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Crunchy Noodle Salad
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
Ina tosses a salad of warm noodles, red bell peppers and sugar snap peas
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons dark sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 3 tablespoons toasted white sesame seeds, divided
- 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
- 2 red bell peppers, cored and seeded, and thinly sliced
- 4 scallions (with and green parts), sliced diagonally
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
Perfect Pound Cake (7-Up Cake) adapted from The Pioneer Woman
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
7-up Cake is a classic recipe that's been around for ages
- 3 sticks Butter
- 3 cups Sugar
- 5 whole Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Butter Flavoring
- 2 teaspoons Lemon Flavoring
- 3 cups All-purpose Flour
- 1 cup Sprite, 7-UP, Or Sierra Mist
Sweet Potato Hash
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
Healthy, savory and a different twist on breakfast, sweet potato hash is a great side or even a full meal
- NOTE:
- 2 sweet potatoes, chopped into 1 inch cubes
- Olive oil
- Butter
- Kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper
- Pinch garlic powder, optional
- 1 small yellow onion, minced
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce or to taste
- You can substitute balsamic vinegar instead of Worcestershire sauce
Mile-High Meringue Pie
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
I've made many Lemon Meringue Pie recipes, but this King Arthur Flour recipe ranks at the top of the list
- PIE CRUST:
- 1 single 9-inch pie crust, baked (recommended recipe is King Artur Flour Single Classic Pie Crust below)
- 1 1/2 cups King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour or Pastry Flour Blend
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 tablespoons shortening
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 to 5 tablespoons ice water
- FILLING:
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup Instant ClearJel or cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 5 large eggs
- 1 1/4 cups fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup lime juice, optional (don't skip this part!)
- 3/8 cup (6 tablespoons) butter
- MERINGUE:
- 3 tablespoons meringue powder
- 1/2 cup water
- pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup Baker's Special Sugar or granulated sugar*
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup Marshmallow Fluff or marshmallow creme
- NOTE: I put granulated sugar into my VitaMix and gave it a quick whir. Worked great!
Pasta with Pumpkin and Sausage
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
This recipe is a classic one from Rachael Ray, and it remains a family favorite
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus 1 tablespoon
- 1 pound bulk sweet Italian sausage
- NOTE: I use Hot Italian Style turkey sausage
- 4 cloves garlic, cracked and chopped
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 bay leaf, fresh or dried
- 4 to 6 sprigs sage leaves, cut into chiffonade, about 2 tablespoons
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 1 cup chicken stock, canned or paper container
- 1 cup canned pumpkin
- 1/2 cup (3 turns around the pan) heavy cream
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg, ground or freshly grated
- Coarse salt and black pepper
- 1 pound penne rigate, cooked to al dente (sometimes I use bow tie pasta)
- Romano or Parmigiano, for grating
Almond-Lime Glaciers Print
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
In a large bowl, sift together the cake flour, baking powder, and salt
- 2 1/4 cups + 3 Tablespoons Cake flour (or almond meal)
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/2 cup (that's 1 stick) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 1 cup sugar
- Zest from 2 limes (3, if they're small)
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp. pure almond extract
- 1 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
Original Green Goddess Dressing
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
This creamy, herby dressing was invented at the historic Palace Hotel in San Francisco in the 1920's in honor of Wi...
- 1 cup Traditional Mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 clove garlic**
- 1/4 cup snipped fresh chives or minced scallions
- 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley or tarragon
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar or tarragon vinegar
- 3 anchovy fillets, rinsed, patted dry, and minced
- Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Turkish-Spiced Chicken Kebabs with Pomegranate Relish and Tahini Yogurt
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
Bon Appétit | January 2011 by Sarah Dickerman Ana Sortun, chef-owner of Oleana in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is k...
- Tahini yogurt:
- 3 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Baharat Seasoning
- 1 large garlic clove, pressed
- 1/2 cup plain whole-milk Greek-style yogurt
- 1/4 cup tahini (sesame seed paste)
- Pomegranate relish:
- 1 1/4 cups pomegranate seeds
- 2/3 cup shelled unsalted natural pistachios, coarsely chopped
- 1/3 cup coarsely chopped fresh Italian parsley
- 2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- Chicken:
- 1/2 cup coarsely grated onion
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons Baharat Seasoning
- 4 skinless boneless chicken breast halves, each halved lengthwise, then cut crosswise into 3 pieces
- Warm pita breads
- Baharat Seasoning:
- Yield: Makes 1/4 cup
- ingredients
- 1 1/2 tablespoons dried mint
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- preparation
Hasselback Potatoes with Garlic & Fresh Thyme
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
Hasselback Potatoes (or accordion potatoes) were first introduced in the 1700s by a restaurant located in Stockhol...
- 2 large Russet potatoes or 4 small Yukon Gold or Red Bliss Potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Kosher salt & black pepper
- Fresh thyme (about 2 sprigs)
- 1 garlic clove, sliced thin, optional
Homemade Enchilada Sauce
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
Instructions In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat
- 1/2 cup oil
- 4 Tablespoons flour
- 1/3 to 1/2 cup chili powder, depending on your taste- mild or medium
- 2 (8 oz) cans tomato sauce
- 3 cups water (or chicken broth)
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion salt
- salt to taste