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Homemade Refrigerator Pickles

Homemade Refrigerator Pickles

4.6

Prep
25 min
Cook
15 min
Total
1480 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Inspect several canning jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water until needed. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.
  3. 3 Bring vinegar, sugar, and salt to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Boil until sugar dissolves, about 10 minutes.
  4. 4 Place cucumbers, onions, and bell peppers into a large glass mixing bowl. Pour brine over top and toss vegetables for several minutes.
  5. 5 Transfer vegetables and brine to the sterilized jars; don't worry if the brine doesn't cover the vegetables. Refrigerate for 1 to 4 days before eating.

By dcbeck46

Mushroom Cheddar Batter Bread

Mushroom Cheddar Batter Bread

4.7

Prep
25 min
Cook
50 min
Total
105 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  2. 2 Combine flour, baking powder, salt, and garlic powder together in a small bowl. Set aside. Whisk together butter and eggs until well combined, then stir in the flour mixture. Fold in the onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, Cheddar cheese, and mushrooms. Mix well, the batter will be stiff. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 50 minutes to 1 hour. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.

By Cat Lady Cyndi

Magaricz

Magaricz

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
40 min
Total
120 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place eggplant in a colander, lightly salt, and leave to drain for about 45 minutes.
  2. 2 Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add eggplant, red and green bell peppers, onion, and carrot; stir to coat. Reduce heat to low, and cook for 40 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until mixture resembles the consistency of coarse jam. Season to taste with salt and red pepper flakes.
  3. 3 Cover, and chill at least 1 hour. Serve chilled as a condiment with your favorite bread or crackers.

By Karen Cooke

Pickled Squash

Pickled Squash

4.7

Prep
30 min
Cook
25 min
Total
295 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine squash, onions, and bell pepper in a large aluminum-free pot; cover with salt. Set aside to release liquid, stirring occasionally, 2 hours.
  2. 2 Bring sugar, vinegar, mustard seeds, turmeric, and celery seeds to a boil in a medium saucepan. Strain and discard solids from briny liquid; pour liquid over salted vegetables in the pot. Set aside for 2 hours more.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, inspect four (1-pint) jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water until pickled squash is ready. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.
  4. 4 Bring vegetable mixture to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, about 5 minutes.
  5. 5 Pack vegetable mixture into hot, sterilized jars, filling to within ¼ inch of tops. Run a clean knife or thin spatula around insides of jars to remove any air bubbles. Wipe rims with a moist paper towel to remove any residue. Top with lids and screw rings on tightly.
  6. 6 Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars 2 inches apart into the boiling water using a holder. Pour in more boiling water to cover jars by at least 1 inch. Bring to a rolling boil, cover, and process for 10 minutes.
  7. 7 Remove jars from the stockpot; set aside, several inches apart, and cool. Once cool, press centers of lids with a finger to ensure lids do not move up or down. Remove rings for storage and store in a cool, dark area.

By TAXIDERMYCHICK

Bread and Butter Pickles

Bread and Butter Pickles

4.8

Prep
60 min
Cook
30 min
Total
270 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix cucumbers, onions, green bell peppers, garlic, and salt together in a large bowl. Allow to stand approximately 3 hours.
  2. 2 Mix sugar, cider vinegar, mustard seed, turmeric, celery seed, and whole cloves together in a large saucepan; bring to a boil over high heat.
  3. 3 Drain any liquid from the cucumber mixture. Stir cucumbers into the boiling vinegar mixture. Remove from heat shortly before the combined mixture comes to a boil.
  4. 4 Transfer into sterile screw-top jars; seal and chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
  5. 5 Enjoy!

By David

Best-Ever Texas Caviar

Best-Ever Texas Caviar

4.7

Prep
25 min
Cook
5 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Mix together black beans, pinto beans, white corn, green chiles, red and green bell peppers, red onion, jalapeño pepper, and cilantro in a large bowl.
  3. 3 Combine rice vinegar, olive oil, sugar, and garlic powder in a pan. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat. Let cool for at least 10 minutes.
  4. 4 Pour dressing over bean mixture; toss to coat.

By Cassie Cooper

Muffin Tin Pizza Frittatas

Muffin Tin Pizza Frittatas

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. 2 Add a drizzle of olive oil in a pan over high heat. Once hot, add the sausage and cook, breaking it up as it browns, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the chopped peppers and cook until soft, about 5 minutes more. Remove from heat and let cool.
  3. 3 In a large bowl, beat the eggs, Parmesan, hot sauce, salt, and pepper. Add the cooked sausage and peppers. Spray a 12-cup muffin tin with olive oil cooking spray. Pour the egg mixture into the muffin tin.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
  5. 5 Meanwhile, in another skillet, heat the remaining olive oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic, onion, and oregano and cook, stirring, for 2 to 3 minutes. Add tomatoes and simmer to thicken, about 10 minutes.
  6. 6 Remove mini frittatas from the oven. Top each with a spoonful of the sauce and a sprinkle of mozzarella cheese. Reserve the remaining sauce for serving. Continue baking to melt the cheese, 5 minutes more. Top with parsley and basil.

By Rachael Ray Every Day

Famous Meatballs

Famous Meatballs

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
130 min
Total
140 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour pineapple chunks with juice into a saucepan. Mix in green bell pepper, brown sugar, cornstarch, soy sauce, and lemon juice; stir until sugar and cornstarch dissolve.
  2. 2 Bring mixture to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Place meatballs in a slow cooker; pour pineapple mixture over meatballs.
  4. 4 Cook on Medium for 2 hours, stirring every 30 minutes.

By loves2bake

Caribbean Jerk Stir-Fry

Caribbean Jerk Stir-Fry

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir bell pepper and onion in hot oil until slightly tender, 5 to 7 minutes; transfer onto a plate and set aside.
  2. 2 Add chicken to the same skillet and season with jerk seasoning; cook and stir until chicken is cooked through and no longer pink inside.
  3. 3 Return bell peppers and onions to the skillet and pour in plum sauce; toss to combine. Cook until peppers and onions are heated through, 3 to 5 minutes. Sprinkle with soy sauce and chopped peanuts to serve.

By Clifford Randall Lyde

Sweet and Sour Pasta Salad

Sweet and Sour Pasta Salad

4.3

Prep
25 min
Cook
10 min
Total
755 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook seashell pasta at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. 2 Mix pasta, cucumbers, onion, green bell pepper, and pimento peppers in a large bowl.
  3. 3 Whisk tomato soup, sugar, vinegar, and oil together in a bowl until smooth; pour over pasta mixture. Stir to coat. Refrigerate 12 to 24 hours before serving, stirring occasionally.

By misty

Asian Ground Beef and Pepper Saute

Asian Ground Beef and Pepper Saute

4.2

Prep
15 min
Cook
40 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a medium saucepan, bring the rice and water to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes.
  2. 2 In a skillet over medium heat, cook and stir the ground beef until evenly browned. Drain, and set aside.
  3. 3 Heat the olive oil in the skillet over medium heat. Stir in the red bell pepper, green bell pepper, parsley, garlic and ginger. Season with red pepper, salt, and pepper. Cook and stir until tender.
  4. 4 Return the beef to the skillet. Mix in the beef stock, soy sauce, chile paste, and Worcestershire sauce. Cook and stir until thickened and heated through. Serve over the cooked rice.

By amanda1432

Vegan Green Lentil Curry

Vegan Green Lentil Curry

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook onion, bell pepper, and garlic until soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in garam masala, curry powder, cumin, and turmeric; cook until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add tomatoes, bring to a simmer, and cook for 5 minutes. Add lentils and stir well. Simmer for 10 minutes, but do not bring to a boil.

By missjazzcullen

Sara's Sweet and Sour Chicken

Sara's Sweet and Sour Chicken

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Blend reserved pineapple juice, soy sauce, vinegar, and brown sugar in a large saucepan over medium-low heat; mix in flour, and stir until thickened.
  2. 2 Stir bell peppers, celery, and water chestnuts into the saucepan. Mix in chicken. Cook and stir until heated through. Stir in the pineapple chunks before serving.

By Sara

Spaghetti Napolitan (Naporitan)

Spaghetti Napolitan (Naporitan)

4.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
25 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Fill an 8-quart stock pot half-full of water and bring to a boil. Add spaghetti and salt; cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain and return pasta to the stock pot.
  2. 2 Melt butter in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add onion; saute until soft, about 5 minutes. Add mushrooms and bell pepper; continue to saute until lightly browned. Stir in sausages and cook until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in ketchup, tonkatsu sauce, and cream; stir well. Season with salt and pepper. Cook until sauce thickens a little, 1 to 2 minutes.
  3. 3 Pour sauce over the spaghetti in the stock pot. Mix well with tongs. Divide among serving bowls and serve immediately.

By hahna

Garlic Pepper Seitan

Garlic Pepper Seitan

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
45 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add onions and garlic, and cook, stirring until lightly browned. Increase the heat to medium, and add the green pepper and seitan to the pan, stirring to coat the seitan evenly. Season with salt and pepper. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 35 minutes in order for the seitan to absorb the flavors. Dissolve cornstarch in cold water, and stir into the skillet. Cook, stirring until thickened, and serve immediately.

By veggigoddess

Chicken Pa Nang

Chicken Pa Nang

4.0

Prep
25 min
Cook
15 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in chicken, and cook until the pieces are no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes. Remove chicken, then stir in the red curry paste and sugar; cook and stir for 1 minute. Add the bell peppers and onion to the pan, and cook for 2 minutes. Pour in the coconut milk, return the chicken to the pan, and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Cook until the onions and peppers are tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the fish sauce and serve.

By SHURLYGURL

Broccoli Slaw

Broccoli Slaw

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk olive oil, sugar, vinegar, and ramen noodle seasoning packets together in a small bowl.
  2. 2 Combine broccoli coleslaw mix, broken ramen noodles, almonds, raisins, green onions, and green bell pepper together in a salad bowl; fold in dressing.

By Mis' Kitchen

Janey's Vegetable Noodle Soup

Janey's Vegetable Noodle Soup

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring water and olive oil to a boil in a pot over medium-high heat. Add noodles. Cook, stirring occasionally, until mostly tender, about 3 minutes. Add vegetable broth and carrot; cook and stir for 1 minute. Add green bell pepper, celery, and soy sauce; stir and bring to a boil for 1 minute more. Sprinkle green onions on top.

By Janey Cooks Healthy

Sweet and Sour Ground Pork Stir-Fry

Sweet and Sour Ground Pork Stir-Fry

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat a large skillet over high heat. Add ground pork; cook and stir until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease.
  2. 2 Add onion and carrots; stir-fry over high heat, about 2 minutes.
  3. 3 Mix rice vinegar, ketchup, sugar, and soy sauce together in a bowl; stir into pork mixture.
  4. 4 Stir in broccoli and bell pepper; cover, reduce heat to medium, and cook until broccoli is tender, 7 to 10 minutes.

By tanyagordon3

Quick Shrimp Lo Mein

Quick Shrimp Lo Mein

4.4

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook angel hair in the boiling water until cooked through yet firm to the bite, 4 to 5 minutes; drain. Toss with sesame oil in a bowl to coat.
  2. 2 Mix water, soy sauce, cornstarch, oyster sauce, and ground ginger into a sauce a small bowl.
  3. 3 Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Cook and stir shrimp in hot oil until pink, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove shrimp from skillet to a bowl and return pan to heat.
  4. 4 Heat remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in the pan. Cook and stir bell pepper, celery, broccoli, snap peas, onion, cabbage, and garlic in oil until slightly tender, about 5 minutes. Pour prepared sauce over vegetable mixture; stirring continually, bring to a simmer and cook until slightly thickened, 30 to 45 seconds. Return shrimp to the pan; cook 1 minute more. Add drained pasta; toss to coat.

By alice

Sweet and Sour Jam - Not Just for Chicken

Sweet and Sour Jam - Not Just for Chicken

4.8

Prep
120 min
Cook
25 min
Total
210 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Wearing rubber gloves and avoiding touching your eyes or face, seed and mince the habanero pepper. Place the habanero pepper, apricots, shallots, green and red bell pepper, pineapple, cherry tomatoes, garlic, cilantro, cumin, and lime juice into a large pot over medium heat, and stir in the pectin until dissolved. Bring the mixture to a boil, and mix in the white and brown sugars, stirring until completely dissolved. Return the jam to a full rolling boil, add the butter to reduce foaming, and boil hard for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
  2. 2 Turn off heat, and skim and discard any foam that forms on the jam. Pack the jam into the sterilized jars, and top each with a sterilized lid and ring.
  3. 3 Simmer the filled jars in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes, then remove the jars and store upside-down on a cloth towel for about 5 minutes. Turn right side up, and allow the lids to seal (listen for the popping sound). Let jars cool completely.

By Melissa Goff

Kung Pao Chicken Without Peanuts

Kung Pao Chicken Without Peanuts

3.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine soy sauce, lemon juice, ginger, and garlic in a large glass bowl. Add cubed chicken, cover, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Use a slotted spoon to add just chicken to the skillet, reserving marinade in the bowl. Cook until chicken is no longer pink in the middle and juices run clear, about 5 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate.
  3. 3 Add green onions and bell pepper to the hot skillet. Cook over medium-high heat for 1 to 2 minutes. Return chicken to the skillet.
  4. 4 Stir cornstarch into the bowl with the reserved marinade. Pour into skillet with chicken and vegetables and increase heat to high. Cook, stirring constantly, until sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.

By Samantha Biddlecom

Asian-Style Turkey Burgers

Asian-Style Turkey Burgers

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  2. 2 Mix together ground turkey, onion, water chestnuts, bell pepper, garlic, parsley, soy sauce, cold water, ginger, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until well combined; shape into 4 equal patties.
  3. 3 Cook patties on the preheated grill until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 4 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

By Jennifer B

Vegetarian Sushi

Vegetarian Sushi

3.5

Prep
45 min
Cook
15 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place rice and water in a saucepan over high heat, bring to a boil, and reduce heat to very low. Cover with a tight-fitting lid and simmer rice until water is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Remove rice from heat and allow to stand covered for 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Mix red wine vinegar, sugar, and salt in a bowl until sugar has dissolved. Fluff rice with a fork and transfer into a large bowl; pour vinegar mixture into the rice and stir to coat rice. Spread rice out onto a large piece of parchment paper and fan the rice until cool. Cover rice with damp paper towels.
  3. 3 Sprinkle avocado slices with lemon juice in a bowl.
  4. 4 Spread a thin layer of sesame seeds onto a sushi mat. Pick up about half a cup of cooled rice and place onto sushi mat in an even layer. Place 1/4 of the cucumber, avocado slices, bell pepper, and zucchini in a line down the middle of the rice.
  5. 5 Pick up the edge of the sushi mat, fold the bottom edge of the sheet up, enclosing the filling, and tightly roll the sushi into a thick cylinder. Once the sushi is rolled, wrap it in the mat and gently squeeze to compact it tightly. Repeat with remaining ingredients to made 4 rolls. Place rolls on a serving plate, slice into 6 or 8 pieces per roll, and cover with damp paper towels until serving time.

By greet

Stir-Fried Vegetables

Stir-Fried Vegetables

4.1

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine soy sauce and ginger in a small bowl. Mix flour, chicken broth, and water together in another bowl.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add bell peppers, carrots, broccoli, and mushrooms, and stir-fry until just tender, about 3 minutes.
  3. 3 Add soy sauce mixture and toss to coat vegetables; stir-fry for 1 minute. Gradually stir in flour mixture. Bring to a boil and cook until thickened, about 3 minutes.

By Natasha Kay

Instant Pot Beef Panang Curry

Instant Pot Beef Panang Curry

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Saute function. Add oil and curry paste to the hot pot; cook and stir for 1 minute. Add sirloin strips and saute for 2 to 3 minutes. Mix in coconut milk. Cancel Saute mode. Close and lock the lid.
  2. 2 Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 5 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  3. 3 Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, for 10 minutes. Release remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes.
  4. 4 Unlock and remove the lid. Select Saute function. Mix in onion, bell peppers, peanut butter, coconut sugar, and fish sauce. Simmer until flavors are well combined, about 5 minutes. Taste and add more coconut milk if curry is too spicy. Sprinkle with Thai basil before serving.

By thedailygourmet

Korean Spicy Chicken Tenders with Sweet Apple

Korean Spicy Chicken Tenders with Sweet Apple

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the apple, celery, bell pepper, and onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the chicken, hot pepper paste, white wine, lemon pepper, sugar, garlic, and pepper. Cook the chicken until no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes.

By mirikim03

Chinese Pepper Round Steak

Chinese Pepper Round Steak

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
40 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; quickly cook and stir sliced beef in hot oil until meat has begun to brown and is no longer pink inside, about 10 minutes. Remove beef from the skillet and set aside.
  2. 2 Whisk together condensed soup, beef consommé, green peppers, soy sauce, cornstarch, sugar, ginger, garlic salt, and pepper in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring sauce to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until bell peppers have begun to soften, about 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir in beef; simmer until bell peppers are cooked and flavors have blended, about 20 more minutes. Serve over hot cooked rice.

By TUNA'S MOM

Cashew Chicken with Water Chestnuts

Cashew Chicken with Water Chestnuts

4.3

Prep
25 min
Cook
15 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Dissolve cornstarch in chicken broth in a bowl; stir in soy sauce, ginger, and hot sauce. Set aside.
  2. 2 Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add chicken; cook and stir until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate; set aside.
  3. 3 Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the wok. Add onion, bell pepper, and water chestnuts; cook and stir until onion has softened and water chestnuts are hot, about 5 minutes. Stir reserved sauce to redistribute cornstarch; stir into the wok. Bring to a boil. Add reserved chicken; stir until sauce thickens and chicken is hot. Sprinkle with cashews.

By FoodFan