212 taste not Recipes

ground coffee (not instant coffee), ground cinnamon, milk, sugar (to taste), baking cocoa, vanilla extract, cinnamon sticks (optional), cream (optional)

roll bob evans original flavor breakfast sausage (this is only available in the midwest of the us, but use whatever is your favorite, most lean, breakfast sausage), onion, diced finely, fresh sliced mushrooms (don tsp use canned), optional, flour, butter (the real thing - no margarine allowed in biscuits and gravy), half-and-half...the richness of the gravy is in the cream iness you get with the heavier fat milk products, so i definitely prefer half-and-half or even heavy cream...you re gonna blow the calories anyhow, so why not use the best stuff ! ), a good rich beef or chicken base (yes, you can use either 1 - you will find base in with the bouillon cubes), salt and pepper to your taste, shakes of garlic salt or powder, to your taste

frozen bread dough , thawed according to package directions (honey wheat or white), margarine, to taste (not butter ), honey , to taste

refrigerated canned unsweetened rhubarb (about 2 1/2 tblsp) or 75 g refrigerated cooked fresh rhubarb (about 2 1/2 tblsp), granulated artificial sweetener (to taste, not sugar , sugar doesn tsp dissolve quick enough!), ground ginger (to taste), strawberry jam (to taste), nonfat plain yogurt (to taste) or 1 1/2 tsp cream (to taste), white bread

crumbled firm silken tofu, vanilla protein powder, pure maple syrup, canola oil (not olive oil tastes funny) or 2 tsp hazelnut oil (not olive oil tastes funny) or 2 tsp walnut oil (not olive oil tastes funny), vanilla extract

white rose potatoes (fist-size, not russet) or 5 -6 medium red potatoes, boiled in their jackets, cooled, peeled and nicely diced in 1/2 inch cubes (fist-size, not russet), apple, peeled cored and finely diced (i use gala or fuji), carrot , cooked till tender but not mushy, diced into small cubes, frozen peas, lightly blanched and cooled, frozen corn kernels , defrosted, mayonnaise, to taste (best foods or hellman s, that s what they have in brazil), sliced pimento-stuffed green olives, salt and pepper, to taste (sometimes, i use lawry s )

seasoned rice wine vinegar or 1 tbsp sherry wine vinegar, fresh lemon juice, minced shallots or 1 -2 tsp other sweet onion, approximately, sugar, salt, to taste (about 4 shakes ), fresh ground black pepper, to taste (about 10 grinds ), canola oil (not olive) or 2 tbsp other plain flavored oil (not olive), walnut flavored olive oil (or other nut flavored infused oil), mixed lettuce greens, assorted fresh vegetable , of choice, plain mild feta cheese, crumbled

dried italian-style bread crumbs, garlic clove, minced, grated pecorino romano, grated provolone, chopped fresh italian parsley leaves, olive oil, salt and freshly ground black pepper, flank steak, dry white wine, simple tomato sauce , recipe follows, or store-bought marinara sauce, extra-virgin olive oil, onion, chopped, garlic, chopped, stalk celery, chopped, carrot, chopped, crushed tomatoes, basil leaves, dried bay leaves, sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, unsalted butter , optional, in a large casserole pot , heat oil over medium-high heat. add onion and garlic and saute until soft and translucent, about 2 minutes. add celery and carrot and season with salt and pepper. saute until all the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes. add tomatoes, basil, and bay leaves and reduce the heat to low. cover the pot and simmer for 1 hour or until thick. remove bay leaves and taste for seasoning. if sauce tastes too acidic, add unsalted butter, 1 tbsp at a time, to round out the flavor., pour half the tomato sauce into the bowl of a food processor. process until smooth. continue with remaining tomato sauce., if not using all the sauce , allow it to cool completely and then pour 1 to 2 cup portions into plastic freezer bags. freeze for up to 6 months., prep time : 15 minutes, cook time : 1 hour, 10 minutes

crusty peasant bread, cut in thick slices, olive oil, very ripe tomatoes, garlic salt, to taste (to taste) or garlic, minced (to taste), salt, to taste (if not using garlic salt )

ground chicken, smooth ricotta cheese, fresh breadcrumb, garlic cloves, finely minced or 1/2 tsp mccormick garlic season-all seasoning, fresh basil, chopped, fresh chives, chopped, salt, to taste (if not using the 1/2 tsp mccormick garlic season-all seasoning ), fresh ground pepper, to taste (if not using the 1/2 tsp mccormick garlic season-all seasoning ), sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed, egg, lightly beaten, poppy seed, whole egg mayonnaise, lemon zest, grated, lemon juice, salt , to taste, fresh ground black pepper , to taste

beer( not light or corona), self rising flour, sugar, melterd butter

dried red beans (washed and picked over), lean ground beef (3 lbs., if pork is omitted), ground lean pork, green bell pepper (coarsely chopped ), garlic (coarsely chopped and slightly crushed ), onions (coarsely chopped ), chili powder, ground oregano (increase by 1 tsp. if whole crushed seeds are used.), ground cumin (increase by 1 tsp. if whole crushed seeds are used.), ground coriander (increase by 1 tsp. if whole crushed seeds are used.), paprika, ground rosemary (increase by 1/2 tsp. if whole crushed leaf is used.), sweet basil (increase by 1/2 tsp. if whole crushed leaf is used), ground sage (increase by 1/2 tsp. if whole crushed seeds are used.), bay leaf powder (increase to 1 tsp. if whole crushed leaf is used.), cayenne pepper (if only whole herb ingredients are available, they may be run in a blender for smoother consistency.), salt (1 tsp. is a good starting point. to personal taste), tomato paste (tomato sauce makes the chili too runny), bean stock (from cooked beans)

butter (do not substitute), flour, icing sugar, cornstarch, maraschino cherries, halved (to garnish ) (optional)

boneless skinless chicken thighs or 1 medium boneless skinless chicken breast, coriander seed, whole dried apricots, sliced (should pack a 1/3 cup measuring cup), lemon juice (i use meyer lemons), roasted cashews (if they are salted, rinse them), white wine, olive oil (light tasting, not extra virgin), salt, sheets phyllo dough, soft butter, best brie cheese , you can find (approx)

beef brisket, cut into 1 inch cubes, pasta (small shells, elbow, or your choice ), pearl barley, red onions, diced, red onions, sliced, celery , center stalks, sliced 1/4 inch thick, and all leaves attached to small stalks, carrots, peeled, sliced, 1/4 inch thick, green cabbage, about 4 lb, coarsely shredded, fresh spinach, coarsely chopped, leaves only , discard the stems, fresh italian parsley, chopped fine (wide leaf ), garlic cloves, minced, fresh mushrooms, sliced, tomato juice, italian style cut green beans, drained and rinsed, diced tomatoes , do not drain, sea salt, coarse ground, fresh coarse ground black pepper , fresh tellicherry, granulated sugar (optional), whole turkish bay leaves, sweet basil, crushed, oregano, ground, thyme leaves, ground, rosemary, ground, summer savory, dried, sweet hungarian paprika, ground, chili powder, mild, beef bouillon cubes, butter, parmesan cheese, served on the side, worcestershire sauce, homemade beef stock, dry red wine, water , added as needed

this earthy-tasting , full-flavored pork and hominy stew originated in mexico, although it is now extremely popular in the american southwest. this stew is typically accompanied by an assortment of crunchy toppings (each in a small bowl) and warm tortillas. verde means green in spanish and green pozole, not surprisingly, is lighter and more refreshing than red pozole. green pozole is prepared with lots of cilantro, fresh jalapenos, and tomatillos. these ingredients are cooked for a very short time; the flavors are bigger, brighter, and fresher than pozole with red sauce. a slightly different set of garnishes accompanies green pozole as well: diced tomato, diced avocado, and minced jalapeno. in other words, forego the cilantro, oregano, and ancho chile puree garnishes suggested for pozole rojo., stew, bone-in pork picnic shoulder roast , (about 5 lb), salt and ground black pepper, vegetable oil, onions , chopped coarse (about 3 cups), garlic cloves , minced or pressed through a garlic press (about 5 tsp), chopped fresh oregano leaves , or 1 tsp dried mexican oregano, low-sodium chicken broth, hominy , white or yellow, drained and rinsed, verde sauce, tomatillos , husked, washed, and quartered, jalapeno chiles (medium) , stemmed, seeded, and chopped coarse, onion , chopped coarse, water, fresh cilantro leaves and stems (about 5 cups), limes , cut into quarters, head romaine lettuce , sliced crosswise into thin strips, radishes , sliced thin, onion , minced, fresh cilantro leaves , roughly chopped, fresh oregano , or dried mexican oregano, chopped, corn or flour tortillas , warmed

pears, under-ripe, cored and cut in eighths, ground cardamom, if you do not like the taste of cardamom , you can always substitute with cinnamon., granulated sugar, eggs, large or extra -large, canola oil, orange juice (i use fresh squeezed and include the pulp), vanilla extract, almond extract, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt

chocolate, eggs, caster sugar, water, double cream or 1 cup whipping cream, drops vanilla essence (this is an estimate, add to taste) or 3 drops rum extract (should say essence and not extract, this is an estimate, add to taste) or 3 drops brandy, essence (this is an estimate, add to taste), icing sugar , for dusting