60 suitable Recipes

fat-trimmed boned lamb shoulder or other cut suitable for stewing, rinsed and cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks, onions (8 oz. each), peeled and thinly sliced, garlic, peeled and minced, paprika and ground cumin, ground turmeric , ground cinnamon, and minced fresh ginger, cayenne, ground cardamom, fat-skimmed chicken broth, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, salt and fresh-ground pepper, fluffy couscous, pitted kalamata olives, chopped fresh cilantro, preserved lemons (garnish ), harissa (garnish )

leeks, cleaned and sliced into 1/2-inch pieces, washed well to remove all grit (this will be about 6-7 cups of sliced leek), red onion, minced, boiling water, olive oil (we use more in greece than what you re probably used to), tomato paste, arborio rice (suitable for risotto) or 1 cup carnarola rice (suitable for risotto), boiling water or 4 1/2 cups hot stock, minced fresh dill, lemon , juice and zest of, freshly-grated parmesan cheese, freshly-cracked black pepper

apples (suitable for pie i like spy), lemon , juice of, lemon zest, brown sugar (you could use up to 1 cup depending on the tartness of the apples), cornstarch, raisins (optional), toasted walnuts (or pecans) (optional), ground cinnamon, nutmeg, freshly grated, ground ginger, butter, cold, beates egg

bread , suitable for toasting, yeast extract , eg marmite, vegemite, cheese , eg cheddar

green or red apples (4-oz. size, about 2 1/4 in. at widest point), wood craft or caramel apple sticks, white candy chips or chunks , suitable for melting (not all kinds will melt), shortening, black licorice sticks (6 in.), cut crosswise into thin slices (optional)

olive oil, dried angel hair or capellini pasta, onion (8 oz.), peeled and chopped, garlic, peeled and minced, ground turmeric, fat-skimmed chicken broth, diced tomatoes, frozen artichoke hearts, thawed, dozen small clams in shells , suitable for steaming (about 1 lb.; optional), scrubbed, peeled, deveined shrimp (21 to 30 per lb.), rinsed, skinned halibut, rinsed and cut into 1/2-inch chunks, frozen petite peas, salt, lemon wedges

brandy (this is the key, so don tsp cheap out!), lemon juice, frozen lemonade concentrate, orange juice, white sugar (optional), red wine (dry ), triple sec, lemon, sliced thinly into rounds, orange, sliced thinly into rounds, lime, sliced thinly into rounds, apple, diced (optional), maraschino cherries, club soda (or suitable substitute)

grain white rice, water for fluffier rice or 1 1/2 cups for firmer rice suitable for making fried rice

corn kernels, red pepper, diced, eggs, beaten, sour cream , light is suitable, cheddar cheese, grated, salt and pepper

all-purpose flour, oatmeal, salt, splenda sugar substitute, softened light margarine, dates (suitable for baking), water, splenda sugar substitute

wheat flour tortillas, shredded lettuce, shredded carrot, onion, chopped, tomato, chopped, shredded cheddar cheese (or any kind you like ), olive oil, garlic powder, worcestershire sauce (use vegetarian version to make this recipe suitable for vegetarians.), salt and pepper

sweet almond oil, molecules in this oil make it a heavier oil best suited for heavy massage or for a very moisturizing cream or salve. sweet almond oil contains vitamins a, b1, b2 and b6 and a small amount of e. protects and nourishes the skin., apricot kernel oil, light weight oil suitable for massage. use in cream and lotion recipes. good for all skins, especially prematurely aged, sensitive, inflamed and dry. contains minerals and vitamins., avocado oil, heavy weight oil suitable for massage. use up to 1-fourth to a cream or salve base. contains vitamins a, b, and d and is rich in lecithin. penetrates the upper layers of the skin. has beneficial effect on dry skin and wrinkles., grapeseed oil, light weight oil suitable for light massage and is water-dispersible in the bath. contains vitamins, minerals and protein. good all around oil. grapeseed oil is not suitable for creams or lotions., hazelnut oil, oil suitable for light massage. perfect for base oil for creams. hazelnut oil is said to penetrate the top layer of the skin slightly, being beneficial for oily or combinations skins and effective on acne. it is stimulating to the circulation and also has astringent properties. contains oleic acid and a small proportion of linoleic acid., jojoba , refined colorless, jojoba is not an oil , but a liquid wax; excellent choice for many aromatherapy uses. most often used as the carrier oil of choice to use with essential oils. a must in all your cream and lotion recipes. it is very stable, having extremely good keeping qualities. useful oil in cases of acne., jojoba, golden organic, choose this jojoba for heavier creams, soap making and when you want extra moisturizing. less refined, it retains more vitamins and minerals than the refined. not quite as stable. jojoba contains myristic acid, which has anti-inflammatory properties., kukui nut oil, light to medium weight oil. new on the scene , this oil is wonderful for mature, aging skin. has a slight odor, which can be overcome by adding essential oils. not offensive. kukui nut oil is readily absorbed into the skin and leaves the skin soft and very moisturized. an excellent oil to add to your cream and lotion formulas., macadamia nut oil, oil suitable for massage. it is highly emollient and a good addition to your cream formulas. very nice feel to the oil when applied to the skin., olive oil, heavy weight oil suitable for massage. wonderful for salves, olive oil is emollient, soothing to inflamed skin. use regular, not extra virgin, unless the odor is not objectionable., sunflower nut oil, very light weight oil-perfect choice for bath oils. also excellent in lotions, as this oil is most readily absorbed into the skin. not suitable for massage due to absorption rate., essential oil blends for the bath and massage, lavender, lavender is calming as well as uplifting and can be safely used with children. it s sweet floral-herbaceous scent and balsamic-woody undertone may help to unwind at the end of a stressful day., lavender/rose geranium, two parts lavender to 1 part rose geranium. this recipe is meant to help calm your mind and lift your spirits. rose geranium has a rosy sweet scent and may be anti depressant and uplifting., eucalyptus blend, four parts eucalyptus 70/75 and 1 part tangerine essential oils. will help relieve cold symptoms, especially in the bath. add to a carrier oil/oils for muscular aches and pains. warming to the skin. fragrance is fresh and pungent., morning energizer, two parts lemon , 1 part rosemary, two parts tangerine. energize with this refreshing blend. a wonderful morning wake-up and summertime refresher.

chuck roast (or other cut suitable for slow braising), pork shoulder (or other cut suitable for slow braising), carrots, peeled and diced, allspice, bay leaves, onions, oil, beef stock, salt, pepper, mashed potatoes (prepared during the last 30 minutes of roasting time)

head fresh fennel (12 oz.), olive oil, onion (8 oz.), peeled and chopped, garlic, peeled and minced, chopped parsley, diced tomatoes, dry white wine, tomato paste, dried basil leaves, dried oregano leaves, red chile flakes, dozen clams in shell (suitable for steaming; discard any that are not closed), well scrubbed, cooked dungeness crabs (about 2 lb. each), cleaned and cracked, shrimp (24 to 30 per lb.), peeled and deveined, salt and pepper

fat-trimmed boned beef chuck or other cut suitable for stewing, all-purpose flour, vegetable oil, onion (8 oz.), peeled and sliced, garlic, peeled and minced, bay leaves, lemon juice, worcestershire, salt, sugar, paprika, pepper, ground cloves or ground allspice, dry red wine, fat-skimmed beef broth, skinned potatoes , scrubbed and cut into 3/4-inch chunks, carrots, peeled and thinly sliced crosswise, stalks celery (8 oz. total), rinsed and thinly sliced, boiling onions, peeled

sized parsnips, peeled and cut into sticks suitable for roasting, chicken or vegetable stock, onion, cut into quarters, runny honey, dried sage, double cream

chopped fresh basil leaves, chopped fresh cilantro, chopped parsley, minced shallots, minced garlic, boned and skinned opakapaka or rockfish, cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks, sea (large) scallops, rinsed and cut in half, shrimp (about 1 lb., 16 to 20 per lb.), peeled and deveined, herb broth or chicken broth, clams or mussels (pull off beards) in shells, suitable for steaming, scrubbed, maine , spiny, or rock lobster tails (about 1/2 lb. each), split in half lengthwise, or 6 to 12 shrimp (16 to 20 per lb.)

watermelon, flour, cornstarch (cornflour), egg whites, beaten, vegetable oil , suitable for deep-frying, powdered sugar