12 sweet straws Recipes

egg fettuccine, spinach fettuccine (can use egg and boil in spinach juice), sliced julienne cut ham or 1 cup canadian bacon, sliced mushroom , of your choice (optional), frozen green pea (optional), sweet butter, heavy cream, grated parmesan cheese, salt, pepper

unbleached all-purpose flour, salt, baking powder, unsalted butter, sugar substitute (the splenda baker s blend is ideal. you can substitute it for 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar-substitute), eggs, vanilla extract, fresh strawberries, chopped, semi-sweet chocolate chips (can be substituted with bittersweet or milk chocolate), unsalted butter, heavy cream

a 17.3 oz package pepperidge farm puff pastry sheets (1 sheet ), egg, water, sugar, ground red pepper, paprika, ground cinnamon

sheet pepperidge farm puff pastry, egg, water, sugar, ground red pepper, paprika, ground cinnamon

chicken stock, julienned lean pork or 1/4 lb chicken, garlic and red chile paste, soy sauce, ground pepper, eggs, beaten, cornstarch, sliced shiitake mushroom, peeled straw mushrooms, dried black fungus (soak in water for an hour before using), sliced bamboo shoots, sliced water chestnuts, baby sweet corn cobs, soft tofu, sliced into 1/4 inch cubes, white vinegar, sesame oil, chopped scallion (to garnish )

fresh dandelions (dandelions are the absolute 1st choice if you can find them.... and you really can always find them by simply picking them yourself from a fresh field.), fresh spinach (or: chinese cabbage, bok choy, kale, mustard greens, beet greens, swiss chard... any greens you may find in a local market)), yellow onions (strong onions work best, sweet onions lose their individual flavor too easily. i don tsp use red onions here but you might like their flavor), cannelloni beans. (any beans are fine but we like the italian style ingredients since it is so much our heritage ), sweet bell peppers (sweet poblano peppers are better if you can get them inexpensively), hot chile peppers, your fave chiles , serrano, jalapeno, hot bananas, etc.. maybe 1 or 2 habaneros if you want more heat), italian stewed tomatoes (substitute with any of the many diced and stewed variations you may find in your local market.), straw mushrooms (any shrooms will work, we always grab the least expensive canned variety available.), fennel, whole bulbs garlic, capers, green pimento stuffed olives, tblsp dried oregano, bay leaves, ground black pepper, olive oil (extra virgin if you can find it inexpensively.), chopped fresh cai cilantro (my fave is wide leaf cai cilantro.. if you can find it... exquisite!), grated romano cheese ., balsamic vinegar, rutabaga, if you can tsp find fresh greens , you can always find canned greens and all canned ingredients... the idea is that when you are on-the-road you must eat healthy and avoid white flour sandwiches and fried fast food to survive.

broccoli florets, cauliflower florets, sliced carrot, cornstarch, pineapple juice, dark brown sugar, apple juice concentrate, rice vinegar, peanut oil, chopped peeled gingerroot, garlic cloves, finely chopped, jalapeno pepper, seeded and cut lengthwise into thin strips, firm tofu or 16 oz extra , pan-crisped, tomato, cut in 16 wedges, canned straw mushroom, drained, candied pineapple, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (preserved pineapple see note ), salt, fresh ground pepper

sweet onions, evaporated milk, sugar, salt, hot sauce, flour, cornmeal, baking soda, old bay seasoning, cayenne pepper, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, spicy brown mustard, dry ranch dressing mix, lemon juice, hot sauce, sour cream, salt

cooking oil, diced onion, chopped garlic, chopped ginger, serrano or jalapeno chili pepper, seeded and thinly sliced, snow peas, ends and strings removed, red bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1-inch squares, assorted mushrooms (e.g. cremini, portobello, oyster or straw), stems trimmed (if using shiitake or oysters, remove stems), cut into slices or bite-size pieces, oyster-flavored sauce, sweet rice wine

potato buns, split and toasted, mayonnaise , optional, barbecue sauce, romaine lettuce leaves , torn in small pieces, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, crispy cooked bacon, roasted ham or turkey (about 2 oz), half-pint grape or cherry tomatoes, sweet, dill , or bread and butter pickles, potato straws , optional