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COPYCAT MAGGIANO'S CHOPPED SALAD
By PineyCook
Dressing: In a food processor or blender, add sugar, mustard, pepper, red pepper flakes, oregano, salt, garlic, red...
- Dressing:
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1 ⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 ⁄2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 ⁄2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1/3 cup canola oil
- 1 ⁄3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 ⁄3 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- Salad:
- 3 romaine hearts, chopped
- 1 (10.5 ounce) container cherry tomatoes, chopped
- 5 ounce crumbled gorgonzola cheese (or blue cheese)
- 3 ounce pancetta, pan fried till crispy and chopped
- 1 large avocado, chopped
Zucchini Rice With Cranberries, Bacon, Goat Cheese And Walnuts With Maple-Dijon Dressing | Inspiralized
By PineyCook
Place the zucchini noodles in a food processor and pulse until rice-like, being careful not to over-pulse, as the z...
- For the dressing:
- 1 medium to large zucchini, Blade C
- 4 strips of bacon
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/3 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
- 1 oz crumbled goat cheese
- 1.5 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 3/4 teaspoon whole grain Dijon mustard
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 1.5 tablespoons maple syrup
Italian Braised Beef with Root Vegetables
By PineyCook
For Yia Yia's Sunday sauce: Heat the oil in a 4-quart saucepan or large Dutch oven over medium heat
- YIA YIA'S SUNDAY SAUCE:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 large Spanish onion, finely diced
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt, or more as needed
- 6 cloves garlic, sliced
- Two 28-ounce cans San Marzano tomatoes, with their juice
- 2 pounds meaty beef bones
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves
- 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 bay leaf
- BRAISED BEEF WITH ROOT VEGETABLES:
- 3 pounds rump roast
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 carrot, cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1 small celery root, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1 onion, coarsely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, smashed
- 1 cup red wine
- 2 cups Yia Yia's Sunday Sauce
- 2 bay leaves, preferably fresh
- 1 1/2 pounds dried rigatoni, for serving
15-Minute Lazy Noodles
By PineyCook
Bring a pot of water to a boil for the noodles
- 12 oz. dried wheat noodles (almost any noodle will do––even spaghetti)
- 1-2 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil
- 1 pound ground beef, pork, chicken, or turkey
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, sliced
- 2 large handfuls of baby spinach
- salt and pepper
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 2 teaspoons chili oil (optional)
Hawaiian Sloppy Joes
By PineyCook
Brown hamburger and onions together in a large skillet over medium heat, breaking up any clumps
- 8-10 Hawaiian Sandwich Buns or regular hamburger buns
- 2 pounds lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4-6 garlic cloves, minced
- Hawaiian BBQ Sauce
- 1 8 oz. can crushed pineapple (in 100% juice) NOT DRAINED
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
- 1 tsp EACH chili powder, salt
- 1/2 tsp EACH ground ginger, smoked paprika, pepper
- Hot sauce to taste
Capellini with Shrimp and Creamy Tomato Sauce
By PineyCook
To switch things up, I'll roast a pint of cherry or grape tomatoes in a Dutch oven with a bit of olive oil, white w...
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound peeled large shrimp
- 3 large garlic cloves, forced through a garlic press
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 cup sweet (red) vermouth
- 1 (14- to 15-ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 pound capellini
Tuscan White Beans with Spinach, Shrimp, and Feta
By PineyCook
Heat 1 tsp oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat
- 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined (weight after peeled)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp chopped fresh sage
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 cup low sodium, fat-free chicken broth
- 15 oz can no-salt added cannellini beans, rinsed and drained (Eden)
- 5 cups baby spinach
- 1 1/2 oz crumbled reduced-fat feta cheese
Roast Chicken with Butternut Squash
By PineyCook
Heat the oven to 450°. Coat the chicken quarters with 1 tablespoon of the oil, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, and 1/8 t...
- 1 chicken (3 to 3 1/2 pounds), quartered
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
- 1 small butternut squash (about 2 1/4 pounds), peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 teaspoon dried sage
- 3 tablespoons water
Stove-top Baked Beans Recipe
By PineyCook
1 If you are using canned beans, drain the beans, put them in a large pot and skip to step 4
- 1 lb dry small white beans, such as cannellini or navy beans (or 3 15-ounce cans of white beans)
- 2 whole cloves
- 1 onion, peeled and halved lengthwise
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 3 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce (or cayenne pepper if you don't have Tabasco)
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 slice raw thick-cut bacon
- 5 slices cooked thick-cut bacon, chopped
- 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
The Pioneer Woman's Spaghetti Sauce
By PineyCook
IMPORTANT: This recipe can easily be halved! I just like to make a ton so I can freeze it
- 5 pounds Ground Beef (I Used Ground Round)
- 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 2 whole Large Yellow Onions, Diced
- 2 whole Green Bell Pepper, Seeded And Diced
- 6 cloves Garlic, Minced
- 1 cup White Wine (or Low Sodium Beef Broth If You Prefer)
- 2 cans 28 Ounce Crushed Tomatoes
- 1 can (14 Ounce) Crushed Tomatoes
- 1 can (small, 4-ounce) Tomato Paste
- 1 jar Good Storebought Marinara Sauce (can Use Another Jar If You Like The Sauce To Be More Saucy Than Meaty)
- 1 teaspoon Ground Oregano
- 1 teaspoon Ground Thyme
- 4 whole Bay Leaves
- 2 Tablespoons Sugar
- 2 teaspoons Kosher Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper (optional)
- 1/4 cup Finely Minced Fresh Parsley (or 3 Tablespoons Parsley Flakes), More To Taste
- 1 whole Rind From One Wedge Parmesan (optional)
- 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese (optional)
- 2 pounds Spaghetti, Cooked Al Dente And Tossed With Olive Oil
- Extra Minced Parsley, For Serving
- Extra Parmesan Cheese, For Serving