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Sugared Pumpkin Spice Muffins

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Sugared Pumpkin Spice Muffins go great with your morning for afternoon cup of coffee or tea. A simple pumpkin spice muffin is dunked in melted butter and rolled in a pumpkin spice sugar. This recipe yields 12 muffins in under 45 minutes.

1½ cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1½ teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon pumpkin spice (plus 1 tablespoon, divided)
1/2 cup pumpkin puree
1/2 cup whole milk
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
6 tablespoons butter (melted)
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon pumpkin spice

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Smoked Sausage and Vegetable Sheet Pan Dinner

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In this Smoked Sausage and Vegetable Sheet Pan Dinner baby potatoes, butternut squash and brussels sprouts roast with sliced smoked sausage in an irresistible sticky glaze. Serves 4 to 6 and is great for meal prep!

1/4 cup low-sodium tamari (or coconut aminos, see notes)
2 cloves garlic (grated)
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
1 tablespoon ketchup
3/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 pound potatoes (baby )
3/4 pound butternut squash (diced )
1 tablespoon olive oil (extra light)
kosher salt
black pepper (freshly ground)
3/4 pound brussels sprouts (trimmed and halved)
14 ounces turkey kielbasa (I used turkey or kielbasa, sliced)
wild rice (cooked brown and wild rice medleyor serving (optional))
parsley (minced, for serving)

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Parmesan Garlic Baked Chicken

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In this Parmesan Garlic Baked Chicken Recipe, chicken thighs and drumsticks are seasoned, baked and then topped with a parmesan garlic topping. A super simple dinner that is cozy and comforting.

2 tablespoon olive oil (divided)
1½ pounds chicken thighs (skin on, bone-in )
1½ pounds chicken drumsticks (skin on, bone-in )
2 teaspoon all-purpose season salt
1 teaspoon rosemary
1 teaspoon dried oregano
3/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/3 cup parmesan cheese (freshly grated )
3 to 4 cloves garlic (minced)
3 tablespoons basil (minced)
2 pinches red pepper flakes

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Deep Dish Black Bean Chicken Chorizo Nachos

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These Deep Dish Chicken Chorizo Black Bean Nachos are loaded with fresh toppings and lots of cheese. Perfect for a fun night in or watching an afternoon football game on the tv.

1 pound lean ground chicken
2½ tablespoons chorizo seasoning
14 ounces tortilla chips (thick cut)
3 cups muenster cheese (freshly grated )
1/2 orange bell pepper (diced small)
1/2 white onion (diced small)
3/4 cup black beans (rinsed and drained)
4 ounce canned diced green chiles
4 green onions (slice (divided))
cilantro (minced, for serving)
plain nonfat greek yogurt ( or sour cream, for serving)
avocado (smashed, for serving)
hot sauce (for serving)

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Chicken Bacon Jalapeño Spaghetti Squash

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In this Chicken Bacon Jalapeño Spaghetti Squash, roasted spaghetti squash halves are stuffed with bbq sauced chicken and topped with, red onion, bacon and sliced jalapeño. Serves 4 in a little over an hour.

2 medium spaghetti squash
olive oil spray
4 slices bacon
1/2 medium yellow onion
2 cloves garlic (minced)
3 cups cooked chicken (or rotisserie, shredded)
1/3 cup barbecue sauce ((homemade or store-bought), plus more if desired)
1/2 cup monterey jack cheese (freshly shredded )
1/4 red onion (sliced thin)
2 jalapeños (sliced thin)
cilantro (minced, for serving)
1/2 cup fried onions (or homemade fried shallots for serving (optional, but delicious))

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Homemade Brownie Brittle

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This homemade Brownie Brittle is crisp thin wafers of brownie. A simple brownie batter is whipped up, spread thin and baked before dusting with powdered sugar. A delicious fun treat for any occasion.

2/3 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
1/3 cup powdered sugar (plus more for serving)
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
2 ounces semi-sweet (or milk chocolate)
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/3 cup dark brown sugar
3 tablespoons whole milk
1 egg white
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Garlic Butter Roasted Carrots

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Garlic Butter Roasted Carrots are a delicious easy side dish! Carrots are roasted and tossed in a scrumptious garlic butter and fresh parsley. Serves 6 in 30 minutes.

olive oil spray
2 pounds carrots (peeled and roll cut)
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic (minced)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
black pepper (freshly ground to taste)
parsley (minced, for serving)

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Homemade Mulling Spice Sachets

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In these Homemade Mulling Spice Sachets; cinnamon sticks, cardamom pods, whole cloves and citrus zest are tightly bound with a double layer of cheesecloth and kitchen string. Infuse cider and wine with these spices for a delicious mulled beverage.

8 cinnamon sticks
1½ tablespoons whole cardamom pods
1/4 cup whole cloves
2 tablespoons crystallized ginger
1 tablespoon dried orange peel
2 teaspoons dried lemon peel
cheesecloth
kitchen string

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Sausage Apple Cranberry Stuffing

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This Thanksgiving, serve this epic Sausage Apple Cranberry Stuffing! Cubed sourdough and whole grain bread is tossed with browned turkey sausage, crisp apples and dried cranberries is the just the start for this delicious stuffing with lots of flavor. Serves 8+ in about an hour.

olive oil spray
10 ounces sourdough (diced into 1/2 to 1 inch pieces)
10 ounces whole grain bread (diced into 1/2 to 1 inch pieces)
1 pound turkey sausage
1 medium honeycrisp apple (cored and diced)
1 medium granny smith apple (cored and diced)
3/4 cup dried cranberries (reduced sugar)
1/4 cup parsley (minced, plus more for serving)
1 large yellow onion
3/4 cup celery (sliced )
kosher salt (to taste)
1 tablespoon rubbed sage
1½ teaspoons crushed dried rosemary
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
2 cups turkey stock (or more as needed)
1/4 cup salted butter (melted)
black pepper (freshly ground, to taste)

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Parmesan Herb Roasted Acorn Squash

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Parmesan Herb Roasted Acorn Squash is a simple and elegant side dish for any menu. Acorn squash is sliced and tossed in butter, olive oil, herbs and spices before being roasted and sprinkled with parmesan cheese. Yields 8 servings in about 30 minutes.

2 medium acorn squash
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon dried parsley
3/4 teaspoon crushed rosemary
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
2 pinches kosher salt (or to taste)
black pepper (freshly ground, to taste)
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese (plus more for serving*)
parsley (minced, for serving)

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