248 your own with garlic Recipes

chickpeas, garlic clove, minced, fresh jalapeno, minced (i often use more!), chopped cilantro (fresh is a must), shredded carrot, chopped black olives (depending upon taste, you may want to use 1/2 can), diced red onion, green onions or 1 scallion, sliced thinly, tomatoes, halved, asparagus spears (tips only ), ground cumin, salt and pepper, ground red pepper, own family recipe italian dressing or 1/4-1/2 cup your own italian vinaigrette, i interchange depending upon my time

tri-color pasta (not noodles), same as above ), roasted red peppper, sliced black olives, green olives with pimentos, marinated artichoke hearts, add pepperoni - your choice ), onion (sweet ), chopped garlic, add 1 can/jar marinated mushrooms - your choice ), cheese : feta, provolone, mozzarella (amount your choice), you can use any cheese of your own choosing ), italian dressing (kens) or your choice, note: also tastes good with cesear dressing )

ground sirloin or 1 lb ground chicken or 1 lb cut up chicken breast, poblano pepper, diced, anaheim chili, diced, jalapeno, seeded and diced, onion, diced, garlic cloves, diced, diced tomatoes (give or take...), green chilies, enchilada sauce (or make your own ), mexican cheese (low fat...whatever you prefer), corn tortillas or 12 flour tortillas, salsa (or more to your preference), corn chips (or more to your preference), fresh cilantro, chopped, sour cream (i use low fat )

olive oil, onion, diced, fresh garlic, minced, red pepper flakes , optional, whole or crushed tomatoes, or if you re lucky enough to have your owned canned tomatoes, use a 1 quart jar for this, sugar, salt and pepper to your taste, whole basil leaves, rolled and sliced thinly, eggs, fresh grated pecorino romano of reggiano parmesan cheese, crusty italian bread

pasta (your choice , but i like rotini), onion - diced, mushrooms - diced, butter, olive oil, worcestershire, dry white wine, garlic powder, salt/pepper to taste, butter, flour, whole milk (don tsp try to make this low-fat or low-calorie, just enjoy as is!), bay leaves, bouquet garnish (i use a japanese bag, pre-made but you can make your own), cayenne pepper, sharp cheddar - shredded, swiss - shredded, reggiano - shredded, gouda - shredded, sour cream, crushed cheese crackers, grated parmesan cheese, olive oil

cooked lobster meat (can sub cooked crawfish meat), asparagus tops, fresh mushrooms, whole, bacon , fried crisp and broken into very small pieces, olive tapenade(recipe follows, or your favorite ), melted(clarified is even better ) butter, diameter , about 1/2inch thick fried tortillas(recipe follows, or use your own), salt and pepper, olive oil, kalamata olives (measured whole), roasted red pepper, capers, garlic, olive oil, squirt of lemon or lime juice, fresh cilantro, instant mesa, room temperature water, salt(yes, really ), flour, oil heating for frying

shell pasta (i like small shells , ditalini or anything small in shape. rotini, spirals, and penne is too big to m), snow peas (ends trimmed and cut in half on an angle), frozen baby peas (thawed ), shallots, thin sliced, roasted red pepper vinaigrette, chives, chopped fine, salt, pepper, roasted red peppers (most jars are about 7 oz, if you want to make your own, approximately 1 large bell pepper roasted pe), balsamic vinegar (you can substitute red wine if you want, it changes the flavor a bit but it will work just fine), garlic, minced, shallots, minced, olive oil, honey, red pepper flakes (optional), salt, pepper, grated parmesan cheese

parmesan cheese, grated, fresh breadcrumb, creole seasoning (emeril s preferred , emeril s essence, your own recipe or store bought), butter, olive oil, garlic, peeled and minced, shallots, peeled and minced, roma tomatoes, peeled, seeded and diced, creole seasoning (emeril s preferred , emeril s essence, your own recipe or store bought), creole mustard, andouille sausage, chopped, olive oil, onion, peeled and chopped, red bell pepper, seeded and diced, green bell pepper, seeded and diced, shrimp, peeled and chopped, cream cheese, room temperature, gouda cheese, grated, heavy cream or 1/2 cup whipping cream, eggs, beaten

clam, pork chops (good size ones ), olive oil (to fry chop ), onion , sliced into thin circles, garlic cloves, finely chopped, tomato, with skin removed and sliced into circles, white wine, bay leaf, tomato paste, chopped parsley (i prefer fresh cilantro), salt (or to own taste ), red pepper flakes (or to your own taste )

boneless chicken , cut into bite-sized pieces (white or dark meat, your preference), peanut oil, for frying, fresh snow peas , with both ends trimmed, and side veins removed, straw mushrooms, drained, sliced water chestnuts, drained, sliced fresh carrots, fresh bok choy, stems (the white , stalky part at the bottom of the bunch), chicken broth, white sake, salt, accent seasoning (optional, since some people are allergic to msg, but i like it), sesame oil, soy sauce, cornstarch (to make sauce to your own thickness preference), honey or 2 tbsp brown sugar, lime juice, sherry wine, minced fresh gingerroot, soy sauce, minced garlic, preferably fresh , but bottled will do, flour, cornstarch, baking powder, eggs, beaten, water, oil

pork spareribs (cut into serving-size pieces), lemon , juice of, oil, onion, chopped, fresh minced garlic, jalapenos (finely chopped , remove the seeds or leave in depending to your heat level), pace picante sauce (or use your own favorite ), brown sugar , packed, barbecue sauce, prepared yellow mustard, worcestershire sauce, seasoning salt or 1 tsp white salt, fresh ground black pepper, liquid smoke (optional), tabasco sauce (to taste, use for more heat ) (optional)

pasta (i use tri-color rotini for color), ranch dressing, bacon crumbles (please don tsp use immitation bacon bits! big chunks of bacon are best. if you make your own, blot it really well.), cheese crumbles (or chop your own into small bits - not shredded ), red and green bell pepper, chopped, red onion, chopped, options, chopped marinated artichoke hearts, chopped green or black olives, corn, sun-dried tomatoes, chopped, fresh or dried dill, garlic, black pepper, use your imagination

cooked brown rice, cooked chicken breast, chopped (about 3 breasts), chopped onion, green bell pepper, chopped, minced garlic (we use jarred), pre-shredded mexican blend cheese, fajita seasoning (1 tb per lb of meat), ground cumin, ground cayenne or pepper flakes, to your taste, kosher salt, coarse black pepper, nash brothers lemon pepper (or your own brand preference), chopped fresh cilantro, raw red bell pepper, chopped, black beans, juice from half a lime (optional), salsa (hot, medium or mild , depending on preference), corn tortillas , optional

olive oil, shallots, peeled and minced, minced garlic, oregano, thyme, parsley, assorted mushrooms, cleaned and rough chopped, brandy, stock (your choice ), salt, white pepper, whole bay leaf, heavy cream, butter, parsley, minced, for garnish, mushrooms may consist of any combination of portobello , shiitake, crimini, button, or your own favorites., as for the stock, in a pinch, i ve used reconstituted dried onion soup mix for the stock. in that c e, omit the salt entirely.

boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed, balsamic vinegar, lime juice, olive oil, divided, garlic, minced, butter, yellow onion, 1/2 inch diced, red bell pepper, 1/2 inch diced, yellow bell pepper, 1/2 inch diced, sliced mushrooms, broccoli , slaw cut to 1/2 inch lengths (fresh stem, julienned, available in stores or make your own), cooked canned black beans, drained (for fewer carbs, use black soy beans), your favorite salsa, dried cilantro or 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro, chili powder , to taste, cumin , to taste, ripe avocado, peeled,seeded,and 1/2 inch diced, sour cream, salt and pepper, to taste, flour tortillas (10 inch or larger), grated cheddar cheese or monterey jack cheese, for garnish (optional)

salmon fillets, your favorite barbecue rub (your own ), fresh coarse ground black pepper, garlic cloves, limes, honey, cilantro, chipotle peppers (in adobo sauce), red onion

light smoked sausage , halved lengthwise and sliced, chopped onion, lima beans, whole kernel corn, drained, salsa, mild, diced tomatoes with onion and garlic (or just 1 can and add your own garlic to taste)

pork chops, thick-cut (2 pork steaks also work, but tend to be fattier), flour, salt, pepper, granulated garlic, granulated onion, garlic and herb seasoning (or create your own mix), dried oregano, fresh rosemary, 2 short sprigs (1 tsp dried is okay), garlic, minced (i use pre-minced refrigerated product), button mushrooms, sliced, butter, olive oil (i use roasted garlic ), milk, divided (2% or whole), chopped parsley (to garnish ) (optional), chopped scallion (to garnish ) (optional)