Linda Cahill has delicious recipes from Pampered Chef® for any occasion. Spring is finally here, and celebrations will be heading outdoors. Graduations, weddings, Flag Day, and Father’s Day call for friends and great food. Whenever you are getting together with friends, great food makes it extra special. No worries, Linda has you covered. This month we are including a few gluten-free recipes.
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Linda is an Independent Advanced Director at the Pampered Chef®. Each month she shares tips and recipes from Pampered Chef®. This month, Linda has some fun and easy recipes for your table to help you stay in the action and away from the stove.
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Whether you’re having the gang over for a weekend of sports and trivia, or you’re planning a romantic dinner for two – Linda knows just what to serve.
Whether she’s demonstrating products for the Pampered Chef® while preparing delicious recipes at a Pampered Chef® party, helping in her parish, entertaining friends, and family, or making a meal for a sick friend, Linda always knows, “What’s for Dinner?”
FLOWER ICE CUBES
INGREDIENTS:
Fruit, herbs, or edible flowers
water
https://www.pamperedchef.com/recipe/Beverages/Holiday/Flower+Ice+Cubes/1098182
EVERYTHING CITRUS-INFUSED WATER
Ingredients:
1 orange
1 lemon
1 lime
Water
Ice
GLUTEN-FREE PANCAKES
INGREDIENTS:
1 cup (250 mL) milk
1 tbsp. (15 mL) canola oil
1 tsp. (5 mL) vanilla extract
2 eggs
1½ cups (375 mL) all-purpose gluten-free flour
2 tbsp. (30 mL) sugar
2 tsp. (10 mL) baking powder
¼ tsp. (1 mL) salt
https://www.pamperedchef.com/recipe/Breakfast+%26+Brunch/Vegetarian/Gluten-Free+Pancakes/1534252
BANANA NUT MUFFINS
INGREDIENTS:
3 ripe bananas
½ cup (125 mL) vegetable oil, plus more for spraying
¼ cup (60 mL) milk
2 eggs
½ tsp. (2 mL) vanilla extract
1½ cups (375 mL) all-purpose flour or all-purpose gluten-free flour
1 cup (250 mL), plus 1 tbsp (15 mL) granulated sugar, divided.
⅓ cup (75 mL) chopped walnuts
1 tsp. (5 mL) baking soda
½ tsp. (2 mL) salt
¼ tsp. (1 mL) ground cinnamon
https://www.pamperedchef.com/recipe/Breakfast+%26+Brunch/Budget+Friendly/Banana+Nut+Muffins/1997256
ARTICHOKE ZUCCHINI FRITATTA
INGREDIENTS:
Canola oil for spraying the pan
1 large zucchini
6 oz. (175 g) reduced-fat cream cheese (Neufchâtel), softened.
8 whole eggs, slightly beaten.
4 egg whites
2 jars (7.5 oz/212 g each) of marinated artichoke hearts, drained, and finely chopped.
¼ cup (60 mL) fresh basil, snipped, divided
2 garlic cloves, pressed.
¼ tsp (1 mL) salt
¼ tsp. (1 mL) coarsely ground black pepper
1 oz. (30 g) Parmesan cheese (2 tbsp/30 mL grated)
Roasted Red Pepper Sauce (optional)
https://www.pamperedchef.com/recipe/Main+Dishes/Budget-Friendly/Artichoke+Zucchini+Frittata/1044154
CHICKEN VEGETABLE SOUP
INGREDIENTS:
1 lb. (450 g) boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 tsp. (5 mL) salt
1 tbsp. (15 mL) vegetable oil
1 medium leek, green top removed.
2 garlic cloves, pressed.
2 quarts (2 L) low-sodium chicken broth
8 oz. (250 g) green beans, trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces.
2 small zucchinis, cut in half lengthwise
1 pkg. (5 oz./150 g) Baby spinach (about 5 cups/1.25 L)
1 cup (250 mL) loosely packed fresh basil
Zest from 1 lemon
Optional: Lemon wedges
https://www.pamperedchef.com/recipe/Main+Dishes/30+Minutes+or+Less/Chicken+Vegetable+Soup/1723315
ROOT BEER RIBS
INGREDIENTS:
1 rack of pork back ribs (about 2–4 lbs./1–2 kg)
2–4 tbsp. (30–60 mL) Smoky Barbecue Rub (1 tbsp/15 mL rub per 1 lb./500 g ribs)
6 oz. (175 mL) root beer
1–1½ cups (250–375 mL) barbecue sauce
https://www.pamperedchef.com/recipe/Main+Dishes/Rockcrok/Root+Beer+Ribs/1237791
GREEK POTATO & GREEN BEAN SALAD
INGREDIENTS:
Salad
1 lb. (450 g) "B"-size red potatoes (about 5–7 potatoes)
12 oz. (350 g) frozen green beans
1 can (15.5 oz. or 398 mL) reduced-sodium chickpeas rinsed and drained.
1 pkg. (5 oz.) salad greens (spinach, romaine, or blend) (about 6–8 cups/1.5–2 L)
½ cup (125 mL) sliced black olives, drained
Optional: grilled chicken or shrimp, crumbled feta cheese, roasted red peppers
Dressing
6 tbsp. (90 mL) olive oil
¼ cup (50 mL) red wine vinegar
½ tsp. (2 mL) dried oregano
¼ tsp. (1 mL) each dried basil, onion powder, and salt (see cook's tip)
STRAWBERRY BASIL GALETTE
INGREDIENTS:
1 lb. (450g) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced (about 3 cups/750 mL)
3 tbsp. (45 mL) sugar, plus more for sprinkling
2 tbsp (30 mL) cornstarch
2 tbsp. (30 mL) torn basil leaves (about 5 basil leaves), plus more for garnishing.
1 tbsp. (15 mL) lime juice
1 pkg. (15 oz/459 g) refrigerated pie crust (1 crust), softened according to package directions.
2-3 tbsp. (15-30 mL) softened butter, cubed.
1 egg, beaten.
Optional: ice cream or whipped cream
https://www.pamperedchef.com/recipe/Desserts/Summer+Faves/Strawberry+Basil+Galette/1858849
AMBROSIA PRETZEL SALAD
INGREDIENTS:
Pretzel Crust
½ cup (125 mL) butter (1 stick), melted
2 tbsp. (30 mL) sugar
3 cups (750 mL) pretzels, finely crushed.
Cream Cheese Filling
8 oz. (250 g) cream cheese, softened.
½ cup (125 mL) sugar
1 can (20 oz./566 g) crushed pineapple, drained
1 pkg. (8 oz/250 g) frozen whipped topping. thawed.
Garnish
½ cup (125 mL) sweetened shredded coconut
¼ cup (60 mL) Maraschino cherries, sliced in half and patted dry
¼ cup (60 mL) canned mandarin oranges, drained, and cut in half
https://www.pamperedchef.com/recipe/Desserts/Budget-Friendly/Ambrosia+Pretzel+Salad/1976031
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