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Dark Chocolate Espresso Pudding Cake

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Say "I Love You" this Valentine's Day with this luscious Dark Chocolate Espresso Pudding Cake! Ultra moist dark chocolate cake on top that melts into an espresso pudding bottom. An indulgent yet simple dessert that serves 6+ in less than an hour.

1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
3/4 cup granulated sugar
6 tablespoons unsweetened dark cocoa powder (like Hershey's Special Dark)
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup whole milk
2 tablespoons melted butter
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3/4 cup dark brown sugar
4 tablespoons instant espresso powder
1 cup boiling water

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Homemade Spicy Sweet Chili Sauce

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Whether you use it as a dip or in a sauce, this Spicy Sweet Chili Sauce is simple and so incredibly delicious! Garlic simmers with rice vinegar, tamari, sambal oelek (chili garlic paste) and marmalade for a sauce that has perfect flavor and consistency.

3/4 teaspoon light olive oil
3 cloves minced fresh garlic
1/2 cup unseasoned rice vinegar
2 tablespoons low-sodium tamari (or low-sodium soy sauce)
1/3 cup sambal oelek
1 cup orange marmalade (use sugar free for low-carb version!)

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Spicy Ginger Cashew Pork

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This Spicy Ginger Cashew Pork is the definition of easy! Thinly sliced pork loin is stir-fried until crispy and tossed in a super simple sauce consisting of homemade spicy sweet chili sauce, tamari and lime juice. Serves 4 to 6 in 30 minutes or less.

1/3 cup spicy sweet chili sauce (homemade or use store-bought)
1/4 cup low-sodium tamari (or low-sodium soy sauce)
1 medium lime (juiced)
2½ teaspoons toasted sesame oil
2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
3 cloves minced fresh garlic
coconut oil (or peanut oil, for frying)
1½ pounds boneless top loin pork chop (sliced thin)
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 cup roasted unsalted cashews (or lightly salted)

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Golden Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

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This Golden Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup is just what the doctor ordered. With fresh lemon, dried turmeric and an array of veggies in light chicken broth it's a simple one-pot soup for your soul. Serves 4 to 6 in about 45 minutes.

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 medium carrots ( sliced)
2 ribs celery (sliced)
1/2 cup diced yellow onion
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 cup orzo pasta (uncooked)
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
4 cups water
2 cups chicken (diced, poached or rotisserie)
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
2 tablespoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed, more to taste)
1/2 cup frozen peas
3 green onions (sliced - light green and dark green parts only)
kosher salt (to taste)
freshly ground black pepper (to taste)

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Glazed Hot Honey Garlic Shrimp

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Glazed Hot Honey Garlic Shrimp is just that! Shrimp cooked in a simple and sassy honey sauce. In a hot pan this caramelizes and sticks to the shrimp giving it so much love and texture. Stuff this glazed shrimp in tacos, lettuce wraps or serve it with rice or on a salad. This recipe serves 2 to 4 in 20 minutes (if that).

1 pound raw (peeled and deveined shrimp (tail on or off))
2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
4 cloves fresh garlic (grated)
1/4 cup honey
3 tablespoon low-sodium tamari (or low-sodium soy sauce)
1/4 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes (or more to taste)
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
2 tablespoons coconut oil
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

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Turmeric Seasoning Blend

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What's golden and packed with flavor? This turmeric vegetable seasoning blend!

1 tablespoon ground (dried turmeric)
1 tablespoon paprika (regular, hot or smoked)
2½ teaspoons oregano (ground in the palm of your hand)
1½ teaspoons garlic powder

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Creamy Cashew Dressing

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Take your salad, veggie-loaded buddha bowl or roasted veggie game up a notch with this easy, creamy cashew dressing. With only 5 ingredients, you can have a flavorful dressing in minutes. Makes about 1/2 cup in 5 minutes.

1/4 cup creamy cashew butter
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 clove garlic (finely grated)
1 tablespoon olive oil
kosher salt (to taste)
2 to 4 tablespoons warm water

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Skillet Chicken Parmesan Meatballs

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Skillet Chicken Parmesan Meatballs are everything you love about chicken Parm but in meatball form. Loaded with flavor and simmered in marinara for an easy skillet dinner any night of the week. Plate with pasta and/or a green salad and a loaf of crusty bread. Serves 4 to 6 in about 45 minutes.

1 pound lean ground chicken
1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon italian seasoning
1 large egg (lightly beaten)
1 medium shallot (finely diced (about 1/4 to 1/3 cup))
2 cloves garlic (finely grated)
2 tablespoons parsley (minced)
1 pinch kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup olive oil (for frying)
3 cups marinara
1/4 freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 cups freshly grated Mozzarella cheese
minced parsley (for garnish (optional))

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Chocolate Guinness Brownies with Brown Butter Stout Frosting

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Chocolate and Irish stout beer collide in a decadent and fudgy brownie. Topped with a simple brown butter stout frosting for the ultimate Guinness brownie experience.

1/2 cup Guinness or Irish stout beer
1 cup unsalted butter
12 ounces bittersweet chocolate (or semisweet chocolate)
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon real vanilla extract
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
3/4 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon kosher salt
6 tablespoons unsalted butter (browned)
3 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
1/2 teaspoon real vanilla extract
2 tablespoons Guinness or Irish stout beer
2 to 3 tablespoons whole milk ( or heavy cream)

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Irish Cheddar Beer Soup in a Pretzel Bowl

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In this Irish Cheddar Beer Soup, vegetables are sautéed in bacon fat and cooked in beer, broth and half & half and then combined with creamy Irish cheddar cheese. Homemade pretzel bread bowl, optional. Topped with chopped bacon, chives and more cheese. Serves 8 in around an hour.

4 strips bacon (cooked until crispy)
2 shallots (about 1 cup, diced)
1 to 2 carrots (about 2/3 cup, halved and sliced)
2 to 3 celery heart stalks (about 2/3 cup, sliced)
1 small jalapeno (seeded and diced (leave in ribs and some seeds for more heat))
3 cloves garlic (minced)
1/3 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
12 ounces beer (preferably ale)
3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
4 sprigs thyme
2 bay leaves
4 cups half & half
2 cups Irish white cheddar cheese (such as Kerrygold, divided)
kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper
chives

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