12 favourite toasted Recipes

toasted vermicelli (seviyan), sugar, pre packaged mixed nuts and dried fruit, ground cardamom, rose water, ghee, saffron

lean meat, cut into 1/2 inch cubes, basmati rice , soaked in water for 15 minutes, then drained (or long grain rice), chopped onion, garlic cloves, minced, raisins, tomato paste, cinnamon, salt, ground black pepper, ground cardamom, butter, toasted pine nuts, toasted almond

garlic cloves, salt, black peppercorns, spinach leaves , stems discarded, washed well and spun dry, fresh basil leaf, olive oil, very dry white wine, cashews, toasted lightly and cooled or 1/2 cup pine nuts, parmesan cheese, lemon , zest of, linguine (or your favourite pasta) or 1 lb tagliatelle pasta noodles (or your favourite pasta)

applesauce (smooth or chunky) or 3/4 cup apple butter, peanut butter , more as needed for desired consistency (smooth or chunky style), toasted chopped nuts, toasted coconut, your favourite chopped firm fruit (or dried fruit ), honey, raisins, almond extract, cinnamon

all-purpose flour, butter, water, lingonberry preserves (or your favourite), water, butter, all-purpose flour, ground almond meal (just grind up some blanched almonds in your processor to a coarse crumb), sugar, almond extract, salt, eggs, powdered sugar, butter, softened, almond extract, milk or 1 tbsp cream, sliced almonds, toasted

egg, milk, vanilla, multi-grain bread, cubed, cereal , i like bran buds, dried cranberries, walnuts, chopped, butter, syrup

spaghetti (or any shape ), garlic cloves (minced ), black olives (minced ), lemons , juice and zest of, olive oil, capers, red pepper flakes, almonds (toasted, garnish ) or 4 oz pine nuts (toasted, garnish), seafood (or chicken), parmesan cheese (fresh ), whipping cream (optional), salt & pepper (to taste)

brandy, dried apricot, diced, vegetable oil, celery, chopped, onion, chopped, garlic, minced, stuffing cubes (cubed, dried bread ) or 5 cups your favourite recipe for prepared stuffing, vegetable broth or 1 1/2 cups chicken broth, toasted sliced almonds, dried cranberries, thyme, fresh ground black pepper, egg, whisked

stuffed capsicums, whole capsicums, stem removed and deseeded, salad for stuffing, tomatoes, halved or quartered, basil, chopped, garlic, chopped, sweet chillies, finely sliced, oil, wine vinegar, salt, pepper, pancetta slices or bacon, thick toast slices, ricotta and rocket salad, dressed with your favourite dressing

potatoes, peeled and roughly chopped, onion, carrots, garam masala, black pepper, red chili powder, salt, white bread, butter or 1 tsp margarine, softened