125 warm optional Recipes

warm water, sugar, yeast, vegetable oil, good quality, warm water, salt, sugar, flour (can use 1/2 whole wheat), flour (for kneading), vegetable oil, sugar (optional), butter (optional), milk (optional), oregano (optional), cheese (optional), garlic powder (optional)

firm-textured white bread cubes (from about 1-1/4 slices of italian or sourdough bread), semisweet chocolate chips, sugar, nonfat milk, egg, shredded orange peel, vanilla, powdered sugar (optional) or fat-free whipped topping (optional)

soy sauce, freshly ground pepper, minced fresh lemongrass, from 2 stalks, flank steak, fresh lime juice, asian fish sauce, crushed red pepper, sugar, shallots, thinly sliced, mint leaves, cilantro leaves, roasted rice powder, optional; see note

prepared salsa verde (see mexican green sauce with tomatillos and avocado (salsa verde)), eggs, diced ham or 2 -3 tbsp chorizo sausage, extra-virgin olive oil, salt and pepper, snipped fresh cilantro, to garnish, fresh soft tortilla, warmed (optional, to serve )

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

yellow cake mix, instant vanilla pudding, sour cream, eggs, oil, warm water, chocolate chips (semi-sweet is what i use, but could use milk or dark ), chocolate chip (4 oz), butter, light corn syrup (if still too thick, add another 1/2 tbsp)

granulated sugar, warm water, bread machine yeast or 1/4 oz active dry yeast, milk, butter, salt, eggs, all-purpose flour (approx ), brown sugar, corn syrup, dried cranberries or 3/4 cup raisins, chocolate chips or 1 chopped chocolate bar, chopped pecans, cinnamon, icing sugar, milk, melted butter

new potatoes, bacon, onion, coarsely chopped, stalk celery, chopped, all-purpose flour, sugar, salt, pepper, water, cider vinegar, fresh snipped chives, optional garnish, minced parsley, optional garnish, hard boiled eggs, optional garnish

goats cheese, lettuce - a mixture of different types is nice : a good option is to use the pre-washed bags of lettuce, so that you can have a nice mix of rocket, basil, cos, watercress, spinach etc., cucumber, tomato, beetroot (optional), carrot (optional), olives (optional), cottage cheese (optional), new potatoes (cooked and cooled , optional), balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, bread + butter

butter (25 ml) or 2 tbsp margarine (25 ml), apple cider (250 ml), lightly packed brown sugar (175 ml), cornstarch (25 ml), rum or 1 -2 tbsp brandy (optional) or 1 -2 tbsp calvados (optional)

broccoli, rinsed and cut into 1-inch pieces, olive oil, salt, balsamic vinegar, dijon mustard, chopped toasted walnuts, frisee leaves (optional), rinsed and crisped, pepper

hazelnuts, diced shallots, sherry or a white wine vinegar, extra-virgin olive oil, mushrooms (cremini or a mix of wild ), unsalted butter, salad greens such as frise , arugula or a mix of your choice, mix of fresh herbs (optional) such as chives , tarragon, fresh thyme or a couple pinches of dried, sliced shallots, pecorino or parmesan-reggiano or another hard, sharp cheese

sour cream, cream cheese, softened, brie cheese, softened and rind removed (or use containers of creme de brie, if available), grated parmesan cheese, brandy (optional) or 3 tbsp cognac (optional), chopped prosciutto (about 6 oz), green onion, chopped, red pepper flakes (or cracked black pepper)

whole milk, vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped, salt, milk chocolate , cut into 1/2-inch pieces, eggs, croissants, cut into 1-inch cubes (approx 1 lb, day old is fine), vanilla ice cream (optional) or coffee ice cream, for serving (optional)

homemade cannellini beans with some of their cooking liquid or 1 (15 1/2 - oz) can cannellini beans partially drained, but not rinsed, ripe tomatoes, seeded and diced (optional, i d wait for summer tomatoes), crumbled feta cheese, minced fresh rosemary , or to taste, good quality extra virgin olive oil, salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

angel hair pasta (i prefer whole grain or wheat), asparagus spears , cut in bite-sized pieces, tomato , cut in bite-sized pieces, carrot, shredded, red onion, diced, fresh basil, chopped, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, lemon , juice of, garlic , to taste, salt and pepper, to taste, grated parmesan cheese (optional) or romano cheese (optional) or asiago cheese (optional)

canola oil to cook, ginger julienned, sliced scallions, fleur de sel, coarse ground szechuan peppercorns, coarse ground white peppercorns, salmon fillet, eight inch rice paper , softened in warm water, red leaf lettuce leaves for steaming, pink peppercorns, for garnish, juice of 1 orange, separated, juice of 1 lemon, separated, juice of 1 lime, separated, clear soy sauce, lychee honey, butter, optional-but highly recommended, salt and white pepper

old-fashioned oatmeal, margarine (1 stick) or 1/2 cup butter (1 stick), brown sugar (more ,if desired), eggs, baking powder, salt, milk, dried fruit (such as raisins, apples, cherries or cranberries) (optional) or chopped nuts (optional)