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Glazed Apple Bundt Cake
By peridot728
Tender and moist homemade apple bundt cake smothered in a buttery brown sugar glaze
- Apple Bundt Cake:
- 3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour (measured correctly)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1-1/4 cups (300ml) canola or vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup (120g) plain Greek yogurt1
- 1-1/4 cups (250g) packed light or dark brown sugar
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract (yes, 1 full Tablespoon)
- 3 medium apples, peeled and chopped into small chunks2
- Brown Sugar Glaze:
- 1 cup (190g) light or dark brown sugar (I prefer dark here)
- 1/4 cup (60g) unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream
- 1/2 cup (62g) confectioners sugar, sifted
Fettuccini with Garden Vegetables and Greens (Rachael Ray)
By peridot728
Bring a large pot of water to boil over medium heat
- Salt
- 12 ounces fettuccini
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 small onion, very thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped or sliced
- 2 medium zucchini, cut julienne or matchsticks
- 2 to 3 small, firm eggplants, about 1 pound, peeled and cut into batons (Japanese eggplant may be substituted)
- 1 small red bell pepper, seeded, rounded ends trimmed and thinly sliced
- A generous handful basil leaves, shredded
- 1/2 cup grated pecorino, plus more for serving
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 8 to 10 leaves green or red leaf lettuce, shredded
Butterscotch Mousse (Vitamix)
By peridot728
Place the ingredients in the Vitamix container and secure the lid
- 1-1/2 cups cold whipping cream
- 3 Tbsp butterscotch sauce
Tortilla Soup (Vitamix)
By peridot728
1. Place all soup base ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid
- add-in ingredients:
- soup base
- 1 1/2 cups (360 ml) chicken,
- beef, or vegetable broth
- 1/2 Roma tomato,
- 2 ounces (57 g)
- 1/2 carrot, 1 1/2 ounces (43 g)
- 1/2 stalk celery, 1 ounce (28 g)
- 2 Tablespoons (20 g)
- chopped onion
- 1 garlic clove, peeled
- 1 Tablespoon chopped
- yellow squash
- 2 Tablespoons (20 g)
- chopped red bell pepper
- 1 cup (90 g) sliced cabbage
- 1 white mushroom
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon taco seasoning
- dash of cumin
- 1/4 cup (35 g) diced,cooked chicken
- 1/4 fresh jalapeño,1 ounce (28 g)
- 2 Tablespoons (15 g)sliced olives
- 2 Tablespoons (25 g) unsalted canned corn, drained
- 1 ounce (30 g) tortilla chips
- 1/4 cup (33 g)cheddar cheese
Stir Fry Zoodles
By peridot728
In a large sauté pan, heat the oil over medium heat
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil (or 1 tablespoon olive oil)
- 1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger
- 2 carrots, cut into thin strands
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strands
- 2 cups snap peas
- 4 zucchini, cut into noodles
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Honey and Hazelnut Granola (Valerie Bertinelli)
By peridot728
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F
- 4 cups quick-cooking oats
- 1/2 cup hazelnuts, coarsely chopped
- 1/3 cup honey
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 heaping teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 heaping teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup sliced dried apricots
Chickpea And Black Bean Salad
By peridot728
In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas, black beans, red onion, cherry tomatoes, fresh parsley, and fresh mint
- 2 cans black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 2 cans chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
- 1/2 red onion (chopped)
- 20 cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1/2 cup fresh mint (chopped)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- Salt and pepper
- Crumbled feta cheese
Pecan Sandies Cookies (Mexican Wedding Cookies)
By peridot728
Pecan Sandies Cookies Recipe - These cookies go by many names, Mexican Wedding Cookies, Snow Cookies, and so many m...
- 1 cup butter 2 sticks
- 1/2 cup confectioner's sugar plus more for rolling baked cookies
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Melting Sweet Potatoes
By peridot728
Preheat oven to 500 degrees F
- 1/2 lb. sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced crosswise into 1/2” coins
- 1 tbsp. melted butter
- kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 c. maple syrup
- 1 tbsp. brown sugar
- 1/2 c. toasted pecans, chopped
Apple Stuffed Chicken Breast
By peridot728
"This is a great dish for the fall
- 2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup chopped apple
- 2 tablespoons shredded Cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon Italian-style dried bread crumbs
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, for garnish