition to the cheeses listed above. sometimes i just like to up the cheese quotient, especially on top, where it gets all puffy, chewy and a bit browned around the edges., but it will taste perfect without the additonal cheese....

chicken leftovers, green bell pepper, chopped finely, yellow bell pepper, chopped finely, red bell pepper, finely chopped, good sized onion, finely chopped, elbow or bow-tie macaroni, uncooked rice, salt & pepper to taste, oregano, garlic powder (not garlic salt!), chopped celery, chopped carrots, diced tomatoes, mushrooms, or 12-16 fresh, chopped, old cheddar, grated (amount to your preference), mozzarella cheese, grated (amount to your preference), balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, hot sauce

cooked dressing, eggs, well beaten, scant ) sugar, salt, dry mustard, heaping ) flour, cider vinegar, water, potato salad ingredients, cooked dressing, mayonnaise (do not use miracle whip), your taste) prepared mustard, salt and pepper, to your taste, potatoes , boiled until tender, drained well and diced, radishes, very thinly sliced, stalks celery, thinly sliced, onion, diced, hard-boiled eggs, peeled and diced

dry creamettes macaroni rings, cooked, drained and cooled, rotisserie chicken (or your own leftover chicken meat), cut into bite size pieces, stalks celery, sliced thinly, hard-boiled eggs, peeled and diced, miracle whip salad dressing (this is 1 recipe that mayonaisse just doesn tsp work as well as miracle whip, sugar, salt and pepper, to your taste (i like to add 1/4 tsp mccormick s montreal chicken spice), prepared yellow mustard (not a spicy mustard - just plain old yellow mustard), green or red seedless grapes , if desired

ripe mango, red pepper, sweet onion, jalapeno peppers , seeds discarded, cilantro , to your liking (i love the stuff, so i use more), drizzle of olive oil, ground cumin (maybe less to start - it depends on how much you like that flavor), salt, shakes garlic powder (not garlic salt), grinds of fresh pepper

gone are the days where the bride and groom share a slice of a 3, 4, or 5 tier wedding cake. nowadays some people are opting for a more simple cake solution, yet they still want the elegance that a large tiered cake offers. enter on stage the simple yet elegant cupcake., versatile cupcakes are standing along side and, in some cases, replacing larger cakes these days. below are some helpful hints if you want to use cupcakes for the main cake at your wedding., tip #1 : arrangement, how you arrange your cupcakes is as important if not more important than the taste. everyone wants a breathtaking wedding cake at their reception so arranging your cupcakes to give this appearance is very necessary., my personal favorite way of arranging my cupcakes is to stack 4 or 5 boxes on top of each other to form a tree of sorts. i choose boxes that are approximately 4 to 5 inches high. i like 24 inch square boxes then 18 inches square then 12 inches then 6 inches square. this gives me a cupcake ledge of 3 inches when the boxes are stacked., decorate your boxes as you wish. beautiful paper wrapped around the boxes then a ribbon all the way around is a great decorating combination ., your wedding cake cupcakes can then be placed on the ledges and on top of the boxes for a beautiful arrangement for your wedding., arrangement idea for your wedding cupcakes is to place cupcakes underneath raised cake platters. larger cakes or more cupcakes can be placed on top of the platters., how your cupcakes taste and even how many different flavors you offer are both very important to the overall success of your wedding cupcakes. i think 1 of the best reasons to have wedding cupcakes instead of a large wedding cake would be that you can have many different kinds of cakes. not everyone prefers the same type of cake and frosting so having 2 or 3 different types of cake flavors would be ideal., three of my favorite flavors are vanilla , chocolate, and lemon cupcakes. these are a great combination for any special occasion that you may choose to serve cupcakes. you can either serve all of the different flavors in the same cups with the same decoration or you can use different cups and/or different decorations for each cake flavor you choose., skimp on the ingredients for your wedding cupcakes. fresh cupcakes made from your favorite cupcake recipes are always the best choice. boxed cake mixes just won tsp cut i for special occasion cupcakes. the same goes for frosting. make your frosting instead of buying it prepackaged from a grocery store. if you don tsp feel confident making your own, you could always buy some freshly made frosting from a local bakery., presentation is everything when dealing with weddings. you should make sure your cupcakes are just the right size so they are absolutely gorgeous when presented. the entire purpose of serving cupcakes at a wedding is to give your guests a small taste of a wonderful dessert. small is the key word here. you don tsp want cupcakes that are larger than an actual teacup. if they are, then they should be called mini cakes and not cupcakes., also, it would cost you a fortune to bake mini cakes for each of your guests. the right size cupcake will offer just the right amount of cake for each person attending and will also likely save you money., be careful not to err on the side of your cupcakes being too small. if your cupcakes are too small, you may run out of cupcakes before you guests sweet teeth are satisfied. you also run the risk of having too much frosting on a small cupcake which could ruin the overall taste of your wedding cupcakes., i ve found that the perfect size cupcakes are baked in 1/2 cup wells that i fill approximately 1/2 to 2/3 full of cupcake batter. make sure you carefully measure the cupcake batter each time you fill a well. this will make sure that your cupcakes come out of the oven all the same size., i hope that these tips will help you produce the most beautiful wedding cupcakes that anyone has ever seen! good luck

russet potatoes, skin peeled and cubed, bacon, chopped in 1/2 inch pieces, chopped carrots, chopped celery stalks, chopped onions, minced cloves of garlic, tb. coarsley ground pepper, tb better than bouillon , chicken stock seasoning in 3 cups of water or 3 cups of chicken stock, cream cheese, cubed and at room temperature ., heavy cream or milk (and you can use 2 tb butter mixed with 2 tb flour, fried in a pan and add 2 cups of milk to this, wisking well .. a cream sauce to be added to the finished soup for thickening added along with the milk) see comment below please.., before serving, taste your soup and at that time, you can add more pepper or salt. if you re serving the soup with a salty bread or with salted crackers, you do not need to add any salt. (there is enough salt in the bouillon seasoning and in the crackers, not to mention the bacon.)

roma tomatoes (washed and sliced thin or thick to your preference), garlic clove, minced (use fresh !), extra virgin olive oil (or a little less), salt, dried basil (not both!) or 1 tsp oregano (not both!), lemon , juice of

butter (1 1/2 sticks), chopped yellow onions, tart apples, cored and chunked, but not peeled (jonathan, winesap or granny smith), bulk breakfast sausage , with sage (or your favorite bulk sausage), coarsely crumbled cornbread, coarsely crumbled whole wheat bread or 3 cups multi-grain bread, coarsely crumbled french bread or 3 cups italian bread, dried thyme, dried sage, salt and pepper, to taste, chopped italian parsley, shelled pecan halves (do not chop), chicken broth (optional, for a more moist dressing)

refrigerated crab meat , claw is fine, cream cheese softened, minced onion, prepared horseradish, worchestershire sauce, drops of your favorite hot sauce (i use shakes not drops), old bay seasoning, chopped walnuts, paprika

claw crab meat, cream cheese room temp, shredded cheese ( i like a sharp cheese but use what you like), drops of your favorite hot sauce (you want some heat but not to take over the flavor), chopped raw peeled and devined shrimp, garlic minced, old bay seasoning, onion powder, fresh chopped parsley or 1 tsp dry, salt and pepper

twisted pasta salad, chicken, cooked and chopped, tri color rotini, italian salad dressing (your choice , i used good seasons), mayonnaise (not miracle whip), lemon juice, yellow mustard, onion, chopped, black olives, sliced, chopped celery

pasta (i use tri-color rotini for color), ranch dressing, bacon crumbles (please don tsp use immitation bacon bits! big chunks of bacon are best. if you make your own, blot it really well.), cheese crumbles (or chop your own into small bits - not shredded ), red and green bell pepper, chopped, red onion, chopped, options, chopped marinated artichoke hearts, chopped green or black olives, corn, sun-dried tomatoes, chopped, fresh or dried dill, garlic, black pepper, use your imagination

chicken ceasar salad, crumbed chicken, middle bacon, cos lettuce, iceburg lettuce (two lettuces are optional to buy already packaged), your choice) ceasar dressing - i like to use kraft, parmisan cheese grated/shredded (if you do not like parmisan substitue for your favourite cheese), eggs, oil

melt some butter in a frying pan ,then turn down the heat to low or medium low., breat 3 or more good fresh farm eggs(love the yolk on these),in a bowl., do not add any salt as the salt breaks down the albumen content and spoils the omelette., beat the eggs with an egg beater or pastry whip,and without 1 pause in the beating,pour into your frying pan., getting them into the pan as quickly as possible , so as not to separate, even slightly., cook slowly ., turn if desired,then salt and pepper to taste when served., top with your favorite things .

cool whip or store brand non dairy whipped cream, your favorite chocolate instant pudding mix (the darker the chocolate the better and try not to use milk chocolate it s too light in flavor), your favorite chocolate syrup (hersheys, bosco etc), cinnamon , shaved chocolate and mint leaf for garnish (optional)