101 optional crusts Recipes

flour, divided, fast rising yeast (about 2 1/4 tsp), salt, very warm water, olive oil, basil (optional) or 2 tsp oregano (optional) or 2 tsp rosemary (optional), minced garlic clove (optional)

cinnamon graham crackers, melted butter (start with this, add more if necessary), sugar (optional) or splenda substitute, to taste (optional)

unsweetened coconut, flaked, unsalted butter, melted, boiled and mashed sweet potatoes, eggs, lite firm tofu, organic maple syrup, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground cardamom, crystallized ginger (optional garnish ) (optional)

warm water, yeast, sugar, all-purpose flour (more as needed or use half bread flour and half all purpose flour), olive oil (can use vegetable or canola oil), salt, sugar, fresh garlic (optional) or garlic powder (optional)

fresh breadcrumbs, butter or 3 tbsp margarine, melted, grated parmesan cheese, firm tomatoes, sliced, granulated sugar, salt and pepper, dried basil, garlic powder, green onions, chopped, eggs, beaten, half-and-half, grated swiss cheese, parmesan cheese, crumbled bacon (optional, for garnish )

cooked brown rice (shortgrain rice binds well), sesame seeds, tahini (see notes ), cornflour, oil, tamari (see notes ), butternut squash , pumpkins, ricotta cheese (optional) or 2 cups tofu (optional), oil, leeks , thoroughly washed, finely chopped, garlic cloves, finely chopped, turmeric, ginger, mustard, coriander, cumin, zucchini, finely diced, celery, finely chopped, green peas, hot vegetable stock (see notes ) or 1 cup hot water (see notes), arrowroot, cold water, tamari, to taste (see notes ), apple, cored and thinly sliced, cinnamon or nutmeg, to dust

olive oil, chopped onion, garlic, minced, green bell pepper, chopped, ground cumin, chili powder, fresh lime juice, cannellini beans, cooked chicken, chopped, chicken broth, mild green chiles, drained, egg, milk, butter or margarine, melted, cornbread mix (recommended : martha white brand cotton pickin or buttermilk), shredded cheddar, sour cream, optional, for garnish, salsa, optional, for garnish, fresh cilantro sprigs, optional, for garnish

refrigerated sugar cookies, instant butterscotch pudding mix, salt, dark corn syrup, milk, vanilla (optional), egg, pecan halves or 1 1/2 cups pieces, cream (optional) or 1 pint ice (optional)

flour, sugar, salt, canola oil, milk, eggs, all-purpose flour, white sugar, almond extract (vanilla works also), melted butter, pears, peeled, cored and sliced, cinnamon (optional) or 1 dash allspice (optional)

heads garlic, olive oil, salt , plus, more salt , to taste, fresh ground pepper , plus, more fresh ground pepper , to taste, idaho baking potatoes, cleaned, chopped fresh rosemary (optional) or 1/8 cup fresh thyme (optional)

bread flour, unbleached (unbleached all-purpose flour may be substituted), instant yeast, parmesan cheese, grated, garlic powder, powdered buttermilk (optional, for flavor only ), salt, olive oil, cool water (bottled is best , but tap will do), olive oil (for greasing pan ), marinara sauce (or your favorite pizza sauce), mozzarella cheese, shredded (your favorite blend of shredded pizza cheeses may be substituted), parmesan cheese, grated

yukon gold potatoes, eggs, milk, s/p, olive oil, divided, onion, sliced thin, chopped broccoli, chopped cauliflower, fresh goat cheese..optional...i go for it as i love cheese

grain brown rice, sesame seeds, tahini (see notes ), whole wheat flour or 1/2 cup cornflour, tamari (see notes ), olive oil, leeks , thoroughly washed, halved and finely sliced, garlic cloves, finely chopped, baby spinach leaves, roughly chopped, oil, extra, unbleached white flour, low-fat milk or 1 1/2 cups soymilk, tamari (see notes ), fresh ground black pepper , to taste, grated cheese (optional) or 1/2 cup pine nuts (optional)

russet potatoes, baked and chilled, horseradish (optional, but recommended !), oil, salt and pepper, salmon fillets

gluten-free all purpose baking flour, tapioca flour, sweet white rice flour, sugar, salt, xanthan gum, guar gum, vegetable shortening, butter or margarine, milk, lemon juice, amount egg or milk wash, sugar, optional for sprinkling on top, pie filling, tart red cherries or other fruit, cherry or other fruit juice, sugar, quick-cooking tapioca, almond extract

oyster crackers, ritz cracker (a generous handful), parmigiano-reggiano cheese, flat leaf parsley, chopped fresh chives, fresh thyme leaves, old bay seasoning, garlic powder (optional) or 1 tsp granulated garlic (optional), flour, for coating, eggs, beaten, splash heavy cream or half-and-half, extra-virgin olive oil, for frying (evoo), sole fillets or 4 tilapia fillets, rinsed and patted dry, salt and pepper, lemon wedge, for serving

butter, at room temperature, flaked coconut, ground toasted brazil nuts or 1 cup ground toasted filbert nut, sugar, butter, melted, cooled to room temperature, cream cheese, at room temperature, unsweetened crushed canned pineapple, drained well , 1/2 cup juice reserved, coconut rum, sour cream, sugar, eggs, at room temperature, slightly beaten, fresh pineapple, 1/2 cm thick (optional) or 2 slices canned pineapple (optional)

enjoy life snickerdoodle cookie, margarine (melted ), vanilla, brown sugar, coconut (optional) or 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)