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Sesame Chicken & Greens Stir-Fry
By charlotteh371
In an extra-large skillet heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and 1 tablespoon sesame oil over medium-high; add chicke...
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- 2 halves skinless, boneless chicken breast, thinly sliced (1 1/4 pounds)
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh ginger
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- ¾ pound snow peas, trimmed
- 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium tamari or soy sauce
- Juice of 1 orange
- 4 cups chopped mustard greens
- ¼ cup sesame seeds, toasted
- Crushed red pepper (optional)
Sugar Cookie Bars
By charlotteh371
For the Cookie Bars: Preheat oven to 350º F
- For the Cookie Bars:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise and remove seeds for use
- 5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- For the frosting:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- Pinch of salt
- 4 cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted
- 4 tablespoons milk (additional as needed)
- Food coloring (optional)
- For the frosting:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- Pinch of salt
- 4 cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted
- 4 tablespoons milk (additional as needed)
- Food coloring (optional)
Pumpkin Gingerbread Trifle
By charlotteh371
Prepare and bake gingerbread according to package directions, using two greased 9-in
- 2 packages (14-1/2 ounces each) gingerbread cake mix
- 1 package (4.6 ounces) cook-and-serve vanilla pudding mix
- 3 cups 2% milk
- 1 can (29 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 carton (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided
Shrimp And Avocado Taco Salad
By charlotteh371
Directions Combine the first six ingredients in a food processor or blender then process until smooth
- 1/3 cup packed cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- salt and pepper
- 1/2 lb jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 10 oz chopped romaine lettuce
- 1/2 cup shredded red cabbage
- 1/2 cup grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 avocado, chopped
- coarse sea salt (optional)
- blue corn tortilla chips, crushed
Lemon Chicken Piccata
By charlotteh371
Original recipe makes 6 servings
- 4-1/2 large skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1/2-inch medallions
- salt and pepper to taste
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, or as needed
- 1-1/2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 3/4 lemon, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup and 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons capers, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup and 1 teaspoon butter
- 3 tablespoons minced Italian (flat-leaf) parsley
AuGratin Potatoes
By charlotteh371
1. Heat the cream, milk, garlic, nutmeg, salt and pepper in a sauce pan stopping before it boils
- 1 1
- cup heavy cream
- 1 1
- cup milk
- 1 1
- clove garlic (chopped)
- 1/4 1/4
- teaspoon nutmeg
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 1
- pound potatoes (pealed and sliced thinly)
- 1/2 1/2
- cup gruyere (grated)
- 1/2 1/2
- cup parmigiano reggiano (grated)
- 1 1
- tablespoon thyme (chopped)
- 1/4 1/4
- cup bread crumbs (optional)
Cedar Plank Smoked Salmon
By charlotteh371
in a bowl, combine all the rub ingredients
- The Rub:
- 2 tbsp. light brown sugar
- 1 tbsp. chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/8 tsp kosher salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- The Fish:
- 6 salmon fillets (6oz each, skin on)
- 2 cedar planks (7"x 12") soaked in water for a 1 hour
Weeknight Beans on Toast
By charlotteh371
RECIPE PREPARATION Heat oil in a large Dutch oven or high-sided skillet over medium-high
- 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 lb. sweet or hot Italian sausage, casings removed
- 5 garlic cloves, 3 thinly sliced, 2 finely grated
- ½ tsp. dried oregano
- ¼ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 28-oz. can crushed tomatoes
- 3 tsp. kosher salt, divided, plus more
- 1 5-oz. package baby spinach, coarsely chopped
- 2 15.5-oz. cans white beans, rinsed
- 4 Tbsp. unsalted butter
- 1 12" crusty Italian sub roll, cut in half crosswise, split lengthwise, or 2 ciabatta rolls, split lengthwise
- 1 oz. Parmesan or Pecorino, finely grated
- Chopped parsley (for serving; optional)
Halibut Milanese
By charlotteh371
In a medium bowl, toss the tomatoes, onions, and arugula leaves
- 1 8 oz. container of cherry (or grape*) tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 bunch arugula
- 1/4 cup plus 1 T. EVOO
- 2 T. balsamic vinegar (or you can try white balsamic - I found this at Trader Joe's*)
- 1/2 t. Kosher* salt
- 1/4 t. freshly ground pepper
- 2 (4-6 oz.) halibut steak fillets
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- 2 T. Kerrygold* butter
Not so Classic Chocolate Filled Strawberries
By charlotteh371
1. Cut the stems off your clean strawberries and carefully scoop out the top of the berry
- 15-20 15-20
- strawberries (the larger the better)
- 1 1
- bag of Milk Chocolate chips (I use the 11.5 oz Guittard milk chocolate chips)