80 with option make into Recipes

escarole, white cannellini beans, rinsed and drained, golden raisin, anchovy fillets, soaked 10 minutes in (optional omit to make vegetarian ), water or milk, and patted dry, olive oil, pine nuts, lightly toasted, garlic cloves, minced, capers, drained and rinsed, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper, grated cheese (optional omit to make vegetarian )

ripe plums , to make 2 cups plum pulp, lemons (optional) or 2 limes, juice of (optional), water, splenda granular or 2/3 cup sugar

sheets toasted nori (like used to make sushi rolls), canola oil, brown rice syrup, sea salt or other fine salt, cayenne (optional) or 1 pinch other red pepper (optional), white sesame seeds

english cucumber, natural yogurt, minced garlic, chopped dill, sunflower oil, chopped walnuts (optional) but great, cold water, kosher or grey salt, freshly ground black pepper to taste., fresh chopped chives make a nice topping and this is a great opening act for a heavy meal.

dried cellophane noodles or 6 oz bean threads, oriental sesame oil (dark ), rice vinegar or 1/3 cup distilled white vinegar, limes , juice of, fresh, soy sauce, red pepper flakes (crushed ), sugar, garlic cloves (minced ), minced ginger, grated carrot (about 2 medium), romaine lettuce leaves, chopped ahi (optional) or chicken, to make this a full meal (optional)

non-dairy chocolate chips (buy a 12 oz. bag), extra-firm silken tofu, sucanat, vanilla extract, salt (i use real ), chocolate wafer pie crust (i buy wholly wholesome truly natural chocolate pie crust at whole foods market) (optional) or 1 make your own (optional)

strawberry syrup (recipe makes 2 cups), strawberry, sliced and hulled, water, sugar, corn syrup, salt, lemon juice, milk, strawberry ice cream, softened, strawberries, optional garnish

chicken breasts, tom yum paste (you may use a store purchased brand of tom-yum paste, or you can use my recipe below and make your o), minced lemongrass (available at asian food stores), garlic cloves, thumb-size piece ginger or 1 galangal, sliced, fresh red chili, sliced (or substitute cayenne pepper) or 1/2-1 tsp dried crushed chili (or substitute cayenne pepper), chopped fresh coriander leaves, & stems, fish sauce (available at asian food stores), soy sauce, shrimp paste (available at asian food stores), fresh-squeezed lime juice, splenda sugar substitute, granules (or sweetener of choice), spring onions, sliced, coconut milk , don tsp add it (this thins it out to make blending easier, if you want a thick paste (or non-fat option)

bacon, diced (i like thick country bacon), dried split peas or 1 lb lentils, leek, finely chopped (make sure you wash leeks very well, or they can be gritty), celery rib, diced, green pepper, diced, carrots, diced, turnip, diced, garlic clove, minced, bay leaf, fresh thyme or 1/4 tsp dried thyme, chicken broth, chopped cooked ham (optional) or 1 -2 cup hot dog, slices (optional), dry sherry (optional), mint leaf (optional)

leftover mashed potatoes whatever you have or just peel some potatoes and make your own mashed potatoes but if you do don tsp add any liquids like milk., a tad of imagination ., butter or margarine approx., onion, finely chopped or grated, any leftover vegetables such as cabbage , turnip, rutabaga, turnips, carrots, peas, brussels sprouts or sweet potato just a few i mention finely chopped. or mashed if you are using the mash whipped method., salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. plus any spice you like., cream cheese approx. (optional but makes it tasty, creamy and smooth ) if just mashing or whipping., fried bacon pieces (optional)

unsweetened chocolate squares, butter, eggs, beaten, all-purpose flour, salt, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, espresso powder (up to 1 tbsp), walnuts (optional) or 1/2 cup pecans, chopped (optional), butter, cream , add more to make easier to spread if needed, powdered sugar, peppermint extract, butter, unsweetened chocolate squares

extra virgin olive oil, boneless skinless chicken thighs , cut into 3/4 inch pieces, turkey kielbasa, sliced 1/4 thick (i use jennie-o brand), yellow onion, diced, jalapeno, minced (optional to make up for lack of spice in the sausage), stalks celery, diced, red bell pepper, diced, black pepper, thyme, oregano, paprika, salt, cayenne pepper , to taste, grain white rice, diced tomatoes, chicken stock, shrimp, peeled and deveined with tails, fresh parsley, minced, green onions, finely diced

shad fillets, cut to make 4 pieces, olive oil, chopped fresh thyme , plus thyme sprigs for garnish (optional), or 1/4 tsp dried thyme, salt, fresh-ground black pepper, butter, lemon wedges, for serving

ground turkey breast, spring mix baby greens, to taste (50/50 mix from fresh express is my preference since i like to get the spinach in there), taco seasoning , to taste, black pepper , to taste, garlic , to taste, sugar snap pea, grape tomatoes, broccosprouts (i like as they are really good for you - 4oz a week!!), four-cheese mexican blend cheese, more to taste or 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, if preferred more to taste, salsa, to taste (we like tostitos hot ,or make our own- for dressing), sour cream, garnish to taste, tostito baked white corn chips, garnish to taste, black olives, sliced for garnish (optional), jalapenos (optional) or green chili, garnish (optional)

flour, baking soda, brown sugar (firmly packed), rice krispies, margarine (or butter, melted), cream cheese (softened ), sugar, eggs (beaten ), vanilla, crushed pineapple (drain but reserve juice), drops green food coloring (optional but does make for a green summer ), lemon pie filling (not instant , you need the 6 serving size, brand sizes likely vary), reserved pineapple juice, carton cool whip (thawed , i use whipping cream)

mung dal (small yellow lentils), uncooked rice (jasmine or basmati work best), green chilies (chopped ), ginger (peeled and chopped ), curry leaves (optional), asafetida powder (hing), salt, vegetable oil , to make dosas, cilantro, leaves (coriander, chopped fine), fresh coconut (optional) or 2 tbsp coconut flakes (optional), onion (chopped ) (optional)

jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined (leaving tail on is optional but makes for a beautiful presentation), real butter (1 stick no substitute), oregano, garlic cloves, minced, black pepper, lemon, juiced, seasoning salt (like season-all ), warm french bread

butter (may use margarine), granulated sugar, eggs, cake flour , sifted, cocoa, salt, walnuts, chopped, vanilla (or brandy), strawberry ice cream, softened (just enough to allow you to spoon it into the bowl), fudge sauce , make ahead and refrigerate, butter (may use margarine), cocoa, icing sugar, brandy (option is yours!), instant coffee granules, boiling water, egg whites, cream of tartar, white sugar, brown sugar, brandy