23 best family Recipes

unseasoned breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, finely grated (romano may be substituted. for best flavor, splurge on a chunk of cheese rather than use the caniste), whole milk, beef broth (the low sodium variety is recommended), chopped parsley (fresh, not dried ), eggs, beaten, dried oregano, garlic, minced, kosher salt, ground pepper (i recommend fresh ground for better flavor), dried basil, crushed red pepper flakes (i usually cut this in half since most of my family is very spice-sensitive), nutmeg (fresh grated is best ), ground chuck (80-85% is good. i don tsp recommend using very low fat beef for these, they won tsp have the right textu), beef broth

egg noodles , the best brand you can buy, olive oil, onion, chopped, stalk celery, chopped (including leaves), red pepper flakes, lean ground beef (the leaner the better), fresh parsley, minced, fresh oregano, minced, frozen peas and carrot, thawed, mild paprika, garlic powder, salt & pepper, fat-free beef gravy

fresh dandelions (dandelions are the absolute 1st choice if you can find them.... and you really can always find them by simply picking them yourself from a fresh field.), fresh spinach (or: chinese cabbage, bok choy, kale, mustard greens, beet greens, swiss chard... any greens you may find in a local market)), yellow onions (strong onions work best, sweet onions lose their individual flavor too easily. i don tsp use red onions here but you might like their flavor), cannelloni beans. (any beans are fine but we like the italian style ingredients since it is so much our heritage ), sweet bell peppers (sweet poblano peppers are better if you can get them inexpensively), hot chile peppers, your fave chiles , serrano, jalapeno, hot bananas, etc.. maybe 1 or 2 habaneros if you want more heat), italian stewed tomatoes (substitute with any of the many diced and stewed variations you may find in your local market.), straw mushrooms (any shrooms will work, we always grab the least expensive canned variety available.), fennel, whole bulbs garlic, capers, green pimento stuffed olives, tblsp dried oregano, bay leaves, ground black pepper, olive oil (extra virgin if you can find it inexpensively.), chopped fresh cai cilantro (my fave is wide leaf cai cilantro.. if you can find it... exquisite!), grated romano cheese ., balsamic vinegar, rutabaga, if you can tsp find fresh greens , you can always find canned greens and all canned ingredients... the idea is that when you are on-the-road you must eat healthy and avoid white flour sandwiches and fried fast food to survive.

butter or 1 1/2 cups margarine, sugar, eggs, mashed bananas, water, baking soda, salt, baking powder, flour, chopped nuts (optional), chocolate chips (optional, but a must for our family!)

family sized package ground beef (it must be cheap or it will be dry), onion, chopped, eggs (or how ever many it will take...you will understand later), saltine crackers, crushed (per 2 lb of ground meat, adjusted as needed), garlic cloves, crushed (per 2 lb of ground beef, adjust to your taste), dried sage (per 2 lb, adjust accordingly), poultry seasoning (per 2 lb beef, adjust to taste), brown sugar (white sugar can be used if that s all you have), hickory flavored barbecue sauce (any brand will do, but make sure it is either of the 2 varieties) or 1 (16 oz) bottle mesquite smoke barbecue sauce (any brand will do, but make sure it is either of the 2 varieties), salt and pepper, brown sugar (i use a 12 oz coffee mug to measure it in) or 12 oz white sugar (i use a 12 oz coffee mug to measure it in)

bread (i like italian without seeds), eggs, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, brown sugar, milk, vanilla

chopped dates, candied cherries, halved (use the health food store kind), pecan pieces, candied pineapple, chopped, salt, six fresh eggs, vanilla extract, all purpose flour, sugar, bourbon, butter, sugar, best kentucky bourbon (or brandy)

boneless skinless chicken breasts (can do 5 which is what is required for our family), flour, seasoned with, salt and pepper, butter or 4 tbsp margarine, divided, olive oil, divided, milk, cream of asparagus soup, lemon juice, pepper, asparagus, washed and trimmed (a little more if needed)

green pepper, diced, red pepper, diced, celery rib, diced, onion, diced, stewed tomatoes, sausage, sliced, mussels, littleneck clams, shrimp, fresh green beans, cleaned and cut into bite size pieces, frozen peas, olive oil, family size zatarain s jambalaya mix, water or 3 cups chicken broth, hot sauce

cooked tri color rotini noodles, smoked deli ham , cut on no. 10 diced, deli hard salami , cut on no. 10 diced, italian seasoning, any will do. i use (red monkey organic grinder-zest italian, freshly ground to taste.), own family recipe italian dressing (1 bottle), grape tomatoes, halved, scallions, sliced thin (green onion), red bell pepper, diced, marinated artichoke hearts, diced, sliced black olives (2 of the small cans), red onion, thinly sliced, grated mozzarella cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, red wine vinegar (i use just a splash or two), extra virgin olive oil , if needed, pepper, salt (if needed)

bread flour, unbleached (unbleached all-purpose flour may be substituted), instant yeast, parmesan cheese, grated, garlic powder, powdered buttermilk (optional, for flavor only ), salt, olive oil, cool water (bottled is best , but tap will do), olive oil (for greasing pan ), marinara sauce (or your favorite pizza sauce), mozzarella cheese, shredded (your favorite blend of shredded pizza cheeses may be substituted), parmesan cheese, grated

heads of cabbage (very large) or 2 medium heads of cabbage, ground beef (i use 80% lean, it has better flavor), butter, raw rice (best to cook rice as beef and cabbage are cooking), salt & pepper, condensed tomato soup, diced tomatoes (any variety) or 2 (28 oz) cans crushed tomatoes (any variety), bacon (approx ), sauerkraut (in glass or plastic package) (optional)

organic coconut oil, softened, shrimp, cleaned and deveined , or 1 8-oz package tempeh, yellow onion, chopped, garlic cloves, peeled and minced, minced fresh peeled ginger, sliced shiitake mushrooms (3 oz), low-sodium soy sauce or tamari, sriracha chile sauce, toasted sesame oil (optional), snow peas, chiffonade-cut kale (long strips), carrot, peeled and shredded, cooked short-grain brown rice (day old is best), eggs, rice wine vinegar, mirin, pure maple syrup, sea salt and fresh-cracked black pepper, scallions (white and light green parts), sliced thin, toasted sesame seeds

port wine (italian swiss colony is best, if available), water, sugar (granulated ), whole cinnamon sticks, dried prunes, dried apricots, dried apples, whole almonds, golden raisin, dark raisin, orange , rind of, peel cut into 1/4 in. sections (peel of half an , white pith removed), candied pineapple

chuck roast (cubed ), pork shoulder (cubed ), bratwurst (johnsonville beer brats), ground beef, salsa (use your favorite ), diced tomatoes, ground cumin (freshly toasted and ground ), chili powder (homemade is the best. see my recipe), tomato paste, chipotle peppers, beer (i like shiner bock. don tsp go with a darker than that), salt (smoked ), peanut oil, tortilla chips (crushed )

hamburger meat, family tomato soup, bushes dark red kidney beans, bushes chili beans, ranch style beans, shredded cheese, white onion, for topping, frito corn chip

corn muffin mix, egg, milk, buttermilk biscuit mix, water, unsalted butter, divided, onion, chopped, chicken livers, rinsed and trimmed, dry herb-seasoned stuffing mix, water, turkey gravy, turkey broth , or as desired, crumbled dried sage, crushed dried thyme leaves, salt and pepper to taste, shucked oysters with their liquor

butter, eggs, sour cream, sugar, vanilla, salt, orange juice, frozen blintzes (i like blueberry best, but apple or cheese is fine too...or mix & match)