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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

Farmer's Market Corn Toss

Farmer's Market Corn Toss

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and red pepper; cook and stir until soft, about 3 minutes. Stir corn, zucchini, and chicken into the onion mixture; cook and stir until all vegetables are crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Remove skillet from heat.
  2. 2 Sprinkle parsley and about half the cheese over the vegetable mixture and toss to mix; season with salt and pepper. Transfer the vegetables to a serving dish and top with remaining cheese.

By Firebal

Aunt Rose's Refrigerator Pickles

Aunt Rose's Refrigerator Pickles

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
1520 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place cucumbers, bell pepper, onion, salt, and celery seeds in a large bowl; set aside at room temperature, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour. Mix sugar and vinegar together in a bowl, stirring until sugar dissolves; stir into pickle mixture.
  2. 2 Divide pickle mixture among the jars; pour any excess liquid over top. Cover the jars with lids and rings. Refrigerate at least 24 hours; pickles will keep in the refrigerator for 3 weeks.

By Clark Hamblen

Cold Corn Salsa

Cold Corn Salsa

4.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
5 min
Total
565 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine black beans, corn, black-eyed peas, celery, bell pepper, and green onion in a large bowl.
  2. 2 Whisk sugar, vinegar, oil, and black pepper together in a saucepan; bring to a boil until sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes. Cool vinaigrette, about 1 hour.
  3. 3 Pour vinaigrette over vegetable-bean mixture; stir to coat. Refrigerate for 8 hours to overnight. Drain excess liquid before serving.

By brujah42

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

Cajun Crab Cakes (No Breadcrumbs)

Cajun Crab Cakes (No Breadcrumbs)

4.7

Prep
40 min
Cook
20 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt butter in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir in the celery, bell pepper, green onion, carrot, and garlic. Continue to cook and stir until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes more.
  3. 3 Season with 1 tablespoon parsley flakes, 2 teaspoons Creole seasoning, basil, pepper, dill weed, oregano, and thyme. Cook and stir until fragrant, 5 minutes more.
  4. 4 Transfer cooked vegetables to a large bowl; allow to cool for about 10 minutes. Set skillet aside for later use.
  5. 5 Stir the beaten eggs into the vegetables. Mix in the crabmeat and cracker crumbs with your hands, making sure not to break up the chunks of crab too much.
  6. 6 Shape the crab mixture into 12 small cakes.
  7. 7 Heat vegetable oil in the skillet over medium high heat.
  8. 8 Pan-fry the crab cakes in batches until golden brown on each side, about 3 minutes.
  9. 9 To make dipping sauce: Whisk together the mayonnaise, chile-garlic sauce, 2 teaspoon Creole seasoning, 2 teaspoon parsley flakes, and paprika.

By Tracy

Quick Beef Stir-Fry

Quick Beef Stir-Fry

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Heat vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat; add beef and stir-fry until browned, 3 to 4 minutes.
  3. 3 Move beef to the side of the wok and add broccoli, bell pepper, carrots, green onion, and garlic to the center of the wok; stir-fry vegetables for 2 minutes.
  4. 4 Stir beef into vegetables and season with soy sauce and sesame seeds. Continue to cook and stir until vegetables are tender, about 2 more minutes.
  5. 5 Serve hot and enjoy!

By inesgosner

Chinese Cold Pasta Salad

Chinese Cold Pasta Salad

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling water until al dente. Rinse and drain. Set aside.
  2. 2 In a large bowl, combine peanut butter, broth, soy sauce, garlic, and crushed red pepper. Mix well. Add pasta, sliced red pepper, scallions, and cilantro; toss to combine. Chill.

By Julie MacLaren

Black Pepper Beef and Cabbage Stir Fry

Black Pepper Beef and Cabbage Stir Fry

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather ingredients.
  2. 2 Heat a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat, and add oil. Saute garlic for about 5 seconds, then add ground beef. Stir-fry until beef is evenly brown, 5 to 7 minutes; drain excess fat.
  3. 3 Stir in cabbage and pepper, and cook until vegetables are tender and beef is fully cooked. Stir in soy sauce.
  4. 4 Mix together cornstarch and water, and stir in. Season with pepper; add salt to taste. Cook, stirring, until sauce has thickened.
  5. 5 Serve hot and enjoy!

By LI-ANN

Shrimp Stir Fry With Egg Noodles

Shrimp Stir Fry With Egg Noodles

4.4

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat; stir in noodles and return to a boil. Cook until pasta floats to the top, about 1 to 2 minutes; drain.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir onion and garlic for about 1 minute. Add broccoli and bell pepper; cook and stir until just tender, about 3 minutes. Stir in shrimp, water chestnuts, baby corn, bamboo shoots, oyster sauce, and red pepper flakes. Continue cooking until shrimp and vegetables are heated through, about 3 minutes more.
  3. 3 Serve shrimp and vegetables over noodles.

By juana

Chinese Chicken Fried Rice

Chinese Chicken Fried Rice

4.3

Prep
25 min
Cook
15 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until soft. Add cooked chicken and 2 tablespoons soy sauce; stir-fry for 5 to 6 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir in carrots, celery, red bell pepper, pea pods, and green bell pepper; stir-fry for 5 minutes. Mix in cooked rice until thoroughly combined.
  3. 3 Stir in scrambled eggs and 1/3 cup soy sauce; cook until heated through and serve hot.

By Sara

Sweet and Sour Chicken Stir-Fry

Sweet and Sour Chicken Stir-Fry

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and stir-fry in hot oil until browned. Add carrots, bell peppers, and garlic; cook and stir for 1 to 2 minutes.
  2. 2 Mix soy sauce and cornstarch together in a small bowl until well combined; pour mixture into the wok or skillet. Stir in pineapple with juice, vinegar, brown sugar, and ginger. Bring to a full boil and cook until vegetables are tender and sauce is thickened.

By VINEYIS

Easy Chinese Fried Noodles

Easy Chinese Fried Noodles

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Cook ramen noodles, reserving seasoning packets, in boiling water until softened, about 3 minutes. Drain noodles and set aside.
  3. 3 Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a small skillet. Cook and stir beaten eggs in hot oil until scrambled and firm. Set aside.
  4. 4 Heat 1 teaspoon vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add green onions into hot oil and stir fry until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove green onions to a plate; set aside.
  5. 5 Heat remaining 1 teaspoon vegetable oil in the same wok or skillet over medium heat. Add carrots, peas, and bell pepper separately; stir frying until softened, removing each to the plate with green onions when done.
  6. 6 Combine 2 tablespoons sesame oil with remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in the same skillet or a wok over medium heat. Stir fry cooked noodles in hot sesame-vegetable oil, tossing frequently, until golden, 3 to 5 minutes. Season with desired amounts of sesame oil, soy sauce, and reserved ramen seasoning packets; toss to coat.
  7. 7 Stir in cooked vegetables, tossing frequently, until heated through, about 5 more minutes.
  8. 8 Enjoy!

By Karen

Pork Chop Suey

Pork Chop Suey

4.4

Prep
45 min
Cook
6 min
Total
51 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Trim fat from pork, cut into 1 inch pieces. Combine flour and pork in a resealable bag, seal and shake well.
  2. 2 Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add pork, cook 3 minutes or until browned. Remove from pan and keep warm.
  3. 3 Heat remaining tablespoon oil in pan. Add bok choy, celery, red pepper, mushrooms, water chestnuts and garlic; stir fry for 3 minutes. In a bowl combine chicken broth, soy sauce, cornstarch, sherry and ginger. Stir well with a whisk. Combine pork and broth mixture in skillet, cook 1 minute or until thick.

By beulahmae

Pork Lo Mein

Pork Lo Mein

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook the linguine at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 9 minutes; drain.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, whisk soy sauce, vinegar, cornstarch, sugar, and sesame oil together in a small bowl.
  3. 3 Heat canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add snap peas and onion; cook and stir until onion is translucent, about 2 minutes. Add pork, mushrooms, red bell pepper, 1/3 of the garlic, and ginger; cook until pork is no longer pink, about 2 minutes.
  4. 4 Add remaining garlic to the skillet and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Pour in soy sauce mixture; cook and stir until sauce thickens, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat.
  5. 5 Stir linguine into the skillet until coated; sprinkle green onions over top.

By Kendra

Vegetable Lo Mein

Vegetable Lo Mein

4.2

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a large wok or sauté pan. Stir-fry mushrooms, onion, carrots, peppers, and garlic until tender. Stir in bean sprouts and green onions; cook for 1 minute.
  3. 3 Mix chicken broth and cornstarch in a small bowl and add to stir-fry. Stir in hoisin sauce, honey, soy sauce, ginger, cayenne pepper, and curry powder. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly.
  4. 4 Add cooked spaghetti; toss to coat.

By ANGCHICK

Instant Pot Sweet and Sour Pork

Instant Pot Sweet and Sour Pork

4.2

Prep
20 min
Cook
40 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as an Instant Pot) and select Saute function. Add oil and heat until hot. Add pork cubes, working in batches if necessary, and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Return all the pork back to the pot and cancel Saute mode.
  2. 2 Whisk together 3/4 cup water, ketchup, rice vinegar, pineapple juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, ginger, and garlic in a small bowl. Pour over pork and stir to combine.
  3. 3 Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 5 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  4. 4 Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Release remaining pressure using the quick-release method. Unlock the lid and remove. Transfer pork to a plate using a slotted spoon. Cover with foil to keep warm.
  5. 5 Select Saute mode and stir in onion, pineapple, and red and green bell peppers. Simmer until vegetables start to soften, 6 to 7 minutes.
  6. 6 Whisk together cornstarch and remaining 1/2 cup water in a small bowl until smooth. Pour slurry into the pot. Cook, stirring constantly, until sauce has thickened to your preferred consistency, about 2 minutes. Return cooked pork back to the pot and heat until just warmed through. Garnish with sesame seeds.

By lutzflcat

Spicy Crispy Beef

Spicy Crispy Beef

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 2 Meanwhile, in a mixing bowl, combine cornstarch, salt and pepper together. Mix thoroughly. Toss the steak slices in the cornstarch mixture and coat well.
  3. 3 Deep fry the coated steak slices until golden brown. Check to make sure they are cooked through. Remove from oil, and set aside.
  4. 4 In another mixing bowl, combine the soy sauce, rice vinegar, rice wine and honey. Add sugar, chili paste, water, and ginger. Mix well and set aside.
  5. 5 Heat a wok or deep frying pan over medium high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of oil, and quickly saute the onion, garlic and red pepper for 30 seconds. Add the sauce mixture, and cook another 30 seconds. Finally, add the strips of fried steak and toss to heat through and coat with sauce.

By Brent

Sweet and Spicy Pork and Napa Cabbage Stir-Fry with Spicy Noodles

Sweet and Spicy Pork and Napa Cabbage Stir-Fry with Spicy Noodles

4.5

Prep
30 min
Cook
15 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Stir in noodles and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but still firm to the bite, about 5 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
  2. 2 Whisk together 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 3/4 cup sweet chili sauce, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, ground ginger, and sesame oil in a large bowl; add drained noodles and toss to coat; set aside.
  3. 3 Whisk together 1/2 cup soy sauce and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder in a large bowl; add pork and stir to coat. Allow to marinate 5 minutes.
  4. 4 Heat cooking oil in a wok or a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork, onions, and red pepper flakes; cook until pork is browned completely. Stir in 3 tablespoons sweet chili sauce, napa cabbage, celery, carrots, and bell peppers; cook and stir until vegetables are heated through, about 5 minutes.
  5. 5 Whisk together cornstarch and water in a bowl; add to stir-fry, stirring until mixture thickens. Serve stir-fry over noodles.

By thriftybob

Hunan Kung Pao

Hunan Kung Pao

4.6

Prep
30 min
Cook
20 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine chicken and shrimp in a mixing bowl along with 4 teaspoons soy sauce, 4 teaspoons rice wine, and 2 teaspoons sesame oil. Sprinkle with cornstarch, and mix until evenly combined. Set aside to marinate for 25 minutes.
  2. 2 Heat 1/2 of the vegetable oil in a wok over high heat. Stir in chicken mixture and cook until chicken has turned white on the outside and is still a bit pink in the center, about 5 minutes. Remove chicken mixture and wipe the wok clean.
  3. 3 Heat remaining vegetable oil over high heat. Stir in garlic; cook for a few seconds until garlic begins to turn brown. Stir in dried chiles and Sichuan peppercorns; cook and stir for a few seconds until peppers begin to darken.
  4. 4 Add red and green bell peppers, dark soy sauce, 2 tablespoons rice wine, and sugar. Bring to a boil and stir in chicken mixture. Cook until peppers are nearly tender and chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes more. Stir in peanuts and green onion until green onion becomes limp. Stir in a few drops of sesame oil to serve.

By JANHAR64

Easy Roasted Peppers

Easy Roasted Peppers

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C).
  2. 2 Cut peppers into quarters. Remove and discard stems, seeds, and membranes. Place skin-side up in a large rimmed baking pan.
  3. 3 Place skin-side up in a large rimmed baking pan.
  4. 4 Roast in the preheated oven until the skin blisters and turns black, 30 to 40 minutes.
  5. 5 Remove from the oven and transfer peppers to a bowl. Cover with plastic wrap or a tea towel and let sit until cool enough to handle and skins peel away easily, 20 to 30 minutes.
  6. 6 Peel and discard skins.
  7. 7 Enjoy!

By Heather Fantasia

Roasted Red Pepper Dressing

Roasted Red Pepper Dressing

4.4

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack at about 6 inches from the heat source. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  2. 2 Cut the peppers in half from top to bottom; remove the stem, seeds, and ribs, then place the peppers cut-side-down onto the prepared baking sheet.
  3. 3 Cook under the preheated broiler until the skin of the peppers has blackened and blistered, about 5 minutes. Place the blackened peppers into a bowl, and tightly seal with plastic wrap. Allow the peppers to steam as they cool, about 20 minutes. Once cool, remove the skins and discard. Transfer the roasted peppers to a blender or food processor. Add the red wine vinegar, olive oil, and salt; process until smooth.

By Sarah Agrella

Grilled Italian Sausage

Grilled Italian Sausage

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage; cook, flipping every few minutes, until golden brown and an instant-read thermometer inserted into center reads at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C), about 10 minutes. Transfer sausage to a plate, leaving drippings in the skillet.
  2. 2 Cook and stir onions and bell pepper in the same skillet until brown and tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer to the plate with sausage.

By Diane Felico

Red Pepper Soup with Feta Cheese

Red Pepper Soup with Feta Cheese

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a food processor or blender, process undrained peppers with chicken broth, garlic, oregano, and basil until smooth.
  2. 2 Transfer liquid to a saucepan, and heat over medium-low heat. Simmer for 5 minutes. Slowly whisk in cream, and heat through.
  3. 3 Serve in soup bowls over crumbled feta cheese. Sprinkle additional feta cheese and oregano on top for garnish.

By AMYGANYO

Red and Green Christmas Jalapeno Jelly

Red and Green Christmas Jalapeno Jelly

4.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Remove stems, veins and most of the seeds of the bell and jalapeno peppers. Mince peppers in a food processor.
  2. 2 In a 5-quart pot over high heat, combine bell peppers, jalapenos, sugar and vinegar. Bring to a rolling boil; boil for 3 minutes. Remove from heat and cool for 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Stirring constantly, add the pectin and let mixture continue to cool for 2 minutes more. Now stir for 1 minute.
  4. 4 Pour into hot, sterilized jars and top with sterilized lids. Secure lids with bands and allow jars to cool slowly, creating a vacuum seal.
  5. 5 Enjoy!

By MARBALET