Why Does Mayonnaise Make Potatoes Extra Crispy? Why does mayonnaise make potatoes so crunchy on the outside and fluffy on the inside? Mayonnaise is an emulsion that’s primarily made up of fats (oil and eggs) plus vinegar and seasonings. Because of this, mayo is thick but still easily spreadable. So, unlike butter or oil, the Continue Reading »
INGREDIENTS 3ounces uncooked rotini pasta (spiral shaped pasta, 1 1/4 cups) 1⁄4cup light sour cream 2tablespoons grated parmesan cheese 1tablespoon reduced-calorie mayonnaise 1tablespoon skim milk 1clove garlic, minced 3⁄4cup fresh broccoli florets 3⁄4cup Italian plum tomato (3 to 4 medium) 1medium carrot, finely shredded (1/2 cup) 1tablespoon chopped fresh basil DIRECTIONS Cook rotini to desired doneness as directed on package. Drain; rinse with cold water until Continue Reading »
INGREDIENTS Nutrition 16ounces barilla plus spaghetti 2cups diagonally sliced fresh snow peas 4cups shredded cooked chicken breasts 1cup red bell pepper, julienned 1⁄2cup green onion, sliced 1tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted 3⁄4cup teriyaki sauce 2tablespoons dark sesame oil salt and pepper, to taste chili oil (optional) DIRECTIONS Cook spaghetti in boiling water for 9 minutes. Add sliced snow peas and cook Continue Reading »
What You’ll Need 4 (4-ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast halves, rinsed and patted dry 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 1 can (14.5-ounce) diced tomatoes with basil, garlic, and oregano 1/2 cup drained, sliced black olives 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon peel 2 cloves garlic, chopped What to Do Coat a medium nonstick skillet with cooking Continue Reading »
Ingredients Ingredient Checklist One 1-pound beef flat iron steak Salt Freshly ground pepper 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 6 garlic cloves, minced 4 scallions, chopped 4 bay leaves, broken into pieces 2 lemons, very thinly sliced Vegetable oil, for brushing Directions Instructions Checklist Step 1 In a glass baking dish, season the steak with salt Continue Reading »
What You’ll Need 1/2 cup barbecue sauce 1 (12-ounce) HALF-FULL can diet lemon-lime soda 1 tablespoon dried basil 2 teaspoons paprika 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 whole (3-1/2-pound) chicken, skin removed What to Do Remove top oven rack. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Add barbecue sauce to half-full Continue Reading »
What You’ll Need 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs 1 large onion, thinly sliced 1 cup barbecue sauce 1/2 cup water 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 (16-ounce) package coleslaw mix 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 4 kaiser or potato rolls, cut in Continue Reading »
Original recipe yields 6 servings Ingredient Checklist 1 teaspoon finely chopped, peeled fresh ginger ⅓ cup rice vinegar ¼ cup orange juice ¼ cup vegetable oil 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil 1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix 2 teaspoons white sugar 1 clove garlic, pressed 1 (8 ounce) package bow tie (farfalle) pasta Continue Reading »
INGREDIENTS 1cup strawberry, sliced (Fresh is best, this is about 100-125grams) 1⁄2cup milk (nonfat or lowfat okay) 1⁄2cup water 1⁄4cup caster sugar (about 50g) or 1/4 cup superfine sugar (about 50g) 1⁄2 – 2⁄3teaspoon vanilla (extract or flavoring to preference) DIRECTIONS Slice up fresh strawberries until you have enough to fill a one cup measure. Add to a blender or food processor, or if Continue Reading »
Ingredients 1 pint heavy cream 1/2 cup butter 2 tablespoons cream cheese 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/4 cup chopped, fresh parsley 8 ounces fettuccine noodles, cooked and drained Instructions In a saucepan over medium heat add butter and cream cheese and stir until melted and smooth. Add garlic powder and Continue Reading »
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