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Cashew Chicken with Noodles Recipe
By dmscott52
Cook rice noodles according to package directions
- 8 ounces uncooked thick rice noodles
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
- 1 tablespoon peanut oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 6 green onions, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 cup unsalted cashews
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
Spring Vegetable Shepherd's Pie
By dmscott52
First tried 4/23/2018. Excellent, recipe from Cooking Light-May 2018
- 2 (12-oz.) packages frozen riced cauliflower
- 1 (6.5-oz.) package light garlic and herb spreadable cheese. (such as Boursin)
- 1 1/2 T. canola oil
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 2 cups chopped carrots
- 1 3/4 cups chopped zucchini
- 1 cup chopped yellow onion
- 1 cup frozen peas
- . 3/4 tsp. kosher salt
- 3 T. all purpose flour
- 1 tsp.fresh thyme leaves, plus more for garnish (I used Trader Joe's 21 Seasoning Salute
- 1 1/2 cups chicken stock
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Pina Colada Fruit Salad Recipe
By dmscott52
In a serving bowl, combine the first six ingredients
- 1-1/2 cups green grapes
- 1-1/2 cups seedless red grapes
- 1-1/2 cups fresh blueberries
- 1-1/2 cups halved fresh strawberries
- 1 can (8 ounces) pineapple chunks, drained
- 1/2 cup fresh raspberries
- 1 can (10 ounces) frozen non-alcoholic pina colada mix, thawed
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup pineapple-orange juice
- 1/8 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/8 teaspoon coconut extract
Chocolate Dream Pie
By dmscott52
This is a chocolate lovers' choice
- 1 refrigerated pie crust (from 15-0z. pkg.)
- FILLING
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/8 tsp. salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1 (6 oz.) pkg. (1 cup) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 egg yolks, slightly beaten
- 1 (3 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, cubed, softened
- 1 1/2 cups whipping cream
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- Heat oven to 450 degrees. Prepare pie crust according to package directions for one crust baked shell using 9 inch pie pan. Bake at 450 degrees for 9-11 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely.
- In medium saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch, and salt; mix well. Gradually stir in milk. Add chocolate chips and egg yolks.
- Cook over medium heat until mixture is thickened, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir in cream cheese, beating until smooth. Cover surface with plastic wrap. Refrigerate until just cool, about 1 hour.
- In large bowl, beat whipping cream and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Reserve 1 cup whipped cream for topping. Fold remaining whipped cream into cooled chocolate mixture. Spoon evenly into cooled baked shell. Spoon or pipe reserved whipped cream over filling. Refrigerate 6 to 8 hours or overnight. Store in refrigerator.
Sausage, Peppers and Onions
By dmscott52
Heat the oil in a heavy large skillet over medium heat
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 pound sweet Italian turkey sausage
- 2 red bell peppers, sliced
- 2 yellow onions, sliced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
- 4 garlic cloves, chopped
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup Marsala wine
- 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
- 4 to 6 fresh Italian sandwich rolls, optional
Skillet Cauliflower Gratin
By dmscott52
Excellent and easy to prepare
- 4 cups 1-inch cauliflower florets (about 1/2 large head).
- 1 1/2 cups nonfat milk, divided
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs, preferably whole-wheat
- 3/4 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, divided
- 1/2 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 T. all-purpose flour
- 1 T. chopped fresh chives (can use dried)
- 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
- 1/4 tsp. white pepper
Spinach and Ground Beef Stuffed Shells
By dmscott52
First tried November 2016
- 6 ounces jumbo pasta shells (about 12-14 shells)
- 2 cups loosely packed spinach
- 1/2 lb. ground beef
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 2 tsp. tomato pasted
- 1/2 cup diced onions
- 2 tsp. minced garlic
- 1 tsp. basil
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 tsp. oregano
- salt and pepper to taste
Penne with Shrimp and Herbed Cream Sauce
By dmscott52
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat
- 1 pound penne pasta
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled, and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus extra for seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus extra for seasoning
- 1 (15-ounce) can whole tomatoes, drained, roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 cup white wine
- 1/3 cup clam juice
- 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
French Meat and Vegetable Pie Recipe
By dmscott52
In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1 cup mashed potatoes
- 1 can (8 ounces) mixed vegetables, drained
- 2 teaspoons ground allspice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- Pastry for double-crust pie (9 inches)
- 1 egg, lightly beaten, optional
Cordon Bleu Pork Chops Recipe
By dmscott52
Cut a pocket in each chop
- 4 bone-in pork loin chops (1 inch thick)
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons dried minced onion
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground mustard
- 4 thin slices fully cooked ham
- 4 thin slices part-skim mozzarella cheese