13 adapted from cooking Recipes

grated parmesan cheese, all purpose flour, fresh thyme leaves, salt, ground black pepper, olive oil cooking spray

frozen chopped broccoli, cooked, mayonnaise, grated sharp cheddar cheese, condensed cream of mushroom soup, eggs, lightly beaten, crushed crackers, butter, melted

whole canned water chestnuts (1/4 cup minced , if omiting add an extra 1/4 cup minced onion) (optional), onion (1/4 cup minced ), garlic cloves (1 tsp minced ), lump crabmeat, drained, soft breadcrumbs, dried parsley, dark sesame oil or 1/4 tsp olive oil, worcestershire sauce, egg beaters egg substitute, reduced-calorie mayonnaise, pepper , depending on taste (the original recipe called for 1 tsp, i m just a wimp), key west blend spices (optional, pick this or 1 of the two following to your taste), blackening seasoning (optional), cayenne pepper (optional), vegetable oil cooking spray

frozen chopped spinach, eggs, shredded cheese, diced bell pepper (any color ), diced onion, cooked turkey sausage (optional) or 1/3 cup bacon (optional), shredded carrot (optional), drops hot pepper sauce (optional)

quick-cooking grits, salt, shredded extra-sharp white cheddar cheese, butter, scallions, coarsely chopped, white mushrooms, sliced, smoked ham, coarsely chopped (see substitutions in description), chunky tomato sauce (marinara works too)

diced butternut squash (in thumbnail sized dice), salt, butter (optional), juices from cooked meat (optional), minced fresh ginger, minced fresh garlic, salt and pepper, fresh minced parsley or 2 -3 tbsp chives

garlic cloves finely chopped, in. piece fresh ginger finely chopped, fresh chilies finely chopped, onion finely chopped, tumeric, tomatoes cut into chunks, light coconut milk, chicken thighs (boneless, skinless) cubed, fresh basil leaves chopped, divided, brown rice, cooked, red bell pepper sliced, onion sliced

russet potatoes, whole, kosher salt, plus more for cooking the potatoes, mayonnaise, dill relish, eggs, hard boiled and diced, celery ribs, diced, prepared mustard (yellow or spicy brown ), fresh ground black pepper

dried black-eyed peas, olive oil, butter, new mexico peppers (diced ), onion (diced ), garlic cloves (chopped ), tomatoes (chopped ), dried thyme, allspice, bay leaves, red chili pepper flakes, vegetable stock, water, sea salt

butter, chopped onion, chopped shallots, tart apple, peeled, cored and chopped coarsely (about 1/4 cup), butter, chicken liver, cut in halves, calvados, heavy cream, butter, lemon juice, salt, pepper, chopped truffle (optional), butter , clarified (optional)

water, cork screw pasta (i used ronzoni smart taste), peeled and deveined large shrimp, halved cherry tomatoes, chopped fresh cilantro, grated lemon rind, fresh lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, kosher salt