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Taco Pie
By peridot728
Budget101 Simple Dirt Cheap Dinner Idea: Taco Pie - a delicious easy dinner idea for a busy weeknight
- 1/4 cup butter
- 2/3 cup milk
- 1 package Taco Bell seasoning mix (Copycat recipe on Budget101)
- 2 1/2 cups mashed potato flakes (or left over mashed potatoes-omit butter & milk)
- 1 pound ground beef or Turkey
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 medium tomato, diced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Sour cream, optional
BETTER THAN TAKEOUT CHICKEN FRIED RICE
By peridot728
Amazing chicken fried rice that is better than take out!
- 1 pound chicken, about 2-3 chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
- 3 cups cooked rice *
- 2 Tbs sesame oil
- 1 small white onion, chopped
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots, thawed
- 2-3 Tablespoons soy sauce (more or less to taste)
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 Tbsp chopped green onions (optional)
Grilled Cobb Salad
By peridot728
Bring quinoa, 1 tsp. kosher salt, and 3 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan
- For Dressing:
- SERVINGS: 4
- 1 1/2 cups quinoa
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more
- 1/4 cup olive oil, plus more
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 bunch scallions
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 1 avocado, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 cup mint leaves
- 1/4 cup chopped toasted pistachios
- Flaky sea salt
- 1 shallot, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon unseasoned rice vinegar
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- Combine 1 finely chopped shallot, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon unseasoned rice vinegar in a jar; season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Let sit 20 minutes. Add 1/3 cup olive oil and cover. Shake to combine.
Easy Glazed Honey Balsamic Chicken
By peridot728
Easy Glazed Honey Balsamic Chicken is the 4 ingredient answer to busy weeknights
- Servings: 6
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 tsp dried thyme
- salt and pepper to taste
- 3 lbs chicken , thighs and drumsticks preferred
Awesome Apple Pie-lets (Hungry Girl)
By peridot728
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, plus more for topping, optional
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups peeled and chopped apples (preferably Fuji)
- 6 large square egg roll wrappers
- 18 sprays no-calorie butter spray
- Fat-free whipped topping, for topping, optional
Pasta with Fresh Tomato Sauce
By peridot728
1. Finely chop tomatoes, basil, parsley, and garlic, and mix together with oil (or pulse ingredients, including oil...
- 2 1/4 2 1/4 1/4 pounds unrefrigerated ripe tomatoes (preferably plum)
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1 1 1 tablespoon flat-leaf parsley
- 1 1 2 tablespoon chopped garlic (from 2 garlic cloves), plus more if desired
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
- Morton Iodized Salt
- 1 1 1 pound spaghetti or spaghettini
- Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)
SWEET BLUEBERRY BANANA MILK SHAKE / SMOOTHIE
By peridot728
Sweet Blueberry Banana Milk Shake / Smoothie - Packed with antioxidants and immune system boosters and only 3 grams
- 3 large bananas, frozen
- 2 cups blueberries, frozen
- 2 cups milk, divided
- 2 tablespoons good honey
Easy All-Butter Flaky Pie Crust Recipe***
By peridot728
This pie crust recipe, rather pie crust method makes consistent dough and makes dough that’s a dream to roll out
- Enough for one 9-inch double crust pie
- 2-1/2 cups (325 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar, optional
- 1 cup (230 grams) very cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (2 sticks)
- 4 to 8 tablespoons ice water
Creamy Orzo (Giada)
By peridot728
Bring a heavy large saucepan of salted water to a boil over high heat
- 1 pound orzo (rice-shaped pasta)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large shallot, finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, juices drained
- 1 1/4 cups whipping cream
- 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
- 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Mostaccioli (Giada)
By peridot728
Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup cake flour
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Zest of 1/2 large lemon
- Zest of 1/2 small orange
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons dark rum
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips (9 ounces), such as Ghirardelli
- 1/4 cup heavy cream