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Broccoli & Bacon Salad
By peridot728
Combine all dressing ingredients in blender except the vegetable oil
- 6 cup(s) fresh raw broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup(s) raisins
- 1 ounce(s) red onion, chopped
- 12 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 tablespoon(s) vinegar
- 3 ounce(s) cream cheese
- 6 teaspoon(s) granulated sugar
- 1 dash(es) pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon(s) garlic salt
- 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt
- 1 teaspoon(s) mustard
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoon(s) vegetable oil
Grilled Pound Cake with Cream Cheese Glaze and Grilled Peaches
By peridot728
For the grilled peaches: Prepare the grill to high heat
- 2 peaches, ripe but firm, halved
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons sweet white wine, such as marsala wine
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 store-bought pound cake, sliced into 2-inch slices
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
Fusilli alla Caprese (Giada)
By peridot728
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat
- 1 pound fusilli pasta
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups cherry tomatoes, quartered (about 1 1/2 pints) 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup packed fresh basil leaves, torn
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella, diced (about 1 1/4 cups)
Sesame Ginger Chicken
By peridot728
For the chicken marinade: In a mixing bowl, combine the chicken with the sesame oil, sugar, soy sauce and pepper
- 2 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 6 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 1/2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- Vegetable or peanut oil
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- 4 tablespoons Chinese Shoaxing rice wine
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 1/2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon sambal chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon Thai chili sauce
- 1 lemon, zest and juice
- Toasted sesame seeds, for garnish
- Scallions, thinly sliced on an angle, for garnish
- Rice, for serving
Triple Lemon Cheesecake Swirl Bars
By peridot728
It all starts with a lemon cookie crust
- 1 box (15.25 oz) Betty Crocker™ Cake Mix Lemon
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted
- 3 eggs
- 12 ounces (1 1/2 blocks) cream cheese
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 jar (10 oz) lemon curd, divided
Watermelon Popsicles
By peridot728
Keep it cool this summer with these simple and delicious Watermelon Popsicles
- 1 1 1 small watermelon, seedless
- 1 1 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup mini chocolate chip
- 2 2 2 pints lime sherbet, softened
Brown Sugar Grilled Chicken Breast
By peridot728
In a medium bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, brown sugar, garlic, and dried herbs, and season gene...
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 c. balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 c. balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 c. balsamic vinegar
- 3 3 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 3 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 3 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 2 2 tbsp. brown sugar
- 2 2 2 tbsp. brown sugar
- 2 2 2 tbsp. brown sugar
- 3 3 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 3 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 3 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1 1 tsp. dried thyme
- 1 1 1 tsp. dried thyme
- 1 1 1 tsp. dried thyme
- 1 1 1 tsp. dried rosemary
- 1 1 1 tsp. dried rosemary
- 1 1 1 tsp. dried rosemary
- 4 4 4 chicken breasts
- 4 4 4 chicken breasts
- 4 4 4 chicken breasts
- Kosher salt
- Kosher salt
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Freshly chopped parsley, for garnish
- Freshly chopped parsley, for garnish
- Freshly chopped parsley, for garnish
Summer Splash Smoothie (Vitamix)
By peridot728
Place all ingredients into container in the order listed and secure lid
- 1 cup water
- 1 Tbsp agave nectar
- 5 oz cantaloupe, rind removed and cut into 2 slivers
- 2 oz honeydew, rind removed and cut into a sliver
- 1 cup peach slices, frozen
- 1 cup pineapple chunks, frozen
Chocolate Ricotta Pudding with Strawberry Sauce (Giada)
By peridot728
To make the sauce: Blend the strawberries and sugar in a food processor until smooth
- SAUCE:
- 2 cups fresh strawberries
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- PUDDING:
- Butter, for greasing cups
- 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate (not unsweetened), chopped
- 1 1/2 pounds fresh whole milk ricotta cheese, drained for 2 hours to remove any excess liquid
- 1/4 cup plus 1/3 cup sugar
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 1/2 teaspoon pure almond extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 3 large egg whites
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
Lemon Poundcake with Lemon Glaze
By peridot728
A beautiful lemon flavor pound cake with the most wonderful lemon glaze!
- LEMON GLAZE:
- LEMON POUND CAKE
- 2-1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1-1/2 cups unsalted butter, softened
- 4 eggs
- 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 teaspoons lemon extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons salted butter, softened