105 tastes better Recipes

quinoa, chicken broth, frozen spinach, onion, diced, minced garlic (depending on how garlicky you like it!), salt (to taste), tuna (splurge on the good kind, it really tastes better), cheese (optional)

grain and wild rice blend, onion, chopped (i add a little more), celery salt, butter, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, white wine (i use the wine) or 1/3 cup chicken broth (i use the wine), fresh basil, snipped (use fresh , it tastes better), cooked chicken, chopped, parmesan cheese, shredded

cooked rice, shallots (chopped ), frozen mixed vegetables, oyster sauce, egg, beaten, chicken stock powder (to taste), salt (to taste), dried shrimp , small (optional, but it tastes better!), oil (for frying )

cake flour , plus, cake flour, all-purpose flour, sugar (with the texture of these cakes it tastes better with all this ), baking powder, salt, low-fat milk (you can use a low fat milk and 1 cup whipping cream or half and half for a thicker batter. this el), eggs, melted unsalted butter, blueberries, oil , to cook pancakes, jam or maple syrup

chicken thighs, about 2 1/2 lb (note : i often remove the skins), kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, vegetable oil , preferably peanut oil (note: regardless of the oil you use, i sub half sesame oil here for extra flavor - it s great), soy sauce, honey, garlic cloves, minced (note : i often use up to 4 cloves here because i love garlic), fresh ginger, peeled and minced, toasted coriander (spread them over the bottom of a small skillet over medium-high heat and toss or stir them until dark brown and fragrant, 3-5 minutes. transfer to plate to cool, then grind in a small grinder or mortar and pestle. if you use pre-ground coriander, heat it a bit in a pan first and cool....it makes the taste better.), curry powder, cayenne pepper, my adaptations to the marinade and optional, chopped scallions, cilantro, hoisin sauce, unsalted butter (if you re browning the chicken on the stovetop before going into the oven), peanut butter (creamy or chunky, your preference), hoisin sauce, fresh lime juice, soy sauce, sesame oil, fresh ginger, peeled and minced, crushed red pepper flakes

whole scallions, finely chopped, garlic, minced, scotch bonnet peppers, seeded and minced, fresh thyme, ground allspice (dry pimento berries), freshly ground black pepper, salt, water, chicken thighs or 2 whole chickens cut into quarters (dark meat tastes better)

hamburger, prego tomato sauce, green pepper, onion, thyme, garlic clove (i use 2 cloves it taste better.), parmesan cheese

whole chicken (preferably organic , it just tastes better), chicken stock cube, fresh ginger, sliced, white rice (pandan if you can get it), spring onion, cucumber, fresh chili pepper, ginger, garlic cloves, mirin (japanese sweet vinegar), grated lemongrass, dark soy sauce

white rice, wild rice, corn, beans , of choice (i use kidney), water, ground cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes, paprika, cumin, salt and pepper, butter (i use soy ... tastes better!), diced tomato (optional)

boneless chicken breast, cubed (or cut into strips), fresh minced ginger (or 1/2 tsp. ground, but fresh tastes better in this recipe ), peanut oil, red pepper , cut into thin strips, teriyaki sauce, cornstarch, roasted cashews (or other nuts, if preferred)

yukon gold potatoes (cubed . about 2 lbs), low-fat milk, low-fat sour cream, butter, chives (freshly chopped ), salt, pepper (freshly ground tastes better )

top ramen noodles, cheese sauce, pink beans, tuna (in oil tastes better), mayonnaise, dried vegetable flakes, hot pepper, paprika, pepper

instant coffee, unsweetened dutch cocoa, sugar (or substitute ), water, diet coke (or other brand ), skim milk (whole milk tastes better)

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

hearts romaine lettuce, jumbo fully cooked shrimp , from the seafood counter in market, rotisserie chicken , available in many markets, heaping tbsp reduced fat mayonnaise, garlic, crushed, lemon , zested and juiced, anchovy paste, optional (but it tastes better with it in. if you think you don tsp like anchovies, try them in this sauce. they just taste salty and yummy!), grated parmigiano-reggiano , a few handfuls, worcestershire sauce, coarse black pepper , eyeball the amount in the palm of your hand: 1 tsp is equal to about 1/3 of a palm full, extra-virgin olive oil , pour to the count of 4

a salad recipe that looks great and tastes even better, a small bunch of fresh spinach ,cleaned and on a small plate, topped with small chunks of bleu cheese and toasted pecans, a dressing of strawberry vinaigrette or your favorite vinaigrette tops it off. crisp bacon chopped,can also be used.