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Chinese Spaghetti and Meatballs
By naqgal90
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F
- Salt
- 1 pound whole-wheat spaghetti
- 1 pound ground pork or chicken
- 1 egg
- 2 cups puffed rice cereal
- Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder, 1/3 palm full
- 8 scallions, 2 finely chopped, 6 cut into 2-inch lengths
- 2 tablespoons plus 1/3 cup tamari dark soy, divided
- 4 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
- 2 cups snow peas, thinly sliced on an angle
- 1 red bell pepper, very thinly sliced
- 2 inches ginger root, grated
- 4 cloves garlic, grated
- 1 pound triple washed spinach, leaves stripped of larger stems, coarsely chopped
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil, available on Asian foods aisle of market
- 3 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds, available on Asian foods aisle of market
Sweet Peach Cake
By naqgal90
Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis
- Butter, for greasing the baking dish
- 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting the pan
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- One 15-ounce can sliced peaches in 100-percent juice, drained, patted dry with paper towels and coarsely chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1/2 stick unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1/4 cup whipping cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups powdered sugar
BLT Bread Salad
By naqgal90
One Serving 261 cal, 13 gm fat, 2
- 3 3/4-inch-thick slices of rustic white bread (4 cups)
- 3 ounces soft silken tofu
- 1/4 cup basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 tablespoon Champagne vinegar
- 1/2 small shallot coarsely chopped
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 4 slices of bacon cut crosswise into 1/2-inch strips (4 ounces)
- 1 head butter lettuce torn into bite-size pieces (about 5 cups)
- 1 cup red cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 cup yellow pear tomatoes halved
Spinach-Stuffed Mushrooms
By naqgal90
Directions Line a baking sheet with heavy-duty foil; coat the foil with cooking spray and set aside
- 4 large portobello mushrooms
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
- 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- 1 cup crushed seasoned stuffing
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
- 3 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
Basic Drop Cookies
By naqgal90
1) Preheat the oven to 375°F
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/3 cup + 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup brown sugar, light or dark, packed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 cups King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
- 2 tablespoons milk, optional
- 2 cups chips, nuts, and/or dried fruit, optional
Hawaiian Tarts
By naqgal90
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C)
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup pineapple preserves
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 1/2 cups flaked coconut
- 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar for
- decoration
Kheema: Indian Ground Beef with Peas
By naqgal90
In a large skillet, warm the oil over medium-high heat
- 3 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (1-inch thumb) fresh ginger, peeled and minced
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon store-bought or homemade garam masala, recipe follows
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne, optional
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup shucked fresh English peas or 1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
- 2 teaspoons malt vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus a few extra leaves for garnish
- 4 chapatis or pitas, warmed
Carrot & Zucchini Mini-Muffins
By naqgal90
Grated carrot and zucchini play nicely together in these frosted mini muffins
- MUFFINS:
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup brown rice flour
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/3 cup grapeseed oil
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1/2 cup carrots, grated
- 1/2 cup zucchini, grated
- 1/2 cup raisins
- FROSTING:
- 1 cup whipped cream cheese, room temperature, 8 ounces
- 1 1/2 tablespoons honey
Three-Cheese Semolina Bread
By naqgal90
1) Combine everything but the three cheeses, and beat on medium speed of an electric mixer to make a soft, smooth ...
- 2 cups King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
- 1 cup semolina
- 2 teaspoons instant yeast
- 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
- 1 tablespoon Pizza Dough Flavor, optional
- 2 tablespoons garlic oil or olive oil
- 1 to 1 1/8 cups lukewarm water
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup diced Provolone cheese, smoked or plain, mild or sharp
- 1 cup diced or coarsely crumbled Asiago cheese, mild or sharp
Greek Taco!
By naqgal90
For the lamb: In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat
- Feta Mint Tzatziki:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 pounds ground lamb
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 red onion, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons dry red wine
- 1 English cucumber
- Salt
- 1 cup whole-milk Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 clove garlic, minced or pressed
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh mint
- Cucumber Tomato Relish:
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 2 firm tomatoes, seeded and diced
- 1 English cucumber, seeded and diced
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Sandwich Build:
- 4 non-pocket pitas, oiled and lightly griddled on each side