175 salsa optional Recipes

swiss chard leaves, stems removed and leaves steamed so they are plyable, raw rice, cooked, fine chopped mushroom, onion, finely chopped, shallot, fine chopped, sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, finely chopped, garlic , finely chopped (optional 1/4 tsp dried oregano (use fresh chopped, 1 tsp), dried cilantro (use fresh, chopped , 1 tsp), pine nuts, toasted, hot mixed spice (piri-piri, mrs dash hot, denzel s goumet hot - your favorite), your favorite salsa (fresh is best ), parmesan cheese, grated

ground beef, cooked and drained, chili-ready tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, salsa con queso (we used pepperjack), baked beans, corn, drained, taco seasoning, sour cream (optional), shredded cheddar cheese (optional) or muenster cheese (optional)

cooked brown rice, salsa, ground cumin, canned refried beans, frozen corn kernels, thawed, canned green chili peppers, mild, diced, chili powder, frozen chopped spinach or 10 oz collard greens, thawed and set to drain in a strainer over a bowl, low-fat shredded cheddar cheese, divided, cilantro, fresh, chopped (optional, for garnish )

red onion, green bell pepper, beef stock, grain white rice, extra lean ground beef, frozen corn, water, taco seasoning, fresh salsa (not from a jar), fresh coriander (optional topping )

boneless beef chuck roast, montreal brand steak seasoning, frozen mango chunks, red bell peppers, sliced into 1/2-inch strips, onion, sliced, chipotle salsa (pace makes a great 1!), mango nectar, hot cooked orzo pasta (optional) or egg noodles (optional)

water, bulgur, chipotle chile in adobo , chipotle pepper separated from 1 tsp sauce and diced (any remaining chipotle peppers and sauce reserved for another use), chorizo sausage (optional), plain yogurt, lime , juice of, tortilla chips , multi-grain preferred, cheddar cheese, shredded, divided, iceberg lettuce, shredded, tomato, chopped, avocado, peeled and chopped, scallions, chopped, cilantro, chopped (optional for garnish ), salsa (optional)

shredded cooked turkey (or chicken or beef!), cooked vegetables, cheddar cheese, mexican blend cheese (optional) or 1/2 cup add more cheddar cheese, salsa (or more to taste), cumin, chili powder, hot sauce (optional), tortillas

whole wheat macaroni, textured vegetable protein (tvp), dried onion flakes, dried parsley flakes, chili powder, cumin, dried oregano, dried basil, dried chili pepper flakes, salt (optional, i don tsp usually add this ), olive oil, onion, chopped, red pepper, chopped, green pepper, chopped, mushroom, chopped, garlic clove, minced (litre like loads of garlic), tomatoes (i prefer stewed ), water (beef or chicken or vegetable) or 2 cups broth (beef or chicken or vegetable), frozen peas or 1 cup frozen corn, hot sauce (optional) or 1 tbsp jalapeno, chopped (optional), baby spinach, fresh cilantro, chopped (corriander), salsa, cheese, grated (optional)

crabmeat, cooked and roughly chopped, mayonnaise (half fat is good ), green onion, thinly sliced, corn kernel, fresh cooked or canned, bocconcini , cut into 1/2 slices, tortillas, butter, melted or 2 tbsp olive oil, seafood cocktail sauce (optional) or 1/2 cup salsa (optional)

bread, cheese of choice, peppers of choice, salsa of choice (option)

manicotti , cooked only until firm-tender, ground beef, onion, chopped, fresh minced garlic, dried oregano, dried chili pepper flakes (or to taste, add in if you like spicy) (optional), green bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped, seasoning salt, pepper, grated parmesan cheese, chili powder (or to taste), cumin (or to taste), prepared salsa (medium heat or spicy ), sour cream, grated parmesan cheese, cheddar cheese, shredded (or to taste), head lettuce, tomatoes, chopped, green bell pepper, seeded and chopped

ground beef, breadcrumbs, taco seasoning mix, chopped onion, chopped green pepper (optional), enough oil to fry meatballs, salsa, cooked rice, mexican blend cheese (optional) or 3 cups taco blend cheese (optional)

vegetable oil, firm tofu, drained, chopped onion, diced bell peppers (mixed colors is nice ), jalapeno, minced, garlic cloves, minced, salt, cumin, coriander, chili powder (to taste), lime, tortillas or 2 cups cooked rice, salsa (for serving), chopped scallions (optional) or cilantro (optional)

sour cream, salsa (i use pace picante), head of lettuce, chopped (or mixed salad greens to taste), roma tomatoes, chopped, onion, chopped, pitted olives, drained and finely chopped (can size is approximate), roast beef, cooked and finely chopped (i used leftover roast) or 1/2 lb lean ground beef, cooked, drained and cooled, cheddar cheese, shredded, red kidney beans (optional, can size is approximate ) or 1 (15 oz) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed (optional, can size is approximate), doritos, crushed (i used equal amounts of nacho cheese, spicy nacho and black pepper jack flavors to equal 1 bag)

cooked trout (smoked , bbq d, pan fried, etc.), chopped bell pepper (any color ), seeded chopped jalapeno pepper, chopped onion, chopped mushroom (about 2 large), chopped ham (i used prosciutto) or 2 -3 oz uncooked bacon (i used prosciutto), vegetable oil, butter, garlic salt, lemon pepper, eggs, beaten, seasoning salt, shredded monterey jack cheese, salsa (for topping (optional) or hot sauce (for topping (optional)

butter, onion, finely chopped, chopped red bell pepper, chopped green bell pepper, garlic, minced, all-purpose flour, chicken stock, whole milk, heavy cream, sharp yellow cheddar cheese, grated (about 4 cups), salt, cayenne pepper, crumbled bacon , salsa, or creme fraiche, chopped parsley leaves, optional for garnish

a bag fusilli, cooked (use a 16 oz bag), green pepper, sliced thin, red pepper, sliced thin, chopped onion, minced garlic clove, fresh mushrooms, sliced, chopped spinach (optional) or 1 cup kale (optional), olive oil, salsa, tomato (whole or chopped ), italian seasoning (or oregano or basil), grated parmesan cheese, leftover turkey, in small pieces, salt and pepper

lean ground beef, chorizo sausage (optional), stew meat (optional), onions, diced, garlic cloves, tomato juice, water, chipotle chiles in adobo, green peppers , chunked (optional), chili powder (to taste), ale (optional), cocoa (optional), strong black coffee (optional), salsa verde (optional), dark red kidney beans (i prefer to use a mixture of kidney black pinto, and red beans), fresh cilantro (optional), sugar (to even out the acidity), masa corn flour (optional) or 2 tbsp flour (optional), water (optional)