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Raspberry-Ricotta Mousse (Giada)
By peridot728
In a food processor, blend the ricotta cheese until light and fluffy, about 20 seconds
- 1 (15-ounce) container whole milk ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup raspberry jam
- 1 cup whipping cream
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
Chicken Cutlets with Spicy Arugula (Valerie Bertinelli)
By peridot728
Put a chicken cutlet between 2 pieces of plastic wrap and, using a rolling pin or the flat side of a meat mallet, p...
- Spicy Arugula:
- 4 chicken cutlets, 4 to 5 ounces each
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan, plus Parmesan shavings, for serving
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- Canola oil, for frying
- Spicy Arugula, recipe follows
- Lemon wedges, for serving
- 1 1/2 tablespoons freshly-squeezed lemon juice (about 1/2 lemon)
- 1 tablespoon chopped shallots
- Heaping 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 ounces arugula
Lemon Curd (from Vitamix "Create" book)
By peridot728
1. Put all ingredients EXCEPT the butter into the Vitamix
- 5 large eggs
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (2-3 large lemons)
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature and cut into small pieces
Refried Beans (Pioneer Woman)
By peridot728
Rinse the beans thoroughly, then place them in a large pot with the bacon
- 6 cups dried pinto beans
- 4 slices thick-cut bacon, cut into 1-inch slices (or you can use salt pork, ham hock or diced ham instead)
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt, plus more if needed
- 2 teaspoons black pepper, plus more if needed
- 1/2 stick butter (bacon grease, lard or shortening will work)
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cups grated sharp Cheddar
- Sliced jarred jalapenos
Sliced Sirloin Steak (Melissa D'Arabian)
By peridot728
Season the steak liberally with salt and pepper, and allow to sit at room temperature for 15 to 30 minutes
- 1 (1 1/2-pound) sirloin steak
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Poblano Pesto, recipe follows
- 2 poblano peppers
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- Kosher salt
Classic Meatloaf Recipe****
By peridot728
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Combine ground beef, oatmeal, milk, egg, onion, salt and pepper in a medium sized mixi...
- 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
- 3/4 cup quick oatmeal
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup onion, finely diced (or grate it if your kids will freak out if they see a piece of onion)
- 1 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1/3 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp mustard
Roasted Honey Butter Carrots
By peridot728
These roasted honey butter carrots are a perfect side dish for any meal, and great for holidays like Thanksgiving a...
- 2 pounds carrots
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Optional garnish: 2 teaspoons chopped fresh chives, green onions, parsley or dill
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon honey
PUMPKIN CUPCAKES
By peridot728
Pumpkin cupcakes are the perfect way to get your autumn baking on! They mimic the flavors of pumpkin pie perfectly
- 1-3/4 cups flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 cups white sugar
- 4 eggs slightly beaten
- 15 oz pumpkin puree
Creamy Farfalle with Cremini, Asparagus, and Walnuts (Giada)
By peridot728
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil
- Salt
- 1 pound farfalle pasta
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 pound cremini mushrooms, thickly sliced
- 1 pound thin asparagus, trimmed, cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- Pinch freshly grated nutmeg 3/4 cup walnuts, toasted
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan
Sticky Orange Chicken
By peridot728
Set up dredging station: In one bowl add eggs, and in a second bowl mix together 1/2 cup cornstarch, flour, salt, a...
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1/2 c. plus 1 tbsp. cornstarch, divided
- 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
- kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1” pieces
- canola oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp. minced ginger
- 1/2 tsp. red chili flakes
- 2/3 c. freshly squeezed orange juice
- 2 tbsp. soy sauce
- 1 tbsp. apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp. sweet chili sauce
- 1 tbsp. brown sugar
- 2 green onions, chopped
- cooked white rice, for serving