496 uptown stuff Recipes

mayonnaise (no substitutes), sour cream, italian salad dressing mix (the powdered stuff), cocktail bread (i like sourdough), shredded lettuce, tomatoes, sliced (you want them to be slightly smaller than the bread), bacon bits (i like hormel because they seem to be darker in color and shredded finer. oscar mayer doesnt look as)

quick-cooking oatmeal, honey (depends on your taste. i normally use 1 tsp), non-dairy coffee creamer (optional- i use creamer cos i can tsp take milk and love creamy stuff), cinnamon (optional), water (very hot or boiling , it depends on whether you want the lumpier version or the more drinkable versio)

bananas, ripe, sugar, sugar, eggs, whole milk, butter, melted, cinnamon, nutmeg (freshly ground , if possible), vanilla extract, baking powder, whole wheat flour, cocoa (not the sugary stuff, real )

balsamic vinegar (the good stuff), good quality olive oil, gilroy garlic, minced (i find it at qfc fresh veg area), hot pepper flakes, ground aniseed, dried, chopped onion, celery seed, basil (fresh ground fine or jarred )

cranberries, water, sugar, chopped pecans, bananas, chopped, fruit cocktail in light syrup, drained, whipping cream, vanilla, sugar

boneless fish fillets, your choice, salt, pepper, unsalted butter, balsamic vinegar , use the good stuff, capers, rinsed and drained, fresh parsley, minced

almonds (about 1 oz), plain fat-free yogurt, low-fat mayonnaise, bottled ground fresh ginger (such as spice world, the stuff in the jar that you keep in the fridge, not ground ginger), crushed red pepper flakes, sliced celery, chopped red onion, dried cherries, golden raisin, roast cooked turkey breast, chopped, whole wheat pita bread, cut in half (6 inch)

green cabbage, shredded, red cabbage, shredded, red bell peppers, seeded and sliced into small strips, carrots, peeled and coarsley shredded, green onions, chopped, chopped peanuts, rice wine vinegar, vegetable oil, peanut butter (use extra chunky for this if possible), soy sauce, brown sugar , packed, fresh minced ginger (or to taste), minced fresh garlic (or to taste), chili paste (start with a small amount, this stuff is spicy!), salt and pepper

orzo pasta, sliced black olives, drained, pesto sauce (homemade or prepared ), grated parmesan cheese (the good stuff, if you can), salt and pepper, to taste

prosciutto, thinly sliced, spinach or 12 cups other greens, fresh basil, figs, stemmed, quartered, balsamic vinegar (use the good stuff), truffle oil or extra virgin olive oil

eggs, milk, sour cream, frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and drained, chicken flavor stuffing mix, ham, chopped (about 1 1/8 cups ), cheddar cheese, shredded and divided

glue (be sure to use water soluble ), water, green food coloring (the neon stuff works great !), borax

cooked chicken, diced, fat free cheese, shredded, green onions, chopped, low-fat mayonnaise, crescent rolls

olive oil, green onions, with tops,chopped, red onions or 1 large white onion, chopped, garlic, minced, mushrooms, sliced, stalks celery & leaves, chopped, red bell peppers or 2 medium green bell peppers or 2 medium yellow bell peppers, chopped, kidney beans (i use dried beans and soak and cook them, no canned stuff for us), chopped tomatoes, water, dry red wine (or alternatively you can use 2 cups vegetable stock, i use chicken stock for a non-veg flavour), minced fresh parsley, bay leaf, chopped fresh oregano or 1 tsp dried oregano, chopped fresh basil or 1/2 tsp dried basil, fresh ground black pepper, salt, whole wheat pasta, mozzarella cheese, grated

artichokes, smoked bacon or 1 1/2 lbs pancetta, sliced, italian seasoned breadcrumbs, parmigiano-reggiano cheese (don tsp buy it pre-grated, and don tsp use that stuff from the green can) or 1 1/2 cups good domestic parmesan cheese, grated (don tsp buy it pre-grated, and don tsp use that stuff from the green can), pecorino romano cheese, grated, green onion, chopped, parsley, chopped, garlic cloves, minced, salt, fresh ground black pepper, cayenne pepper, olive oil, lemons