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Lamb Chops with Pistachio Salsa Verde
By nnlester
This recipe was inspired by my dad, Mark Boone, who loves lamb chops and pistachios
- 2 medium shallots, coarsely chopped
- 1 garlic clove, coarsely chopped
- 1 cup (packed) fresh parsley leaves with tender stems
- 1/2 cup (packed) fresh mint leaves with tender stems
- 1/2 cup unsalted, toasted pistachios
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons capers
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 12 (1-inch-thick) lamb rib or loin chops (about 2 pounds)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Chili Cheese Dogs
By nnlester
1. In a medium saucepan, set over medium heat, pour in 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- Lightning Speed Chili:
- 1/2 onion, diced and divided
- 1 pound ground beef (85% lean/15%fat)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 1/4 cup beef broth
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne
- The Rest of the Stuff:
- 6-8 hot dogs
- 6-8 hot dog buns
- Yellow mustard
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese (or any other melty cheese you love)
Keto Bread
By nnlester
In a food processor, pulse almond flour, egg white protein, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt Pulse in eggs u
- 4 cups blanched almond flour (not almond meal)
- 2 tablespoons egg white protein powder or organic egg white protein powder
- 2 1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon celtic sea salt
- 8 large eggs
Strawberry, Almond, and Pea Salad
By nnlester
Recipes & Menus | recipes Strawberry, Almond, and Pea Salad "I like the fact that just three or four main ingredi...
- 1/2 cup Marcona almonds
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons whole grain mustard
- 1 teaspoon poppy seeds
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
- 1 cup shelled fresh peas (from about 1 pound pods) or frozen peas, thawed
- 3 cups baby arugula or watercress, thick stems trimmed
- 8 ounces fresh strawberries, hulled, halved or quartered if large (about 2 cups)
- 1 cup pea tendrils
- 1 ounce Parmesan, shaved
Whole Grain Pancakes with Wild Blueberry-Maple Syrup
By nnlester
Using whole grain flour and wheat germ in these pancakes isn’t just a healthy gimmick that adds fiber and protein...
- 1 1 2 cup plus 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 1 1 cup frozen wild blueberries
- 2 2 2 cups whole grain complete pancake and waffle mix (the Bon Appétit Test Kitchen used Kodiak Cakes brand)
- 2 2 2 cups buttermilk
- 6 6 6 tablespoons wheat germ
- 2 2 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 2 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 2 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
Chocolate Icebox Pie
By nnlester
1) Preheat the oven to 375°F
- Crust
- 1 1/4 cups finely crushed graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, optional; for enhanced flavor
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- Filling
- 1/3 cup hot water
- 2 tablespoons King Arthur All-Purpose Cocoa or Double-Dutch Dark Cocoa
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/3 cups bittersweet chocolate chips, chunks, or disks
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- Topping
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
- 2 tablespoons whipped cream stabilizer, optional, for holding power
Cherry Tomato Vinaigrette
By nnlester
Cut half of cherry tomatoes in half
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 shallot, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon (or more) red wine vinegar
- Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
Pan-Seared Scallops with Lemon Sauce
By nnlester
Using vegetable peeler, remove peel (yellow part only) from lemon in long strips
- 1 lemon
- 1 1/2 cups dry white wine
- 1/4 cup sliced shallots
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled, crushed
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 3 pounds large scallops
- 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter, divided
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
Slow-Cooker White Chicken Chili
By nnlester
If making immediately, combine chicken, onions, jalapeño, garlic, chiles, cumin, coriander, 3 tsp
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 1/2 large onions, finely chopped
- 1 medium jalapeño, seeded, finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 2 (4-ounce) cans diced green chiles, preferably "fire-roasted"
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 3 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, preferably white, plus more
- 6 cups homemade chicken stock or low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups frozen corn, preferably "fire-roasted"
- 3 (15-ounce) cans white beans, preferably cannellini, white kidney, or Great Northern, drained, rinsed
- Sour cream, cilantro, lime wedges, and cornbread (for serving)
- A 6-quart (or larger) slow cooker; a resealable gallon-size freezer bag; a resealable quart-size freezer bag (if freezing)
Salt-and-Pepper Shrimp
By nnlester
"The ingredient list is short, and the cook time is too
- 1 1/2 pound shell-on large shrimp
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorns, ground
- 1 Fresno chile, thinly sliced, seeds removed if desired
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves with tender stems