26 super option Recipes

eggs, shredded zucchini, vanilla (optional) or 1 tsp almond extract (optional), butter, melted, chocolate chips (optional) or 1/2 cup peanut butter chips, and (optional) or 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional), chocolate cake mix (any can be used), sugar (may use less as reported by some but we like sweet)

flour, divided, fast rising yeast (about 2 1/4 tsp), salt, very warm water, olive oil, basil (optional) or 2 tsp oregano (optional) or 2 tsp rosemary (optional), minced garlic clove (optional)

chicken sausage (maple flavor preferred), chopped onions, chopped green bell pepper, garlic cloves, minced, ground sirloin, chopped jalapeno, chili powder, brown sugar, ground cumin, tomato paste, dried oregano, fresh ground pepper, thyme, red pepper flakes (optional), salt, bay leaves, fruity red wine, whole tomatoes, undrained and coarsely chopped, kidney beans, drained, shredded cheddar cheese (optional), red onions (optional) or 1/4 cup green onion (optional)

onions, sliced, olive oil, kale (use any mixture of greens you like- , beet greens, whatever you have- i used a mix of , bok cup), fresh parsley, fresh spinach, carrots, diced, arborio rice, vegetable broth (or stock, can use chicken), water (optional, add to your taste ), nutritional yeast, cayenne

blueberries, frozen, orange juice, broccoli floret, soy yogurt (plain and unsweetened - or you could try vanilla), banana, very ripe, cinnamon, honey (optional) or 1 tbsp other liquid sweetener (optional)

water, green tea bags, mint-flavored herbal tea bags, cranberry juice, chilled, ice cube, fresh mint leaves (optional) or fresh cranberries (optional)

unflavored gelatin (from a 1/4-oz envelope), smoked salmon, coarsely chopped, reduced-fat sour cream or 1 1/4 cups sour cream, fresh lemon juice, coarse salt, fresh dill (optional) or capers, for garnish (optional), crackers , for serving or baguette, slices for serving

all-purpose flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, unsweetened cocoa powder, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, eggs, cabernet sauvignon wine, dried cherries (chopped ), cream (lightly sweetened ), dried cherries (chopped ), cinnamon (as garnish) (optional) or 1 tbsp cocoa powder (as garnish) (optional)

lean ground beef, fat-free refried beans, salsa, taco seasoning (i like the hot 1!), shredded low-fat cheddar cheese, tortilla chips (you can use fat free!), shredded lettuce (optional), diced tomato (optional), black olives (optional), salsa (optional), sour cream (optional), guacamole (optional) or diced avocado (optional), jalapeno (optional)

butter, marshmallows, peanut butter, powdered sugar, candy corn (about 2 1/2 cups), roasted peanuts, halloween candy sprinkles (optional) or extra candy corn (optional)

early girl tomatoes, olive oil, garlic cloves (optional), peeled and minced, salt, balsamic or sherry vinegar (optional), red chile flakes (optional), handful of basil leaves (optional)

flour, sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder (must be sifted after measuring to remove any small lumps), baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon (optional, can increase amount ), eggs, vanilla, brewed coffee, cooled (must be very strong), half-and-half cream (or use milk), vegetable oil, white vinegar

boneless chuck roast, olive oil or 1 tbsp vegetable oil, salt and pepper, garlic cloves, peeled and smashed, onion, cut into big wedges, onion soup mix, worcestershire sauce, crushed tomatoes, italian seasoning (or mixture of oregano , basil, or other herbs), water, chopped vegetables (optional, such as carrots , potatoes, parsnips, turnips, onion- whatever you like) (optional)

oreo chocolate cookie pie crust (in your grocer s baking section), chocolate syrup (i use hershey s), mint chocolate chip ice cream (softened but not runny), cool whip, grasshopper cookies (optional) or girl scout thin mint cookies (optional) or chocolate shavings, for topping if desired (optional)

granulated sugar, egg whites, salt, vanilla extract, optional) or flavoring (optional)

pork shoulder or 5 -6 lbs boston butt, onion , rough chopped, garlic clove, minced, meatloaf seasoning mix, ketchup, light brown sugar, dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, apple juice, red pepper flakes (optional, if you like yours with a little kick )

unsweetened baking chocolate, butter, eggs, salt, granulated sugar, vanilla, all-purpose flour, chopped pecans (optional) or 1 cup walnuts (optional), ghirardelli sweet dark chocolate , baking bars or 8 oz other chocolate, bar of your choice, such as 7 oz symphony bar with almonds and toffee chips

granulated sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, salt, diced fuji apple, lemon juice, reduced-fat/ light cream cheese, room temperature, fat-free whipped topping, thawed from frozen, ready-to-use dessert crepes (can be found in the produce aisle), fat-free or light caramel dip, room temperature, powdered sugar, for optional garnish