Melon Salad with Honey, Lime and Mint
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This melon salad is simple and refreshing! Cantaloupe, honeydew and watermelon toss with a little honey, lime juice and fresh mint leaves. Perfect for lazy hot summer days; poolside, picnics, breakfast, brunch -- you name it!
- 1/2 large cantaloupe
- 1/2 large honeydew melon
- 1/2 large personal size seedless watermelon
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- fresh mint
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Brussels Sprout Gratin
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This simple Brussels Sprout Gratin has crispy bacon, tender shallots and lots of white cheddar cheese. Perfect side dish to your weeknight or holiday dinner.
- 1¼ pounds fresh brussels sprouts (tough outer leaves removed)
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 4 slices center cut bacon (diced)
- 1 medium shallot (diced)
- kosher salt (to taste)
- freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- 2/3 cup heavy cream
- 6 ounces grated sharp white cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
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Roasted Maple Rosemary Honeynut Squash
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Roasted Maple Rosemary Honeynut Squash is a simple side dish with lots of flavor. Honeynut squash halves are roasted, and topped with chopped pecans, rosemary, garlic and maple syrup. This recipe will serve 6.
- 3 honeynut squash (cut in half vertically)
- olive oil
- 1/3 cup chopped pecans
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 clove garlic (minced (use 2 if small))
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
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Grilled Sticky Sweet Chicken Skewers
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Grilled Sticky Sweet Chicken Skewers are just that! Chicken breasts tossed in a sticky and sweet, ginger and garlic sauce that caramelized on the grill. The char plus the sweet glaze is an amazing flavor combination.
- 3/4 cup ketchup (homemade or store-bought)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup low-sodium tamari (or low-sodium soy sauce)
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 3/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (more or less to taste)
- 1½ tablespoons olive oil
- 1/3 cup finely chopped shallot
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons ginger paste
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast halves
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How To Roast Chickpeas
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Today I have a simple step-by-step post on how to roast chickpeas! All you need is just a few ingredients and a hot oven in order to get crispy and crunchy roasted chickpeas!
- 15 ounces canned chickpeas (rinsed, drained and patted dry)
- 1 tablespoon light olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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Pumpkin Minestrone
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Pumpkin Minestrone is a comforting and cozy soup. Loaded with tender pumpkin, beans and pasta in a flavorful fire-roasted tomato broth. Serve topped with a swirl of homemade basil oil and grated fresh parmesan cheese.This recipe will serve 10 (1½-cups) servings.
- 3 cups peeled and chopped pumpkin
- 2 teaspoons olive oil (or avocado oil)
- 4 ounces diced pancetta
- 2 cup diced carrots
- 2 cups diced celery
- 1 large yellow onion (diced (about 2½ cups))
- 4 cloves minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
- 1½ teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 teaspoon rubbed sage
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt (plus more as needed)
- 28 ounces canned fire-roasted tomatoes
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth (up to 8 cups if needed)
- 1 parmesan cheese rind
- 1 dried bay leaf
- 15 ounces canned kidney beans (rinsed and drained)
- 15 ounces canned great northern beans (rinsed and drained)
- 6 ounces dried pasta
- 5 ounces chopped fresh kale
- 1/2 cup dry white wine (like chardonnay or sauvignon blanc)
- freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- grated parmesan cheese
- basil oil (or sub with pesto )
- crusty bread (optional)
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Grilled Sweet Potato, Lentil and Kale Buddha Bowl with Golden Almond Butter Dressing
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Packed full of nutritional goodness this Grilled Sweet Potato, Lentil and Kale Buddha Bowl is filling and satisfying too! Massaged kale is saddled up next to grilled sweet potato planks, avocado, cooked lentils, juicy red seedless grapes and crispy, roasted chick peas. I drizzle the whole thing with a vibrant 4-ingredient dressing!
- 1/4 cup almond butter
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 2 to 4 tablespoons water
- 1 bunch lacinato kale (leaves stripped and coarsely chopped)
- olive oil
- kosher salt
- 2 large sweet potatoes (washed, dried and sliced into planks)
- red seedless grapes
- 2 avocado (halved, peeled and sliced)
- 1 cup cooked lentils
- 1 recipe of roasted chickpeas
- chia seeds (for serving)
- fresh cilantro (for serving)
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Strawberry Swirl Mascarpone Ice Cream Cookie Cake
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Homemade mascarpone ice cream is swirled with a fresh strawberry puree and layered between thin chocolate cookies. If you're looking for a fun and creative way for spending more time with friends and family, making an ice cream cake is a fun and simple way to create long lasting memories.
- 1¼ cups softened unsalted butter
- 2 cups sifted powdered sugar
- 1 cup unsweetened black cocoa powder (or Hershey's Special Dark)
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1½ cups unbleached all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup super fine sugar
- 4 egg yolks
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup half & half
- 8 ounces mascarpone cheese
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 16 ounces strawberries (hulled and quartered)
- juice of 1/2 a lemon
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- whipped cream (for serving)
- extra strawberries (for garnish)
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Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing
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My fellow cilantro lovers are going to LOVE this light and creamy cilantro lime dressing. Fresh cilantro is blended with fresh garlic, green onion, honey and Greek yogurt until lusciously creamy! Pour it on your favorite salad for bright and herbaceous flavor!
- 1 cup cilantro leaves
- 1 to 2 cloves peeled garlic (roughly chopped)
- 2 green onions (sliced (light and dark green part))
- 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1/2 cup full fat Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
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Western Frittata
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Western Frittata has everything you love about a western omelet but so much easier! This one-pan breakfast is just what you need for a lazy weekend morning.
- 6 large eggs
- pinches kosher salt
- pinches freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons softened butter
- 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
- 3/4 to 1 cup diced deli or cooked ham (if using deli ham, you'll need about 4 slices)
- 3 green onions (sliced)
- 1/2 cup shredded baby Swiss cheese
- snipped chives (for serving)
- red pepper flakes (for serving)
- hot sauce (for serving)
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