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Mujadara (Lebanese Lentils, Rice and Onions)
By sherryl61
Throw the lentils into a medium saucepan
- 1 cup brown or green lentils (not lentils du Puy), sorted for debris and rinsed
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon cracked black peppercorns
- 3 medium red onions, thinly sliced
- Kosher salt
- 3/4 cup basmati rice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 (1-inch) cinnamon stick
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts, optional
- Squeeze of fresh lemon juice
- Greek yogurt, for serving, optional
Penne Al Fresco
By sherryl61
Preparing a tomato-garlic sauce from scratch in the microwave will fill your kitchen with the aromas of an authenti...
- 4 4 4 garlic cloves, peeled
- 2 2 2 cups grape or cherry tomatoes
- 3 3 3 cups uncooked mezze penne
- pasta
- 3 3 3 cups chicken broth
- 3/4 3/4 3/4 cup dry white wine such as
- Chardonnay
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 tsp each salt and coarsely
- ground black pepper
- 1 1/4 1 1/4 1/4 cups lightly packed fresh basil
- leaves, divided
- 1 1 1 oz Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/4 1/4 cup packed)
- 2 2 2 cups diced grilled chicken
- breasts
- Additional grated fresh
- Parmesan cheese and coarsely
- ground black pepper (optional)
Tzaziki Sauce
By sherryl61
An easy, flavorful cucumber yogurt sauce for use with stuffed grape leaves or any food of your choice
- 1-2 English cucumbers, peeled, seeded, and grated (or finely processed in food processor)
- juice and zest of one lemon
- 4-5 tablespoons FRESH dill, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons FRESH mint, finely chopped
- 2-3 cloves garlic paste (smash garlic cloves with side of knife until smooth)
- salt
- white pepper (approx. 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon)
- 1- 16 -18 ounce container nonfat Greek yogurt (I love Fage)
Chicken Biryani, Hyderabadi style
By sherryl61
1.Soak rice for 30 minutes in enough water to cover; then drain
- 1/4 cup ghee (clarified butter)
- 20 whole cloves
- 9 whole cardamom pods
- 5 bay leaves
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 5 small green chile peppers
- 2 tablespoons ginger garlic paste
- 1 (3 pound) whole chicken, cut into pieces
- 1 1/2 cups plain yogurt
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 6 fresh curry leaves (optional)
- 3 cups uncooked jasmine or white rice
- 4 1/8 cups water
- 1 sprig cilantro leaves with stems
Strawberry Oatmeal Banana Smoothie
By sherryl61
This is a fast vegan smoothie with a deep pink color and a rich, creamy texture
- 1 cup soy milk
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1 banana, broken into chunks
- 14 frozen strawberries
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 teaspoons white sugar
Layered Pumpkin Dessert
By sherryl61
I like this recipe as it is very easy to make and can be thrown together before dinner to be ready afterwards
- 1 cup Flour
- 1/2 cup Butter
- 1/2 cup plus 1/4 cup Pecans, chopped
- 8 oz. Cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup Powdered sugar
- 3 cups Whipped topping, divided
- 2 1/2 cups Milk
- 3 sm. pkgs. White chocolate instant pudding mix
- 1 - 15 oz. can Pumpkin puree
- 1 tsp. Pumpkin spice
Pumpkin Dessert Bars Recipe
By sherryl61
In a small bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and 1/3 cup sugar; stir in butter
- 1-3/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1-1/3 cups sugar, divided
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 5 eggs
- 1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 envelope unflavored gelatin
- 1/4 cup cold water
- Whipped topping and ground nutmeg, optional
Quinoa Salad
By sherryl61
Combine quinoa and stock in small pot and bring to a boil
- For serving:
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable stock
- 1 hothouse cucumber, diced
- 2 scallions
- 1/2 cup roasted red pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup flat leaf parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fines herbs (recommended: Spice Island)
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 3 tablespoons slivered almonds
- 9 cups spring salad mix
- 1/4 cup light roasted garlic and balsamic salad dressing
New Orleans Creole Gumbo
By sherryl61
Great seafood gumbo. You can add other ingredients like chicken or modify the seafood for what is in season
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup bacon drippings
- 1 cup coarsely chopped celery
- 1 large onion, coarsely chopped
- 1 large green bell pepper, coarsely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound andouille sausage, sliced
- 3 quarts water
- 6 cubes beef bouillon
- 1 tablespoon white sugar
- salt to taste
- 2 tablespoons hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®), or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning blend (such as Tony Chachere's®), or to taste
- 4 bay leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
- 1 (6 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 2 teaspoons gumbo file powder
- 2 tablespoons bacon drippings
- 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen cut okra, thawed
- 2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
- 1 pound lump crabmeat
- 3 pounds uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons gumbo file powder
Pumpkin Squares
By sherryl61
PREHEAT oven to 350°F. COMBINE flour, oats, brown sugar and butter in small mixer bowl
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup old-fashioned or instant oats
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 can (15 oz.) LIBBY'S® 100% Pure Pumpkin
- 1 can (12 fl. oz.) NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 1/4 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- Whipped cream