Lindsay's Recipes

  Source:  Pinch of Yum  (adapted) Ingredients: 3 tablespoons soy sauce 3/4 tablespoon gochujang sauce (more if you want more spice) 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1/4 cup peanut butter 2 tablespoons water 1/4 cup brown sugar 1 tablespoon sesame oil 1 clove minced garlic 1 pound ground chicken 1/2 teaspoon salt black pepper 2 packets ramen (just the noodles, not the seasoning) 1-2 cups fresh spinach sesame seeds Directions: In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, gochujang sauce, tomato paste, peanut butter, water, sugar, sesame oil, and garlic. Set aside. Cook the chicken in a large skillet over medium heat. Season with salt and pepper. Boil the noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside. When the chicken is done, add the spinach, cooked noodles, and sauce to the pan. Continue heating over medium heat, tossing to combine, until the spinach is wilted. Serve with sesame seeds.

 Source:  Cooktop Cove  (adapted) Ingredients: 9-inch graham cracker crumb or chocolate pie crust 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 1/2 cups heavy cream, divided 1 cup creamy peanut butter 1 cup powdered sugar 8 oz. cream cheese, softened (reduced fat is fine) Directions: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and 1/2 cup cream. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until the chocolate is completely melted. Pour into the bottom of the pie crust. Refrigerate until set. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the peanut butter, powdered sugar and cream cheese until smooth. In a separate mixing bowl, whip the remaining cup of cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture. Spread over the chocolate layer in the pie crust. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.

  Source:  Gimme Some Oven Ingredients: 1 cup water 2 tablespoons melted butter 1/2 cup milk 2 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon active dry yeast 3 1/2 to 4 cups flour 1 teaspoon fine sea salt extra butter Directions: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the water and melted butter. Then add the milk and honey and stir until combined. Microwave until the temperature reaches 110. Pour the mixture into a mixing bowl for a stand mixer. Sprinkle the yeast over the top, give it a quick stir with a fork, and let it rest for 5 minutes until foamy. Add 3 1/2 cups flour and salt. Use the dough hook to mix in the dry ingredients on medium-low speed until combined. If the dough is sticking to the side of the bowl, add 1/4 cup at a time until the dough pulls away from the side of the bowl and is only slightly sticky to the touch. (Don't use more than 4 total cups of flour.) Continue mixing on low speed for 4-5 minutes until the dough is smooth. Transfer the dough to a greased bowl. Cover it wit...

  Source:  The Endless Meal Ingredients: 1 pound thick cut bacon 2 extra large sweet onions, thickly sliced and diced 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup water 1/3 cup strong brewed coffee 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar Directions: Cut the bacon into 1/2 inch pieces and cook in a skillet over medium-high heat for about 8-10 minutes or until cooked but still chewy. Remove the bacon from the pan with a slotted spoon. Remove all but about 1 tablespoon of the grease. Add the onions to the pan and cook over medium heat for about 8-10 minutes, then reduce the heat to low. Add the sugar and stir. Continue cooking until the onions have caramelized, about 20 minutes. Add the reserved bacon, water and coffee, and increase the heat to medium. Continue to cook, stirring every five minutes, until the mixture is thick and jam-like, about 30 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the vinegar. Taste and add salt if necessary. Use within one week.

  Source:  Joy Food Sunshine Ingredients: 1 pint heavy whipping cream (cold) 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Directions: Chill the bowl of your stand mixer in the refrigerator for 15-30 minutes. Add all ingredients to the bowl. Use the whisk attachment of your mixer to beat the ingredients, starting slow and working up to fast. Beat for 60-90 seconds or until still peaks form, scraping down the sides of the bowl as necessary.

  Ingredients: 1 pound baby carrots, cut in half 1 1/2 pounds baby potatoes, cubed 2 tablespoons butter, melted 1 can (or 14.5 oz) chicken broth 2 chicken breasts 1 can cream of chicken soup 1 cup sour cream 1 packet ranch dressing mix 1 cup uncooked rice Directions: Spray the inside of a slow cooker with baking spray. Place the carrots and potatoes in the bottom of the slow cooker. Pour the melted butter and broth over the potatoes and carrots. Place the chicken breasts on top. In a bowl, mix together the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and ranch mix. Pour the mixture over the chicken. Cook on low heat for 7-8 hours. Just before serving, cook the rice. While the rice is cooking, shred the chicken breasts and return to the slow cooker. Add the cooked rice to the slow cooker and stir everything until combined.