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Spicy Thai Peanut Butter Noodles
By KDCooks
1. Cook pasta as directed, drain and run cold water over to stop cooking
- 1/2 lb. spaghetti
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter - softened in microwave 15 seconds on high
- 2 tablespoons cider or rice wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame (or canola oil)
- 2 tablesoons hot sauce
- Red Pepper Flakes - to taste
- 3 green onions - chopped
- 1/2 red pepper - chopped
- 1/2 cup snow peas - sliced thin
- sesame seeds
Artichoke and Goat Cheese Strata (Cooking Light)
By KDCooks
Might be Good for Brunch
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup finely chopped shallots (about 1 large)
- 1 (10-ounce) package frozen artichoke hearts, thawed
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried herbes de Provence
- 1 3/4 cups 1% low-fat milk
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs
- 1/3 cup (about 1 1/2 ounces) grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
- 1/2 (1-pound) loaf country-style white bread, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 5 cups)
- Cooking spray
- 3/4 cup (3 ounces) crumbled goat cheese, divided
Blackened Grouper Sandwiches with Cilantro Lime Mayo
By KDCooks
From Paula Deen
- Fish:
- 1/4 cup sweet paprika
- 2 TB ground thyme
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp ground red pepper
- 1/4 cup (1 stick) butter, melted
- 4 (10 oz) grouper fillets
- 4 Kaiser Buns, split, buttered and toasted
- Cilantro Lime Mayo:
- 1 cup (Light) Mayo
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh Cilantro
- 1 TB fresh lime juice
Feta and Chickpea Salad
By KDCooks
Add all ingredients to a large bowl
- 2 cans chick peas, or garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 roma tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cucumber, chopped
- 1/2 red onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons freshly chopped flat leaf Italian parsley
- the juice of 1 lemon
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 6 oz crumbled feta cheese
- salt and pepper to taste
- Oregano to taste
Chili Cheesecake
By KDCooks
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees
- GARNISH:
- 1 1 1 cup Crushed Tortilla Chips
- 3 3 3 Tablespoons Butter, Melted
- 16 16 16 ounces, weight Cream Cheese, Softened
- 2 2 2 whole Eggs
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 teaspoons Chili Powder
- 1/8 1/8 1/8 teaspoons Cumin
- 1 1 1 can Diced Green Chilies, Drained (4 Oz. Can)
- 1 1 1 whole Jalapeno Pepper, Seeded And Diced
- 4 4 4 ounces, weight Shredded Colby-jack Cheese
- 4 4 4 ounces, weight Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
- 1/3 1/3 1/3 cups Sour Cream
- _____
- 1 1 1 whole Tomato, Chopped
- Green Onions, Chopped
- Black Olives, Diced
- Cilantro, Chopped
Grandmother Z’s Bacon Buns
By KDCooks
(Matt’s) Family recipe from Aunt Maria Z
- 1 lb. canadian bacon - chopped
- 1 lb. ham - chopped
- 6-7 onions - chopped
- 4 cans biscuits (8 per can - “Grands” reduced fat)
- Bottle of Beer (optional)
- Egg Wash
Arugula Salad with Olive Oil, Lemon & Parmesan
By KDCooks
Adaptation of Columbus “Italian” Cooking Class recipe
- 21/4 bunches arugula, washed, dried, torn
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 ounce parmigiano-reggiano cheese
Old Bay Mayo
By KDCooks
Mix all together
- 3/4 cup Mayo
- Zest & Juice of 1 Lemon
- 1 tsp Old Bay Seasoning
- 1 Green Onion, minced
- Hot Sauce, a few drops
Mini Meatball Sandwiches
By KDCooks
Mix meat with bread crumbs, garlic, salt, pepper, and milk
- Mini Meatball Sandwiches
- Added by Ree on July 13, 2010 in Beef, Main Courses
- Prep Time 16 Minutes
- Cook Time 20 Minutes Servings 6 Difficulty Easy
- Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground Chuck Or Ground Beef
- ½ cups Panko Or Other Bread Crumbs
- 1 clove Garlic, Minced
- ½ teaspoons Salt
- Freshly Ground Black Pepper
- ½ cups Milk
- 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- ½ whole Medium Onion, Diced
- 1 jar (large) Marinara Sauce
- 12 whole Dinner Rolls (or Slider Rolls)
- 4 slices Provolone Cheese, Cut Into Four Wedges Each
Pan-Seared Scallops with Bacon and Spinach (Cooking Light)
By KDCooks
From Cooking Light - May 2010
- 3 center-cut bacon slices
- 1 1/2 pounds jumbo sea scallops (about 12)
- 1/4 teaspoon plus 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 6 garlic cloves, sliced
- 12 ounces fresh baby spinach
- 4 lemon wedges (optional)