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Chicken Salad with Peaches and Salted Cashews
By franny-2
Juicy fresh peaches provide sweet contrast to the crunch of cashews and the spiciness of barbecued chicken
- Salad
- 2 large ripe peaches or nectarines
- 3 to 4 cups (750 mL to 1 L) shredded or diced cold barbecued chicken, coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) salted cashews, coarsely chopped
- 2 to 3 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 head Boston or other soft-leafed lettuce
- Poppy Seed Dressing
- 1 orange
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) sour cream
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) liquid honey
- 2 tsp (10 mL) poppy seeds
- 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 . To make poppy seed dressing, finely grate 1/2 tsp (2 mL) orange zest and squeeze 3 tbsp (45 mL) juice. Stir into sour cream along with honey, poppy seeds, salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Curried Honey-Lime Dressing
- 1 lime
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) plain yogurt or sour cream
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) liquid honey
- 1/2 tsp (2 mL) finely grated fresh ginger
- 1/2 tsp (2 mL) curry powder
- 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt
- 1 small clove garlic, minced
- 1 . Finely grate peel from lime and squeeze 1 tbsp (15 mL) juice. Stir zest and juice into yogurt with remaining ingredients. Toss with chicken salad. Salad can also be served as a sandwich, piled into warm naan or pita bread.
Fajita Pizza
By franny-2
Any extra Chipotle Tomato Sauce can be used to make delicious Sloppy Joes
- 1 store-bought pizza dough, about
- 1 1⁄2 lbs (750 g), at room temperature
- 2 tbsp (25 mL) vegetable oil
- 3 ⁄4 lb (375 g) skinless, boneless
- chicken breast, sliced into thin strips
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup (250 mL) white onion,
- thinly sliced
- 1 cup (250 mL) green pepper,
- thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) garlic, finely chopped
- 1 cup (250 mL) Chipotle Tomato
- Sauce (recipe follows)
- 1 cup (250 mL) cheddar cheese,
- grated
- 1 cup (250 mL) Monterey Jack
- cheese, grated
- 1 ⁄4 cup (50 mL) fresh cilantro,
- coarsely chopped
- Chipotle Tomato Sauce
- 1 tbsp. vegetable oil
- 1 c. finely chopped onion
- 1 tbsp. tomato paste
- 2 tsp. cumin
- 1 tbsp. finely chopped garlic
- 1 can (796 ml.) diced tomatoes with juices
- 3 chipotle peppers
- 1/2 c. smoky bbq sauce
- 1 tsp. oregeno
- 2 tsp. salt
- 1/4 c. water
- In a medium pot heat vegetable oil over med. heat. Add onions and cook until translucent, about 8 minutes. Add tomato paste, cumin and garlic and cook 1 min. more.
- Add tomatoes, chipotle peppers, bbq sauce, oregano,salt and water.
- Simmer over low heat for 30 mins. let cool slightly and puree - Makes 4 cups and freezes well.
Sweet and Spicy Cashew Chicken
By franny-2
Whisk together chicken broth, oyster sauce, sugar, cornstarch and vinegar; set aside
- 1/2 cup sodium-reduced chicken broth
- 3 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp white vinegar
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts , cut in chunks
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 2 sweet red peppers , chopped
- 2 onions , chopped
- 1 tsp Thai chili paste
- 1/2 cup roasted unsalted cashews
- 3 green onions , chopped
Green Beans with Goat Cheese, Tomatoes, and Almonds
By franny-2
Preheat oven to 350°. Bake almonds in a single layer in a shallow pan 6 to 8 minutes or until lightly toasted and...
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- 2 pounds haricots verts (tiny green beans), trimmed
- 3 tablespoons sherry vinegar*
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 shallots, thinly sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 (4-oz.) goat cheese log, crumbled
Roasted Asparagus and Cheese Tart
By franny-2
Delicious
- 1 1/2 lb. (1 large bunch) medium sized asparagus, rough stalk ends snapped off
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- kosher salt and cracked pepper to taste
- zest of 1 lemon
- 2 sheets puff pastry (thawed according to pkg. directions)
- 1 pkg. garlic and fine herbes boursin cheese
- 1 c. grated gouda cheese
- 1 egg, beaten with a touch of water to make an egg wash
- 2 tbsp. chopped mint
Pulled pork with ginger-bourbon sauce
By franny-2
1.Place onion slices in an even layer in slow-cooker insert
- FOR SAUCE:
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 2 kg boneless pork shoulder
- 355 mL can ginger ale
- 1 cup apple jelly
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup apple-cider vinegar
- 1/3 cup bourbon
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tsp Tabasco sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
Smoky Beef, Potato & Mushroom Stew
By franny-2
When purchasing the beef make sure that it has a good amount of fat marbling
- 3 tbsp (45 mL) vegetable oil
- 3 lbs (1.5 kg) stewing beef
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 cups (625 mL) stout or porter
- 3 cups (750 mL) onions, coarsely chopped
- 4 cups (1 L) mushrooms, quartered
- 3 tbsp (45 mL) garlic, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp (30 mL) fresh sage, finely chopped
- 3/4 cup (175 mL) smoky-style barbecue sauce
- 4 cups (1 L) yellow fleshed potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch (2.5-cm) cubes
- 2 cups (500 mL) celery, finely chopped
- Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) fresh fl at leaf parsley, coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) green onions, finely sliced
Spicy Sausage and Rigatoni Bake
By franny-2
Livened up with hot sausage under a golden cheese topping, this dish makes a zesty winter warm-up
- 1 tbsp(15 mL) olive oil
- 2 onions, sliced
- 1 sweet red peppers, chopped
- 3 clove of garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp (2 mL) fennel seeds, crushed
- 1 lb lb(454 g) hot Italian sausagehot Italian sausages
- 2 jars(700 mL each) tomato-basil pasta sauce
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) wine vinegar
- 12 oz(340 g)rigatoni pasta, (about 5 cups/1.25 L)
- 2 cups (500 mL) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup (50 mL) grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp (25 mL) chopped fresh parsley
Herb Butter-and-Goat Cheese Linguine with Fresh Tomatoes
By franny-2
1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil, salt it, add the pasta and cook until al dente
- * Salt and pepper
- 1 * 1 pound linguine pasta
- 8 * 8 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
- 6 * 6 tablespoons butter
- 2 * 2 shallots, finely chopped
- 1/2 * 1/2 cup white wine
- 1/4 * 1/4 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
- 1/4 * 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
- 1/4 * 1/4 cup chopped fresh tarragon
- 2 * 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh thyme
- 2 * 2 cups chopped multicolored heirloom tomatoes
T-Bone Steaks with Red Onion Sauce
By franny-2
Crisp onion rings are dramatic so chefs favour them, however there is no flavour comparison to this delectable ...
- 2 large red onions
- 2 tbsp (25 mL) butter
- 3 ⁄4 cup (175 mL) dry red wine
- such as Syrah (Shiraz) or Merlot
- 3 ⁄4 cup (175 mL) beef broth or stock
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) jam or jelly
- (such as seedless blackberry,
- raspberry or redcurrant)
- 2 tsp (10 mL) chopped fresh thyme
- plus extra for garnish
- 1 ⁄2 tsp (2 mL) coarse salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 4 T-bone steaks, each a generous
- 1 inch (2.5 cm) thick
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) olive oil