Asian Cabbage Chopped Salad
Asian Cabbage Chopped Salad
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Asian Cabbage Chopped Salad is a simple and fresh salad of finely chopped cabbage and romaine lettuce tossed with fresh cilantro, shredded carrot, green onion and celery. Topped with toasted almonds, cashews and a flavorful sesame ginger dressing! 


  • 3 tablespoons coconut aminos (or low-sodium tamari)
  • 3 tablespoons rice wine
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (extra light )
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ginger (grated)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic (grated)
  • 4 ounces wonton wrappers
  • olive oil spray
  • kosher salt
  • 1 small savoy cabbage (finely chopped (about 3 cups))
  • 1 small green cabbage (finely chopped (about 3 cups))
  • 1 medium romaine lettuce (finely chopped)
  • 1 cup carrots (shredded)
  • 1/2 cup celery (thinly sliced)
  • 1/3 cup cilantro (chopped)
  • 2 green onions (sliced)
  • 1/3 cup cashews (toasted)
  • 1/3 cup sliced almonds (toasted)
  • 1 tablespoon black sesame seeds

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Skillet S'mores Dip
Skillet S'mores Dip
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Dessert doesn't get any easier than this Skillet S'mores Dip! A warm cast iron skillet is butter, layered with chocolate chips and mini marshmallows before heading into a hot oven to get toasty. Serve with graham crackers and glasses of cold milk!


  • 1/2 tablespoon butter
  • 1¾ cup milk chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup semi sweet
  • mini marshmallows
  • graham crackers (for serving)

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No-Knead Rustic Cinnamon Raisin Bread
No-Knead Rustic Cinnamon Raisin Bread
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This No-Knead Cinnamon Raisin Bread is delicious! Baked in a dutch oven, this rustically simple loaf of bread has swirls of cinnamon and studded with raisins.


  • 3 cups bread flour (plus 2 tablespoons divided)
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1½ teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon active dry yeast
  • 2/3 cup raisins
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 3/4 cup whole milk
  • 3/4 cup water

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Sausage Potato Mini Frittatas
Sausage Potato Mini Frittatas
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These Sausage Potato Mini Frittatas are loaded with turkey breakfast sausage, potatoes, peppers, onion and sharp cheddar cheese. A healthy, satisfying breakfast for  busy on-the-go mornings. Serves 6 or 2 mini frittatas per person.


  • olive oil spray
  • 6 eggs
  • 6 egg whites
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
  • 1/3 cup red bell pepper (finely diced )
  • 1/3 cup green onion (sliced)
  • 1/3 cup sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
  • 2/3 cup potato (leftover, cooked and diced)
  • 1/2 cup turkey breakfast sausage (diced)

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Pesto Chicken Ravioli Lasagna
Pesto Chicken Ravioli Lasagna
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This Pesto Chicken Ravioli Lasagna makes for a delicious, comforting dinner. Layers of pesto chicken, raviolis and ricotta bake in a béchamel sauce. Easy and impressive.


  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 2½ cups milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
  • 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg (freshly grated)
  • 4 cups cooked chicken (shredded leftover roasted or rotisserie)
  • 3/4 cup basil pesto
  • 15 ounces ricotta cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/3 cup parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
  • 1 pinch kosher salt
  • 20 ounces raviolis
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded )

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Apple Chai Pecan Cinnamon Rolls
Apple Chai Pecan Cinnamon Rolls
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This fall, bake up a batch of these mouthwatering Apple Pecan Chai Cinnamon Rolls! Honeycrisp apples, pecans, ground cinnamon and chai spice rolled into the easiest yeast-leavened dough and baked until gooey and amazing. Iced with luscious brown butter cream cheese frosting!


  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (or 1 envelope)
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 egg
  • 3½ cups unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 10 tablespoons unsalted butter (diced (divided))
  • 2 apples (Honeycrisp, cored and diced small)
  • 3/4 cup pecans (coarsely chopped)
  • 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
  • 1½ teaspoons chai spice (divided)
  • 1½ teaspoon cinnamon (divided)
  • pinch kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoons brown butter
  • 4 ounces cream cheese (softened )
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 4 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons whole milk

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Three Cheese Vegetable Mostaccioli
Three Cheese Vegetable Mostaccioli
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This Three Cheese Vegetable Mostaccili is loaded with veggies, whole wheat pasta and 3 types of cheese! Perfect meatless dinner for any night of the week!


  • sea salt
  • 8 ounces whole wheat mostaccioli noodles (or penne)
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 8 ounces cremini (or baby portobello mushrooms, sliced )
  • kosher salt
  • black pepper (freshly ground)
  • 2 to 3 handfuls baby spinach
  • 8 cups Garden Vegetable Ragu ((or 1 full recipe))
  • 4 ounces mozzarella cheese (shredded )
  • 4 ounces sharp provelone (shredded)
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese (freshly grated )

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Baked Apples Recipe
Baked Apples Recipe
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Baked Apples are a classic fall dessert. In this recipe, Honeycrisp apples are filled with a cinnamon oat crumble filling and baked until piping hot and tender. Serve with a scoop of ice cream and drizzle with butter rum sauce. Serves 4 in an hour.


  • 4 medium apples (honeycrisp)
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup old fashioned oats
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (freshly grated )
  • 1 splash pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup pecans (finely chopped plus more for serving)
  • 1/4 cup raisins (optional)
  • 1 pint vanilla ice cream
  • 1/2 cup butter rum sauce

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Slow Cooker Chicken and Vegetables
Slow Cooker Chicken and Vegetables
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Slow Cooker Chicken and Vegetables aka my dear friend Heidi's "chicken in a pot" is a ridiculously simple slow cooker meal. In it, a whole chicken cooks with carrots, onions and celery until incredibly tender and falling off the bone. Serve with mashed potatoes for a comforting meal.


  • 2 carrots (trimmed and sliced)
  • 2 short stalks celery (trimmed and sliced)
  • 2 medium onions (peeled and sliced)
  • 4 pound whole chicken
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground )
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 4 cups mashed potatoes (see notes)

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Mushroom Ramen Bowls
Mushroom Ramen Bowls
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These Mushroom Ramen Bowls are loaded with fresh mushrooms, tofu, garlic and homemade broth. Garnished with a soft boiled egg, green onions, cilantro, sambal oelek and lime wedge for one epic bowl!


  • 2 teaspoons olive oil (extra light)
  • 8 ounces shiitake mushrooms (stems removed and discarded, then sliced)
  • 8 ounces cremini (or a medley of mushrooms, stems removed and discarded, then sliced)
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • kosher salt
  • white pepper
  • 7 ounces tofu (extra firm, pressed and diced (see notes))
  • 6 cups vegetable broth (unsalted or chicken if not vegetarian)
  • 8 ounces ramen noodles (dried)
  • enoki mushrooms (for serving)
  • 4 soft boiled eggs (for serving)
  • green onions (sliced into 1-inch pieces, for serving)
  • cilantro leaves (minced)
  • lime wedges (for serving)
  • sambal oelek (chili garlic sauce or sriracha)

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