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French onion soup

French onion soup
I’m firmly of the belief that no matter what ails you in the realm of the kitchen, onion soup can cure it. Never cooked before? Don’t think you’ll be able to pull off the kind of cooking you believe you need to go to a restaurant to experience? Start with onion soup. Have only $5 to spend on dinner? I realize it was unfair to even make a passing reference to weepingly delicious onion soup the other day without refreshing it here. One year ago: New York Cheesecake and ShakshukaTwo years ago: Artichoke Olive Crostini and Chocolate Caramel Crack(ers)Three years ago: Spring Panzanella and Lemon Yogurt Anything CakeFour years ago: Artichoke, Cranberry Bean and Arugula Salad and Arborio Rice Pudding Onion Soup [Soupe à l’Oignon] Adapted from Mastering the Art of French Cooking Melt the butter and oil together in the bottom of a 4- to 5-quart saucepan or Dutch oven over moderately low heat. After 15 minutes, uncover the pot, raise the heat slightly and stir in the salt and sugar.

Homemade Soft Pretzel Bites | Two Peas & Their Pod - StumbleUpon Homemade Soft Pretzel Bites On Fridays, I teach cooking classes to two kids in our neighborhood. They are pretty knowledgeable-so my job is easy:) I think it is fantastic that they want to learn how to cook at such a young age-they are in the 3rd and 4th grade. On Friday we made homemade soft pretzels,the traditional salty ones and cinnamon and sugar pretzels. For fun, we also made pretzel bites. everyone loved these. Is everyone ready for the big game? Buffalo Hot Wings-these are Josh’s all time favorite. My good friend Gaby, from What’s Gaby Cooking, made Pulled Pork Sliders for the big game. Homemade Soft Pretzel Bites Yield: A lot!

Umbrian Vegetable Soup (Zuppa di Verdure all’Agliata) Recipe Enlarge Credit: Penny De Los Santos 1⁄2 cup packed basil leaves 1⁄4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling 2 tbsp. minced fresh flat-leaf parsley 4 cloves garlic 1⁄2 medium onion, cut into chunks 8 oz. red new potatoes, cut into 1⁄2" cubes 3 stalks celery, minced 2 medium carrots, minced 2 plum tomatoes, cored and minced Kosher salt, to taste 3 oz. spinach, trimmed and rinsed (about 2 loosely packed cups) 1 1⁄2 cups canned cannellini beans, rinsed 1 cup fresh or frozen green peas 1⁄2 small head frisée, leaves cut into bite-size pieces (about 2 cups) Freshly ground black pepper, to taste Freshly grated Grana Padano or Parmesan, for serving 1. 2.

Spaghetti with Spinach Pesto and Turkey Meatballs - StumbleUpon Whew…that was a stressful weekend…who would have thought a simple update would turn into a nightmare. There we were on Friday night updating our site, when all of a sudden it disappeared! gone…vanished… it was awful … We had wiped out our whole blog, no more recipes, no more comments, no more statistics… nothing. We made turkey meatballs, but as usual decided to add a few non-traditional flavors just becasue we could. Spaghetti with Spinach Pesto and Turkey Meatballs Spinach pesto is so easy to make, you can even keep it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, just make sure you cover it with a thin layer of olive oil and tightly cover with plastic wrap. Created By: Joanne Yield: 4 You Will Need Spinach Pesto 2 cups fresh baby spinach leaves2 -3 garlic cloves (3, if you want it a bit spicy)1/4 cup toasted walnuts1/4 cup olive oil1/4 grated manchego cheese (substitute: parmesan cheese)1/8 teaspoon saltfreshly ground pepper Turkey Meatballs Directions About the Author Adam Hungry for More?

mushroom bourguignon When it is as cruelly cold out as it has been this week, beef bourguignon is one of my favorite things. If there is anything better than a symphony of onions, carrots, red wine, broth and a scoop of tomato paste simmered for hours, I haven’t met it. I don’t want to meet it. Julia Child’s recipe was always my mother’s go-to dish for company and back in the day, the smell of it braising in the oven was enough to get me to reconsider my vegetarianism. But I finally figured out how I wanted to do it on Monday night, and just in time: it’s a freaking icicle out there. It was heavenly, warm and comforting and I dare say, the best antidote to this shivering January. Conversions: The housekeeping bender doesn’t stop! Cupcakes! Chocolate Stout Cake: The Chocolate Stout Cake gets gussied up for Valentines Day in the February issue of Elle. One year ago: Chicken Caesar SaladTwo years ago: Leek and Mushroom Quiche Mushroom Bourguignon Serves 4

Sunset Stuffed Peppers Recipe Bring 2 C. water to a boil. Add 1/2 tsp. salt, then the quinoa. Stir the quinoa into the water, then cover the pan and simmer over low heat until the grains are tender and reveal their spiraled germ, about 15 minutes. Warm half the olive oil in a large skillet. Simmer the peppers in salted water until tender to the touch of a knife but not overly soft, 4 to 5 minutes, and then remove. Drizzle the remaining olive oil over the peppers and bake the peppers until heated through, 20 to 30 minutes. Pan Fried Tofu, Kale, and Stir-Fried Noodles I’m forever combining kale and tofu. I always seem to have both on hand, probably because I love both ingredients. Today, Christmas day, we wanted lunch but certainly couldn’t make a trip to our little (very closed) grocery store. Time to play with kale and tofu again. I’ve been trying to perfect pan-fried tofu. It doesn’t sound like something that would be all that hard, and really, it’s not. Have you ever noticed that your baked tofu firms up a bit when it cools? These noodles are stir fried and only lightly flavored – I made a dipping sauce to go with this dish inspired by the one P.F. The marinade for the tofu is similar for the dipping sauce, but the resulting baked tofu is complimented by the sauce, instead of tasting like more of the same. Pan Fried Tofu, Kale, and Stir-Fried NoodlesServes Two 1 Package Extra/Super Firm Tofu 1 Head Kale, deveined and torn 5 oz. Dipping Sauce 1/4 Cup Soy Sauce or Tamari 1/4 Cup Water 1 Tbs Seasoned Rice Vinegar 1 tsp Mustard 1 tsp Sriracha

Velveeta Chicken Tortilla Bake Recipe My family loves any type of food that has Mexican inspiration. You’ll often find us dining out at a number of local Mexican restaurants, but when we get a craving and don’t feel like getting out, it’s usually either a taco or nacho night. A couple of nights ago I was staring at VELVEETA®, Ro*Tel® and boneless skinless chicken breast and needed to come up with something that would be easy to make and that would appeal to the children. While I was brainstorming, the idea of a casserole type dish came to mind so I decided to go that route. In the end we had a pretty fabulous Velveeta Chicken Tortilla Bake! Seriously y’all, this was quite tasty. Velveeta Chicken Tortilla Bake Author: Crystal @ SimplyBeingMommy.com Recipe type: Main Serves: 6 Ingredients Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees.Saute onion and bell pepper with butter. VELVEETA® and RO*TEL® are hosting an amazing sweepstakesto encourage simple, easy weeknight family meals and entertainment ideas. It's easy to share!

How To Make Homemade Sauerkraut in a Mason Jar Cooking Lessons from The Kitchn When life gives you cabbage, you make sauerkraut — and homemade sauerkraut is a world apart from the stuff that comes from the grocery store. It's crunchy and delightfully sour, perfect for topping a round of beer-braised brats or layering into a big sandwich. Don't worry about needing a special crock or making so much that you'll be eating it for months. Sauerkraut is often one of the first fermentation projects recommended to curious DIY-ers, and with good reason: it's beyond easy to make, it requires very little special equipment, and the results are dependably delicious. How is Sauerkraut Fermented? Sauerkraut is made by a process called lacto-fermentation. Why Should Sauerkraut Be Fermented? Lacto-fermentation has been used for centuries to preserve seasonal vegetables beyond their standard shelf-life. What Do I Need to Make Sauerkraut? At the most basic, all you need is cabbage, salt, and some sort of container to store it while it's fermenting. What Can Go Wrong? Not much!

Over 100 Quick and Easy Recipes - StumbleUpon We Have Preparation and Cooking Times of 30 Minutes or Less The majority of recipes we offer can be both prepared and cooked in 30 minutes or less, from start to finish. A number of them can also be prepared ahead of time and enjoyed later. So you can prepare more than what is needed for a single meal. Our Recipes Allow Flexibility and Adjustments We realize that if our recipes are going to fit your individual tastes, schedule and lifestyle, they can't just dictate exactly which ingredients you need and the exact amount of each one to use. The Recipe Assistant Are you interested in customizing your search for WHFoods recipes? How to Make Multiple Selections To make multiple selections on the "Foods to Include" or "Foods to Exclude" list, hold down the control key (on a PC) or Apple key (on a Mac) and click on the different foods that you would like to choose. Over 100 Quick and Easy Recipes Breakfast Salad Entrees Soups Fish Chicken and Turkey Lean Meat Vegetarian Entrees Side Salad/Dressings

Supercook: recipe search by ingredients you have at home Food - Recipes : Egg fried rice Bacon-wrapped Jalapeno Chicken Bites - StumbleUpon 610K+Add bacon to anything and it will fly off the table. That’s what a caterer once told me and I believe it. Certainly applies here. Whether you’re planning a cookout this weekend or cooking indoors (rain predicted here in Texas), grill up a few of these sizzling treats for a quick appetizer or serve as an entree. If you don’t like hot, leave out the jalapenos or skimp a bit. Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeno Chicken Bites Author: Recipe adapted from Home Cooking with Trisha Yearwood 8 chicken tenders, flattened and cut in two3-ounce package softened cream cheese1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped8 slices bacon, cut in half Dab ½ teaspoon (more or less) of cream cheese on top of each chicken tender. Be sure to wear plastic gloves when handling fresh jalapenos. Crispy Jalapeno Cheese SnacksBacon-Wrapped MeatloafHearty Baked BeansCheesy Jalapeno Mashed Potatoes

Baked Tomato, Garlic, and Basil Bruschetta Bites | PETA.org - StumbleUpon Finger foods are my favorite kind of food—to eat but not to make. That’s because they usually take a bit more work to put together than the full-size versions. Luckily, that’s not the case with these delicious bruschetta bites. They’re bursting with flavor and can be assembled in 15 minutes or less! Bruschetta bites are the perfect edible addition to any gathering, and they’re great to serve at holiday parties. Baked Bruschetta Bites 15 sugar plum tomatoes, diced 12 basil leaves, cut into ribbons 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 Tbsp. onion powder 1 tsp. olive oil 1 tsp. soy sauce 1 tsp. black pepper 1/2 loaf French baguette, thinly sliced Preheat the oven to 350ºF.In a bowl, combine all the ingredients except the bread and mix well. Makes 4 servings

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