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Creating a festive treat has never been more fun

Recipes / America's Test Kitchen /

We started our slice-and-bake mocha-peppermint cookie dough with melted rather than softened butter. This allowed us to skip the usual creaming step and simply stir in the sugar along with an egg yolk and peppermint extract.

A little baking powder opened up tiny air pockets in the dough and kept it from being too dense. The yolk’s proteins ...Read more

Morning Melody Avocado and Egg Toast

Recipes / 5 Ingredients or Less /

Embrace the morning with a Morning Melody Avocado and Egg Toast. The combination of creamy avocado, runny egg, and crunchy toast sings a melody as delightful as the morning chorus.

Ingredients 1 slice of bread 1/2 avocado 1 egg Salt and pepper to taste Chili flakes (optional)Instructions Toast the bread until golden ...Read more

Brisk Bruschetta

This speedy take on the classic Italian Bruschetta is a perfect starter for any meal. It's a vibrant blend of fresh tomatoes, basil, and garlic atop crunchy bread slices.

Ingredients: 4 slices of baguette 2 tomatoes 1 clove garlic A handful of fresh basil 2 tbsp olive oil Salt and pepper to tasteInstructions: Toast ...Read more

Plan Z Fudge Cake

Recipes / Recipes by Zola /

Hints for Traveling on a Diet

One of my husband’s favorite sayings is “Don’t fuel your body where you fuel your car.” Remember how you used to run in and grab a packet of those peanut butter crackers and a Diet Coke? Maybe you even added a bag of licorice strands?

Well, if you want to maintain your weight, I suggest you not do ...Read more

Whispering Pines Pesto Pasta

Recipes / 5 Ingredients or Less /

Taste the freshness of the forest with Whispering Pines Pesto Pasta. The aroma of basil and the tanginess of Parmesan cheese in the pesto sauce bring the whispers of the pines to your dinner table.

Ingredients 200g pasta 1 cup fresh basil leaves 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup olive oil 2 cloves garlicInstructions ...Read more

Grand Greek Tzatziki Dip

Recipes / 3 Ingredients or Less /

Dive into the refreshing flavors of the Mediterranean with this classic Greek dip. Grand Greek Tzatziki Dip is perfect for a sunny afternoon snack.

Ingredients Greek yogurt Cucumber GarlicInstructions Grate the cucumber and squeeze out excess water.

Mix with Greek yogurt and minced garlic.

This dip is a ...Read more

Charming Chicken Soup

Recipes / 3 Ingredients or Less /

Cosy up with this comforting and simple meal. Charming Chicken Soup is like a warm hug in a bowl, a soothing blend of familiar flavors.

Ingredients Chicken broth Noodles CarrotsInstructions Boil the chicken broth in a pot.

Add the noodles and sliced carrots.

Cook until the noodles are tender.

Like a...Read more

Dessert -- Apple Apricot Pie

Recipes / ArcaMax Chef /

1 9-inch pie crust
4 fresh apricots, cored and sliced
3 Granny Smith apples, cored and sliced
Three quarters cup sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
3 Tbsp. flour
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
One half tsp. nutmeg

Crumb topping

Two thirds cup flour
1 tsp. cinnamon
One quarter cup brown sugar
2 Tbsp. ...Read more

Main Course -- Shrimp Stir-Fry

Recipes / ArcaMax Chef /

One quarter cup olive oil
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp. paprika
1 tsp. ground cumin
Juice from 1 orange
1 Tbsp. orange zest
1 Tbsp. lemon zest
3 pounds shrimp, peeled
Juice of 1 lemon
One third cup cilantro, finely chopped

Heat oil in a skillet, add garlic and stir-fry until garlic begins ...Read more

Salad -- Watercress and Endive Salad with Orange Vinaigrette

Recipes / ArcaMax Chef /

3 cups watercress, washed with large stems removed
3 cups Endive, washed and sliced
1 cucumber, sliced
1 tomato, chopped
1 red onion, sliced
One quarter cup white wine vinegar
One third cup fresh orange juice
Two thirds cup olive oil
One half tsp. dry mustard
1 tsp. dried tarragon
Salt ...Read more

Appetizer -- Chicken Sate

Recipes / ArcaMax Chef /

2 pounds boneless chicken cut into 1 inch pieces
One third cup orange juice
3 Tbsp. soy sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 Tbsp. Sesame oil
2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
One half tsp. ground ginger

Combine all ingredients and allow chicken to marinate for several hours or overnight. Place chicken on skewers ...Read more

Dessert -- Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Recipes / ArcaMax Chef /

2 cup rolled oats
1 cup all-purpose flour
Two thirds cup whole-wheat flour
1 Tsp. ground nutmeg
1 Tsp. ground cinnamon
One half tsp. salt
One half tsp. baking soda
1 cup brown sugar
4 oz. cream cheese, softened
One quarter cup molasses
One quarter cup canola oil
One half cup ...Read more

Main Course -- Ginger Chicken

Recipes / ArcaMax Chef /

One half cup chicken broth
One quarter cup soy sauce
2 Tbsp. sugar
One half cup water
2 tsp. vegetable oil
1 Tbsp fresh ginger, grated
6 boneless chicken breasts

In a saucepan, heat chicken broth, soy sauce, sugar, and water until boiling. Reduce heat to low and simmer. Meanwhile, in a skillet heat oil and ...Read more

Appetizer -- Bruschetta with Tomatoes and Kalamata Olives

Recipes / ArcaMax Chef /

1 large loaf Italian Bread
1 clove garlic, minced
8 ripe plum tomatoes, chopped
One third cup Kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
One quarter cup fresh parsley, chopped
One quarter cup olive oil
2 tsp. ground oregano
Salt and pepper to taste

Slice bread loaf in half lengthwise. Place bread on a baking ...Read more

Dessert -- Streusel Pie

Recipes / ArcaMax Chef /

Filling:
1 prepared 9-inch pie crust
2 29-oz. cans of sliced peaches, drained
One third cup all-purpose flour
One half cup powdered sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon

Topping:
Three quarters cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp. cinnamon
One half cup brown sugar
One third cup butter

Combine filling ingredients ...Read more

Main Course -- Schnitzel Paniert

Recipes / ArcaMax Chef /

4 very thinly sliced pork steaks
2 eggs
One half cup milk
1 cup flour
1 tsp. black pepper
One half tsp. paprika
Peanut oil for deep-frying

Preheat oil in deep fryer to medium heat. Make a wash by blending well the eggs and milk. Mix flour, pepper and paprika and place this on a sheet of waxed paper. Dip the...Read more

Appetizer -- Beef Stuffed With Cream Cheese

Recipes / ArcaMax Chef /

One half pound thin sliced roast beef
8 oz. cream cheese, softened
1 clove garlic, minced
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
One half tsp. seasoned salt
1 Tbsp. prepared horseradish

Combine all ingredients except roast beef in a small bowl and mix well. Spread mixture over each slice of roast beef and roll up. Place seam side ...Read more

Dessert -- Peach and Macaroon Cobbler

Recipes / ArcaMax Chef /

3 cups fresh peaches, sliced
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
20 almond macaroons, crumbled
One quarter cup flour
1 cup sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 egg
One quarter cup butter, melted

Place peaches in a greased 10 x 6 baking dish. Sprinkle with lemon juice followed by macaroons. Combine flour, sugar and cinnamon ...Read more

Main Course -- Crab Cakes

Recipes / ArcaMax Chef /

2 pounds backfin crabmeat
2 eggs, beaten
2 Tbsp. mayonnaise
2 Saltine crackers, crushed.
1 Tbsp. dry mustard
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
2 tsp. Old Bay seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste
2 Tbsp. olive oil
2 Tbsp. butter

Carefully pick through crab meat to ...Read more

Appetizer -- Oyster Spinach Bisque

Recipes / ArcaMax Chef /

1 10-oz. package frozen chopped spinach, cooked and drained
One half cup butter
1 sweet onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 pint select oysters, drained
2 chicken bouillon cubes dissolved in 1/3-cup hot water
2 cups light cream
One third cup flour
1 Tbsp. dry sherry
Salt and ...Read more

 

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