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Shrimp Lo Mein
By Joelene
1. Cook lo mein noodles according to package directions
- 12 ounces dried lo mein noodles
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons peanut or vegetable oil
- 1/2 pound medium shrimp in shells, peeled and deveined
- 5 cups shredded napa cabbage (about 1/2 of a medium head)
- 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen shelled edamame (sweet soybeans)
- 1 red sweet pepper, cut into thin bite-size strips
- 1/2 of a medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup oyster sauce
- 4 green onions, thinly sliced
The Best Green Beans Ever
By Joelene
Snap the stem ends of the green beans, or cut them off in a big bunch with a knife if you'd prefer
- 1 pound green beans
- 2 tablespoons bacon grease (can substitute 2 tablespoons butter)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 cup chicken broth, plus more if needed
- 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon kosher salt (can substitute regular tablesalt, use 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon)
- Ground black pepper
Olive Oil Cake
By Joelene
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- 3 large eggs, beaten
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 1/4 cups lime-flavored extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 1/4 cups milk
- 4 tablespoons lime juice
- 3 teaspoons lime zest
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
Jalapeno Cornbread
By Joelene
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease an 8- x 4-inch loaf pan or 8- x 8-inch square pan and set aside
- 1 1/8 cups cornmeal
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 eggs
- 1/3 cup salad oil
- 3 Tbsp minced yellow onion
- 1/3 cup minced green bell pepper
- 1 1/2 tablespoons minced jalapeno pepper
- 1 1/2 tablespoons diced pimentos
- 2/3 cup whole kernel corn (frozen or fresh)
Zesty Orange-Glazed Drumsticks
By Joelene
Position the oven rack about 6 inches from the broiler
- 1/4 cup(s) orange marmalade
- 2 tablespoon(s) balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon(s) ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon(s) ground coriander
- 1/4 teaspoon(s) cayenne pepper
- 8 small (about 1 1/2 pounds) chicken drumsticks
- 1 tablespoon(s) olive oil
- Kosher salt
- Pepper
French Bread Pizzas
By Joelene
For the pizza base: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F
- Pizza Base:
- 6 deli rolls or small baguettes, halved
- One 24-ounce jar marinara sauce
- 1 jar prepared pesto, optional
- Five 8-ounce packages fresh mozzarella, sliced
- Canadian Bacon and Pineapple Pizzas:
- 5 ounces Canadian bacon slices, halved
- 8 ounces canned pineapple chunks
- Greek Salad Pizzas:
- 5 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- One 12-ounce jar kalamata olives, chopped
- 8 ounces crumbled feta
- 4 ripe tomatoes, diced rough
- 1/2 English cucumber, seeded and diced
- 1/2 bunch fresh parsley, chopped
- Pepperoni and Jalapeno Pizzas:
- 1 cup sliced pepperoni
- 6 to 7 jalapenos, sliced
- Tomato Basil Pizzas:
- Sliced Roma tomatoes, for topping
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 bunch fresh basil
- Hamburger Pizzas:
- Olive oil, for sauteeing beef
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Hamburger Taco Pizzas:
- 8 ounces grated Cheddar
- 1 pound browned ground beef
- Chopped romaine lettuce, for topping
- Diced tomatoes, for topping
Cherry Vanilla
By Joelene
Blend all ingredients together
- 1 cup apple juice or cider
- 1/2 cup low-fat vanilla yogurt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups frozen pitted cherries
Yogurt Pops
By Joelene
1. Stir together the berries and yogurt and fill four 3-ounce pop molds or paper cups
- 1/2 cup assorted berries, such as blueberries, raspberries, sliced strawberries, and/or blackberries
- 1 6 ounce container desired-flavor yogurt
Not-Your-Average Grilled Cheese
By Joelene
1. Spread butter on one side of each bread slice
- 2 teaspoons unsalted butter, softened
- 4 slices cinnamon-raisin bread or whole wheat bread
- 4 thin slices Havarti cheese
- 1 small to medium Fuji or Golden Delicious apple, cored and thinly sliced
White Wine Spritzer
By Joelene
Divide the white wine among 6 large wine glasses filled with ice (about two-thirds of the way up the ice)
- 1 bottle white wine, such as Sancerre or Sauvignon Blanc
- 6 ounces club soda
- 6 lime wheels