20 easier cook Recipes

alfredo sauce, half & half light cream, minced fresh garlic cloves, olive oil, cooked chicken breast, shredded parmesan cheese, cooked penne, fresh broccoli florets or 16 oz fresh spinach, salt, fresh coarse ground black pepper

egg noodles, light chunk tuna in water, drained, condensed cream of mushroom soup, carrot, chopped and cooked, peas

mashed potatoes (it s easier to use instant potatoes, and to make them with chicken broth instead of milk to cut calo), prepared mustard (optional), low fat cottage cheese, cooked ham, cubed, low-fat cheddar cheese, crumbled (or just get some of the pre-grated in a package. again, easier.)

flour, salt and pepper, chicken thighs (skin on or off ), olive oil, red onions, sliced, chopped fresh garlic (or to taste), cinnamon, ginger, cumin, cayenne pepper, crushed tomatoes, honey, green bell peppers, chopped, golden raisin, chickpeas, rinsed and drained, canned mushrooms, whole and drained (can use fresh but cook first before adding to the stew, the canned is easier!), salt and pepper, almonds, toasted, chopped fresh parsley, cooked rice or orzo pasta

pork loin chop, cooked and thinly sliced, swiss cheese (style ) jarlsberg lite reduced fat, baby spinach shredded, eggstirs , real egg product publix, carnation evaporated milk, picadillo spices, picadillo spices, this makes more than 2 tbsp but its easier to mix this way, oregano, ground cinnamon, grind these spices, black peppercorns, mustard seed

raspberry gelatin, jellied cranberry sauce (alternately cook 12 oz fresh and sweeten slightly until just bursting) can is easier, crushed pineapple with the juice, unflavored gelatin, port wine, chopped walnuts, cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, sugar

toothpick, beef , a thin cut, onion, chopped, bacon, chopped , easier to do when still frozen, olive oil, red wine, garlic, minced, beef broth, liquid smoke, salt and pepper, cooked rice

raisins (chopped will make the bars easier to cut) or 1 cup dates, whole or chopped (chopped will make the bars easier to cut), water, quick-cooking rolled oats, flour, shortening (or unsalted butter, softened), sugar, egg, salt, ground cinnamon, vanilla, baking soda (1/2 tsp at high altitude), nutmeg, nuts, chopped, whole wheat flour or 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, ginger

lean ground beef, pure sesame oil, garlic cloves, minced, fresh ginger, grated, soy sauce, brown sugar, cayenne pepper, green onion, chopped, dry sherry or 2 tsp dry vermouth, dry white wine, white vinegar, creamy peanut butter, black pepper, cooked rice , i use jasmine

granny smith apple (or other cooking apples), white sugar, apple cider, cinnamon , cloves, allspice (to taste)

bacon, cooked and crumbled, chopped green onion, chunky salsa, black beans, drained, tortilla chips

cooked chicken, hard-boiled egg, finely chopped, egg, lightly beaten, chopped italian parsley, chopped cilantro, preserved lemon rind, chopped (or grated lemon rind), ground ginger, powdered saffron, icing sugar, & extra to dust, ground cinnamon, & extra to dust, cornflour, lemon juice, chicken stock or 1 tbsp water, sheets phyllo pastry (refrigerated is easier to use than frozen), unsalted butter, melted

cooking oil, filet steak , cut into 1-inch strips (freeze for about 15 minute, to slice easier), salt, fresh ground black pepper, crushed red pepper flakes (pinch or two) (optional), button mushroom, sliced, shallots, minced or 2 scallions, including green tops minced, canned low sodium vegetable broth, worcestershire sauce, blue cheese or 3 oz gorgonzola, heavy cream, chopped fresh parsley, rigatoni pasta

firm tofu, shredded carrot, chopped bok choy, chopped water chestnuts, chopped bamboo shoots, chopped garlic chives, garlic, peeled and minced, dark soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, potsticker or gyoza wrappers, oil for frying the dumplings, drain the tofu , cut into cubes and mash. wash and prepare the vegetables. combine the tofu with the remainder of the ingredients and seasonings., lay out 1 of the gyoza wrappers in front of you ., dip your finger in the water and moisten the edges of the wrapper., place a heaping tsp of filling in the middle of the wrapper ., fold the gyoza wrapper over the filling and pinch the edges to seal it shut. (you may want to use a cornstarch/water mixture to make this easier)., heat 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet or wok.when oil is ready, carefully add the dumplings and cook on high heat until golden brown (about 1 minute). without turning the dumplings over, add 1/2 cup of water and cover. cook for about 1 minute to cook the raw filling and then uncover and continue cooking until most of the liquid is absorbed., serve the potstickers with the burnt side on top, with potsticker dipping sauce or soy sauce mixed with minced ginger for dipping.

whole chicken(or parts ), tomato juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, canola oil, more;) cloves of garlic

chicken breasts (cut in half lengthwise to cook easier), salt, carton heavy whipping cream, minced garlic, cracked black pepper, nutmeg, butter, grated parm cheese (to taste), cremini mushroom (cut in half ), pasta , of your choice

calf liver, cut into 1 1/2 inch cubes (easier to do if partially frozen, you should have about 24 pieces of liver), salt and pepper, bacon, cut in half,partially cooked,drain ,reserving 2 tbsp bacon drippings, tomatoes, onions , quartered then cut in half crosswise, bamboo skewers , soaked in water for at least 10 minutes, bacon drippings, shallots or 1 tbsp green onion, chopped, dijon mustard, balsamic vinegar, vegetable oil, baby spinach, cleaned and torn in large pieces, salt and pepper

chopped cilantro, chopped green onion, grated ginger, sliced shallot, chopped garlic, black sesame seed, white sesame seeds, red chili paste (sambal oelek), honey, rice vinegar, soy sauce, canola oil, all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, ground black pepper, butterflied skin-on rainbow trout (easier to handle if cut into 4 fillets), vegetable oil, for frying, cooked basmati rice, cooled, chopped fresh basil, chopped fresh thyme, chopped fresh oregano, butter, fresh cilantro stem, for garnish