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Roasted beet and green salad
By ForkAndTheCork
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F
- 6 to 8 (1 1/2-inch) baby beets, peeled and stems trimmed
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- 8 ounces spring onions, tops and stem ends trimmed
- 4 teaspoons minced shallots
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 cup fresh squeezed orange juice, reduced to 1/2 cup
- 2 tablespoons Champagne or white wine vinegar
- 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 10 ounces mixed baby greens
- 1 cup small diced Granny Smith apples
- 4 ounces goat cheese
- 1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted
Tuscan Chicken with Mushrooms and Almonds
By ForkAndTheCork
Place scant amount of olive oil in med saucepan over med-high heat
- 1 lb white mushrooms, thinly sliced
- 4 boneless, skinless, chicken breasts, butterflied or pounded
- salt and pepper
- flour for dredging
- 4 Tablespoons butter
- 4 Tablespoons oil
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 small red pepper, julienned
- juice of 1 lemon plus zest
- 2 Tablespoons white wine
- 1/2 Cup chickn stock
- 2 Tablespoons cold butter
- 1/3 Cup italian parsley, chopped
- 3 Tablespoons capers
- 1/2 Cup sliced almonds
Memphis Style BBQ Sauce
By ForkAndTheCork
Heat the vegetable oil in a medium pot over medium heat
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, smashed
- 3 cups ketchup
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 1/4 cup steak sauce
- 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 3 tablespoons molasses
- 3 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon ground celery seed
- Kosher salt
- 1 to 2 teaspoons liquid smoke
Fried Pickles
By ForkAndTheCork
Make the sauce: Mix the mayonnaise, horseradish, ketchup and Cajun seasoning in a bowl; set aside
- For the sauce:
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon drained horseradish
- 2 teaspoons ketchup
- 1/4 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- For the pickles:
- Peanut or vegetable oil, for frying
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 3/4 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Kosher salt
- 2 cups sliced dill pickles, drained
Tuna Salad Melt Upgraded
By ForkAndTheCork
1. Preheat broiler to high
- 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup canned chickpeas (garbanzo beans), rinsed and drained
- 1/4 cup canola mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 (12-ounce) can solid white tuna in water, drained and flaked
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 6 (1-ounce) slices multigrain bread
- 1 1/2 ounces shredded Swiss cheese (about 1/3 cup)
- 12 (1/4-inch-thick) slices tomato
- 1 Cup baby spinach
Kahlua Bavarian Coffee
By ForkAndTheCork
Add Kahlua and schnapps to coffee, top with whipped cream and shaved chocolate
- 1 oz Kahlua
- 1/2 oz peppermint schnapps
- Hot coffee
- Whipped cream
Lentil and Rice Salad with Chicken
By ForkAndTheCork
1. In a medium saucepan, cover lentils with water by 1 inch
- 1 cup lentils, picked over and rinsed
- 1/2 package (approx. 5 oz.) precooked brown rice
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, halved (2 cups)
- 3/4 cup thinly sliced scallions, (4 to 6 scallions)
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, poached then chopped
- 1 Romaine Heart, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
Slow Cooker Pesto Lasagna with Spinach and Mushrooms
By ForkAndTheCork
Wilt spinach in a saucepan with a few tablespoons of water
- 4 Cups torn spinach
- 2 Cups cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 1/2 Cup prepared pesto (I like costo's brand)
- 3/4 Cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 3/4 Cup shredded provolone cheese
- 1 (15 oz) carton ricotta cheese
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 3/4 Cup grated fresh parmesan cheese, divided
- 1 Jar (25.5 oz) tomato basil pasta sauce
- 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
- 2 heaping Tablespoons tomato paste
- 12 lasagna noodles, not cooked.
Summer Squash and Ricotta Galette
By ForkAndTheCork
To amp up the flavor, add more fresh herbs and spices to your taste
- 7.25 ounces all-purpose flour (about 1 2/3 cups)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 medium zucchini, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices
- 1 large yellow squash, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 3/4 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
- 2 ounces grated fresh Parmesan cheese (about 1/2 cup)
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon water
- 1 large egg white
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
Beef and Potato Burritos
By ForkAndTheCork
Peel potatoes; cut into 1/2-inch dice
- 1 large baking potato
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, such as safflower
- 3/4 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 jalapeno chile, finely chopped
- 1 can (14 ounces) chopped tomatoes with juice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- Coarse salt
- 4 flour tortillas (10-inch)
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 head iceberg lettuce, shredded
- 1/4 cup grated Monterey Jack
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (optional)
- 1 lime, plus wedges for garnish