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Your Basic Weekend French Toast

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Just Your Basic Weekend French Toast recipe! Simple, straightforward and no fuss or frills. Sometimes you just can't beat a classic. Yields 6 (3 slice) servings.

3 large eggs
1½ cups whole milk
1½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
nutmeg (freshly grated )
1 pinch kosher salt
22 slices texas toast (thick sliced bread)
salted butter (for serving)
pure maple syrup (for serving)
powdered sugar (for dusting)

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Vanilla Cardamom French Toast

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Spice up your breakfast with a batch of Vanilla Cardamom French Toast! Sliced brioche is dipped in a vanilla, cardamom and nutmeg custard and griddle until golden. Serve with butter, syrup and toasted almonds for one delicious breakfast!

18 slices brioche
4 large eggs
2 cups whole milk
2 teaspoons real vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
coconut oil spray (for griddle)
salted butter
real maple syrup
toasted almonds
powdered sugar

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Your Basic Balsamic Chicken Marinade

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Your Basic Grilled Chicken Marinade is a staple, must have and must make recipe. Chicken breasts are tossed in a simple marinade consisting of basic pantry ingredients like fresh garlic and dried spices. A simple marinade that yields delicious moist chicken!Serves 4 but can easily be doubled.

2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary (minced)
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons extra light olive oil (or avocado oil (plus more for greasing grill grates))
2 tablespoons light soy sauce
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (pounded to even thickness (about 2½ pounds))

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Easy Homemade Garlic Herb Knots

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Dinner isn't complete without these Easy Homemade Garlic Herb Knots! Homemade pizza dough is transformed into into knots and brushed with a quick garlic herb butter and baked until golden brown! Perfect next to pretty much anything, but extra delicious when served with pasta. This recipe yields 8 giant knots.

1/2 teaspoon honey
1 cup water
2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
1 teaspoon olive oil (plus more for bowl)
2½ cups bread flour (plus more for work)
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
6 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
kosher salt

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Pineapple Salsa Recipe

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This Pineapple Salsa Recipe is fresh, sweet and has spicy kick! Fresh pineapple is tossed with red onion, jalapeño, cilantro and lime juice. Perfect served with tortilla chips or as a topping to pretty much anything grilled! Recipe yields 3½ cups or about 7 (½-cup) servings

1 pound fresh pineapple (diced small)
1/2 red onion (diced small)
1 jalapeño (seeded (for less heat) and diced small)
1/4 cup cilantro (chopped fresh, more or less to taste)
1 pinch of fine salt (to taste)
1/2 lime (juiced)

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Huli Huli Chicken Rice Bowls

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In this Huli Huli Chicken Rice Bowl, boneless skinless chicken thighs marinate in a simple yet flavorful ginger garlic marinade before being grilled and brushed with reserved marinade. This sticky, sweet and slightly spicy chicken is served on top of cooked jasmine rice with roasted broccoli and topped with fresh pineapple salsa. We add more sriracha for an extra spicy bowl.

1/3 cup ketchup
1/4 cup low-sodium tamari (or low sodium soy sauce)
2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar
1 tablespoon worcestershire
1 tablespoon sriracha
1½ teaspoons toasted sesame oil
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated, see notes)
2 tablespoons garlic (grated)
1¼ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
2 cups cooked jasmine rice (1/2 cup per serving)
1 recipe 10-minute roasted broccoli (for serving)
pineapple salsa (for serving)
sliced green onions (for garnish)
toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)

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Crispy Air Fryer Buffalo Chickpeas

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Crispy Air Fryer Buffalo Chickpeas are so simple, healthy and make for a deliciously spicy and addictive snack. I love adding them to soups and salads, or eating them by the handful! Yields 1 cup or about 4 (¼-cup) servings.

15 ounces canned chickpeas (rinsed and drained)
1½ tablespoons buffalo sauce
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground )
olive oil spray

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Air Fryer Buffalo Chickpea Caesar Salad

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Air Fryer Buffalo Chickpea Caesar Salad is a simple and yet flavorful salad. Romaine lettuce is quickly air-fried and topped with crispy buffalo chickpeas, Caesar Dressing, crumbled blue cheese, shaved parmesan and snipped chives.

2 medium heads romaine (halved lengthwise)
olive oil spray
kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup red onion (thinly sliced )
1 recipe air-fryer buffalo chickpeas
1/2 cup caesar dressing (use your favorite)
1/4 cup buffalo sauce
1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
1/4 cup shaved parmesan
2 tablespoon snipped fresh chives

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Sheet Pan Cashew Chicken

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This Sheet Pan Cashew Chicken is perfect for any night of the week. Peppers and onions roast first in your oven before adding the chicken and cashews, the end result being a saucy pan of deliciousness. Serve as is or with white, brown or cauliflower rice.

1/2 cup soy sauce
6 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
3 garlic cloves (minced)
2 teaspoons ginger (grated)
1 red bell pepper (chopped)
1 orange bell pepper (chopped)
1 red onion (chopped)
2 boneless (skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces)
1 cup raw unsalted cashews
cooked brown or white rice (for serving)
chopped fresh green onions or chives (for serving)
toasted sesame seeds (for serving)

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Air Fryer Corn Ribs

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Whether served as an appetizer, a side dish or a meatless main dish, Air Fryer Corn Ribs are a deliciously messy and perfect for an outdoor gathering. Quartered sweet corn is brushed with a 7-spice seasoned oil and air fried until tender and golden. Serve drizzled with a smoky adobo crema and sprinkled with minced cilantro and queso fresco. Pick up and eat as you would any rib!

6 tablespoons mayonnaise
1/4 cup plain nonfat greek yogurt
3 tablespoons adobo sauce from canned chipotle peppers
1 medium lime (juiced)
salt to taste
1 teaspoon lemon pepper
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon chipotle powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 pinch fine sea salt
1/4 cup extra light olive oil
3 ears sweet corn (quartered)
crumbled queso fresco (cotija or feta, for serving)
minced cilantro (for serving)

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