Get the latest Basic recipes from Group Recipes. http://www.grouprecipes.com/tag/basic I use this recipe for basing all my stuffing around. Change out the sausage for a variety of crunchy chewy proteins mix in pecans, hazelnuts or walnuts. http://www.grouprecipes.com/106125/thanksgiving-stuffing.html This is just the beginning. A very rich and flavorful broth with basic vegetables for you to add rice (chicken and rice soup) or noodles (chicken noodle soup) or orzo or whatever. Feel free to add different vegetables as well. Green beans, peas, corn, it's all good. http://www.grouprecipes.com/103359/just-the-beginnings-chicken-soup.html Beef stock http://www.grouprecipes.com/103203/basic-brown-stock.html A simple comforting risotto made with leeks and lemon. http://www.grouprecipes.com/102038/creamy-leek-and-lemon-risotto.html A rich basic red New Mexican chile sauce used in many other Mexican dishes. http://www.grouprecipes.com/101568/basic-sonoran-red-chile-sauce.html This is a very basic homemade marinara sauce. Add some meatballs or sausage to make a great Italian spaghetti, or just toss with some pasta for a tasty side dish. A little red wine makes a tasty addition. http://www.grouprecipes.com/100698/basic-marinara-sauce.html Based on an ingenious recipe/method from http://brannyboilsover.com/200 9/07/27/sushi-for-1/, using Brown Minute Rice! It's sticky by nature and fast, not to mention cheap and whole-grain! http://www.grouprecipes.com/98037/super-simple-brown-rice-maki.html Adapted from an AMAZING recipe by Lindsay @ Happy Herbivore: http://happyherbivore.com/2009/06/soy-free-mac-n-cheese/. Sometimes I add a little salsa for zip or ketchup for a kid-like meal! http://www.grouprecipes.com/97734/lindsays-awesome-cheezy-pasta.html Words from the CIA..."In Italian, tiramisu literally means "pick me up." After one bite of the espresso-and-Kahlua-soaked ladyfingers, creamy mascarpone cheese, and grated chocolate, you will understand why this dessert is a classic. For a contemporary twist on the original, make the tiramisu in individual glasses." the recipe and photo are courtesy of the Culinary Institute of America, Hyde Park, New York http://www.grouprecipes.com/93697/basic-tiramisu-from-the-culinary-institute-of-america.html Basic Fish Frying http://www.grouprecipes.com/92681/basic-fish-frying.html