Archive for the ‘Cornstarch’ Category

Venison Pepper Steak

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Serves 4

1 1/2 – 2 lbs. venison round steak
2 green peppers, cut in 1/4″ slices
2 medium stalks celery, sliced
1 large onion, sliced
1 clove fresh garlic, crushed
1/2 lb. fresh mushrooms (or 4 oz. can drained)
2 tbsp butter
2 cups beef broth or beef bouillon
1-2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tsp brown gravy sauce
2 tbsp cornstarch mixed with [...]

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Baked Macaroni and Cheddar

Recipe & picture courtesy of Rachael Ray
SERVES 4
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 35 min

1 large bunch broccoli, cut into bite-size florets and stalks peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 pound whole wheat elbow pasta
2 1/2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup finely chopped shallots (about 3)
3 tablespoons flour
3 1/2 cups low-fat milk
3 tablespoons cornstarch
12 ounces cheddar cheese, cut [...]

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Deep-Dish Apple Cobbler

Recipe & picture courtesy of Good Housekeeping
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 43 minutes
Total time 73 minutes
Serves 12

1 cup(s) all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoon(s) baking powder
1/4 cup(s) (plus 1 tablespoon) sugar
3 tablespoon(s) cold butter or margarine, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 cup(s) (plus 1 tablespoon) heavy or whipping cream
1/8 teaspoon(s) ground cinnamon

Apple Filling:

1 lemon
2 1/2 pound(s) (5 to [...]

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Crustless Tomato-Ricotta Pie

Recipe & picture courtesy of Good Housekeeping
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total time 55 minutes
Serves 6

1 container(s) (15-ounce) part-skim ricotta cheese
4 large eggs
1/4 cup(s) freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese
1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
1/8 teaspoon(s) coarsely ground black pepper
1/4 cup(s) low-fat (1%) milk
1 tablespoon(s) cornstarch
1/2 cup(s) (loosely packed) fresh basil leaves, chopped
1/2 cup(s) (loosely packed) fresh mint [...]

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Asparagus Tempura

Recipe & picture courtesy of Rachael Ray
SERVES 6
Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 15 min

1/4 cup yogurt
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey
4 cups vegetable oil
3/4 cup flour
1/2 cup cornstarch
1/4 cup sesame seeds (optional)
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup seltzer, at room temperature
1 pound asparagus

In a small bowl, stir together the yogurt, mayonnaise, mustard [...]

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Orange Beef and Broccoli

Recipe & picture courtesy of Redbook
Serves: 4
Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 15 min
Total Time: 30 min

3 tablespoon(s) cornstarch

1 large egg white

1/2 cup(s) chicken broth

1/4 cup(s) Asian orange sauce or citrus stir-fry sauce

2 tablespoon(s) reduced-sodium soy sauce

1 1/2 teaspoon(s) grated fresh ginger

1 1/2 teaspoon(s) garlic paste

3 tablespoon(s) canola oil

6 small whole dried chiles or 1/2 teaspoon crushed [...]

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Sweet Dreams

Recipe & picture courtesy of Rachael Ray
Serves 10
Prep Time: 15 min plus cooling
Cook Time: 5 min

1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1/3 cup confectioners’ sugar
1/3 cup heavy cream
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 cups whole milk
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tablespoons cornstarch
3 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped

In a medium bowl, combine the peanut butter, confectioners’ sugar, heavy cream and salt. Divide [...]

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