August 2023 "What's for Dinner? Ask Linda" by Linda Cahill with Recipes Courtesy of The Pampered Chef
Linda Cahill has delicious recipes from Pampered Chef® for any occasion. Summer is here, and we’re ready to party.
Need recipes to finish out the summer? Linda has some great recipes for you.
Whenever you are getting together with friends, great food makes it extra special. No worries, Linda has you covered.
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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?”
COFFEE SMOOTHIE
Ingredients:
½ cup (125 mL) cold brew coffee
¼ cup (60mL) almond milk
1 Tbsp. (15mL) almond butter
1 Tbsp. (15mL) honey
2 Tbsp. (30 mL) rolled oats
¼ tsp. (1 mL) cocoa powder
1 banana quartered
½ cup (125 mL) ice
https://www.pamperedchef.com/recipe/1623003
DENVER OMELET
Ingredients:
1 tbsp (15 mL) butter, divided
2 tbsp. (30 mL) finely chopped onion
2 tbsp. (30 mL) finely chopped red bell pepper
2 tbsp. (30 mL) finely chopped green bell pepper
3 tbsp. (45 mL) diced ham
2 eggs
1 tbsp. (15mL) water
⅛ tsp. (0.5 mL) salt
⅛ tsp. (0.5 mL) pepper
2 tbsp. (30 mL) cheddar cheese, shredded
Optional garnish: sliced green onions
https://www.pamperedchef.com/recipe/Breakfast+%26+Brunch/Denver+Omelet/52354
DOUBLE BERRY GALETTE
Ingredients:
1 lemon
3 cups (750 mL) blueberries, divided
1 cup (250 mL) raspberries, divided
1/4 cup (60 mL) granulated sugar
1 tbsp. (15 mL) all-purpose flour
1/8 tsp. (.5 mL) ground cinnamon
1 refrigerated pie crust (from 15-ounce/450 g package), softened as directed on package
Powdered sugar
https://www.pamperedchef.com/recipe/Breakfast+%26+Brunch/Double+Berry+Galette/50047
POMEGRANATE- GINGER COOLER
Ingredients:
1 4-in. (10-cm) piece peeled fresh gingerroot
1 can (12 oz/350 g) frozen pomegranate-cherry juice concentrate, thawed
5-6 limes
3 cups (750 mL) chilled club soda
1 bottle (750 mL) sparkling wine such as spumante
4 cups (1 L) ice plus additional for serving
https://www.pamperedchef.com/recipe/Beverages/Under+30+minutes/Pomegranate-Ginger+Cooler/92570
ARTICHOKE-BACON BITES
Ingredients:
24 authentic restaurant-style tortilla chips
1 can (14 oz or 398 mL) artichoke hearts in water, drained
4 oz. (125 g) Monterey Jack cheese, divided
1 small plum tomato
½ cup (125 mL) loosely packed fresh cilantro, divided
½ cup (125 mL) mayonnaise
4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
1 tbsp. (15 mL) Crushed Peppercorn & Garlic Rub
RAINBOW VEGGIE PIZZA
Ingredients:
1 16 oz. (450 g) ball fresh pizza dough
canola oil
assorted fresh vegetables such as broccoli, yellow pepper, orange pepper, grape tomatoes, red onions, and purple potatoes
½ cup (125 mL) prepared pesto
1 cup (250 mL) shredded mozzarella cheese
https://www.pamperedchef.com/recipe/Appetizers+%26+Snacks/Vegetarian/Rainbow+Veggie+Pizza/1078279
SPEEDY SHRIMP AND SAUSAGE PAELLA
Ingredients:
1 medium onion
8 oz. (250 g) smoked Polish sausage
1 tbsp. (15 mL) olive oil
1 can (14.5 oz) chicken broth (about 2 cups/500 mL)
1 cup (250 mL) uncooked long grain white rice
1 tbsp. (15 mL) Creole seasoning
2 garlic cloves, pressed
1/2 tsp. (2 mL) turmeric
1 lb. (450 g) medium uncooked shrimp (41-50 per pound), peeled and deveined, tails removed
1 can (14.5 ounces) petite diced tomatoes with green chiles (1 3/4 cups/425 mL), drained
1 pkg. (9 oz) frozen artichoke hearts, thawed (1 1/2 cups/375 mL)
1 cup (250 mL) frozen peas, thawed
Chopped fresh parsley (optional)
POWER KALE SALAD
Ingredients:
Lightened-up Caesar Dressing
1/3 cup (75 mL) plain fat-free yogurt
1 1/2 tbsp. (22 mL) lemon juice
2 tsp. (10 mL) red wine vinegar
2 tsp. (10 mL) Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp. (5 mL) anchovy paste
1 tsp. (5 mL) Dijon mustard
1/4 tsp. (1 mL) black pepper
1 garlic clove
1 tbsp. (15 mL) olive oil
Salad
4 oz. (125 g) kale, stems removed and torn into bite-sized pieces
1 large zucchini, ends trimmed, cut into half or thirds
1 can (16 oz/454 g) chickpeas, drained
1/2 cup (125 mL) sunflower kernels or pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
1 oz. (30 g) Parmesan cheese
Optional toppings: halved cherry tomatoes, pomegranate seeds, croutons, grilled chicken, or salmon
https://www.pamperedchef.com/recipe/Main+Dishes/Power+Kale+Salad/1081621
MINT CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM CAKE
Ingredients:
Crust
1 pkg. (10 oz/300 g) fudge-covered mint cookies (about 40 cookies), divided
2 tbsp. (30 mL) butter, melted
Filling
1 qt. (1 L) mint chocolate chip ice cream
1 qt. (1 L) chocolate ice cream
1/2 cup (125 mL) heavy whipping cream
2 tbsp. (30 mL) powdered sugar
1/8 tsp. (.5 mL) peppermint extract
https://www.pamperedchef.com/recipe/Desserts/Mint+Chocolate+Ice+Cream+Cake/83937
MINI CAKE TOWERS
Ingredients:
1 pkg. (15.25 oz-18.25 oz/450-540 g) White cake mix (plus ingredients to make cake)
food coloring (optional)
1 count (16 oz/450 g) white frosting
Sugared rose petals or sprinkles (optional)
https://www.pamperedchef.com/recipe/Desserts/Holiday/Mini+Cake+Towers/1102301
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