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shrimp (16-20 count peeled and deveined ), extra virgin olive oil, sweet onion (diced very fine ), garlic (crushed ), tomatoes with garlic (hunts makes the fire roasted series), hot chili peppers , flavored oil with toasted sesame oil to your heat preference (use less (or more), oregano, basil, thyme, red pepper flakes (this is where you adjust to your taste), whole dried hot red chili peppers (again add to your level of heat), uncooked pasta

cooked dressing, eggs, well beaten, scant ) sugar, salt, dry mustard, heaping ) flour, cider vinegar, water, potato salad ingredients, cooked dressing, mayonnaise (do not use miracle whip), your taste) prepared mustard, salt and pepper, to your taste, potatoes , boiled until tender, drained well and diced, radishes, very thinly sliced, stalks celery, thinly sliced, onion, diced, hard-boiled eggs, peeled and diced

ground beef, chopped onion, minced garlic cloves, red wine, your favorite red pasta sauce, uncooked rice (i think 1 1/2 is best), beef broth (canned is best but bouillon will work), red tabasco sauce (this is very optional and can be adjusted to taste)

white wine vinegar, dry white wine, shallots, very finely chopped, unsalted butter (to your taste ), salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste

diced tomatoes, undrained, tomato sauce, potatoes, diced, onion, diced, carrots, diced, green pepper, diced, frozen mixed vegetables, sirloin, cut into very small bits, beef broth (i use beef base and water), salt , pepper, oregano, basil, parsley, celery seed, etc (to taste), add all your leftover vegetables, mexicorn, drained, lima beans, peas, green beans

cold water, onion, unpeeled and quartered, garlic clove, unpeeled and quartered, stalk celery, shrimp shells , from 2 lb shrimp, salt, ground red pepper (preferably cayenne), white pepper, black pepper, basil, thyme, chopped onion, chopped celery, chopped green bell pepper, vegetable oil, flour, fish stock, unsalted butter, divided, to your taste, shrimp, peeled, very finely chopped green onion, fish stock, hot cooked rice

extra virgin olive oil, oyster mushrooms , fibrous stems removed, mushrooms torn in half if very large, button mushrooms, cleaned and sliced, kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, shallot, finely diced, butter, extra virgin olive oil, mushroom , vegetable, or chicken broth, water, arborio rice, grated parmigiano-reggiano, plus more for serving, parsley, very finely chopped, procedure, combine the broth and the water in a medium saucepan and heat to simmer over medium heat., in a large, heavy saute pan, heat 3 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil over high heat until very hot, but not quite smoking., add about 1/3 of the mushrooms , taking care not to crowd the pan. saute the mushrooms over high heat until golden brown in spots, adding a small pinch of salt halfway through cooking., sauteed mushrooms with a slotted spoon and set aside, and repeat with the remaining mushrooms, adding the additional 2 tbsp of olive oil per batch. set mushrooms aside. taste and correct for salt., in a large saucier or pot set over medium heat, add the butter, the 1 tbsp olive oil, and the finely chopped shallots. cook and stir until the shallots are softened, 3-4 minutes (do not brown)., add the rice. stir until all of the rice grains are coated in the fat and have become translucent around the edges, about a minute., crank the heat to high and immediately add 1/2 cup of the simmering broth. stir the rice, making sure you get into the corners of your pot with your spoon, so the rice doesn tsp stick. continue stirring until most of the liquid has been absorbed by the rice. add another 1/2 cup of broth and keep stirring., continue adding the broth , 1/2 cup at a time, adding more only when the last 1/2 cup has been absorbed, until rice is al dente. (depending on the rice, you may use all of the liquid, or you may have some liquid left over. or you may need to add additional rice. keep an eye on the rice, tasting a grain at a time if you need to, to determine when the rice is done.), stir in about three-quarters of the reserved sauteed mushrooms. add the 1/3 cup parmigiano , and the remaining 1 tbsp butter. taste and correct for salt., serve: spoon risotto into a bowl. top with some of the remaining sauteed mushrooms, a sprinkle of chopped parsley, and a few grindings of black pepper. serve with additional grated cheese on the side.

sized jalapeno peppers, chili cheese (i found this in the specialty cheese section of wegman s supermarket. make your own if you can tsp find this by adding your desired amount of hot sauce to cream cheese!), bread crumbs, all-purpose flour, eggs, beaten, canola oil, very cold ranch dressing for dipping

vegetable stock, strong dark, spring onions , garden fresh, fresh ginger, sliced very fine, ground mexican cinnamon, ground nutmeg or 1/8 tsp mace, sweet potato, peeled and diced fine, carrots, sliced, fresh, cooked, maple pecan syrup or 1 1/2 tbsp pure maple syrup, soymilk , to consistency, fat free parmesan or romano cheese (your choice) (optional) or soy cheese (optional), orange zest

pizza sauce (your favorite from a jar or can), alfredo sauce (again , your favorite from a jar, bottle, mix, or you very own), ranch salad dressing

haricots verts (very thin string beans), limes, fresh rosemary leaves, fresh tarragon leaves, fresh cilantro leaves, stone-ground mustard, rice wine vinegar, chopped fresh ginger, grapeseed oil (or your choice of olive or canola oil), plus 1/4 cup, bottled water, tomatoes , seeds removed and finely diced, red onion, finely diced, salmon fillets, skin on, salt and pepper or adobo seasoning

chicken carcass or you could use a turkey carcass, along with all the left over meat, bones and trimmings., use whole chicken. i like to use the left overs from a rotisserie chicken, aromatics: *2 cups chopped celery, chopped onion, minced garlic ., herbs and seasonings, nice size bay leaves, ground or rubbed sage, or 2 tbsp fresh chopped, ground pepper , or peppercorns, crushed dried or 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme, dried crushed basil or 1 tbsp chopped fresh, curshed oregano, chopped dried rosemary or 1 tsp fresh ., stock pot or other very large pan ., enough water to fill stock pot. can use chicken or turkey broth to increase intensity of flavor, ingredients : for creamy broth, chicken broth, cornstarch or flour...or...2 envelopes of chicken or turkey gravy mix dissolved in 1 1/2 cups broth, not hot broth. or 1 can cream of chicken soup., this is now your broth for the soup., taste of broth and adjust seasonings., add vegetables to the soup, potato per person eating plus 2 for the pot, carrot per person and 1 for the pot., use baby carrots instead of peeling and slicing ones., stalks celery cut into bite size pieces, any other veggies your family likes .

haricots verts (very thin string beans), red onion, finely diced, tomatoes , seeds removed and finely diced, seedless red grapes, lime, chopped fresh rosemary leaves, chopped fresh tarragon leaves, chopped fresh cilantro leaves, stone-ground mustard, rice wine vinegar, chopped fresh ginger, grapeseed oil (or your choice of olive or canola oil), water, preferably bottled, sea salt, freshly ground black pepper

advocaat, lime cordial, fresh lemon juice (optional, or water, use if your advocaat is very thick), sparkling lemonade (such as sprite), sugar, fresh lemon slice, ice

cream cheese, sour cream, buddig beef or ham diced up in very sm. pieces, scallions sliced, garlic powder or to your taste

taco meat filling, ground beef, taco seasoning, batter, ap flour, corn meal, rapid rise yeast, sugar, salt, very warm milk, corn or vegetable oil, egg, shredded cheese (your choice ), partially crushed corn chips, chunky salsa

canola oil, flour tortillas, cinnamon, raw sugar, melted chocolate, your favorite nuts, very finely diced, ricotta cheese, peach jam , the kind that has fruit pieces in it