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Classic Butter Tarts

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These Classic Butter Tarts always remind me of Christmastime. A sweet pastry dough is filled with soaked raisins, chopped walnuts and a sweet and sticky filling of brown sugar, egg and vanilla filling. This recipe yields 40 sweet and nutty butter tarts.

1 recipe easy pâte sucrée
1 large egg
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
1/3 cup golden syrup (or substitute corn syrup)
3 tablespoons melted (and cooled butter)
1½ teaspoon distilled white vinegar
1½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
pinch of kosher salt
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts

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Gingerbread Pecan Slab Pie

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In this Gingerbread Pecan Slab Pie, homemade gingerbread spice mix is combined with molasses, eggs and butter to spice up my traditional pecan pie. Baked in a quarter sheet pan which is perfect for serving a small crowd.

1 recipe Easy Pâte Sucré (sweet pastry dough)
4 large eggs
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup dark brown sugar
1½ tablespoons gingerbread spice mix
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 cup golden syrup
1/4 cup unsluphured molasses
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted and cooled)
3 cups coarsely chopped pecans

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Southwest Chicken Salsa Ranch Taco Salad

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Looking for a healthy and filling salad? This Southwest Chicken Salsa Ranch Taco Salad is your answer! In it, chopped romaine is topped with southwest seasoned chicken, black beans, charred corn, peppers, red onion, tomatoes, olives and avocado. Perfect for meal prep too!

1¼ pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 lime (juiced)
1 teaspoon olive oil (extra light)
2 tablespoons southwest seasoning
15 ounces canned black beans (drained and rinsed)
1½ cups sweet corn (thawed if frozen)
1 large romaine lettuce (chopped, rinsed and dried)
1/2 yellow bell pepper (diced)
1/2 orange bell pepper (diced)
1 to 2 roma tomatoes (seeded and diced)
3/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
2 ounces sliced black olives (optional)
3/4 cup ranch dressing (homemade or store bought)
3/4 cup salsa (homemade or store bought)
cilantro (chopped, for serving)
lime wedges (for serving)
baked tortilla chips (or use your favorite)
3 avocados (sliced, about 1/2 a small avocado per serving)

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Vegan Taco Meat

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This Vegan Cauliflower Taco Meat is delicious! A meatless filling cauliflower, cremini mushrooms, walnuts and onion is tossed with homemade taco seasoning and roasted.

1 medium cauliflower (cut into florets)
8 ounces cremini mushrooms (cleaned)
2 cups walnuts
1 medium yellow onion (peeled and roughly chopped)
1 teaspoon olive oil (extra light)
1/4 cup taco seasoning

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Skillet Monterey Chicken

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Chicken breasts cooked and topped with barbecue sauce, cheddar jack cheese, crispy bacon, diced fresh tomatoes and green onions. A simple dinner everyone will love!

4 slices center cut bacon
4 small boneless skinless chicken breasts ( or 4 chicken breast halves)
kosher salt
black pepper (freshly ground )
1/2 cup barbecue sauce (or more to taste, use your favorite (I use sugar free))
1 cup cheddar jack cheese (regular or reduced fat)
1 large roma tomato (diced small)
2 green onions (sliced)

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Spicy Italian Sausage Subs

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These Spicy Italian Sausage Subs are simple and yet packed with flavor. Crusty Italian rolls are filled with spicy italian sausage, tender onions and peppers, basil, pecorino Romano and melty provolone cheese. Serve these hearty sandwiches with your favorite side.Recipe yields 4 servings.

1 tablespoon olive oil (or avocado oil)
1 large red bell pepper (sliced thin)
1 large yellow bell pepper (sliced thin)
1 large yellow onion (thinly sliced (about 1½ to 2 cups))
kosher salt
20 ounces spicy italian sausage links (casing removed and coarsely chopped)
2 medium cloves garlic (minced)
2 teaspoons chopped calabrian chili pepper paste (more or less to taste)
4 italian sub buns (cut partially in half leaving one side intact)
1/3 cup fresh basil (sliced)
1/4 cup pecorino romano cheese (grated)
8 slices provolone cheese

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Cauliflower Breakfast Hash Browns

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Cauliflower Breakfast Hash Browns are a lightened up version of the beloved classic. Riced cauliflower is mixed with sharp cheddar and parmesan cheese and griddled until crispy. These make for a delicious breakfast side dish to eggs, bacon and toast.

1 pound cauliflower pearls
4 large eggs (beaten)
1½ cups sharp cheddar cheese (grated fresh, reduced-fat works well)
3 tablespoons parmesan cheese (grated fresh )
1/3 cup Panko breadcrumbs (homemade or store-bought)
2 pinches kosher salt
black pepper (freshly ground, to taste)

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Cinnamon Roasted Hot Honey Sweet Potatoes

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Cinnamon Roasted Hot Honey Sweet Potatoes is a quick, impressive and incredibly delicious side dish. Tender sweet potatoes in a sticky, sweet cinnamon and subtly spicy glaze. Yields 6 servings in about 40 minutes.

4 medium sweet potatoes (unpeeled and diced (about 1¼ pound))
1/4 cup avocado oil (or extra light olive oil,)
1/4 cup garlic hot honey (regular hot honey or plain honey)
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3/4 teaspoon fine salt (more or less to taste)
freshly ground black pepper (for serving)
1 to 2 pinches red pepper flakes (for garnish)

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Nutella Pecan Pie

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In this Nutella Pecan Pie, traditional pecan pie is taken up a notch by smearing Nutella on the bottom of the pie crust.

1 recipe Pâte Sucrée (sweet pastry dough, chilled)
1/2 cup nutella
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3/4 cup dark brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup light corn syrup
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 (heaping) cup chopped pecans

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Classic Pumpkin Pie

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This classic pumpkin pie is easy and delicious! Serve this at your next holiday party topped with whipped cream and a steamy cup of coffee.

1/2 recipe homemade pie crust recipe ((like one disc))
1¾ cups pumpkin puree (or use 1 can pumpkin puree)
2 large eggs
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup light brown sugar
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup whole milk
2/3 cup heavy cream

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