107 optional shells Recipes

phyllo dough, shells (baked mini shells ), dark chocolate pieces or 9 oz chopped bars, whipping cream, brown sugar , packed, coffee-flavor liqueur or 1 tbsp brewed coffee, instant espresso powder, vanilla, cream cheese, unsweetened cocoa powder , for dusting, chopped chocolate-covered coffee beans (optional) or chopped dark chocolate (optional)

vegetable oil, onion, diced, carrots , cut into 1/2 inch thick half moons, japanese-style curry powder (s&b oriental brand recommended), garlic cloves, minced, low sodium vegetable broth, yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cubed, apple, peeled and finely grated, ketchup, vegetarian worcestershire sauce, miso, fresh shelled edamame (optional) or 1 cup frozen shelled edamame (optional), hot cooked white rice (hinode calrose brand recommended)

dry bow tie pasta, broccoli florets, minced onion, edamame, with pod shelled or 1 cup edamame, shelled, chopped celery, melted butter or 1/3 cup margarine, curry powder, pepper, salt or 3/4 tsp substitute, dry dry buttermilk, mayonnaise, ranch dressing (optional), shredded cheddar cheese (optional) or 1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese (optional)

chicken broth (if using canned dilute according to instructions, quantity depends on the size of your fire or fondu), crushed red pepper flakes (optional, more if you like ), shrimp, shelled and deveined, lean steak, fat removed and cut in paper thin slices, bean curd, 3 inches square,diced (optional), tomato, diced, fresh spinach, cut in bite-size pieces, chinese cabbage, cut in bite-size pieces, bean thread noodles, water, sriracha sauce, soy sauce, green onions, chopped in 1 inch lengths

olive oil, onion, finely chopped, potato, peeled and cut into small cubes, frozen shelled edamame , defrosted, vegetable stock, creme fraiche (optional) or 2 tbsp sour cream (optional), salt & freshly ground black pepper

pasta sauce, divided, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, shredded, parmesan cheese, grated, egg, beaten, italian seasoning (optional) or 1 tsp garlic powder (optional), cannelloni tubes, cooked (i always use fresh-made manicotti or cannelloni crepes shells), cooked chicken, shredded (optional)

instant dashi powder, see note, water, grated fresh ginger, shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and caps thinly sliced, shelled edamame (3 oz), firm silken tofu, cut into 1-inch cubes, water chestnuts, thinly sliced, baby spinach, low-sodium soy sauce, mirin, fresh lemon juice, scallion, thinly sliced, bonito flakes, optional see note

frozen shelled edamame (no need to thaw), olive oil, dried basil, crushed, cayenne pepper, seasoned salt (or sea salt), ground cumin, paprika, black pepper, option : jane s crazy mixed up salt for salt substitute

sour cream, frozen small filo pastry shells, thawed (see notes ), caviar or other fish roe (see notes), fresh chervil leaves or small sprigs fresh dill (optional), rinsed

old-fashioned oats, millet (optional; if not using , add an extra 1/4 cup oats), golden or other flaxseeds (optional), kosher salt, divided, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, honey, extra-virgin olive oil, divided, light brown sugar, raw almonds, coarsely chopped, raw shelled pumpkin seeds (pepitas), raw sunflower seeds, sugar, raisins, yogurt, sliced mangoes , papayas, or other fresh fruit

garlic and olive oil pasta roni, olive oil, butter, white wine, chopped onion, chopped zucchini, chopped yellow squash, chopped fresh mushrooms, italian-style diced tomatoes, frozen mussels, in shell, scallops (optional) or clams (optional) or shrimp (optional)

mayonnaise, chopped scallion, dijon mustard, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, capers, rinsed and chopped, jumbo shrimp, shelled and deveined with tails intact (about 1 to 1-1/4 lbs.), old bay seasoning, onion powder, oil, lemon wedge, for optional garnish, dill sprigs, for optional garnish

shrimp (deveined and shelled ) or 1 lb prawns, minced very fine (deveined and shelled), ginger juice, sherry wine, salt, egg white , unbeaten, msg, cornstarch, sesame oil, fat, from ham (optional) or 1/4 cup pork (optional), sesame seeds, toasted, sandwich bread, oil (for deep frying)

avocado, ripe, flesh removed and seed discarded, banana (can use 1 frozen ), pistachios, shelled (unsalted is best , but salted is fine), coconut milk, vanilla extract, orange blossom water (optional) or 1 tsp rose water (optional)

stale country bread, broken up into 3/4 inch chunks, fruity olive oil, salt and freshly ground black pepper, white wine, clams (about 40), well scrubbed, mussels (about 40), well scrubbed, clam juice or fish stock, cilantro, leaves only, garlic, shrimp (about 18), shelled, deveined , and cut into 1/2 inch pieces, free range eggs (optional), lightly beaten, cilantro sprigs, for garnish

avocado, mashed (minus shell & seed), green olives, chopped, green chili, chopped, parsley, diced, garlic clove, pressed, onion, diced, tomato, chopped, lemon juice, black olives, chopped, salsa, siracha hot chili sauce (optional) or 2 tbsp favorite hot sauce (optional)

olive oil, brown rice, dried yellow split peas, diced carrot, onion, finely diced, cinnamon, cumin, curry powder, vegetable stock, bay leaf, shelled pistachios (optional) or 1/3 cup cashew pieces (optional)

fat-trimmed boned pork loin, boned , skinned chicken breast, fresh thin chinese-style egg noodles or fresh angel hair pasta, fat-skimmed chicken broth, cooked beef balls (optional), thawed if frozen, shrimp, shelled and deveined, salt and pepper, sugar, sliced green onions, fresh cilantro sprigs, tientsin preserved vegetables (optional), toasted garlic oil