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Broccoli Cheese Soup (Panera Copycat)
By peridot728
A creamy and delicious soup that tastes just like Panera Bread!
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- 1/2 medium chopped onion
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1/4 cup flour
- 2 cups half-and-half cream
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 1/2 lb fresh broccoli (about 1 cup)
- 1 cup carrot, julienned
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 8 ounces grated sharp cheddar cheese
- salt and pepper to taste
Cashew Milk
By peridot728
Cashew milk is creamy and refreshing, nutritious and easy to make
- 1 cup raw cashews
- 4 cups water, divided*
- 1 to 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey or agave nectar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Dash of sea salt
- Pinch of cinnamon (optional)
Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies with Everything
By peridot728
These delicious, chewy chocolate chip cookies have everything you desire in a good cookie
- 1 cup butter
- 1 1/4 cups brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups flour
- 1 cup uncooked rolled oats
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup white chocolate chips, extra for garnishing, if desired*
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, extra for garnishing, if desired*
- 1 cup roughly chopped, toasted pecans, extra for garnishing, if desired*
Penne and Vegetable Salad
By peridot728
1. Cook the penne in a large pot of lightly salted boiling water, according to the package instructions, until al d...
- 1 lb (450g) penne
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 2 cups asparagus tips
- 1 cup snow peas, trimmed
- 2 large carrots, cut into julienne
- 2 tbsp chopped basil or oregano
- 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
Quinoa Pilaf (Giada)
By peridot728
In a medium saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
- 1 shallot, chopped
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, cut into 1/2-inch dice
- 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch dice
- 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup tricolor quinoa
- 1 1/4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups baby spinach, chopped
Shrimp Siu Mai (Dumplings) (Giada)
By peridot728
Dumplings: In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg white, sesame oil and arrowroot until frothy
- 1 egg white
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon arrowroot
- 1/2 red bell pepper, cored, seeded and diced into 1/4-inch pieces
- 1 medium carrot, peeled and diced into 1/4-inch pieces
- 1/4 cup frozen petite peas, thawed
- 1/4 cup chopped chives
- 1 (1-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and minced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 pound large shrimp, peeled, deveined and cut into 1/4-inch pieces
- 4 egg roll wrappers
- Vegetable oil cooking spray
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 3/4 teaspoon hot sauce (recommended: Sriracha)
- 1 garlic clove, minced
Gnocchi with Basil Pesto (Vitamix)
By peridot728
Gnocchi Directions: Place the potatoes in a large pot, cover with water, add a teaspoon of salt, and bring to a bo...
- Gnocchi Ingredients:
- 1 lb russet potatoes, peeled, washed, and halved or quartered
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Ground nutmeg, to taste
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 to 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour, as needed
- Pesto Ingredients:
- 4 garlic cloves, peeled
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 4 cups (about 4 bunches) basil leaves, cleaned and dried
- 2 cups (about 1 bunch) Italian parsley leaves, cleaned and dried
- 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Pecorino
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Roasted Potatoes With Garlic and Onions
By peridot728
Line a large shallow baking pan with foil; spray with cooking spray or lightly grease the foil
- 2 2 1 1/2 to 2-inch (cut in 1 1/2 to 2-inch chunks)
- 1 1 1 large sweet onion (cut into large chunks)
- 4 to 5 4 to 5 5 cloves garlic (smashed and minced)
- 1 1 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 teaspoon dill (dried)
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 teaspoon thyme (dried)
- Dash Dash marjoram or basil (dried)
- 3 3 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Peach Guacamole (For Vitamix)
By peridot728
1. Place ¼ tomato, ½ an avocado, ½ of the peaches, onion, jalapeno, cilantro, lime juice and salt into the Vita...
- 1 Roma Tomato 1/4 & Seeded
- 4 Avocados
- 2 Ripe Peaches
- 1/4 Red Onion Chopped
- 1 Jalapeno Halved & Seeded
- 1/4 C Fresh Cilantro
- Juice 3 Limes
- Kosher Salt to taste
Braised Chicken & Noodles in a Creamy Garlic Sauce
By peridot728
In a large braising pot or Dutch oven, heat 1 tablespoon of oil over high heat
- – 2 Tbsp neutral cooking oil, such as canola
- – 4 whole chicken legs, free-range preferred
- – 1 cup dry white wine
- – 1 head of garlic, sliced in half
- – fresh sage leaves
- – 1 12-ounce bag No Yolks Dumplings
- – 1 cup cremini mushrooms, sliced
- – 1⁄3 cup heavy cream (or half and half)
- – salt and ground black pepper