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boneless skinless chicken breasts, cream of mushroom soup, french onion soup, dry white wine or 1 cup chicken broth, fresh mushrooms (optional) or canned mushroom (optional)

peanut oil or 2 tbsp safflower oil, cumin seed (or 2 tsp of cumin powder), chopped fresh ginger, crushed red pepper flakes, onion, halved and sliced into half moons, canned crushed tomatoes (or diced tomatoes), salt and black pepper (oops i forgot the pepper), canned chick-peas, drained and rinsed, chopped cilantro (optional garnish )

extra virgin olive oil (evoo), basmati rice, chicken broth or 1 quart vegetable broth, dried bay leaf, lemon , zest of, ground coriander, ground cumin, ground turmeric, ground cardamom (optional), butter, head cauliflower, chopped, eggplant, peeled and chopped, red bell pepper, seeded and chopped, onion, thinly sliced, garlic cloves, chopped, diced tomatoes, drained (fire-roasted), chickpeas, drained, curry paste (mild or hot ), mango chutney, salt & freshly ground black pepper, scallions (chopped, for garnish ), fresh cilantro (a generous handful) or fresh parsley, chopped (a generous handful), almonds (optional) or cashews (optional)

white pearl onions (gold, red or white ), butter, flour, milk , heated until very hot, but not boiling (or 1 1/2 cups part and whipping cream), cream sherry or 2 tbsp dry white wine or 2 tbsp fresh stock, tabasco sauce, freshly ground nutmeg, salt, white pepper, chopped fresh parsley (to garnish ), fresh green peas (optional) or 3/4 cup frozen green pea (optional)

vegetable oil, water, vanilla extract, salt, instant coffee, granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, flour, ice cream (optional) or whipped cream (optional)

butter, softened, light brown sugar, sugar, all-purpose flour, rolled oats, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, eggs, vanilla extract, water, bittersweet chocolate chips or 4 oz bittersweet chocolate, chopped, semi-sweet chocolate chips, pecans (optional) or 1 cup walnuts, chopped (optional), crumbled chocolate cookies, chopped whoppers candy or 1 cup m&m s plain chocolate candy or 1 cup toffee pieces, etc

fresno bell peppers, diced (look like red jalapenos), minced garlic (2 cloves), onion, diced, olive oil, boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into small, bite-sized pieces, brown sugar, chili powder, curry powder, cinnamon, cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat ), zucchini, halved and sliced, roma tomato , cut into large hunks (or other low water variety), bell pepper, diced (i like orange best), chicken broth, spinach , torn into bite-sized pieces

white fish fillets, cut into nugget-sized pieces (tuna, tilapia or other seafood may be substituted), soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar (or substitute or peach nectar), white vinegar, wasabi paste, red pepper flakes, mirin rice wine (optional), panko breadcrumbs, sesame seeds, head iceberg lettuce, avocado, chopped, nori, chopped (sush seaweed), baby spinach leaves, button mushrooms, sliced, pickled ginger (optional), soy sauce, sesame oil, light vegetable oil, sugar (optional) or 1 tsp splenda substitute (optional), wasabi paste, ginger, grated, red pepper flakes

sweet onions (peeled and sliced or diced ), olive oil, garlic cloves, minced, ketchup, cayenne (optional), red pepper flakes, crushed (adjust for heat, i option for it!) (optional), paprika (smoked is a nice treat!i use 1/2 smoked and 1/2 sweet), vinegar, salt

boiling water, marsala, egg yolks, sugar, water, almond extract, heavy whipping cream , whipped, almonds, toasted and chopped (optional for garnish )

red onion, thinly sliced, balsamic vinegar (or red wine,or your favorite herb vinegar), salt & freshly ground black pepper, dark mustard, canned chick-peas (optional) or 1/2 cup kidney bean, rinsed and drained (optional), fresh herbs, your favorite (basil,oregano, thyme, rosemary,etc.), salad greens (approx. 10-12 oz. total ), extra virgin olive oil

vegetable oil, onion, halved and thinly sliced (about 2 1/2 cups), sugar, all-purpose flour, reduced-sodium fat-free beef broth (swanson recommended, 3 1/2 cups total), dry white wine or 1/4 cup dry vermouth, french bread , toasted (optional -- rub bread with garlic clove before toasting), swiss cheese, shredded

eggs, whole milk ricotta cheese, stirred to blend, unsalted butter, kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper, torn fresh basil leaf, italian bread, slices buttered with, butter, and toasted, tomatoes, cored and thinly sliced (optional, in season )

stale bread, crusts removed, milk, eggs, sugar or 3 tbsp substitute, raisins, sliced almonds (optional) or 50 g cashews (optional), vanilla extract, butter, apricot jam or 2 tbsp marmalade

water or 2 cups broth, of choice, homemade tomato sauce, cooked ground beef (optional) or 1/4 cup bulk cooked hot sausage (optional), salt, olive oil, dried oregano, romano cheese, uncooked rigatoni pasta or 2 cups penne

ground meat (beef, turkey, chicken, pork, venison), diced tomatoes, black beans, pinto beans, cabbage, chopped, onion, chopped, bell pepper, chopped, carrots, chopped (about a cup), corn, drained (frozen is good too), salsa (i use mild pace), beef base (see note ) or 2 -3 tsp bouillon (see note), taco seasoning mix (to taste), ranch dressing mix, chopped garlic , can use garlic powder, tomato juice (optional) or 1 cup vegetable juice (optional), green chilies, diced (optional), salt and pepper

california apricots in syrup, undrained, frozen pineapple concentrate, frozen coconut milk or 6 tbsp canned creme de coconut, light rum, light creme de cacao, ice cubes

oil (for frying ), curry paste (whatever kind you like), chicken breasts or 1/2 lb chicken thigh, cubed, frozen mixed vegetables , for stir fry, canned light coconut milk, potato starch (optional) or 1 tsp cornstarch (optional), salt