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Beany Salad
By ccavaletti
In a large sauce pan, bring 2 cups water to a boil
- Dressing:
- 1/2 pearl barley
- 1/2 c long grain brown rice
- 1 c canned black beans, drained
- 1 c canned kidney beans, drained
- 1 c corn kernels, cooked
- 1/2 c chopped green onions
- 1 chopped red pepper
- 1/4 c chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 c red wine vinegar
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 c olive oil
Applebee's Oriental Chicken Salad
By ccavaletti
Dressing: Blend dressing ingredients together in a small bowl with an electric mixer
- Oriental Dressing:
- 3 Tbsp honey
- 1-1/2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1/4 c mayo
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/8 tsp sesame oil
- Salad:
- cooked chicken (fried, roasted or grilled), diced
- Romaine lettuce, chopped
- red cabbage, chopped
- Napa cabbage, chopped
- carrot - julienned or shredded
- green onion, sliced
- sliced almonds
- chow mein noodles
- mandarin oranges
The Best Chicken & Dumplings
By ccavaletti
In a bow, mix 1/2 c flour, salt and pepper
- DUMPLINGS:
- 3/4 c all-purpose flour, divided
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground pepper
- 3 lbs chicken pieces
- 2 Tbsp canola oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 2 celery ribs, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 6 c chicken stock
- 1/2 c white wine
- 2 tsp sugar
- 2 bay leaves
- 5 whole peppercorns
- 1-1/3 c all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 2/3 c 2% milk
- 1 Tbsp butter, melted
- SOUP:
- 1/2 c heavy whipping cream
- 2 tsp minced fresh parsley
- 2 tsp minced fresh thyme
- Additional salt and pepper
Clementine Bon-Bons
By ccavaletti
Melt chocolate chips in a double boiler or microwave (according to package instructions)
- 1/2 c semisweet chocolate chips
- 2/3 c shredded sweetened coconut
- 2 clementines, peeled and sectioned
Spaghetti Squash with Chipotle Honey Butter
By ccavaletti
Preheat the oven to 350º
- 2 spaghetti squash, approximately 4 lbs.
- 2 oz unsalted butter
- 2 canned chipotle chiles, seeds removed and chopped, approximately 1-2 tsp.
- 2 tsp honey
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- salt and pepper for seasoning the squash
Stuffed Pepper Soup
By ccavaletti
Brown and drain beef. Add remaining ingredients
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 8 c water
- 28 oz can diced tomatoes - undrained
- 28 oz tomato sauce
- 2 c long grain white rice
- 2 c chopped green peppers
- 2 beef bouillon cubes
- 1/4 c packed brown sugar
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
Fluffy Herb Drop Biscuits Recipe
By ccavaletti
Preheat oven to 450°. In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 1/3 cup canola oil
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary
Cheese Spinach and Pepper Calzones
By ccavaletti
Position racks in upper and lower thirds of oven and preheat to 425
- 1 lb pizza dough, quartered
- 1 lb frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- 12 oz mozzarella, shredded
- 2 c chopped Roasted Peppers
- 1 c ricotta
- EVOO for brushing
- 2 c Tomato Sauce
bone-in pork rib chops
By ccavaletti
Cooking Directions Place pork in large, resealable plastic bag
- 4 bone-in pork rib chops, cut 1 1/4 to 1 1/2-inch thick
- 1 1/4 cup orange juice
- 3/4 cup lime juice
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves
- 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 red onion, chopped (1/4 cup)
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped (about 1 teaspoon)
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 1 cup watercress
- 1 Roma tomato, chopped
- 1/2 avocado (ripe), sliced
Italian Sausage and Potato Frittata
By ccavaletti
Adjust oven rack to upper-middle position and heat oven to 450º
- 10 large eggs
- 1-1/2 oz Parmesan cheese, grated (3/4 c)
- 3 Tbsp half-and-half
- 3 Tbsp minced fresh basil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 russet potato, peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick
- 6 oz Italian sausage, casing removed