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Warm Quinoa, Spinach, and Shiitake Salad
By ruthg
The quinoa adds protein as well as a chewy texture to this meatless main dish
- 1/2 cup red-wine vinegar
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 2 pounds fresh shiitake mushrooms, stems removed, caps halved
- 1 1/2 cups quinoa
- 1 pound baby spinach
- 8 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
Elephant Ear Cookies Recipe
By ruthg
Making elephant ear cookies is easier than their coiled design might suggest
- 1 cup pecan halves
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar, plus more for surface
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons light-brown sugar
- 1 3/4 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- All-purpose flour, for rolling
- 2 sheets frozen puff pastry (from one 17.3-ounce package), thawed
- 1 large egg, beaten well
Mixed Mushroom Gratin
By ruthg
Source: Chef Michael Bonacini, 3 Chefs: The Kitchen Men Per serving: Calories 123, Fat 6
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced shallots
- 4 cups sliced mixed mushrooms (oyster, shiitake, button, etc.)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup heavy 35-per-cent cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 tsp. chopped thyme leaves
- Heat olive oil in a sauté pan over medium heat. Sauté shallots and garlic until light golden brown, and 5 minutes.
- Add mushrooms and increase heat to high. Sauté quickly, seasoning with salt and pepper. Pour in cream and reduce by half.
- Transfer mushrooms to an ovenproof serving dish. Combine Parmesan cheese, panko crumbs and thyme; sprinkle over mushrooms.
- Place under preheated broiler until 3. crust becomes light golden brown.
- Serve immediately.
- Source: Chef Michael Bonacini, 3 Chefs: The Kitchen Men
- Per serving: Calories 123, Fat 6.6 g, Cholesterol 8 mg, Sodium 156 mg, Carbohydrates 11.2 g
Oven-Roasted Flounder with Bok Choy, Cilantro, and Lime
By ruthg
Oven-Roasted Flounder with Bok Choy, Cilantro, and Lime Make sure the flounder fillets are no thicker than 1/2 inch...
- 1 scallion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup coarsely chopped cilantro plus small sprigs for garnish
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons finely minced peeled ginger
- 3 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 pound baby bok choy (2-3 bunches), cut in half lengthwise
- 1/2 cup sake or dry white wine
- 4 4-ounce fillets flounder or other delicate white fish (up to 1/2 inch thick)
Asian Noodles with Roast Pork
By ruthg
This traditional Singaporean dish is a savory mix of tasty noodles, Chinese broccoli and pork
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 2 large shallots, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Chinese black bean sauce
- 4 dried hot chiles
- 2 teaspoons Maggi sauce (a vegetable-based liquid seasoning) or soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons Asian fish sauce
- 1 1/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 1/2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon sambal oelek (hot chile sauce)
- 1 pound Chinese broccoli
- 1 pound fresh Chinese egg noodles, linguine or spaghetti
- 1/2 pound Chinese roast pork, thinly sliced
- 1 scallion, thinly sliced
Crispy Seasoned Cauliflower [Vegan]
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By ruthg
1. Preheat oven to 450°F
- 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets, stem cut into small pieces
- 2 tablespoons potato starch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder or paprika
- 1 tablespoon neutral, high heat oil of choice (avocado, sunflower, grape seed, canola, etc)
Outrageous Chocolate Cookies
By ruthg
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- 8 ounces semisweet chocolate, roughly chopped
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup packed light-brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 package (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chunks
Chicken and Gnocchi
By ruthg
This fast became a Test Kitchen favorite and our new go-to chicken and dumplings because it's the easiest gnocchi w...
- 1 cup soft, fresh breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
- 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- Vegetable cooking spray
- 2 fresh thyme sprigs
- 1 fresh sage sprig (optional)
- Kitchen string
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 carrots, thinly sliced (about 1 cup)
- 1 celery rib, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 Parmesan cheese rind (optional)
- 4 cups shredded cooked chicken
Kickin' Orange Glazed Chicken
By ruthg
Step 1 Preheat broiler. Sprinkle both sides of cutlets with salt and pepper
- 4 (5- to 6-oz.) chicken cutlets
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon salted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup orange marmalade
- 4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest, plus 2 tsp. fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Roasted Sweet Potato and Black Bean Salad
By ruthg
283 calories, 2 grams fat, 0 grams saturated fat, 58 grams carbohydrate, 14 grams fiber, 11 grams protein
- Vegetable oil cooking spray
- 2 large sweet potatoes (about 1 1/2 pounds), peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice, plus wedges for garnish
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced orange or red bell pepper
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced scallions
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh mint
- 4 cups baby arugula