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Baked Teriyaki Chicken
By peridot728
In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the cornstarch, cold water, sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, ginger an...
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon cold water
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup cider vinegar
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 12 skinless chicken thighs
Pumpkin Streusel Donuts
By peridot728
Bake (yes bake!) up a batch of these Pumpkin Streusel Donuts today! All the delicious flavors of fall in one breakf
- FOR THE DONUTS:
- Yield: 6 DONUTS
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree (not pie filling)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp ground cloves
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- FOR THE STREUSEL:
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- FOR THE GLAZE:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1-2 Tbsp milk
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Granola
By peridot728
Preheat oven to 350°. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or aluminum foil
- 4 cups rolled oats (not quick cooking)
- 1/4 cup raw sunflower seeds
- 1 cup of chopped nuts such as almonds and pecans
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/3 cup Canola oil
- 1/4 cup real maple syrup
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup of dried fruit (I like to use dried cherries, cranberries and golden raisins)
Bourbon Chicken (Copycat Food Court)
By peridot728
Cube chicken into 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/3 cup Progresso™ Chicken Broth
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- Cooked white rice, for serving
- Chopped scallions, for garnish
Sicilian Love Cake
By peridot728
Here's a perfect not-to-sweet treat! This Sicilian Love Cake recipe is perfect for those who are not fans of overly...
- MASCARPONE RICOTTA FILLING:
- 1 box chocolate cake mix, plus the ingredients called for in the directions
- Canola oil, for preparing the pan
- 28 ounces ricotta cheese (3 1/2 cups)
- 4 ounces mascarpone (1/2 cup)
- 3 large eggs
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- COCOA MASCARPONE FROSTING:
- 10 ounces mascarpone (1 1/4 cups)
- 1 cup whole milk
- One 3.9 ounce box instant chocolate pudding mix
- 1 tablespoon sugar
Easy 15-Minute Maple Bars
By peridot728
Maple Bars made in minutes with crescent dough & a delicious homemade maple glaze
- 1 8-count can refrigerated biscuit dough (I used Pillsbury Grand Homestyle Buttermilk biscuits)
- 2 cups canola oil, for frying
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 3 TBSP milk
- 1 TBSP corn syrup
- 2 tsp maple extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Entenmann’s Chocolate Chip Cookies
By peridot728
Preheat oven to 400 degrees
- ½ cup white sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 10 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1-½ tablespoons molasses
- 2 cups flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Sloppy Joe Casserole***
By peridot728
Instructions: Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly coat a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray
- Serves 6
- Preparation Time: 15 min
- Cooking Time: 25 min
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (4-ounce) can green chiles
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Baked Penne with Roasted Vegetables (Giada)
By peridot728
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F
- 2 red peppers, cored and cut into 1-inch wide strips
- 2 zucchini, quartered lengthwise and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 summer squash, quartered lengthwise and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 4 cremini mushrooms, halved
- 1 yellow onion, peeled and sliced into 1-inch strips
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
- 1 tablespoon dried Italian herb mix or herbs de Provence
- 1 pound penne pasta
- 3 cups marinara sauce (store bought or homemade)
- 1 cup grated fontina cheese
- 1/2 cup grated smoked mozzarella
- 1 1/2 cups frozen peas, thawed
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan, plus 1/3 cup for topping
- 2 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
Veronica's Veggie Meatloaf with Checca Sauce (Giada)
By peridot728
For the Checca Sauce: Combine the cherry tomatoes, scallions, garlic, basil, and oil in a processor
- CHECCA SAUCE:
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes (about 2 cups, or 12 ounces), halved 3 scallions (white and pale green parts only), coarsely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- 8 fresh basil leaves
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Pinch salt
- Pinch freshly ground black pepper
- LENTIL LOAF:
- 3/4 cup lentils (about 5 ounces)
- 3 cups reduced-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup uncooked short-grain brown rice, rinsed well
- 1/2 cup finely chopped white onion
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1 celery rib, sliced
- 1/2 cup frozen corn kernels
- 2 tablespoons butter, divided 10 ounces fresh baby spinach leaves (about 4 cups)
- 1 1/2 cups cubed whole milk mozzarella cheese, divided (about 8 ounces total)
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus 2 tablespoons
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tomato, sliced