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Orange Chicken and Vegetable Stir Fry
By peridot728
In a bowl, whisk together the ¼ cup cold water and ½ Tbsp starch, then whisk in the rest of the Marinade Ingredie...
- Stir-Fry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 Tbsp cooking Oil (I used extra light olive oil)
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 1 lb to 1 1/4 lb chicken thighs, trimmed and cut into 1" pieces
- 5-6 cups broccoli florets (from 1 large head of broccoli)
- 1 bunch asparagus spears, bases trimmed and cut into 1" pieces
- 1 large carrot, sliced into matchsticks
- Marinade Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 1/2 Tbsp corn starch
- 1/2 Tbsp grated orange zest (zest from 1/2 orange)
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice (from the same orange)
- 4 Tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 1 Tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 3 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 2 Tbsp honey
- Serving/Garnish:
- Toasted sesame seeds (medium heat 2 minutes, tossing frequently)
- 6 cups of hot cooked white rice (= 2 cups dry rice)
Crispy baked french fries
By peridot728
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees
- 2 −2 1/2 lbs Russet potatoes, scrubbed clean
- 2 Tbsp granulated sugar
- 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
SWEET HAWAIIAN CROCK-POT CHICKEN
By peridot728
Combine all together, cook on low in Crock-pot 6-8 hours
- SWEET HAWAIIAN CROCK-POT CHICKEN--EASY AND YUMMMY!!
- 2 lb. Chicken tenderloin chunks
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
S'mores with Variations
By peridot728
Toast the marshmallows to your liking
- 1 bag large marshmallows
- 1 package chocolate bars
- 1 box classic graham crackers
- 1 package peppermint patties
- 1 box chocolate graham crackers
- 1 package peanut butter cups
Banana Upside-Down Cake
By peridot728
by Theresa Hansen: Vista, California
- 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
- 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 2 large ripe bananas, sliced
- 1 1/2 cups cake flour
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2)
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups sugar
- 1/3 cup vegetable shortening
- 2 eggs
Decadent Pecan Pie (Betty Crocker)
By peridot728
1 In medium bowl, mix flour and salt
- 1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon shortening
- 2 to 3 tablespoons cold water
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted
- 1 cup corn syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup pecan halves or broken pecans
CROCK POT CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS
By peridot728
Easy Crock Pot Chicken and Dumplings
- 1 large onion , diced
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of celery soup
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- black pepper to taste
- 4 skinless boneless chicken breasts
- 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups frozen vegetables or peas and carrots , defrosted
- 1 can (8 pieces) refrigerated biscuits (Buttermilk, Country or Homestyle)
Lemon Chiffon Pie
By peridot728
Add 1-1/2 cups water, lemon juice, salt, 1 cup sugar, and butter to a large saucepan
- 1 9 inch baked pie shell
- 1-1/2 cups water
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- dash of salt
- 1 cup sugar + 1/2 cup
- 1/2 cup butter
- 5 tablespoons cornstartch + 1/2 cup water
- 3 eggs , yolks and whites separated
- 1/4 teaspoon lemon extract
Pumpkin Cream Cheese Roll Up
By peridot728
For roll: Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees
- Cream Cheese filling:
- 3/4 cup sifted flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3 eggs, slightly beaten
- 1 cup sugar
- 2/3 cup canned solid pack pumpkin
- 1 8 oz softened cream cheese
- 6 tbspn soften butter
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 cup confectionary sugar
Peppercorn Roasted Beef Tenderloin
By peridot728
Preheat the oven to 475 degrees F
- 1 whole beef tenderloin, trimmed of all visible fat
- Kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1/2 cup tri-color peppercorns, crushed with a rolling pin
- 1 stick butter
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed