Grilled Pork Chops With Cherry Sauce – NY Times (Video)

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Juicy pork chops covered in a delicious cherry sauce makes this taste like a five-star meal – without the five-star price!

I found this recipe while searching for a way to use cherries with my dinner from the NY Times, and it did not disappoint!

For this recipe, I used my Cherry & Olive Pitter, Food Chopper, and 12″ (30cm) Cast Iron Grill Pan Skillet:

Cherry & Olive Pitter

Pit Four Fruits at One Time

If you love fresh cherries and olives, but not the mess or the time it takes to remove the pits, this handy tool quickly pits four cherries at once without bruising or wasting any of the fruit. The clear bottom tray catches all the juice and pits, mess-free. And the non-slip feet keep it in place while you zip through. The top locks to make it easy to store in a drawer.

Olive Pitter

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One of our most popular kitchen tools, the Food Chopper makes quick work of chopping veggies, cooked meat, and nuts in seconds. It’s the solution to tear-free onion chopping! It’s equipped with a unique stainless-steel blade that rotates with each press of the plunger for consistent results. The more you press the plunger, the finer the chop. 

12″ (30cm) Cast Iron Grill Pan Skillet:

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This grill pan is exactly what you need to grill your food—whether you’re cooking indoors or out. The raised ridges on the bottom of the pan give your food rich, seared grill marks, and keeps food out of oil and drippings. The pan is big enough to hold 4 chicken breasts or burgers, or grill veggies for the whole family. The two-handle design lets you easily take your pan from the heat to the table, and because it’s made of durable cast iron, food will stay warm throughout your meal. And when you’re ready to clean up, use the ridged pan scraper to remove food.

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Ingredients

  • 4 pork loin chops bone-in and at least one-inch thick
  • 1 tbsp rosemary freshly minced
  • 1 tsp salt plus more for the sauce
  • 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper plus more for the sauce
  • 1 tsp finely chopped garlic
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tbsp minced shallot
  • 1 cup cherries stemmed, pitted and halved
  • ½ cup fruity wine such as Pinot Noir

Instructions

Remove stems, pit cherries and slice in half; set aside.

Chop shallot, mince Rosemary, and chop garlic.

Pat Pork chops dry, then season with salt and pepper.  Rub both sides with rosemary and garlic. 

You can marinate for two hours, up to overnight if you like.  Bring pork back to room temperature prior to cooking.

Sear pork chops over medium-high heat in 12″ (30cm) Cast Iron Grill Pan Skillet for 7-10 minutes per side, until nicely browned, and an instant-read thermometer registers 135 °F/57 °C (USDA recommends temperature of 145 °F/63 °C). Remove chops to a platter, cover with foil. 

Place one tablespoon of butter into the skillet, and when the foam subsides, add in the shallots.  Cook until softened, 2-3 minutes.

Add in cherries, wine and any juices the pork chops have accumulated, stirring to incorporate.  Cook 5-6 minutes, until liquid is slightly reduced.

Add in the rest of the butter, stirring to finish the sauce.  Season with salt and pepper. Pour sauce over the pork chops and serve immediately.

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Grilled Pork Chops With Cherry Sauce – NY Times (Video)

Juicy pork chops covered in a delicious cherry sauce makes this taste like a five-star meal – without the five-star price!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 29 minutes
Marinating Time 2 hours
Course dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 341 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pork chops loin, bone-in and at least one-inch thick
  • 1 tbsp Fresh rosemary minced
  • 1 tsp salt plus more for the sauce
  • 1 tsp Freshly Ground Black Pepper plus more for the sauce
  • 1 tsp garlic finely chopped
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp shallot minced
  • 1 cup cherries stemmed, pitted and halved
  • ½ cup Pinot Noir or other fruity wine

Instructions
 

  • Remove stems, pit cherries and slice in half;set aside. Chop shallot, mince Rosemary, and chop garlic.
    1 tbsp Fresh rosemary, 1 tsp garlic, 1 tbsp shallot, 1 cup cherries
  • Pat Pork chops dry, then season with salt and pepper.  Rub both sides with rosemary and garlic.  You can marinate for two hours,up to overnight if you like.  Bring pork back to room temperature prior to cooking.
    4 pork chops, 1 tbsp Fresh rosemary, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp Freshly Ground Black Pepper, 1 tsp garlic
  • Sear pork chops over medium-high heat in 12" (30cm) Cast Iron Grill Pan Skillet for 7-10minutes per side, until nicely browned and an instant-read thermometer registers 135 °F/57 °C (USDA recommends temperature of 145°F/63 °C). Remove to a platter, cover with foil.
    4 pork chops
  • Place one tablespoon of butter into the skillet, and when the foam subsides, add in the shallots.  Cook until softened, 2-3 minutes. Add in cherries, wine and any juices the pork chops have accumulated, stirring to incorporate.  Cook 5-6 minutes, until liquid is slightly reduced. Add in the rest of the butter, stirring to finish the sauce.  Season with salt and pepper
    1 tsp salt, 1 tsp Freshly Ground Black Pepper, 3 tbsp butter, 1 cup cherries, 1/2 cup Pinot Noir, 1 tbsp shallot
  • Pour sauce over the pork chops and serve immediately.

Notes

Please note that while I listed the internal temperature of the pork to be done, per NY Times Cooking, at 135 °F/57 °C, the USDA recommends temperature of 145 °F/63 °C, which is why I listed both.
Please also note that the pork’s temperature will continue to rise once removed from the heat. 

Nutrition Estimate

Calories: 341kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 29gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 112mgSodium: 714mgPotassium: 597mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 307IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 21mgIron: 1mg

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Keyword cast iron, cherry, cherry sauce, pork chops
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Boozy Dole Whip Popsicles (Video)

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Icy cold and sweet, these Boozy Dole Whip Pops from @delish are incredibly refreshing on a hot summer’s day or night!  You can skip the booze, but either way – they are delicious!

I found this recipe on Delish. I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again – Delish has a TON of amazing recipes, including the one I’m featuring today! I gave their unlimited membership beginning over a year or so ago, so I am speaking from my own (read: they are not paying me for this review) experiences. The membership cost me $20 for the year, and it includes a wonderful year-long subscription to their quarterly magazine filled with delicious (and easy!) recipes, unlimited access to Delish recipes, members-only access to a one-on-one hotline to ask for help from their food editors, and other wonderful bonuses. You can learn more about their membership here; this is a code I found online, as I believe the normal cost is $35/year, but this code looks like you can still get it for $20/year, which is great! I have found it to be extremely useful, although I have not yet taken advantage of their hotline – yet. You can make these with or without the rum, and they come out terrific either way. 

I blended the ingredients in the Deluxe Cooking Blender, then I used my Quicksicle Maker for the pops, and my Pineapple Wedger to core the pineapple:

Quicksicle Maker

Make Ice Pops in 8 Minutes Make your own custom frozen treats in as little as 8 minutes in our Quicksicle Maker®! The quick-freezing technology in the base lets you make up to three consecutive rounds. The high walls keep spills contained, and the removal key makes it easy to remove your finished quicksicles. It’s ideal for families with kids, because the crosshatch pattern on the sticks keeps quicksicles in place, and the handles are easy for kids to hold. The best part? You can use your own ingredients—like your favorite juices, smoothies, or flavored milks—for healthier, allergen-free frozen treats.

Product Details

  • Includes the Quicksicle Maker, six sticks, and removal key
  • Base is 4½” x 8¼” x 4¾” (12 cm x 21 cm x 12.5 cm)
  • The high walls help keep spills contained
  • Removal key makes it easy to remove finished quicksicles
  • The crosshatch pattern keeps quicksicles on the sticks
  • Stick handles are easy for kids to hold

Pineapple Wedger Our exclusive Pineapple Wedger cores, halves, and peels pineapple in one easy step! One blade cleanly cores, while another removes the skin. You can also use this handy tool on pears, cucumbers, zucchini, and tomatoes. Details

  • 9” overall length, fits most pineapples.
  • Ergonomic handle.
  • Includes storage cover.
  • Dishwasher-safe.

Deluxe Cooking Blender

 

Best Blender for Smoothies—and Soup!

Blenders aren’t just for smoothies anymore. Our innovative blender has settings that heat up to 220˚F (104˚C), which means it doesn’t just blend—it cooks. With a cooking blender, you can make everything from smoothies and milkshakes to soups, jams, alternative milks, and nut butters. With eight preprogrammed settings and two custom settings, there’s no guesswork. The pitcher has a 6-cup capacity for hot food and 7-cup capacity for cold food, and comes with a tamper, dual-sided cleaning brush, strainer bag, boil-over guard, and a cooking guide with more than 60 recipes.

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  • 8 preprogrammed settings including: Smoothie, Alt Milk, Grind, Soup, Heated Puree, Sauce, Jam, and Custom Blend.
  • 17½” x 9½” x 9¾”.
  • 2 peak horsepower†

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Ingredients

  • 1 whole pineapple cut into chunks (about 4 cups)
  • ¾ cup coconut milk
  • ½ cup coconut rum
  • ¼ cup sweetened condensed milk
  • Toasted shredded sweetened coconut

Instructions

Freeze the Quicksicle Maker, placing the base LEVEL AND UPRIGHT in the freezer for 24 hours prior to using.*

Use the Pineapple Wedger to peel, core and halve the pineapple; cut into large chunks.

Add all ingredients (minus toasted coconut) to the Deluxe Cooking Blender in the order listed. Replace and lock the lid. Press the wheel to start blending on the CUSTOM BLEND setting and increase to speed 9 for 20 seconds, or until ingredients are combined.

Insert sticks into the molds, then pour Dole Whip mixture into each mold, stopping just before the fill line. Top with toasted coconut.

Freeze 8-15 minutes, until solid, then use the key to remove each Popsicle. Repeat to make additional batches.

*You can alternatively make these using 15 (3-oz) Dixie cups and Popsicle sticks. Freeze at least five hours until solid.  Use scissors to cut paper cup away from pop.

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Boozy Dole Whip Popsicles (Video)

Icy cold and sweet, these Boozy Dole Whip Pops are incredibly refreshing on a hot summer’s day or night!  You can skip the booze, but either way – they are delicious!
No ratings yet
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Freeze Time per batch 10 minutes
Course frozen treat
Cuisine American
Servings 9 servings
Calories 95 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 whole Fresh Pineapple Peeled, cored cut into chunks (4 cups)
  • ¾ cup coconut milk
  • ½ cup coconut rum
  • ¼ cup sweetened condensed milk
  • toasted sweetened coconut

Instructions
 

  • Freeze the Quicksicle Maker, placing the base LEVEL AND UPRIGHT in the freezer for 24 hours prior to using.*
  • Use the Pineapple Wedger to peel, core and halve the pineapple; cut into large chunks.
    1 whole Fresh Pineapple
  • Add all ingredients (minus toasted coconut) to the Deluxe Cooking Blender in the order listed. Replace and lock the lid. Press the wheel to start blending on the CUSTOM BLEND setting and increase to speed 9 for 20 seconds, or until ingredients are combined.
    1 whole Fresh Pineapple, 3/4 cup coconut milk, 1/2 cup coconut rum, 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • Insert sticks into the molds, then pour Dole Whip mixture into each mold, stopping just before the fill line. Top with toasted coconut.
    toasted sweetened coconut
  • Freeze 8-15 minutes, then use the key to remove each Popsicle. Repeat to make two additional batches

Notes

*You can alternatively make these using 15 (3-oz) Dixie cups and Popsicle sticks. Freeze at least five hours until solid.  Use scissors to cut paper cup away from pop.

Nutrition Estimate

Calories: 95kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 13mgPotassium: 73mgFiber: 0.001gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 23IUVitamin C: 0.5mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 1mg

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The provided nutritional information is automatically calculated and should only be used as an approximation. It is offered as a courtesy and may not reflect exact values due to variations in ingredients, cooking methods, and other factors. We recommend consulting with a qualified healthcare professional or nutritionist for precise dietary information.

Keyword Adult Popsicle, coconut, Dole Whip, Frozen, Pineapple, Rum
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Caprese Chicken Saltimbocca – Delish (Video)

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Tender chicken wrapped in prosciutto with juicy tomatoes, mozzarella, basil in a delicious balsamic sauce – this recipe is a restaurant worthy dinner that’s easy enough to pull together any night of the week!  I found this recipe on Delish. I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again – Delish has a TON of amazing recipes, including the one I’m featuring today! I gave their unlimited membership beginning over a year or so ago, so I am speaking from my own (read: they are not paying me for this review) experiences. The membership cost me $20 for the year, and it includes a wonderful year-long subscription to their quarterly magazine filled with delicious (and easy!) recipes, unlimited access to Delish recipes, members-only access to a one-on-one hotline to ask for help from their food editors, and other wonderful bonuses. You can learn more about their membership here; this is a code I found online, as I believe the normal cost is $35/year, but this code looks like you can still get it for $20/year, which is great! I have found it to be extremely useful, although I have not yet taken advantage of their hotline – yet. I used my Close & Cut to slice the tomatoes: Close & Cut

Cut, Slice & Halve With Ease

Keep hands clean, get even cuts, and prep efficiently with the Close & Cut Set. Slice through seedless grapes, halve bagels, and even butterfly chicken breasts with ease. The Close & Cut can easily hold up to 1 cup (250 mL) of food at a time for easy and quick cutting, and the ergonomic handle of the Coated Chef’s Knife makes it comfortable and easy to cut through anything. Plus, both are dishwasher-safe!

Product Details

Close & Cut (Not sold separately)

  • This tool will change the way you prep. It cuts down the time it takes to cut food like grapes, cherry tomatoes, chicken, bagels, and more.

Coated Chef’s Knife

  • This versatile blade is a must-have for all your meal prep—from slicing, dicing, and chopping vegetables, to mincing herbs, to cutting meat.

I used the 12″ (30-cm) Signature Nonstick Skillet to cook the chicken:

12 inch signature nonstick skillet

A Sauté Pan for Family-Sized Meals

This 12″ (30-cm) skillet will be your go-to for one-pan dinners and big portions of scrambled eggs, chicken, pasta, and other family favorites. With a removable handle and glass lid, you can easily transfer this pan from the stovetop to the oven. It has a top-of-the-line nonstick coating that’s perfect for no-fat, low-fat, and no-fuss cooking—because your food will slide right out—and cleanup is a breeze in the dishwasher!

About Signature Nonstick Cookware

We call it our signature cookware collection because it’s that good. This cookware is designed for the way you cook, clean, and store. Because this cookware is designed without rivets, there’s no food buildup or rusting, and they’re dishwasher-safe for easy cleanup. The removable handle helps you save space in your cabinets, oven, and dishwasher. The top-of-the-line titanium-reinforced, four-layer nonstick coating is made without PFOA and provides even heat conduction and consistent results every time. With a lifetime guarantee, this cookware is a smart and savvy investment that will last!

Guarantee

  • Pan: Lifetime guarantee
  • Removable handle: 5-year guarantee

Product Details

  • 4¼-qt. (4-L) capacity
  • 12″ (30-cm) diameter
  • Includes a tempered glass lid with stainless steel rim
  • Top-of-the-line, titanium-reinforced, 4-layer nonstick coating releases food easily
  • Made without PFOA
  • The removable handle saves space in your cabinets, oven, and dishwasher
  • Metal utensil–safe
  • Pan is heat-safe to 480°F (250°C)
  • Lid is heat-safe to 400°F (200°C)
  • Dishwasher-safe

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb. chicken cutlets (4-ounces each)
  • Kosher Salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 8 thin slices  prosciutto (6-ounces total)
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken stock
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
  • 8-ounces ciliegine mozzarella balls halved if large
  • ½ cup packed fresh basil

Instructions

Slice tomatoes and ciliegine (mozzarella balls), set aside. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then wrap two slices of the prosciutto around each cutlet. Dredge each piece in the flour, shaking off any excess. 

Heat oil in 12″ (30-cm) Signature Nonstick Skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken to skillet, cooking 2-3 minutes per side, until golden.  Remove chicken, set aside.

Pour the vinegar into the skillet and stir to remove any browned bits for 30 seconds, until almost completely reduced.  Add chicken stock, cook for 2 minutes, until reduced by half.

Add chicken back to the skillet, turning each piece to thoroughly coat with the sauce. Cook for two minutes more to allow the sauce to thicken a little more. Remove from heat.

Transfer chicken to platter, and top with tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil.  Drizzle  the sauce from the skillet over everything, and serve immediately.

That’s a wrap! I’d love to hear your thoughts, so please leave a comment below. Your feedback means a lot to me! Together, we’re making kitchen life easier, one Pampered Chef tool at a time.

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Caprese Chicken Saltimbocca – Delish (Video)

Tender chicken wrapped in prosciutto with juicy tomatoes,mozzarella, basil in a delicious balsamic sauce – this recipe is a restaurant-worthy dinner that’s easy enough to pull together any night of the week! 
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 17 minutes
Course dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 566 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 16 oz chicken cutlets 4-ounces each
  • kosher salt
  • Freshly Ground Black Pepper
  • 6 oz prosciutto 8 thin slices
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken stock
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
  • 8 ounces ciliegine mozzarella balls, halved if large
  • ½ cup packed fresh basil

Instructions
 

  • Slice tomatoes and ciliegine (mozzarella balls), set aside.
    2 cups cherry tomatoes, 8 ounces ciliegine
  • Season chicken with salt and pepper, then wrap two slices of the prosciutto around each cutlet.
    16 oz chicken cutlets, kosher salt, Freshly Ground Black Pepper, 6 oz prosciutto
  • Dredge each piece in the flour, shaking off any excess.
    2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • Heat oil in 12" (30-cm) Signature Nonstick Skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken to skillet, cooking 2-3 minutes per side, until golden. Remove chicken, set aside.
    2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 16 oz chicken cutlets
  • Pour the vinegar into the skillet and stir to remove any browned bits for 30seconds, until almost completely reduced. Add chicken stock, cook for 2 minutes, until reduced by half.
    1/3 cup balsamic vinegar, 1 cup low-sodium chicken stock
  • Add chicken back to the skillet, turning each piece to thoroughly coat with the sauce.Cook for two minutes more to allow the sauce to thicken a little more. Remove from heat.
    16 oz chicken cutlets
  • Transfer chicken to platter, and top with tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil.  Drizzle the sauce from the skillet over everything,and serve immediately.
    1 cup low-sodium chicken stock, 2 cups cherry tomatoes, 1/2 cup packed fresh basil, 8 ounces ciliegine

Notes

Store any leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator up to three days.

Nutrition Estimate

Calories: 566kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 42gFat: 39gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 121mgSodium: 484mgPotassium: 754mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 572IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 233mgIron: 2mg

Nutritional Information Disclaimer:

The provided nutritional information is automatically calculated and should only be used as an approximation. It is offered as a courtesy and may not reflect exact values due to variations in ingredients, cooking methods, and other factors. We recommend consulting with a qualified healthcare professional or nutritionist for precise dietary information.

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Watermelon Gazpacho – Gimme Some Oven (Video)

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Cool and delicious, this Watermelon Gazpacho from Ali over at Gimme Some Oven is the most refreshing soup you’ll ever have, and full of summer flavors! You can learn more about Ali here. Her recipes are so wonderful, and this one is my new favorite! Mint is not something I use regularly, but I tried it for this recipe, and it was very good, although I may try a different herb next time, and leave some seeds from the jalapeño in, for a bit of extra heat. For this recipe, I (of course) used my Deluxe Cooking Blender:

Best Blender for Smoothies—and Soup!

Blenders aren’t just for smoothies anymore. Our innovative blender has settings that heat up to 220˚F (104˚C), which means it doesn’t just blend—it cooks. With a cooking blender, you can make everything from smoothies and milkshakes to soups, jams, alternative milks, and nut butters. With eight preprogrammed settings and two custom settings, there’s no guesswork. The pitcher has a 6-cup capacity for hot food and 7-cup capacity for cold food, and comes with a tamper, dual-sided cleaning brush, strainer bag, boil-over guard, and a cooking guide with more than 60 recipes.

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  • 6-cup capacity for hot food.
  • 7-cup capacity for cold food.
  • Includes: Tamper, Dual-Sided Cleaning Brush, Strainer Bag, Boil-Over Guard, and the Deluxe Cooking Blender Cooking Guide which includes more than 60 recipes.
  • 8 preprogrammed settings including: Smoothie, Alt Milk, Grind, Soup, Heated Puree, Sauce, Jam, and Custom Blend.
  • 17½” x 9½” x 9¾”.
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A couple of things I did differently, specifically because of my blender, is that I used an English cucumber as it is seedless, and I did NOT peel it, since our blender can take care of the peel with ease. I also used cherry tomatoes instead of Roma tomatoes, and did not reove the seeds. Click here to get your Deluxe Cooking Blender today.  You’ll be glad you did. Let’s jump right in! Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons Sherry Vinegar
  • 1.5 cups fresh watermelon, cubed
  • 9-ounces cherry tomatoes
  • 8-ounces English cucumber, cut into large chunks
  • 1 red bell pepper seeded and quartered
  • ½ red onion peeled
  • 2 garlic cloves peeled
  • 1 slice bread crusts removed quartered
  • 1/3 cup fresh mint leaves loosely packed
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin

Toppings (optional)

  • Croutons
  • Fresh mint chopped
  • Olive oil
  • diced tomatoes
  • diced red onion
  • diced cucumber
  • diced red pepper

Instructions

Peel garlic and onion. Cut watermelon, pepper and cucumber.

Add all ingredients (minus garnish) to the Deluxe Cooking Blender in the order listed. Replace and lock the lid. Press the wheel  to start blending on the CUSTOM BLEND setting and increase to speed 9 for 20 seconds, or until ingredients are combined.

Refrigerate for 4 hours, until flavors meld and soup is chilled.  Serve with your favorite toppings.

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Watermelon Gazpacho – Gimme Some Oven (Video)

Cool and delicious, this Watermelon Gazpacho is the most refreshing soup you’ll ever have, and full of summer flavors!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Chilling Time 4 hours
Course Appetizer, Lunch, Soup
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6 servings
Calories 115 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp Sherry vinegar
  • 1.5 cups watermelon cubed
  • 9 oz cherry tomatoes
  • 8 oz English Cucumber quartered
  • 1 red bell pepper quartered
  • ½ red onion peeled
  • 2 garlic peeled
  • 1 slice bread crusts removed, quartered
  • cup fresh mint leaves loosely packed
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • ½ tsp Freshly Ground Black Pepper
  • ¼ tsp ground cumin

Instructions
 

  • Add all ingredients (minus garnish) to the Deluxe Cooking Blender in the order listed. Replace and lock the lid. Press the wheel  to start blending on the CUSTOM BLEND setting and increase to speed 9 for 20 seconds, or until ingredients are combined.
    3 tbsp olive oil, 3 tbsp Sherry vinegar, 1.5 cups watermelon, 9 oz cherry tomatoes, 8 oz English Cucumber, 1 red bell pepper, 1/2 red onion, 2 garlic, 1 slice bread, 1/3 cup fresh mint leaves, 1 tsp sea salt, 1/2 tsp Freshly Ground Black Pepper, 1/4 tsp ground cumin
  • Refrigerate for 4 hours, until flavors meld and soup is chilled.  Serve with your favorite toppings

Notes

Store any leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator up to three days.

Nutrition Estimate

Calories: 115kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.002gSodium: 418mgPotassium: 274mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1193IUVitamin C: 41mgCalcium: 31mgIron: 1mg

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Lemon Ricotta Pasta & Spinach – The Clever Meal (Video)

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Quick and delicious, this Lemon Ricotta Pasta & Spinach recipe is filled with lemony brightness, tender spinach, and creamy ricotta. Bonus points for being able to pull this together in 15 minutes for the most amazing and easy weeknight dinner! 

I was searching for a fast recipe that my whole family would like when I found this deliciousness from Katia over at The Clever Meal.  You can learn more about Katia here. I was thrilled to find her, as I absolutely love Mediterranean recipes, and as she is originally from Italy, my heart – and stomach were won over!

What I also like about this recipe is that you can change it to whatever you have on hand – for example, basil or arugula.  Hubby is not able to eat spinach (due to kidney stones) so I was able to adapt this recipe by using basil instead.  Delicious! One thing I might add to the sauce would be some red pepper flakes, which Katia does recommend as an optional garnish.  I think the next time I try it, I might add some to the sauce recipe as well. 

For this recipe. I want to highlight our Citrus Press, Garlic Press, and Adjustable Double Grater, I use them all the time. Here’s some information: Citrus Press

It’s so easy to squeeze juice from lemons, limes and small oranges with our Citrus Press. It’s made of a durable coated aluminum that won’t discolor or rust. Just put the fruit in cut-side down, squeeze the handles, and out comes every last drop of juice.

Product Details

  • 8½”.
  • White, enamel-coated aluminum is durable and rust-resistant.

How to Clean

  • Dishwasher-safe.

Garlic Press

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  • Aluminum with nonstick, silicone-based coating.
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How to Clean

  • Dishwasher-safe.

Adjustable Double Grater

Easy-to-Store Folding Grater

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Product Details

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  • Dishwasher-safe
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Let’s jump right in!

Ingredients

  • 8-ounces pasta of choice
  • 8-ounces baby spinach

For the Sauce

  • 1 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 lemon zested and juiced
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove pressed
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Garnish

  • Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • Lemon wedges
  • Extra-virgin olive oil
  • Red pepper flakes

Instructions

Begin to boil pasta in salted water according to package directions, cooking just until to al dente. While pasta is cooking, grate cheese.

To make sauce:

In a small bowl, combine ricotta, olive oil, Parmesan, lemon zest and juice, garlic, salt, and pepper. Taste for seasonings, adding more as needed.

To Finish:

When pasta is finished cooking, place spinach in colander. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain pasta into the colander over the spinach. Pour the pasta and spinach back into the pot. 

Add ricotta sauce, along with a little bit of the reserved pasta water.  Coat pasta evenly with the sauce, adding a bit more of the pasta water only if needed to make the sauce creamier.

Serve immediately with more Parmesan cheese, lemon wedges, extra-virgin olive oil and red pepper flakes, if desired.

That’s a wrap! I’d love to hear your thoughts, so please leave a comment below. Your feedback means a lot to me! Together, we’re making kitchen life easier, one Pampered Chef tool at a time.

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Lemon Ricotta Pasta & Spinach – The Clever Meal (Video)

Quick and delicious, this Lemon Ricotta Pasta & Spinach recipe is filled with lemony brightness, tender spinach, and creamy ricotta. Bonus points for being able to pull this together in 15 minutes for the most amazing and easy weeknight dinner! 
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 3 servings
Calories 278 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz pasta your choice I used spaghetti
  • 8 oz baby spinach

For the Sauce

  • 1 cup ricotta cheese whole milk
  • cup Parmesan Cheese grated
  • 1 lemon zested and juiced
  • 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove pressed
  • kosher salt to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Garnish

  • Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • Lemon wedges
  • Extra-virgin olive oil
  • Red pepper flakes

Instructions
 

  • Begin to boil pasta in salted water according to package directions, cooking just until to al dente.
    8 oz pasta
  • While pasta is cooking, grate cheese.
    1/3 cup Parmesan Cheese

To make sauce:

  • In a small bowl, combine ricotta, olive oil, Parmesan,lemon zest and juice, garlic, salt, and pepper. Taste for seasonings, adding more as needed.
    1 cup ricotta cheese, 1 lemon, 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, 1 garlic clove, kosher salt, Freshly ground black pepper

Finish

  • When pasta is finished cooking, place spinach in colander. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain pasta into the colander over the spinach.
    8 oz baby spinach
  • Pour the pasta and spinach back into the pot.  Add ricotta sauce, along with a little bit of the reserved pasta water.  Coat pasta evenly with the sauce, adding a bit more of the pasta water only if needed to make the sauce creamier.
  • Serve immediately with more Parmesan cheese,lemon wedges, extra-virgin olive oil and red pepper flakes, if desired.
    Grated Parmesan Cheese, Extra-virgin olive oil, Red pepper flakes, Lemon wedges

Notes

Starchy pasta water doesn’t just help thin the sauce to the right consistency; it also helps it cling to the pasta better and emulsify with the fat and cheese you’re going to be adding. – From Serious Eats
Store any leftover in the refrigerator up to three days in a sealed container.

Nutrition Estimate

Calories: 278kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 16gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 51mgSodium: 682mgPotassium: 807mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 7885IUVitamin C: 46mgCalcium: 365mgIron: 3mg

Nutritional Information Disclaimer:

The provided nutritional information is automatically calculated and should only be used as an approximation. It is offered as a courtesy and may not reflect exact values due to variations in ingredients, cooking methods, and other factors. We recommend consulting with a qualified healthcare professional or nutritionist for precise dietary information.

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