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Strawberry Ice Cream

This Strawberry Ice Cream Recipe is made without eggs, so it's quick and easy. If fresh strawberries are in season, I recommend using those. If not, frozen strawberries work just as well for this homemade strawberry ice cream.

You will need an ice cream maker to make this Strawberry Ice Cream.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes


Ingredients

* 16 oz. frozen strawberries (or 2 cups fresh strawberries, washed and hulled)
* 1 cup granulated sugar
* 1 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
* 2 cups half and half or heavy cream
* 1-1/2 cups whole milk


Preparation

1. Place strawberries, sugar and balsamic vinegar in the work bowl of a food processor, fitted with a metal blade. Puree, leaving some chunks of strawberry.

2. Pour strawberry mixture and remaining ingredients into an ice cream maker. Freeze according to the manufacturer's instructions.



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Mustard Potato Salad Recipe

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Mustard Potato Salad Recipe

Mustard Potato Salad

This Mustard Potato Salad is a favorite among kids and adults alike. I like Yukon gold potatoes for this mustard potato salad recipe, but russet potatoes work fine, too.

Serve this mustard potato salad at your next picnic, potluck or cookout with Bacon Cheeseburgers or Fried Chicken.

Ingredients:

* 2-3 lbs. Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced
* 1 cup mayonnaise
* 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
* 2 Tbsp. sweet pickle relish
* 1 tsp. kosher salt
* 1/2 tsp. freshly-ground black pepper
* 5-6 dashes hot sauce, to taste
* 1/2 cup chopped celery

Preparation:

1. Place potatoes in a heavy saucepan. Cover with water by one inch.

2. Bring to a boil. Cook until potatoes are fork-tender. Drain. You'll want the potatoes to cool quite a bit before making the mustard potato salad.

3. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, mustard, relish, salt, pepper and hot sauce. This is your dressing for the mustard potato salad.

4. Fold in celery and potatoes.

5. Refrigerate until ready to serve.



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Bacon Cheeseburgers Recipe

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Bacon Cheeseburgers Recipe

Bacon Cheeseburgers

For these Bacon Cheeseburgers, the bacon is crumbled and cooked inside the burger. The result is a moist and juicy bacon cheeseburger.

Click here for more tips on Grilling Perfect Burgers.

Ingredients:


* 3 slices pre-cooked bacon
* 1-1/2 pounds 80%-85% lean ground beef
* 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
* 1/4 tsp. freshly-ground black pepper
* 1 tsp. kosher salt
* 1 tsp. canola oil
* 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Preparation:


1. Re-heat bacon according to package directions. Drain and crumble into a large mixing bowl.

2. Prepare grill or heat a grill pan on the stove over medium heat.

3. Add ground beef, garlic powder and black pepper to the crumbled bacon.

4. Using your hands, mix gently, and form into 6 patties, being careful not to press or pack the beef down too much (you will lose moisture that way).

5. Sprinkle the salt over the patties on both sides.

6. Dip a paper towel in the oil, and rub on the grill or grill pan. Add the patties, being careful not to crowd the pan.

7. Cook 3-4 minutes. Flip. Top each burger with shredded cheese. Cook another 3-4 minutes until burgers are cooked through.

Serve on toasted buns.



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Tips for Grilling Burgers

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Tips for Grilling Burgers

Grilling Perfect Burgers is easy if you follow these simple tips:

* Use beef with the right amount of fat. I recommend 80% to 85% lean ground beef. The fat is what makes your burgers juicy.

* I also recommend grass-fed beef, if you can find it (Whole Foods carries it; you can also find it at farmer's markets). Grass-fed beef not only tastes better, it's also leaner and has a better nutritional profile.

* If your ground beef is frozen, thaw completely in the refrigerator before using. Do not try to cook beef from a frozen state.

* To see if your burgers are done, check using an instant-read thermometer. Insert it in the side of the burger through to the middle. Burgers should be cooked to 160 degrees F.

* Color is not an indicator of whether or not your burgers are cooked thoroughly. Burgers that are brown inside may not be cooked to 160 degrees F, and burgers that are cooked through may still be pink inside.

* Handle the beef as little as possible while shaping the burgers. Overhandling results in toughness.

* Form patties that about 3/4-inch thick. Press your thumb in the middle of each patty to prevent it from bulging during cooking.

* Refrigerate your burgers while preparing the grill. Preheat the grill long enough to get it nice and hot, about 15 minutes should do it.

* Season the burgers with salt and pepper on the outside, just before grilling. I recommend Maldon Sea Salt. Its large crystals really bring out the flavor of the burgers. And by seasoning the outside of the burgers, the salt, which enhances the beef's flavor, will hit your mouth first.

* Place the burgers on the grill, and leave them there. Do not press down on the burgers during cooking.

* Flip once, after 3-6 minutes.

* Let your burgers rest at least 5 minutes before serving.



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How to Make Fried Chicken

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How to Make Fried Chicken



How to Make Fried Chicken Step 1 - Gather the Ingredients
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These step-by-step photos will show you how to make Fried Chicken that is crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside.

First, you will need to gather your ingredients. You will need:

* 1 3-lb. chicken, cut up, or 3 lbs. of bone-in chicken pieces
* 1 quart buttermilk
* 1 Tbsp. kosher salt
* 1/4 cup host sauce
* 2-1/2 cups self-rising flour
* peanut oil, canola oil or grapeseed oil for frying




How to Make Fried Chicken Step 2 - Prepare the Buttermilk Marinade
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Whisk together the buttermilk, salt and hot sauce.




How to Make Fried Chicken Step 3 - Add the Chicken
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Add the chicken pieces to the buttermilk marinade, turning with tongs to coat well. Refrigerate 8 to 24 hours.




How to Make Fried Chicken Step 4 - Set Up a Breading Station
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Remove the chicken from the refrigerator. Place the flour in a shallow dish next to the chicken. Place a rack over a baking sheet. Set it next to the flour. This is your breading station.




How to Make Fried Chicken Step 5 - Coat the Chicken with Flour
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Using tongs, lift each piece of chicken out of the buttermilk mixture. Dip into the flour, turning to coat well. Then set on the rack to rest.




How to Make Fried Chicken Step 6 - Let the Chicken Rest
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Let the chicken rest on the rack for 15-20 minutes. This is important, because it helps the batter adhere to the chicken, which will form a crust.





How to Make Fried Chicken Step 7 - Fry the Chicken
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Pour the oil into an electric skillet or a cast iron pot. Bring the oil to 350 degrees.

An electric skillet works well for frying chicken, because it maintains the proper temperature throughout the cooking process. That helps the chicken form a crispy crust without drying out or becoming overcooked.

Fry the chicken 9-10 minutes on each side.




How to Make Fried Chicken Step 8 - Enjoy!
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Transfer the chicken to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Enjoy! ~ How to Make Fried Chicken




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Buttermilk Fried Chicken Recipe

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Buttermilk Fried Chicken Recipe

Buttermilk Fried Chicken

Great Fried Chicken is juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside. The long soak in buttermilk makes this fried chicken perfectly tender on the inside. Letting the chicken rest before frying it gives it that nice crispy crust.

Don't worry about the large amount of hot sauce in this Buttermilk Fried Chicken Recipe. The chicken won't be too spicy. The flavor of this fried chicken is more well-seasoned than spicy.

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Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Refrigeration time: 8 hours
Total Time: 8 hours, 50 minutes


Ingredients

* 1 3 lb.-chicken, cut up or 3 lbs. chicken parts
* 1 quart buttermilk
* 1 Tbsp. kosher salt
* 1/4 cup hot sauce
* 2-1/2 cups self-rising flour
* peanut oil, grapeseed oil or canola oil for frying


Preparation

1. Place chicken in a large non-reactive container. Whisk together buttermilk, salt and hot sauce. Pour over chicken.

2. Cover the chicken and refrigerate 8-24 hours.

3. Place a wire rack over a baking sheet. Dip chicken pieces in flour and set on baking rack. Let the chicken rest 15-20 minutes. This will help the coating adhere to the chicken when it's fried.

4. Heat oil to a temperature of 350 degrees in a large cast iron skillet or electric skillet. An electric skillet works well for this fried chicken recipe, because it maintains the temperature of the oil.

5. Fry the chicken 9-11 minutes on each side, until crispy and cooked through.

6. Drain fried chicken on paper towels.

Serve buttermilk fried chicken warm or cold.



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Maldon Sea Salt

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Maldon Sea Salt

Maldon Sea Salt


The Bottom Line

With Maldon Sea Salt, you can make everything from green beans to watermelon salad taste like it came out of the kitchen of a four-star restaurant for roughly the price of a latte and muffin at Starbucks.

Pros

* Dramatically enhances the flavor of food, especially vegetables.
* Less expensive than typical "gourmet" sea salts.
* Provides a delicately satisfying mouth feel.
* Only need to use a little to get a lot of flavor.

Cons

* Not available in most supermarkets.
* More expensive than regular salt.
* Only to be used as a finishing salt -- not for baking.

Description

* Light, flaky pyramid crystals of sea salt that melt in your mouth.
* Around $6.50 a box.
* Can be purchased in bulk online.
* Available online or at specialty stores like Williams-Sonoma.

Guide Review - Maldon sea salt Will Transform Your Cooking

Every so often, you can add a little something new to a recipe, and whoosh! The difference rocks your world.

Such was the case the first time I tried Maldon sea salt.

A few years ago, Slate magazine did an informal taste test of popular gourmet sea salts. They tested a wide variety of popular salts on everything from a cucumber to pasta sauce, french fries, and plain, on the finger.

Maldon came out on top. With a price of around $6.50 a box, I figured it was worth a try.

I expected it to work well for me, in the way that a new peeler or measuring cup works well. Nice, but nothing to really comment on. I wasn't prepared for how much it would make in the overall flavor of my food.

My family actually commented on how much better my Roasted Green Beans tasted. And once, when I was out, I came home to find my 9-year-old rooting around in my spice cabinet to find the Maldon salt so her plain microwave-baked potato could taste the way I made it taste the night before.

The beauty of Maldon sea salt lies in its size and shape. It's not the typical chunky round crystal of most sea salts. Rather, it is a flaky pyramid. Somehow the extra surface area adds both extra crunch and lightness on the tongue.

And because it is so flavorful, a little goes a long way. A mere 1/2 teaspoon tossed with a pound of cooked broccoli is enough to make a statement.



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Oven Roasted Green Beans Recipe

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Oven Roasted Green Beans

Oven Roasted Green Beans are sweet and tender. Once you've learned how to cook Fresh Green Beans this way, you'll never go back to boiling again. The only thing you need to add to these oven-roasted green beans is a little sea salt.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Yield: 4-6 Servings

Ingredients

* 1-1/2 pounds fresh green beans, washed and trimmed
* 1-2 Tbsp. olive oil
* 1/2 tsp. sea salt, such as Maldon

Preparation

1. Place a rack in the middle of the oven. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.

2. Using your hands, toss fresh green beans with olive oil to make sure they are evenly coated. Spread out in an even layer on a heavy baking sheet or an enameled cast iron pan, such as the Mario Batali pizza pan (yes - this pizza pan works great for roasting).

3. Place on middle rack of oven and roast 10 minutes. Remove from oven and stir. Roast another 10 minutes or until golden brown. Watch carefully to make sure green beans don't burn. They should be well-browned, but not burned.

4. Immediately sprinkle with sea salt and serve.



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Green Beans Recipe

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Green Beans Recipe

Green Beans

Browned butter and walnuts make ordinary Green Beans taste extraordinary. Even people who don't normally like green beans will like this recipe.

If you want to go really gourmet, use high-end sea salt, such as Maldon sea salt. It costs about $6.50 for a box, and it takes this Green Beans Recipe to a whole new level.


Ingredients

* 1 pound fresh green beans, washed and trimmed
* 4 Tbsp. butter
* 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
* 1/2 tsp. kosher salt


Preparation

1. Place washed and trimmed green beans in a gallon-size zip-lock plastic bag. Poke holes in the top with a knife to allow steam to escape.

2. Place the bag in the microwave with the holes facing up. Heat on high 3-6 minutes, until green beans are crisp-tender. Do not overcook. Check at 3 minutes.

3. Heat butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Once melted, turn heat down to medium-low and let butter simmer until it turns brown. Be careful! Butter burns easily, so you will want to watch it, turning heat down if necessary. When the butter starts to give off a nutty aroma, it's ready.

4. Add walnuts to the butter and let cook a minute or two. Add green beans and salt. Toss until well-coated. Cook another minute. Serve immediately.

Makes 4-6 servings.



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Strawberry Spinach Salad Recipe

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Strawberry Spinach Salad

This Strawberry Spinach Salad is one of my favorite ways to enjoy fresh strawberries. Look for glazed pecans in the produce section of your supermarket. If you don't care for spinach, you can always substitute romaine lettuce in this spinach strawberry salad.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

* 10 oz. fresh spinach, washed and patted dry with paper towels
* 1 quart fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
* 1/2 cup glazed pecans (such as Emerald brand)
* 1/2 cup mayonnaise (low-fat is okay)
* 1/4 cup sugar
* 2 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
* kosher salt and freshly-ground black pepper, to taste


Preparation

1. Place spinach, strawberries and pecans in a large salad bowl.

2. Whisk together remaining ingredients. Pour over salad. Toss well.



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Great Salad Recipes

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Great Salad Recipes

Great Salad

Salad Recipe don't have to be just leafy greens tossed with tomatoes. These salad recipes range from classic picnic salads to green salads to hearty salad recipes. All of these easy salad recipes are sweet, crunchy and fresh.


1. Broccoli Salad Recipe

This broccoli salad recipe has it all: sweet raisins, crunchy almonds, creamy cheese and crisp bacon. And it's all tossed in a sweet and creamy dressing the kids will adore.


2. Mustard Potato Salad Recipe

This is one of those easy salad recipes you'll find yourself making all summer long. Creamy, sweet (thanks to the pickle relish) and tangy, this potato salad goes great with burgers, chicken, sandwiches, ribs, really anything!


3. Strawberry Spinach Salad Recipe

Sweet, juicy strawberries and glazed walnuts brighten up spinach in this sweet salad recipe that tastes great when strawberries are in season.


4. Italian Pasta Salad Recipe


This Italian pasta salad recipe has all the flavors you've come to love about Italian food: zucchini, red pepper, marinated artichokes, black olives and Parmesan cheese. Tossed with elbow pasta and a garlic ranch dressing it's a snap to prepare, too.


5. Ramen Noodle Cole Slaw Recipe

This is one of those easy salad recipes that's guaranteed to be a hit with the kids. Crispy and crunchy, this coleslaw is perfect for picnics and barbecues.


6. Waldorf Salad Recipe

This easy salad recipe has a secret ingredient: fresh chopped mint. It makes it just a little different from the typical Waldorf salad recipe.


7. Chinese Chicken Salad Recipe

Rotisserie chicken breast, bagged lettuce greens and bottled Asian salad dressing make this easy salad recipe a snap to prepare. Sweet mandarin oranges, almonds and chow mein noodles add great flavor to this hearty salad.


8. Seven Layer Salad Recipe

With lots of kid-pleasing flavors, this easy salad recipe makes an appearance at lots of parties and potlucks in our house.


9. Mexican Pasta Salad Recipe

This easy salad recipe has lots of hearty Mexican flavors, including black beans, red bell pepper, Mexican cheese and jicama for added crunch.


10. Broccoli Slaw Recipe

This crunchy broccoli slaw recipe makes a great side salad for parties, picnics and barbecues. It has a sweet and creamy dressing that appeals to kids and adults alike.



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Broccoli Salad Recipe

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Broccoli Salad Recipe

Broccoli Salad

This Broccoli Salad Recipe artfully combines the flavors of sweet, salty and crunchy. Unlike some broccoli raisin salads, which use raw broccoli, this one blanches the broccoli briefly before tossing into the salad. The result is a more tender broccoli salad recipe.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes


Ingredients

* 5 strips bacon
* 5 cups broccoli florets, chopped into bite-sized pieces
* 1/2 cup slivered almonds (toasted, if desired)
* 1/2 cup raisins
* 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
* 1/4 cup diced red onion
* 1 cup mayonnaise
* 2 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
* 2 Tbsp. sugar


Preparation

1. Fry bacon until crisp. Drain.

2. Fill a 3-quart saucepan three-quarters of the way full. Bring to a boil. While water is heating, fill a large bowl with ice and cold water.

3. Add broccoli to boiling water and cook for 1 minute. Immediately drain and plunge into ice water.

4. Drain and transfer to a salad bowl. Add almonds, raisins, cheese, and onion.

5. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, vinegar and sugar. Pour over broccoli mixture and toss well.

6. Mix in half of the bacon. Crumble the remaining bacon over the top of the salad just before serving.



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Green Salad with Apples and Nuts Recipe

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Green Salad with Apples and Nuts Recipe


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Green Salad with Apples and Nuts Recipe

Green Salad with Apples and Nuts

This Green Salad Recipe starts with bagged lettuce and has all the flavors of a fruit and nut salad that kids really like -- chopped apples, hazelnuts, cheese. Sweet and Sour Meatballs or Vegetable Lasagna make perfect partners for this Apples Salad Recipe.


Ingredients

* 1 16 oz. bag pre-washed salad greens (such as romaine, radicchio, butter lettuce)
* 1 large Granny Smith apple, peeled and diced
* 3/4 cup chopped hazelnuts
* 2 oz. gruyere or swiss cheese, diced
* 1/2 bottle raspberry vinaigrette dressing


Preparation

1. Wash and dry salad greens. Place in a large salad bowl.

2. Add chopped apple, hazelnuts and cheese. Toss well.

3. Just before serving, toss with raspberry vinaigrette dressing.

Serves 4-6.



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Vegetable Lasagna Recipe

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Vegetable Lasagna Recipe

Vegetable Lasagna

Vegetable Lasagna Recipe often require you to make a bechamel (white) sauce. Not this one. It is easy, because you just saute the vegetables, then stir in jarred or Spaghetti Sauce.

Serve this Vegetable Lasagna with Caesar salad and Garlic bread.
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour, 25 minutes


Ingredients

* 2 Tbsp. olive oil
* 1/2 cup chopped onion
* 3 cloves garlic, minced
* 1/2 cup diced green pepper
* 1/2 cup diced red pepper
* 1/2 cup diced zucchini
* 8 oz. sliced mushrooms
* 2 26 oz. jars spaghetti sauce or 6 cups homemade spaghetti sauce
* kosher salt and black pepper to taste
* 15 oz. part-skim ricotta cheese
* 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
* 1 cup shredded asiago cheese
* 12 oven-ready lasagna noodles, such as Ronzoni or Barilla
* 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
* 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese


Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

2. Heat olive oil in a large (12- or 14-inch) skillet over medium heat. Add onions, garlic and peppers. Saute several minutes until vegetables start to soften.

3. Add zucchini and mushrooms. Saute 2-3 more minutes until the vegetables have released most of their water. Stir in spaghetti sauce.

4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let the sauce simmer about 7-10 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings.

5. In a medium bowl, mix ricotta cheese, eggs and asiago cheese together. Set aside.

6. Spoon about 3/4 cup of the vegetable sauce into the bottom of a 9 x 13 pan. Top with four lasagna noodles, going crosswise. It's okay if they overlap. Top with 1/2 of the ricotta mixture, the Parmesan cheese and 1/3 of the sauce.

7. Top with four more lasagna noodles, the remaining ricotta mixture, 1 cup of the shredded mozzarella cheese and 1/3 of the sauce. Top with the remaining lasagna noodles and remaining spaghetti sauce. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella over the spaghetti sauce.

8. Cover with aluminum foil, and bake 30 minutes. Remove foil, and bake another 10-20 minutes until golden and bubbly. Let vegetable lasagna rest 15 minutes before cutting.



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Sweet and Sour Meatballs Recipe

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Sweet and Sour Meatballs Recipe

Sweet and Sour Meatballs

These Sweet and Sour Meatballs are easy to prepare and always a hit with the kids. Although this recipe calls for the sweet and sour meatballs to be prepared on the stove, you can certainly use the Crockpot instead. Just brown the meatballs first, whisk together the sauce ingredients and toss them in the Crockpot together. Set it on low for 8 hours or high for 3 hours, and you're all set to go.


Ingredients

* 1 large egg
* 1/2 cup bread crumbs
* 1 tsp. garlic powder
* 1 lb. ground beef
* kosher salt and pepper
* 1-1/4 cups water
* 2 Tbsp. cornstarch
* 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce
* 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
* 1/4 cup ketchup
* 1 Tbsp. minced garlic
* 1/4 cup crushed pineapple
* 1/2 cup brown sugar
* 2 Tbsp. olive oil


Preparation

1. In a large bowl, whisk egg. Stir in bread crumbs and garlic powder. Add ground beef, salt and pepper.

2. Form into meatballs. Set aside.

3. Whisk together the water and cornstarch. Stir in the teriyaki sauce, vinegar, ketchup, garlic, pineapple and brown sugar. Set aside.

4. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add meatballs. Brown on all sides.

5. Pour teriyaki sauce mixture into a 3-quart saucepan. Heat on medium-high.

6. Add browned meatballs to the sauce. Reduce heat to medium-low, and let simmer 30 minutes.

Serve with hot rice.



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Apple Pecan Coleslaw Recipe

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Apple Pecan Coleslaw Recipe


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Apple Pecan Coleslaw Recipe

Apple Pecan Coleslaw

Coleslaw Recipe aren't normally worth talking about. Indeed, the average cole slaw can be pretty bland. Not this one. This Apple Pecan Coleslaw Recipe gets added zip from tart granny smith apples, a honey sour cream dressing and crunchy pecans.


Ingredients

For the Dressing:
* 1/2 cup low-fat or non-fat sour cream
* 2 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
* 1 Tbsp. honey
* zest and juice of one orange (or Meyer lemon)
* 1/2 tsp. - 2 tsp. hot sauce (depending on how hot you like it)
* kosher salt and pepper, to taste

For the Coleslaw:
* 1 16 oz. package shredded cole slaw mix (cabbage)
* 2 medium Granny Smith apples, diced
* 2 radishes
* 1 large carrot
* 1/2 cup chopped pecans


Preparation

1. In a large serving bowl, whisk together the sour cream, Dijon mustard, honey, orange zest, orange juice and hot sauce.

2. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

3. Dump cole slaw mix right on top of dressing mixture.

4. Add diced apples.

5. With a food chopper, food processor, or knife, mince the radishes and carrot. Add to slaw.

6. Just before serving, add pecans and toss well.



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Chicken Quesadillas Recipe

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Chicken Quesadillas Recipe

Chicken Quesadillas

Got leftover chicken? Try making these super easy chicken quesadillas. With just four ingredients, this Chicken Quesadillas Recipe is a snap to prepare. Serve these Chicken Quesadillas with Tomato Salsa, Sour Cream and Guacamole.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes



Ingredients

* 2 tsp. canola oil, divided
* 4 10-inch flour tortillas
* 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
* 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese


Preparation

1. Heat 1 tsp. of the oil in a large frying pan over medium heat.

2. While the pan is heating, assemble the Quesadillas. Sprinkle 1/2 cup of chicken over half of each tortilla. Top with 1/2 cup of cheese. Fold in half.

3. Place one quesadillas at a time in the skillet. Let it cook 2 minutes until golden brown on one side.

4. Flip with tongs. Cook another 2 minutes until cheese is melted and the quesadillas is brown on the other side. Remove to a plate.

5. Repeat with remaining quesadillas.

Serve quesadillas warm with Salsa, Sour Cream and Guacamole.



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Tomato Salsa Recipe

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Tomato Salsa Recipe

Tomato Salsa

Tomato Salsa is full of vitamins, antioxidants and minerals kids need. But shhh...you don't have to tell them this salsa is healthy.

Serve this Salsa with tortilla chips, Enchiladas, burritos or your favorite Quesadillas. The best thing about this Salsa Recipe is you can make it up to a day in advance, and it will still taste great.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes


Ingredients

* 1 28 oz. can diced San Marzano tomatoes, undrained
* 1 Tbsp minced garlic (or 1 clove, finely chopped)
* 1/2 cup chopped red onion
* juice of 2 limes
* 1-2 large serrano chili peppers, seeded and finely diced
* kosher salt and pepper to taste
* 1/2 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro


Preparation

1. Stir together the tomatoes, garlic, onion, limes and chili peppers.

2. Add salt and pepper to taste. (Add a little, taste, and add more if necessary).

3. Stir in half the cilantro. Top with remaining cilantro.

Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.



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Queso Fresco Soup Recipe

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Queso Fresco Soup

Rich in texture and flavor, this soup is best served as a main dish. Queso Fresco translates as "fresh cheese" and is essentially a mild, soft and crumbly cheese without a rind. It is ideal for soup because it becomes soft but doesn't melt and lose its shape.

Queso Fresco Soup Recipe serves four.

Ingredients

* 1 Tbsp butter
* 1 minced garlic clove
* 16 oz frozen spinach
* 2 cups loosely packed fresh basil leaves
* 1 package (12oz) queso fresco
* 1 12oz can evaporated milk
* 6 cups beef, chicken or vegetable broth
* 1 1/2 cups dried mini-penne or macaroni noodles
* 1 cup frozen corn
* 1 cup frozen peas
* 2 cups sliced crimini mushrooms

Preparation

In a saucepan melt butter and saute garlic until just brown. Add spinach and basil and cook until spinach is soft. While Spinach is cooking, cut the queso fresco cheese into small cubes.

In a food processor or blender, pulse spinach and basil for 30 seconds. Add half of the cheese. Pulse for another 30 seconds then slowly add evaporated milk. Blend until creamy; about 1 minute.

In a deep saucepan bring broth to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes. Add corn, peas and mushrooms. With the lid on cook a few minutes more until mushrooms are soft.

Remove the soup from heat and add spinach puree and remaining cheese cubes. Let soup sit for 10-20 minutes and add salt to taste. Gently re-warm and serve.



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Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas Recipe

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Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas Recipe


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Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas

The nice thing about Chicken Enchiladas is that just about everyone likes them. Plus, you can make this Chicken Enchiladas Recipe in advance and store it, cooked and tightly wrapped, in the fridge or freezer.

Once you learn how to make these Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas, you can vary the ingredients to suit your taste. Try this recipe with Tomato Salsa or Queso Fresco (Mexican cheese) for a change of pace.

Yield: 6 Servings of Chicken Enchiladas

Ingredients

* 15 corn tortillas
* 3 cups shredded cooked chicken
* 1 cup sour cream
* 2-1/2 cups green tomatillo salsa from a jar (such as Trader Joe's or Frontera)
* 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend (cheddar and Monterey Jack)
* chopped avocado, lettuce and tomatoes, for garnish (optional)

Preparation

1. Place 2-3 tortillas between two slightly moist paper towels. Microwave on high 30 seconds. Repeat with remaining tortillas. Set aside.

2. Mix shredded chicken and sour cream together in a bowl. Set aside.

3. Place about 1/2 cup of the Salsa in the bottom of the prepared pan. Top with 3-4 tortillas, overlapping if necessary.

4. Top with shredded chicken mixture. Top with about 1 cup of the salsa, and 1 cup of the cheese.

5. Repeat layers, ending with the cheese.

6. Cover with aluminum foil, and bake 25 minutes. Remove foil, and bake another 5-10 minutes until the cheese is melted and the casserole is bubbly.

7. Let the enchiladas rest 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped avocado, lettuce and tomatoes, if desired



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