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your favorite diced tomatoes (add another can if feeding more than 4 people), frozen fish such as red snapper , cod, etc. or fresh fish of your choice., water (for four people), yellow or white onion, vegetables, chopped (see below ), chopped fresh parsley or italian flat leaf parsley, tb chopped garlic, season with salt and pepper before serving based on your personal taste., you can add as many or as few chopped vegetables as you like. you can also use more or less fish depending on how thick you like your chowder to be.), this recipe can also be made with leftover fish and leftover vegetables. i do not suggest using leftover fish sticks or any other fried fish unless you remove the breaded topping first. if you do use fish that has been cooked, just add it to the chowder about two minutes before serving to heat it to the temperature of the other ingredients in the pot., if you prefer a mexican flavor , add 1 tsp. cumin and 1/2 tsp oregano with a dash of cayenne pepper (or more for a hotter flavor), if you prefer an italian flavor , add 1/2 tsp of italian seasonings or 1 tsp oregano, vegetables to be added are based on your favorites and what you may or may not have in your pantry at the time. here are some of my favorite additions for your review, diced potatoes , celery, carrots, zucchini, leeks, mushrooms, cabbage, mild chile peppers, red onions, artichoke hearts, and green or red bell peppers. you can add a handful of fresh spinach or 1/4 cup of frozen spinach. you can always add a can of mixed vegetables and of course, you can use frozen vegetables. i do not suggest using broccoli. corn is also a good addition. you can add a can of drained corn, black beans and a few tbsp of salsa for a great mexican fish soup., use canned tomatoes that have additional vegs in them such as mexican-style with chilies and onions, italian-style with peppers or anything other blend you prefer.)

hearts of romaine, cleaned and chopped, ripe pears, peeled and diced, dried cranberries, nuts toasted : pecans, almond, walnuts etc., bacon, cooked and crumbled ( turkey bacon is also fine ), goat cheese crumbled, part balsamic vinaigrette to 2 parts poppy seed dressing- bottled or your favorite home made dressing, vinaigrette to 2/3 cup poppyseed or enough to moisten but not drench salad

prosciutto, salami, capicola, soppressata, pepperoni, mortadella , with pistachio nut, canned anchovy fillets, salmon, marinated artichoke hearts, pickled cherry peppers, roasted red peppers (better yet,, roast your own ), stalks celery hearts (cut into sticks) or 5 stalks fennel bulbs, hearts (cut into sticks), sun-dried tomatoes (in oil), pepperoncini peppers, marinated mushrooms, stuffed cherry peppers, stuffed with procuitto and provolone cheese, capers, caponata , eggplant spread, fresh tomatoes, sliced (or whole grape tomatoes), parmigiano-reggiano cheese, asiago cheese, provolone cheese, fontina cheese, fresh mozzarella cheese, breadsticks, italian bread, gourmet olives, deviled eggs, hard-boiled eggs, grilled vegetables, head romaine lettuce (leaves to line platter), extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, red wine vinegar

pure water, tea leaves (or to your taste, your favorite , i love darjeeling), chamomile flowers (to sooth you), lemon verbena, leaf (for love), rose petals (to help with headaches), lavender flowers (for peace of mind), cinnamon sticks (coming from my fire for your healing and personal protection), honey (to taste, for your sweet heart)

artichoke hearts (hard leaves removed and quartered ), hearts of palm, sliced (i buy them precut in the can), mozzarella cheese, diced (i used 2 pieces of string cheese and just sliced those up), diced roasted red bell pepper, tomato, diced, pine nuts, balsamic vinegar (i use the aged sweet kind, if yours is not sweet , you may want to add 1/2 tsp sugar), olive oil (a nice, full flavored 1), seasoning salt, fresh ground pepper, fresh rosemary, minced (may add up to 1/2 tsp if you like), dried oregano

tuna, drained (use your favorite , mine is tongol packed in water), artichoke hearts , marinated in oil or 3/4 cup artichoke heart, water-packed, pitted kalamata olive, coarsely chopped, green onions, finely diced, diced fresh tomato, dried oregano, feta cheese, crumbled, olive oil (to taste), balsamic vinegar (to taste), salt and pepper, to taste

torn green leaf lettuce, tomatoes, chopped, tuna, drained and flaked or 1 1/2 cups cut-up cooked chicken, ripe avocado, peeled and diced, hard-boiled eggs, chopped, artichoke heart (marinated or unmarinated, your choice), chopped green onions, bacon bits, crouton (optional), ranch dressing (or your favorite dressing)

ground beef, taco seasoning (either packaged or home blended), water(less if using your own seasoning blend , rather than the packaged--just enough to moisten the seasonings and meat), bell pepper, diced, onion or 3-4 green s, chopped, ripe olives, chopped or sliced, green olives, chopped, sliced jalapenos(to your taste ), cheddar , pepperjack or mexican blend cheese, shredded, leaf lettuce (i like romaine hearts), shredded, fried tortilla chips , or purchased corn chips or tortilla chips, sour cream , salsa, guacamole, taco sauce for serving, if desired

italian dressing (i used store bought to make this easy, but you can make your favorite as well), garlic, minced, capers (mashed , just use a fork to mash them), salami, sliced 1/8-inch thick cut into cubes, cheese filled tortellini, cooked and drained (i prefer spinach), water-packed artichoke hearts, cut in quarters, not too small, tomatoes, stuffed green olives (i love the ones with anchovies or olives, but use your favorite_), peppadew pepper, mozzarella cheese , balls, pepperoncini pepper, sopressata, prosciutto, cocktail onion, mushroom, parmesan cheese, fresh basil

your favorite uncooked pasta, tomatoes (ripe ), cucumber, sliced 1/8-inch (0.2cm), marinated artichoke hearts, quartered (reserve marinate), fresh parsley, chopped, lemon peel, grated, lemon juice, black pepper, dill weed, salt

hearts romaine, chopped, ripe avocado, lemon, halved, red bell pepper , remaining from above recipe for pizza, seeded and thinly sliced, fresh sprouts , snow pea sprouts or bean sprouts, your choice, fried chinese noodles : 1 cup thin fried noodles or 2 cups wide fried noodles, garlic, minced, wasabi paste, dijon mustard, white wine vinegar or rice wine vinegar, worcestershire sauce, extra-virgin olive oil

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

boneless skinless chicken breasts (your preference) or 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs (your preference), cream of mushroom soup (no water), artichoke hearts, salt (etc.) or pepper (etc.) or garlic (etc.) or season (etc.), cooked brown rice

prepared 12-inch pizza crust, head roasted garlic (**directions follow ), red pepper flakes, to your taste (omit if not to your liking), grated asiago cheese or 1 cup mozzarella cheese, works too, chopped prosciutto, artichoke hearts, drained and cup into 1/8 ths

butter, eggs, all-purpose flour, baking powder, artichoke hearts, drained and chopped, curd cottage cheese, monterey jack cheese, kalamata olives, sliced ( may use black olives; may omit all together), hot pepper sauce, use your choice (i use tabasco)

pasta (i use tri-color rotini for color), ranch dressing, bacon crumbles (please don tsp use immitation bacon bits! big chunks of bacon are best. if you make your own, blot it really well.), cheese crumbles (or chop your own into small bits - not shredded ), red and green bell pepper, chopped, red onion, chopped, options, chopped marinated artichoke hearts, chopped green or black olives, corn, sun-dried tomatoes, chopped, fresh or dried dill, garlic, black pepper, use your imagination

french baguette, tuna steaks, bay leaf, peppercorns, lemon , juice of, capers, drained, red onion, chopped, water-packed artichoke hearts, drained, coarsely chopped, good quality black olives , from bulk bins in deli area of market, chopped flat leaf parsley , a couple of handfuls, coarse black pepper, to your taste, extra virgin olive oil, to your taste

good neighbor recipe, tongue (that does not slander), mind (full of tolerance), ears (closed to gossip), eyes (overlooking other folk s faults), heart (generous and kind), hands (extended to help others), wit , smiles, sunny disposition and cheerfulness, blend together and form into 1 being., remember not only our enjoyment of good food , but also our sense of humor, for 1 without the other would be a dull existence., food for thought, old proverb about an eye for an eye could leave everyone blind., what a grand world this would be if we could forget our troubles as easily as we forget our blessings ., it is much easier to swallow angry words than to have to eat them., swallow your pride occasionally ; it s non-fattening., be thankful for the people that brighten your day with laughter., a wise wife has pork chops ready when her husband comes home from a fishing trip ., advice is like castor oil ; easy to give, but very difficult to take., count your blessings and share with those who have so much less., all living creatures , human beings are the only ones who pray - or need to., why is there never enough time to do things right, but always enough time to do them over, what soap is for the body, tears are for the soul., if the tv and the refrigerator weren tsp so far apart, some of us wouldn tsp get any exercise at all., some people are like blisters. they don tsp show up until the work is done ., arabian stuffed camel, first , procure a camel: with 1 hump or two, depending upon the size of your party., prepare twelve dozen eggs: boiled, shelled and dressed ., clean about twelve good sized smelts , leaving the heads on., dress eight or nine three lb chickens. bake the chickens., choose a large sheep and dress it out, removing the wool and hooves but leaving the head on., next , take your camel and do him in. clean and dress intact., then , stuff the eggs into the fish. stuff the fish into the chickens. stuff the chickens into the sheep. stuff the sheep into the camel., roast over an open-pit fire for about 2 days, turning carefully on an oak spit and basting with your favorite sauce., this is truly a regal dish to serve for any special occasion and an ambitious undertaking for any family. variations, seasonings and methods of serving differ with taste., serves 200 people and innumerable dogs and children