37653 use your staples Recipes

honey, raw is best, lemons (sliced 1/8 inch if possible. mix and match your citrus as i did using all 3) or 5 limes (sliced 1/8 inch if possible. mix and match your citrus as i did using all 3) or 2 oranges, sliced super thin (sliced 1/8 inch if possible. mix and match your citrus as i did using all 3)

ground meat (i use turkey), your favorite taco seasoning (omit if using pre-seasoned meat), your favorite canned chili (i use campbell s roadhouse), petite diced tomatoes, sliced black olives (drained ), frozen) corn (drained ), water, diced onions (opt.), serve with: tortilla chips , sour cream, guacamole, grated cheese (opt.)

hot italian sausage link (i prefer johnsonville), onion, diced, green pepper, seeded and diced, garlic cloves, pressed (or minced from a jar), pesto sauce, jarred (i use classico traditional basil pesto), eggplant, peeled and diced, zucchini, diced, fresh mushrooms, sliced, dry red wine, crushed tomatoes , with juice, rotel tomatoes and green chilies, spaghetti sauce (use your favorite , i like classico)

soft pretzels, the thick large kind (if you use the frozen ones , cook them first according to directions), prepared yellow mustard (or use mayonnaise if your child doesn tsp like mustard), cheese (use your child s favorite), sliced deli meat (use your child s favorite), lettuce , sprouts, spinach, shredded carrots...whatever your child likes

chocolate cake mix (or use your favorite chocolate cake recipe), eggs (or as called for by your cake mix), oil (or as called for by your cake mix), water (or as called for by your cake mix), cream cheese, softened, milk, vanilla instant pudding mix, carton frozen whipped topping, such as cool whip, thawed, fresh raspberries (or strawberries if desired), sugar, fresh mint (to garnish ) (optional), raspberries (to garnish ) (optional)

white cake mix (white or yellow are best, or use your own imagination...), eggs (or as called for by your cake mix), oil (or as called for by your cake mix), water (or as called for by your cake mix), white frosting (or use your favorite recipe, ready to spread will do but i m not sure how much it will take ), coconut (either flaked or shredded will work), yard ribbon (approx ., for bow), jelly beans (for decorations, eyes, nose, etc.) or gumdrop (for decorations, eyes, nose, etc.)

extra large egg (egg white only), cornstarch, soy sauce, boneless skinless chicken, cut in 1-inch bite size pieces (i use a mix of thighs and breasts), sesame oil (to saute the chicken), peanut oil , to saute the chicken (vegetable or canola oil will work fine, do not use olive oil), unsalted whole cashews, peanut oil (vegetable or canola oil will work fine, do not use olive oil), soy sauce, chicken broth, sherry wine (do not use cooking sherry or cream sherry, just use a cook dry sherry), sugar, red pepper, very very thin sliced in 1-2-inch pieces, diced scallion, white and green parts, crushed red pepper flakes, rice (use your favorite, i serve about 1 cup per person, you can make more if you like ), water chestnuts, cut in thin strips

cream cheese, chunky blue cheese dressing, monterey jack cheese, shredded, cheddar cheese, shredded, cooked chicken, shredded, hot sauce , use your favorite from sriracha to chipotle hot to sweet

frozen fish sticks (use your favorite brand) or 10 fillets (use your favorite brand ), coleslaw mix (just buy the shredded cabbage and carrot mix in your local grocer), diced roma tomato, steamed tortilla (i prefer steamed corn tortillas but flour tortillas are delicious, too), ranch dressing

butter, eggs, all-purpose flour, baking powder, artichoke hearts, drained and chopped, curd cottage cheese, monterey jack cheese, kalamata olives, sliced ( may use black olives; may omit all together), hot pepper sauce, use your choice (i use tabasco)

duncan hines fudge brownie mix (each using 2 eggs and milk instead of water), kahlua (coffee-flavored liqueur), chocolate mousse (use your own recipe , or mix up two (4.2-oz. package. chocolate mousse mix), cream (from 1 1/2 cup. heavy , whipped), semi-sweet chocolate shavings, mix brownies according to instructions on box, using the two-egg recipe and, substituting milk for the water. line two 13x9x2 1/2-inch glass or metal, pans with either parchment paper or wax paper (the paper lining makes it, much easier to remove the brownies from the pan.) grease bottoms with oil or spray with pam. pour batter into pans, and bake - either in a convection, oven at 325f for 20 minutes, or in a standard oven for about 24-26 minutes., convection oven is preferred - it makes a chewier brownie). bake until, a toothpick inserted in the middle of the brownie comes out clean ., important - do not overcook. remove from oven and allow to cool completely., loosen the sides with a knife, then remove the brownies in 1 piece from, pans. turn the brownies upside down and return to the pan. peel, off paper, then brush the brownie with half of the kahlua, starting from the, outer edges and working toward the center. spread 2 cups of the chocolate, mousse evenly over the brownie , then spread 2 cups whipped cream over the, mousse ., use a vegetable peeler to shave chocolate, then sprinkle top evenly with, chocolate shavings. remove second brownie from the other pan , brush with, remaining kahlua , and place on top. repeat layers, first spreading the, remaining chocolate mousse , then the remaining whipped cream. (there are no chocolate shavings on top). refrigerate to store.

chicken i use boneless skinless thighs they seem to fit best in this dish., smoked pork and beef sausage.( use your favorite.), yellow onion, bell pepper, stalks celery, your favorite chicken soup base (i have my favorite it is not as salty as most), flour, vegetable oil, cajun spice to taste (again use your favorite ), louisiana hot sauce to taste (this i recommend using the original as i have never found a suitable replacement for the best), white rice cook per directions

crushed cheez-it crackers, breadcrumbs, egg, boneless skinless chicken breasts (use thick ones ), monterey jack cheese (use your favorite ) or 1 (8 oz) package cheddar cheese (use your favorite), butter

tuna steaks, fresh ground pepper, kosher salt, olive oil, jumbo pasta shells , cook according to package directions (but don tsp overcook, you don tsp want them to break apart), mayonnaise (you can use a little more if you want, but i prefer a light dressing), celery ribs, cut lengthwise and then chopped fine, red onion, chopped fine, roasted red peppers (jar is fine , i always keep some on hand), scallions, fine diced (white and green parts ), kalamata olive, chopped (you can substitute black olives), anchovy fillets, fine minced (don tsp shy away, you will never notice them but wow, what a great flavor), capers, drained and chopped, fresh lemon juice, fresh parsley, fine diced, pepper, tomatoes, chopped and then lightly pureed in the food processor, fresh basil, chopped fine, shallot, chopped, olive oil, red wine vinaigrette, salt, pepper, salad greens, for serving (use your favorite , i love some torn bibb or boston lettuce for a creamy texture), lemon, cut in 4 wedges (1 per plate as a garnish and squeezed on the salad)

eggs, spicy sausage *cut into bite size pieces, green onions chopped, spinach *steamed and chopped, or just use frozen, shredded cheddar cheese (use to your liking), shredded mozzarella (use to your liking), swiss cheese, hamburger buns, herbs (sorry i don tsp measure my , i just use each to taste), salt and lemon pepper, allspice, oregano, cumin, garlic salt, thyme

pinto beans, cooked (or yu can use the canned kind, drained and rinsed), onion, chopped, olive oil, cheese, grated (i use the mexican blend ), tomato sauce, crushed tomatoes (if you can tsp find the 15 oz can, just use about 1 1/2 cup from the 28 oz. can), diced green chilies (i use mild but you use whatever heat you like), chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, nutritional yeast flakes, whole wheat tortillas , burrito size (i used the smaller taco size and they were corn tortillas), veggie burger, crumbles (the vegetarian burger, you can also use the boca crumbles, if you prefer those. or, you can use the ), salsa (use your favorite )

green-tea bags, low-sodium tamari soy sauce, ginger juice (grate ginger, skin on; using your hand, squeeze juice into a bowl), pineapple juice concentrate

whole wheat bread, salsa (use your favourite kind; i used a moderately-spicy, vegetarian 1), potato chip (for the crunchy part... again, use your favourite, or whatever sa available at home)