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Poblano Pesto (Melissa D'Arabian)
By peridot728
Char the poblano peppers on top of a gas burner, on a grill, or under the broiler) until all of the sides are black...
- 2 poblano peppers
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- Kosher salt
Cold Strawberry Soup (Vitamix)
By peridot728
In a large nonreactive bowl, combine the quartered strawberries, sugar, and liqueur, and refrigerate for at least 2...
- 1 qt strawberries, hulled and quartered
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 oz Grand Marnier or strawberry liqueur
- 3 cups heavy cream
- 3 cups apple juice or cider
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
- Strawberry slices for garnish
Chinese Spaghetti and Meatballs
By peridot728
Heat oven to 400F. Place meat in a bowl and season with salt, white pepper and 5-spice powder
- 3/4 pound ground white meat turkey, chicken or pork
- Salt and white pepper
- 1 teaspoon Chinese 5-spice powder, 1/3 palmful
- 4 to 6 thin scallions, half finely chopped and half minced
- 2-inch piece peeled ginger root, half grated and half sliced
- 3 large cloves garlic, 1 pasted or grated, 2 sliced
- A handful of breadcrumbs
- 1 egg yolk, beaten
- Sesame oil, for drizzling
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/4 pound shitake mushrooms, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 cups water
- 1 quart chicken stock
- 1 red chili, seeded and sliced
- 3 cups shredded flat kale, baby bok choy or chard
- 1/2 About 1/2 pound whole wheat or whole grain spaghetti
Spaghetti with Creamy Spring Pea Pesto and Roasted Baby Meatballs
By peridot728
Preheat oven to 350ºF. Place meat in a mixing bowl
- 1 pound ground pork or veal
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley, a couple of handfuls
- 3 large cloves garlic, finely chopped, divided
- 1 cup panko or fresh breadcrumbs
- Salt and pepper
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1/2 to 2/3 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, divided
- 2 tablespoons plus 1/4 to 1/3 cup EVOO – Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 cups shelled spring peas or frozen organic peas, defrosted
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1/2 cup basil
- 1/2 cup mint, a couple of small handfuls
- 1/2 cup crème fraiche
- 1 pound spaghetti
- 1 cup chicken stock
Cheesy Broccoli Patties
By peridot728
Preheat the oven to 400F. Lightly butter a baking sheet lined with tin foil
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 medium onion, chopped
- 1 bag (12-ounce) frozen broccoli, defrosted
- 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 Large eggs, beaten
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- Olive oil
- Salt & pepper to taste
Orange and Nut Squares (Giada)
By peridot728
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 1 package store bought sugar cookie dough
- 1 cup orange marmalade
- 1 1/2 cups assorted nuts, toasted and chopped (try hazelnuts, almonds, and walnuts)
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
Cannoli Cheesecake (No-Bake)
By peridot728
In a stand mixer or large bowl with hand mixer, beat cream cheese until fluffy
- 2 8-oz. bars cream cheese, softened at room temperature
- 1 1/2 c. heavy cream
- 1 c. ricotta
- 2/3 c. powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp. lemon zest
- 2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 2 tsp. ground or freshly grated nutmeg
- 2 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1 store-bought graham cracker crust
- 1 1/2 c. mini chocolate chips
- 1 c. crushed cannoli shells, for garnish (optional)
Apple Cake
By peridot728
Fresh Apple Cake made with grated apples and spices, topped with homemade caramel sauce and a scoop of vanilla ice...
- For the homemade Caramel Sauce:
- Servings: 15
- Author: Lauren Allen
- 2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup butter , room temperature
- 2 large eggs
- 6 apples , grated (cored, but keep the peel on)
- 2 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1-1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 cup chopped walnuts , optional
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
Chicken Salad with Apples and Grapes (Valerie Bertinelli)
By peridot728
Combine the yogurt, buttermilk, mayonnaise, vinegar, curry powder, garlic, salt and some pepper in a medium bowl an...
- 1/4 cup low-fat plain yogurt
- 1/4 cup low-fat buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 1 clove garlic, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cups grilled chicken, roughly chopped
- 1/2 Granny Smith apple, skin on, cored and chopped into large cubes
- 3/4 cup red grapes, halved
- 1 cup loosely packed watercress or flat-leaf parsley, chopped
- 4 large leaves romaine lettuce
- 1/4 cup raw almonds, chopped
Fast and Easy Chicken Teriyaki
By peridot728
Cook rice according to instructions on packaging
- for the sauce:
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch chunks
- salt and pepper
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- For serving:
- cooked white rice
- steamed broccoli