4789 atoes optional Recipes

mayonnaise, dijon mustard, honey, fresh dill, chopped, vidalia onions, sliced or 1 large sweet onion, olive oil, butter, brown sugar, salt , to taste, black pepper , to taste, ground sirloin or 1 lb chuck, salt , to taste, black pepper , to taste, cheddar cheese, thick slices (a combo of yellow and white cheeses looks stunning), hamburger buns, toasted (use good quality buns), romaine lettuce, sliced dill pickles, ketchup, ruffles potato chip (optional, add them along side , or right into your burger for a nice crunch)

red potatoes cut into 1inch or a bit larger cubes, light ranch dressing, ground black pepper, celery salt, diced or julienned red onion, sweet or regular relish, options: diced red and green peppers, shredded carrot

cornstarch, strawberry, quartered, sugar, limoncello lemon-flavored liqueur, fresh ground ginger, cinnamon, fresh lavender (optional) or 1 sprig fresh rosemary (optional) or 1 sprig fresh sage leaves (optional) or 1 sprig fresh thyme (optional)

russet potatoes, peeled and halved, butter , cut into cubes, cream cheese, cut into cubes and softened, sour cream, hidden valley dry ranch dressing mix (start with 1/2 package adding in more to taste), milk (optional and as needed for extra creaminess, or use whipping cream) (optional)

water, buckwheat groats, rinsed (raw, not toasted ), millet, rinsed, rolled oats or 3 tbsp quinoa, chopped red apple, chopped almonds (or fav. chopped nuts), raisins or 1/4 cup chopped dates, ground cinnamon, ground cardamom, salt, ground flax seeds, milk (optional) or yogurt (optional), honey , to taste (optional)

olive oil, garlic clove, minced, ground turkey (optional) or 1 lb lean ground beef (optional), no-salt-added tomato sauce, red wine, water (or use all and no wine), tomato paste, instant minced onion, sugar (more less to your taste ), salt or 1/2-1 tsp substitute, dried basil (see note ), dried oregano, onion powder

jumbo pasta shells, cooked and drained, light ricotta cheese (use full amount if not using meat or for extra cheesey), cooked sausage, crumbled (optional), part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded, divided, fresh parsley leaves, packed, very finely chopped, fresh romano cheese or 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated, egg, minced garlic (optional) or 2 tsp garlic powder (optional), nutmeg, grated, black pepper , to taste, marinara sauce or 1 (26 oz) jar homemade pasta sauce

yukon gold potatoes (or a mix of the two!) or 2 lbs red bliss potatoes (or a mix of the two!), diced celery, chopped chives, mayonnaise, dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, sugar, celery seeds, lemon juice (to taste), salt (to taste)

meat filling for polish dumplings, makes about 1 cup, enough to fill 32 to 34 dumplings., rather than cooking onions separately for the filling , we incorporate some of the caramelized onions used to garnish the dumplings., percent lean ) ground beef, ground pork, reserved chopped caramelized onions (see step 3 of polish dumplings, related), minced fresh parsley leaves, minced fresh chives, egg white , lightly beaten, salt, ground black pepper, instructions, mix all of the ingredients together in a medium bowl until uniformly combined. use right away to fill pierogi or cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until needed, but no longer than 2 days., mushroom filling for polish dumplings, makes about 1 cup, enough to fill 32 to 34 dumplings., rather than cooking onions separately for the filling , we incorporate some of the caramelized onions used to garnish the dumplings., white mushrooms , wiped clean and quartered, unsalted butter, garlic cloves , minced or pressed through a garlic press (about 1 tbsp), dried porcini mushrooms , rinsed and minced, salt, reserved chopped caramelized onions (see step 3 of polish dumplings, related), sour cream, minced fresh parsley leaves, ground black pepper, instructions, pulse the white mushrooms in a food processor until finely chopped , about 15 pulses; transfer to a bowl and set aside. melt the butter in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat until shimmering. add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. stir in the processed mushrooms, porcini mushrooms, and 1/4 tsp salt. cover, turn the heat to medium-low, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms are wet and wilted, about 7 minutes., uncover, increase the heat to medium-high heat, and continue to cook until the mushroom liquid has evaporated and the mixture clumps and is starting to brown, about 7 minutes., add the reserved chopped caramelized onions. stir in the sour cream and cook until the mixture is sticky and cohesive but not wet, about 30 seconds. transfer the mixture to a bowl; cool slightly. stir in the parsley and season with salt and pepper to taste before filling the pierogi or cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until needed, but no longer than 2 days., potato and cheese filling for polish dumplings, makes about 1 cup, enough to fill 32 to 34 dumplings., while we prefer the flavor and texture of farmer s cheese here, an equal amount of ricotta cheese can be substituted. use either a food mill or a ricer to process the cooked potatoes for the filling; do not use a food processor or the filling will have a gummy texture. rather than cooking onions separately for the filling, we incorporate some of the caramelized onions used to garnish the dumplings., russet potato (about 9 oz), peeled and sliced 3/4 inch thick, salt, reserved chopped caramelized onions (see step 3 of polish dumplings, related), cheddar cheese , shredded (about 1/3 cup), farmers cheese (about 1/4 cup) (see note ), unsalted butter, ground black pepper, instructions, cover the potatoes by 1 inch of water in a large saucepan and add 1 tbsp salt. bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook until the potatoes are tender and a fork can be slipped easily into the center, 10 to 12 minutes. drain the potatoes into a colander., a food mill or ricer over a medium bowl and process the potatoes into the bowl. add the caramelized onions. stir in the cheeses and butter until incorporated and season with salt and pepper to taste. cool slightly before filling the pierogi or cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until needed, but no longer than 2 days.

sheet of puff pastry, wheel of brie , or suitably sized wedge from a larger piece, dijon mustard (option 1), black berry balsamic (option 2), or 2/3 cup balsamic and half a cup of black berries

nopalitos (get the kind that are sliced), white onions, chopped, fresh cilantro, chopped, dried mexican oregano, fresh lime juice, tomatoes, cut into wedges, fresh cilantro, chopped, queso fresco (vegan cheese can be used for a vegan option) or 2/3 cup anejo cheese, crumbled or shredded (vegan cheese can be used for a vegan option), purple onion, sliced into thin rings, canned chilies , jalapenos en escabeche cut into chunks, avocados, sliced, head romaine lettuce , torn into bite-sized pieces

macaroni, lean ground beef, minced garlic cloves, chili powder, cumin, dried oregano, salt and pepper, to taste, condensed tomato soup, optional 1 can low calorie, mozzarella cheese, grated

butter , 1 stick, buttermilk, sugar, divided, eggs , seperated, flour, unsweetened chocolate, melted (optional), frosting, optional topping recipe (step 5), shredded chocolate

sugar, cornstarch, milk (almond, soy or coconut beverage. not rice for df! coconut makes the prettiest pudding), beaten egg yolks, margarine (fleichmans unsalted for df) (optional) or 3 tbsp butter (optional), vanilla

vidalia onions, lots of butter, salt and pepper to taste, aluminum foil, boullion cubes (optional, your favorite flavor ), worchestershire sauce (optional)

option 1, chili seasoning, cheese dip, onion, diced, option 2, chili of your choice., cheddar cheese, sour cream, what ever you like

option peeled i leave skins on ) diced squash, i usually use half zucchini and half yellow, chopped sweet onion (maui sweet or vidalia or similar), cream of chicken soup, sour cream, shredded carrots, butter, melted, similar box croutons - onion or cheese and garlic, butter to grease pan.

juicy, ripe , red tomatoes, sliced (a large platter for a crowd), feta cheese, crumbled, kalamata olives, sliced (may use black, or green olives), fresh basil, snipped, sea salt, freshly ground black pepper, olive oil , optional