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Orzo Salad with Corn, Green Beans and Tomatoes There are lots of fresh vegetables mixed in to this cold pasta salad. You’ll find green beans, corn and cherry tomatoes! It’s a colorful and healthy choice. This salad is tossed in a white wine vinaigrette with shallots, Dijon mustard and fresh tarragon. What is orzo? “Orzo” is Italian for barley (probably because of its physical resemblance to barley, but certainly not because of the flavor)....

Time 30m Number Of Ingredients 15 Steps: Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Grease a muffin pan with cooking spray. In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, cloves, ginger and nutmeg. Set aside. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together the butter, sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add the eggs, one at a time, then add the pumpkin....

Time 35m Yield 4 servings Number Of Ingredients 13 Steps: Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven or pot over medium-high heat. Add the potatoes, celery, shallots, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste and cook, stirring frequently, until the potatoes begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Add the red peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, chicken broth and 1 cup water. Cover and bring to a simmer, then uncover and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes....

Soup for the Soul: It has been a tough year, I must say. We made a major move, which was a major life decision for our whole family. My teenager transitioned to a new high school in his Junior year. We are still finding our way in our new place (Arizona) and are gradually meeting new sets of friends. We’ve had ups and downs in our families and beyond. Life isn’t ever very easy....

Yield 4 servings Number Of Ingredients 10 Steps: Sear the chicken until golden brown in the pan with the salt and pepper. Take out and set aside. In the same pan, fry the garlic and red pepper for a couple of minutes before stirring in the soy sauce, ketchup, and vinegar. Add the chicken and noodles, and mix together for another couple of minutes. Garnish with sesame seeds. Enjoy!...

1 lb ground beef 1½ cups vegetable oil, for frying ½ cup green onions, finely chopped ½ cup cabbage, finely chopped ½ cup carrot, finely chopped ½ cup garlic, minced 4 tsp sesame oil, divided 1 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted, plus additional 1 tsp for sauce ½ tsp monosodium glutamate, such as Ac’cent® salt and ground black pepper, to taste 2 eggs 16 oz wonton wrappers, (1 package) 3 tbsp soy sauce...

Whether you want a simple and light dish or a flavorful recipe, there are plenty of options to complement any sandwich you have planned. If you’re searching for what pairs deliciously with sandwiches for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, this article presents a list to help you out. Check out the most popular sides for sandwiches below. 16 Best Sides for Sandwiches 1. Chips Do you love chips? Chips are a great accompaniment to sandwiches....

Nothing can beat a hot bowl of chicken tortilla soup made with corn, roasted chicken breast, beans, and cilantro for supper. Those who like Mexican cuisine are well aware of this traditional dish. The dish requires a lot of ingredients, such as chili, onions, tomatoes, and garlic, for perfect color and texture. Even though chicken tortilla soup is a complete meal, it tastes best when served with a side dish....

6 baby eggplants 1 tbsp olive oil ½ tsp chilli flakes 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp ground coriander sea salt flakes 1 lemon extra virgin olive oil, for serving fresh parsley leaves, for serving While oven preheats to 400 degrees F, drizzle a tablespoon of ordinary olive oil over a baking tray. Sprinkle the coriander, cumin and chilli directly over the oil. Slice the eggplants in half and place them cut side down into the oil, sliding them about a bit to pick up the flavourings....

I know that there are folks out there who don’t like to bake and who are intimidated by baking and all of the ingredients and terms involved. I love to show people that baking can be fun and that you can be successful no matter what level of kitchen knowledge you possess. But THIS little brownie project– no one can mess this one up. I promise. You just need two things....

Easter will be here soon enough. You may be trying to come up with some fun dessert ideas to serve-up on Easter. This is one of them. These Carrot Cake Cookies are a soft, spiced carrot cake cookie adorned with sweet cream cheese- white chocolate frosting. It’s exactly the sort of combination you might picture a good carrot cake having. Here’s what you need for the cookies. Not a lot....

Time 1h20m Yield 8 Number Of Ingredients 7 Steps: Mix the carrots, raisins, coconut, pineapple tidbits, mini marshmallows, yogurt, and cinnamon in a salad bowl, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to blend the flavors. Serve cold. Time 20m Yield 12 servings. Number Of Ingredients 11 Steps: In a large serving bowl, combine the cabbage, carrots, apples, raisins and walnuts. , In a small bowl, combine the honey and lemon juice until smooth....

It’s nice to be able to have a few recipes on hand in the summer that are easy to make and are nice and light for dinner. This Chinese Chicken and Walnut Salad is the perfect solution for a simple summer meal. We enjoy it all on its own with a glass of crisp white wine… and popsicles for dessert. I note the popsicle part because we live in Arizona and have to deal with extreme summer heat....

Time 1h10m Number Of Ingredients 18 Steps: Yeast Activation: Place yeast, sugar and water in a small bowl. Mix, then set aside for 10 minutes until it becomes foamy. Place flour, cornflour and sugar in a stand mixer bowl fitted with a dough hook. Mix briefly to combine. Add yeast mixture, oil and water. Mix on low speed for 3 minutes until a smooth ball of dough forms. It should be soft and elastic, not so sticky it gets stuck all over your hands....

Time 1h5m Yield 6 Number Of Ingredients 10 Steps: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat; cook and stir ground turkey in hot oil until turkey is browned and crumbly, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain excess fat. Stir chicken broth and taco seasoning mix into turkey; cook and stir until liquid reduces and thickens, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir orzo into turkey mixture, bring to a simmer, and cook until slightly softened, about 2 minutes....

Time 20m Yield 9 servings. Number Of Ingredients 7 Steps: Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the mushrooms, salt and pepper in butter until tender. Add spreadable cheese and broth; cook and stir until blended. Drain pasta; add to skillet and toss to coat. Time 35m Yield 4 serving(s) Number Of Ingredients 7 Steps: Cook pasta and drain. Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter and add mushrooms and proscuitto....

Time 2h10m Yield 8 Number Of Ingredients 12 Steps: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spread pecan halves on a baking sheet. Toast pecans in the preheating oven, stirring occasionally, until golden and fragrant, 6 to 10 minutes. Chop coarsely. Whisk corn syrup, sugar, eggs, melted butter, bourbon, and salt together in a large bowl. Stir pecans, dark chocolate chips, milk chocolate chips, and white chocolate chips into the filling....

8 cup beans, cooked with liquid 3 chipotle chiles in adobo sauce, canned 3 tbsp vegetable shortening, or lard 1 lb beef, or pork chorizo 10 oz Queso Oaxaca, or Chihuahua, or mozzarella ¼ cup pickled jalapeños, with 2 tablespoons of the juice, chopped 6 bacon, slices, optional Start by melting the vegetable shortening (or lard) and cook the chorizo. Puree the cooked beans with the chipotle pepper in two different batches....

Time 1h15m Yield 8 Number Of Ingredients 8 Steps: In medium bowl, mix cream cheese, yogurt and honey until creamy. Fold in chopped pineapple. Cover; refrigerate at least 1 hour to blend flavors. Cut pineapple slices into eighths. Thread any combination of about 4 pieces fruit on each of 16 plastic or wooden skewers. Serve with dip. Time 15m Yield 6 kabobs (1-1/4 cups dip) Number Of Ingredients 7 Steps:...

This is a pretty, perfect cake to make when fresh blueberries are in season. I love the lemon paired with the blueberries, and sweet whipped cream served on top is a great idea! Here are a few more upside down cake recipes you might enjoy: Pear Upside Down Cake by Reluctant Entertainer Easy Pineapple Upside Down Cake by Recipe Girl Bananas Foster Upside Down Cake by Diethood Apple Cinnamon Upside Down Cake by Recipe Girl...