23348 very classy easy appy Recipes

unbleached all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, dutch-processed cocoa powder, espresso powder (optional, but very good ), milk, vanilla extract, vegetable oil, brown sugar, dutch-processed cocoa powder, espresso powder (optional, but very good ), water or 1 1/2 cups hot brewed coffee

softened cream cheese, frozen spinach, thawed and drained, milk, garlic & onion powder, to taste, salt and pepper, to taste, parmesean or romano cheese, to taste, bacon bits, optional, egg, tubes refrigerated crescent rolls, kicked up version, i always buy bags of frozen chopped spinach. you can saute it with the seasonings , and have very little, if any liquid to drain. i like to saute with some onion and red pepper, both chopped fine, as well as a heaping tbsp of minced or chopped garlic. i like this better than the onion and garlic powder, however, those are good options that are quicker. i almost always add a squeeze of fresh lemon and a dash of worcestershire to anything using spinach. i usually add chopped fresh fried bacon instead of bacon bits. just wanted to post the original recipe as given to me by a friend for foodies who prefer the easier methods.

olive oil, thick veal shanks, all purpose flour, very large onion, chopped, garlic cloves, chopped, peeled italian plum tomatoes, crushed, low-salt chicken broth, dry white wine, fresh basil leaves, grated lemon peel, minced fresh parsley, garlic cloves, minced, grated lemon peel

garlic clove, finely minced (can use bottled minced garlic), sesame oil, frozen cut green beans, carrots , finely julienned or 1 carrot, very finely sliced, onion, finely chopped, chopped cabbage (chinese cabbage) or 2 cups wombok cabbage (chinese cabbage), vegetable oil or 1 tbsp peanut oil, cooked chicken breasts, shredded, soy sauce, ramen noodles , discard seasoning sachets (also referred to as instant noodles), chicken stock, dried red pepper flakes (optional), chopped cilantro leaf (optional), salt and pepper

onion, very finely chopped, garlic clove, minced, ketchup, brown sugar, worcestershire sauce, cider vinegar, dry mustard, chili powder, salt, pepper

potatoes, butter, onion, very finely chopped, flour, milk, warmed, salt, black pepper, cheddar cheese, grated (optional), cheddar cheese, grated (optional), chives

ground beef, water, beef base (or beef bullion cubes), crushed tomatoes or 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes, dried onion flakes, cabbage, sliced very thinly, like angel hair coleslaw, zucchini, cut into small cubes, uncooked brown rice

puff pastry sheet (use half of a 17-oz package), cream cheese, softened, half-and-half, eggs, canned sliced mushrooms, very well drained, frozen spinach, thawed and well drained, cheddar cheese, shredded, grated parmesan cheese, green onions, chopped (can use more ), seasoning salt , and, pepper, parmesan cheese (or to taste)

dry pasta (i use fusilli), salami (4oz), black olives, rehydrated sun-dried tomato, yellow bell pepper, olive oil, red wine vinegar, parmesan cheese, very finely grated, salt and pepper, leaves fresh basil

vidalia onions, peeled and sliced very thinly, salt and pepper, butter, ritz crackers (use 1 sleeve of crackers, coarsely crushed), grated parmesan cheese

caramel apple dip, refrigerated crescent dinner rolls, butter (very soft ), white sugar, cinnamon, chopped walnuts or 1 cup pecans, divided

chicken broth, uncooked orzo pasta (very small pasta), frozen chopped spinach (thawed and well-drained ), egg (beaten ), grated cheese (parm or italian mix dry cheese such as asiago, romano, & parm), salt & pepper (to taste)

very ripe bananas, mashed, all-purpose flour, butter, melted, brown sugar, milk or 1/2 cup butter, baking soda, vanilla essence, salt

yellow cornmeal, for dusting pans, bread flour, yeast, salt, warm water (100-115 degrees ), cooking spray or oil

whole wheat pastry flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda, salt, firmly-packed brown sugar, egg whites, no suger added applesauce, very ripe medium banana, mashed, vanilla extract, dried fruit

sugar, butter, eggs, sour cream (generous tablespoons), bananas (very ripe, black & soft ), all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, vanilla, chopped walnuts (optional)

lean ground turkey, plain breadcrumbs, very finely grated carrot (the carrot juice is key to making juicy burgers so don tsp drain it away or leave it in the processor.), very finely chopped onions, salt & pepper, couple of dashes paprika

refrigerated ready pie crust, room temperature, generous ) all purpose flour, apricot preserves, almonds , very finely chopped in processor, apricots, peeled, halved, sugar, butter