10996 traditional grown ups Recipes

trifle sponge cakes or 8 -12 oz stale sponge cakes, raspberry jam, sweet sherry, frozen raspberries, partially thawed or 12 oz fresh raspberries, ratafia biscuits or 4 oz amaretti or 4 oz macaroons, milk, vanilla pod, egg yolks, caster sugar , plus a little, caster sugar, for sprinkling, cornflour, whipping cream, sliced almonds, toasted, glace cherries or fresh raspberry, to decorate, silver dragees, to decorate

orange juice, rum, egg, ice cubes, orange slices for garnish, maraschino cherries for garnish

country bread , rustic, vidalia onion, swiss cheese, fontina cheese, sliced thin, leaves arugula, basil leaves, olive oil, olive oil, butter, salt, parmesan cheese, sriracha hot chili sauce, mayonnaise, lemon juice

thick-sliced bacon, vegetable oil, kosher salt, elbow macaroni or 2 cups cavatappi pasta, milk, unsalted butter, all-purpose flour, gruyere cheese, grated, extra-sharp cheddar cheese, grated, blue cheese , such as roquefort, crumbled, fresh ground black pepper, nutmeg, white bread, crusts removed, freshly chopped basil leaves

lump crabmeat, cut bite-size pieces, salt, butter, shallot, finely chopped, tomato paste, garlic cloves, peeled and smashed, brandy or 1/4 cup chicken broth, water, heavy cream, fresh ground black pepper, egg noodles, cooked & drained, fresh lemon juice, fresh thyme sprigs

elbow macaroni, butter, flour, milk, heavy cream, onion, peeled & chopped, bay leaf, cheddar cheese, grated, dijon mustard, salt and pepper, breadcrumbs, chopped parsley, paprika

hamburger style boca burger veggie burger (defrosted), nostick cooking spray, fat-free swiss cheese (i use kroger brand or kraft free), orange bell pepper, seeded , roasted, cooled then peeled, sliced into strips, roma tomato, seeded and cut into thin strips, leaves iceberg lettuce , cut into thin strips, hamburger bun, split, lightly toasted, fat-free mayonnaise (i use kraft fat free), dijon mustard (i use the wal-mart brand)

ghirardelli bittersweet chocolate chips (60% cacao), half-and-half, amaretto or frangelico or tia maria (or kahlua) or cointreau liqueur or peppermint schnapps, to taste, vanilla extract, cream, girardelli unsweetened cocoa (opional for garnish)

orange blossom honey, kosher salt, carrots, peeled and cut bite-sized on the bias, cumin seeds, extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice

butter, peanut butter, honey, marshmallows, rolled oats, rice krispies, coconut, graham crackers, crushed (1/2 of a plastic package), sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds (without shell ), nuts, raisins, m &, chocolate chips, flax seed

mayonnaise, honey, fresh dill , rough chopped, fresh lemon juice, mustard powder, kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper, boneless skinless chicken breasts , cut into 3-inch-long-by-1-inch-wide strips, sugar, kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, mustard powder, flour, eggs, lightly beaten, ground fresh breadcrumbs or 3 cups panko breadcrumbs, canola oil, for frying

walnut halves, halved, whole roasted almonds, dried cherries, good-quality semisweet chocolate, cut into small pieces

vegetable oil, onion, chopped, green pepper, chopped, ground beef, minced garlic, worcestershire sauce, dried basil, dried thyme leaves, salt, pepper, pasta sauce, barbecue sauce, hamburger bun (optional)

prepared lemon kool-aid (either sugar free or regular), vodka (your favorite brand ), lemon, sliced thin, maraschino cherries, superfine sugar

water, chicken-flavored ramen noodles, chicken (meat of choice), mixed peas (vegetable of choice), onion, fresh ginger (grated or chopped ), garlic cloves, crushed, chopped cilantro, chopped green onion, tomato, diced

semi-sweet chocolate chips, almonds, shelled, dried cranberries, raisins, sunflower seeds, honey-roasted peanuts

bread, of your choice (works well with sourdough or a nice wheat), brie cheese, asparagus spears, shredded mozzarella cheese, butter, olive oil, coarse sea salt, black pepper (optional), thyme (optional), prosciutto (optional variation )