Scalloped Hasselback Potatoes. “Scalloped” is an attractive word, isn’t it? When I hear it I think of several things: first, there’s scallops, as in the seafood—totally delicious. Then there’s the scalloped shape that can live on the edge of a pair of shorts or on the collar of a woman’s blouse—always pretty and dainty. And of course scalloped potatoes also comes to mind, which carries my imagination to a land of crispy potato skins drenched in a sea of cheese and cream.
I can think of no better place to exist, actually. So when I came across TK member Shelbi Keith’s recipe for Scalloped Hasselback Potatoes, I knew we were going to become fast friends. I couldn’t have been more correct. The first players up are: a few Russet potatoes (I’m sure other varieties will work equally as well), Parmigiano-Reggiano and butter. Start by scrubbing your potatoes good and clean. Then, using a sharp knife, make slices across the potato, being sure to stop before you reach its bottom. Cut up your butter. Transfer them to your plate. Healthy Makeover: Panda Express Chinese Food! Last night, our kitchen magically morphed into Panda Express: I remember the exact day Panda Express showed up at our local shopping mall.
I was in 7th grade—the age where girls ditch their parents, get glammed up in more makeup than kabuki performers, and hang out at the mall every single weekend, feeling incredibly cool and grown up. After Panda Express moved in, you suddenly couldn’t set foot in the building without being hit by the addictive aroma of their orange sesame sauce. It called to us as we perused the displays of glitter eyeliner at Sephora.
(Why did I ever think sparkly neon green eyeliner was a good look for me?) Finally, we’d give in to temptation, devouring every sweet orange bite. Last night we thought it’d be fun to make a Panda-inspired dinner, complete with chopsticks and Chinese takeout containers from Michaels. To recreate Panda Express’s “secret” sauce, I first looked at the ingredients in their bottled sauce and many copycat recipes online. View Nutrition Facts. Cheesy Chicken Tortilla Soup: A Secret Recipe Club Reveal. Every month I get so excited about my next Secret Recipe Club assignment. Secret what?
If you haven’t already heard about the club, it’s a club where bloggers are assigned another club member’s blog. The idea is to cook one of their recipes and post on reveal day. This is the brain child of Amanda from Amanda’s Cookin’, currently there are four groups. I’m in Group C hosted by the wonderful (and patient) Angie of Big Bear’s Wife. This month I got Rachel from The Avid Appetite. I had to choose a recipe but narrowing things done is always difficult. I recently bought a Cucina Pro tortilla maker/cooker and had not made tortillas yet (I’ve made Lefse with it) so I thought I’d make my own tortillas and have some on hand for whenever the tortilla pizza bug hit me.
Cheesy Chicken Tortilla Soup. In addition to using the green bell pepper that Rachel’s recipe called for I used some of my newest favorite vegetable, the sweet mini peppers plus a jalapeno. Una Sopa Perfecta! Ingredients Instructions. Buffalo Chicken in Puff Pastry. Foodbuzz 24, 24, 24: Chinese Buffet at Home. It is no secret that I have an obsession with Chinese cuisine. The place that started it all was a local Chinese buffet here in Michigan. After frequent visits to the buffet over the years, I finally decided to take a stab at cooking my own Chinese dishes at home.
The majority of the dishes were delicious and I began cooking different Chinese meals every week, but I had always wanted more variety just like the buffet. I had always wondered, “what if I could create a Chinese buffet at home?” I have wanted to do this for along time so I was very excited when I was chosen to be part of the 24,24,24 event presented by Foodbuzz. In this article I will explain how to create your own Chinese buffet at home. I have posted 10 different recipes which include main course, appetizers, soups, side dishes and a dessert. The Recipes: Sesame Chicken- Cooking Instructions: Step 1: Cut chicken breasts into 1” chunks and in a glass bowl combine all of the marinade ingredients and mix well. Orange Chicken- Chicken Satay - Hostess with the Mostess® Gnocchi Mac & Cheese.
Ahhhh mac and cheese. Those mere words stir up feelings of comfort...home....the food you loved as a kid. If you asked a 100 people what their favorite comfort food was, I'm guessing close to half would say mac and cheese. I'm sure meatloaf and mashed potatoes are right up there too. Why is that the combination of cheese and pasta can make our mouths water? I'm all about trying different kinds of mac and cheese recipes and this one was no exception. I love gnocchi. I love cheese. I saw this one on Noble Pig's site and knew it would be in my oven.
The gnocchi get's a little puffy in the oven and the cheese get's a little crunchy. It's heavenly. Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Combine Gruyere and fontina, then add by the handful to milk mixture, stirring until melted before adding the next handful. Pour sauce over gnocchi and sprinkle with Parmigiano-Reggiano over top. Pear, Gorgonzola and Walnut Pizza — The Picky Eater: A Healthy Food Blog.
Often when the husband and I go to a fancy Italian restaurant, we’re always excited to try their speciality brick-oven pizzas. There’s usually some version of this Pear and Gorgonzola pizza on the menu, and it’s always richly decadent, sweet and delicious. One night I was inspired to try to make it at home (since it was a weeknight and we were not in the mood to dress up and go out to dinner), and I thought I’d try to make it a bit healthier without losing any of the richness that we love about this pizza. I have to say, my attempt was a HUGE success! The husband loved this pizza, said it was “restaurant quality,” and didn’t even notice some of the healthy swaps I made. Whole wheat dough (from Trader Joe’s) – increased the fiber & whole grain content of the pizzaMore fruit: Usually the pear & gorgonzola pizzas have like 6 thin slices of pear on them.
The Ingredients a The Directions Step 1: Spread out your dough on a baking sheet. The husband couldn’t get enough of this pizza. Ingredients. Indian Spiced Spaghetti Squash “Pasta” — The Picky Eater: A Healthy Food Blog. Before last week, I had never made spaghetti squash before. I had never even bought spaghetti squash before. While that was primarily because I was pretty sure the husband would get freaked out at the idea of spaghetti squash (no way would that fly as a pasta substitution – he would make a face and say, “that’s weird. you can’t call that pasta”), I was also a little intimidated by the idea of cooking it and making it taste good.
But then, a couple weeks ago, I joined a CSA. In our first box came spaghetti squash. And so I set out on a quest to make the most wonderful spaghetti squash recipe that was spicy, delicious, and filling. One that the husband would enjoy, and one that would make a great Sunday night dinner. Since spaghetti squash alone is pretty bland, I decided to turn it into an Indian inspired “pasta.”
To start, I added rich spices like cumin, coriander and cayenne, and then threw in some chickpeas and cashews for texture. The Ingredients The Directions Ingredients Directions. Traditional Indian Samosas — The Picky Eater: A Healthy Food Blog. Samosas are one of the few Indian fried treats that I just can’t get enough of.
They are savory, puff pastry packets of heaven: spicy and sweet, with a great crispy crust surrounding a piping hot filling. When made well, they aren’t too oily and are just fried to perfection. I don’t usually make samosas at home, because honestly if I did, I would eat them all. They’re mainly a treat for me when we go out to Indian restaurants for dinner. The husband is somewhat of a samosa connoisseur - he loves them even more than I do. It’s pretty much guaranteed that if we go to an Indian restaurant that no matter what the other appetizer options are available, he will order samosas every time.
Because honestly, the crust is SO good. When making samosas at home, I would probably bake them in the oven versus frying them. Note: Makes about 24 samosas. The Ingredients: Filling The Ingredients: Dough 2 cups all-purpose flour (whole wheat flour preferred)1⁄2 teaspoon salt1⁄2 cup plain yogurt1⁄4 cup canola oil. Roast Broccoli Recipe. February 15, 2011 Do you think Snack Girl is done trying to convince you to eat broccoli? I will NEVER give up (really). Back in January, I took a stab at convincing broccoli haters to eat broccoli again with a broccoli and peanut sauce recipe. But, I am not done. I kept working on the "how to make broccoli delicious" concept and came up with a broccoli recipe that includes a SECRET ingredient that I will now share with you.
Sugar. Mind blowing, no? Have I made broccoli unhealthy by adding some sugar? The idea is pretty simple. Also, you need to cut the broccoli lengthwise (like in the photo) and cook it a very high heat. Sweet, crunchy, aaaah. Be sure to follow the exact directions below. I guess he doesn't trust me :) Make a whole bunch of this broccoli and keep it in your fridge for snacking. My 6 year old devoured this broccoli and asked for more! It can be served cold, room temperature, or hot and would make a great party snack. Have you tried adding sugar to broccoli? " print 999. Delicious Easy Chicken Francese Recipe.
4 Ways to Cook Sweet Potatoes. Steps Method 1 Making Oven Baked Sweet Potatoes <img alt="Image titled Cook Sweet Potatoes Step 1" src=" width="728" height="410" class="whcdn" onload="WH.performance.clearMarks('image1_rendered'); WH.performance.mark('image1_rendered');">1Preheat the oven to 400 °F (204 °C) (°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with nonstick aluminum foil. <img alt="Image titled Cook Sweet Potatoes Step 7" src=" width="728" height="484" class="whcdn">7Serve the sweet potatoes hot with butter, salt, and pepper. Method 2 Making Microwave Baked Sweet Potatoes Method 3 Making Slow Cooked Sweet Potatoes Method 4 Making Mashed Sweet Potatoes Community Q&A Add New Question Are sweet potatoes okay to eat for diabetics?
Unanswered Questions Ask a Question Tips. Broccoli and Gorgonzola Polenta Recipe - SheKnows Recipes. Prep: 10 min Cook Time: 15 min Total: 25 min Serving: 4 Servings This Italian-inspired, vegetarian main dish meal tops soft and creamy polenta with a delicious broccoli and garlic mixture, and Gorgonzola cheese. Ingredients 2/3 cup Gorgonzola, for serving Italian flat-leaf parsley, torn for serving 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 cup broccoli florets sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1/2 cup vegetable stock 4 cups whole milk 1 cup polenta Directions Place the olive oil into a saucepan over medium heat. Once it begins to shimmer, add the garlic, broccoli and a few pinches of salt, and sauté the mixture for 2 minutes.
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