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Pineapple Upside-Down Cake
By Yogadiva
This old-fashioned cake is traditionally made in a cast-iron skillet, but if you don't have one, you can substitute...
- 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 egg
- Grated rind from 1 lime
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup butter (1/2 stick)
- 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
- 1 fresh, ripe pineapple, sliced, or one 20-ounce can pineapple slices
- 15 pecans
Corn Salsa
By Yogadiva
Directions Mix the yellow and white corn, chiles, olives, scallions, tomatoes, jalapenos, vinegar, olive oil and 1...
- 1 15 -ounce can yellow corn, drained
- 1 15 -ounce can white corn, drained
- 1 4 -ounce can chopped green chiles, drained
- 1 2 .5-ounce can sliced black olives, drained
- 4 scallions, finely chopped
- 2 tomatoes, finely chopped
- 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
- 3 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- Kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro
Mushroom Barley Soup
By Yogadiva
In a large pot, melt butter over medium-high
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced small
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper
- 10 ounces button mushrooms, trimmed and sliced
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 ounce dried sliced shiitake mushrooms
- 1 cup quick-cooking barley
Beef Stew with Potatoes and Parsnips
By Yogadiva
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- Coarse salt and pepper
- 2 pounds boneless beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced medium
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1/4 cup tomato paste (from one 6-ounce can)
- 1 pound fingerling potatoes, halved lengthwise
- 1 pound parsnips, peeled and cut into 1/2-by-2-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
Sesame Steak Stir-Fry
By Yogadiva
Directions Whisk the brown sugar, soy sauce, cornstarch, 2 tablespoons water and 2 teaspoons sesame oil in a bowl
- 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- 8 ounces top round steak, thinly sliced against the grain
- 2 bunches scallions, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 English cucumber, quartered and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 head napa cabbage, cut into 1-inch-thick strips
- 1 cup shredded carrots (about 2)
- 1 tablespoon minced peeled ginger
- 2 red jalapeno peppers, halved, seeded and thinly sliced
- 3 cups cooked white rice, for serving
Chicken Pot Pie Pasta
By Yogadiva
Short on time but big on flavor, this creamy and scrumptious Chicken Pot Pie Pasta dish is ready in less than 30 mi...
- Salt & pepper
- 3/4 pound penne or other short tubular pasta
- 1/3 pound green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 small yellow onion, minced
- 1 stalk celery, thinly sliced
- 2 carrots, diced medium
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups cooked chicken, diced
Miss America Cherry Pie
By Yogadiva
Directions Make the crust: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 3 cups finely crushed graham crackers (about 24 sheets)
- 1 stick unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- 3 cups fresh tart (sour) cherries, pitted
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- Sliced almonds, for topping
Slow-Cooker Beef Curry
By Yogadiva
Directions Toss the beef and potatoes with the curry powder, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 tablespoon ginger, the garlic, 1 ...
- 2 1/2 pounds cubed beef stew meat
- 1 pound small red-skinned potatoes, quartered
- 2 tablespoons Madras curry powder
- 1 1/4 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped peeled ginger
- 2 large cloves garlic, grated
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 5 slices naan bread
- 2 15 -ounce cans diced fire-roasted tomatoes
- 1 1/4 cups fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup sliced pickled jalapeno peppers, plus 1 tablespoon brine from the jar
Mushroom and Squash Risotto
By Yogadiva
Soak the porcinis in 5 cups hot water, 30 minutes
- 1/2 ounce dried porcini mushrooms
- 1/2 pound shiitake mushrooms
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 cinnamon stick, broken in half
- 3 black peppercorns
- Kosher salt
- 1 pound mixed mushrooms (such as oyster and cremini)
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 8 ounces butternut squash, peeled, seeded and diced
- 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cups arborio rice
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 1/2 cup grated aged gouda or parmesan cheese, plus shaved cheese for serving
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
Vanilla Cream Cheese Frosting
By Yogadiva
Use to make Hummingbird Cupcakes from Georgetown Cupcake founders Katherine Kallinis and Sophie LaMontagne
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 4 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
- 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 6 ounces cream cheese, room temperature