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Twisted Chicken Salad with Tostadas
Salad Mexican

Twisted Chicken Salad with Tostadas

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. One at a time, slip a tortilla into the hot oil. If the tortilla starts to puff up, press it down with a fork. When crisp and brown, remove to paper towels. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
  2. 2 Place the chicken in a bowl, and separate with a fork. Stir in the mayonnaise. Dice the jalapenos (reserving the liquid), and stir them into chicken salad. Pour in 1 tablespoon jalapeno juice, season with salt and pepper, and stir well. To serve, spread the chicken salad on the tostadas.

By LISATEACHER

Copycat Italian Salad Dressing
Salad Italian

Copycat Italian Salad Dressing

4.6

Prep
5 min
Cook
12 min
Total
27 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and add red bell pepper.
  2. 2 Roast red bell pepper under the broiler until slightly blackened, about 12 minutes. Transfer bell pepper to a bowl and cover tightly with plastic wrap for about 10 minutes. Carefully remove plastic wrap and peel skin from bell pepper.
  3. 3 Blend roasted red pepper, oil, water, vinegar, sugar, basil, lemon juice, minced onion, and salt in a blender until smooth.

By NWMama

Cucumber Tomato Salad
Salad Greek

Cucumber Tomato Salad

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
135 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Whisk water, vinegar, oil, sugar, salt, and black pepper together in a large bowl until smooth.
  3. 3 Add cucumbers, tomatoes, and onion; stir to coat.
  4. 4 Cover the bowl with plastic wrap; refrigerate for at least 2 hours for best flavor results.
  5. 5 Enjoy!

By BogeyBill

Spinach Salad with Curry Vinaigrette
Salad American

Spinach Salad with Curry Vinaigrette

4.4

Prep
45 min
Cook
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Trim the rind from the bacon and cut into 1 inch cubes. Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until brown and crispy. Cover and reduce heat to lowest setting to keep bacon warm.
  2. 2 In a small, dry skillet, toast curry powder over medium heat, stirring often, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Remove from heat.
  3. 3 In a medium bowl, whisk together the vinegar and mustard. Add oil in a thin stream, whisking constantly, until the oil is completely incorporated. Add curry powder and whisk until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  4. 4 In a large bowl, toss together the bacon, spinach, mushrooms and vinaigrette until evenly coated. Adjust salt and pepper to taste and serve immediately.

By JENNIFERT

Steak 'n' Fries Salad
Salad American

Steak 'n' Fries Salad

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Rub sirloin steaks with vegetable oil and season with salt and pepper. Let the steaks warm at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  3. 3 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Prepare a baking sheet with cooking spray.
  4. 4 Spread French fries onto the prepared baking sheet.
  5. 5 Bake French fries in the preheated oven until slightly browned, about 15 minutes.
  6. 6 While the fries bake, cook steaks on preheated grill until beginning to firm and are hot and slightly pink in the center, 6 to 8 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 140 degrees F (60 degrees C). Remove steaks to a cutting board.
  7. 7 Mix romaine lettuce, cucumber, and egg together in a salad bowl. Pile French fries atop the salad mixture.
  8. 8 Cut steaks into bite-size pieces and arrange atop the French fries. Sprinkle croutons and mozzarella cheese over the entire salad.

By foodpassion

French Potato Salad
Salad French

French Potato Salad

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender but still firm, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain and cool slightly. Peel potatoes; slice into a large bowl.
  2. 2 Whisk oil, vinegar, consommé, green onion, parsley, salt, and black pepper together in a small bowl.
  3. 3 Gently toss warm potatoes with vinaigrette. Serve at room temperature, or cover and chill before serving.

By CHRISTYJ

Easy Three Bean Salad
Salad American

Easy Three Bean Salad

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
735 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Mix green beans, wax beans, kidney beans, onion, sugar, vinegar, vegetable oil, salt, pepper, and celery seed together in a large salad bowl; cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 12 hours.

By Eleanor Johnson

Black-Eyed Susan Salad
Salad American

Black-Eyed Susan Salad

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
260 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine black-eyed peas, corn, celery, pimentos, and onion in a large bowl; set aside.
  2. 2 Whisk vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, garlic salt, and black pepper together in a small bowl until well combined; slowly whisk in oil until emulsified.
  3. 3 Pour vinaigrette over vegetables; stir until evenly coated. Refrigerate before serving, 4 hours to overnight.

By Shults3

Strawberry and Feta Salad
Salad American

Strawberry and Feta Salad

4.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Place almonds in a skillet over medium-high heat; cook, stirring frequently, until lightly toasted. Remove from heat; set aside.
  3. 3 To make the dressing: whisk garlic, honey, Dijon mustard, raspberry vinegar, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil together until well combined.
  4. 4 Place toasted almonds, romaine lettuce, strawberries, and feta cheese in a salad bowl; add dressing and toss to coat.

By Andrea Longo Policella

Ramen Coleslaw
Salad American

Ramen Coleslaw

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Combine cabbage, green onions, and crushed ramen noodles in a large salad bowl; set aside.
  3. 3 Spread almonds and sesame seeds evenly onto a baking sheet.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
  5. 5 Meanwhile, make dressing: Whisk together vinegar, oil, sugar, salt, pepper, and seasoning packet in a medium bowl.
  6. 6 Pour dressing over cabbage mixture; toss to coat evenly. Sprinkle with toasted almonds and sesame seeds.

By Mary

Southwestern Pasta Salad
Salad American

Southwestern Pasta Salad

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes; drain.
  2. 2 Combine oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, salt, and garlic in a large bowl. Stir in pasta; set aside to cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally.
  3. 3 Stir in corn, beans, green pepper, red pepper and 1/2 of the cilantro leaves. Spoon onto a platter and garnish with tomatoes and remaining cilantro. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

By Lisa Provost

Cucumber Pasta Salad
Salad American

Cucumber Pasta Salad

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
150 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until cooked through yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain and rinse several times with cold water until pasta is cool.
  2. 2 Stir pasta, cucumber, onion, and dill in a salad bowl.
  3. 3 Whisk vinegar, sugar, water, vegetable oil, mustard, salt, and black pepper in a separate bowl until sugar and salt have dissolved. Pour dressing over pasta mixture and toss lightly to coat with dressing. Let chill for 2 hours before serving.

By mmihlbachler

Eat Michigan Salad
Salad American

Eat Michigan Salad

4.9

Prep
30 min
Cook
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In the container of a blender, combine mayonnaise, maple syrup, vinegar, and sugar. Cover and blend on low speed. Gradually pour in vegetable oil while mixing until fully incorporated. Taste and season accordingly with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  2. 2 In a large serving bowl, combine lettuce, cherries, apples, goat cheese and candied pecans. Toss with just enough dressing to coat, then serve with remaining dressing on the side.

By Saveur

Winter Fruit Salad with Poppyseed Dressing
Salad American

Winter Fruit Salad with Poppyseed Dressing

4.8

Prep
25 min
Cook
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine sugar, lemon juice, onion, mustard, and salt in a food processor or blender; process until well blended. With machine still running, add oil in a slow, steady stream until mixture is thick and smooth. Add poppy seeds, and process just a few seconds more to mix.
  2. 2 Toss romaine lettuce, shredded Swiss cheese, cashews, dried cranberries, apple, and pear together in a large serving bowl. Pour dressing over salad just before serving, and toss to coat.

By Nora LaCroix

Warm Stir-Fried Salad
Salad Asian

Warm Stir-Fried Salad

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
145 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place chicken in a large bowl. Whisk soy sauce, ginger, tarragon, and brown sugar together in a bowl; pour over chicken. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in refrigerator, 2 to 4 hours.
  2. 2 Remove chicken from marinade with a slotted spoon, reserving marinade.
  3. 3 Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; saute chicken until no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes. Add marinade; bring to a boil for 3 minutes. Stir cashews and carrots into chicken.
  4. 4 Arrange cabbage and baby kale on 4 plates. Drizzle sesame oil over each cabbage-kale serving; top with chicken mixture.

By Darcy Loo

Asian Coleslaw
Salad Asian

Asian Coleslaw

4.7

Prep
30 min
Cook
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 To make the peanut dressing: Whisk rice vinegar, oil, peanut butter, soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, and garlic together in a medium bowl; set aside.
  3. 3 To make the coleslaw: Mix green cabbage, red cabbage, napa cabbage, red bell peppers, carrots, green onions, and cilantro in a large bowl.
  4. 4 When ready to serve, pour dressing over cabbage mixture and toss well to combine.

By RRITCHESKE

Asian Chicken Noodle Salad
Salad Asian

Asian Chicken Noodle Salad

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Toss ramen noodles, sunflower seeds, pine nuts, and melted butter together in a medium bowl until evenly coated; spread in a thin layer on a baking sheet.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until evenly toasted, 7 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cool slightly.
  4. 4 Toss noodle mixture, bok choy, chicken, green onions, snow peas, and water chestnuts together in a large bowl until well combined.
  5. 5 Whisk oil, vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, and lemon juice together in a small bowl until well combined; pour over salad and toss until evenly coated. Serve immediately or refrigerate until chilled.

By Jackie

Chapati (East African Bread)
Bread & Baking African

Chapati (East African Bread)

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix together 2 cups flour and salt in a large bowl until well combined. Slowly mix in enough warm water to make a thick dough. Mix in oil until combined.
  2. 2 Transfer dough to a cool surface and knead for a few minutes, adding 2 teaspoonfuls flour. Return dough to the same bowl, cover with a clean cloth, and let rest for 30 minutes.
  3. 3 Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C).
  4. 4 Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat.
  5. 5 Divide dough into orange-sized balls. Flatten into 6-inch circles.
  6. 6 Fry in batches in the hot skillet, turning once, until golden brown and spotted, 6 to 8 minutes. Repeat with remaining dough. Keep chapatis warm in the oven.

By Jamie

Bissara
African

Bissara

4.2

Prep
10 min
Cook
70 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Fry garlic in the vegetable oil in a large pot over low heat until lightly browned. Pour in water and olive oil; stir in split peas, parsley, chili pepper, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, and simmer for about 55 minutes, stirring occasionally so that the peas do not stick to the bottom of the pot. When the peas are tender, mash them with a wooden spoon until smooth; stir in additional water to reach desired consistency.

By Asma Khalfaoui

Spicy African Yam Soup
African

Spicy African Yam Soup

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat the oil in a stockpot over medium heat. Saute onion, sweet potato, and garlic until onion is soft. Turn down heat if necessary to prevent burning.
  2. 2 Stir in the chicken broth, thyme and cumin. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer for about 15 minutes. Stir in salsa, garbanzo beans and zucchini. Simmer until tender, about 15 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir in the cooked rice and peanut butter until the peanut butter has dissolved. Serve hot with pita chips and a green salad.

By Colleen Moir

Injera (Ethiopian Teff Bread)
Dinner African

Injera (Ethiopian Teff Bread)

3.5

Prep
5 min
Cook
1 min
Total
1446 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix 1/2 cup white teff flour and brown teff flour together in a bowl. Add 1 cup water and whisk well. Pour mixture into a glass container large enough to hold 3 times the original volume. Cover with cheesecloth or other breathable fabric to keep out dust; do not seal with plastic wrap as air circulation is vital. Leave covered container in a draft-free environment; the mixture needs air to be circulated in order to ferment. Stir batter 2 times over 24 hours.
  2. 2 Check for bubbles and possibly an increase in volume after 24 hours; there may also be a slightly tangy and sour smell. When you notice these things, add 1 tablespoon white teff flour and 1 tablespoon water to the batter and whisk well. Check in a few hours to see if bubbles have again formed, mixture has increased in volume, and the pungent smell is still evident; if so, the batter is ready and you can skip to the cooking process (step 5).
  3. 3 Leave batter to rest another 12 hours if the mixture has not begun to form or smell sour after the first 24 hours; stir once during this time. Check to see if bubbles have formed, mixture has increased in volume, and a pungent smell is evident; if so, proceed with step 4.
  4. 4 Mix together 2 tablespoons white teff flour and 2 tablespoons water in a bowl, making sure there are no lumps. Add mixture to the batter, whisking well. Wait a few hours; batter should be bubbly with a noticeable increase in volume and a pungent but fragrant smell, indicating it is ready to be cooked.
  5. 5 Heat an 8-inch crepe pan or nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add oil. Pour a scant 1/2 cup batter slowly and steadily into the hot pan in a circular motion from outside to inside. Cover the pan completely in a spiral without swirling. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook, allowing steam to cook the top of the bread, 1 to 3 minutes. Remove from pan with spatula and transfer to a plate; cover to keep warm. Repeat with remaining batter.

By Buckwheat Queen

Kelewele (Spicy Fried Plantains)
Snack African

Kelewele (Spicy Fried Plantains)

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 While the oil is heating, purée onion in a blender until smooth. Stir in ginger and cloves.
  3. 3 Place plantains in a bowl and pour onion mixture over top. Add chile pepper and salt; mix until plantains are coated.
  4. 4 Fry plantains in the hot oil until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel-line plate.

By aduani

Chin Chin
Appetizer African

Chin Chin

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
3 min
Total
18 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix flour, 1 cup plus 3 tablespoons butter, and nutmeg together in a large bowl until well incorporated. Stir in 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons milk until dough comes together.
  2. 2 Roll dough 1/4-inch thick on a floured work surface and cut into small pieces.
  3. 3 Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Fry dough pieces in batches until they turn golden brown and float to the surface, 3 to 5 minutes.

By Eugene Darron

Mandazi (African Donuts)
Dessert African

Mandazi (African Donuts)

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine milk, 1/4 cup vegetable oil, sugar, egg, instant yeast, salt, and cardamom in a large bowl. Mix in flour, 1 cup at a time, until dough comes together and is easily handled. Knead dough on a flat work surface until no longer sticky. Return dough to the bowl; cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
  2. 2 Press dough down gently. Knead briefly, then divide dough into 4 equal portions. Roll each portion into a ball; keep covered with a cloth to prevent dough from drying.
  3. 3 Roll 1 dough ball into a 1/3-inch-thick circle on a floured work surface. Cut into 4 triangles using a pizza cutter; cover with a cloth. Repeat with remaining dough balls.
  4. 4 Heat 2-inches oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan over medium heat.
  5. 5 Working in batches, fry dough in hot oil until puffed, 1 to 2 minutes. Flip dough and continue frying until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes more. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.

By chiakitchen

South African Lamb Sosaties (Kebabs)
Dinner African

South African Lamb Sosaties (Kebabs)

3.9

Prep
30 min
Cook
30 min
Total
540 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Make the sauce by mixing together the yogurt, curry powder, sugar and oil in a small bowl. Taste and adjust seasonings to your liking.
  2. 2 Peel and cut the onion into 1 inch cubes. Thread skewers alternating lamb cubes, onion dried apricot halves. Place them into a large resealable bag and pour in the sauce. Make sure the kabobs are evenly well coated. Refrigerate and allow to marinate overnight or for at least 8 hours.
  3. 3 Preheat grill to medium heat and lightly oil grate.
  4. 4 Grill the kabobs over medium coals for 8 to 10 minutes on each side, or to your desired doneness.

By Brian Wilson

Tikil Gomen (Ethiopian Cabbage)
Lunch African

Tikil Gomen (Ethiopian Cabbage)

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
35 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a pot over medium heat. Cook onion in hot oil until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in carrots, garlic, turmeric, salt, and black pepper. Cook and stir until flavors are combined, about 7 minutes. Add cabbage and mix well.
  2. 2 Cover the pot, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until cabbage is tender but not completely soft, about 20 minutes. Add water if vegetables look dry.

By Leftover Inspired

Ethiopian Firfir with Dried Beef (Quanta Firfir)
Dinner African

Ethiopian Firfir with Dried Beef (Quanta Firfir)

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
45 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place onions in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook, covered, until starting to brown, about 5 minutes. Add vegetable oil and garlic paste; cook until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomatoes; cook until softened, 5 to 7 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir 1/2 cup water, dried beef, and berbere seasoning into the saucepan. Reduce heat to medium and cook until flavors combine, about 10 minutes. Continue cooking, adding 1/3 cup water every few minutes, until beef is softened and sauce is thick, about 20 minutes. Stir in kibbeh and salt.
  3. 3 Tear 1 injera into palm-sized pieces; fold gently into the sauce. Serve beef and sauce over whole injera.

By Rebka