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Toasted Jasmine Rice
By jeknudson
Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/3 cup thinly sliced shallots
- 1 cup uncooked jasmine or basmati rice
- 1 3/4 cups unsalted chicken stock (such as Swanson)
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Roasted Cabbage Wedges with Orange and Caraway
By jeknudson
Step 1 Preheat oven to 350°F
- 1 teaspoon caraway seeds, crushed
- 1 teaspoon grated orange rind
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 3/8 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 (3-lb.) head green cabbage
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Cooking spray
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
Couscous Pilaf Recipe
By jeknudson
Heat butter in a small saucepan over medium-high
- 2 2 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 1/4 1 1/4 1/4 cups lower-sodium chicken broth
- 1 1 1 cup uncooked couscous
- 3/4 3/4 3/4 cup golden raisins
- 1 1 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
- 1/3 1/3 1/3 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1/4 1/4 1 cup thinly sliced red onion (from 1 small onion)
Thai Shrimp Scampi
By jeknudson
1. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat
- 8 ounces uncooked multigrain spaghetti
- 8 ounces asparagus, trimmed and cut diagonally into 1 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 teaspoons canola oil
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh lemongrass
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2/3 cup light coconut milk
- 1/3 cup unsalted chicken stock
- 1 tablespoon Thai green curry paste (such as Thai Kitchen)
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 12 ounces medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 cup chopped fresh mint
Puerto Rican Fried Meat Pies
By jeknudson
Beef empanadas really turn out awesome
- Filling:
- 1-2 packages of Goya pot sticker wrappers (Disco Grande) in frozen food aisle
- 1 lb. browned ground beef or cooked shredded chicken
- 1/2 medium onion, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 green bell pepper, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1/8 c. chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/8 c. sliced green olives
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/4-1/2 jalapeno, minced (optional)
- 1 tbsp. tomato paste
- 1 pkg. Goya Sazon with annato
- For cooking:
- 1 cup vegetable oil for frying.
Caramelized Veggie Lentil Salad
By jeknudson
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F
- 2 1/2 pounds fennel bulbs, trimmed, cored, quartered, and thinly sliced (reserve fronds, if desired)
- 1 pound carrots (about 6) peeled and finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups dried French green lentils
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 bay leaves
- 4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups loosely packed Italian flat-leaf parsley leaves, finely chopped
- 2 large shallots, finely chopped (1/3 cup)
- 6 large leaves sage, finely chopped (1/4 cup)
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons country Dijon-style mustard
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
Roasted Chili Verde Chicken Enchiladas
By jeknudson
Preheat broiler with oven rack 6 inches from heat
- Cooking spray
- 2 pounds tomatillos, husks removed
- 4 poblano chiles, halved lengthwise, ribs and seeds removed
- 1 large yellow onion, quartered
- 6 garlic cloves
- 1 cup firmly packed fresh cilantro leaves and stems
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 1 teaspoon black pepper, divided
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 bone-in, skinless chicken thighs (about 4 lb.)
- 16 (6-in.) corn tortillas
- 6 ounces reduced-fat Mexican blend cheese, shredded (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 1/2 cup plain 2% reduced-fat Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Healthy Turkey Chili
By jeknudson
Place oil in a large pot and place over medium high heat
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 pound extra lean ground turkey or chicken (99%)
- 4 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
- 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes or crushed tomatoes
- 1 1/4 cups chicken broth
- 2 (15 oz) cans dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15 oz) can sweet corn, rinsed and drained
- For topping: cheese, avocado, tortilla chips, cilantro, sour cream
Gooey Toffee Butter Cake
By jeknudson
PREHEAT OVEN TO 350 DEGREES F
- CAKE:
- 1 BOX YELLOW CAKE MIX
- 1 LARGE EGG
- 1/2 (1 STICK) UNSALTED BUTTER, MELTED
- FILLING:
- 1 (8 OUNCE) PKG CREAM CHEESE, SOFTENED
- 2 LARGE EGGS
- 1 TEASPOON PURE VANILLA EXTRACT
- 1 (16 OUNCE) BOX CONFECTIONERS' SUGAR
- 1/2 (1 STICK) UNSALTED BUTTER, MELTED
- 1 CUP CHOCOLATE TOFFE BITS
Blueberry-Lemon Crunch Bars
By jeknudson
Step 1 Prepare the Filling: Combine berries, sugar, cornstarch, zest, and juice in a saucepan over medium-high; br...
- Filling
- 4 cups fresh blueberries
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest plus 3 Tbsp. fresh juice (from 2 lemons)
- Crust
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 /2 cup finely chopped toasted pecans
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 /4 teaspoon salt
- 1 /2 cup granulated sugar
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 5 tablespoons vegetable shortening
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 5 tablespoons heavy cream
- Topping
- 1 /2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter