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Teriyaki Fried Rice
By ruthg
In a medium skillet, heat the sesame oil over medium heat
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 green onions, white and light green parts only, thinly sliced
- 1 1/2 cups leftover cooked rice
- 1/2 cup cooked shelled edamame
- 1 tablespoon teriyaki sauce
Cherry, Wild Rice & Quinoa Salad
By ruthg
This whole-grain wild rice and quinoa salad recipe is perfect for toting to summer potlucks
- 3/4 cup wild rice
- 1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed if necessary
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup fruity vinegar, such as raspberry or pomegranate
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 2 cups halved pitted fresh sweet cherries
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 3/4 cup diced aged goat cheese, smoked Cheddar or other smoked cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
Asparagus, Spinach, and Crisped-Prosciutto Salad
By ruthg
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees
- 2 2 3-inch ounces thinly sliced prosciutto, torn into 3-inch pieces
- 1 1 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1/2 1/2 6 bunch (about 6 ounces) asparagus, trimmed
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup shelled fresh peas
- 4 4 5 1/4-inch creamer potatoes (about 5 ounces), cut into 1/4-inch slices
- 3 3 3 tablespoons buttermilk
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 2 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallot
- 1 1 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup packed fresh tarragon leaves
- 2 2 2 1/2 packed baby spinach (about 2 1/2 ounces)
Cauliflower & Broccoli Flan with Spinach Béchamel
By ruthg
Don't think caramel custard dessert—think super tasty cauliflower and broccoli smothered in spinach and cheese cr...
- 2 1/2 cups cauliflower florets
- 2 1/2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 (6-ounce) bags baby spinach leaves
- 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter
- 1/4 cup all purpose flour
- 2/3 cup whole milk
- 2/3 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
Asparagus, Snap Pea, and Avocado Pasta
By ruthg
1. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook asparagus until bright green, about 2 minutes
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 1 1 2-inch pound asparagus, ends trimmed and cut into 2-inch lengths
- 1 1 1 pound sugar snap peas, strings removed
- 1 1 1 pound bow-tie pasta (farfalle)
- 4 4 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 2 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1 1/2-inch ripe avocado, halved, pitted, peeled, and cut into 1/2-inch chunks
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint, parsley, or basil
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan or pecorino cheese, plus more for serving, if desired
Scalloped Potatoes with Creme Fraiche
By ruthg
Can also add 1 to 1 1/2 cups gruyere with the layers
- 2 cloves garlic, smashed
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 pounds waxy potatoes (such as Yukon gold or Yellow Finn), peeled
- 3 cups half-and-half
- 1/2 cup creme fraiche
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
- 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon ground mace
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped chives
Mini Crab Melts
By ruthg
Preparation 1. Preheat broiler
- 16 (3/4-ounce) slices sourdough bread
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 3/4 teaspoon lemon zest
- 3 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 12 ounces lump crabmeat, drained and picked
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
- 32 (1/4-inch-thick) Roma tomato slices
- 4 ounces Gruyère cheese, grated (about 1 cup)
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Braised Fish with Orange and Soy
By ruthg
In a large skillet, heat oil over medium
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
- 1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons thawed orange juice concentrate
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 4 skinless fish fillets, such as halibut, cod, or salmon (6 to 8 ounces each)
- Cooked rice, for serving
Easter Bunny Cake
By ruthg
This is an HEB recipe. The cake is bunny shaped, covered in coconut
- 16 1/2 Oz yellow cake mix
- 16 Oz vanilla icing
- 1 Tsp food coloring
- 1 cup(s) sweetened coconut flakes
- 1/4 cup(s) Hill Country Fare Jelly Beans
- 2 marshmallows
Apple Tart Tatin
By ruthg
or the Caramel: In 2-quart sauce pan on cooktop over medium high heat, combine butter, sugar, corn syrup and water ...
- 1 1 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons unsalted butter
- 2 2 2 cups sugar
- 1 1 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
- 1 1 1 tablespoon water
- 8 8 to 4 (3 to 4 pounds) firm, tart apples, peeled
- 1/2 1/2 oz.) package 1/2 (17 oz.) package puff pastry sheets
- Flour