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Mandarin Chicken Pasta Salad
By Rachel-2
To make the dressing, whisk together the ginger root, rice vinegar, orange juice, vegetable oil, sesame oil, soup m...
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped, peeled fresh ginger
- 1/3 cup rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix
- 2 teaspoons white sugar
- 1 clove garlic, pressed
- 1 (8 ounce) package bow tie (farfalle) pasta
- 1/2 cucumber - scored, halved lengthwise, seeded, and sliced
- 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/2 cup coarsely chopped red onion
- 2 diced Roma tomatoes
- 1 carrot, shredded
- 1 (6 ounce) bag fresh spinach
- 1 (11 ounce) can mandarin orange segments, drained
- 2 cups diced cooked chicken
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps
By Rachel-2
Directions 1. Trim off and discard root ends of green onions
- 3 green onions
- 1/2 6 ounce packagerefrigerated cooked chicken breast strips
- 1/2 of a medium green sweet pepper, seeded and cut up
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil or olive oil
- 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional)
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 8 leaves butterhead (Boston or Bibb) lettuce (about 1 small head)
Red Pepper & Goat Cheese Frittata
By Rachel-2
Position rack in upper third of oven; preheat broiler
- 8 eggs
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 cup sliced red bell pepper
- 1 bunch scallions, trimmed and sliced
- 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese
Peach and Blackberry Slaw
By Rachel-2
Directions 1. For dressing, in a small bowl whisk together vinegar, olive oil, sugar, and the 1 tablespoon chives
- 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon snipped fresh chives, basil, and/or tarragon
- Salt
- Ground black pepper
- 1 small headcabbage
- 2 white peaches
- 1 yellow peach
- 1/2 pint blackberries
- 2 ounces coarsely crumbled blue cheese (optional)
- Snipped fresh chives, parsley, basil and/or tarragon
The Best Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
By Rachel-2
To the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (or large mixing bowl and electric mixer) combine th...
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned whole rolled oats (not instant or quick cook)
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon cinnamon, added to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- pinch salt, optional and to taste
- 1 heaping cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup raisins or nuts, optional and to taste
Blueberry-Raspberry Muffins with Streusel Topping
By Rachel-2
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F
- Topping
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped walnuts
- 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel
- Muffins
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 large eggs
- 1 stick unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
- 3/4 cup fresh blueberries
- 3/4 cup fresh raspberries
Vietnamese Summer Rollswith Spicy Peanut Dipping Sauce
By Rachel-2
Wash and dry the fresh produce
- 1 Avocado
- 1 Bunch Thai Basil
- 1 Bunch Cilantro
- 1 Carrot
- 1 Head Boston Lettuce
- 1 Lime
- 1 Persian Cucumber
- 2 Ounces Cellophane Noodles
- 1/4 Cup Peanut Butter
- 1 Tablespoon Mirin
- 1 Tablespoon Soy Sauce
- 1 Tablespoon Sriracha
- 10 Rice Paper Wrappers
Favorite Strawberry Rhubarb Pie
By Rachel-2
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C)
- 3 cups sliced strawberries
- 3 cups sliced rhubarb
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
- 1/4 cup instant tapioca
- 1 squeeze fresh lemon juice
- 1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie
- 2 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
Pan-Seared Brussels Sprouts with Cranberries & Pecans
By Rachel-2
Heat brussels sprouts, cranberries, and olive oil in a skillet over medium heat
- 1 pound brussels sprouts, de-stemed and halved
- 2/3 cup fresh cranberries
- 1/3 cup gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
- 1/3 cup pecans
- 1 cup barley, cooked
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- Olive oil
- Salt & pepper
Grilled Chicken Salad
By Rachel-2
For vinaigrette, in a screw-top jar combine oil, vinegar, dillweed, garlic, pepper, and oregano
- 1/4 cup grape seed oil or olive oil
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon dried dillweed
- 1 large clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
- 4 medium skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
- Montreal steak seasoning or Kansas City steak seasoning
- 8 cups mesclun or spring salad greens or spinach
- 3/4 cup seedless red grapes, halved
- 1/3 cup crumbled goat cheese
- 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted