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Salsa Verde
By kelsa94
Make your own homemade salsa verde and you'll never buy it in a jar again
- 12 ounces fresh tomatillos, husked or 1 (13-ounce) can tomatillos, rinsed and drained
- 1/4 cup snipped fresh cilantro or parsley
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
- 1 fresh serrano or jalapeño chile pepper, seeded and finely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
Artichoke Pesto
By TheCulinaryChase
Pesto is perfect as a base for pizza, as a dip, mixed with mashed potato, in a pasta salad, thinned out with olive ...
- 2 to 3 cloves of garlic
- large handful of arugula
- 6 or more marinated artichoke hearts
- fresh lemon juice, to taste
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese or pecorino
- 1/2 cup pine nuts
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Healthy Matcha Green Tea Fudge Protein Bars
By tinathorn
These no-bake protein bars have all the delicious flavors and health benefits of organic matcha powder and dark cho...
- 1/3 cup natural roasted almond butter
- 1 cup + 2 tablespoons unsweetened vanilla almond milk (or "milk" of choice)
- 1 teaspoon Stevia
- 10 drops lemon flavor or almond flavor
- 8 scoops vanilla brown rice protein powder (SunWarrior, for example)
- 1/2 cup oat flour
- 4 teaspoons organic matcha powder
- 2 to 4 ounces dark chocolate, melted
Fried Italian Turkey & Cheese Meatballs
By mirelsonp
Fried meatballs are a Florentine specialty; this version can be made with any cooked meat, from roast or boiled bee...
- 1 pound medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled
- 1 pound cooked turkey, shredded or chopped
- 1/2 cup freshly Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup parsley, minced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
- 4 large eggs, lightly beaten
- Kosher salt
- Pepper
- 1 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 2 cups plain breadcrumbs
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Avocado & Roasted Tomatillo Salsa
By á-174535
The flavors are amazing in this roasted tomatillo salsa
- 1/2 pound tomatillos, husked, cored and quartered
- 3 garlic cloves, lightly smashed and peeled
- 1 jalapeño, stemmed and halved
- 1 leek, white part only, coarsely chopped
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 Hass avocados, peeled, pitted and coarsely chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, preferably Mexican, crumbled
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- Salt
Bourbon-Pecan Pâté
By á-4084
I find poaching the livers in some chicken broth gives them a milder taste
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
- 1/2 pound chicken livers, rinsed and drained
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup apple juice
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/3 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin
- 2 tablespoons bourbon whiskey
- Parsley
- Toasted pecan halves
- Apple and/or pear wedges
- Assorted crackers or toasted bread
7-Layer Greek Meze Dip
By á-50671
A Greek version of the classic 7-layer dip that combines hummus, olives, grilled vegetables, tzatziki, bulgur, toma...
- BULGUR:
- 3 ounces feta cheese, crumbled, about 3/4 cup
- 3 plum tomatoes, chopped
- 1/4 cup mint, chopped
- 3/4 cup parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons red onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/3 cup water
- 1/3 cup bulgur
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- salt to taste
- TZATZIKI:
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- GRILLED VEGETABLES:
- 1 small eggplant, sliced to 1/2-inch thick
- 1/2 medium zucchini, sliced lengthwise to 1/2-inch thick
- olive oil, to coat
- salt and black pepper to taste
- kalamata olives, pitted and coarsely chopped
- 3/4 cup hummus, preferably roasted red pepper flavor
Roasted Zucchini Flatbread with Hummus, Arugula, Goat Cheese & Almonds
By mahto
Warm pita bread is topped with some hummus, crumbled goat cheese, roasted zucchini, arugula, chopped almonds and se...
- 4 small zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch thick rounds, about 1 1/2 pounds
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Kosher salt
- 4 round, pocketless whole-grain pita
- 1/3 cup prepared hummus
- 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese
- 2 cups baby arugula
- 1/4 cup chopped almonds
- 1 lemon, quartered, for serving
Crockpot Creamy Chicken & Rice Soup
By carvalhohm
Add everything to the crock pot except the rice, corn, flour and milk
- 6 cups chicken stock
- 2 chicken breasts (boneless skinless)
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 ribs of celery (sliced)
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 2 carrots (chopped)
- salt (to taste)
- 1 teaspoon lemon pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 3/4 cups long grain rice (NOT quick cooking rice)
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/2 cup milk
- 10 oz. frozen sweet corn
Chicken Corn Chowder #2
By carvalhohm
Combine all ingredients except cheese in a slow cooker
- 3 c. cooked chicken, diced
- 2 c. carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 12-oz. cans sweet corn & diced peppers
- 2 10-3/4 oz. cans cream of potato soup
- 4 c. milk
- 2 cubes chicken bouillon
- 1/2 t. celery seed
- salt and pepper to taste
- 8-oz. pkg. shredded Mexican blend cheese
Sweet Red Pepper Jelly
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
Pepper Jelly originated in the South
- 3 1/2 cups sweet red bell peppers (about 3 to 4 large)
- 1/2 cup jalapeno peppers (about 3 to 4 small)*
- 1 cup cider vinegar (5% acidity)
- 4-1/2 tablespoons Ball® brand RealFruit™ Classic Pectin
- 1/2 teaspoon butter (optional, reduces foaming)
- 5 cups granulated sugar
- 6 Ball® brand Half Pint (8-ounce) Glass Preserving Jars
- NOTE: I used only 1 jalapeno pepper, and was happy with the hint of heat, without being dragon breathing hot.
Cream Cheese and Chicken Taquitos
By carvalhohm
These taquitos are quick and easy and so delicious for an appetizer or even as a full meal
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 6 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cups sour cream
- 1/2 cups salsa
- 1 1/2 cups colby jack cheese
- 1 1/2 cups chopped baby spinach, stems removed
- 12 (6-inch) corn tortillas
- vegetable or canola oil, for frying
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