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Spaghetti with Chickpea Red Sauce (Rachael Ray)
By peridot728
Heat the EVOO in a Dutch oven or large skillet over medium to medium-high heat
- 3 tablespoons EVOO
- 2 to 3 tablespoons fresh rosemary leaves, finely chopped
- 3 to 4 cloves garlic, chopped or sliced
- 1 Fresno chile, finely chopped or 1/2 teaspoon dried chile flakes
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- Salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/2 cup dry white or red wine
- One 15- to 18-ounce can chickpeas/ceci beans, lightly drained
- 1 cup chicken stock
- One 28- to 32-ounce can San Marzano tomatoes
- 1 pound whole-grain, farro or whole wheat spaghetti
- Freshly grated pecorino, for topping
- Handful fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped
Crock Pot Chicken & Dumplings
By peridot728
Add onion to 6 qt crock pot and top with chicken breasts
- 1 1 1 large onion , diced
- 1 1 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of celery soup
- 1 1 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 1 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
- 1 1 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- to pepper to taste
- 4 4 4 skinless boneless chicken breasts
- 2 2 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 2 2 2 cups frozen vegetables or peas and carrots , defrosted
- 1 1 1 can (8 pieces) refrigerated biscuits (Buttermilk, Country or Homestyle)
Grilled Chicken Breast with Pico de Gallo (David Venable)
By peridot728
To prepare the pico de gallo, toss all the ingredients in a medium-size bowl until evenly combined
- Pico de Gallo:
- 4 ripe plum tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped
- 1 small white onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup loosely packed cilantro leaves, chopped
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
- 1-1/2 Tbsp lime juice
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- Chicken:
- 4 (5–6 oz) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1-1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- Zest of 1 lemon
Apple Cider Doughnuts - Taste Of Home
By peridot728
In a small saucepan, bring cider to a boil and cook until reduced by about half
- For the cinnamon sugar:
- 2 cups apple cider
- 3 cups flour
- 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon cardamom
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 large eggs
- 6 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled
- vegetable oil for frying
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons cinnamon
5-Spice Pork Stir Fry with Mandarin Oranges
By peridot728
For the pork and peach bbq sauce: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F
- 4 cups peaches, peeled and sliced
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2/3 cup ketchup
- 2/3 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons ginger, minced
- One 2 1/2-pound boneless pork loin roast
- Kosher salt and cracked black pepper
- 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken stock
- 2 cups white rice
- 3 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons Chinese five-spice powder
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 3 tablespoons orange juice
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 cup trimmed snow peas
- 1 red onion, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup mandarin orange supremes
- 4 scallions, thinly sliced on the diagonal
- Roasted peanuts, for serving
- Mandarin oranges, for serving, optional
Chicken and Peaches
By peridot728
Heat a medium skillet with the butter over medium heat
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 peaches, pitted, thickly sliced or halved
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breast
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 shallot, chopped
- 1 (2-inch) piece ginger, grated or minced
- 3/4 cup chicken stock
- 2/3 cup peach preserves
- 2 teaspoons hot sauce (recommended: Frank's Red Hot)
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
Broccoli Salad***
By peridot728
Everyone loves this easy Broccoli Salad recipe made with bacon, almonds, craisins and onion in a delicious creamy a...
- 2 heads fresh broccoli , cut into florets
- 1 cup mayonnaise or plain Greek yogurt (I often use half plain Greek yogurt)
- 2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 3 Tablespoons granulated sugar
- 8 slices bacon , cooked and crumbled
- 1/4 cup red onion , chopped
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries (or raisins)
- 1/2 cup almonds , chopped (*see note below)
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
Pasta with Roasted Red Pepper and Cream Sauce
By peridot728
Cook the pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat
- 1 pound uncooked farfalle (bow tie pasta)
- 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 (12-ounce) bottle roasted red bell peppers, drained and coarsely chopped
- 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
- 1 cup (4 ounces) freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, divided
- Thinly sliced fresh basil (optional)
Thyme for Tomato Soup (Vitamix)
By peridot728
1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid
- 1½ cup (360 ml) water
- 14½ ounce (410 g) canned diced tomatoes
- 2 Roma tomatoes, quartered
- 1 carrot, halved
- 2½ ounce (70 g) sun-dried tomatoes
- 1½ Tablespoon onion, peeled, diced
- 1 garlic clove, peeled
- 1½ Tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon fresh oregano leaves
- 1 Tablespoon tomato paste
- ½ bouillon cube
- ½ teaspoon flax meal
- ½ cup (120 ml) whole milk