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Asian Slaw
By Hklbrries
This spicy side dish can be made in a snap - and it's easy on the waistline, too! Note: Sriracha is a red-chili ...
- 4 cups shredded cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of pepper
- 1 1/2 Tbsp seasoned rice vinegar
- 1 ⁄3 cup fat-free mayonnaise
- 1 1/4 tsp Asian sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp sriracha (see note)
- 1/4 tsp sugar
- 1 Tbsp sesame seeds or chopped peanuts (optional)
Wild Rice Pilaf with Dried Fruit
By Hklbrries
Combine all the ingredients, except the cherries and currants, in a medium-sized heavy-bottomed saucepan and cook s...
- 3/4 cup diced onion
- 1/2 cup wild rice
- 3 sprigs of fresh thyme
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups apple cider
- 1/4 cup dry sour cherries
- 1/4 cup dry currants (or raisins)
Cowboy Pintos
By Hklbrries
When you see these beans, they will be spotted like a pinto pony, but they will turn pink as they soak - that's the...
- 8 ounces dried pinto beans
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice
- 4 cloves of garlic, peeled and finely minced
- 3 carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 ribs celery, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 (28 ounce) can plum tomatoes, drained and chopped (reserve juice)
- 6 cups water
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1/2 tsp dried thyme)
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 2 large sprigs cilantro, stems slightly bruised (or parsley or basil, if you prefer)
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves (or parsley or basil, if you prefer)
- Salt
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Cooked white rice or barley, for serving (optional)
Nut Clusters
By Hklbrries
Makes a good gift and to set out for family gatherings
- 2 cups whole, unblanched almonds
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 tbsp unsalted sweet butter
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
Peanut Clusters
By Hklbrries
Melt chocolate in top part of double boiler (or microwave)
- 8 ounces semisweet chocolate
- 1/2 pound roasted Spanish peanuts
Berry Jelly
By Hklbrries
To prepare juice for jelly you need a large saucepan
- 3 1/2 cups fruit juice
- 1 package powdered pectin
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 5 cups sugar
Peanut Butter Lover's Dream
By Hklbrries
Andrea says "I like to make my own chocolate candies so I can reduce or exclude the paraffin wax as much as possibl...
- 1 pound butter
- 2 pounds creamy peanut butter
- 3 pounds powdered sugar
- 2 large packages chocolate chips
West African Peanut Soup
By Hklbrries
This vegetarian, dairy-free soup is quite thick
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
- 1 medium carrot, peeled and chopped (about 3/4 cup)
- 1 to 2 teaspoons minced, peeled fresh ginger
- Dash cayenne pepper
- 1 sweet potato, peeled and chopped (about 1 cup)
- 2 1/2 cups water, divided
- 1/2 cup tomato juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 5 green onions, chopped
Miami Minestrone
By Hklbrries
"I like comfort foods because they are forgiving
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium red onion, chopped
- 2 ribs celery, chopped
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp dried Italian seasoning
- 1 medium yucca, peeled and chopped, or 1 cup frozen peeled yucca, defrosted and chopped
- 1 medium all-purpose white potato, peeled and diced
- 1/4 small head cabbage, chopped
- 1 medium zucchini, chopped
- 2 small yellow squash, chopped
- 1/2 (14 ounce) can tomatoes, chopped
- 2 quarts water
- 1/4 pound green beans, ends trimmed, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 3 large kale or chard leaves or 1 cup chopped fresh spinach leaves
- 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini, chickpeas or borlotti beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup dried pasta such as ditalini, orzo, broken spaghetti or capellini
- Rind from small 3- to 4-inch wedge of Parmesan cheese plus 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan, for garnish (both optional)
- 1/2 cup loose-packed basil leaves, chopped
- Salt, to taste
- Fresh-ground black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup pesto sauce, for garnish (optional)
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, for garnish (optional)
Asian Pear and Pluot Pastries
By Hklbrries
Preheat oven to 400 F. Adjust racks to lower third of oven
- 6 Asian pears or large pluots (or 3 of each)
- 2 pounds prepared puff pastry, cut into twelve (6-inch) squares
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger (optional)
- 1 egg, beaten (optional)
- 1/4 cup apricot preserves mixed with 2 tablespoons water
- Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream