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BLT Chopped Salad
By gmasusan
To make the vinaigrette, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, lime zest and juice, and sugar in a small b...
- 4 slices bacon, diced
- 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 avocado, halved, seeded, peeled and diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup corn kernels
- 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese
- 1 /2 cup corn kernels
- 1 /4 cup crumbled goat cheese
- For the lime vinaigrette
- 1 /4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- Zest of 1 lime
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 teaspoons sugar, or more to taste
- 1 /4 cup apple cider vinegar
Layered Mexican Chicken
By gmasusan
Preheat oven to 350ºF. Coat a lasagna pan with cooking spray
- 2 spray(s) olive oil cooking spray
- 2 pound(s) uncooked boneless skinless chicken breast(s)
- 30 oz canned black beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 1/2 cup(s) fat free sour cream
- 2 cup(s) shredded reduced-fat Mexican-style cheese, divided
- 8 oz chopped green chili(es), two 4-oz cans
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 13 medium corn tortilla(s), cut in half each
- 1 cup(s) fat free salsa, mild, medium or hot
Pimiento Mac and Cheese
By gmasusan
Bring 1/2 cup water, bell pepper, and 1 1/2 garlic cloves to boil in small saucepan
- 1 7- to 8-ounce red bell pepper, seeded, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 garlic cloves, halved, divided
- 1/2 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature, divided
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, divided
- 3/4 cup drained mild Peppadew peppers in brine, 1 tablespoon brine reserved
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ancho chiles
- 1 1/4 cups (packed) coarsely grated extra-sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup (packed) coarsely grated whole-milk mozzarella
- 8 ounces medium shell pasta or gemelli
- Look for panko at supermarkets and at Asian markets. Ground ancho chiles are available in the spice section of supermarkets and at Latin markets.
Fudge Ribbon Cake (with cream cheese ribbon and chocolate icing)
By gmasusan
TO MAKE THE CAKE: Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- FOR THE CAKE:
- 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup margarine, softened
- 1 1/2 cups milk, divided use
- 2 eggs
- 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- FOR THE CHEESE MIXTURE:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- FOR THE CHOCOLATE ICING:
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 (6 ounce) package chocolate morsels
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups sifted powdered sugar
- For best results, all ingredients should be room temperature.
Chinese Almond Chicken
By gmasusan
To make the gravy:In a large saucepot over high heat whisk the tapioca starch and water together
- 4 chicken breasts, flattened to 1/4 inch thickness
- 1 cup tapioca starch
- 1/4 cup sparkling water
- 1 egg
- Pinch of salt
- Refined coconut oil, for frying (refined doesn't have a coconut flavor)
- 6 tablespoons tapioca starch
- 3 tablespoons water
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons coconut aminos
- 1/4 teaspoon pure almond extract
- 1 chicken bouillon cube
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Shredded iceberg lettuce
- Sliced almonds
- Sliced green onions
- Hot Chinese mustard (this is essential for the full flavor profile)
Skillet-Roasted Lemon Chicken
By gmasusan
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon whole fennel seeds
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 /3 cup good olive oil
- 1 lemon, halved and sliced 1/4 inch thick
- 1 yellow onion, halved and sliced 1/4 inch thick
- 2 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 1 (4-pound) chicken, backbone removed and butterflied
- 1 /2 cup dry white wine, such as Pinot Grigio
- Juice of 1 lemon
Cheese Straws
By gmasusan
combine shredded cheese and butter in food processor
- 8 oz cheese (1 cup)
- 4 T butter
- 3/4 cup flour
- 1/2 T salt
- 1/8 t mustard
- 1/4 T red pepper
Holiday Bacon Appetizers
By gmasusan
Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F
- 1 sleeve country club-style crackers
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan
- 1 pound thinly sliced bacon
KFC Gravy
By gmasusan
First make a roux by combing the oil with the flour
- 1 tblspoon vegetable oil
- 4-1/2 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 1 can Campbell's chicken broth (plus 1 can water, see Tidbits)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon MSG (such as Accent Flavor Enhancer)
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
The Best Ever Waffles
By gmasusan
Directions In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all dry ingredients
- 1 1/3 cups flour
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 2 eggs, separated
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 3/4 cups milk