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Vegetarian Indo-Chinese Hakka Noodles
By lorik
Fill a large pasta pot with water and bring to a boil
- 10 ounces dry lo mein noodles (look for medium or wide noodles, if available)
- 2 tablespoons neutral cooking oil
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- 3 large eggs, beaten
- 2 medium carrots, grated (1 cup)
- Large handful snow peas or green beans, finely sliced (1 cup)
- 1/4 head green cabbage, shredded (1 cup)
- 3 tablespoon light soy sauce, plus extra if needed
- 3 tablespoons chili sauce (or 2 tablespoons Sriracha), plus extra to serve
Spicy Turkey or Chicken Nachos
By lorik
We kept the flavors simple with chili powder, cumin, dried oregano, and garlic to build classic flavor in these Spi...
- 3 poblano chiles
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 1/2 cups leftover turkey meat, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 (16-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 teaspoons lime juice
- 8 cups tortilla chip (about 6 ounces)
- 2 scallions, sliced thin
- 4 cups Pepper Jack cheese, shredded
Skillet Carbonara Casserole
By lorik
Carbonara is defined in no small part by the peppery, sheep’s milk bite of Pecorino Romano, so don’t settle for...
- 8 slices bacon, chopped fine
- 2 slices hearty white sandwich bread, torn into pieces
- 1 1/4 cups grated Pecorino Romano (see note)
- Salt and pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 5 1/4 cups water
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup white wine
- 1 pound penne pasta
Cheesy Smashed Potatoes
By lorik
Put the potatoes in a medium pot, cover with cold water and salt generously
- 3/4 pound small Yukon gold potatoes
- Kosher salt
- 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup half-and-half
- 2 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- Cracked black pepper
Cheese-Stuffed Bread Sticks
By lorik
Heat the oven to 425°F. Line two baking sheets with a Silpat or parchment
- Makes about 16 breadsticks
- 16 oz part-skim mozzarella - Do not substitute whole milk cheese
- 2 pounds pizza dough - or the equivalent dough needed for two pizzas, store bought or homemade
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- Garlic powder
- Oregano
- Kosher salt
- 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- Tomato sauce for dipping
Burgers with Blue Cheese and Onion Jam
By lorik
Step 1 Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 red onions, halved and thinly sliced
- 3/4 cup red wine
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large egg
- 4 large hamburger buns
- fresh spinach leaves
- 4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
Upside Down Steak Bowl
By lorik
For the toppings: 1 pound steak, cooked to your preference and thinly sliced (cold or warm) 4 ounces blue cheese c...
- For the bowl:
- 1 small rutabaga (about 1 1/2 pounds)
- 1 pound small red potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more as needed
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 5 ounces baby spinach
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved lengthwise
- 1/2 medium lemon, juiced (about 1 1/2 tablespoons)
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- For the toppings:
- 1 pound steak, cooked to your preference and thinly sliced (cold or warm)
- 4 ounces blue cheese crumbles
Bacon Onion Jam
By lorik
In a heavy-duty 12-inch skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until lightly browned but not yet crisp, about 8 m...
- Variation from Food 52:
- 4 thick slices applewood-smoked bacon, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch strips
- 1 large red onion, halved and thinly sliced
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 tsp. Dijon mustard
- Makes 1 1/2 cups
- 10 ounces bacon, maple-smoked and nitrate-free
- 1 heaping cup chopped onions (about 2 small onions)
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 4 cloves garlic, pressed
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 to 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 3/4 cup 3/4 cup beer (milk stout or malt beverage)
- Note: If using malt beverage cut the dark brown sugar down to 1 tablespoon
Baked Mozzarella Sticks for 2
By lorik
1. Line a small baking sheet with foil and mist lightly with cooking spray
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 cup Italian-style bread crumbs
- 4 mozzarella string cheese sticks, halved
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce
Slow Cooker Veggie Pot Pie
By lorik
Lightly coat the insert of a 6-quart or larger slow cooker with cooking spray
- Serves 4 to 6
- Cooking spray
- 2 1/2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth, divided
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 pound russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 medium carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 medium stalks celery, diced
- 6 to 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, stems removed and thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup frozen corn kernels
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh chives
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 (8-count) tube flaky refrigerator biscuits