312 toast optional Recipes

flour, brown sugar, salt, baking powder, baking soda, chopped pecans, toasted if desired, buttermilk, milk, eggs, separated, melted butter, vegetable oil, pecan halves (optional) or fruit (to garnish) (optional)

frozen green beans, garlic powder (or less if you are not a big garlic fan like me), grated parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, butter, pine nuts (optional, toasted )

all-purpose flour, shredded lemon peel, salt, ground mace, shortening, ice water, almonds, toasted and finely chopped, bartlett pears, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/2-inch-thick wedges (about 4 cups), sugar, all-purpose flour, shredded lemon peel, ground mace, butter, egg white, water, sugar, spiced whipped cream (below ) (optional) or vanilla ice cream (optional)

rice noodles or 8 oz fettuccine, unsweetened coconut milk, tomato paste, chili powder, kosher salt, chili paste (optional) or 1 tbsp chili sauce (optional), scallions, thinly sliced, bean sprouts, basil leaves, shredded coconut, toasted (optional)

bay leaves, dried black beans, water, divided, canola oil, chopped green bell peppers (about 3 medium), coarsely chopped onions, chopped shallot (about 2 small), ground cumin, dried oregano, chopped fresh oregano, sugar, kosher salt, diced peeled avocados, fresh lime juice, sliced red onions, chopped chopped 33% -less-sodium smoked cooked ham (optional) or 1 1/2 cups bacon (optional), chopped fresh cilantro, light sour cream, unsalted pumpkin seeds, toasted, chopped seeded jalapeno pepper (about 2 medium), lime wedge (optional)

extra virgin olive oil, chopped red onion, egg whites, beaten, crushed red pepper flakes (optional), salt, capers, rinsed and chopped (optional), fresh dill (optional) or 1/4 tsp fresh parsley, chopped fine (optional), smoked salmon, tomato, whole-wheat english muffin, split and toasted

sweetened or frozen unsweetened raspberries, thawed, angel food cake, frozen dessert topping, toasted chopped almonds , pieces (optional), sugar (optional) or 2 tbsp substitute (optional), mint sprigs, garnish (optional)

ground pork (could use ground beef, turkey or chicken ), onion, peeled and minced, garlic, minced, olive oil, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, chopped fresh sage (i use almost 2 tbsp.) **or sub in an italian herb blend. i find rosemary, basil, oregano, thyme, marjoram, fennel all work well and in combination, bread crumbs (fresh, plain , italian...whatever you like), discs prerolled , refrigerated pie dough (puff pastry works great too), eggs, beaten, options, i have peeled and grated 1 apple and added it to the filling mix with good results. i prefer a granny smith or a fuj, but use what you like if you go this route., saute diced jalapenos , poblanos or bell peppers with the onion and garlic and add to the meat mixture., pepperoncini (chopped ) and feta cheese crumbles work deliciously too and adds a different flavor level., saute chopped mushrooms with the onions and garlic., adding 2-4 tbsp. of cream to the meat mix will make for a moister filling., chopped olives, toasted pine nuts

live lobsters, chopped shallot, fresh lemon juice, mayonnaise, chopped fresh tarragon, accompaniment (optional): hot dog buns (preferably top-split), buttered and grilled or toasted if desired

safflower oil, carrots, grated, garlic cloves, minced, onion, chop fine (1/2 cup), chickpeas , rinse, drain, vegetable stock, tahini, lemon juice, fresh parsley, chopped, cumin, ground, black pepper, thyme leaves, powdered turmeric, cayenne pepper, toasted sesame seeds , minced scallions, finely chopped tomatoes (optional) or herbed garlic-flavored croutons (optional)

fresh spinach, red onion, thinly sliced, dried sweetened cranberries (craisins), toasted sliced almonds (optional), feta (optional) or 1/2 cup goat cheese, crumbled (optional), balsamic vinaigrette dressing, orange juice, orange zest (optional)

buckwheat groats (not kasha, which is toasted), dates, apple juice, apple, sliced into quarters (i like tart ones!), cinnamon, nutmeg, shredded coconut (optional but yummy ) (optional), walnuts or 2 tbsp any other nuts or 2 tbsp seeds, of your choice

grated zucchini (about 2 lb or 6 medium squash), sea salt & freshly ground black pepper, eggs, beaten or 1/2 cup pureed tofu, snipped chives, garlic clove, minced or pounded in a mortar, chopped fresh parsley, chopped marjoram or 1 1/2 tsp dried marjoram, lemon , zest of, dried breadcrumbs, pine nuts , lightly toasted in a dry skillet, capers, rinsed and coarsely chopped, olive oil, for frying, sliced cherry tomatoes , if desired (optional) or grape tomatoes, for topping if desired (optional)

boneless skinless chicken breast halves, all-purpose flour, olive oil, white mushrooms, halved if large, prosciutto, sliced (optional) or 3 oz cooked bacon, crumbled well drained (optional), dry white wine or 1 cup low sodium chicken broth, heavy cream, minced fresh tarragon, apple cider vinegar, minced fresh chives, to garnish, toasted bread

camembert cheese , in a round wooden box, strawberry jam (to taste) or raspberry jam (to taste) or orange marmalade, mango (to taste), chutney or honey (optional) or fruit preserves, of your choice (optional), chopped toasted walnuts (optional)

italian bread or 12 slices white bread, toasted, mayonnaise, salt and pepper, imitation crabmeat, tuna, drained, dill relish (optional), black olives (optional), lettuce (optional), tomato, sliced (optional), onion, sliced (optional), mozzarella cheese (optional) or 4 slices provolone cheese (optional)

whole chicken breasts ( 4 pieces when cut in half), italian salad drrssing ( your favorite kind ), mayonaisse to bind, chopped onion to taste, salt , pepper to taste, options: use 1 or combos you like: red seedless grapes cut in half, toasted walnuts or pecans, chopped herbs such as fresh basil, cilantro, parsley, dill, frozen sweet green peas thawed, chopped fresh bell colored peppers

unsweetened chocolate squares, butter, eggs, sugar, vanilla, flour, salt, chopped pecans (optional) or 2 1/2 cups walnuts, toasted (optional)