33 made optional Recipes

reduced fat margarine, softened, unsweetened applesauce, granulated sugar, brown sugar , packed, egg beaters egg substitute, flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, quick-cooking rolled oats, walnuts (may be ground in a blender) or 1/2 cup pecans, ground (may be ground in a blender), vanilla extract, dried cranberries (optional) or 1/2 cup raisins (optional), granulated sugar, for dipping

chicken stock (reserve 2 cups cold ), fresh lemon juice, seasoning (my big fat greek seasoning ), unsalted butter (or 5 tbsp for a richer soup), granulated sugar, grated fresh lemon zest, uncooked orzo pasta, reserved cold chicken stock, reserved cold chicken stock, flour (or 5 tbsp for a thicker soup), eggs, diced boneless skinless rotisserie-cooked chicken (optional), minced flat leaf parsley (optional, to garnish )

rolls, ackage of a yellow cake mix (no pudding in the mix), all-purpose flour, active dry yeast, water, grated orange peel to taste *optional but recommended, butter softened about 2 sticks, ground cinnamon to taste, granulated sugar about 1/2 cup., brown sugar about 1 cup., secret to a great tasting cinnamon roll is to not skimp on the butter or cinnamon

refrigerated ready-made pizza dough or 2 (10 7/8 oz) cans refrigerated crescent dinner rolls, cream cheese, at room temperature, mayonnaise or 1/2 cup low-fat, dry ranch dressing mix, head fresh broccoli, top florets only, spring onion , including tops, thinly sliced, fresh ripe tomato, peeled , seeds removed, diced, cucumber, peeled , seeds removed, diced, grated sharp cheddar cheese (1 cup) or 4 oz shredded parmesan cheese (1 cup), sliced green olives (optional) or black olives (optional), sliced purple onion, chopped (optional), sliced celery (optional), grated carrot (optional), minced red bell peppers (optional) or green bell pepper (optional), sliced and diced summer squash (optional), sliced mushrooms (optional), sliced asparagus spear (optional), almost any vegetables, you like raw (optional)

cream cheese, softened, butter, softened, honey, eggs, vanilla, flour, baking powder, various filing and topping options(see below), topping and filling possibilities, use about 2tsp per serving of any 1 of the following, any all fruit fruit spread(mix with 1tsp cornstarch), lemon curd(mix with 1tsp cornstarch), cinnamon and brown sugar(mix with 1tsp cornstarch), peanut butter with or without fruit spread(you can try swirling it, melted chocolate chips or vanilla chips with marshmallows or a bit of the fruit spread, topping possibilities, honey with a touch of water with or without lemon juice, heated in the microwave and brushed over baked treats, vanilla or chocolate glaze made with powdered sugar mixed with milk or half and half with extract or cocoa added to make a thin glaze to be brushed on, add any other extract/flavor can be added to a glaze, sprinkle with colored sugars or other cake/cookie decorations.

mushrooms, trimmed, extra virgin olive oil, sea salt & fresh black pepper, to taste, garlic cloves (or more to taste), fresh herbs, chopped, optional (optional) or 1 tsp dried herbs (optional), fresh breadcrumb (made from any high-quality white or whole grain bread), cheese, grated (such as parmesan or provolone), sherry wine or 2 tbsp wine (your choice) or 2 tbsp stock

ready made pie crust, egg custard, coarse salt and freshly ground pepper, milk, heavy cream, eggs, egg yolk, freshly grated nutmeg, all-purpose flour , for work surface, filling option 1: spinach-mushroom-feta, half a bag of fresh spinach, onion, chopped mushrooms, olive oil, feta cheese, filling option 2: red pepper-artichoke-goat cheese, red pepper, artichokes, goat cheese

approx. edamame or peas which ever 1 you are using., avocados plus lemon juice a tsp or so, i and a half cups of hummus , home made or of your choice. could be store bought., salt pepper and spice of choice. i used more garlic, pumpernickel or brown bread of choice. optional if using for a dip.

strong coffee, milk, sweetened condensed milk, ice cubes (made with chocolate milk), kahlua (optional) or 4 oz baileys irish cream (optional), cream (to garnish )

white bread dough (home made or frozen,thawed), sugar, cinnamon, butter or 1/2 cup margarine, melted, raisins (optional) or 1 cup walnuts (optional), confectioners sugar frosting (optional)

pasta sauce, divided, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, shredded, parmesan cheese, grated, egg, beaten, italian seasoning (optional) or 1 tsp garlic powder (optional), cannelloni tubes, cooked (i always use fresh-made manicotti or cannelloni crepes shells), cooked chicken, shredded (optional)

boneless skinless chicken breast (turkey breast and venison works well also), tenderizing salt (e.g. mortons tenderquick), pickling salt, garlic powder, pepper, onion powder, seasoning salt, cayenne pepper (optional) or 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional) or 1/2 tsp cajun seasoning, if you enjoy it spicy (optional)

wide egg noodles, ground meat (venison, beef, turkey, pork sausage), chopped onion, spaghetti sauce (or 1 quart home-made canned), sliced mushrooms, drained, mixed italian herbs (basil, oregano, garlic powder, whatever), sliced pepperoni , slivered, shredded mozzarella cheese, shredded cheddar cheese

fresh spinach , torn, fresh mushrooms, sliced, onion, grated, sugar (can also be made with splenda), salt, dry mustard, salad oil, cider vinegar, bacon , crumbled (optional & you may use more or less to your liking) (optional), almonds (optional & you may use more or less to your liking) (optional)

pizza crust, baked ( home made or store bought ), bean dip or refried beans, ground beef, seasoned with taco seasoning, may be precooked if desired ), red onions, diced, black olives, sliced, red bell peppers, diced, mushrooms, sliced, taco sauce or salsa, cheddar-jack cheese, grated, taco seasoning, iceburg lettuce, shredded, tomatoes, sliced 1/8 inch, sour cream, sliced olives (optional for garnish ), sliced green onions (optional for garnish )

olive oil, unsalted butter, onion, chopped, flour, cooked chicken (i use recipe # #188329), chicken stock, frozen peas, potato, diced and boiled, chopped carrot, salt, pepper , to taste, hot sauce (optional but recommended ), dried oregano, grated garlic, ready-made pie crust (optional if needing to save time), grated parmesan cheese (optional), flour, cold butter or 1 cup shortening, salt, egg, cold water, vinegar

ready-made onion soup, roll of crusty french bread or 1 baguette, comte cheese, cognac (optional) or 30 ml kirsch (optional) or 30 ml whiskey (optional)

sponge cake, ready made, butter, icing sugar, eggs, heavy cream, fresh fruit , of your choice or canned fruit, cocoa powder (optional) or instant coffee powder (optional)