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Mrs. Field’s Chocolate Chip Cookies with a Twist
By peridot728
Beat butter and sugar until creamy
- 2 1/2 C. Flour
- 1 tsp. Baking Soda
- 1 tsp. Salt
- 1 C. dark brown sugar
- 1/2 C. White Sugar
- 2 sticks butter
- 2 Eggs
- 2 tsp Vanilla
- 2 cups semisweet chips or 10 ounce bag Guittard super cookie chips
Garlic Chicken and Potatoes
By peridot728
Position a rack in the lower third of the oven and preheat to 425 degrees F
- 2 pounds small red-skinned potatoes, quartered
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds (optional)
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
- 1 lemon (1/2 juiced, 1/2 cut into wedges)
- Pinch of red pepper flakes
- 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts (1 1/2 to 1 3/4 pounds)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
Asian Noodle Salad (Pioneer Woman)
By peridot728
The perfect meal for summertime, this salad is vibrant with beautiful colors and flavors
- 8 ounces thin spaghetti
- One (8-ounce) bag julienne/fine-cut carrots (about 1 1/2 cups)
- One (6-ounce) bag baby sweet peppers, seeded and sliced thinly into rings (about 1 cup)
- One (4-ounce) bag bean sprouts
- 3 English cucumbers, peeled and sliced
- 3 scallions, sliced
- Up to 1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 head or more napa cabbage, sliced
- 1/2 head or more purple cabbage, sliced
- 1/2 bunch kale, leaves torn off the stalks and shredded
- 2 cups peanuts, chopped
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup oyster sauce
- 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh ginger
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 to 3 cloves garlic, chopped
Chicken and Peaches (Rachael Ray)
By peridot728
Heat a medium skillet with the butter over medium heat
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 peaches, pitted, thickly sliced or halved
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breast
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 shallot, chopped
- 1 (2-inch) piece ginger, grated or minced
- 3/4 cup chicken stock
- 2/3 cup peach preserves
- 2 teaspoons hot sauce (recommended: Frank's Red Hot)
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
Salad Bar Salad with Creamy Italian Dressing
By peridot728
For the dressing: Mince the garlic with a knife and then sprinkle about 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon of salt on it and m...
- Dressing:
- 1 to 2 cloves garlic
- Salt
- 2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives
- 3 fresh basil leaves
- 1 cup (real) mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan
- Cayenne pepper, as needed
- Paprika, as needed
- Worcestershire sauce, as needed
- Salad:
- 2 iceberg heads, cut into chunks
- 1/2 cup grated Cheddar
- 2 carrots, shredded
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
Tater Tots (Homemade)
By peridot728
Place the peeled potatoes in to a saucepan with cold water
- 2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon dried dill
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
Chocolate Glazed Espresso Cheesecake
By peridot728
If you like cheesecake, coffee and chocolate it can’t get any better
- Crust
- 2 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted
- Cheesecake
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 1/2 tablespoons instant espresso powder
- 3 pounds cream cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 3/4 cups sugar
- 5 eggs
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Glaze
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons corn syrup
- 1/2 cup chopped milk chocolate
Quinoa with Buttery Roasted Vegetables (Pioneer Woman)
By peridot728
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F
- 1 cup quinoa
- 8 tablespoons (1 stick) salted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 large carrots, peeled, halved lengthwise and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 large parsnips, peeled, halved lengthwise and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 red onion, cut into large chunks
- 1/2 butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into large chunks
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 6 ounces baby arugula leaves
- 1 cup Parmesan shavings
Chicken Spaghetti (Pioneer Woman)
By peridot728
Preheat the oven to 350degrees F
- 1 whole raw chicken, cut into 8 pieces
- 1 pound thin spaghetti, broken into 2-inch pieces
- 2 1/2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar
- 1/4 cup finely diced green bell pepper
- 1/4 cup finely diced red bell pepper
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Two 10 3/4-ounce cans cream of mushroom soup
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Donut Bundt Cake with Chocolate Glaze
By peridot728
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- FOR GLAZE:
- 2-1/2 cups flour
- 1 TBSP baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1-1/2 cups sugar
- 1 cup milk
- 2/3 cup butter, melted
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 2/3 cup chocolate chips
- 1/3 cup whipping cream
- sprinkles, optional