60621 potluck optional add ins Recipes

olive oil (i use enough oil to lightly coat the bottom of my pot), onion, chopped, garlic cloves, minced (or to taste, the more the better i use 6 extra large cloves), dried basil (rubbed between fingers to release flavor), dried oregano (rubbed between fingers to release flavor), crushed red pepper flakes (optional or adjust to taste), tomato paste (can use two cans for a thicker richer sauce if desired), whole roma tomatoes, undrained (break up with a fork before cooking, go ahead and use two cans if desired!), dry red wine (you may omit if desired but good to add in, can use white wine), sugar (optional or to taste), salt (or to taste, a good tomato sauce needs lots so don tsp be shy with the ), fresh ground black pepper (to taste)

oil, onion, chopped, chopped fresh garlic, green bell pepper, chopped, crushed red pepper flakes, chili powder (or use chipotle or to taste), paprika (or to taste), tomato sauce (can add in more), stewed tomatoes (with juice), salt, sugar, louisianna hot sauce (add in only if you like extreme spicy!), red kidney beans, drained and rinsed under cold water, bacon, cooked and finely chopped (optional, or use dryed smoked sausage, sliced), cooked rice

flank steak , thinly sliced crosswise (to make slicing earier, partially freeze the meat before slicing), chopped fresh garlic (or to taste), chopped fresh ginger, sesame oil, hot pepper flakes (i add in about 1/2 tsp or a little more), onion, sliced, mushroom (to taste), red bell pepper, thinly sliced, chicken broth (preferably low-sodium ), hoisin sauce, soy sauce (preferably low-sodium ), cornstarch, fresh snow peas, trimmed, angel hair pasta (cooked el dente, heat under hot water before adding the noodles into the hot wok) or 7 -8 oz use thin rice noodles, baby corn, drained and rinsed

flour, plus more for dusting, whole wheat flour, salt, baking powder, sugar (if you want sweet biscuits for breakfast, add 3 tbsp), whole milk (or half-and-half cream), add-ins (not included in ni), any spice (cinnamon or garlic powder, herbs, black pepper, etc.), grated parmesan cheese or coconut

lean pork loin, trimmed and cut into 1 inch cubes, salt, water, dried ancho chiles, garlic cloves, dried oregano, yellow onion, diced, vegetable oil, hominy, drained, chicken broth, corn tortilla chips (optional for garnish ), diced avocado (optional for garnish ), sliced radish (optional for garnish ), lime wedge (optional for garnish )

bisquick, milk, ground beef, onion, chopped, green pepper, chopped, chili seasoned stewed tomatoes, kidney beans, rinsed & drained, shredded cheddar cheese (optional) or sliced ripe olives (optional) or sliced green onions (optional) or sour cream (optional)

hot , cooked rigatoni noodles (boil in salted water until al dente . do not rinse with cold water.), prepared pizza sauce sauce, yellow or white onions, melted butter, tb lawry s garlic salt, tb garlic powder, shredded mozzarella cheese, fresh grated parmesan cheese, fresh spinach leaves (uncooked ) or 1 bundle fresh spinach, cleaned, dried

ears corn, husks and silk removed, water, milk, whipping cream , unwhipped (or use 1-1/4 cups milk), sugar (can use more ), butter (optional, add to the water)

yellow cake mix, instant vanilla pudding, sour cream, eggs, oil, warm water, chocolate chips (semi-sweet is what i use, but could use milk or dark ), chocolate chip (4 oz), butter, light corn syrup (if still too thick, add another 1/2 tbsp)

mayonnaise, dijon mustard, honey, fresh dill, chopped, vidalia onions, sliced or 1 large sweet onion, olive oil, butter, brown sugar, salt , to taste, black pepper , to taste, ground sirloin or 1 lb chuck, salt , to taste, black pepper , to taste, cheddar cheese, thick slices (a combo of yellow and white cheeses looks stunning), hamburger buns, toasted (use good quality buns), romaine lettuce, sliced dill pickles, ketchup, ruffles potato chip (optional, add them along side , or right into your burger for a nice crunch)

chicken, cut up, onion, sliced, sea salt , to taste, water, white basmati rice, onion, thinly sliced, butter, ground cardamom, ground cumin, fresh ground black pepper , to taste, healthy pinch saffron , soaked in 1 tbsp broth, carrot , cut into match sticks, dark raisin, chopped pistachios (optional, toasted in a dry frying pan ), blanched slivered almond (optional, toasted in a dry frying pan )

dried rice noodles , stick, vegetable oil, ginger, minced, lemongrass , paste, red chili pepper flakes, minced chicken, lime juice, fish sauce, fresh cilantro, chopped, fresh basil, chopped, green onions, chopped fine, jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped (optional, add with ginger), lime, to serve

bittersweet chocolate (not unsweetened and make sure it has at least 60% cocoa percentage), unsalted butter, at room temperature, eggs, at room temperature, granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, vanilla extract, brewed espresso (you can add more or you can just not add it at all.....regular brewed or instant coffee will do just), kosher salt, all-purpose flour

ground turkey, onion, chopped, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, taco seasoning, water, frozen corn (optional), zucchini (optional) or 1 yellow squash, chopped (optional), bell peppers (green, yellow, or red ) (optional) or 2 cubanelle peppers, chopped (optional), jalapeno pepper, chopped (optional), shredded cheddar cheese (optional) or shredded mozzarella cheese (optional) or shredded monterey jack cheese (optional)

butter, sugar, flour, egg, spoonfull jelly (if you would like a chocolate cake add in 3 tbsp cocoa powder, you can also make peanut butte) or jam (if you would like a chocolate cake add in 3 tbsp cocoa powder, you can also make peanut butte)

uncooked bacon, potatoes (peeled and sliced or chopped ), onion, finely chopped, mayonnaise, garlic powder, bacon drippings (or add in oil to bacon grease to make 1/4 cup), vinegar (use white or cider vinegar), white sugar, dried parsley, seasoning salt (or use 1/2 tsp white salt), coarse ground pepper (or to taste)

onions , coarsley chopped, green bell pepper , coarsley chopped, chopped fresh garlic, lean ground beef or 2 lbs chopped sirloin, tomato paste (or use 1 small can, can use 2 cans for a richer chili), jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped, chili powder (can add in more if desired), brown sugar, chili sauce, cumin (add in more if desired), dried oregano, seasoning salt and pepper (this need lots of salt!), bay leaf, dry red wine (can use more or less , but please add it in!), whole tomatoes (with juice, break up the tomatoes slightly with your hands before adding in), kidney beans, drained (can use more )

chocolate chips (1 1/2 bags), butter, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla, nuts or 1 cup candy canes, crushed ( add-ins ) or 1 cup dried fruit ( add-ins )