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Panda Express Orange Chicken Recipe
By maxwells4
Cut chicken pieces into 2-inch squares and place in large bowl
- 2 pounds bonelesschicken pieces, skinned
- 1 egg
- 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
- White pepper
- Oil (for frying)
- 1/2 cup cornstarch PLUS"PLUS" means this ingredient in addition to the one on the next line, often with divided uses
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger root
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 dash crushed hot red chilies
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1 tablespoon rice wine
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- ***Orange Chicken Sauce***
- 1 1/2 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 1/2 tablespoon water
- 5 tablespoons sugar
- 5 tablespoons white vinegar
Zucchini Pancakes
By maxwells4
2006, Barefoot Contessa at Home, All Rights Reserved
- 2 medium zucchini (about 3/4 pound)
- 2 tablespoons grated red onion
- 2 extra-large eggs, lightly beaten
- 6 to 8 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Unsalted butter and vegetable oil
Pear Clafouti
By maxwells4
Recipe courtesy Barefoot in Paris,2004, All Rights Reserved
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 3 extra-large eggs, at room temperature
- 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest (2 lemons)
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons pear brandy (recommended: Poire William)
- 2 to 3 firm but ripe Bartlett pears
- Confectioners' sugar
- Creme fraiche
Spinach Squares
By maxwells4
Preheat oven 350°. Put butter in 9 X 13 baking dish and° melt
- 4 T butter
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 lb grated mild cheddar cheese
- 1 T chopped onion
- 2 pckg frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained
Green Beans with Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette & Parmesan Breadcrumbs
By maxwells4
Heat the oven to 350°F. In a small bowl, toss the breadcrumbs with 2 Tbs
- 1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup plus 2 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
- Finely grated zest of one Meyer lemon
- 1/4 cup fresh Meyer lemon juice
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 lb. fresh green beans, trimmed
Italian Doughnuts
By maxwells4
Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Olive oil, for frying
- 1 pound prepared pizza dough
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Pumpkin Mufffins
By maxwells4
Preheat oven 325° Cream butter and sugar; add eggs, one at a time
- 2 c flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 3/4 tsp cloves
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 3/4 tsp nutmeg
- 2 c sugar
- 3/4 c butter (I use 1/4 c applesauce and 1 stick butter)
- 2 eggs
- 1 lb can pumpkin
Cavatelli, Broccoli, and Mushroom Casserole
By maxwells4
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil
- 1 (8 ounce) package cavatelli pasta
- 1 head broccoli, cut into florets
- 1/2 cup butter
- 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 (4.5 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Beef Barley Soup
By maxwells4
Place the shanks in a saucepan and add water to cover generously
- 3 lb. meaty beef or veal shanks
- 3 large yellow onions, chopped
- 6 carrots, peeled and chopped
- 4 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 cup tomato puree
- 1 cup barley
- 6 Tbs. (3/4 stick) unsalted butter
- 1 lb. fresh cremini mushrooms, brushed clean and sliced
- 1/2 tsp. minced garlic
- Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 4 Tbs. chopped fresh dill
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 6 Tbs. sour cream (optional)
Bolognese Sauce-Williams Sonoma
By maxwells4
In the stovetop-safe insert of a slow cooker over medium-high heat, warm 1 Tbs
- 2 Tbs. olive oil
- 1 1/4 lb. each ground beef
- 1 1/4 lb. ground pork
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 4 oz. pancetta, cut into 1/2-inch dice
- 1 yellow onion, finely diced
- 2 carrots, peeled and finely diced
- 1 celery stalk, finely diced
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/3 cup tomato paste
- 1 cup dry red wine
- 1 cup milk
- 2 cans (each 28 oz.) whole tomatoes, passed through a food mill
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese rind
- 1 lb. tagliatelle, cooked
- Grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese for serving