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Pressure Cooker Sunday Gravy, Italian Ragu Sauce over Pasta
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
Being a native Californian, with a combination of German and Mexico roots, I'd never heard of-- yet along-- tasted ...
- SAUCE:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 rack baby back ribs (about 2 1/4 pounds), cut into 2-rib sections
- Table salt and ground black pepper
- 1 pound hot Italian sausage links
- 2 medium onions, chopped fine (about 2-cups)
- 1 1/4 teaspoons dried oregano
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 4 medium garlic cloves, minced or pressed through garlic press (about 4-teaspoons)
- 2 (28-ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
- 2/3 cup beef broth
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- MEATBALLS:
- 2 slices hearty white sandwich bread, crusts removed and bread cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1/2 cup buttermilk (Six tablespoons of plain yogurt thinned with 2 tablespoons of milk can be substituted for the buttermilk.)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves, chopped
- 2 medium garlic cloves, minced or pressed through garlic press (about 2 teaspoons)
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1/2 teaspoon table salt
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 pound meatloaf mix* (I used a combo of ground beef and pork)
- 2 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto, chopped fine
- 1 ounce Pecorino Romano, grated (about 1/2 cup)
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- PASTA:
- 1 1/2 pounds spaghetti or linguine
- 2 tablespoons table salt
- Grated parmesan cheese for serving
Christmas Eve Beef Stew
By kelsa94
This beef stew is certainly perfect for Christmas, but you’ll enjoy it so much you’ll make it several times thr...
- 2 1/2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 2-inch pieces
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 onions, chopped
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- 1/4 cup red wine
- 4 cups beef stock
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/8 teaspoon dried marjoram
- 3 large potatoes, peeled and quartered
- 4 carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch slices
- 1 (10-ounce) package frozen peas
Crustless Mini Quiche Muffins
By ruthg
Make these mini quiche muffins on the weekend, and have leftovers to reheat for an easy weekday breakfast
- FILLING:
- 12 large eggs
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped (or other herb)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- VEGGIES:
- 1 cup broccoli, cut into teeny tiny florets
- 1 cup fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped small
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup onion, diced fine
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeds and veins removed, diced fine (optional)
- ADD-INs:
- 1 1/2 cups cheddar, gruyere, mozzarella, or other cheese, divided
- 1 pound bacon, sausage, or other meat, fully cooked
2-Ingredient Creamy Vanilla Rice Pudding
By á-3424
This rice pudding recipe comes together with 2 ingredients that you already have in your kitchen, and although, it ...
- 1 cup uncooked Arborio rice
- 2 cups Coffee-Mate French Vanilla Creamer
- 2 cups water
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- Pinch of ground cinnamon, optional
- Chopped fruit, optional
Gluten Free Banana Walnut Muffins
By tinathorn
This date-sweetened, gluten-free muffin recipe is easy to make and super healthy
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 2 medium bananas
- 3 dates, pitted
- 10 drops stevia
- 1/4 cup coconut flour
- 1/4 teaspoon celtic sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped
Paleo Yummy Sweet Potato Gnocchi
By ROBandSEAN
Since I love the bite-sized pillowy dumplings, I found a way to make them with sweet potatoes as the base rather th...
- 2 large sweet potatoes
- 2 cups almond flour
- 1 cup arrowroot powder, plus more for dusting
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch garlic powder
- 1 egg white
Wild Rice Dressing
By á-10360
This Wild Rice Dressing features well seasoned wild and white rice, dried cranberries, celery, leeks and carrots
- 2 1/4 cups water
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup wild rice
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 3/4 cup dried cherries
- 2 tablespoons port or cranberry juice
- 1/4 cup butter
- 3/4 cup celery, chopped
- 3/4 cup leeks, chopped
- 1/2 cup carrot, chopped (1 medium)
- 1/4 cup fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley, snipped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, snipped
- 1 tablespoon fresh sage, snipped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup almonds, sliced & toasted
Crunchy Veggie Wrap
By Valarie
Quick and easy veggie wrap makes a healthy and tasty lunch or dinner
- 1 light flatbread original wrap, such as Flatout® brand
- 1/4 medium avocado, peeled
- 1/8 teaspoon lime juice
- 1 medium carrot, cut into thin bite-size strips
- 1/4 small cucumber, cut into thin bite-size strips
- 1/4 small red sweet pepper, seeded and cut into thin bite-size strips
- 1 tablespoon crumbled feta cheese
Lebanese Stuffed Grape Leaves
By GratefulSea
Reese's is the best brand for grape leaves that I've found so far, but others have recommended Mezzetta, Aristocra...
- 3/4 cup uncooked rice (not instant)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon allspice
- 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 cup minced parsley
- 2 tablespoons minced mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 pound lean ground lamb, uncooked
- 24 grape leaves
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 (8-ounce) jar grape leaves yields about 48 good ones.
- 0.5 ounces mint leaves yields about 1/4 cup.
- Doubling the recipe yields enough mix for 60-64 grape leaves.
Hasselback Maple Pecan Sweet Potatoes
By dlperkins
This recipe provides an awesome trick to make the perfect Hasselback-style potatoes—try it tonight!
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup pecans,chopped
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Curried Pumpkin Carrot Soup
By GuidingVegan
Curry and ginger add delicious flavor to a creamy coconut milk pumpkin soup
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 2-inch piece fresh ginger, minced
- 2 heaping teaspoons curry
- 1 Hokkaido pumpkin about 2 lbs, peeled and chopped into 1 inch pieces (approximately 2 pounds)
- 5 to 6 small potatoes, diced
- 5 to 6 carrots, peeled and chopped into 1 inch pieces
- 1 container vegetable stock
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 can coconut milk
Spicy Chinese Shrimp and Sweet Potato Noodles
By PineyCook
This lower-carb, higher fiber and vegetable dish, Spicy Chinese Shrimp and Sweet Potato Noodles, is filled with the...
- 1/2 cup Hoisin sauce
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sambal oelek or chili paste
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2-inch fresh ginger, grated, plus 1-inch fresh ginger, minced
- 1 tablespoon pineapple juice
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 pound shrimp, shells removed, de-veined
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 serrano pepper, seeded and minced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1-pound sweet potatoes, peeled and spiralized
- 2 radishes, sliced thin
- 10 mini sweet peppers, quartered
- 1/3 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1/4 cup peanuts, roughly chopped
- fresh cilantro, roughly chopped, to garnish
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