5 tasty half cup Recipes

baby spinach leaves or 1 cup mixed greens, stalks green onions, whole, bell peppers, seeded , membrane and stem removed (use a variety of colors like orange, red, purple, yellow, etc.), black olives, cut in half, chive blossoms, strawberries, stemmed and sliced, green peas, fresh variegated mint leaf, light vinaigrette, your choice

potatoes, cubed, onion, diced, garlic cloves, smashed, celery salt, dried parsley, dried tarragon, fresh coarse ground black pepper, kosher salt, vegetable stock or 2 cups chicken stock, half-and-half cream, milk, cheddar cheese

boneless chicken, cleaned, washed and cut into 1 inch sized cubes, dried apricot, red capsicums (bell peppers), almonds, butter, salt, brown sugar, peppercorns

boneless skinless chicken thighs or 2 cups cubed boneless skinless chicken breasts or 2 cups skinless boneless turkey breasts, uncooked white rice, water, chicken bouillon powder, dried onion flakes, sliced mushrooms (optional, but very tasty !) (optional), smooth cashew butter (warmed in microwave to soften), cayenne , to taste, turmeric, cinnamon, ground coriander, ground cumin, ground cardamom, coconut milk, half-and-half