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Basic Black-Eyed Peas
By dvdcrn
Pressure cooked black-eyed peas (substitute in recipes calling for canned)
- 6 cups water
- 2-1/3 cups dried black-eyed peas (about 14 ounces)
- 2 medium onions, diced (between 1-1/2 and 2-1/2 cups)
- 4 inches turmeric root, grated (about 1/4 cup) (or substitute with grated ginger root)
- 2 inches ginger root, sliced 1/8" thick (about 1/4 cup).
- 8 cloves garlic, sliced 1/8" thick (about 1/4 cup)
- 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (can substitute with tamari to keep it vegan)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 3 bay leaves
Cowboy Nachos
By Pattywak
These are by far the best, crispiest and tastiest nachos I have ever made myself
- 2 cups Pioneer Woman's pinto beans from "beans and cornbread" Recipe On Tasty Kitchen
- Ground black pepper, to taste
- Tabasco sauce, to taste
- Minced garlic, to taste
- Jarred or fresh Jalapenos (optional)
- Canola oil
- 2 cups Pioneer Woman's beef brisket from "beef Brisket" Recipe
- Pan drippings from brisket or beef broth (optional)
- 1 can Mexican Red Sauce or enchilada sauce (Enough to moisten beef))
- 2 cups Pioneer Woman's pico de gallo from "pico De Gallo And Guacamole" Recipe
- Tortilla chips
- 2 cups Monterey Jack Cheese, Grated, or to taste
- Guacamole and sour cream (optional)
Grilled Ribeye Steak with Onion Blue Cheese Sauce from The Pioneer Woman Cooks
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
This recipe is on the Pioneer Woman's blog, but these photos are my own
- 2 whole ribeye steaks
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt
- Pepper
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 whole large yellow onion, sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cups crumbled blue cheese
E.D. Smith's Pumpkin Pie
By á-646
A delicious and simple recipe using pumpkin pie filling, perfect for the holidays or any gathering, E
- 1 egg
- 1 can (19-ounces) E.D.Smith® Pumpkin Pie Filling
- 1/3 cup evaporated milk
- 1 (9-inch) unbaked home-made or frozen pie shell
Truffled Lobster Risotto
By KrissyW330
Creamy risotto made with truffle oil and homemade lobster broth with big pieces of lobster - a special meal that ca
- 2 (8-ounce) uncooked lobster tails
- 3 1/2 cups canned low-salt chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons white or black truffle oil
- 3/4 cup chopped leeks, white part only
- 1/4 cup chopped garlic
- 1 cup arborio rice
- 1/4 cup brandy
- 1/3 cup whipping cream
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh chives
Valentine's Day Cake Balls
By á-174481
Valentine's Day cake balls are the perfect dessert to take to a school or work party
- 1 (16.5-ounces) package yellow cake mix or flavor of your choice
- 6 ounces plain fat-free Greek yogurt
- 1 cup water
- 2 large egg whites
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- baking spray
- 48 ounces Wilton colored candy melts*
- sprinkles
- mini cupcake liners
Easy Peach Cobbler
By dkanon
Peach cobbler can happen any time of year with convenient canned peaches
- HOMEMADE WHIPPED CREAM:
- 2 (15-ounce) cans sliced peaches in syrup
- 1/2 cup (1-stick) butter
- 1 cup self-rising flour (or 1 cup all-purpose flour mixed with 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder and 1/8 teaspoon salt)
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup milk
- 2 cups whipping cream, chilled
- 4 tablespoons sugar
Old-Fashioned Gingerbread
By sandiB2010
Traditional gingerbread cake, dusted with confectioners sugar and garnished with whipped cream
- PAM® Baking Spray
- 2 3/4 cups sifted Ultragrain® All Purpose Flour
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
- 2/3 cup Pure Wesson® Vegetable Oil
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 3/4 cup molasses
- 1 cup lowfat buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
- Reddi-wip® Original Dairy Whipped Topping
One-Pan Prime Rib & Roasted Vegetables
By á-14060
Try this delicious One-Pan Prime Rib and Roasted Vegetables recipe
- 1(7-pound)1 (7-pound) first-cut beef standing rib roast (3 bones), fat trimmed to 1/4 inch
- Kosher salt and pepper
- Vegetable oil
- 2pounds2 pounds carrots, peeled, cut into 2-inch lengths, halved or quartered lengthwise to create 1/2-inch-diameter pieces
- 1pound1 pound parsnips, peeled, sliced 1/2 inch thick on bias
- 1pound1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed, halved
- 11 red onion, halved and sliced through root end into 1/2-inch wedges
- 2teaspoons2 teaspoons fresh thyme, minced
Baltimore Berger Cookies
By Late2Serenity
Baltimore's storied Berger cookies, a product of that city's DeBaufre Bakeries, are a close relation to New York Ci...
- COOKIES:
- 2 5/8 ounces unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 3 1/2 ounces granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 6 1/4 ounces King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
- 2 5/8 ounces milk
- ICING:
- 12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 ounce light corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 6 ounces heavy cream
- 6 ounces confectioners' sugar, sifted
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Lemon-Ginger Fish
By á-174535
I like this zesty lemon-ginger fish when I need a light dinner option in a hurry
- 1 pound fresh or frozen cod or other firm white fish
- 2 small lemons
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1/4 cup butter
- 2 (5-ounce) packages baby spinach
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Killer Potato Latkes
By mahto
You won't be able to stop eating these golden brown latkes especially when they are served with all your favorite t...
- 1-pound Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks
- sea salt to taste
- 2-pounds baking potatoes
- 1 large onion, finely diced
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 cup matzo meal
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
- vegetable oil, for frying
- applesauce, crème fraîche, smoked salmon, salmon roe, and dill sprigs, to taste for serving
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