Skip to content

Type what you have

Cook with

vegetable oil ×
Twisted Chicken Salad with Tostadas

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Matzo Brei

Matzo Brei

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Break matzo into pieces in a bowl; cover with hot water and soak until matzo just begins to soften, about 30 to 60 seconds. Drain and squeeze out water; set matzo aside.
  3. 3 Beat egg, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl until fluffy; mix in matzo.
  4. 4 Heat butter or oil in a skillet over medium heat; pour matzo-egg mixture into skillet. Cook until egg is cooked on one side, about 1 minute; flip and cook on other side, about 1 minute more.

By Janice Weisberger

Cranberry Pot Roast by Michelle

Cranberry Pot Roast by Michelle

4.5

Prep
5 min
Cook
150 min
Total
165 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place beef chuck roast into the skillet and sear until browned on each side. Remove from heat and set aside. Combine tomato sauce, cranberry sauce, horseradish, mustard, cider vinegar, and red wine in a large pot or dutch oven and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Place roast into the pot and cover. Reduce heat to low and simmer until beef is tender, 2 to 3 hours, basting and turning roast occasionally.
  2. 2 Place roast on a large platter. Cover the meat with two layers of aluminum foil, and allow to rest in a warm area for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, increase heat to medium-high and allow the sauce to reduce to desired consistency. Slice the roast and serve with sauce.

By The Ethical Cook

Sweet Potato (Kumara) Wedges

Sweet Potato (Kumara) Wedges

3.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Drizzle a medium baking sheet with vegetable oil.
  2. 2 In a large, resealable plastic bag, mix flour, paprika, mustard powder, salt, and pepper. Place sweet potato wedges in the bag, and toss to coat.
  3. 3 Arrange coated sweet potato wedges on the prepared baking sheet. Bake 20 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until browned and crisp.

By Nikki Harris

Nada's Baba Cake

Nada's Baba Cake

3.8

Prep
30 min
Cook
60 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 2 liter baba pan OR a 9 inch Bundt pan.
  2. 2 In a large bowl, combine eggs, oil, superfine sugar and vanilla sugar. Beat on high speed for about 5 minutes. Beat in flour. Reserve approximately 1/4 cup of batter and set aside. Pour remaining batter into prepared pan. Mix cocoa into reserved batter. Drop by spoonfuls onto the batter in the pan. Using a skewer or the tip of a knife, swirl the two batters to achieve a marbled effect.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.

By Cheryl

Jewish Grandma's Best Brisket

Jewish Grandma's Best Brisket

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
240 min
Total
260 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a large deep skillet or pot over medium-high heat. Season brisket generously with black pepper. Place in the pan and cook until surface is a rich brown color, not burnt, but dark. Lift the roast and scatter onions in the pan. Place the uncooked side of the roast down onto onions. Repeat the browning process.
  2. 2 Add garlic to the pan, and fill with enough water to almost cover the roast. Bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and cover with a lid or tight-fitting aluminum foil. Simmer for 4 hours, turning the roast over once halfway through. The roast should be fork tender.
  3. 3 Remove the brisket to a serving platter. Bring broth in the pan to a simmer, scraping the bottom to loosen any browned bits. Cook until reduced to a thin gravy. Taste and season with salt and pepper if needed.

By FRIENDLYFOOD

Fried Matzo

Fried Matzo

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat vegetable oil in a nonstick frying pan over low heat.
  2. 2 Pour hot water into a bowl. Break matzo sheets into small chunks and soak in hot water, about 2 minutes.
  3. 3 Whisk eggs and 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt in a separate bowl. Strain matzo and shake to remove excess water; stir matzo into egg mixture.
  4. 4 Pour heated oil out of the frying pan; place 1/2 tablespoon butter into the hot pan.
  5. 5 Pour matzo and egg mixture into hot butter; cover and cook until a pattie forms, about 10 minutes.
  6. 6 Slide matzo pattie onto a plate.
  7. 7 Place remaining 1/2 tablespoon butter into the hot pan.
  8. 8 Place a second plate over matzo pattie and flip over, so the uncooked side is on the bottom.
  9. 9 Slide matzo pattie into the pan with hot butter; cover and cook until the bottom is browned, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat and season with kosher salt.

By chopper

Classic Lukshen Noodle Kugel

Classic Lukshen Noodle Kugel

4.2

Prep
10 min
Cook
55 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Stir in egg noodles and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until noodles are cooked through but still firm to the bite, about 5 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  3. 3 Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion; cook and stir until onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low. Continue cooking and stirring until onion is golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes more. Transfer onion to a large bowl.
  4. 4 Stir cooked noodles, beaten eggs, remaining vegetable oil, salt, and pepper into onion in the bowl. Pour mixture into an 8-inch square pan.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until firm, about 35 minutes.

By basg101

Kay Dee's Recipe for Potato Latkes

Kay Dee's Recipe for Potato Latkes

4.3

Prep
20 min
Cook
25 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the potatoes and onion into a bowl, and stir in eggs, salt, and flour as needed to make the mixture hold together. With wet hands, scoop up about 1/3 cup of the mixture per patty, and form into flat round or oval shapes.
  2. 2 Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat until it shimmers, and gently place the patties into the hot oil. Fry until the bottoms are golden brown and crisp, 5 to 8 minutes, then flip with a spatula and fry the other side until golden.
  3. 3 Line a colander or strainer with 2 paper towels, and drain the cooked latkes in the colander. Serve hot.

By Karen Dsouza

New Mom Broccoli Kugel

New Mom Broccoli Kugel

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
110 min
Total
120 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease an 8x8-inch baking dish.
  2. 2 Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Reduce heat to medium-low; continue cooking and stirring onion until very tender and dark brown, 15 to 20 minutes more. Set aside.
  4. 4 Beat mayonnaise, eggs, flour, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl. Stir in broccoli and onion. Pour into the prepared baking dish.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until broccoli is tender, about 90 minutes.

By JerusaleMom

Samoan Panikeke

Samoan Panikeke

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk flour, sugar, and baking powder together in a bowl until thoroughly mixed. Stir in water, bananas, and vanilla until combined; dough will be smooth and sticky.
  2. 2 Heat 3 inches oil in a deep fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  3. 3 Working in batches of four to five at a time, scoop a scant 1/4 cup batter with a large spoon, then use another spoon to gently push it off into the deep fryer. Fry until panikeke float to the top and turn golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.

By Koki