Castelvetrano Olive Tapenade
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This Castelvetrano Olive Tapenade on crostini will be the hit of the party! In it, Castelvetrano olives are blended with ingredients like garlic, capers and lemon zest making for a flavorful appetizer!
- 8 ounces pitted castelvetrano olives (drained)
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons capers (drained and rinsed)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon oregano (dried )
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon mustard seed
- 1/4 teaspoon celery salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground )
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (grated fresh )
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 14 ounce baguette (cut into 24 slices)
- olive oil spray
- kosher salt (to taste)
- Parmesan (shavings, for serving)
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Classic Moscow Mule
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Making a classic Moscow Mule is simple! all you need is vodka, fresh lime juice and ginger beer. Serve in a copper mug with a wedge of lime and sprig of mint for the ultimate refreshing cocktail! This recipe yields 2 adult beverages, but can easily be doubled or tripled to serve more. As always, please drink responsively.
- ice
- 4 ounces vodka
- 1 ounce lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 16 ounces ginger beer
- 2 sprigs mint (for garnish)
- lime wedges (for serving)
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Chicken Satay with Thai Peanut Sauce
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ealthy and light, this Chicken Satay with Thai Peanut Sauce is also flavorful and easy! In this recipe, sliced chicken breasts soak in a simple marinade before being skewered, grilled to perfection and dipped into a delicious Thai infused peanut sauce.
- 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons coconut aminos (or low-sodium tamari)
- 1 tablespoon chili garlic paste (like sambal oelek)
- 1/2 lime (juiced)
- 1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic (grated (about 2 teaspoons))
- 2 teaspoons ginger root (grated fresh)
- 2 teaspoons lemongrass (grated fresh)
- 1 to 2 tablespoons hot water
- 1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breast halves (sliced into 1-inch strips)
- 3 tablespoons coconut aminos (or low-sodium tamari)
- 1/2 lime (juiced)
- 1 teaspoon olive oil (extra light)
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons cilantro (minced)
- chopped peanuts
- minced cilantro
- lime wedges
- sliced green onions
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Vegetable and Goat Cheese Flatbread
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In this Vegetable and Goat Cheese Flatbread recipe, naan is topped with sautéed garlicky spinach and mushrooms, grilled onion, asparagus, fresh tomato and goat cheese. To serve, drizzle with balsamic glaze and fresh basil. This perfect summertime snack serves 6 in well under an hour.
- 1 bunch asparagus (trimmed)
- 1 small red onion (sliced 1/4-inch thick)
- olive oil spray
- 6 ounces mushrooms (sliced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 5 ounces baby spinach
- kosher salt
- black pepper (freshly ground )
- 1 roma tomato (seeded and diced)
- 2 to 3 ounces goat cheese (log, crumbled)
- balsamic glaze
- basil leaves
- red pepper flakes (optional)
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Halloween Candy Cookie Bars
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Do you have Halloween candy laying around? Make these super fun Halloween Candy Cookie Bars! Homemade cookie dough mixed with chocolate and peanut butter candies are first baked and then pressed with all the best Halloween treats plus candy spooky eyes!Yields 18 bars.
- 2¼ cups unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter (room temperature )
- 3/4 cup dark brown sugar
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1½ teaspoons real vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup Reese's Pieces
- 1/2 cup chocolate M&M's
- leftover halloween candy*
- candy eyes
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Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad
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In this Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad; bowtie pasta, grilled chicken and chopped romaine is tossed with a light greek yogurt Caesar Dressing. Then the whole salad is topped with sliced avocado, crispy seasoned roasted chickpeas and parmesan cheese.
- 15 ounces canned chickpeas (rinsed and drained)
- olive oil spray
- 1 tablespoon herb and garlic seasoning
- 8 ounces bowtie pasta (uncooked)
- sea salt (for pasta water)
- 1 head romaine lettuce (chopped)
- 1 grilled chicken breast
- 1 recipe greek yogurt caesar salad dressing
- 2 avocados (sliced)
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese (freshly shredded, divided)
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Spicy Potato Soft Tacos
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These Spicy Potato Soft Tacos are a healthier take on a Taco Bell favorite. Warm tortillas wrap around crispy, oven roasted potatoes that are topped with a chipotle southwest sauce, shredded iceberg and cheddar cheese. A deliciously spicy vegetarian taco! Yields 8 (2 taco) servings.
- 1/2 cup nonfat Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup light mayonnaise
- 1 to 2 chipotle peppers in adobo (plus a few splashes of adobo sauce)
- 1/2 teaspoon southwest seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon adobo seasoning
- 1/2 lime (juiced)
- 1 to 2 pinches kosher salt (to taste)
- olive oil spray
- 3 pounds russet potatoes (dices 1/2-inch cubes)
- 2 teaspoons olive oil (extra light)
- 2 tablespoons adobo seasoning ((see notes))
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- iceberg lettuce (shredded)
- sharp cheddar cheese (finely shredded )
- 16 flour tortillas (6-inches in diameter, warmed)
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Grilled Chipotle Steak Fajita Rice Bowl
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In this satisfyingly delicious Grilled Chipotle Steak Fajita Rice Bowl, perfectly seasoned steak is grilled and sliced and tops brown rice with caramelized fajitas vegetables, charred corn, pinto beans and a plethora of toppings.
- 2 pounds skirt steak (or flank steak)
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1½ tablespoons fajita seasoning
- 1 teaspoon chipotle powder
- 1 teaspoon dried cilantro
- 1 large lime (juiced)
- olive oil spray
- 1 large red onion
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 green bell pepper
- kosher salt
- 3 cups cooked brown rice (see notes)
- 1½ cups corn (charred, see notes)
- 15 ounce canned pinto beans (rinsed and drained)
- 1 cup tomatoes
- jalapeños (sliced, for serving)
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Summer Coleslaw BBQ Chicken Salad
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In this Summer Coleslaw BBQ Chicken Salad shredded cabbage and carrots is tossed with romaine and Greek yogurt slaw dressing. This gets topped with grilled bbq chicken thighs, grilled corn, blue cheese, avocado and sunflower seeds. The perfect main dish for lunch or dinner!
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Montreal chicken seasoning (or use your favorite)
- 1/2 cup bbq sauce (use your favorite)
- 14 ounces slaw mix ( cabbage and carrots)
- 2 romaine lettuce (sliced or chopped)
- 1 recipe Greek yogurt coleslaw dressing (homemade)
- 3 ears corn (grilled and kernels cut off cob)
- 1/2 medium red onion (sliced)
- 4 green onions (sliced)
- 1 jalapeños (sliced)
- 2 avocados (sliced)
- 1/4 cup blue cheese (crumbled, more or less to preference)
- 1/4 cup sunflower seeds (unsalted)
- cilantro leaves (for serving)
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Air Fryer Salsa Chicken Taquitos
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These Air Fryer Salsa Chicken Taquitos couldn't be any easier! Shredded cooked chicken is tossed with salsa and wrapped with cheese, lightly sprayed with olive oil and air fried until crispy. This recipe yields 20 taquitos!
- 1 cooked chicken (shredded from roasted or rotisserie chicken)
- 1/2 cup salsa (or more to taste)
- 20 flour tortillas (fajita size)
- 1½ cups cheddar jack cheese
- olive oil spray
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