19 simple classic Recipes

simple syrup, fresh lemon juice, whiskey, ice cubes, maraschino cherries for garnish

cognac, cointreau liqueur, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, ice

tequila, cointreau liqueur , triple sec or 2 oz another favorite orange-flavored liqueur, fresh lime juice , takes about 2 limes, simple syrup or 1/2 tsp sugar, lime, rounds (to garnish )

roasted , shredded rotisserie chicken, refrigerated pie crusts, vegetable oil, onions, chopped, stalks celery , cut crosswise 1/4-inch thick, chicken broth, evaporated milk, butter, all-purpose flour, dried thyme, dry sherry or white wine, salt and ground pepper, chopped fresh parsley, frozen peas and carrots, not thawed

pisco or brandy, lime juice (from about 2 limes), simple syrup (equal amounts of sugar and water heated until the sugar dissolves), egg white , optional, angostura bitters, ice for serving, orange slices, for garnish

sauza blanco tequila, dekuyper triple sec, fresh lime juice, simple syrup (equal parts water and sugar)

whole wheat lasagna noodles, lean ground beef, garlic, chopped, garlic powder, dried oregano , or to taste, salt and ground black pepper to taste, cottage cheese, eggs, shredded parmesan cheese, tomato-basil pasta sauce, shredded mozzarella cheese

yukon gold potatoes (or a mix of the two!) or 2 lbs red bliss potatoes (or a mix of the two!), diced celery, chopped chives, mayonnaise, dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, sugar, celery seeds, lemon juice (to taste), salt (to taste)

waxy potato, peeled and very thinly sliced, butter, melted, salt, fresh ground black pepper

basil leaves (fresh leaves only & firmly packed 2 cups), parmesan cheese (grated ), olive oil (i use extra-virgin), garlic cloves, pine nuts

lemon, balsamic vinegar, garlic clove, diced finely, salt and pepper

chili powder, ground coffee, ground cumin, brown sugar, cayenne pepper, kosher salt, black pepper, spareribs (2 racks) trimmed of excess fat, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, molasses, tomato paste

butter, room temperature , plus, butter, room temperature, vegetable oil, sugar, light brown sugar, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, salt, eggs, shredded carrots, ground toasted walnuts, pure vanilla extract, chopped toasted walnuts, coconut flakes, powdered sugar, simple syrup

sugar, water, fresh lemon juice - from about 6 lemons, water

lean ground beef, salt, pepper, eggs, soft breadcrumbs (or panko), herbs (fresh or dried , basil, marjoram, rosemary, sage, parsley or dill, etc.), bacon or 4 slices salt pork

olive oil, onion, peeled, carrot, peeled, garlic cloves, peeled, dried oregano, minced beef, tomato puree, worcestershire sauce, bay leaf, red wine, chopped tomatoes, milk, salt & freshly ground black pepper