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Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Warm Cider Vinaigrette (Ina Garten)
By peridot728
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F
- 1 (1 1/2-pound) butternut squash, peeled and 3/4-inch) diced
- Good olive oil
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons dried cranberries
- 3/4 cup apple cider or apple juice
- 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons minced shallots
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 4 ounces baby arugula, washed and spun dry
- 1/2 cup walnuts halves, toasted
- 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan
Roasted Red Pepper Hummus (Valerie Bertinelli)
By peridot728
In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, roasted red peppers, tahini, garlic, lemon juice and 1 teaspoon salt
- Two 15-ounce cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup roasted red peppers (jarred in water or oil both work)
- 3 tablespoons tahini
- 1 clove garlic, chopped
- 3 to 4 tablespoons lemon juice
- Kosher salt
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Pita chips, celery and carrot sticks and halved radishes, for serving
Nutella Donuts
By peridot728
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- 2/3 cup Nutella (or equivalent chocolate hazelnut spread), plus additional for topping
- 1 egg , plus 1 egg yolk
- 6 TBSP flour
Ricotta and Vanilla Ravioli with Orange Mint Dipping Sauce
By peridot728
Dipping Sauce Vegetable oil, for frying For the ravioli: In a small bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, sugar, va...
- Ravioli:
- 1/2 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint leaves
- 1 1/2 teaspoons orange zest, from 1 medium orange
- 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
- 1 egg, beaten
- 24 round potsticker (Gyoza) wrappers *
- Can be found at specialty Asian markets
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice, from 1 medium orange
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves
Old-Fashioned Gingerbread Cake
By peridot728
Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch baking dish with baking spray
- PAM® Baking Spray
- 2-3/4 cups sifted Ultragrain® All Purpose Flour
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
- 2/3 cup Pure Wesson® Vegetable Oil
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 3/4 cup molasses
- 1 cup lowfat buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
- Reddi-wip® Original Dairy Whipped Topping
Butternut Bowties (Rachael Ray)
By peridot728
Preheat oven to 400F. Place squash halves on a baking sheet and drizzle them with 1 tablespoon EVOO, salt and pepp...
- 1 butternut squash, halved and seeds removed
- 1 tablespoon EVOO - Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 box of bowtie pasta
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups milk
- A pinch of nutmeg
- A pinch of cinnamon
- 5 to 6 sage leaves, thinly sliced
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano
- A handful toasted almonds, to garnish (optional)
Rigatoni with Chicken Thighs
By peridot728
Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil and put the rigatoni into it
- Salt
- 1 package rigatoni (or your favorite pasta)
- Olive oil, as needed
- 8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into small pieces
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small to medium-sized onion, chopped
- 1 cup chicken broth (or white wine)
- Two 15-ounce cans crushed tomatoes
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Pinch sugar
- Fresh basil, as needed
- Grated Parmesan, for topping
Summer Splash Smoothie (Vitamix)
By peridot728
Place all ingredients into container in the order listed and secure lid
- 1 cup water
- 1 Tbsp agave nectar
- 5 oz cantaloupe, rind removed and cut into 2 slivers
- 2 oz honeydew, rind removed and cut into a sliver
- 1 cup peach slices, frozen
- 1 cup pineapple chunks, frozen
Skillet Cornbread
By peridot728
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 whole egg
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons shortening
Cinnamon Sugar Cookies
By peridot728
Dough To the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (or large mixing bowl and electric mixer) comb...
- Dough
- 1/2 cup Land O’ Lakes unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup Domino granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup Domino light brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon McCormick vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups Gold Medal all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, optional and to taste
- For Rolling
- 1/4 cup Domino granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons McCormick cinnamon