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Spaghetti Squash Chow Mein
By peridot728
For the chow mein: Preheat oven to 375 degrees, and prepare a rimmed baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray
- For the chow mein:
- 1 large spaghetti squash
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 4 garlic cloves, grated
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar, packed
- 3 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
- 4 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- 1/2 yellow onion, diced
- 3 celery stalks, thinly sliced diagonally
- 2 carrots, peeled and julienned
- 2 cups thinly shredded green cabbage
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- Sliced green onion, for garnish
- For the honey Sriracha sauce:
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup Sriracha
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- For the chicken:
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided, plus more for frying
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Easy Homemade Lemon Curd
By peridot728
Making your own Lemon Curd is actually quite simple! This easy, homemade recipe from Alton Brown is delicious!
- 5 egg yolks
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 lemons, zested and juiced
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold
Corn Bread Crostini (Rachael Ray)
By peridot728
Heat a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil in a skillet over medium heat
- Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 2 slices speck or bacon, chopped
- 3 ears corn, kernels scraped
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/4 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black or white pepper
- 2 scallions, finely chopped
- 12 round slices crusty bread or baguette, about 2 to 2 1/2-inches in diameter
EASY BANANA BREAD
By peridot728
This banana bread is one of the easiest recipes I’ve ever tried
- 3 Medium Bananas mashed
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise or dressing
- 1 egg
- 1-1/2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Crab Caesar Pasta Salad
By peridot728
Cook the pasta according to package directions, drain, and cool to room temperature
- 1 pkg (12 oz.) Ronzoni Garden Delight® Rotini, Radiatore or Penne, uncooked
- 1 can (6 oz.) crabmeat
- 3 tbsp. sliced green onions
- 2 tbsp. chopped parsley
- 2 diced Roma tomatoes
- 1 cup Caesar dressing
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Perfect Pie Crust (From the Pioneer Woman)
By peridot728
In a large bowl, with a pastry cutter, gradually work the Crisco into the flour for about 3 or 4 minutes until it r...
- 1-1/2 cup Crisco (vegetable Shortening)
- 3 cups Gold Medal All-purpose Flour
- 1 whole Eggland’s Best Egg
- 5 Tablespoons Cold Water
- 1 Tablespoon Heinz White Vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Morton Salt
Apple-Cinnamon Upside-Down Cake
By peridot728
You'll want firm but ripe apples that are sweet, such as Empire or Gala
- 10 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup packed light-brown sugar
- 3 apples, Empire or Gala (about 1 1/2 pounds), each peeled, cored, and sliced into 8 wedges
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, (spooned and leveled)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup whole milk
Lasagna Rolls (Giada)
By peridot728
To make the sauce: Melt the butter in a heavy medium saucepan over medium-low heat
- SAUCE:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 teaspoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 cups whole milk
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper Pinch ground nutmeg
- LASAGNA:
- 1 (15-ounce) container whole milk ricotta cheese
- 1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, squeezed dry
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
- 3 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto, chopped
- 1 large egg, beaten to blend
- 3/4 teaspoon salt, plus more for salting water
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 12 uncooked lasagna noodles
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella (about 4 ounces)
Octoberfest German Potato Salad
By peridot728
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil
- 3 pounds potatoes, peeled and sliced
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons white sugar
- 2 tablespoons dried parsley
- ground black pepper to taste
Honey Orange Roasted Carrots
By peridot728
Honey Orange Roasted Carrots – A fast, EASY, and holiday-friendly side dish everyone will love!! The honey orange
- 2 pounds carrots, peeled (I use 1 pound multi-colored and 1 pound orange; use thinner carrots
- and if they are thicker halve them)
- 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup Hero Bitter Orange Premium Marmalade
- fresh parsley, optional for garnishing
- cheese, optional for garnishing (feta, gorgonzola, Parmesan, etc.)