16 simple canned whole Recipes

potatoes, peeled and cut up, chicken stock or 4 cups water, onion, diced, salt, pepper, garlic powder (optional), evaporated milk or 1 (12 oz) can whole milk, butter (can use margarine if desired), water , to thin soup, if desired

whole branzino or black bass (1 lb.), filleted, skeleton and head saved in 1 piece, vietnamese or thai fish sauce, cornstarch, vegetable oil, sliced shallots (from about 3 large), minced garlic, diced fresh or canned tomatoes , with juice, fresh ginger (1 in. by 2 in.), cut into 1/4-in.-thick coins, thai or serrano chile, stemmed and sliced on the diagonal, lime juice, chopped fresh cilantro, toasted garlic

cooked canned chicken , in broth (reserve broth), iceberg lettuce , torn, pineapple tidbits (fresh is best ), red onion, sliced, tomatoes , sliced in two, tomatoes, whole, pecans , rough chopped, pecan halves, reserved chicken broth, plain nonfat yogurt, fat-free mayonnaise, fresh parsley, chopped, fresh mint, chopped fine

extra virgin olive oil, onion, peeled,and chopped into 1 squares (pretty big chunks), shredded fresh parmesan cheese, to top ,to taste (optional), sea salt (to taste), whole peeled canned plum tomatoes , with tomato juice and basil

whole kernel corn, sliced potatoes, sliced green beans, green peas, lima beans, tomato paste, minced garlic, salt, dried oregano, dried basil, dried thyme, bay leaf, black pepper, cubed beef or 1 lb chicken, uncooked rice, tomato sauce, water

butter beans, rinsed and drained (can substitue other beans), black beans (rinsed and drained ), frozen green peas, chopped red onion to taste, about 1/4 cup, fresh basil, shredded (i have used the freeze-dried, tastes like fresh, when fresh is unavailable), grape tomatoes (can use other tomatoes, chopped), cheese , cut into cubes or strips (smoked mozarella,etc., your choice) i like feta, olives of your choice, i like kalamata, sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, dressing, extra virgin olive oil, rice vinegar, sherry vinegar, dijon or whole grain mustard, sea salt, freshly ground black pepper

canned pears in light syrup (1/4 of whole pear), light syrup , from canned pears, simple syrup, lime , juice of, vodka, pear, slice (garnish ) (optional)

whole green chilies, neufchatel cheese (can use more depending on size of chilies) or 4 oz cream cheese (can use more depending on size of chilies), shredded cheddar cheese, your favorite salsa

canned garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained, whole-wheat flour, garlic, minced, wheat germ, chopped onion, soy sauce, salt, sour cream, salsa

diced onion, diced carrot, diced celery, garlic, peeled and halved, fresh thyme, kosher salt, ground white pepper, extra-virgin olive oil, whole chicken , rinsed well inside and out and patted dry, white wine, chicken stock or canned , low-sodium chicken broth

packaged coleslaw mix , use entire package, real mayonnaise , do not substitute, can use light, whole milk, blue cheese (optional)

olive oil, onion diced, garlic finely chopped, whole tomatoes, chopped canned chipotle chilies in adobo sauce, grain white rice, ground beef chuck, chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for serving, bread crumbs, egg beaten, ground cumin, kosher salt and black pepper

fresh okra, washed, de-stemmed, sliced (frozen can be substituted), onions, chopped, green bell peppers, chopped, tomatoes with juice (whole, chopped, or crushed), vegetable oil, water , can substitute chicken broth, garlic cloves, minced, celery (optional), ham seasoning, small diced, salt, pepper