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Ingredients 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 3 tablespoons red-wine vinegar 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil Salt and freshly ground pepper 4 slices peasant or sandwich bread, crusts removed 1 head escarole, stem end removed 1 ripe Bosc pear 3 stalks celery, trimmed and cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices Preparation In a small bowl, whisk together mustard and red-wine vinegar. Slowly whisk in the olive oil; season with salt and pepper....

Flourless Cheese Sauce. How to make the best flourless cheese sauce in the instant pot. This cheese sauce without flour is loaded with hidden veggies, totally gluten free and so easy to make at home. Flourless Cheese Sauce Even though this flourless cheese sauce is gluten free and perfect for keto. There is more to this flourless cheese sauce then being suitable for keto people. It is about a cheese sauce where you don’t have to use flour and butter and that you don’t have to spend ages slaving over a big pan while you make your roux, then add in your milk and then keep staring like a stovetop slave while your white sauce comes together....

Ingredients Ginger Simple Syrup for Ginger Lime Fizz Cocktail 1 3/4 cups freshly squeezed lime juice 1 1/4 cups light rum 1 liter club soda, chilled 10 candied ginger slices, for serving (optional) 10 lime slices, for serving (optional) Ice cubes Preparation In a large pitcher, combine simple syrup, lime juice, and rum. Carefully add club soda. Stir to combine. Thread a ginger slice onto the end of a 6-inch bamboo skewer; set ginger swizzle sticks aside....

Ingredients 1/4 cup Margarine 1/2 cup Crisco or vegetable shortening 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar 1 cup Dark brown sugar 2 Eggs 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract 2.75 cup White flour 1 tablespoon Salt 1 teaspoon Baking soda 12 ounces Semi-sweet chocolate bits (mini chips) 8 ounces (Optional) grounded walnuts Preparation Sift the flour, baking soda and salt together in a medium sized bowl. In a mixing bowl, beat margarine, shortening together. Add white and dark brown sugar and beat again until well combined....

Ingredients 1 stalk lemongrass- white center 1 piece Shallot or small onion 1 tablespoon ginger 3 cloves garlic 3 pieces Keffir lime leaf 5 pieces thai green chili 1/2 teaspoon coriander 1/2 teaspoon cumin 2 teaspoon belacan shrimp sauce 1/4 cup chopped cilantro 1/8 teaspoon turmeric powder 1/8 teaspoon white pepper 6 pieces chicken drumsticks 1 tablespoon sour cream 1 tablespoon canola oil 2 teaspoon sugar 2 teaspoon fish sauce...

Ingredients 8 freestone peaches 1 lemon 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 1/2 tablespoons packed light-brown sugar 2 teaspoons water 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon coarse salt 1 quart vanilla ice cream Preparation Peel, halve, and pit peaches. Preheat grill to high. Combine lemon juice and vegetable oil in a bowl. Add peaches; toss to coat. Place peaches (with liquid) on a large piece of parchment-lined foil....

Ingredients 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 cup sherry vinegar 2 garlic cloves, crushed 4 teaspoons Dijon mustard, plus more for serving 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 1/2 pounds hanger steak 5 medium shallots, halved or quartered Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper Preparation Whisk together 1/4 cup oil, the vinegar, garlic, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce in a large glass dish. Place steak in dish; turn to coat with marinade. Let steak marinate, turning once, 20 minutes....

Yes, you can make potato skins in an air fryer! The potato skin is super crispy in the air fryer and makes the perfect little bite with melted cheese, Greek Yogurt, and Scallions. Potato skins are a potato that has been fully baked and the insides are scooped out. Not all the insides though. Whatever is left can be used up in a potato salad, soup, or mashed potatoes. Then the skin gets baked again with some gooey cheese on top and it is the perfect little finger food appetizer....

Reheat Onion Rings. Let me show you how to reheat your leftover onion rings in the air fryer. Your onion rings will be crispy, not soggy and you will appreciate why the air fryer is the best way for reheating your favourite onion rings or calamari rings. Before we dive into this air fryer reheat guide, I have something even better than reheating onion rings for you to check out first....

Instant Pot TikTok Baked Feta Pasta. I tried the famous Tiktok baked feta pasta in the instant pot. With two different options this baked feta pasta is delicious for a quick one pot pasta meal in the instant pot. Loaded with cherry tomatoes, pasta, feta cheese and Mediterranean seasonings. Even better, I have made my version of Tiktok feta pasta without oil, making it perfect for Weight Watchers and Slimming World....

Ingredients 6 large leeks (3 pounds), white and pale-green parts only, halved lengthwise and rinsed well Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 2 teaspoons finely grated orange zest, plus more for garnish 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon minced shallot 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing 1 ounce (1/4 cup) skinless hazelnuts, toasted and chopped...

Starting this cookie bake-off today with an easy cookie recipe and one of my favorite flavor combos: peanut butter and chocolate. If you’re looking for a good peanut butter cookie recipe try these peanut butter blossoms. They are a peanut butter cookie topped with a chocolate Hershey Kiss. A popular Christmas cookie found on any cookie platter this season. Today, I went to my favorite new grocery store by my new house and stocked up on a couple of baking supplies that I needed for my cookie bake-off....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 boneless pork loin chops (6 to 8 ounces each) Coarse salt and ground pepper 1/4 cup Dijon mustard 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest, plus 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds, crushed 3 heads endive, halved, cored, and thinly sliced 1 cup fresh parsley leaves Preparation In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high. Season pork with salt and pepper and cook until cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes per side....

Hands down, this is the best smoked chicken breast recipe you will ever make. Not only is it easy and quick to make, but it’s full of rich flavor and it’s incredibly tender and juicy. If you’re new to smoking meat, then this is the perfect recipe for you to try. With easy to follow step-by-step instructions and tips on how to smoke chicken the right way, you will be amazed at the results....

Ingredients 1 pound okra, trimmed and halved lengthwise 6 tablespoons coarse salt 3 cups distilled white vinegar 2 tablespoons sugar 2 bay leaves 1 tablespoon store-bought pickling spice 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 2 medium onions, halved lengthwise, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices 1 fresh jalapeno, halved lengthwise, stemmed, and seeded Preparation Rinse okra in a colander. Add 3 tablespoons salt, and toss to combine. Let okra drain in sink 10 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare an ice-water bath; set aside....

Ingredients 1 cup French green lentils 1 celery stalk, cut into 1/4-inch dice (about 1/2 cup) 1 shallot, coarsely chopped (about 1/4 cup) 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves 1 dried bay leaf 3 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling Coarse salt Freshly ground pepper, to taste 4 ounces Italian speck (such as speck Alto Adige), cut into 8 thin slices 12 sea scallops (about 1 1/4 pounds), tough muscles removed...

Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 medium onions, halved and thinly sliced Coarse salt and ground pepper 5 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled 5 large tomatoes (about 4 1/2 pounds total), coarsely chopped, or 2 cans (28 ounces each) plus 1 can (15 ounces) whole peeled tomatoes 4 lamb shanks (about 4 pounds total) Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large Dutch oven or heavy pot, heat oil over medium-high....

If you’re looking for pork tenderloin recipes, then you’re in the right place. Pork tenderloin is exactly that…tender. And it’s juicy. But if you’ve never smoked it before, you’re in for a mouthwatering treat! Tender and delicious, this is the most flavorful smoked pork tenderloin recipe! You know I have a special love for creating smoker recipes, like my smoked whole chicken recipe and my smoked ribs, and now I have a smoked pork tenderloin recipe for you to add to your collection....

Soup Maker Gazpacho. How to make a traditional gazpacho using your soup maker. Perfect for hot summer days and loaded with fresh tomatoes, peppers, onion, and garlic. This gazpacho can also be made without bread and extra virgin olive oil to keep the calories down. Making it perfect for slimming world speed days. Cold Tomato Soup I remember it like it was yesterday. Sofia was just 19 months old, I was pregnant with Jorge and we were staying in a pretty seaside town in Spain....

Ingredients 8 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (2 cups) 1/2 cup jarred roasted red peppers, rinsed, patted dry, and coarsely chopped 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives, coarsely chopped 3 large scallions, thinly sliced (1 cup) 1 teaspoon dried oregano 16 (about 4 pounds total) chicken cutlets Coarse salt and ground pepper 2 cups tomato sauce, (optional) Preparation In a medium bowl, combine feta, peppers, olives, scallions, and oregano. Line a small baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside....