496 uptown stuff Recipes

oreo double stuff cookies, semisweet chocolate, butter, paraffin wax, chopped (see notes ), chocolate chips (see notes ), sliced almonds, red decorating gel (clear), green decorating gel (clear)

lean ground beef, onions (coarsely chopped ), salt & pepper, all-purpose flour (heaping spoons full), diced tomatoes with juice, tomato juice (v8 is better), water, granulated sugar (or sugar substitute), bell pepper (chopped ), celery (chopped ), cayenne pepper (optional), butter, ground nutmeg (the secret ingredient)

minced garlic (or more if you love garlic like i do), fresh lemon juice, dijon mustard (watch out for the hot stuff!), sea salt or 1/2 tsp sodium-free seasoning (ie. mrs. dash), fresh ground black pepper, skinless chicken breast halves

cream cheese, grated parmesan cheese (the stuff in the green can), milk, pasta (fettuccine or any other flat noodle), water

lemons, salt (i would use kosher), cinnamon stick (optional), coriander seeds (optional), black peppercorns (optional), bay leaf (optional), fresh lemon juice , not the bottled stuff,if needed

dates, chopped, low-fat granola, walnuts, chopped, brown sugar, orange juice, margarine, melted, water, lemon juice, grated orange peel, cinnamon, apples, maple syrup (optional)

brewed tea (as you make black tea with sugar and stuff), cold apple juice

lean ground beef, onion, chopped, tomatoes and green chilies, chili seasoning mix, ranch style beans, velveeta cheese, cubed, light cream or 1 cup half-and-half, tortilla chips , to taste

lean ground beef , sub. ground turkey, onion, minced, ketchup, white vinegar, brown sugar, prepared yellow mustard, salt , to taste, pepper , to taste

unsalted butter , cut into pieces, unsalted butter , cut into pieces, sourdough bread, crust removed , bread torn into pieces (about 2 oz), extra virgin olive oil, extra virgin olive oil, salt, fresh ground pepper, broccoli, peeled and cut lengthwise into long thick florets, egg yolks, boiling water, fresh lemon juice (not the bottled stuff), tabasco sauce, chopped mint, chopped mint, coarsely chopped thyme

lean ground beef, mccormicks broiled steak seasoning, onion, diced, bell pepper, diced, tomato sauce, ketchup, white vinegar, brown sugar, worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, ground mustard, hamburger buns or roll

instant pistachio pudding mix, crushed pineapple, drained, curd cottage cheese, defrosted fat-free cool whip or 1 (12 oz) container any type whipped topping, chopped pecans

jello gelatin (reg or sugar free), unsweetened pineapple chunks (w/ juice), clear soda pop (regular or diet, 7-up , ginger ale, etc), tropical mixed fruit juice, chopped fresh fruit (, apples , grapefruit or orange sections, berries in season, grapes or any fresh fruit of your liking)

yellow squash, new potatoes, onion, sharp cheddar cheese (approx ), butter, pepper, seasoning salt, mrs. dash seasoning mix, celery salt, low-sodium v8 juice

sheet puff pastry , defrosted but kept cold in fridge, leek, sliced (1 cup), crumbled blue cheese, more if desired, toasted walnuts, more if desired, fresh ground pepper, salt, bouquet garni , dried herbs,herbs de provence, butter

artichoke heart (frozen, preferably, just not marinated ), sun-dried tomato (packed in oil and rinsed), goat cheese, kosher salt (to taste), garlic cloves, minced (fresh only please! no jarred or powdered stuff, add more to taste), red pepper flakes (to taste, i bought the extra-hot kind from penzey s)

freshly squeezed orange juice, raw sugar or 3 tbsp unbleached cane sugar or 1 1/2 tbsp honey, salt, tamari-flavored roasted sunflower seeds (or plain ), oil, black pepper or white pepper

unsweetened crushed canned pineapple, eggs, sugar, butter, white bread , torn into pieces