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Fancy Three-Cheese Grilled Cheese Sandwich

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In this fancy three-cheese grilled cheese sandwich you'll find not one, but THREE cheeses; sharp Vermont white cheddar, Parmesan Reggiano and blue cheese!

8 slices Italian bread
4 tablespoons salted butter
1/2 cup Vermont white cheddar cheese (grated)
1/4 cup Parmesan Reggiano cheese (grated)
1/4 cup blue cheese (freshly crumbled)

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North African Spiced Lamb Meatballs with Roasted Red Pepper Harissa

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North African Spiced Lamb Meatballs are incredible! Seasoned with homemade Ras el Hanout along with smoked paprika and Aleppo pepper. They are serve it next to couscous, torn naan and with a simple yet flavorful red pepper Harissa!

1/2 medium red onion (coarsely chopped)
2 cloves peeled garlic
1/2 cup cilantro leaves
1/2 cup mint leaves
1/2 cup parsley leaves
1 pound Lamb
1/2 cup quick oats
1 tablespoon Ras el Hanout
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon Aleppo pepper (or red pepper flakes)
1 large egg (beaten)
2 tablespoons extra light olive oil (for frying)
1 tablespoon light olive oil
1 cup diced onion
2 cloves garlic (minced)
3 large roasted red bell peppers
1 to 2 roasted chili peppers or Fresno chile (1 pepper for moderate heat, 2 for spicy -- you can do this yourself of buy them)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (plus more to taste)
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

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Strawberry Lemon Lavender Crumb Muffins

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Make plans this weekend to bake up a batch of these incredible Strawberry Lemon Lavender Crumb Muffins! A winning combo of sweet strawberries, bright lemon and delicate notes of lavender. All of which are baked into a moist and crumbly-topped muffin. If you're feeling it, drizzle them with a lemony sour cream glaze. Delish!

1¾ cup unbleached all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup granulated sugar
1 lemon (zested)
2 large eggs
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup grapeseed oil (or any light flavorless oil)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups chopped strawberries
1½ teaspoons culinary lavender
3/4 cup unbleached all purpose flour
1/3 cup light brown sugar
5 tablespoons cold unsalted butter
1/3 cup sour cream
1/3 cup powdered sugar (sifted)
1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice or more as needed

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Smoky Black Bean Dip

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Move over guacamole, this Smoky Black Bean Dip is here to take your spot this Cinco de Mayo! Throw all the ingredients into your food processor and blend until smooth, then top with a super simple, fresh and flavorful radish salsa. Serve with your favorite tortilla chips and plenty of cervezas!

30 ounces canned black beans (rinsed and drained (divided))
1/4 cup losely packed cilantro
3 cloves peeled garlic
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground chipotle chili pepper
3 tablespoons lime juice
water
2 small radishes (julienned)
2 tablespoons minced red onion
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
pinch of kosher salt
1 teaspoon lime juice
2 tablespoons crumbled Cotija cheese
1 green onion (sliced (light and dark green parts only))

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Blueberry Margaritas

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Spring meets Cinco de Mayo in these blueberry margaritas! Tart, fresh lime juice and tequila, sweetened with a simple syrup and topped with blueberry juice. The classic margarita just got so times better!

1 cup sugar
1 cup water
3 cups tequila
2 cups lime juice (fresh squeezed, about 12 to 20 limes)
1 recipe simple syrup
lime wedges (for garnish)
kosher salt (for rim)
2 cups blueberry juice
fresh blueberries (for garnish)
mint leaves (for garnish)

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Firecracker Chicken

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Firecracker Chicken: Sweet, sour and fiery! I would describe this flavorful chicken stir-fry dish as sweet and sour chicken meets buffalo chicken--thanks to Frank's Red Hot and red pepper flakes. It's not extremely hot, but has a delicious kick that will keep you coming back for more. An instant family favorite!

1 egg white
1 tablespoon low-sodium tamari (or low-sodium soy sauce)
1½ tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breast halves (cut into 1-inch pieces)
2 to 3 tablespoons extra light olive oil (or coconut oil)
1/3 cup dark brown sugar
1/4 cup honey
1/3 cup Frank's Red Hot Sauce
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (plus more for serving)
1 tablespoon cornstarch (plus 1 tablespoon cold water, for cornstarch slurry)
3 cups cooked jasmine rice (for serving)
4 sliced green onions (for serving)
1 handful cilantro leaves (for serving)

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Easy Ravioli Lasagna

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This Ravioli Lasagna is both easy and delicious! Under the golden bubbly mozzarella is layers of Italian sausage and marinara, fresh raviolis and a basil ricotta. So much flavor and perfect for any night of the week!

1 pound Italian sausage (bulk mild or hot)
1 cup diced yellow onion
3 cloves garlic (minced)
2 cups marinara
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
20 ounces raviolis (uncooked)
16 ounces whole milk ricotta cheese
1 large egg
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped parsley (plus more for serving)
1 tablespoon sliced fresh basil (plus more for serving)
2 pinches kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper
2 cups freshly shredded mozzarella cheese

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Bacon Blue Cheese House Salad with Sweet Basil Vinaigrette

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What's not to love in this bacon blue cheese house salad with sweet basil vinaigrette? Tender greens tossed with crispy bacon, stinky blue cheese, buttery, toasted pine nuts and briny olives is drizzle with a homemade sweet basil vinaigrette. SO good.

1 recipe sweet basil vinaigrette
6 strips Applewood smoked bacon
2 to 3 ounces blue cheese
1/3 cup toasted pine nuts
1/2 cup kalamata olives
freshly ground black pepper

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Homemade Tzatziki

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If you haven't made your own tzatziki, this is your chance to experience such an amazing sauce. Whether you topping lamb in a pita, grilled vegetables or with crispy baked pita chips this fresh and vibrant condiment is extremely easy and delicious.

1 english cucumber (grated)
kosher salt
2 cups Greek yogurt (good quality, authentic preferred)
1/2 lemon (juiced)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 to 2 cloves fresh garlic (grated)
1 heaping tablespoon chopped fresh mint leaves

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Grilled Halloumi Vegetable Skewers

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Grilled halloumi vegetable skewers are fun and delicious vegetarian option this summer! Halloumi cheese is threaded on to skewers with summers best produce that has marinated in homemade Greek dressing and then grilled until golden and caramelized. I like to serve with toasty warm pita and homemade tzatzki!

2 medium zucchinis (sliced into half-moons)
2 medim yellow squash (sliced into half-moons)
1 red onion (cut into chunks)
1 sweet onion (cut into chunks)
1 pint cherry tomatoes
1 recipe Greek dressing
1 pound halloumi (cut into large uniform pieces)
lemon wedges ( for serving)
mint
parsley
homemade tzatziki
2 pita (cut in half)

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