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Eggplant Pasta Salad | Real Simple Recipes
By melissaf
Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 1 eggplant, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
- kosher salt and pepper
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons capers
- 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted (optional)
- 1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
- 1 pound dried penne
Belgian-Style Yeast Waffles A A A
By melissaf
This classic yeasted waffle recipe produces waffles that are wonderfully crisp outside, and creamy-smooth and m...
- 1 1/2 cups lukewarm milk
- 6 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 to 3 tablespoons maple syrup, optional
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups King Arthur Unbleached All Purpose Flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons instant yeast
- 12 ounces lukewarm milk
- 3 ounces butter, melted
- 1 3/8 to 2 ounces maple syrup, optional
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 8 1/2 ounces) King Arthur Unbleached All Purpose Flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons instant yeast
Lemon Meringue Bars
By melissaf
Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F
- 1 1/2 sticks (6 ounces) unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus 1 tablespoon for buttering the pan
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted (see Cook's Note)
- 2 cups sugar
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
- 4 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- 3/4 cup fresh lemon juice (from about 6 lemons)
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- Pinch fine salt
- 4 large egg whites
Italian Style Turkey Meatballs
By melissaf
Serves 4 to 6 Serve with spaghetti
- 1 1 cup 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 1/2 ounce 1/2 ounce dried shiitake mushrooms
- 2 2 slices 1-inch hearty white sandwich bread, torn into 1-inch pieces
- 1 1 ounce 1 ounce Parmesan cheese, grated (1/2 cup), plus extra for serving
- 1 1 tablespoon 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 1/2 1 1/2 teaspoons 1/2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin
- Salt and pepper
- 4 4 anchovy 4 anchovy fillets, rinsed, patted dry, and minced
- 1 1/2 1 1/2 pounds 85 93 or 93 percent lean ground turkey
- 1 1 large 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 4 4 garlic 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 1 (14.5-ounce) can 1 (14.5-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes
- 1/2 1/2 teaspoon 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/8 1/8 teaspoon 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 3 3 tablespoons 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 2 tablespoons 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/4 1/4 cup 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- sugar
Tennessee Pulled Turkey Sandwiches
By melissaf
To make shredded turkey sandwiches that were both smoky and moist, we salted the turkey breasts to keep this lean m...
- 2 2 3/4- to 2-pound) to 2-pound) boneless, skinless split turkey breast, trimmed
- Kosher salt and pepper
- 2 2 2 cups wood chips
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 1 9-inch) (13 by 9-inch) disposable aluminum roasting pan
- 4 4 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 4 pieces
- 1 1 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 1/3 1/3 cup cider vinegar
- 1 1 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish, drained
- 1 1/2 1 1/2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 1 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 1 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 1 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 8 8 8 hamburger buns
- Shredded iceberg lettuce
COCONUT PUDDING
By melissaf
Preparation 1. Whisk together first 3 ingredients in a large heavy saucepan; whisk in milk and next 2 ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 5 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon table salt
- 1 3/4 cups milk
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 (13.5-oz.) can unsweetened coconut milk
- 1/4 cup butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste
- Sweetened whipped cream
- Garnish: toasted flaked coconut
Peanut Butter Banana Bread
By melissaf
For the bread: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- Cooking spray
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
- 1 cup smooth peanut butter
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3 very ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/3 cup smooth peanut butter
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar, sifted
- 3 tablespoons honey-roasted peanuts, chopped
Rachael's Gigantic Reuben Loaf
By melissaf
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat
- 1 c 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 small red cabbage (1-11/2 pounds) quartered, cored and shredded
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons grill seasoning, such as Montreal Steak Seasoning by McCormick
- 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar or cider vinegar (eyeball it)
- 1 large loaf unsliced pumpernickel or rye bread (about 2 pounds)
- 1/2 pound deli-sliced corned beef
- 1/2 pound deli-sliced smoked turkey
- 1/2 pound deli-sliced pastrami
- 1/2 pound sliced Swiss cheese
- 1/2 cup sweet pickle relish
Eggnog Cinnamon Roll Pancakes
By melissaf
Makes about 12 pancakes In a large bowl mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt
- Ingredients:
- For the Eggnog Pancakes
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup eggnog
- 2 large eggs
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted plus butter for the pan
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the Cinnamon Swirl
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- For the Cream Cheese Icing
- 4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon eggnog
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
Hash Brown Casserole
By melissaf
Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C)
- 1 (2 pound) package frozen
- hash brown potatoes, thawed
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1 (10.75 ounce) can
- condensed cream of chicken
- soup
- 1 (8 ounce) container sour
- cream
- 1/2 cup chopped onions
- 2 cups shredded Cheddar
- cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black
- pepper
- 2 cups crushed cornflakes
- cereal
- 1/4 cup melted butter