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Banana spice cookies with lemon butter icing
By peridot728
These are a light, fluffy, cake style cookie with the best contrast of flavors
- For the Lemon Icing:
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup mashed bananas, about 2 bananas
- 2 cups flour
- 2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/4 tsp. baking soda
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp. cloves
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1/3 cup butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 2 TBSP lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp. grated lemon zest
Quick Fluffy Frosting***
By peridot728
A Healthy Living frosting recipe that's quick to make and delicious? Oh, yes—and no one will know it's a Healthy ...
- 1-1/2 cups cold milk
- 1 env. DREAM WHIP Whipped Topping Mix
- 1 pkg. (4-serving size) JELL-O Instant Pudding, any flavor
Lazy Day Cabbage Roll Casserole
By peridot728
Feeling lazy? Try this super simple and tasty Cabbage Roll Casserole recipe for a great weeknight or 'lazy day' mea...
- 1 1/2 to 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 2 (15-ounce) cans tomatoes, diced
- 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 cup water
- 1 small cabbage head, chopped
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup uncooked rice, optional
EGGPLANT PIZZA WITH SICILIAN CRUST (THE CHEW)
By peridot728
Preheat the oven to 450ºF
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 cups dry bread crumbs
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1 eggplant (peeled & sliced lengthwise, 1/4-inch-thick)
- 1 cup olive oil (plus more as needed)
- 1 recipe Sicilian dough (proofed & prepared)
- all-purpose flour (for dusting)
- 3 cups cooked marinara sauce
- 1/2 pound whole-milk mozzarella (cut or torn into 1-inch pieces)
- 1/4 cup grated pecorino (plus more as needed)
Crab and Ricotta Cannelloni (Giada)
By peridot728
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat
- BECHAMEL SAUCE:
- 1 box (8 ounces) cannelloni or manicotti pasta (about 12 shells)
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan, plus 1/4 cup for sprinkling
- 1 egg yolk
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
- 1 pound lump crabmeat
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper Bechamel Sauce, recipe follows
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups whole milk, warmed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
- Pinch freshly grated nutmeg
S'more Dirt Cake
By peridot728
Place the graham crackers into the bowl of a food processor and pulse until finely ground
- 1 (14.4-oz) box chocolate graham crackers, broken into pieces
- 3-2/3 cups whole milk
- 2 (3.5-oz) packages instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 (8-oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 2 (7.5-oz) jars marshmallow créme
- 1 (11.5-oz) bag milk chocolate chips
- 1 (10.5-oz) bag mini marshmallows, divided
CREAMY BROCCOLI MAC AND CHEESE
By peridot728
The EASIEST and CREAMIEST mac and cheese made in less than 30 min! Comfort food perfection! And it is the perfect w
- 8 ounces medium pasta shells
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 shallot, minced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1-1/3 cups whole milk
- 1 cup half and half
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 3 cups chopped broccoli florets
- 6 ounces extra-sharp cheddar cheese, grated
Salisbury Steaks with French Onion Gravy
By peridot728
Place a drizzle of EVOO in a skillet over medium heat and melt the butter into the oil
- EVOO for liberal drizzling
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 large onions, sliced
- Salt and coarse black pepper
- Ground thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 pieces stale white bread, crust trimmed
- Milk or half-n-half
- 1 2/3 About 1 2/3 pounds ground sirloin
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 3 tablespoons grated onion
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1 cup beef stock
- Watercress, for garnish, optional
Chocolate Marshmallow Milkshake (For Vitamix)
By peridot728
1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) half & half
- 2 Tablespoons (30 ml) chocolate syrup
- 2 Tablespoons (32 g) peanut butter
- 2 cups (260 g) vanilla ice cream
- 4 chocolate covered marshmallow cookies
- Whipped cream for garnish
CHICKEN MEATBALL NOODLE SOUP
By peridot728
This is just like everyone’s favorite cozy, comforting homemade chicken noodle soup except made even better with
- FOR THE CHICKEN MEATBALLS:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 8 cups chicken stock
- 2 bay leaves
- 1/2 cup uncooked orzo pasta
- 1 sprig rosemary
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1/3 cup Panko
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste