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Potato Salad With Grainy Mustard Vinaigrette | Real Simple Recipes
By melissaf
Place the potatoes and salt in a medium pot and add enough cold water to cover by 2 inches
- 3 pounds potatoes (such as Yukon Gold), peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons coarse-grain mustard
- 1 small bunch fresh tarragon, roughly chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3/4 cup Basic Vinaigrette
Million Dollar Chicken
By melissaf
Tastes like a million bucks, but costs you almost nothing in the way of time and money, this recipe for Million Dol...
- 8 chicken breasts, thighs, or legs on hand
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup mango chutney
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 1/4 cup apricot jam
- 3/4 cup water
- 1 (55-gram) packet Lipton onion soup powder
Bacon and Swiss Chard Pasta
By melissaf
by The Bon Appétit Test Kitchen
- 1 pound linguine
- 12 ounces bacon, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch slices
- 1 very large red onion, halved, sliced (about 6 cups)
- 2 large bunches Swiss chard, stemmed, chopped (about 12 cups)
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Carrot, Apple, and Ginger Soup
By melissaf
Ingredients 2 shallots, chopped 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 pound carrots, chopped 1 Gala apple, peeled and ...
- 2 shallots, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound carrots, chopped
- 1 Gala apple, peeled and chopped
- 2 to 3 tsp. minced fresh ginger
- 6 cups organic vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Garnishes: chopped fresh chives, freshly ground black pepper
White Bean Salad with Tomatoes and Olives
By melissaf
It is important to let the salad to sit for 20 minutes to absorb the flavors
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
- Salt and pepper
- 3 (15-ounce) cans cannellini beans, rinsed
- 1/4 cup sherry vinegar
- 1 shallot, minced
- 2 plum tomatoes, cored and cut into 1/4-inch pieces
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1/2 cup chopped kalamata olives
Baked Ham and Cheese Wraps
By melissaf
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- 1 can Pillsbury™ refrigerated Classic Pizza Crust
- 3/4 lb deli ham (thinly sliced, but not shaved)
- 12 slices Swiss cheese (thinly sliced)
- 1/2 cup (8 tablespoons) butter
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
Pasta with Eggplant, Capers, and Olives
By melissaf
Adapted from Giovanna Tabanelli
- 1 eggplant (1 1/4 lb), peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons salt-packed capers *
- 1 red bell pepper
- 4 cups vegetable oil
- 10 green Bella di Cerignola olives, pitted*
- 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves
- 1/4 cup loosely packed fresh parsley leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh marjoram
- 3 garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 anchovy fillet, rinsed and chopped
- 2 tablespoons dry white wine
- 1 lb penne rigate or fusilli
- Special equipment: a deep-fat thermometer
Crescent Cheese Danishes
By melissaf
Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees (F) In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese with white sugar and ...
- 2 tubes crescent rolls
- 1 8 oz package cream cheese softened
- 1/4 cup granulated white sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp butter melted
- 8 tbsp light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 tsp milk
Red Lentil Soup
By melissaf
Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter 1 sweet onion, diced 1 cup chopped carrots 1 cup chopped celery 4 garli...
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 sweet onion, diced
- 1 cup chopped carrots
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 (28-oz.) can diced tomatoes
- 2 cups dried red lentils
- 2 extra-large chicken bouillon cubes
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup chopped fresh basil
Whose Side Are You On Cranberry Sauce
By melissaf
Directions Rinse and pick over the cranberries to make sure you don’t have any bad o...
- 2 pkg fresh cranberries
- 2 apples
- 2 pears
- 1 lemon
- 1 c sugar
- 1/2 c orange juice, fresh