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Asian Barbecued Chicken Stir Fry with Peanuts & Rice (Rachael Ray)
By peridot728
For the rice: Bring 1 1/2 cups stock, 1 tablespoon oil, and lime zest to a boil
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 2 tablespoons canola or peanut oil
- 1 lime, zested and juiced
- 1 cup long grain rice
- 1/4 cup chopped chives
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or tenders, diced or thinly sliced
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 chile pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 (1-inch) piece fresh ginger, grated or minced
- 2 large cloves garlic, thinly sliced or grated
- 1 large red bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced or diced
- 1/3 cup hoisin sauce
- 1/3 cup orange marmalade
- 2 tablespoons tamari sauce or low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup unsalted dry roasted peanuts
- 1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced on an angle
- Chopped cilantro, for garnish, optional
Homemade BBQ Sauce
By peridot728
Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium-low heat
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 onion, diced
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/3 cup molasses
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 4 tablespoons minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 4 tablespoons distilled vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- Dash salt
Bourbon Banana Upside-Down Cake (Blue Jean Chef - QVC)
By peridot728
Preheat oven to 350°F. Melt butter in a 10'' nonstick skillet over medium heat
- 6 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 Tbsp bourbon
- 3 ripe bananas
- 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 6 Tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup whole milk
Whole Wheat Strawberry Muffins
By peridot728
1. Preheat oven to 350 F, and grease a muf×n tin (or use a silicone muf×n pan
- 2 2 2 cup – flour, whole wheat
- 1 1/2 1 1/2 1/2 teaspoon – baking powder
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 teaspoon – baking soda
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 tablespoon – cinnamon
- 2 1/4 2 1/4 1/4 cup – strawberries
- 2 2 2 large – egg
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup – yogurt, plain
- 1/3 1/3 1/3 cup – coconut oil
- 1 1 1 teaspoon – vanilla extract
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup – maple syrup, pure
Going Green Smoothie (Vitamix)
By peridot728
1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) water
- 1 cup (160 g) green grapes
- 1/2 cup (78 g) pineapple chunks
- 1/2 ripe banana, peeled
- 2 cups (60 g) fresh spinach, packed
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) ice cubes
Chicken Piccata
By peridot728
Season chicken with salt and pepper
- 2 skinless and boneless chicken breasts, butterflied and then cut in half
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- All-purpose flour, for dredging
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
- 1/4 cup brined capers, rinsed
- 1/3 cup fresh parsley, chopped
PUMPKIN LASAGNA
By peridot728
30 min Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 45 min Total Time
- For crust:
- 1 cup flour
- 1/2 cup butter-softened
- 1/2 cup toasted walnuts (or pecans)-chopped
- For cheesecake layer:
- 8 oz. cream cheese- softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup whipped topping
- For pumpkin layer:
- 2 1/2 cups milk
- 3 small pkgs. vanilla instant pudding mix
- 15 oz Pumpkin puree
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- For topping:
- 1 cups whipped topping
- 1/4 cup toasted walnuts (or pecans)-chopped
Grilled Tofu with Asiago and Walnut Pesto (Giada)
By peridot728
For the Asiago and Walnut Pesto: Place all the ingredients in the bowl of a food processor
- PESTO:
- 1/2 cup grated Asiago cheese 1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 tablespoon (about 5 leaves), chopped fresh sage
- 1 garlic clove, roughly chopped
- 5 tablespoons grapeseed oil 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- TOFU:
- 14 ounces firm tofu, drained and patted dry with paper towels
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
BANANA CAKE WITH BANANA FROSTING
By peridot728
Combine all ingredients and mix well for 2 minutes
- Optional:
- 2 1/2 c. flour
- 1 1/3 c. sugar
- 1 1/4 tsp. soda
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 1/2 c. shortening
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 c. buttermilk or sour milk (add 1 tbsp. vinegar to milk)
- 2 very ripe banana
- 1/2 c. chopped nuts Or
- 1/2 c. currants or raisins
- Banana Frosting
- 1/2 c. butter
- 1 very ripe banana
- 1 tsp. lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp. vanilla
- 3 c. powdered sugar
- Milk
Substitute for Buttermilk
By peridot728
I always seem to not have buttermilk on hand when I need it
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice or 1 tablespoon vinegar