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Roasted Garlic and Rosemary White Bean Dip

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This scrumptiously creamy Roasted Garlic and Rosemary White Bean Dip is loaded with flavor and simple to prepare. Roasted garlic is pureed with cannellini beans, fresh rosemary leaves for a creamy addictive dip. Serve with toasted naan or pita for a crispy way to dip.

1 head garlic (roasted (see notes))
30 ounces canned cannellini beans (drained and rinsed)
1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
3 tablespoons olive oil (plus more for serving)
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar ( or fresh lemon juice)
1 tablespoon rosemary leaves
kosher salt (to taste)
freshly ground black pepper (to taste)

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Best Crunchy Asian Ramen Salad

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This crunchy Asian ramen salad is a beloved classic. Napa cabbage, carrots and green onions are mixed with crushed (dried) ramen noodles, sliced almonds, sunflower seeds and a simple sweet dressing. This salad is delicious as is or tossed with leftover shredded chicken.

1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons honey
1/4 cup vinegar (rice, white or apple cider)
2 tablespoons low-sodium tamari (or low-sodium soy sauce)
1 splash toasted sesame oil
1/2 cup olive oil
1 medium head napa cabbage (chopped)
1 bunch green onions (sliced)
2 medium carrots (shredded)
6 ounces ramen noodles (crumbled (any kind - seasoning packet is discarded))
1/2 cup sliced almonds (for more flavor, toast almonds in a dry skillet until golden and fragrant)
1/4 cup roasted un-salted (without shells sunflower seeds)

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Slow Cooker Italian Meatball Vegetable Soup

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Looking for a warm and cozy soup? Well this slow cooker Italian meatball vegetable soup is soul warming and scrumptious. Oh, and BONUS it's freezer friendly and 95% can be made in advance, frozen and whipped up on a chilly day or when you're just not in the mood to cook. Serve with crusty bread!

24 meatballs (rolled into 1-inch balls)
2½ cups marinara (homemade or store-bought)
1/3 cup dry red wine (like merlot, Malbec or pinot noir)
1 medium yellow onion (diced)
1 to 2 zucchinis (depending on size, quartered and sliced)
1 to 2 yellow squash (depending on size, quartered and sliced)
1 to 2 carrots (sliced)
8 ounces cremini mushrooms (quartered)
1 clove garlic (minced)
1 to 2 pinches red pepper flakes (optional)
4 cups low-sodium chicken ( or vegetable broth)
1½ to 2 teaspoons kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
Fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

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Italian Sausage Brussels Sprout Ravioli

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In this Italian Sausage Brussels Sprout Ravioli, sautéed shallots, garlic and cooked mild Italian sausage tossed with oven-roasted Brussels sprouts and cheese filled ravioli in white wine and broth-y sauce. Finish with a sprinkling of freshly grated Parmesan cheese, toasted pine nuts and parsley.

1 pound brussels sprouts (trimmed and halved)
1 tablespoon olive oil
kosher salt
20 ounces cheese filled ravioli ((I use Rana's))
1 medium shallot (finely diced)
3 cloves garlic (minced)
2/3 pound bulk Italian sausage (mild or hot)
2 tablespoons dry white wine
2/3 cup low-sodium chicken broth
freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup grated fresh Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
chopped fresh parsley (for serving)

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Mexicali Chicken Sheet Pan Nachos

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Friday means Mexicali Chicken Sheet Pan Nachos. Don't you agree? Crisp tortilla chips topped with Mexicali seasoned chicken, melty cheese and an array of fresh toppings like: orange and yellow peppers, red onion, fresh tomato and jalapeño, avocado, sour cream and a sprinkle of finely minced cilantro. Serves 2 (4 if snacking) in about 35 minutes. If making fro 4 there's no need to double the chicken amount.

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast halves
2 teaspoons olive oil (plus 2 teaspoons for skillet)
1/2 large lime (juiced)
1½ tablespoons Mexicali Seasoning
tortilla chips
1/2 orange bell pepper (finely diced)
1/2 red bell pepper (finely diced)
1/4 to 1/3 cup finely diced red onion
8 ounces shredded cheddar jack cheese ((see notes))
1 to 2 roma tomato (seeded and diced)
1 sliced avocado
1 sliced fresh jalapeño
1 handful cilantro (minced )
1/4 cup sour cream

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Roasted Caprese Portobello Mushrooms

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These Roasted Caprese Portobello Mushrooms are a delicious meatless option whether it's for lunch or a light dinner. Large portobello mushroom caps are seasoned and topped with marinara, fresh mozzarella cheese and basil. Serves 4 in about 25 to 30 minutes.

4 large portobello mushrooms (wiped clean and de-stemmed)
kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup marinara (or use store bought)
8 ounces fresh mozzarella (sliced)
fresh basil leaves
red pepper flakes (for serving (optional))

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Slow Cooker Balsamic Dijon Pot Roast (Freezer Meal Kit)

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This Slow Cooker Balsamic Dijon Pot Roast is another recipe from my freezer kit repertoire, and it couldn't be any easier. Beef chuck roast slowly simmers with potatoes and carrots with fresh rosemary and thyme in a balsamic, Dijon broth. And BONUS it’s freezer friendly and 95% can be made in advance, frozen and whipped up on a chilly day or when you’re just not in the mood to cook. I adore recipes just like this!

1 medium medium yellow onion (diced)
olive oil
kosher salt
1/4 cup dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
1 bunch carrots
4 cloves garlic (smashed and peeled)
4 pounds chuck roast
2 cups beef stock or broth
1½ pounds baby potatoes (redskins, Yukon golds or a mix of the two)
4 sprigs fresh rosemary
4 sprigs fresh thyme
1½ tablespoons cornstarch (1½ tablespoons cold water (for cornstarch slurry))

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Easy Basil Oil Recipe

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This Easy Basil Oil Recipe is the perfect way to add a pop of color and flavor to your favorite recipes. Drizzle over grilled or roasted veggies, soup, pasta or salad.This recipe will yield ⅔-cup or 10 (1-tablespoon) servings.

3/4 cup basil leaves (packed)
2 small cloves fresh garlic (smashed and peeled, more or less to taste)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

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Butter Roasted Whole Turkey Breast with Homemade Gravy

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This Butter Roasted Whole Turkey Breast takes only a fraction of the time in the oven and yields a delicious and incredibly moist turkey with the easiest turkey gravy ever! In this recipe, a whole, bone-in turkey breast is rubbed with butter, seasoned and stuffed with garlic and herbs and roasted on a bed of vegetables. The herbs and garlic will flavor the turkey while the veggies work their magic with the drippings.

1 whole turkey breast (4 to 6 pounds, skin-on and bone-in (thawed if frozen) see notes)
2 small bunches sage
4 to 6 sprigs thyme
2 sprigs rosemary
kitchens string
2 heads garlic
2 large carrots (chopped into 2-inch pieces)
4 short stalks celery (chopped into 2-inch pieces (2 if long stalks))
1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup fat from pan drippings
4 to 6 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour
pan juices (without the fat)
turkey stock to equal 4 cups
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (more or less to taste)

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Clementine Cake

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This ultra moist Clementine Cake is bursting at the seems with sunshiny mandarine citrus. Thinly sliced clementine oranges nestle into brown sugar and butter, topped with a buttermilk cake that has clementine zest and juice poured over top and baked until perfect. Invert onto a cake pan to reveal the beauty that is this homemade clementine cake. Serve with whipped cream if desired.Makes one 9-inch upside down cake.

1/4 cup melted unsalted butter
2/3 cup light brown sugar
4 to 5 clementines (sliced no thicker than 1/4 of an inch plus more for zest and juicing (1 bag))
1-¾ cup unbleached all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
3 large eggs
2 tablespoons clementine zest (from about 4 clementines)
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup fresh squeezed clementine juice
1/3 cup grapeseed oil
1/3 cup unsweetened apple sauce
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup buttermilk

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