Blistered Sesame Shishito Peppers with Lemon Garlic Aioli
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Blistered Sesame Shishito Peppers is one of the easiest appetizers to make. Shishito peppers are tossed with toasted sesame oil and blistered in a hot skillet under the broiler. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and dip in a garlicky lemon aioli.
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise (any)
- 1 clove garlic (grated)
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- kosher salt (to taste)
- freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- 1/2 pound shishito peppers (rinsed and patted dry)
- 2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
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Carolina Mustard BBQ Sauce
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Carolina Mustard BBQ Sauce is the perfect combination of sweet and tangy with a punch of black pepper. A mustard base bbq sauce that is great on just about everything from pulled pork to grilled chicken, hot dogs and brats, and I've even dip raw veggies in it. It's incredibly easy and ridiculously good. Yields 14 (¼-cup) servings.
- 1 cup yellow mustard
- 3/4 cup dark brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 3/4 cup distilled white vinegar
- 1/4 cup water
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
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Coca-Cola Habanero BBQ Sauce
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Coca-Cola Habanero BBQ Sauce is thick, sweet with a spicy kick! Perfect bbq sauce for grilled chicken and pulled pork, but also great or for dipping and using in recipes calling for bbq sauce. yields 14 (¼-cup) servings.
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
- 1 medium red bell pepper (diced)
- 1 habanero pepper (diced (seeded for less heat))
- 5 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1½ cups dark brown sugar
- 1 cup coca-cola
- 1/2 cup distilled white vinegar
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
- 8 ounces tomato paste
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Smoky Pulled Pork Chili
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Have leftover smoked pulled pork? Turn it into this incredible delicious Smoky Pulled Pork Chili! Leftover smoked pulled pork, pinto and kidney beans and in a spicy bbq chili. Delicious served with sweet corn cake, cheddar and allthetoppings.
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion (chopped)
- 1 large jalapeño (chopped)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- kosher salt (to taste)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 3/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 30 ounces canned tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce ( [I used this])
- 30 ounces pinto beans (rinsed and drained)
- 15 ounces canned light red kidney beans (rinsed and drained)
- 1¾ pounds leftover smoked pulled pork shoulder
- sweet corn cake
- Greek Yogurt or sour cream
- sliced green onions
- sliced jalapeños
- fresh cilantro
- chopped red onion
- diced avocado
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Air Fryer Pumpkin Spice Bagels
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Air Fryer Pumpkin Spice Bagels are flavorful without all the calories. The dough is made with Greek yogurt, pumpkin puree and flavored with vanilla and homemade pumpkin spice. Before being air fried, the bagels are sprinkled with a pumpkin spice sugar which gives the tops a sweet and crackly texture! A delicious, slightly healthier breakfast option.
- 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour (plus 1 tablespoon )
- 2¼ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon [pumpkin spice]
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2/3 cup plain nonfat greek yogurt
- 1/3 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon real vanilla extract
- egg wash (1 egg + 1 teaspoon water)
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin spice
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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Roasted Pumpkin Kale and Feta Frittata
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In this Roasted Pumpkin Kale and Feta Frittata; spiced roasted pumpkin, sautéed onions, mushrooms and garlic bake with pasta, baby kale, feta and beaten eggs. This satisfying meatless breakfast option is great for meal prep or a low-key breakfast.
- 4 teaspoons olive oil (divided)
- 3 cups pumpkin (diced, use a pie pumpkin)
- 1 teaspoon ground sage
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- kosher salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- olive oil spray
- 1/2 a medium red onion (diced)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 8 ounces button mushrooms (sliced )
- 2 to 3 cups baby kale (or a few handfuls)
- 1½ cups leftover cooked pasta
- 8 large eggs
- 1/4 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
- green onions (sliced, for serving)
- parsley (minced, for serving)
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No-Knead French Bread
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This No Knead French Bread is crusty, tender and delicious! Combine the ingredients the day or evening before and the next day, shape and bake! The key to delicious French bread is all in quality artisan flour.
- 3 cups artisan bread flour (plus more for dusting)
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon active dry yeast
- 1⅝ cup water (or 1 cup plus 10 tablespoons)
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Spinach Gratin
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Add some green to your holiday table with this Spinach Gratin! Creamy spinach, sautéed onions and garlic mixed with parmesan gets topped with gruyere and baked until golden and bubbly.
- 48 ounces chopped spinach (4 (12 ounce bags fresh) or 5 (9 ounce boxes frozen))
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion (finely diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- kosher salt
- 1 recipe cream of chicken soup
- 1¾ cup milk
- 1½ teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
- 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg (grated fresh)
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese (grated )
- 1 cup gruyere cheese (grated )
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Bacon Pear and Blue Cheese Stuffed Pork Loin
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This Bacon Pear and Blue Cheese Stuffed Pork Loin is a simple, yet impressive and flavorful recipe! A butterflied pork loin is stuffed with fresh pear, bacon, raisins, pecans and blue cheese. Tied and stuffed with fresh rosemary and thyme before roasting. Serve with cranberry sauce!
- 5 pound boneless center cut pork loin
- olive oil
- kosher salt
- black pepper (freshly ground )
- 4 slices thick-cut applewood bacon (cooked until crispy and chopped)
- 1 tablespoon reserved bacon fat
- 1 large shallot (finely diced)
- 1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup broth
- 1 large anjou pear (cored and diced)
- 1/2 cup crumbled gorgonzola
- 1/3 cup chopped pecans
- 1/3 cup raisins
- 6 sprigs thyme
- 4 short sprigs rosemary
- kitchen string
- homemade cranberry sauce
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Parmesan Garlic Corn Au Gratin
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Parmesan Garlic Corn Au Gratin is essentially sweet corn in a luscious parmesan garlic cream sauce. A simple side dish that is delicious and impressive and goes great with ham or chicken.
- 16 ounces sweet corn (frozen )
- 1¼ cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 clove garlic (finely minced)
- 2 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour
- black pepper (freshly ground, to taste)
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese (grated )
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