35 time having Recipes

red potatoes (key ingredient for this, as they are much moister than russets), each wrapped in foil and baked until done (400 degrees for about 1 hour, just until soft when gently squeezed). when done, remove from foil and let them set out to cool down enough to handle, or make them ahead of time and keep in refrigerator (once cooled) until ready to use., smoked ham, cubed into bite size pieces (ask the deli to slice a 3/4 slice of smoked ham if you don tsp have any ham leftovers to use - be sure to use smoked, not honey, ham), tb butter, tb flour, teapsoon garlic powder (don tsp use garlic salt since there s plenty of salt in the ham and butter - you can mince a couple fresh garlic cloves, if you prefer), crazy mixed-up salt (about 1 tsp), pepper (about 1/2 tsp), half-and-half (gives you a richer sauce than milk), grated gruyere cheese, grated velvetta cheese, some thin butter slivers for topping

boneless skinless chicken breasts, chopped onion (i use sweet ), minced garlic (or 1 tbsp. fresh , smashed), olive oil, red curry paste (i used more, but it was very hot, so use to your taste) (if you don tsp have paste, mccormack makes a red curry powder now), chicken broth, coconut milk (i used a taste of thai - lite), red bell pepper, chopped (i used fire roasted, jarred, this time because i didn tsp have a raw 1, i prefer the brightness of the fresh, but either will do), chopped fresh mushrooms (i used 4 large white), fresh chopped basil (about 1/2 cup), cooked jasmine rice (or long grain white, whatever you like)

ground beef, garlic cloves, minced, taco seasoning (or homemade ), refried beans (again , homemade is great if you have the time), cream of mushroom soup, salsa , of your choice plus 1/2-3/4 cup additional, shredded cheese (i use cheddar and a colby jack blend, then throw some crumbled queso fresco on top for good measure), sliced jalapeno (optional), sliced black olives (optional)

beef or pork roast, coca cola (classic) or dr. pepper (for a tangy twist) not diet, your favorite barbeque sauce (i like kc masterpiece original, or if we want it sweet, longhorn barbeque sauce - i think it s only available here in washington or on their website, www.longhornbarbeque.com), if you have time and want to be fancy try my homemade barbeque sauce on my page., soft split buns or rolls, for serving, cole slaw , for serving

dried fruit compote with sambuca, this quick compote is a good choice for a winter dinner when you have little time to cook but want to make an impression. you can prepare it ahead (it s better made ahead), then spoon it over store-bought ice cream to create an original and memorable dessert. i also like it with blue cheese at the end of a meal, especially if there s a dessert wine on the table., dried peaches or nectarines, cut into 1/4-inch-wide strips, dried pears , cut into 1/4-inch-wide strips, dried apricots, cut into 1/4-inch-wide strips or quartered, golden raisins, dried cherries, water, sugar, cinnamon stick, lemon zest strips, fresh lemon juice, sambuca or other anise liqueur

olive oil, onion, finely chopped, garlic cloves, finely chopped, carrot, chopped, celery, chopped, tinned borlotti beans, vegetable broth, tomatoes, chopped , skinned if you have time, dry pasta (farfalle or conchiglie), flat leaf parsley, chopped, salt & freshly ground black pepper, parmesan cheese or 2 oz pecorino cheese, grated to serve

frozen chicken wings, garlic pepper, season salt, accent seasoning, butter, minced garlic in olive oil (fresh if you have the time), fresh, shredded parmesan cheese

ginger snap crumbs, powdered sugar, butter, melted, cheesecake, cream cheese, vanilla sugar (if you have the time, directions below), cornstarch, vanilla extract, eggs, eggnog, nutmeg, cinnamon, rum sauce, dark brown sugar, vanilla sugar, flour, cream, dark spiced rum, vanilla sugar - add a whole vanilla bean to your sugar bowl and cover tightly for at least 24 hours.

carrots, chopped (i often use the little baby carrots for quickness), green peppers, chopped, celery, chopped, green onion, chopped, green beans (i like french cut frozen or 2 cups fresh , but you could use 2 cans of green ), tomatoes, chopped (i prefer 3 cups of fresh tomatoes peeled and chopped if i have time), vegetable soup mix (optional, can be added toward the end of simmering.. more calories , carbs and sodium and may not be ), beef bouillon (optional... but can use vegetable flavor too), water (or to quantity desired), salt and 1/2 tsp pepper, to taste, oregano, herbs , and spices to your personal taste, red hot sauce (start with only a bit and add to taste!)

beef stew meat, cubed (not too small because they will get so tender they will fall apart), white pearl onions, shallots, diced fine, carrots, cut in 1-inch pieces (very large carrots you can also cut lengthwise first and then in 1-inch pieces if necessary), celery ribs, cut in 1-inch pieces, celery rib, dice fine, celery leaves, chopped, parsnip, cut in 1-inch pieces, red potatoes, cut in half, cremini mushrooms, cut in half, peas (frozen are fine), diced tomatoes , i have used this a couple of times to try and it is ok, but i prefer it without (optional), beef stock , keep a little extra on hand as you may need a little more to achieve the consistency you like (available right in your grocery store or homemade), red wine (i like a cabernet), flour (to dredge the beef), kosher salt (to dredge the beef), pepper (to dredge the beef), paprika (to dredge the beef), vegetable oil (not olive oil to saute the beef), butter, garlic cloves, minced, dried parsley, fresh parsley , as a garnish, dried thyme, dried basil, dried rosemary, worcestershire sauce, bay leaf, salt, pepper

instant chocolate pudding mix, prepared, cool whip, graham cracker pie crust (or chocolate or what you like), cream , redi whip (optional), chocolate bar (optional)

salad leaves (italian style , chose a packet which includes e.g. green oak leaf, lollo rosso and apollo), mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced, tomatoes, halved (or sliced if you have the time or patience), yellow pepper, de-seeded and sliced, black olives (optional), chopped basil (optional), lemon juice, olive oil, sun-dried tomato (finely diced ), salt & freshly ground black pepper

green capsicum, finely chopped, french beans, finely chopped, cauliflower, finely chopped, onions, finely chopped, carrots, finely chopped, green chilies, finely chopped, cornflour, all-purpose flour, chili sauce, ginger-garlic paste, bread, sesame seeds, oil, to deep fry, pizza cheese, grated (if you dont get this, you can use any processed cheese)