Mandarine Orange Spinach Salad with Chicken and Lemon Honey Ginger Dressing

Mandarine Orange Spinach Salad with Chicken and Lemon Honey Ginger Dressing

Ingredients

Dressing

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup canola oil
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 3 1/2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 2 Tbsp honey
• 2 Tbsp peeled and grated ginger
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 tsp dijon mustard (Emeril's is the only way to go)
• 1/4 - 1/2 tsp salt, to taste

Wonton strips

• 12 wonton wrappers, sliced into 1/2-inch thick strips
• Vegetable oil, for frying
• Cinnamon

Salad

• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, grilled and sliced
• 1 cup sliced almonds, toasted
• 10 oz baby spinach
• 2 cups snow peas, sliced into halves
• 1 1/2 cups matchstick carrots
• 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
• 1 1/2 (15 oz) cans mandarine oranges (no sugar added), drained well (fresh would work too)
• 1/2 cup cilantro, stems removed
• Black and white sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)

See full instructions on: www.cookingclassy.com

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Easter Sugar Cookie Squares

Easter Sugar Cookie Squares

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 egg white
• 1 1/2 Tbsp sour cream (I just do 1 heaping Tbsp)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• Red, yellow and green food coloring
• White sprinkles

Vanilla Frosting

• 6 Tbsp butter, softened
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 1 pinch salt
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 4 Tbsp half and half

See full instructions on: www.cookingclassy.com

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Orange Pound Cake

Orange Pound Cake

Ingredients

For the pound cake:

• 3/4 cup buttermilk
• 1 tablespoon orange zest
• 1/3 cup fresh orange juice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for pan
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened, plus more for pan
• 1/2 cup nonfat vanilla (or plain) greek yogurt
• 2 cups sugar
• 5 large eggs
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For the glaze

• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup orange juice 

For the frosting:

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon orange juice
• 1 tablespoon orange zest
• 1 tablespoon milk

See full instructions on: www.crazyforcrust.com

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Grilled Balsamic Steak with Blue Cheese Butter.

Grilled Balsamic Steak with Blue Cheese Butter.

Ingredients: 

• 1½ lbs top round steak
• 3 tablespoon olive oil
• 6 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 4 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce (I use liquid aminos)
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme
• ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
• 3 cloves minced garlic
• Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
• 2 onions, sliced ½" thick
• 2 tomatoes, sliced ½" thick
• ¼ cup butter, softened
• ¼ cup blue cheese crumbles
• 1 clove garlic
• Rosemary, to garnish

See full instructions on: hostthetoast.com

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Shrimp and Bacon Kabobs

Shrimp and Bacon Kabobs

Ingredients

• 12 oz 41-60 shrimp, peeled and deviened
• 6 slices thick-cut bacon, uncooked
• ½ bottle Lawry's Santa Fe Chili Marinade*
• 6 bamboo skewers
• paper towels
• lime wedges

See full instructions on: www.aroundmyfamilytable.com

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