365 perfectly fresh Recipes

loaves cornbread (i use my perfect cornbread perfect cornbread), red onions , cut into 1 inch pieces, shallots , cut lengthwise into 6 ths, leeks, white and pale green parts only halved lengthwise and cut into 1/2 inch thick pieces, stalks celery, chopped, flat leaf parsley, packed, chopped, fresh sage leaf, chopped, fresh thyme leaves, chopped, unsalted butter, whole chestnuts , vacuum-packed or canned, chicken broth, divided

onion, chopped, bell pepper, chopped, extra virgin olive oil, garlic cloves, minced, mushrooms, sliced, penne pasta (or substitute similar pasta of your choice), ricotta cheese (i use part skim), pasta sauce (use your favorite. i love vodka sauce with this recipe), chicken breasts, cooked and chopped (i usually use rotisserie from store for convenience, unless i ve planned ahead), mozzarella cheese (or blend ( wonderful with the pre-shredded italian mix with mozzerella, fontina, romano, parmesan, a), black olives, sliced, parmesan cheese, grated (preferably fresh grated, not canned ), breadcrumbs (fresh are perfect, but canned are fine)

vegetable oil, garlic cloves, minced, red curry paste (maesri and thai kitchen brands are common), kaffir lime leaves, fresh galangal root, sliced into rounds (also known as kha), stalk fresh lemongrass, cut into 3-inch lengths , then cut in half lengthwise, low-fat chicken broth, chicken breast, uncooked, thinly sliced (1 extra large chicken breast is perfect), cornstarch, coconut milk (unsweetened ), straw mushrooms, drained (i prefer broken over whole ), fish sauce (nam pla), fresh lime juice, fresh cilantro, chopped (to garnish )

whole wheat pastry flour (i used regular whole wheat), salt, sugar, unsalted butter , cold, cut into pieces (i used smartbalance), sweet onion, link sausage (i used the oberley), frozen spinach, garlic cloves, black beans (drained and rinsed thoroughly), eggs, half-and-half, diced tomatoes, cheddar cheese (i used a white cheddar with chipotle- perfect for southwestern quiche), dried parsley (or 3 tbsp fresh , i only had dried), grated parmesan cheese (fresh ), seasoned bread crumbs (plain )

prebaked italian pizza crust, refrigerated light pesto or alfredo sauce, perfect poached shrimp, peeled, coarsely chopped jarred roasted red bell peppers, freshly grated parmesan cheese, loosely packed arugula, shaved parmesan cheese, freshly ground pepper

boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1-1/2 inch cubes ), all-purpose flour, cornstarch, egg, beaten, salt and pepper, oil (peanut is best), water, fresh orange juice, fresh lemon juice, rice vinegar, soy sauce, orange zest, grated, brown sugar (i think this is perfect, but may use 3/4 cup for less sweet), gingerroot, minced, garlic, minced, green onions, chopped, red pepper flakes (over the top using thai chili paste), cornstarch, water

hass avocadoes , perfectly ripe, kosher salt (to taste), lime juice, freshly squeezed, ripe roma tomatoes or 6 -8 sweet cherry tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped, a white onion, finely chopped, fresh cilantro stems, stemmed and roughly chopped

granny smith apples, peeled, quartered and cored, zest of 1 lemon, zest of 1 orange, freshly squeezed lemon juice, freshly squeezed orange juice, sugar , plus 1 tsp to sprinkle on top, all-purpose flour, kosher salt, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground allspice, perfect piecrust (see post), egg beaten with 1 tbsp water, for egg wash

pie shell, baked (see perfect pie crust, 9 or 10 inch), light cream cheese, low-fat milk, almond extract, sugar, fresh strawberries, halved, water , start with 1/4 cup, fresh strawberries , can be frozen, sugar, cornstarch, butter

mixed ground pork (any combo you want, some stores even have meatloaf mix already ground for you...that s perfect) or 1 1/2 lbs ground beef (any combo you want, some stores even have meatloaf mix already ground for you...that s perfect) or 1 1/2 lbs ground veal (any combo you want, some stores even have meatloaf mix already ground for you...that s perfect), chopped onion, white bread (crust removed ), milk, fresh parsley, chopped, garlic cloves, kosher salt, pepper, pecorino romano cheese, eggs, san marzano tomatoes , just look for it on the label (you can use regular...but san marzano taste amazing, brand i use is centro), onion, chopped, garlic cloves, fresh parsley or 1 tsp dried parsley, fresh basil or 1 tsp dried basil, fresh oregano or 1 tsp dried oregano

sweet almond oil, molecules in this oil make it a heavier oil best suited for heavy massage or for a very moisturizing cream or salve. sweet almond oil contains vitamins a, b1, b2 and b6 and a small amount of e. protects and nourishes the skin., apricot kernel oil, light weight oil suitable for massage. use in cream and lotion recipes. good for all skins, especially prematurely aged, sensitive, inflamed and dry. contains minerals and vitamins., avocado oil, heavy weight oil suitable for massage. use up to 1-fourth to a cream or salve base. contains vitamins a, b, and d and is rich in lecithin. penetrates the upper layers of the skin. has beneficial effect on dry skin and wrinkles., grapeseed oil, light weight oil suitable for light massage and is water-dispersible in the bath. contains vitamins, minerals and protein. good all around oil. grapeseed oil is not suitable for creams or lotions., hazelnut oil, oil suitable for light massage. perfect for base oil for creams. hazelnut oil is said to penetrate the top layer of the skin slightly, being beneficial for oily or combinations skins and effective on acne. it is stimulating to the circulation and also has astringent properties. contains oleic acid and a small proportion of linoleic acid., jojoba , refined colorless, jojoba is not an oil , but a liquid wax; excellent choice for many aromatherapy uses. most often used as the carrier oil of choice to use with essential oils. a must in all your cream and lotion recipes. it is very stable, having extremely good keeping qualities. useful oil in cases of acne., jojoba, golden organic, choose this jojoba for heavier creams, soap making and when you want extra moisturizing. less refined, it retains more vitamins and minerals than the refined. not quite as stable. jojoba contains myristic acid, which has anti-inflammatory properties., kukui nut oil, light to medium weight oil. new on the scene , this oil is wonderful for mature, aging skin. has a slight odor, which can be overcome by adding essential oils. not offensive. kukui nut oil is readily absorbed into the skin and leaves the skin soft and very moisturized. an excellent oil to add to your cream and lotion formulas., macadamia nut oil, oil suitable for massage. it is highly emollient and a good addition to your cream formulas. very nice feel to the oil when applied to the skin., olive oil, heavy weight oil suitable for massage. wonderful for salves, olive oil is emollient, soothing to inflamed skin. use regular, not extra virgin, unless the odor is not objectionable., sunflower nut oil, very light weight oil-perfect choice for bath oils. also excellent in lotions, as this oil is most readily absorbed into the skin. not suitable for massage due to absorption rate., essential oil blends for the bath and massage, lavender, lavender is calming as well as uplifting and can be safely used with children. it s sweet floral-herbaceous scent and balsamic-woody undertone may help to unwind at the end of a stressful day., lavender/rose geranium, two parts lavender to 1 part rose geranium. this recipe is meant to help calm your mind and lift your spirits. rose geranium has a rosy sweet scent and may be anti depressant and uplifting., eucalyptus blend, four parts eucalyptus 70/75 and 1 part tangerine essential oils. will help relieve cold symptoms, especially in the bath. add to a carrier oil/oils for muscular aches and pains. warming to the skin. fragrance is fresh and pungent., morning energizer, two parts lemon , 1 part rosemary, two parts tangerine. energize with this refreshing blend. a wonderful morning wake-up and summertime refresher.

canola oil, plus more for grilling the cakes, spanish onion, finely diced, garlic, finely chopped, dry white wine, shrimp stock ( chicken stock or vegetable stock can be substituted), white stone-ground cornmeal, salt, freshly ground black pepper, ears perfectly grilled corn , kernels removed, ears perfectly grilled corn , kernels removed, poblano chiles, grilled, peeled, seeded and finely diced, red onion, finely diced, limes, juiced, honey, canola oil, chopped fresh cilantro leaves, salt, freshly ground black pepper

shrimp, white pearl onions (frozen are perfect, they are soft, easy to skewer and cook quickly, 2 boxes will be around 24 onions), unsalted butter, mango, pureed, fresh minced ginger, cilantro, fine chopped, kosher salt, ground black pepper

linguini, sea scallops, salt and freshly ground black pepper, extra-virgin olive oil , plus some for drizzling, butter, divided, garlic, chopped, shallot, finely chopped, crushed red pepper flakes, springs fresh thyme, leaves removed and chopped, dry white wine, seafood stock or clam juice, leaves fresh basil, shredded or torn, chopped flat-leaf parsley , a handful, lemon , zested and juiced, baby arugula or any mixed greens, grape or cherry tomatoes, cut in 1/2, drizzle extra-virgin olive oil, splash balsamic vinegar, salt and freshly ground black pepper, strawberries, split of champagne, perfect for 2

betty crocker suddenly salad classic pasta mixed salad greens, olive oil, fresh lemon juice, mccormick perfect pinch mediterranean herbs (or all purpose greek seasoning), coarsely chopped cucumbers, crumbled feta cheese (4 oz), grape tomatoes, quartered, chopped red onion, chopped fresh flat leaf parsley, chopped fresh mint leaves, garlic-flavored croutons, pitted black olives, sliced in half

olive oil, onion, diced, red pepper, diced, carrot, diced or shredded, garlic, minced, chili powder, ground cumin, whole or chopped tomatoes, broth (vegetable, chicken, tomato juice or water), black beans, ear corn , kernels removed, coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper, perfect microwaveable rice , recipe follows, grain rice, water or stock, butter or oil, salt and freshly ground black pepper

olive oil, sweet italian sausage (ground beef or pork sausage can be used if italian sausage is not available), diced onion, diced green pepper, minced garlic cloves, spaghetti sauce (or 4 cups of in search of the ultimate spaghetti/pizza/pasta sauce), minced fresh basil (1 tsp if using dry ), oregano, mccormick spicy steak seasoning (omit if using spiced italian sausage or you do not want it kicked up a notch ), no-boil lasagna noodles , or, homemade fresh lasagna noodles (perfect egg pasta), egg, ricotta cheese (in a pinch cottage cheese, with the excess milk drained off can be used, or make your own recipe #34), shredded mozzarella cheese (in mexico , asadero or chihuahua can be used), parmesan cheese (cotija, also called queso anejado can be used)

chinese egg noodles ( i have found that using whole wheat spaghetti noodles work as well. i also usually throw in the whole box of pasta with this same amount of sauce and it s perfect), sesame oil, peanut oil, green onions , thinly sliced on the diagonal, fresh ginger, minced, garlic cloves, minced, red chili paste, brown sugar, creamy peanut butter, rice vinegar, soy sauce, water, toasted sesame seeds, fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish