60621 potluck optional add ins Recipes

whole wheat flour, baking powder, salt, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg (optional, add to taste) (optional), ground cloves (optional, add to taste) (optional), banana (ripe and mashed ), honey, egg, milk, nuts (optional, pecans or walnuts recommended) (optional)

sweet onions, peeled and sliced thin into rings, eggs, buttermilk, all-purpose flour, seasoning salt (or regular salt, can use less than 1 tsp if desired), garlic powder, cayenne pepper (optional but good to add in, i use lots as we like extreme heat), cornstarch, dry breadcrumbs (preferably panko bread crumbs), oil (for frying )

eggs, baking powder (this will make the eggs fluffy), half-and-half cream, chopped green onions (or to taste, can use chives also), garlic salt (optional but good to add in), black pepper, butter or 2 tbsp margarine, chopped cooked ham, chopped green bell peppers, chopped tomatoes, fresh mushrooms, sliced (can use canned also ), shredded cheddar cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese

very cold heavy whipping cream (35%), sugar, pure vanilla extract (optional but good to add in)

lean ground beef (use you own favorite recipe and shaped into small meatballs see kittencal s italian melt-in-your-mouth meatballs), butter, minced fresh garlic (about 8-9 cloves), ground black pepper, cayenne pepper (or to taste), stewed tomatoes (pureed with juice), honey, brown sugar , packed, ketchup, soy sauce, cornstarch, seasoning salt (optional, you may need to add in if using low-sodium soy sauce and adjust salt to taste) (optional)

eggs, granulated sugar, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, all purpose flour, salt, baking soda, chopped, peeled apples, chopped pecans, caramel apple cake topping, in mixing bowl, beat eggs until foamy; gradually add sugar. blend in oil and vanilla. combine flour, salt and baking soda; add to egg mixture. stir in apples and pecans. pour into a greased 10 inch tube pan. bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour 15 minutes. cool in pan 10 minutes. remove to serving plate. pour caramal apple topping over warm cake.

red kidney beans, onion chopped, bell pepper chopped, jalapeno peppers chopped (optional), garlic minced, smoked sausage cut in 1/2 inch pieces, bay leaf, pork hambone, salt to taste, red pepper or cayenne to taste, black pepper to taste, water to cover beans cooked rice, wash beans. add in the crock-pot , the washed beans, onions, bell pepper, garlic, hambone, and bay leaf. pour enough water in the crock-pot so that the water is 2 to 3 inches above the beans. turn the crock-pot on low and cook overnight or 10 hours or during the day while at work. do not peak or uncover., early the next morning or returning from work, check and see if the water has been reduced. if further reduction of water is needed and generally it is needed, turn the cooker on high. smash some of the beans to thicken and cook 1 or two more hours; adding the smoked sausage in the last half hour of cooking. remove bay leaf and season to taste with salt and pepper., pour the entire mixture from the crock pot to a large heavy duty pot or black cast iron pot. smash some of the beans to thicken the gravy. cook to reduce the water and thicken the gravy. when the gravy is almost the consistency you want, add the smoked sausage, salt and pepper and remove the bay leaf. cook for 30 minutes. serve over rice and enjoy., scale this recipe to servings.

butter, room temperature, sugar, eggs, sour cream (low fat or full ), vanilla extract, all purpose flour, baking soda, salt, cocoa powder, dark chocolate, water, boiling, vanilla cream filling, all purpose flour, milk (low fat is fine ), butter (or trans fat-free shortening), granulated sugar, scraped vanilla bean or 1 tsp vanilla extract, whisk together the flour and milk and cook in a small saucepan over medium heat until thick. this will only take a few minutes. sir continuously to prevent the mixture from clumping and do not bring all the way to a boil. when thickened (consistency will be that of a thin pudding or custard), strain with a mesh strainer into a small bowl, cover with plastic wrap and let cool completely to room temperature., when the milk mixture is cool , cream the butter (or shortening) and sugar together in a medium bowl until light. add in the milk/flour mixture and the scraped vanilla bean seeds (or vanilla extract) and beat at high speed with an electric mixer for 7 minutes, until light and fluffy. scrape into a pastry bag fitted with a plain tip, or a large ziplock bag with the corner cut off, and set aside until ready to fill your cupcakes., chocolate buttercream frosting, butter, room temperature, unsweetened cocoa powder, powdered sugar, milk, vanilla extract, combine all ingredients in a large bowl and beat, with an electric mixer, until frosting is creamy, 3-5 minutes. add additional powdered sugar as needed to achieve a thick, but not stiff, frosting that is easy to spread. add additional milk, if necessary, to thin the frosting if it gets too thick.

sheet puff pastry (thawed ), cream cheese (softened ), dijon mustard, lemon juice, dried dill, smoked salmon (finely shaved slices), fresh grape tomatoes (sliced ), eggs (hard-boiled, halved & sliced ), carrot (sliced in 1/4 in coins & cooked crisp-tender to tender, your pref), canned asparagus spears (use green asparagus spears cut to 4-in length or cooked fresh asparagus cut to 4-in length), white onion (halved again & thinly sliced , may use boiler or pearl size thinly sliced in rings), capers (optional garnish ), dried parsley flakes (optional garnish )

warm water, divided, sugar, dry yeast (or use 1 small package yeast, for a quicker rise use 3 teaspoons), olive oil (must use , can use 4 tbsp if desired), salt, grated parmesan cheese (optional but good to add in), white bread flour, all-purpose flour (more if needed)

boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded to about half thickness, seasoned salt & freshly ground black pepper (can use white salt), garlic powder, all-purpose flour, cayenne pepper (optional but good to add in), butter, olive oil (more if needed), dry white wine, low sodium chicken broth, whole lemons , juice of, heavy whipping cream (35%), chopped fresh parsley, angel hair pasta (cooked only to al dente, 1 lb dry should be enough but you may use as much as desired), freshly grated parmesan cheese (use the real cheese!)

lean ground beef, onions, chopped, fresh minced garlic, celery, chopped, oil (optional), fresh mushrooms, sliced (optional), tomato paste (or to taste), seasoning salt (or to taste), black pepper, grated parmesan cheese (optional, but good to add in)

olive oil, shallot, diced, garlic cloves (or to taste), baby spinach leaves (i use way more), kosher salt (to taste), pepper, freshly ground (add to taste), balsamic vinegar (optional, add to taste. i use more )

cream together in a bowl until well blended, lipto cheese -or- if you cannot buy lipto you can substitute 8 oz. cream cheese -or- 8 oz. feta cheese, soft butter, thick sour cream, mash 2 anchovy fillets, capers and add to bowl with cheese mixture (optional), add to cheese mixture and blend ingredients thoroughly, chopped onion, prepared mustard, teas. paprika, caraway seeds smashed or bruised to release flavor, teas. salt

condensed chili beef soup, cream cheese, softened, sour cream, water, prepared mustard, worcestershire sauce, chili sauce (add to taste), hot pepper sauce, optional (add to taste)

lost bread, eggs, sugar, cornstarch dissolved in a splash of water, whole milk, freshly grated nutmeg, stale white bread or 6 slices thick cut stale bread, butter , for griddle pan, warm maple syrup , powdered sugar, cinnamon sugar and/or fresh berries for topping, three berry compote , recipe follows, preheat nonstick griddle or skillet over medium heat. beat eggs very well, add sugar and beat again. add cornstarch in water and beat that in, then add milk and nutmeg. coat bread thoroughly in egg-milk mixture. lightly butter hot pan with butter nested in paper towels. add bread to the pan and cook slowly, 3 or minutes on each side, 2 to 3 slices at a time. serve hot with your favorite toppings or three berry compote, three berry compote, sugar, lemon, juiced, water, strawberries, sliced, raspberries, blackberries, maple syrup or honey, combine sugar , lemon and water in a small sauce pot. over moderate heat, dissolve sugar into water. stir in fruit, coating it in sugar water and bring the fruit and water to a bubble. reduce heat and simmer 7 or 8 minutes. remove fruit with a slotted spoon to a serving dish and add maple syrup or honey to the pan. thicken syrup 5 minutes and pour over fruit. serve with french toast, pancakes or waffles.

lost bread , a.k.a. french toast, eggs, sugar, cornstarch dissolved in a splash of water, whole milk, freshly grated nutmeg, stale white bread or 6 slices thick cut stale bread, butter , for griddle pan, warm maple syrup , powdered sugar, cinnamon sugar and/or fresh berries for topping, three berry compote , recipe follows, preheat nonstick griddle or skillet over medium heat. beat eggs very well, add sugar and beat again. add cornstarch in water and beat that in, then add milk and nutmeg. coat bread thoroughly in egg-milk mixture. lightly butter hot pan with butter nested in paper towels. add bread to the pan and cook slowly, 3 or minutes on each side, 2 to 3 slices at a time. serve hot with your favorite toppings or three berry compote, three berry compote, sugar, lemon, juiced, water, strawberries, sliced, raspberries, blackberries, maple syrup or honey, combine sugar , lemon and water in a small sauce pot. over moderate heat, dissolve sugar into water. stir in fruit, coating it in sugar water and bring the fruit and water to a bubble. reduce heat and simmer 7 or 8 minutes. remove fruit with a slotted spoon to a serving dish and add maple syrup or honey to the pan. thicken syrup 5 minutes and pour over fruit. serve with french toast, pancakes or waffles.

lean ground beef, onions or 2 large , chopped, chopped fresh garlic, celery ribs, diced, green bell pepper (seeded and chopped , can use 2 small peppers), dried red chili pepper flakes (optional or to taste add in for some heat), beef broth or 1/2 cup water, tomato sauce, ketchup (or use bbq sauce), brown sugar (or to taste), cider vinegar, yellow mustard, chili powder, paprika, worcestershire sauce, seasoning salt (or to taste), black pepper (or to taste), flour (add in for the crock pot only), hamburger buns (sliced in half ), cheddar cheese (optional and to taste)