174 nothing gems Recipes

purified drinking water, various 100% juice concentrates or lemonade, various additions, fresh mint leaves, lemon/lime/orange zest or wedge pieces, fresh berries, sliced (raspberries, black berries, etc), whole round berries (cranberries, blueberries), ice trays

organic skinless, boneless chicken thighs , cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces, asian fish sauce (i prefer soy sauce), shallots, finely chopped (or green onions), garlic cloves, minced, ginger, grated, stalk of fresh lemongrass , tender white inner bulb only, minced, chopped cilantro, plus 1/3 cup leaves for serving, chopped mint, plus 1/3 cup leaves for serving, cornstarch, kosher salt, freshly ground pepper, granulated sugar, head gem lettuce (or baby butter/red leaf lettuce), leaves separated, red onion, halved and sliced, spicy asian chili sauce (or peanut sauce), for serving

french baguette, sliced into 24 rounds and lightly toasted, goat cheese (chevre), softened, add in, chopped (examples:green or black olives, roasted red peppers, peppadews, jalapenos, capers, etc), fresh herb (examples: whole leaf basil, cilantro, parsley, chives, etc), deli meat , depending on choice and size--either 1/2 or 1 per round(examples: salami, ham, roast beef, pastrami, turkey, etc)

flour tortillas, fresh spinach, baby or torn, fresh mushrooms, sliced, shredded mexican blend or pepper jack cheese, salsa , sour cream(optional)

cornmeal, ap flour, baking soda, salt, eggs, slightly beaten, buttermilk, bacon fat or shortening(can use 1/2 butter)

pinto beans(rinsed and soaked over night, please...you don tsp have to do this, but i highly recommend it), jalapeno peppers, seeded and halved, onion, quartered, garlic, minced, cumin, salt (this recipe needs ...remember, you are making a lb of beans, so don t be too concerned about this amount. taste them, if they seem bland, which, they shouldn t, they most likely need a bit more .), liquid(all stock , half and half, or any other combo...all water can be used, but more seasonings, will need to be added)

cornmeal, flour, baking powder, cayenne(or less , to taste), salt, fresh ground pepper, fresh parsley, chopped, onion, grated, buttermilk, bacon grease(melted, but not hot ), egg, slightly beaten, peanut oil for frying

baking potatoes , well scrubbed and patted dry, quality olive oil, coarse kosher or sea salt

ears sweet corn, in husks, water for soaking, butter and kosher or sea salt, to taste

fresh mushrooms, sliced or whole, butter, garlic cloves, minced, squirt of lemon juice, fresh ground black pepper, to taste, but don tsp skimp

baby gem lettuce, white wine vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, mustard powder, salt and pepper

saltine crackers (large box), eggs, thick sliced pork tenderloin, vegetable oil or 1 -4 cup corn oil

white basmati rice, washed and soaked as much as needed depending on quality, water, sea salt , to taste, unsalted butter, divided (butter is essential, oil or margarine is not to be subbed here), whole cardamom pods, crushed slightly to open a bit, turmeric powder (it s really for colour), scant 1/2 cup date molasses (dibis tamar in middle eastern shops), balkan yogurt, to serve

vegetable oil (or as needed for pan-frying), chicken meat , cut into pieces, fresh parsley, minced, ground cumin, dried oregano, chili powder, salt and black pepper, garlic cloves, minced, canned crushed tomatoes, jalapeno, minced (or other hot pepper to taste), yellow onion, diced small (or more, or less, or none, per your taste ), lemon juice, water or chicken stock

creamy parmesan salad dressing, chicken broth, dijon-style mustard, salt, pepper, chicken, cut into 8 pieces

ladyfingers, sherry or orange liqueur, raspberry all fruit spread or preserves, instant vanilla pudding mix, cold milk, heavy whipping cream, almonds , available on baking aisle, fresh raspberries

s broiled chicken livers, hard boiled eggs, spanish onion, s mayonnaise, salt & pepper to taste, lettuce leafs, tomatoes, crackers, toasted sesame oil to sautee the onion