32 Quick and Delicious Salad Dressings...Ready In a Pinch Source All too often I find myself reverting to the same two or three salad dressings. This makes for routine greens which can get kind of boring. So I have put together a list of easy and delicious dressings that you can bookmark for later. Come back here and come back often. Of course, you can easily buy any dressing you need, but if you do, can I advise you get the ones in the produce section? Vinaigrettes The basic vinaigrette is so simple and easy to remember. 1. Balsamic vinegar, garlic, brown sugar, salt, black pepper, olive oil. 2. Dijon mustard, honey, balsamic vinegar, salt, pepper, olive oil 3. Red wine vinegar, honey, lemon juice, salt and pepper, olive oil 4. White vinegar, honey, dijon mustard, black pepper, salt, garlic, vegetable or olive oil 5. Lemon juice, dijon mustard, salt, olive oil 6. Strawberries, lemon juice, sugar, cider vinegar, olive oil, poppy seeds 7. Raspberries, olive oil, lemon juice, honey, black pepper 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20 . 21.
Garlic Potato Fries I’m never going to make garlic potato fries any other way. These garlic fries, win hands down as the best garlic french fries I’ve ever made. Plus they are baked – so I won’t feel too guilty if I make it every time I’m craving for some potato comfort. When I read that there is garlic infused oil involved, my heart skipped a beat (in a good way, not the way oil would otherwise treat your heart). crispy golden baked fries These garlic fries are incredibly simple to make and are so full of flavour. crunchy potato skin Garlic Fries Adapted from: Lottie + Doof Ingredients: 8 garlic cloves, minced or grated 6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 3 russet potatoes (about 8oz each), each cut into 12 wedges 3 tbsp cornstarch/cornflour 1 1/2 tsp coarse sea salt 1 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper ½ tsp garlic powder 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper Tools:Microplane to grating the garlic warm and soft interior Tagged as: garlic, garlic baked fries, savory bakes, sides
Easy Coconut Rice . Kitchen Explorers . PBS Parents If you like the flavor of coconut, this coconut rice is a killer side dish. It is about two minutes more work than normal rice, and it is a great change of pace because the rice goes from being the neutral canvas for other components to stealing the show. My family loves it with black beans and slices of avocado and mango, or pan-fried plantain slices. The recipe uses both coconut milk and unsweetened dried coconut to give a very intense, flavor and unexpected texture. This coconut rice is a killer side dish. Ingredients 1.5 cups jasmine or basmati rice1 14 oz. can coconut milk3/4 cup unsweetened dried shredded coconut1 teaspoon salt Instructions Prepare the rice in your usual way (rice cooker or stovetop), but substitute the coconut milk for an equal amount of water.
What Megan's Making » Skillet Chicken, Broccoli, and Penne Skillet Chicken, Broccoli, and Penne I am really learning to love skillet meals. They tend to be quick and easy, flavorful, and best of all you only use one pot! A skillet meal is perfect for busy nights when you don’t have much time to cook. My mom sent me this recipe after she and my dad tried it and liked it, and I’m so glad she did. This dish has a lot of flavor from the combination of chicken broth, wine, and parmesan cheese. Skillet Chicken, Broccoli, and Penne Ingredients:2 Tbsp olive oil 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, trimmed and sliced thin 1 medium onion, minced Salt 6 medium garlic cloves, minced ¼ tsp red pepper flakes 2 cups low sodium chicken broth 2 cups water ½ cup dry white wine 8 oz penne pasta 8 oz broccoli florets (approximately 3 cups) 2 oz Parmesan cheese, grated (approximately 1 cup), plus more for serving Ground black pepperDirections:Heat 1 Tbsp of oil in a 12 inch non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until just smoking.
Cheddar Beer Soup Recipe at Epicurious photo by Romulo Yanes yield Makes 4 to 6 servings active time 40 min total time 40 min Extra-sharp Cheddar and malty English ale balance perfectly in this hearty soup. Preparation Wash leeks in a bowl of cold water, agitating water, then lift out leeks and drain in a colander. Cook leeks, carrots, celery, garlic, and bay leaf in butter in a 4-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until vegetables begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Add cheese by handfuls, stirring constantly, and cook until cheese is melted, 3 to 4 minutes (do not boil). Serve sprinkled with bacon. Spicy Oven Baked Potatoes Recipe – How to Bake Potatoes in Oven — COOKING & MEALS » MEALS — Eatwell101 Are you fed up with bland water cooked or steamed potatoes? If so, you really should read the following recipe because these baked potatoes are so easy to do. Not too fat, easy, quick to prepare … You can easily modify the selection of spices, the potatoes flavor will be very different.Update: after trying this recipe, I encourage you to check these cheesy and spicy potato wedges! Ingredients: oven baked potatoes Potatoes :)1 tablespoon oil2 teaspoons herbes de Provence (dried thyme, rosemary, oregano…)1 teaspoon paprikaA pinch of 4 spices mix (4 different varieties of pepper)Salt and pepper Cooking instructions: oven baked potatoes Preheat oven to 390°F (200°c). Clean the potatoes carefully with running water, you don’t have to peel them because skin plays a big role for the final taste! In an airtight container (or a freezer bag), put the potatoes, oil and spices. Arrange the potatoes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper (or a good silicon baking mat, just like this one).
French Toast Cookies Attention: These cookies taste like french toast, but they also taste just like a brown sugar cinnamon Pop Tart. In other words, childhood, reclaimed! They’re insanely delicious pillowy clouds of cinnamon-y, maple goodness and I could not wait to share them with you. The initial idea was to make a french toast cookie, and I think I achieved that. Cinnamon cookie + maple buttercream frosting = edible gold. But I also think I figured out a much less tedious way to make homemade Pop Tarts. I took these to a summer BBQ at work and the entire pan was annihilated within the hour. Now that would’ve been a complete cookie-eating experience, no doubt. I highly recommend them as an afternoon treat or a late-night indulgence. Yes, I’m saying that these cookies will make you friends. French Toast Sugar Cookies I can't decide if these taste more like french toast or a brown sugar cinnamon pop tart! Author: Minimalist Baker Serves: 36 cookies Ingredients Instructions Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Food Sunday - Marbled Vegetable Bread Happy Sunday Bread Heads! This week we are going do a recipe that is a little more advanced than some of the others. That said, there are no baking techniques that will trip you up, what is challenging here is the organization. This bread is made by making three completely separate dough’s, then rolling them together. It is not hard but if you don’t have your bowls ready and don’t stay focused it can be pretty frustrating. In my first draft of this post I gave the ingredients the way I was given them, the basic bread then the ingredients that make each loaf different. This bread is a combination of white bread, spinach bread and tomato bread. Let’s get baking! Marbled Vegetable Bread Spinach Dough Ingredients: 8 oz fresh spinach, cleaned and stemmed ¼ cup milk 3 ½ cups flour 1 package (2 ¼ teaspoons) dry yeast 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon sugar 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons hot water 1 egg at room temperature White Dough Ingredients: Tomato Dough Ingredients: Method: Forming:
Honey Mustard Chicken with Bacon and Mushrooms “This is probably my favorite way to eat chicken.” That’s a quote from my husband the last time I made Honey Mustard Chicken with Bacon and Mushrooms for dinner. Marinate some chicken breasts in honey, mustard, and lemon, then top with bacon, mushrooms and cheese… How could that go wrong? I love to serve this dish with a side of oven fries and a crisp lettuce salad. Begin by making the marinade for the chicken. Here’s what you’ll need for the toppings: sliced fresh mushrooms, mostly cooked bacon (it will cook more when baked in the oven), grated cheddar, and fresh parsley. After the chicken has marinated, heat a small amount of oil in a large skillet. Scrape out the pan, and toss in the mushrooms. Assemble the chicken in a large baking dish. After baking for about 20 minutes, chop up some fresh parsley and sprinkle atop before serving! Honey Mustard Chicken with Bacon and Mushrooms 1 to 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts 1/4 cup Dijon mustard 1/4 cup honey 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- StumbleUpon Who says salsa has to be made from tomatoes? Or dumped unceremoniously from a jar? With all of summer's bounty, there are plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables that make fantastic salsas. Scoop them up with chips or crackers, or add them to sandwiches, salads, burgers and tacos. We came up with three simple salsas, but they are easily tweaked to whatever is fresh or happens to be in your refrigerator. Start to finish: 10 minutes Makes 3 cups 1 large crisp-tart apple (such as Fuji or Gala), cored and chopped 2 bell peppers (any color), cored and chopped 1 jalapeno pepper, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced View gallery In this image taken on June 3, 2013, from left, strawberry-fennel salsa, apple-pepper salsa, and cuc … 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 2 tablespoons cider vinegar 1 tablespoon lime juice Salt and ground black pepper In a medium bowl, toss together the apples, peppers, jalapeno, garlic, mint, cilantro, vinegar and lime juice. 2 ears of corn, husks and silk removed
The Barefoot Kitchen » Blog Archive » Quinoa Cakes with Spinach and Goat Cheese Welcome to The Barefoot Kitchen! If this post makes your mouth water you might want to subscribe to the RSS feed. Thanks for visiting! A little leftovers magic today – I made a bunch of quinoa earlier in the week, and while it is tasty stuff all on its own, I was craving a change. So combining some of the quinoa with goat cheese and spinach, and frying it all up into little patties was just what I was craving for my lunch! These would be great as appetizers – I’m thinking that some kind of yogurt-y dip, maybe with some chili would make a nice accompaniment. Quinoa Cakes with Spinach and Goat Cheese makes about 20 small cakes ingredients: 2 cups spinach, roughly chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 cups cooked quinoa 4 ounces goat cheese 1 egg, beaten salt and pepper olive oil for frying how to: 1. 2. 3. 4.
recipe: sweet & sour chicken I was ridiculously excited when I came across this recipe for homemade sweet and sour chicken. You guys, it is SO GOOD. It’s a little involved with several steps (coating chicken, frying a little bit, then baking) but it is all worth it. Trust me. Start with a plate of chicken breast, cut into chunks. Sprinkle on some salt and pepper. Mix up your sauce: ketchup, sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, and garlic powder. Dip the chicken into cornstarch and then in beaten egg. Transfer the chicken to a baking dish and coat all the pieces with the sauce. Bake that for about an hour, turning the pieces once or twice. Serve it all together and enjoy! Sweet and Sour ChickenIngredients 3-4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts Salt and pepper 1 cup cornstarch 2 eggs, beaten 1/4 cup canola oilFor the sauce (1 batch) 2/3 cup sugar 1/2 cup ketchup 1 cup vinegar 2 tablespoon soy sauce 1 teaspoon garlic powderPreparation Cut boneless chicken breasts into chunks, season with salt and pepper.