Wednesday, May 6, 2015

Chinese Chicken Pasta Salad with Sesame Dressing

Chinese Chicken Pasta Salad with Sesame Dressing


INGREDIENTS



  • 2 cups chicken, cooked and chopped
  • 3 cups chopped romaine lettuce
  • 6 ounce rotini pasta, (about 2 cups) cooked and cooled
  • 1 cup chopped red cabbage
  • ½ cup red onion, chopped
  • ½ cup shredded carrots
  • ¼ cup roasted almonds
  • ⅓ cup chow mein noodles
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • Sesame Dressing:
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 6 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 Tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 1 Tablespoon Soy Sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon sesame seeds
  • ½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt


See full instructions : www.therecipecritic.com

Tuesday, May 5, 2015

Spiced Pear Upside Down Cake

Spiced Pear Upside Down Cake

Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup butter 
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 pears, peeled
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 package (15.25 ounces) yellow cake mix
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/3 cup softened butter
  • 3 eggs
See full instructions on: lovegrowswild.com

Cinnamon-Sugar Streusel Baked French Toast

Cinnamon-Sugar Streusel Baked French Toast


Ingredients:


French Toast 


  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup Silk Cashewmilk (I used Unsweetened; Original or another milk may be substituted)
  • 1/4  cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tablespoons molasses (light or dark okay)
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • about 12 slices bread, diced into 1-inch cubes (I used half white-whole wheat and half grainy whole-wheat; amount of bread will vary based on type and how fresh or soft it is)


Streusel 


  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • confectioners' sugar, optional for garnishing
  • about 1/4 cup dried cranberries, optional for garnishing
  • maple syrup, optional for serving


See full instructions : www.averiecooks.com

Monday, May 4, 2015

SWEET PEA & RICOTTA CROSTINI

SWEET PEA & RICOTTA CROSTINI


INGREDIENTS



  • 1 baguette (sliced thin on a diagonal)
  • 4 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 (10 oz.) package frozen peas, thawed
  • 1/2 cup ricotta (I used low-fat)
  • 1 scallion (green onion), cut into 1" pieces
  • 1 ounce Parmesan, cut into pieces (plus more grated Parmesan for topping)
  • one squeeze of fresh lemon juice (optional)
  • salt and pepper


See full instructions : www.gimmesomeoven.com

BAILEY'S CHOCOLATE COOKIES

BAILEY'S CHOCOLATE COOKIES


INGREDIENTS


1 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla extract
2 2/3 cups flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. instant coffee powder (optional)
8 Tbsp. Irish Cream (I prefer Bailey's)
1 cup white chocolate chips

See full instructions : www.gimmesomeoven.com

Sunday, May 3, 2015

French Onion Dip Sticks

French Onion Dip Sticks

Ingredients:
  • 6 slices sandwich bread
  • 6 slices swiss cheese, cut in half diagonally
  • 6 slices provolone cheese, cut in half
  • ½ stick unsalted butter, divided
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 2 large onions, sliced
  • 1 can beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons white wine (optional)
  • ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
  • salt and pepper, to taste

See full instructions on: hostthetoast.com