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Garlic Rosemary Roasted Cashews
By peridot728
Preheat oven to 350F with rack on middle position
- 2 cups roasted and lightly salted (or unsalted) cashews
- 2 tsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika (smoked version provides depth of flavor)
- 3/4 tsp table salt
- 1 TB chopped fresh rosemary leaves
- 1 TB melted salted butter
Strawberry Arugula Salad
By peridot728
This large strawberry salad is colorful and delicious! It’s made with arugula, strawberries, goat cheese, sunflow...
- Strawberry salad:
- 5 ounces arugula
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1 pound strawberries, thinly sliced
- 3/4 cup finely chopped red onion (about 1/2 small onion)
- 4 ounces crumbled goat cheese or feta, or 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup roasted and salted sunflower seeds
- 1/2 cup halved and thinly sliced radish (about 3 medium)
- 1 medium jalapeño, very thinly sliced (omit if sensitive to spice)
- Balsamic vinaigrette:
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
- 1 clove garlic, pressed or minced
- Pinch of fine sea salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Easy Lemon Pudding Cake
By peridot728
Friends and family will love this cake! The gooey lemon pudding will have everyone scraping their spoons in their b...
- 1 box lemon cake mix
- 3 eggs
- 2 1/2 cups water, divided
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 (3-ounce) boxes instant lemon pudding
- 2 cups milk
- Powdered sugar
Lemon Ricotta Granita (Giada)
By peridot728
Stir the water and 3/4 cup of sugar in a medium saucepan over high heat just until the sugar dissolves
- 1 cup water
- 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar 2/3 cup strained fresh lemon juice
- 3/4 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
- Pinch salt
- 1 lemon, for zesting
Ricotta with Vanilla-Sugar Croutons and Berries (Giada)
By peridot728
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F
- CROUTONS:
- 1/4 (4 ounces) ciabatta loaf, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 1/2 tablespoons vanilla sugar, recipe follows
- SYRUP:
- 1/2 cup orange juice (from 1 medium orange)
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 cup blueberries
- 8 strawberries, hulled and quartered
- RICOTTA:
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk ricotta cheese
- 3 teaspoons orange zest (from 1 medium orange)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest (from 1 lemon)
- 1 tablespoon vanilla sugar, recipe follows
- 1 tablespoon thinly sliced fresh mint leaves
- FOR THE CROUTONS:
- VANILLA SUGAR: 2 cups sugar 1 vanilla bean
Mostaccioli and Sausage Toss
By peridot728
The saucy perfection of this easy pasta recipe is filled with flavor that's sure to make everyone feel warm and wel
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 1-1/2 pounds hot or sweet Italian sausage, cut into 1-inch slices
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 (26-ounce) jars spaghetti sauce
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 pound Mostaccioli pasta
Peanut Butter Pupcakes (For Dogs)
By peridot728
Important Note: When making this recipe for your dogs, make sure you get Peanut Butter WITHOUT Xylitol as an ingred...
- For the frosting:
- 6 Pupcakes
- 1 cup flour Coupons
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 cup peanut butter
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 egg
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 6 small dog bones
Pistachio Cheesecake
By peridot728
For the Crust: Add the flour, almonds and sugar to a food processor; pulse a couple of times to combine
- For the Crust:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup ground almonds
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- For the Filling:
- 6 (8 ounce) packages of cream cheese, softened
- 1 (14 ounces) can sweetened condensed milk
- 2 (3.4 ounce) boxes instant pistachio pudding mix
- 5 large eggs
- garnish with whip cream and almond slivers (optional)
The Best Coconut Macaroons
By peridot728
For the true coconut lovers out there - this is my all-time favorite recipe for the Best Coconut Macaroons! Made wi...
- 3 Tbsp water
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 Tbsp light corn syrup
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 14 oz bag sweetened shredded coconut
- 2 egg whites, room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Sweet Peach Cake
By peridot728
For the cake: Place an oven rack in the center of the oven
- Butter, for greasing the baking dish
- 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting the pan
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- One 15-ounce can sliced peaches in 100-percent juice, drained, patted dry with paper towels and coarsely chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1/2 stick unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1/4 cup whipping cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups powdered sugar