51 substitute simple Recipes

fresh figs, halved, mascarpone cheese, agave syrup (may substitute honey), salt, nutmeg (optional)

whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ground ginger, nutmeg, egg beaters egg substitute, sweet potato (mashed ), sugar-free maple syrup

whole potatoes (6 or 7 bakers), hard-boiled eggs, cooled and peeled coarsely chopped, sliced olive (optional), chopped sweet onion (may substitute green onions), chopped banquet dill pickles (may use other dills but i prefer banquet), stalks celery, chopped (or sliced, again optional), mayonnaise (use less if you prefer ), yellow mustard (to taste), tabasco sauce (optional)

cold water, chopped white onion, ground cumin, ground chili powder, ground black pepper, chopped basil, salt or 1 tsp substitute, zucchini with italian-style tomato sauce, tomato sauce, cooked white rice, cooked cubed pork (optional) or 1 -2 cup beef (optional) or 1 -2 cup venison (optional) or 1 -2 cup elk meat (optional) or 1 -2 cup buffalo (optional), pam cooking spray, aluminum foil

frozen collard greens, ham bouillon cube , optional, betty crocker golden corn muffin mix, sweet potato, lean cuisine macaroni and cheese mix, sweet tea, brummel & brown margarine spread, harvest frozen apples, oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, unsalted butter, melted (no substitutes), vanilla ice cream (haagen-dazs is best!)

bulk italian sausage (or substitute ground beef or pork), onion, chopped (1/2 cup), italian-style tomato sauce, dried basil leaves, salt, shredded mozzarella cheese (8 oz), part-skim ricotta cheese, grated parmesan cheese, uncooked lasagna noodles

while acorn squash, seeded, cut 8 slices, salt or 1 1/2 tsp substitute, garam masala, brown sugar (optional) or 2 tsp splenda granular (optional), olive oil, aluminum foil

olive oil, onion, diced, red pepper, diced, carrot, diced, garlic, minced, chili powder, cumin, tomatoes, diced, vegetable broth or 1 cup tomato juice, black beans, fresh ear corn , kernels removed (can substitute canned corn), salt & fresh ground pepper, chopped fresh cilantro (optional), cayenne pepper (optional)

lean beef chuck, olive oil, onions, finely chopped, carrot , sliced into coins, yeast extract (i use vegemite) or 1 tsp vegetable stock cube (vegemite is not gluten-free, if this is important, substitute it), boiling water, tomato paste, potatoes, diced, celery, chopped , including leaves if fresh, button mushrooms, washed and halved if large, bay leaves, ground black pepper, salt (optional), fresh parsley, to garnish

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

white whole wheat flour (sub a quarter unbleached all purpose for a lighter cookie), baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg (optional, but gives more oomph ) (optional), salt (optional), non-hydrogenated margarine, softened (earth balance), brown sugar , packed, raw sugar, pure vanilla extract, ener-g egg substitute (1 1/2 tsp ener-g plus 2 tbsp warm water), organic old fashioned oats (instant works alright too), raisins

whole head of garlic, halved to expose yellow interior, onion, sliced, butter, olive oil, mccormick mixed italian herbs (or use a pinch of rosemary, basil & thyme), dried chili pepper flakes (if desired, substitute to red pepper flakes), tomatoes, quartered, cheek red capsicum, halved, baby spinach, chopped coriander, tomatoes, chicken stock, cracked black pepper, salt, mozzarella cheese or 1/4 cup gruyere cheese, white bread

leeks (not too big - may substitute green onions), asparagus spears, green pepper, yellow peppers or 1/2 orange bell pepper, zucchini, roma tomatoes, head broccoli, fresh basil leaf, dried tarragon (or substitute fresh tarragon), extra virgin olive oil, kosher salt, fresh ground pepper, goat cheese or 4 tbsp softened brie cheese

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

frozen berries , particaly defrosted, flour, sugar substitute, low-fat granola (1 cup.)

ground beef, chopped onion, olive oil, black beans, low-sodium tomato sauce, low-sodium tomatoes, salt free chili powder, splenda sugar substitute, reduced sodium ketchup

prepared horseradish, nonfat sour cream, mayonnaise substitute (i use fat-free smart beat. it tastes great and is actually healthy for your heart.)

chicken breasts or thighs, skinned , boned, cut into bitesized pieces, andouille sausage, sliced diagonally, diced spiced tomatoes, garbanzo or kidney beans (or 1 of each), head cabbage, diced, garlic (diced or smashed, or substitute 1 tbsp garlic mash from jar), onion, diced, sauteed (optional), frozen vegetables (optional - i like corn ), rice (optional, leave out to reduce carb load), water to taste, more needed if rice added