9 upscale Recipes

croissant, sliced in half, dijon mustard, bacon, cooked and drained, lettuce leaf, red onion ring, sliced thin, avocado , about 3 slices, tomatoes

butter, red bell peppers (about 1 1/2 lb), cut into 1/2-inch pieces, celery stalks, chopped, whipping cream, half and half, blue cheese, crumbled, celery seeds, cayenne pepper, egg yolks, chopped celery leaves, penne, freshly grated parmesan cheese (about 2 oz)

olive oil, shallot, minced (about 1 1/2 tsp), garlic clove, minced, baby peas, frozen, chicken broth, low sodium, sugar, fresh mint leaves, butter, unsalted, lemon juice , fresh if possible, salt and pepper

butter, red bell peppers , cut into 1/2-inch pieces, celery ribs, chopped, whipping cream, half-and-half, blue cheese, crumbled, celery seed, cayenne pepper, egg yolks, chopped celery leaves, penne pasta, freshly grated parmesan cheese (2 oz.)

olive oil, cremini mushrooms, cleaned quartered, garlic clove, minced, baby peas, frozen, chicken broth, low sodium, sugar, fresh thyme, minced, butter, unsalted, lemon juice , fresh if possible, salt and pepper

whole wheat onion rolls (if you can tsp find onion, that is fine. but you what a hearty stone ground or whole wheat bakery styl), baby arugula (1/2 cup per sandwich), heirloom tomatoes , you want 4 thick slices of each (i used 1 purple and 1 yellow, 2 different tastes, but use your favorite), onion, cut in 4 slices, balsamic vinegar (the more aged the better , but use the best you have. a store bought is fine if that is all you have ), olive oil (use regular vs extra virgin if possible, if not extra virgin will be fine), salt, pepper, mayonnaise (no miracle whip), olive (1/4 cup after they are chopped. i used a mix of green, black and kalamata, i usually have a jar or cup), fresh thyme, fine chopped, fresh basil, fine chopped, lemon zest, pepper

grape or cherry tomatoes, halved, fresh basil leaves, ciliegine,* drained and patted dry, halved, chopped pitted kalamata olives, extra-virgin olive oil, minced garlic, crushed red pepper, minced fresh oregano or marjoram leaves, salt, kosher salt , for garnishing, note: ciliegine are cherry-sized balls of fresh mozzarella , available at upscale cheese markets and some gourmet grocery stores. if these are unavailable in your area, simply substitute 1-inch cubes of fresh mozzarella.