19 great big Recipes

flaked coconut, rolled oats, flour, baking soda, salt, unsalted butter (i used 1/2 a cup of each) or 1 cup margarine, softened (i used 1/2 a cup of each), dark brown sugar , packed, eggs, vanilla, milk

water, 110 degrees, whole milk, 110 degrees, butter, soft, divided, egg , large, bread flour, all-purpose flour (note ( on our rainy nw days i have added up to 5 cups of flour total), sugar, salt, table, yeast (i use saf instant ), yeast (i use saf instant ), extra butter, melted , for brushing rolls before and after baking, beaten egg for egg wash, poppy seeds or sesame seeds, for the top of your buns

all-purpose flour , plus extra flour for dusting (start with 4 cups, you may sub 1 cup whole wheat flour or spelt flour), whole flax seed, slightly crushed (in the food processor works great-you just want to crack the flax, not grind it), sesame seeds, oat bran (may sub wheat germ), sunflower seeds, millet (or amaranth, quinoa, or poppy seeds, or any combo of these), dulse flakes (or 1 tsp kosher salt or sea salt or kelp powder), baking soda, good quality beer plus 2 tbsp beer (you may sub water or milk for the beer), buttermilk (or half-and-half, milk, or water or almond milk-my personal favorite), unsalted butter, softened for serving

olive oil, garlic cloves, put through a press, serrano chili, seeded and minced, shrimp, italian parsley, chopped, french bread, lemons, cut into wedges, salt and pepper

canola oil, garlic cut in large pieces, white onion chopped, nitrate free bacon cut into strips, stewed tomatoes, white beans, leftover pork roast cut up in big chunks, leftover drippings with fat skimmed is great flavor for adding to broth), celery stocks chopped, chopped carrots, ruby gold potatoes cubed, white potatoes cubed, bay leaf, dried parsely, black pepper, kosher salt to taste, water

pork roast (pre-diced pork works well for a faster preparation. just brown with onions), cooking oil or 2 tbsp lard or 2 tbsp bacon grease, chopped onion (not traditional) (optional), head minced garlic (taste great , but also helps prevent heart burn), flour, tomatoes, drained, diced green chilies (i use big jims, roasted, peeled and frozen by the bushel every fall), tomatillos, husks removed and coarsely chopped (optional), jalapenos (optional), water (broth is not traditional, but i like the flavor better) or 5 cups chicken broth (broth is not traditional, but i like the flavor better), ground cumin (or to taste), ground chili powder (or to taste) (optional), salt

dijon mustard, ripe avocado, diced, ripe tomato , chopped into pieces the same size as the avocado, cilantro, lime juice (optional), big lettuce leaves (romaine works great)

avocados, chopped, black beans, drained and rinsed, corn, rotel tomatoes, drained, chopped red bell peppers or 1 cup green bell pepper, jalapeno peppers, finely chopped, sweet onion, finely chopped (we don tsp like raw onions) (optional), red wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar, salt, black pepper, dijon mustard, sugar, oregano, olive oil, vegetable oil

ground beef, oatmeal, eggs, salt & pepper, onion, minced (slap chop works great for this), hamburger bun , along with any preferred toppings (cheese, lettuce, tomato..)

carrots, diced, onion, diced, vegetable oil, chili seasoning mix , kit, tomato sauce, tomato juice, diced tomatoes, undrained, black beans, drained and rinsed, great northern beans, drained and rinsed, zucchini, chopped, yellow squash, chopped, frozen whole kernel corn, chopped fresh cilantro, sour cream, chopped green onion, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, chopped tomato

grilled chicken, 1 lb. chopped in 1/4 piece., bleu cheese or ranch dressing, 1 cup, your favorite hot sauce, (i like franks red hot buffalo ), 1 cup, cream cheese, 8 oz. package, softened, cheddar cheese, 1 cup shredded, mozzarella cheese, 1 cup shredded, great if you have leftover chicken. if not, grill or saute a couple of boneless skinless breasts, or tenderloins, in seasoned salt, garlic pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and maybe a dash of cayenne if you want it really hot

sugar, brown sugar, water, fat-free milk, vanilla extract, vegetable oil, baby food prunes, all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, pumpkin pie spice, quick-cooking oats, uncooked, raisins or dried cranberries, vegetable cooking spray

all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, chopped dried peaches, chopped dried dates, chopped dried pears, dried cranberries, dried sour cherries, sugar, margarine, softened, neufcha gtel cheese, grated lemon rind, vanilla extract, eggs, egg whites, fat-free sour cream, baking soda, powdered sugar

fresh pomegranate juice, lime juice, simple syrup, sheets gelatin , sponged, egg whites, room temperature, butter, sugar, all-purpose flour , sifted, vanilla extract, paper fortunes

unsalted butter, mirliton, peeled and cut into 1-inch thick slices or 1 (7 lb green pumpkin) *see note, vegetable oil, chopped yellow onions, chopped garlic, salt, freshly ground black pepper, shrimp, peeled and deveined, lump crabmeat , picked over for shells and cartilage, chopped green onions, chopped fresh parsley, gruyere , or mozzarella, finely grated, cooks note: any type of bland squash can be substituted for the mirliton or green pumpkin in this recipe (merlitons, yellow squash, or zucchini) long green italian squashes would work great too. regular pumpkins can also be used (not the kind for pie, but the big, bland ones more often used for jack o lanterns). butternut or acorn squash does not work with this recipe. the original recipe uses 1 (7 lb) green pumpkin., cooks note: any type of bland squash can be substituted for the mirliton or green pumpkin in this recipe (merlitons, yellow squash, or zucchini) long green italian squashes would work great too. regular pumpkins can also be used (not the kind for pie, but the big, bland ones more often used for jack o lanterns). butternut or acorn squash does not work with this recipe. the original recipe uses 1 (7 lb) green pumpkin.

busch bake beans (the big 1 from sam s club), pinto beans, great northern (white ) beans, use whatever bean combination you prefer-i use what s in my cabinet at the time ), chopped/diced tomatoes, green pepper (chop coarsely ), yellow pepper (chop coarsely ), red pepper (chop coarsely ), very large red or white onion, real bacon bits (the big bag from sam s club), maple syrup (add what you prefer), ground pork (or turkey/beef-your preference), stalk of celery cut up fine

water, dry navy or white pea beans, dry great northern beans, dry large lima beans, maple extract, light brown sugar , packed, brown prepared mustard , as bold and spicy as you can find., orange marmalade, onions, chopped, big chunk of salt pork , the leaner the better (use your imagination on just how big a big chunk is...), cold strong coffee, apple butter, plain or spiced, tub (2 cups) lloyds-brand shredded pork bbq meat, diced, chopped, or stewed tomatoes, preferably with onions and peppers, molasses, chopped garlic, ketchup, hot flavored , if desired, seasoned salt, black pepper, dark honey , the darker the better, meyers dark rum or jack daniels, hickory smoke flavored bbq sauce, worcestershire sauce, cinnamon stick