34 basic using fresh Recipes

warm water (110-120 degrees ), honey, oil (i have used both olive and vegetable , and both have worked wonderfully), whole wheat flour (i used freshly ground, additional flour will be used later), vital wheat gluten (optional), bread enhancer (optional), instant yeast (i use saf), salt (i use real), whole wheat flour, liquid lecithin (optional)

oil (i prefer extra-virgin olive ), vinegar (white , cider, wine, ..., not balsamic), salt, black pepper (i prefer fresh-ground ), basic vinaigrette (use evoo and red wine vinegar), minced garlic, crushed red pepper flakes (optional), basic vinaigrette (use canola or corn oil and cider vinegar), crumbled bacon, minced onion, celery seed (optional), prepared mustard (optional), brown sugar or 1 -3 tsp another sweetener, to taste, italian vinaigrette, prepared mustard (i recommend dijon or spicy brown), honey (optional) or 1 -3 tsp another sweetener, to taste (optional), basic vinaigrette, mayonnaise or 2 -3 tbsp sour cream or 2 -3 tbsp plain yogurt, basic creamy vinaigrette dressing, grated parmesan cheese, fresh ground black pepper (to taste), basic creamy vinaigrette dressing, garlic clove, put through press, fresh ground black pepper, olive oil (i prefer extra-virgin), lemon juice, oregano, minced garlic, oil (i prefer extra-virgin olive ), balsamic vinegar, minced garlic

pre-made cake, instant pudding mix (i use bird s custard mix), frozen fruit or 2 (1 lb) bags fresh fruit, sugar, cream, fresh fruit (to garnish ), sherry wine or 1/3 cup juice or 1/3 cup water

bouillon , i use maggi seasoning, soy sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, fresh ground black pepper , to taste, miso, type and amount, if any are (optional), black bean paste , korean (optional)

ramen noodles (hold on to the seasoning packet. you may need some of it), leftover cooked beef or 2 -3 oz cooked pork or 2 -3 oz cooked chicken, sliced thin or 2 -3 oz cooked shrimp, beef broth (the meat you use will determine which broth you choose) or 2 cups chicken broth (the meat you use will determine which broth you choose) or 2 cups vegetable broth (the meat you use will determine which broth you choose), broccoli slaw mix (alone or combined) or 1 1/2 cups coleslaw mix (alone or combined) or 1 1/2 cups shredded cabbage (alone or combined) or 1 1/2 cups carrots (alone or combined) or 1 1/2 cups snow peas (alone or combined) or 1 1/2 cups bok choy (alone or combined) or 1 1/2 cups bean sprouts (alone or combined), green onions, thinly sliced, chopped fresh cilantro (optional), hard-boiled egg (optional), soy sauce , to taste, sesame oil (to taste), grated fresh ginger (optional), red pepper flakes (optional)

salami, try : salami felino, finocchiona, napolitano, soppressata or cacciatore or a bit of each., bacon bits or small pieces of kielbasa or other such flavourful sausage., shaved smoked ham ., olives , basic lack or kalamata type, red, pink, green or brown., artichokes, fresh , in a jar or whatever. i like fresh., mushrooms , , . puffballs, morels, oyster, button, straw, porto bella, shitake, etc., tomatoes , please use vine ripened., fresh mug bean or alfalfa sprouts., peppers , bell, anaheim, whatever suits., fresh melon , cantaloupe, honey dew, etc., asparagus tips. again , fresh is best but any kind in a pinch; or use fresh spinach., cheese. take your pick according to your taste. different taste in cheese really changes the whole salad., cooked beetroot. fresh is best but canned will do. drain well ., baby (miniature) corn cobs; well drained ., olive oil. i use the old fashioned kind to get more flavour., some good wine vinegar, smoked salmon. if you can tsp get good smoked salmon don tsp use any ., braised small medallions of spiced beef , lamb, pork, fowl, alligator, etc. dice into 2 by 2 cubes. take your pick or do two or three kinds and let your table mates choose. cook to taste, cool before serving., shrimp , crab, lobster, squid, fish, etc. if it needs cooking do that and let it cool., boiled egg sliced ., salad dressings of your choice., seeded dates ., raw cauliflower or broccoli., sunflower seeds or your choice of nuts., sliced tomatoes & sliced bell or anaheim peppers., fresh endive or iceberg lattice. try the tinder tips of watercress, romaine lattice, etc., sliced maui onion. if you can tsp get maui onions get the mildest you can find ., anything i forgot

ground cinnamon, ground coriander, ground turmeric, paprika, fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi), mustard seeds, ground cumin, chili powder (sub fresh chilis if you like), light oil (i use coconut, other s would work), onion, chopped, garlic cloves, finely chopped, ginger, minced, crushed tomatoes, tinned, water, sea salt, bay leaves, ground cardamom powder, lemon , zest of, lemon , juice of

fresh eggs , depending on size., olive oil or butter, to coat skillet., stalk celery , remove strings and slice thin., broccoli florets, cut to small chunks , depending on size., onion, chopped ., garlic, diced fine ., basil ., butter ., tomato, small cubed, pitted and chopped kalamata olives (use basic ripe olives if you must)., fresh or dried & soaked mushrooms, chopped ., red bell pepper, chopped ., hot chilies, seeded and chopped (optional), smoked bacon, chopped ., canned escargot (depending on size and your taste), well drained., dry white wine ., corn meal ., grated swiss cheese. you can use other cheese but swiss is best ., salt & fresh ground pepper to taste.

boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded thin, sea salt, fresh ground pepper, olive oil, white basmati rice, chicken stock (i use just a little less for what i find perfect rice), middle eastern mixed spice (baharat aka middle east mixed spices - the real mix), kabsa spices (saudi kabsa spice mix), turmeric, salt, canned tomato puree (or basic nomato sauce (tomato free tomato sauce) to be tomato free), tomato paste (none if you are tomato free), salt, fresh ground pepper, olive oil, middle eastern mixed spice (baharat aka middle east mixed spices - the real mix), ground cumin, tahini, garlic cloves, crushed, chicken stock , if needed (or water)

shells manicotti (1 box) or 12 -14 cannelloni tubes (1 box), ricotta cheese (low-fat or part-skim), freshly grated parmesan cheese (divided 3/4 cup & 1/4 c), egg yolks, chopped fresh basil, lump crabmeat (optional) or 1/2 lb roasted & shredded cooked chicken (optional) or 1/2 lb chopped fresh spinach (optional), salt, fresh ground black pepper, tomato sauce (any jar sauce is fine, ricotta parmesan is my fave or use your favorite homemade basic .), butter or 4 tbsp margarine, all-purpose flour, milk (i use 1%), salt, fresh ground black pepper, nutmeg

olive oil, brown button mushrooms, cleaned and sliced (or mixed mushrooms), onion, chopped (half of it comes from the bechamel sauce if using my recipe), garlic clove, sliced, dried rubbed sage, dried rosemary, fresh ground black pepper, chili powder, penne pasta , cooked according to package directions (whole wheat is fine), mozzarella cheese , ball cubed (low-fat works fine), camembert cheese, cubed (low-fat works fine ), bechamel sauce (recommended basic with lots of flavour), cheese, grated (i used a mix of 4 cheeses, use your favourite)

fish trimmings (bones, head, and skin ), onions, thinly sliced, chablis or other dry white wine, juice of 1 medium lemon, stems fresh parsley (do not use leaves), bay leaf, salt, white pepper

oil , sunflower or corn works best but you can use any, onions, finely chopped, leeks, finely chopped, carrott, finely chopped, celery stalks, finely chopped, tomatoes, finely chopped, water, dried bay leaves, springs fresh thyme, springs fresh parsly

water, cold or at room temperature, onions, unpeeled, quartered, carrot , scrubbed, quartered, potatoes, unpeeled, quartered, head garlic, unpeeled, ribs celery, with tops, parsley, salt or tamari soy sauce, fresh or dried herbs; oregano, basil, rosemary, sage, bay leaf, etc., nutritional yeast (available in bulk at natural food stores), white miso (use brown or red for a bolder flavor)

sweet potato, peeled and chopped into small pieces, olive oil, onion, finely chopped, garlic cloves, crushed, dried red lentils, stock or 8 cups water, salt, fresh ground pepper , i use a fair bit

risotto rice (we use arborio), hot chicken or vegetable stock, onion, chopped, olive oil, black pepper, grated parmesan cheese to taste, fresh crusty bread to serve

cooked ham , chunked, mayonnaise (i use hellmanns canola mayo), salt (fresh ground ), pepper, sandwich bread

cooking onions, diced, olive oil, sea salt, garlic cloves, minced, dried herbs (basil, oregano, rosemary, thyme, whatever you like**), red wine, tomatoes, peeled and seeded (*), salt and pepper