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Spicy Vinegar
By ClaudiaJan
Good to keep in the pantry! Works well with grilled fish!
- 2 cups apple cider vinegar
- 2 Tbsp. kosher salt
- 1 Tbsp. crushed Aleppo pepper
- 1 Tbsp. crushed red pepper
- 1 Tbsp. freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
Pinto-and-Rice Burgers
By ClaudiaJan
Directions In a large bowl, mash beans until a coarse paste forms
- 2 cans (15.5 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 3/4 cups cooked long-grain white rice
- 1/3 cup plain dried breadcrumbs
- 1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 1/3 cup olive oil, divided
- 8 hamburger buns
- Toppings, such as mayonnaise, mustard, lettuce, avocado, tomato, cheese, and cucumber (optional)
Pasta with Smashed Peas
By ClaudiaJan
Cook the pasta according to the package directions
- 1 pound pappardelle, tagliatelle, fettuccine, or linguine
- 1 16-ounce package frozen peas, thawed
- 3/4 cup ricotta
- 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Easy Lemonade Pie
By ClaudiaJan
1 Heat oven to 375ºF. In medium bowl, mix all Graham Cracker Crust ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups finely crushed graham crackers (20 squares)
- 1/3 cup margarine or butter, melted
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 quart (4 cups) vanilla ice cream, softened
- 1 can (6 ounces) frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed
- Few drops yellow food color, if desired
- Grated lemon or lime peel, if desired
Slow Cooker Guide for Cooking Beans, Peas & Lentils
By ClaudiaJan
Slow Cooker Guide for Cooking Beans, Peas & Lentils Black Beans 1 lb
- Slow Cooker Guide for Cooking Beans, Peas & Lentils
- Black Beans
- 1 lb. Dried beans
- 7 C. Water
- Cook 8 ½ hours, low heat
- Black Eyed Peas
- 1 lb. Dried beans
- 6 C. water
- Cook 6 ½ hours, low heat
- Kidney Beans
- 1 lb. Dried beans
- 8 C. water
- Cook 10 hours, low heat
- Split Peas
- 1 lb. Dried beans
- 6 C. water
- Cook 3 ½ hours, low heat
- Cannellini Beans
- 1 lb. Dried beans
- 6 C. water
- Cook 6 ½ hours, low heat
- Lentils
- Red, brown, Green
- 1 lb. Dried
- 6 C. water
- Cook 3 ½ hours, low heat
- Chick Peas
- 1 lb. Dried
- 8 C. water
- Cook 10 hours, low heat
Creamy Orange Pops
By ClaudiaJan
Directions In a small saucepan, combine juice concentrate and sugar over medium-low
- 1 cup thawed orange juice concentrate
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 2 cups full-fat plain yogurt
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Caramel Apple Jam
By ClaudiaJan
From a Pinterest Page
- Here are the ingredients for the jam we made. You can basically substitute whatever jam or jelly recipe you like (in fact, we’ll probably present a second recipe later in this homemade gift series).
- 6 cups apples, diced and peeled (1/8 inch cubes, roughly – this takes about three pounds of whole apples)
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon butter
- 1 package (1.75 ounces) powdered fruit pectin
- 2 1/2 cups sugar
- 2 1/2 cups brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Lemon Squares
By ClaudiaJan
Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees, with rack in center
- For the Crust Non-stick cooking spray 3/4 cup all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled) 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar, plus 1 tablespoon for sifting 1/4 cup cornstarch 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- Non-stick cooking spray
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
- 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar, plus 1 tablespoon for sifting
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- For the Lemon Filling 4 large eggs 1 cup granulated sugar 2/3 cup fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2/3 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Fajita-rific Beef Stew
By ClaudiaJan
Directions: Season beef with 1/2 tbsp
- Ingredients:
- PER SERVING (1 1/3 cups): 151 calories, 3g fat, 493mg sodium, 18g carbs, 2.25g fiber, 4g sugars, 13.5g protein -- PointsPlus® value 4*
- It's like an underwater platter of steak 'n veggie fajitas! Except the water is actually a yummy seasoned beef broth, and you don't need to hold your breath to eat it...
- 12 oz. raw lean beef filet, thinly sliced into bite-sized strips
- 2 tbsp. (about half of a 1-oz. packet) dry fajita seasoning, divided
- One 14.5-oz. can diced tomatoes with chilies (not drained)
- 1 large russet potato (about 13 oz.), peeled and cubed
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced into bite-sized strips
- 2 bell peppers, seeded, thinly sliced into bite-sized strips
- 2 portabella mushrooms, sliced into bite-sized strips
- 4 cups (32 oz.) reduced-sodium fat-free beef broth
- 1 tsp. chopped garlic
- 2 tbsp. cornstarch
- Optional topping: chopped fresh cilantro
Diet 7 UP Raspberry Ice:
By ClaudiaJan
Diet 7 UP Raspberry Ice: Diet 7 UP Raspberry Ice: The crisp taste of ice cold Diet 7 UP combined with a bur...
- Diet 7 UP Raspberry Ice:
- Diet 7 UP Raspberry Ice:
- The crisp taste of ice cold Diet 7 UP combined with a burst of raspberry flavor is what makes a Raspberry Ice so refreshing.
- 8 ounces ice cold Diet 7 UP
- 1/4 cup raspberry sorbet
- 1/4 cup fresh raspberries
- 2 ice cubes
- Additional raspberries for garnish
- In a blender, combine the Diet 7 UP, raspberry sorbet, raspberries and ice cubes and blend until smooth. Pour into a 12-ounce glass and garnish with additional raspberries. Enjoy!