2721 winter treats birds Recipes

rice krispies, marshmallows, margarine or 3 tbsp butter, shredded coconut, marshmallow peeps (your choice of color-i usually make 24 with blue, pink and yellow birds), jelly beans

whole wheat flour, garlic powder (optional), low-sodium low-fat chicken broth, cold water, cooked vegetables (sweet potatoes, zucchini or winter squashes cooked and smashed or pureed)

beef suet, fat, rendered, peanut butter , crunchy, unsalted peanuts, chopped, mixed bird seed, fat, rendered, unsalted peanuts, chopped, unsweetened dried cranberries, chopped, dried apple, chopped, mixed bird seed

bacon fat , solidified, room temperature or 1/2 cup lard, peanut butter, raisins or 1/4 cup chopped nuts or 1/4 cup bird seed or 1/4 cup crumbled bacon, stone ground white cornmeal (or more )

melted beef suet, slightly chilled, crunchy peanut butter, rolled oats, cornmeal, mixed wild bird seed

popped popcorn, brown sugar, karo light or dark corn syrup, butter or margarine, salt, baking soda, spice islands pure vanilla extract, treat bags or bowls, halloween candies , nuts, dried fruits, etc.

cooked, mashed winter squash, curry powder, butter or trans fat-free margarine, maple syrup, salt , or to taste, cayenne pepper , or to taste, sweetened coconut flakes, toasted (optional)

dried pinto beans, rinsed and picked over, soaked in 2 quarts water overnight or for 6 hours, extra virgin olive oil, onion, chopped, sweet paprika, garlic, minced, bay leaf, (1 leaf ), chopped tomatoes, with liquid, winter squash , such as butternut, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes, quinoa , rinsed thoroughly, flax seed, freshly ground pepper, parsley, chopped

butternut squash (as many as you want) or 1 acorn squash (as many as you want) or 1 any hard winter squash (as many as you want) or 1 pumpkin, salt

pumpkin seeds, raw, shelled, fresh ginger, grated, extra virgin olive oil, winter squash, peeled, seeded , cut int 1/2-inch pieces (about 4 cups), dried cranberries, ground cinnamon, ground coriander, ground cumin, curry powder, vegetable broth, brown rice, cooked, hot, bananas , sliced (optional condiment), pineapple chunks (optional condiment ), green onions , sliced (optional condiment), chutney , any flavor (optional condiment)

raw suet, fatty bacon, raw peanuts (chopped ), raisins, cornmeal, oatmeal, peanut butter, dry dog food (crushed ), sunflower seeds, sugar, cracked corn or 1/2 cup mixed bird seed

yellow cornmeal, wheat germ, mixed bird seed, raisins, quick oats

chopped suet, wild bird seed, black oiled sunflower seeds, oranges (cut in half(pulp removed ), string

cooked chicken breasts, diced (3 boneless skinless breasts), frozen mixed vegetables , carrots, green beans, and corn (such as birds eye ultimate petite mixed vegetables), diced onion, diced celery, chicken gravy (or leftover ), dry white wine, fresh minced parsley, celery seed, dried thyme, ground black pepper, pie crusts (store bought such as pillsbury brand, or your own recipe )

fresh basil leaves, coarse kosher salt, sliced peeled carrots, broccoli florets (about 6 oz), cauliflower florets (4 to 5 oz), vegetable stock or vegetable broth, cooked cranberry beans or other winter beans or canned drained great northern or cannellini beans, fresh italian parsley leaves, extra-virgin olive oil, olive oil, fresh thyme sprigs, uncooked large shrimp (for first course) or 24 (for main course), peeled, deveined, patted dry

unsalted butter, shallots, finely chopped, frozen winter squash puree, thawed, chicken stock, olive oil, raw green (hulled) pumpkin seeds, ground cumin, cayenne pepper, grated fresh lime zest, fresh lime juice

olive oil, onion, chopped, diced small winter squash (butternut, acorn, etc.), good quality chicken broth (or more if needed), arborio rice, white wine, grated parmesan cheese

cooked mashed winter squash (such as butternut or acorn), butter, cream, salt and pepper, oranges, cornstarch, light brown sugar, butter