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Summer Mocktail Pitcher (David Venable)
By peridot728
To make the simple syrup, bring the sugar and water to a boil in a small saucepan and cook for 2–3 minutes, until...
- Strawberry-Mint Simple Syrup:
- 1 1 1 cup sugar
- 1 1 1 cup water
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup strawberries, cleaned, hulled, and cut into quarters
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup mint leaves
- Mocktail:
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 1 1 cup prepared Strawberry-Mint Simple Syrup (see above)
- 1 1 1 pint strawberries, cleaned, hulled, and cut into quarters
- 1 1 1 bunch mint, leaves only
- 1 1 1 qt lemon-flavor Italian soda (or ginger ale)
- 1 1 can 1 (12-oz) can club soda
- Lime wedges, for garnish
- Maraschino cherries, for garnish
Chicken Taco Salad (Pioneer Woman)
By peridot728
For the chicken: Generously sprinkle both sides of the breasts with the taco seasoning
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning (store-bought or your own mix)
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3/4 cup ranch dressing (bottled is fine)
- 1/4 cup salsa (as spicy as you'd like)
- 3 tablespoons finely minced fresh cilantro
- 2 ears corn, shucked
- 1 large head or 2 regular heads green leaf lettuce, shredded thin
- 3 Roma tomatoes, diced
- 1/2 cup grated pepper-jack cheese
- 2 avocados, diced
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- Tortilla chips of your choice (flavored or not), crushed slightly, for topping salad
Skillet Chicken Lasagna (Pioneer Woman)
By peridot728
12 fresh basil leaves, cut into chiffonade or chopped, plus more if needed and for serving Cook the pasta accordin...
- 12 ounces bow tie pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced or diced
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning or herbes de Provence
- Salt
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 jar good-quality marinara sauce (14 to 16 ounces)
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese, plus more if needed
- 1/2 cup whole milk ricotta cheese, plus more if needed
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan, plus more if needed and for serving
Crab Salad Napoleons with Fresh Pasta
By peridot728
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat
- 12 ounces fresh pasta sheets
- 1 cup mayonnaise, plus extra for pasta sheets
- 1 bunch fresh chives, chopped (about 1/2 cup), reserving 1/4 cup for garnish
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus extra for garnish
- 1 pound lump crab meat (about 3 cups)
- 1 cup frozen peas, thawed (about 6 ounces)
- 1 lemon, zested, for garnish
Fool Proof Pie Crust***
By peridot728
This Fool Proof Pie Crust is seriously so easy, moist and delicious! Learn how to make a pie crust from scratch th...
- 1-1/4 cups all purpose flour
- 1 TBSP granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 6 TBSPs unsalted butter
- 4 TBSPs vegetable shortening
- 2 TBSPs vodka see note
- 2 TBSPs ice water
Creme de Menthe Sundae w/Homemade Chocolate Sauce (Valerie Bertinelli)
By peridot728
Add 2 scoops of ice cream to 4 bowls
- 8 scoops vanilla ice cream
- Homemade Chocolate Sauce, recipe follows
- Creme de menthe syrup, for drizzling
- 1/2 cup raspberries
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 cup Dutch-process cocoa powder
- Pinch kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Rich Roasted Tomato Soup (Melissa D'Arabian)
By peridot728
Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F
- 8 Roma tomatoes, cut in half lengthwise
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon water, divided
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons dried herbes de provence
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable stock
- Sour cream or olive oil, for garnish, (optional)
Steamed Pork Dumplings (Siu Mai)
By peridot728
For the dumplings: Place the minced cabbage and 1 teaspoon of the salt in a large bowl
- DUMPLINGS:
- 2 cups minced napa cabbage (reserve 8 whole leaves for steaming)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 8 ounces ground pork or ground chicken
- 1/2 cup minced peeled fresh water chestnuts or canned water chestnuts
- 3 green onions ( scallions), minced
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons light soy sauce 1 tablespoon Chinese rice wine 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil 1/4 teaspoon sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch, plus more for sprinkling
- 1 package dumpling or wonton wrappers
- 1/4 cup frozen diced carrots, thawed
- 1/4 cup frozen peas,thawed
- CHILI-SOY DIPPING SAUCE:
- 1/4 cup light soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon warm water
- 1/2 teaspoon chili paste
- 1/8 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger 1 green onion (scallion), minced
- 1 clove garlic, minced Cornstarch
Lemon Cream Cake
By peridot728
This is one of my favorite cake recipes! The cake's filling has a perfect combination of lemon and sweetness
- FILLING:
- 1 3/4 cups Gold Medal cake flour
- 1 tablespoon Clabber Girl baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Morton salt
- 1/2 cup Domino sugar
- 1/2 cup Wesson vegetable oil
- 6 egg yolks
- 3/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon McCormick lemon zest
- 6 egg whites
- 1/2 teaspoon McCormick cream of tartar
- 3/4 cup Domino white sugar
- 1 cup Broden heavy whipping cream
- 2 1/2 cups prepared Jell-O lemon flavor instant pudding and pie filling
Cranberry Sauce
By peridot728
Discover the superior taste of freshly prepared cranberry sauce in this easy recipe
- Serves 6-8
- 1 bag fresh cranberries (12 ounces)
- 1 cup sugar
- A pinch of salt
- 1 cup water