60210 party optional ins Recipes

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

boneless skinless chicken breast halves, pounded an even 1/4-inch thick (may use chicken cutlets or tenders), italian seasoned breadcrumbs, olive oil, butter, fresh ground black pepper, button mushroom, thickly sliced (optional), lemon juice (or fresh lemon zest, chopped fine), dry white wine, fresh parsley, minced, frozen broccoli florets, fresh lemon wedge, optional to serve

boneless salmon fillets, leek, carrot, parsnip, cremini mushrooms, unsalted butter, softened, fresh garlic clove, fresh sage leaf (tightly-packed), lemon , juice of, fresh ground black pepper, salt, fresh chives, chopped finely, parchment paper (1 15x24 inch piece), dried thyme (optional) or 1/4 tsp fresh thyme (optional)

cumin seed, dried ancho peppers, habanero peppers (optional) or 1 scotch bonnet pepper, seeded and deveined (optional), short rib of beef, cracked black pepper, garlic cloves, peeled, salt, fresh lemon juice, whole tomatoes, undrained

potatoes (boiled tender, peeled & cubed), eggs (hard-boiled & chopped ), apples (peeled, cored & chopped ), gherkins (chopped ), onion (chopped , larger amt if desired), mayonnaise, sour cream, curry powder (or up to 1 tsp), lemon juice (optional as desired ), salt and pepper (to taste)

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

cornish hens (about 1 lb ea, washed & patted dry), butter (softened ), shallots (chopped ), fresh parsley (chopped ), grapes (seedless & halved, light green or a light color mix preferred), vermouth (white ), cornstarch, double cream (heavy cream), pine nuts (toasted ), salt and black pepper (to taste pref), watercress leaf (optional garnish ) (optional)

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

shrimp, fresh, coarse salt, preserved black beans , fermented (found in asian markets, food stores), garlic cloves, minced, ginger, grated, rice wine, ground pork (1/4 to 1/2 cup), soy sauce, chicken stock (optional, won ton or asian chicken powder), dark soy sauce, oyster sauce (no sweetened version, read label on bottle), tapioca starch, powder with 3-6 tbsp water (substitute cornstarch), eggs, slightly beaten with 2 tbsp water, scallions (spring, green onion), peanut oil, sesame oil

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 )

hot dogs (about 60), cheddar cheese, cut into small pieces (optional), caramelized onion (optional), egg, all-purpose flour , for work surface, frozen puff pastry, thawed, poppy sesame (optional) or mustard seeds (optional), mustard , for serving, ketchup , for serving

apricots , cut the fruits in half lengthwise and remove and discard the pits, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, unsalted butter, at room temperature, sugar, eggs, milk, lemon zest, finely grated, walnuts , pecans or 1/2 cup hazelnuts, coarsely chopped, honey (optional) or 2 tbsp apricot jam, for brushing (optional), firm but ripe peaches, peeled and halved, sugar, cornstarch, fresh lemon juice, ground cinnamon, vanilla bean , split lengthwise (optional)

all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, ground cinnamon, salt, egg, milk, vegetable oil, chopped dried apples (optional) or 1/4 cup cranberries (optional)

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)

olive oil (or as needed to cover the bottom of the saucepan), onion, finely chopped, red bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped (do not substitute green or yellow pepper), chopped sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil (can use more ), chopped fresh garlic (the more garlic the better!), crushed red pepper flakes (or adjust to suit heat level), dried basil (rubbed between fingers to release flavors), tomato paste, crushed tomatoes (or use two 14-ounce cans), tomatoes (do not drain), salt (or to taste), fresh ground black pepper (to taste), heavy whipping cream (or more to desired creaminess)

frozen rhodes regular white dinner rolls, butterscotch pudding (cook n serve variety), brown sugar, butter, chopped pecans (optional, but not optional for me...i use about 1 cup)

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

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