36 works for too Recipes

fresh english peas (frozen will work, too. just be sure to thaw first. look for petite peas at the store.), butter, divided, green leaf lettuce (not iceberg), milk or water if you wish, fresh mint leaves, minced, juice of half a lemon, salt and pepper to taste

flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, semi-sweet chocolate chips, chopped walnuts, light brown sugar, very ripe bananas, unsalted butter, plain yogurt (sour cream or cottage cheese works too, use a little less than 1 cup if using sour cream and add a litre), milk, egg

rolled oats, brown sugar, bisquick (flour works too), divided, butter or margarine, fresh blackberries, cream or half and half

toasted sliced almonds, olive oil, butter, snapper fillets (monkfish, halibut, or cod works, too), with skin, about 4 oz each, salt and freshly ground pepper, juice of 1 lemon, chopped parsley

mussels, cleaned , sorted and debearded (like a bag of mussels), head fennel, chorizo sausage, removed from the casing (italian works too but i like the heat of chorizo), red wine, grape tomatoes (or cherry, or strawberry, etc...), garlic cloves, minced, salt and pepper

pork chops (3/4 in thick and rib cut works best), eggs, barbecue sauce, italian breadcrumbs, garlic powder, fresh ground pepper, onion salt

swiss chard (i used kale) or 1 1/2 lbs escarole (i used kale) or 1 1/2 lbs beet leaves, trimmed (i used kale), chicken broth (i used half of each) or 6 cups vegetable broth (i used half of each), garlic clove (i m sure i used at least 5!), cooked white beans (i used northern beans, cannellini or other white beans would work too) or 1 cup canned white beans (i used northern beans, cannellini or other white beans would work too), kosher salt , to taste, white pepper , to taste, freshly grated parmesan cheese (to finish), red pepper flakes (for garnish )

tuna (water packed), eggs, lime juice (preferred , but lemon ok), dill, onion, finely minced (red or white ), crushed corn flakes , as bonding ingredient, olive oil , to brown patties

sandwich wraps (flat bread), tomato sauce, mexican blend cheese (low call cheese works well too) or 1/2 cup pizza cheese, blend well too (low call cheese works well too), parmesan cheese, oregano, sweet basil, black pepper, crushed red pepper flakes (optional), pepperoni (whatever topping you would like) or caramelized onion (whatever topping you would like) or bell pepper (whatever topping you would like)

make and maintain your own sourdough starter, need a volume of at least 1 and 1/3 cups., there are several ingredient combinations for making wild, yeast sourdough, is to grate a raw potato. then add enough water to cover, enough flour to make a thin batter of about a cup and a, third in volume ., method is to use water that you ve boiled potatoes, in instead of the grated potato and water combination., you can also use flour , sugar and water. use 1 cup of, flour , a tbsp of sugar and enough water to make a, pancake consistency batter ., yet another is to simply mix together equal amounts of water, flour (whole wheat is best for this)., anything that provides food for the yeast and a good growing, environment will work. yeast needs sugar or carbohydrates, which it converts to sugar), and clear liquid., make your choice based on what you have handy and just because, what you d like to try. don tsp worry about whether or, not 1 set of ingredients will work better than another, because the chances are that they will all be equally, efficient in attracting wild (sour) yeast. there is no exact, recipe because there are so many other variables in each house, that will invite or dissuade wild yeasts from entering the, mixture. if at first you don tsp succeed, try, try again . the, most important thing is the method ., when you have decided on the ingredients you want , put them in, a glass container that will hold at least three times the, volume of the ingredients. mix lightly with a wooden or, plastic spoon as some metals will react to it. the working of, starter will mix itself ., leave the mixture undisturbed and loosely covered with a cloth, perforated plastic (to allow gases to escape) at warm room, temperature until it begins to froth or work and expand., this is a sign that wild yeasts have made themselves at home, what you re after. the new starter will rise up in, then fall again. when it has , it s ready for, use. (note: it will smell sour !), when you use it , always leave some in the container and add, flour and water back to equal what you ve taken out. most, recipes call for a cup of starter, so replace it with a half, flour and a half-cup of water and set it in a warm, place to work again ., you will probably see a liquid covering the top at 1 time or, this is called hooch , and it s exactly what it, sounds like , but don tsp drink it! actually, it s harmless, so, stir it back into the starter if the starter is thick, or if, either way ., keep sourdough in the refrigerator unless you use it at least, every third day. if you use it that often , you can leave it on, counter or any place where it s safe. if you can tsp, refrigerate it , you can keep it fresh by throwing out a cup of, it every second or third day and then replenish with flour and, water. wait until it works again before counting days ., a properly cared for starter can live indefinitely, but if you, leave it out without using it for too long, the yeast can, literally suffocate in its own waste products. if the starter, looks off color (grayish is normal) or turns pink, toss it and, start fresh ., what can you make with sourdough besides the traditional, bread , you can make biscuits, pancakes, pretzels, bagels, muffins , cornbread and even cookies! once you re comfortable, using it , you can experiment with your favorite yeast or, baking powder recipes. simply put , you substitute sourdough

olive oil, tilapia fillets or 2 lbs red snapper or 2 lbs orange roughy fillets, chopped fresh parsley, chopped fresh basil, dry crushed red pepper (or more ), tomatoes, halved, kalamata olives (cracked green olives work too) or 1 cup other brine-cured black olives, chopped (cracked green olives work too), garlic cloves, minced, salt and pepper, white wine, chopped capers (optional), chopped artichoke heart (optional)

brown rice , rinsed three times and drained (instant or quick works, too, but not as well), water (adjust amount depending on type of rice and method used for cooking), mixed herbs, divided (herbes de provence or fine herbes, e.g.), garlic powder, divided, dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed, pitted black olives, drained and rinsed (small), canned artichoke bottoms in water, drained, rinsed, and coarsely chopped, tomatoes, coarsely chopped or 2 cups grape tomatoes, carrots, shaved with a peeler into strips, stalks celery, washed and coarsely chopped, cucumber, peeled, seeded, and coarsely chopped, fresh parsley (chopped ), red onion, coarsely chopped , about 1 cup, roasted cashews (almonds work well, too), capers, sharp cheddar cheese, very coarsely chopped (may also use other sharp or tangy cheese, such as gruyere, feta, even blue), cooked chicken breasts, cold, coarsely chopped, mandarin orange segments, drained and rinsed, hass avocado, pitted, peeled, and chopped (1 large or two small), head bronze leaf lettuce, olive oil, red wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar, herb seasoning mix (fine herbes or some other commercial blend, your choice), lemon juice, salt & pepper

glugs ) extra-virgin olive oil, shallot, minced, splashes ) red wine vinegar, arugula greens, 2 bunches, washed and trimmed of stems, coarse salt and black pepper, baguette, 1/2-inch thick , day old bread works too, shallot oil, fresh herbs such as thyme , rosemary, parsley (dry herbs work too), chopped, freshly ground black pepper, grated parmigiano-reggiano

vegetable broth (central market), salsa (i made homemade ... but pico de gallo works too, or organic unsweetened), frozen corn, black beans (check can for no added sugar... walmart gv brand doesn tsp have sugar)

cooked chicken, finely chopped (canned works, too, but it s not as good), mayonnaise, sharp cheddar cheese, shredded, green onion, finely chopped, rye cocktail bread or 36 pumpernickel cocktail bread

apricot preserves (apricot-pineapple is good too), teriyaki sauce, dark brown sugar, cornstarch, powdered ginger (or 1 tsp grated fresh ginger), garlic powder, cider vinegar, red pepper flakes (optional), salt, chicken wings (or equivalent in other pieces)

english muffins or 2 pieces bread, lightly toasted, pizza sauce (spaghetti sauce would work too) or 4 tbsp tomato sauce (spaghetti sauce would work too), shredded cheese (or 2 slices of cheese, whichever you have on hand), pepperoni

unsalted butter, mirliton, peeled and cut into 1-inch thick slices or 1 (7 lb green pumpkin) *see note, vegetable oil, chopped yellow onions, chopped garlic, salt, freshly ground black pepper, shrimp, peeled and deveined, lump crabmeat , picked over for shells and cartilage, chopped green onions, chopped fresh parsley, gruyere , or mozzarella, finely grated, cooks note: any type of bland squash can be substituted for the mirliton or green pumpkin in this recipe (merlitons, yellow squash, or zucchini) long green italian squashes would work great too. regular pumpkins can also be used (not the kind for pie, but the big, bland ones more often used for jack o lanterns). butternut or acorn squash does not work with this recipe. the original recipe uses 1 (7 lb) green pumpkin., cooks note: any type of bland squash can be substituted for the mirliton or green pumpkin in this recipe (merlitons, yellow squash, or zucchini) long green italian squashes would work great too. regular pumpkins can also be used (not the kind for pie, but the big, bland ones more often used for jack o lanterns). butternut or acorn squash does not work with this recipe. the original recipe uses 1 (7 lb) green pumpkin.