61878 party optional add ins Recipes

arborio rice (basmati could substituted), sweet peppers (or just about any other vegetable you can think of, except potatoes and corn) or 2 cups onions (or just about any other vegetable you can think of, except potatoes and corn) or 2 cups mushrooms (or just about any other vegetable you can think of, except potatoes and corn) or 2 cups zucchini (or just about any other vegetable you can think of, except potatoes and corn) or 2 cups carrots, chopped (or just about any other vegetable you can think of, except potatoes and corn), shrimp (optional) or 1 cup chopped chicken (optional), instant clear broth (flavour depends on your choice above) or 1 bouillon cube, water, white wine (optional), oil, parmesan cheese, minced garlic, pepper, basil, oregano, fresh ground black pepper

roasted red peppers packed in oil, sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, spaghetti (i use creamette), sweet onion (diced small), yellow squash (diced small), zucchini (diced small), celery (diced small), green bell peppers (diced small) or 1/2 cup red bell pepper (diced small), garlic salt, butter, salt & pepper, shredded parmesan cheese

garlic and herb couscous mix (or any flavor you prefer), tomatoes, cut in half, pitted kalamata olives, halved, mixed bell peppers (green, red, yellow , orange), diced, cucumber, sliced and then halved, parsley, finely chopped, crumbled feta cheese, greek vinaigrette salad dressing

mayonnaise, sour cream, curry powder, apple, finely chopped, lemon juice, cooked chicken breasts, shredded, chopped celery, seedless green grapes, halved, chopped pecans, crushed pineapple in juice, undrained

frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained and squeezed dry, artichoke hearts, drained and chopped (do not use marinated artichoke hearts or it will be too sour or tangy), garlic cloves, minced, alfredo sauce , found in the refrigerator section (like buitoni from contadina), mayonnaise, sour cream, cream cheese, softened, lemon juice, parmesan cheese, freshly grated, monterey jack cheese, freshly grated, salt and pepper, tortilla chips or baguette, cut in slices

soy sauce, brown sugar , packed, apricot jam, ground ginger, garlic cloves, pressed, chicken breasts, boneless skinless cut into 1-inch lengths, green onions, cut into 1-inch lengths, skewers, soaked in water

red potatoes (i peel about half and leave the peel on half and cut into quarters ), cream cheese, sour cream, garlic salt, salt, ground black pepper, butter (divided with 2tsp in the potatoes and the other 2tsp dotting the top of the casserole before baking), milk (if potatoes seem too dry for your tastes) or sour cream (if potatoes seem too dry for your tastes)

italian dressing (i used store bought to make this easy, but you can make your favorite as well), garlic, minced, capers (mashed , just use a fork to mash them), salami, sliced 1/8-inch thick cut into cubes, cheese filled tortellini, cooked and drained (i prefer spinach), water-packed artichoke hearts, cut in quarters, not too small, tomatoes, stuffed green olives (i love the ones with anchovies or olives, but use your favorite_), peppadew pepper, mozzarella cheese , balls, pepperoncini pepper, sopressata, prosciutto, cocktail onion, mushroom, parmesan cheese, fresh basil

jello gelatin (any flavor ), boiling water, cold water, sugar, water, lemon juice, pineapple juice, crushed pineapple, bananas , crushed in blender, ginger ale

uncooked rotini pasta, cubed cooked chicken, sliced celery, green onion, snow pea pods, trimmed and halved crosswise, green seedless grapes, halved, pineapple chunks in juice, drained , reserving liquid, toasted slivered almonds, mayonnaise or 1 salad dressing, fresh grated gingerroot (she used the paste), garlic salt, pineapple juice, soy sauce, honey

shrimp, raw shelled deveined and tails removed, balsamic vinaigrette, bacon, cut in half, pickled jalapeno pepper, mayonnaise, chili sauce, sweet pickle relish, roasted red pepper

penne pasta (750 g), fresh grated parmesan cheese (both usually available in deli) or 1/2-1 cup asiago cheese (both usually available in deli), extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, dijon mustard, garlic cloves, minced, salt, fresh ground black pepper, sliced salami (optional), kalamata olive, pitted (or other good quality olives), tomatoes, green pepper, chopped, chopped fresh basil

roasting chickens, cut in parts, paprika, salt, margarine or 1/4 lb butter, onions, sliced, dark brown sugar, soy sauce, soy sauce, blanched almond, margarine or 1/8 lb butter

ground beef ( 70/30 or 80/20 meat/fat mix ), some fat is needed so you don tsp want an overly lean beef mix, dry unflavored bread crumbs , or if italian flavor then reduce other spices and herbs in recipe, eggs, fresh parsley chopped, grated parmesan cheese or cheese mix like romano, parmesan and asagio, tomato product ( ketsup,or tomato sauce,), powdered garlic ,( or use real garlic minced ! ) basil, or italian seasoning,salt, black pepper, qt home made tomato or marinara sauce or favorite jarred tomato sauce, more if desired

pork shoulder, cut in 1-inch pieces, flour, salt, pepper, vegetable oil, celery, sliced, green pepper, cut in 2-inch strips, onion, sliced, pineapple tidbits, undrained, catsup, prepared mustard, worcestershire sauce, cooked rice

flour, icing sugar, butter or 1/2 cup margarine, eggs, brown sugar, flour, baking powder, salt, vanilla, coconut, maraschino cherry, cut in half, walnuts, chopped

garlic and herb couscous mix (or any flavor you prefer), tomatoes, cut in half, pitted kalamata olives, halved, bell pepper, diced (green, red, yellow , orange), cucumber, sliced and then halved, parsley, finely chopped, crumbled feta cheese, greek salad dressing