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Roasted Cauliflower Tabbouleh

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Roasted Cauliflower Tabbouleh is a grain-free version of a classic Mediterranean salad. Riced cauliflower is roasted and combined with minced herbs, green onion, garlic, diced tomato and cucumber. Drizzled with fresh lemon juice, olive oil and seasoned with salt and pepper. SO simple and delicious!

1 large cauliflower (or 1-1/2 pounds small florets - see notes)
olive oil spray
kosher salt
1 large parsley bunch
4 green onions (light and dark parts, roughly chopped)
1 small fresh mint leaves (about 1/4 cup)
1 clove fresh garlic
2 small roma tomatoes (seeded and diced small)
1/2 english cucumber (seeded and diced small)
1/2 lemon (juiced)
2 tablespoons olive oil
kosher salt (to taste)
freshly ground black pepper (to taste)

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Mini Pita Bread Recipe

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This Mini Pita Bread Recipe is simple and yields tender, crisp pita bread perfect for stuffing. Use to make small sandwiches, crumble into fattoush salads, mini pizzas or for dipping in hummus and tabbouleh.

1½ teaspoon granulated sugar
1 cup warm water (plus 2 tablespoons )
1½ teaspoons active dry yeast
3 cups unbleached bread flour
1 tablespoon olive oil (plus more for bowl)
1 teaspoon kosher salt

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Blueberry Crumble Pie Bars

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Blueberry Oatmeal Crumble Pie Bars are so easy and delicious! A simple jammy maple sweetened blueberry filling is sandwiched between two layers of a buttery oatmeal crumb mixture. Yields 9 to 16 - depending on how you cut it.

1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
2/3 cup old fashioned rolled oats
1/3 cup light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon fine salt
8 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted )
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3/4 teaspoon pure almond extract (see notes)
1 pint blueberries (about 2 cups)
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 splash pure vanilla extract

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Air Fryer Jalapeño Cheddar Bagels

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Air Fryer Jalapeño Cheddar Bagels are deliciously spicy and cheesy. A quick no-yeast dough made with ingredients like Greek yogurt, roasted jalapeños and sharp cheddar are formed into bagels and air fried.

olive oil spray
1 to 2 jalapeños
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (plus more for shaping)
2¼ teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon poppy seeds
3/4 teaspoon dehydrated chopped garlic
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
3 ounces chopped sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup plain nonfat greek yogurt

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Chicken Souvlaki with Grilled Vegetables

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This Chicken Souvlaki recipe is so EASY! A simple Greek marinade is divided among cubed chicken breasts and a mix of veggies. The chicken is then threaded on to metal skewers and grill along side the vegetabless which cook in a metal grill basket. A deliciously healthy and satisfying meal!

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (1 large lemon)
2 tablespoons olive oil (extra light)
1 tablespoon homemade greek seasoning
2 teaspoons garlic paste
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground )
2 medium zucchini
8 ounces mushrooms (halved if large)
1 red bell pepper (seeded and chopped)
1 red onion (cut into eighths)
1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1-inch cubes)
lemon wedges (for serving)
minced parsley (for serving)
crumbled feta (for serving)

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Grilled Turkey Pesto Sandwich

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Grilled Turkey Pesto Sandwich is your new favorite sandwich! Sliced grilled turkey, homemade pesto, tomato and fresh mozzarella is sandwich between toasted sour dough bread.

1¼ pounds turkey breast tenderloins
2 teaspoons olive oil (extra light)
2 tablespoons adobo seasoning (see notes)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground, plus more for tomatoes)
8 slices sourdough bread (toasted)
4 tablespoons basil pesto
4 tablespoons mayonnaise (or use smashed avocado)
1 medium tomato (or 8 slices)
1 pinch kosher salt
12 slices fresh mozzarella
4 leaves romaine lettuce

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Smoked Chile Con Queso

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Smoked Chile Con Queso is a simple dip loaded with a ton of flavor! Toss cooked ground beef with decide tomatoes, green chiles, jalapeños and cheese and smoke it in your grill.

1 pound 96% lean ground beef
1 cup diced yellow onion (about 1/2 a large)
3 cloves garlic (finely minced)
1 medium jalapeño (diced (leave seeds and ribs for more heat))
10 ounces canned diced tomatoes and green chiles
1½ tablespoons taco seasoning
16 ounces processed cheese from a block
8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
8 ounces Monterrey jack cheese (shredded)
1 cup half and half (plus more as needed)
apple wood chips
disposable aluminum pans (I use 9x13 stuffing size)
heavy duty aluminum foil

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No-Knead Cranberry Walnut Bread

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There's nothing like the smell of bread baking! And this No-Knead Cranberry Walnut Bread is one of my favorites. A cinnamon and nutmeg spiced whole wheat bread studded with sweet cranberries and toasted walnuts. Delicious served warm or toasted with butter and honey. Yields 1 loaf or about 12 to 14 slices.

2 cups bread flour (plus 2 tablespoons (divided))
1 cup whole wheat flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1½ teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon active dry yeast
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup milk
3/4 cup water
2/3 cup dried cranberries
2/3 cup toasted chopped walnuts

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Classic Beef Patty Melt

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This Classic Beef Patty Melt consists of a thin ground beef patty topped with caramelized onions and sandwich between melty cheese and griddled rye bread.

1½ pounds (80/20) ground beef
1 tablespoon olive oil (extra light )
2 medium sweet onions (halved and sliced)
kosher salt (to taste)
4 shakes onion powder
4 shakes garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
8 dashes Worcestershire sauce (store bought or homemade)
8 slices rye bread ( or sourdough)
4 slices American cheese (like deli or deluxe American)
4 slices sharp cheddar cheese
8 tablespoons butter

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Air Fryer Apple Fritters

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Air Fryer Apple Fritters are simple, delicious and a fall must! A cinnamon spiced fritter studded with tender honeycrisp and granny smith apples are finished with an incredible brown butter glaze.

1½ cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1/4 cup dark brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/3 cup half & half
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 small honeycrisp apple (peeled and diced small)
1 small granny smith apple (peeled and diced small)
4 tablespoons butter
1 cup powdered sugar (sifted)
1 to 3 tablespoons half & half
1 splash pure vanilla extract

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