8 simple homemade and cheese Recipes

pinto beans, drained, butter, salt, salsa, cheddar cheese or 1 cup mexican blend cheese

jumbo pasta shells, cooked and drained, light ricotta cheese (use full amount if not using meat or for extra cheesey), cooked sausage, crumbled (optional), part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded, divided, fresh parsley leaves, packed, very finely chopped, fresh romano cheese or 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated, egg, minced garlic (optional) or 2 tsp garlic powder (optional), nutmeg, grated, black pepper , to taste, marinara sauce or 1 (26 oz) jar homemade pasta sauce

baked cheddar broccoli rice cups, thanks to fountain ave. grill: http://fountainavenuekitchen.com/baked-cheddar-broccoli-rice-cups, simple to whip up with ingredients you have on hand, this side is a sure kid-pleaser that adults will enjoy as well. i employ 1 of my favorite kitchen tricks with this recipe: any time i use frozen broccoli or spinach that needs to be thawed and drained well, i put it inside a tea towel and literally wring it out. you will be surprised by how much water is released, and getting rid of it will prevent your finished product from becoming soggy., vary the cheese if you like or bake in a casserole dish or jumbo muffins tins. for my better-for-you ranch dressing, quick-cooking rice , like minute rice (can substitute about 2 cups regular, cooked rice and omit the 1 cup stock below), chicken stock, frozen, chopped broccoli, thawed and excess water squeezed out, shredded cheddar cheese, divided, homemade ranch dressing (see recipe), or store bought, eggs, lightly beaten, salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, low-fat buttermilk, chobani 2% plain yogurt, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, canola or olive oil, kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, minced chives, whisk all ingredients together ., dressing will keep for a week or so, covered, in the refrigerator., if you prefer a thicker dressing , use approximately 1/4 cup of buttermilk depending on your personal preference and intended use.

goat milk (whole milk preferably), vinegar (any type but i like to use white ), salt (to taste), heavy cream (optional)

frozen hash browns (seasoned or unseasoned to your taste), melted butter, sausage (we prefer homemade or jimmy dean s sage), yellow onion, chopped, jumbo eggs, shredded cheddar cheese, curd cottage cheese

ready made tomato soup (not condensed ), silken tofu, crumbled or 8 -10 oz chickpeas, drained, leeks or 1 onion, chopped, tomatoes, sliced into wedges, sugar (optional), fresh parsley, chopped (or cut with scissors), fresh sage, garlic powder, pepper , to taste, low fat half-and-half or 1 cup fat-free half-and-half, parmesan cheese, for garnish