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Thai Beef with Peppers (Pioneer Woman)
By KDCooks
Cook the noodles according to the package directions
- 1 package pad Thai rice noodles or linguine
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons sherry
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon red chili paste or a few dashes red chili oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lime, halved
- 1 pound flank steak, sliced very thin against the grain
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, cored and sliced into rings
- 1 tablespoon diced fresh jalapeno or 1 teaspoon diced hot pepper
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
- Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish
Kelsey's Chocolate Popcorn Brittle
By KDCooks
Mix the sugar and honey in a small saucepan and bring to a boil
- 1/4 cup sugar (1/8 cup)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup crunchy peanut butter
- 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 bag of popped popcorn (about 4-5 cups)
- Salt, optional
- 3 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted
- 3 ounces white chocolate, melted
- 1/2 cup salted pretzels, crushed
BLT Panzanella Salad (Cooking Light Aug 2013)
By KDCooks
1. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 3 ounces Italian bread, crusts trimmed, torn into 1/4-inch pieces
- 3/4 cup fresh corn kernels
- 4 large ripe heirloom tomatoes, cored and cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices
- 1 cup small multicolored cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/8 teaspoon plus dash of kosher salt, divided
- 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
- 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 cup baby arugula
- 3 tablespoons canola mayonnaise (such as Hellmann's)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh chives
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced basil leaves
- 3 applewood-smoked bacon slices, cooked and crumbled
Chicken Spaghetti
By KDCooks
Chop rotessierie chicken to make 1 cup
- 1 cup Cooked Chicken (I use Rotisiere Chicken)
- 1 1/2 cups Dry Spaghetti, Broken Into Two Inch Pieces
- 1 can Cream Of Mushroom Soup or Cream of Chicken Soup
- 1/4 cup Light Sour Cream
- 1/2 cup Grated Sharp Cheddar Cheese
- 1/8 cup Finely Diced Green Pepper
- 1/8 cup Finely Diced Onion
- 1/2 jar (2 Ounces) Diced Pimentos, Drained
- 1 cup Chicken Broth
- 1/2 teaspoon Lawry's Seasoned Salt
- Dash Cayenne Pepper
- Salt And Pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup Additional Grated Sharp Cheddar Cheese
Polenta Fries
By KDCooks
Bring 7 cups of water to a simmer in large saucepan
- 1 1/3 cups whole milk
- 2 cups polenta (corn meal)
- salt
- Extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing
- 1/2 cup grated gruyere cheese
- 3 TB unsalted butter
Jalapeno Popper Cups
By KDCooks
Heat oven to 375°F. Separate each biscuit into 2 rounds
- 1 can (12 oz) Pillsbury® Grands!® refrigerated buttermilk biscuits
- 1 can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso® chopped green chiles, drained
- 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (2 oz)
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
- 2 tablespoons cooked real bacon pieces (from 3- to 4.3-oz jar or package)
- 1 teaspoon dried minced onion
- 20 Old El Paso® pickled jalapeño slices (from 12-oz jar), drained
Lobster Lasagna Rolls with Sweet Corn and Mascarpone Cheese
By KDCooks
Adaptation of Giada DeLaurentis' Recipe
- 8 lasagna sheets
- 2 cups frozen sweet white corn kernels, thawed
- 1/4 cup half and half, at room temperature
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup (8 ounces) mascarpone cheese (Italian Cream Cheese) or light cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1/4 finely grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 tsp lemon, zested
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3 or 4 of fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1 cup shredded Italian Cheese Blend (Mozz, Provo, Parm)
- 6 oz. Packed Lobster Meat(Pasteurized) - I used "Ocean Choice" from Balducci's, chopped
Caramel Sauce (L'Academie de Cuisine)
By KDCooks
From Culinary Skills Lab - Sauces II - 10/17/11 (Chef Sandy Patterson)
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 TB water
- 1/2 cup cream
Mustard-Roasted Fish (Ina Garten)
By KDCooks
From "Back to Basics"... serve with Dill Fingerling Potatoes & Parmesan Roasted Broccoli for complete meal!
- 4 (8-ounce) fish fillets such as red snapper
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 8 ounces creme fraiche
- 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard
- 2 tablespoons minced shallots
- 2 teaspoons drained capers
Buffalo Chicken Dip
By KDCooks
Mix all ingredients together in baking dish
- 8 oz. Light Cream Cheese
- 1/2 cup Light Ranch Dressing/Blue Cheese dressing (I did half of each)
- ~1/4 cup Frank's Red Hot Sauce
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- crumbled blue cheese
- 4 chicken tenders, poached and shredded/diced
- fritos and celery for serving