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Chef John's Fried Sweet Plantains

Chef John's Fried Sweet Plantains

4.4

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a heavy-duty skillet over high heat. Place 4 to 5 plantain slices in a single layer in the pan and cook until golden brown and tender, 4 to 6 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Repeat with remaining plantain slices.
  2. 2 Sprinkle cooked plantains with salt and drizzle with lime.

By John Mitzewich

Spicy Grilled Broccoli

Spicy Grilled Broccoli

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk together vegetable oil, soy sauce, gochujang, honey, lime juice, soy sauce, and red pepper flakes in a bowl for the sauce.
  2. 2 Preheat an outdoor grill for low heat and lightly oil the grate.
  3. 3 Place broccoli steaks onto hot grill, cover, and cook for 2 minutes. Flip and cook for another 2 minutes.
  4. 4 Flip broccoli steaks again and generously brush on sauce, making sure to coat the stems very well. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes. Flip and brush generously with sauce and cook until stems are still firm, but cooked through, an additional 5 to 7 minutes.

By MommaBean3

Southern Fried Cabbage

Southern Fried Cabbage

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat; add sliced bacon and season with salt and pepper. Cook until bacon is crisp, 5 to 7 minutes.
  3. 3 Add cabbage, onion, and sugar; cook and stir continuously until cabbage and onion are tender, about 5 to 10 minutes.
  4. 4 Serve and enjoy!

By JNADX3

Cottage Cheese Perogies

Cottage Cheese Perogies

4.4

Prep
30 min
Cook
10 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine cottage cheese, egg yolks, and 3/4 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl; set aside.
  2. 2 Whisk flour, remaining 1 teaspoon salt, and baking powder together in a separate bowl. Add cold water and oil; mix or knead into a smooth dough.
  3. 3 Roll dough out on a lightly floured surface; cut into 3-inch circles using a glass, can, or cookie cutter. Place a spoonful of cottage cheese filling onto each circle. Fold in half and pinch edges together to seal.
  4. 4 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Carefully drop pierogies into water; cook until they float, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from water with a slotted spoon; place on a cooling rack set over a baking sheet to drain.

By BRIDY

Mark's Shrimp

Mark's Shrimp

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir mayonnaise and chili sauce together in a large bowl. Add chile-garlic sauce and stir.
  2. 2 Spread cornstarch into a wide dish. Press shrimp into cornstarch to coat in a thin layer.
  3. 3 Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  4. 4 Deep fry shrimp in batches until meat is no longer transparent in the center, about 5 minutes per batch; drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
  5. 5 Combine mayonnaise sauce and shrimp in the large bowl; stir to coat shrimp in sauce.
  6. 6 Line a bowl with lettuce leaves. Pile shrimp into bowl and garnish with green onion to serve.

By Mark

Zippy Zucchini Side Dish

Zippy Zucchini Side Dish

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Combine zucchini, buttermilk baking mix, onion, parmesan cheese, salt, oil, and eggs in a medium-sized mixing bowl; spread mixture into a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Serve warm.

By Susan Sunderman

Copper Pennies

Copper Pennies

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
505 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Bring condensed soup, sugar, vinegar, and oil to a boil in a saucepan. Stir well, remove from the heat, and let cool until needed.
  3. 3 At the same time, bring a large pot of water to a boil; add carrots and boil until just tender, about 10 minutes.
  4. 4 Drain carrots and transfer to a mixing bowl. Add onion, bell pepper, and celery. Pour soup mixture over vegetables and stir until coated. Cover and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight, before serving.

By Donna

Nutty Strawberry Salad

Nutty Strawberry Salad

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
5 min
Total
380 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk vinegar, sugar, oil, paprika, and Worcestershire sauce together in a small bowl until well combined. Cover and refrigerate vinaigrette for at least 6 hours.
  2. 2 Melt butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add almonds; cook until toasted and golden brown. Cool.
  3. 3 Toss romaine, strawberries, and toasted almonds together in a large bowl until well combined; toss with vinaigrette just before serving.

By Trina

Air Fryer Copycat Nacho Fries

Air Fryer Copycat Nacho Fries

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
13 min
Total
18 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) according to manufacturer's instructions.
  2. 2 Stir paprika, chili powder, salt, onion powder, and garlic powder together in a small bowl.
  3. 3 Pour fries into a large bowl. Drizzle vegetable oil over the fries; toss to coat. Sprinkle seasoning mixture over fries; toss until evenly coated.
  4. 4 Place seasoned fries in the basket of the preheated air fryer. Cook for 10 minutes. Shake the basket and cook until crisp; about 3 minutes more.
  5. 5 Meanwhile, heat cheese sauce in a small saucepan over medium heat. Serve as a dipping sauce for the fries.

By Soup Loving Nicole

Sweet Restaurant Slaw

Sweet Restaurant Slaw

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
135 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Combine coleslaw mix and onion in a large bowl.
  3. 3 Whisk salad dressing, sugar, vegetable oil, vinegar, poppy seeds, and salt together in a medium bowl until blended.
  4. 4 Pour dressing over coleslaw mixture and toss to coat. Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.

By Sandi Gregory Johnson

Tangy Coleslaw for Pulled Pork

Tangy Coleslaw for Pulled Pork

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
85 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine cabbage and red onion in a large bowl.
  2. 2 Stir sugar, vinegar, vegetable oil, salt, dry mustard, and celery seed together in a saucepan. Bring to a boil; remove from heat.
  3. 3 Pour sugar and vinegar mixture over the cabbage and red onion. Toss mixture. Let cool, about 10 minutes. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

By Karen Koppy

Vernell's Slaw

Vernell's Slaw

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
3 min
Total
203 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the shredded cabbage into a large glass baking dish or other glass dish. Do not use metal or plastic. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup of white sugar and the salt.
  2. 2 In a separate microwave safe bowl, combine the remaining sugar, oil, vinegar, mustard, celery seed and pepper. Stir to blend in the sugar, then heat until boiling in the microwave, about 3 minutes. Immediately, but carefully pour the boiling mixture over the cabbage. Toss with a wooden or plastic utensil to evenly coat the cabbage.
  3. 3 Let stand out on the counter for several hours, stirring occasionally. Cover and refrigerate. Toss before serving, and serve with a slotted spoon.

By HungryHippo2

Zucchini Patties

Zucchini Patties

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place grated zucchini in a clean kitchen towel or paper towels and squeeze it tightly with your hands to remove excess water.
  2. 2 Place drained zucchini in a medium bowl; add eggs, flour, Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, onion, and salt and stir until well combined.
  3. 3 Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. 4 Scoop tablespoonfuls of zucchini mixture into hot oil and fry, working in batches, until crisp and golden brown, about 2 minutes per side.

By Sherlie A. Magaret

Fried Yellow Squash with Potatoes and Onions

Fried Yellow Squash with Potatoes and Onions

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat until hot; reduce heat to medium. Add potatoes and onion; cook and stir until potatoes are lightly browned and partially cooked, 15 to 20 minutes.
  2. 2 Add squash, butter, paprika, black pepper, garlic powder, salt, and pepper flakes; cook until potatoes are golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes more, flipping occasionally. Serve potato-squash mixture using a slotted spoon.

By Kelly Lee Sevart

Asparagus with Lime and Ginger

Asparagus with Lime and Ginger

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
5 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour about 1 inch of water into the bottom half of a steamer pan set, and place over medium heat. Place the asparagus in the top half of the steamer pan set; steam until tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove the asparagus and arrange on a serving platter.
  2. 2 Whisk the lime juice, lime zest, cilantro, ginger, and sugar together in a bowl; stream the vegetable oil into the mixture while whisking. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle over the asparagus.

By TerryWilson

Easy Apple Cabbage Slaw

Easy Apple Cabbage Slaw

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Toss cabbage, apple, and onions together in a large bowl.
  2. 2 Whisk vinegar, sugar, olive oil, vegetable oil, Dijon mustard, and red pepper flakes together in a saucepan over medium heat; bring dressing to a simmer. Pour hot dressing over cabbage mixture and toss to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until flavors blend and slaw is cold, at least 1 hour.

By Wilhelmina

Oyster Dressing (Stuffing)

Oyster Dressing (Stuffing)

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
50 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 2-quart casserole dish.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add celery and onion; stir until tender, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Mix in bread crumbs and parsley; remove from the heat. Stir in oysters, eggs, salt, poultry seasoning, thyme, and pepper. Add enough reserved oyster liquid to moisten mixture, stirring until well combined.
  4. 4 Transfer to the prepared casserole dish.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until the top is golden, and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Serve warm.

By Stephanie Holt

Cajun Corn and Bacon Maque Choux

Cajun Corn and Bacon Maque Choux

4.7

Prep
30 min
Cook
30 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Cut corn off the cobs by thinly slicing across the tops of the kernels; place in a medium bowl. Cut across the kernels again to release milk from the corn and add this to the bowl. Set aside.
  3. 3 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and green pepper and cook until onion is tender, about 5 to 8 minutes.
  4. 4 Combine corn, tomatoes, and milk with the onion mixture. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 20 minutes longer, stirring frequently to prevent sticking. Do not boil.
  5. 5 Season with salt and cayenne pepper. Lower heat, cover the skillet, and cook, 5 to 10 minutes longer.
  6. 6 Stir in bacon and green onions. Remove from heat and serve.

By Jodi Hanlon

Polenta Fries

Polenta Fries

4.1

Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
160 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large saucepan, combine milk, chicken stock, and butter; bring to rolling boil. Slowly whisk in polenta. Turn down heat to medium-low, and continue cooking and stirring until polenta pulls from edge of pan. Mix in cheese and parsley, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Spread polenta evenly over a cookie sheet, and refrigerate until cold.
  2. 2 Transfer polenta to cutting board and cut into cut 3/4 by 3/4 by 3 1/2 inch sticks.
  3. 3 Heat oil in deep-fryer to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C). Fry polenta sticks in batches until crispy. Place on dry paper towels to drain.

By ALEC1967

Best Vinegar Coleslaw

Best Vinegar Coleslaw

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
5 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Toss cabbage and onion together in a large bowl; set aside.
  3. 3 Combine sugar, vinegar, oil, celery seed, salt, mustard, and pepper in a small saucepan; bring to a boil and simmer, stirring frequently, until sugar is dissolved, about 3 minutes.
  4. 4 Let mixture cool slightly, about 5 minutes, then pour over cabbage mixture; toss well to coat.
  5. 5 Serve and enjoy!

By Christina J

Quick and Easy Kimchi Salad

Quick and Easy Kimchi Salad

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine cabbage and rock salt together in a bowl. Let stand 15 minutes, stirring often. Rinse lightly and drain.
  2. 2 Mix cabbage, carrot, vinegar, vegetable oil, sugar, sesame oil, sesame seeds, cayenne pepper, and salt together in a bowl. Refrigerate until chilled, at least 30 minutes.

By Heather Johnson Carpenter

Best Ever Cowboy Caviar

Best Ever Cowboy Caviar

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine olive oil, vegetable oil, cider vinegar, and sugar in a small saucepan; bring to a boil, remove from heat, and cool to room temperature.
  2. 2 Combine pinto beans, black-eyed peas, corn, onion, celery, bell pepper, and cilantro in a large bowl; drizzle cooled vinaigrette over bean mixture and toss to coat.

By abtomesh

Zucchini Soufflé

Zucchini Soufflé

4.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
60 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Generously grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. 2 Sift flour and baking powder together into a bowl. Mix in eggs and oil, then stir in zucchini and onion. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. 3 Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with paprika and garnish with parsley.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour.

By SARINAW

Mexican Drunken Beans

Mexican Drunken Beans

4.9

Prep
20 min
Cook
120 min
Total
620 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place mayocoba beans in a large bowl with enough cool water to cover by several inches; soak 8 hours to overnight.
  2. 2 Drain beans; rinse thoroughly. Transfer beans to a large stockpot; add enough water to cover beans by several inches. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover the pot, and simmer until beans are soft in centers, about 90 minutes.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes and serrano; simmer until tomatoes slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low; continue cooking until liquid begins to thicken, about 10 minutes more. Remove from heat; set aside.
  4. 4 Cook bacon in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until very crispy, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain using a slotted spoon, leaving drippings in skillet.
  5. 5 Add ham to the same skillet; cook in drippings until browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer to the plate with bacon to drain using a slotted spoon.
  6. 6 Stir tomato mixture, bacon, ham, beer, jalapeños, cilantro, and bouillon granules into cooked beans; season with sea salt. Bring mixture to a simmer; cook until beans are completely softened, about 30 minutes.

By gem

Mom's Zucchini Pancakes

Mom's Zucchini Pancakes

4.9

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Blot grated zucchini with paper towels to remove moisture.
  3. 3 Stir zucchini, eggs, and green onion together in a large bowl. Mix flour, Parmesan cheese, baking powder, salt, and oregano together in a separate bowl; stir into zucchini mixture until batter is just moistened.
  4. 4 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drop rounded spoonfuls of zucchini batter into hot oil; pan-fry until golden, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
  5. 5 Drain zucchini pancakes on a paper towel-lined plate; serve warm.

By Suefood

Tomato Soup

Tomato Soup

4.3

Prep
30 min
Cook
30 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté until onion is tender.
  2. 2 Add carrot and celery; cook until tender, 7 to 9 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in tomatoes, vegetable broth, Worcestershire sauce, salt, thyme, black pepper, and hot sauce; reduce heat to low. Cover Dutch oven; simmer 20 minutes, stirring frequently.

By CORWYNN DARKHOLME

California Coleslaw

California Coleslaw

4.4

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large salad bowl, place the cabbage, onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper and carrot. Combine the vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper and vegetable oil in the bowl with the vegetables. Toss the mixture until the vegetables are fully coated with the marinade.

By Alex

Roasted Pumpkin Soup

Roasted Pumpkin Soup

4.3

Prep
5 min
Cook
55 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place pumpkin, carrots and onions in a baking dish or roasting pan. Drizzle with vegetable oil.
  3. 3 Bake in preheated oven 40 minutes, until soft but not blackened.
  4. 4 In a large pot over medium heat, bring water and bouillon to a boil. Cook potato in simmering water until soft, about 20 minutes.
  5. 5 Combine potato and water with roasted vegetables and puree in a blender or food processor or using an immersion blender until smooth. Return to pot over low heat, and stir in cream, nutmeg, pepper and salt. Heat gently; serve.

By Craig