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Savory Spanish Potato Salad
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By Tom421
The briny flavor of olives and the sweet spice of bell peppers and pimento cheese compliment bright red wine vinega...
- 1 pound small red potatoes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 small red bell pepper, chopped
- 2 tablespoons pimento-stuffed green olives, sliced
- 1 tablespoon shallot, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
Paleo Spinach & Artichoke Dip
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By ROBandSEAN
Enjoy spinach and artichoke dip when you are following the paleo eating guidelines
- 2 (14-ounce) cans artichoke hearts, chopped
- 16 ounces frozen spinach
- 1 cup cashews, roasted and unsalted
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 ounces goat cheese at room temperature, optional
Air Fryer Shrimp Toast
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By pfwombat
Delicious and delicate shrimp toasts are quickly prepared in an air fryer
- 2 slices sandwich bread
- 1/4 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon roasted sesame seed
- MARINADE
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon rose or white wine
- 1 tablespoon egg white
- SAUCE
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1/2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tablespoon sugar
Indian Cauliflower Fritters
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By vegar
These Indian-inspired Cauliflower Fritters make a great appetizer for any occasion any time of the year! Serve with...
- DRESSING:
- 2 cups cauliflower, cut into small pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive or rice bran oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon coriander stems, finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons turmeric
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 1/2 cup rice flour
- 1/2 cup maize flour or chick pea flour
- 1/2 tablespoon sea salt, or to taste
- 1 zucchini, grated and squeezed dry
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup coriander leaves (extra for garnish)
- 2 cups rice bran oil, plus 1 tablespoon, about 500 milliliters
- 1 lime, quartered
- 1/2 cup yoghurt
- 1 teaspoon olive oil, optional
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 tablespoons coriander leaves, roughly chopped
- sea salt to taste or 1 teaspoon umeboshi vinegar
Beef Stew with Dark Brown Gravy - Slow Cooker
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By Claude
Love this slow cooked Beef Stew with Dark Brown Gravy! Tastes awesome alone in a bowl or served over rice
- 1 slow cooker liner (makes clean up fast)
- 1 pound beef stew meat
- 1 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 or 2 jars of beef gravy (I use Heinz Homestyle Savory Beef)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup red wine
- 1 tablespoon Kitchen Bouquet
- 1 to 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
- 1 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 cup water, if needed to get more liquid
Tabouleh
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By fionalikesfood
A nutrient-packed vegetarian, vegan meal, tabouleh will give you all the energy you need for your busy days!
- 1 cup medium bulgur wheat
- 2 bunches Italian parsley, leaves and fine stems only
- 1 to 2 bunches mint, leaves only
- 2 to 3 bunches green onions, coarsely chopped
- 6 medium tomatoes, seeded and diced
- Juice of 1 to 2 lemons
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Pressure Cooker Pork Ragu
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By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
So, you don't own a pressure cooker? No worries, mate
- 1 1/2 pounds country-style pork ribs, boneless, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 1/2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup dry red wine
- 1 (28-ounce) can tomatoes, crushed
- 3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
Crock Pot Minestrone Soup
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By ngaldi
Thick and creamy minestrone soup made with fresh vegetables in your crock pot
- 1 (15-ounce) can white beans, drained, rinsed (cannellini or navy)
- 3 cups fat free chicken broth (or vegetable broth for vegetarians), divided
- 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup carrots, chopped
- 1 celery stalk, chopped
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 fresh rosemary sprig
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh Italian parsley leaves, chopped
- 1 ounce chunk of good Parmesan cheese rind
- Salt and fresh pepper
- 1 medium zucchini, chopped
- 2 cups fresh or frozen (defrosted) spinach, chopped
- 2 cups cooked small pasta like ditalini or elbows (al dente)
- Extra Parmesan cheese, grated, for topping
Instant Pot Classic Cheese Cake
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By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
Making a cheesecake in an Instant Pot is super quick and easy
- For the Crust:
- For best results, I recommend buying a 7" springform pan (Amazon has them) as this easily fits into the Instant Pot.
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- For the filling:
- 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
Mexican-Style Grilled Steak (Carne Asada)
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By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
This recipe comes from America's Test Kitchen
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 (2-pound) skirt steak, trimmed, pounded 1/4 inch thick and cut with grain into 4 equal steaks
- 1 (13 x 9-inch) disposable aluminum roasting pan (if using charcoal)
- 1 garlic clove, peeled and smashed
- Lime wedges
Croissant Breakfast Bread Pudding in a Slow Cooker
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By á-4174
Bread pudding is easy to make in a slow cooker
- BREAD PUDDING:
- 5 croissants, cut into 1/2” pieces
- 2 dinner rolls, cut into 1/2” pieces
- 2 oranges, zested
- 8 eggs
- 1 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 cup raspberries
- 1 cup blackberries
- 1 cup strawberries, sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter, room temperature
- BROWN BUTTER-CINNAMON GLAZE:
- 1/2 pound butter, 2 sticks
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar, sifted
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Pressure Cooker Stuffed Peppers
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By á-11135
Pressure Cooker Stuffed Peppers in less than 20 minutes! Green peppers are filled with a seasoned ground beef, rice...
- 6 large green peppers
- 1.5-pounds ground beef
- 3/4 cup uncooked rice
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons dried onion
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large can crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup water
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